The Best Restaurants In Olathe, Kansas

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A friendly, family owned neighborhood joint, Austins Bar & Grill first opened its doors in 1987 and has since established itself as a favorite with local diners. With its modern sports bar ambience and steakhouse-style American fare, Austins Bar & Grill is the perfect destination for a laidback meal with friends. Try an appetizer of fried pickles with tangy chipotle sauce followed by entrées like certified Angus sirloin steak with sautéed vegetables, baked potato and garlic toast or lightly grilled Alaskan salmon served with wild rice.

For first rate Mexican food in a fun and lively atmosphere, look no further than The Salty Iguana, which has five locations in the Kansas City metropolitan area including its popular Olathe branch. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, The Salty Iguana offers tried and tested Mexican favorites and a number of low calorie, specialty and child friendly options. Choose from appetizers such as jalapeno bean dip, made with refried beans and cheese, served in a crispy shell and Mexican specialty dishes like the green chili verde, a spicy pork served with refried beans, rice, lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream.

Serving creative, fresh sushi and Asian fusion fare alongside a number of premium sakes, Olathe’s Sake Lounge is a locally owned contemporary sushi restaurant. Executive chef Sean Lin, brings years of experience as a sushi chef and guarantees that Sake Lounge sushi is the freshest in the region. Innovative options include the yellowtail jalapeno with orange Yuzu sauce and pepper tuna tataki with ponzu sauce. Entrées include the quintessential American-Chinese dish General Tso’s chicken, deep fried chicken breast with broccoli and specialty sauce. Don’t forget to wash it all down with a drink from the extensive sake menu, like the TyKu Black, which has hints of peach and vanilla.

In business for over 40 years, Mom’s Kitchen is a family-owned restaurant offering guests hearty dishes in a warm atmosphere. Open from 6am most days, guests can kick start their day with breakfast dishes like steak and eggs, corned beef hash or biscuits with sausage gravy. The lunch menu includes plenty of burger, sandwich and salad options. Specialty plates include the deep fried catfish fillets with South western spices or Mom’s specialty pot roast made with succulent roast beef.

Offering guests a wide range of Japanese cuisine, including noodles, sushi, and teppanyaki, Haru’s Steak & Sushi is a modern restaurant specializing in unique Japanese fare served in a casual, friendly environment. Haru’s culinary director Tony Wu oversees an extensive menu that includes pork gyoza dumplings with ginger sauce, octopus salad with seaweed cucumber and soy-ginger vinegar, albacore tuna, salmon caviar and king crab. Alternatively, opt for a hibachi lunch or teppanyaki dinner and watch as Haru’s talented chefs cook your meal right at your table.

A cantina specializing in authentic and home cooked-style Mexican cuisine, Mi Ranchito is so popular that it now has several locations across the Kansas City metropolitan area. Olathe’s bustling Harrison Street is home to the original location, just a short walk from the beautiful Veterans Memorial Park. From its vibrant and lively atmosphere to its extensive list of margaritas, Mi Ranchito has established itself as a firm favourite with local diners and is widely considered to be the best Mexican in the city. Tamales, enchiladas, chimichangas and burritos are all local favorites.