November 8, 2026
FULL DISCLOSURE: Your The Kansas Gastronomist was invited to the pre-opening for the new Western Wichita Firebirds Wood Fired Grill. So that means I didn’t pay for any of the food (but paid for my drinks), but per the usual, I tipped handsomely.
The first Firebirds Wood Fired Grill opened in 2000 in Charlotte, North Carolina and today, twenty-six years later, there are around seventy-five locations. Including three (with this new location) in Kansas. There is one at The Waterfront, Wichita and in Overland Park. Interestingly enough, the guy that created Firebirds (Dennis Thompson) was a co-founder of Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon. Hence why I ordered the Fillet Mignon (with a loaded baked potato). Super biased review, but I thought it was cooked well. Well, not “well,” but “medium.” And my Kind of Girlfriend (Gertie) ordered the Hot Honey Garlic with fries and she enjoyed it. It is grilled chicken with honey garlic glaze, cherry tomatoes, balsamic, basil and green beans. We also split the Lobster Spinach Queso.
The new Western Wichita Firebirds Wood Fired Grill will be opening up to the public in mid-November on N. Maize Rd. just south of W. 29th St. N. The address is 2824 N. Maize Rd.
