50 Best American Restaurants in Topeka

“Are at the flying monkey tavern at the pennant. Have the chips and queso and a double bacon me crazy burger. Was a really good burger fries were crispy. The chips and queso was excellent as well. The whole menu looked great and was hard to choose what to get for my meal.“

“Food is some of the best in the area. Craft beer was good. Wish they had a stout though.“

“Wow... 'da WINGS! are amazing!“

“It must be known that Cook's has the best burger in Topeka.

Their burgers are not the ones that you scarf down before running back to work to clock back in on time. Instead, you take your time to appreciate this culinary masterpiece and give it the respect it deserves and if you are late getting back from lunch you tell your boss what occurred and they will understand.

The staff is friendly, the food is great, and the place has a small town resturaunt feel in a decent sized garbage city. An overall positive experience each time i have been here. Give the place a try, you wont be disappointed.“

“I graduated from school with LaVale Jackson and have since seen he has succeeded in owning his own restaurant called 7.8.5 Kitchen but had never made it over there to try the food until today...I have been craving some soul food and went today and was very satisfied with it! 5/5 stars ⭐️ for sure! My pregnant self got all my extra sides to take to work tonight and ate my fried catfish, cornbread, and greens while I was at the restaurant!😍 It was delicious and nice to see some good soul food in Topeka, thanks LaVale!“

“Fabulous in every way!!! Great food, excellent service, amazing value“

“The food 🥘 is very good and the service comes with a smile 😃“

“I'm visiting from Wisconsin. I love bar burgers. The Shack double cheese and chili fries exceeded my expectations. Well done my friends. I'll be back!“

“Prize Package double cheeseburgers r as good as Burger as you will find I recommend ordering it with the standard toppings to give it a fair Shake compared to other burgers with a very unique atmosphere. Anyone visiting Topeka who does not try Prize Package will miss a unique opportunity“

“we got gift cards and live out of town, but decided to give it a try and it was fantastic, the shrimp wonton was incredible and the chipotle chicken quesadilla was very good. even the side salad was really good. our server Kevin was really friendly and helpful as we had questions about the menu.we will be coming back soon .thanks for a great meal.“

“Tonight was such a great experience and every bite was delicious! Tried Elk for the first time and was so pleased. Just every single bite was the best bite! Also my favorite dessert tonight with the hazelnut, dark chocolate, and pistachios.“

“Great food the pancakes are huge. And the service was cery good and friendly.“

“Wonderful service, fantastic food, generous portion sizes. Best biscuits I’ve had in Kansas (I’m from the south) and almost requested another batch to take home. It felt like an insult to not finish all my food! But like I said, the portion sizes are VERY generous, especially for the price. The servers/hostess are so so kind! I so impressed by the customer service.“

“good easy burgers will be back again“

“PLEASE, please replace the barstools at the bar!! They are wobbly and I am afraid of crashing to the floor every time I sit on any of them. We love sitting at the bar to watch games so please do this for your regulars. Otherwise, the service and food is great. Give this place a try. Just beware of sitting at the bar.“

“Was told the food was good. Cam in and it was extremely good and the the service as well. Its always a gamble when people say something is good because its only an opinion but I was pleasantly surprised and can't wait to come back : )“

“Tiramisu was the best Pizza is amazing Original crust is made with love“

“Great little bar restaurant, ordered the fish and chips. The fish was great so was the cole slaw ! The chips / fries needed an extra few minutes in the fryer. The bartender/ waitress was awesome she waited 6 tables and 10 bar customers ! That lady needs a raise !!! She's awesome!!!“

“I had such an incredible experience at LongHorn Steakhouse in Topeka! From the moment we walked in, everything about this visit was exceptional. The restaurant was clean, welcoming, and had a great atmosphere that made the entire dining experience enjoyable.

A special thank you to Manager Randy, who is clearly doing an outstanding job leading this location. His professionalism and attention to making sure guests have a great experience really stood out. It’s obvious he takes pride in running a restaurant with high standards.

Our server, Ashley, was absolutely phenomenal. She was friendly, attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and made sure we were taken care of the entire time. Her positive attitude and excellent customer service truly made our visit memorable.

The food was cooked perfectly, served fresh, and tasted amazing. Everything from start to finish exceeded expectations. It’s not often you come across a restaurant where both management and staff work together so seamlessly to create such a fantastic experience.

I highly recommend this LongHorn location to anyone looking for amazing food and exceptional service. Huge thanks to Randy and Ashley for making this a 5-star dining experience. We will definitely be back!“

“Love this place. The honey garlic wings are amazing. Drinks are priced well and the tables are top notch. I just wish I understood league night on Friday better and which tables are open and not. That's on me though for not asking.“

“The customer service I received this sunday at Perkin’s was phenomenal. I went out to eat with my mother in law and my infant son. He is at the teething age therefore he is quite cranky. The entire beginning of us getting there and ordering was filled with him crying (which is not fun in a restaurant). Once our meals came, a sweet older lady who is a team lead there, came to our table and offered to hold my crying son so I can eat. She said that I needed it. Not once has this type of customer service been offered to me anywhere else. I will remember this moment for a long time.“

“Fantastic service and food. Attended a large family event the waitress and service was excellent. Food was fresh, hot and served all together. The Vikings Grille will always be my favorite.“

“Friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, and good specials. A must visit for the pool player!“

“I remember coming here as a little girl with my dad sitting in the booths watching the planes land as I drank hot chocolate. I haven't been back for 20 years until today with my little ones. It was just as delicious as I remember if not better! It was so good that even my children behaved and ate all of their food. We will definitely be coming back often!“

