Dining

Find a variety of Council Grove, Cottonwood Falls and Emporia restaurants with diverse menus to satisfy any appetite. Need a quick snack? During the summer, guests can also check out The Cantina located next door to the Flint Hills Hideout.

Hays House

The Hays House 1857 Restaurant and Tavern is a true historical-dining destination. It is the oldest restaurant west of the Mississippi which offers soulful, quality food in a family-friendly atmosphere.

The Kahola Cantina & Storage

A friendly local shop featuring convenience items, groceries, beer, bait/tackle and gas, the Cantina is an excellent stop for forgotten toiletries as well. Check out their fun t-shirts and novelties for Flint Hills Hideout and Lake Kahola.

Saddlerock Café

This little café is a must if you a looking for a great country breakfast. The diner touts its fare as “food that grandma would fix at home if she had four hours and wanted to do all the dishes.” Saddlerock is comfortable and affordable.

Ad Astra

Ad Astra Food & Drink is located in The Flint Hills of Kansas, along Scenic Byway 177 in Strong City. The diverse menu will satisfy any appetite, from gourmet burgers to specialty entrée salads, seafood and Kansas-grown steaks.

Flint Hills Saloon & Eatery

With a varied menu consisting of the finest ingredients and the loving care of a home-cooked meal, this bar & grill provides a casual dining experience. The perfect place to catch the big game and a few beers on Saturday afternoon.

Trail Days Café and Museum

Diners can enjoy museum surroundings while enjoying a tasty meal. Be prepared to take some time to enjoy a relaxing time reading, exploring and tasting the fare as you immerse yourself in area history and culture.

Radius Brewing Company

This local delight is a full-service restaurant and Emporia’s first brewery since prohibition. The regular menu includes artisan-style appetizers, salads, sandwiches, soups and wood-fired brick-oven pizzas.

Casa Ramos

Located in downtown Emporia, Casa Ramos Mexican Restaurant is a full-service restaurant featuring delicious and authentic Mexican cuisine plus your All-American favorites. The menu is varied to suit everyone’s taste.

Grand Central Hotel & Grill

The Grand Central Hotel, located in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, offers fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere, featuring the finest steaks and entrees.

Jacalito

A friendly restaurant, this eatery offers a Mexican and American Menu, and is located in Strong City, Kansas.  It also features a full liquor bar.

Do-B’s

Named the Absolute Best Burger in Kansas by msn.com and voted one of the Top 20 restaurants in the state by Kansas Magazine, Do-B’s is not your average joint!

Trolley House Distillery

This small town distillery features easy sipping spirits and a laid-back atmosphere. Located in downtown Emporia, it’s a “don’t miss.”

Riverbank Brewing

Nestled in Historic Council Grove, this casual brewery was founded by five friends with love for the community and tasty beer. They proudly claim that they make “great beer for good people in the heart of the Flint Hills.”