Don't let these ignoramuses give you a hard time. Dlew will have you sittin' pretty by the end of this post.
One word: Kite's.
Kite's is a great little spot in the little apple and their steak is absolutely top notch. It was voted number college sports bar in the country, so it comes with a great pedigree. But don't be fooled into thinking that this place is just a wild and crazy night spot (although it is home to Kansas's only light up dance floor, but that vibe begins after 10 or so). During the day, the food is unrivaled. Anytime my parents would come to town when I was still in school there, we'd always hit up Kite's.
My dad is a big time cattle rancher out in West Central Kansas, and according to him, the cuts Kite's uses for there steak are absolutely top notch. The first time we ate there, he told me "I can't believe this place is located in Manhattan and not in a more populated area like Kansas City, St. Louis or even Chicago." He said he thinks it's the best kept secret in the entire midwest.