“There are two times in my life where I haven't left a tip and 11/11/25was one of them. I and two of my co-workers and 3 of my special needs.Clients went to tailgaters for lunch. They were busy which was fine. My co-worker asked if they could wipe off a table for us.The waitress response was as soon as we can. My clients were well behaved and didn't cause any trouble. Later, the waitress came to our table and asked to take our order One of my clients was playing with the menu and laughing?She proceeded to put her hand on the menu and said enough of that.I already have a crying baby.Because there was a baby crying at another table. the waitress was very disrespectful and down right mean to us. she walked by her table several times did not stop to check on us , did not refill drinks and didn't even acknowledge that we were even there. It took forever to get our tickets and once we got our tickets.My co worker said we're ready to pay but the waitress proceeded to leave the table anyway. so we had to wait even longer for her to come back and take our tickets. We told another co-worker when we got back to the facility about what happened.He was upset and called the store. but our luck, the waitress who waited on us happened to be the manager and the owner.But we're wondering if that's even true. We were downright ignored and disrespected. I understand how frustrating it is work busy and shorthanded but that is no reason to be downright mean. We will not back. My agency had Tailgators on the schedule once a month but since this horrid waitress made us feel unwelcome and treated us like an inconvenience we will not be returning. A person shows their true character by how they treat the vulnerable.“

“I got a container of sauce that was amazing with my to go order, it was white and tasted like garlic and some thing, it was good, wonder what it was.“

“Can't thank this location enough for the service my fiance and I received. Everything was fresh and was absolutely on point! Jeremy was our waiter and for the love of God can we get a few hundred more Jeremy's in the food industry please!? Attentive, respectful, all the above! Preciate you!!!“

“Had a great time at this Red Robin location! Was a slay !!!“

“10/10 food and service was great! Pizza is so good 😍😍 No complaints ☺️“

“My daughter and I have only been here for breakfast but we love the food. She gets the corn beef hash and we split biscuits and gravy. I’ve had omelettes. Great selection!“

“Love coming to Abigail’s after working night shift. It’s peaceful for breakfast and drinks in the morning and of course, you gotta love Penny, my favorite bartender. I can’t decide if I like the food or service better. Either way, It’s an every week thing for me. My work crew thanks you Penny for starting our morning off right.“

“This place is clean and they are extremely nice! I had the Tacos al Pastor! Omg then omg again! They are the best I’ve ever had! Rice, beans, guacamole and salsa all on point! Will go again! Thanks!“

“I recommend Townsite Topeka; they know what they are doing“

“All of Annie’s place meals,food are very good!“

“The prime rib is phenomenal! Go early to find a seat because it does get busy. The bar staff is amazing and work hard to make sure your experience is great!“

“The Food here can't be beat it's a little gem! Seriously, lots of fresh made food that is amazing. Great Prices, generous portions, and wait staff is always kind and courteous! Try the Super Nachos, yummy.

Parking: Tons of great parking. Huge

Kid-friendliness: We've taken our kids to plenty of events in Skinnys Party room, and it's alway nice and good food!“

“Our Topeka Culver’s is the best - great tasting food, awesome customer service and the absolute best GM. Culver’s recently did a shared day for our Granddaughter Aspen’s reconstruction skull surgery and donated a portion of the sales to her. The outpouring of love from Culver’s and the community was awesome. Love Culver’s ❤️💜“

“Best bar and grille in Topeka! They were so sweet to my dog Blue and I. My family and I got together with some friends to celebrate Blue's end of life. Blue was diagnosed with lung cancer last December, and she may be crossing the rainbow bridge tomorrow. Everyone was so nice to her and Lindsey offered Blue free bacon, eggs, and cheese. Sadly, due to Blue not feeling well, she did not eat. Lindsey then offered to take a picture of Blue and I (I didn't even ask, she offered it herself) and she brought out water several times for Blue to drink. It was a great time at Jeremiah Bullfrogs and their kindness towards Blue and I means a lot. Thank you so much for offering Blue food and water and letting us spend time together.“

“Great time as always, good price drinks and tacos!“

“Food was very good and fresh. Busy for a weekday. I was impressed with all the options! The only thing that wasn't so good, was the crab salad. I think someone dropped the open salt shaker in it, not edible. Overall, worth the money!“

“The two breaded cuts of pork were a bit tough. The carrots and broccoli I ordered with them were delicious and cooked to perfection. The two corn biscuits were to die for. LOL“

“The food was good. The service was great. My grands got what they wanted and the waitress made sure we knew if there was an upcharge if it was special so there was no surprises on the check. They were stuffed and happy on the long trip home....well at least till lunch.🤣“

“Ordered carryout and it was awesome! The margarita chicken was warm, moist and tasty, and Chili's black beans are the best I've EVER had (but they don't need the added pico). The salsa and chips are always great. Glad they don't add a half acre of cilantro to the salsa, like some do. Thank you for a great meal!“

“The people are very friendly and the food is great but, the cookies are nasty. Don't waste your money!!“

“We went to the Blind Tiger on a Saturday and got seated right away. Stuart was our server and he was fabulous! He gave us great recommendations and checked on us often. The prime rib was more medium than medium-rare, but it was still delicious. We'll definitely be back!“

“The food was really good and the service by Sara K. was phenomenal. The restaurant Appeared to be clean and everything about the whole experience was good.“

“waitstaff is courteous and friendly“

“We love the wings but we just found out the original sauce has been replaced. The new sauce is not the same and not good. It’s actually a strange color and only tastes of butter. It is pretty unsavory. Bring back the original sauce. Your company likely relies on this sauce for success. These wings have always had the original hot sauce. Not a good decision to change this recipe. I’m pretty sure the original sauce was the reason for the wing success of Hooters. Our service was amazing and the beer was cold. Just please don’t change the sauce.“