Located in the Old Town Historic District, Rain Cafe and Lounge is a purveyor of casual American Eclectic dining and atmosphere infused classic and original cocktails.
Photos by adam reitzen
Rain opened in May 2009 and is located on Historic Douglas Avenue across from the Eaton Luxury Apartments. Since its original start as a cocktails and social establishment serving mainly the LGBT community it has progressed into a local favorite restaurant as well as a bustling cross-crowd club destination at night.
Rain's interior, designed by Allen Mairs, reflects the hip sensibilities of the surrounding area while also creating a modern private environment for socializing. The restaurant offers options to meet in both cozy or open spaces-and features a unique patio bar with darts and a segregated pool table area for fun. Business amenities include USB chargers and power outlets at booth tables and bar areas, as well as ample Wi-Fi throughout the facility.
Phone
(316) 261-9000
Location
518 E. Douglas Avenue
at Old Town
Wichita, KS 67202
dining Hours
M-Sa 11a–9p
Su 10:30a–9p
SundayBrunch Buffet 10:30a–2p
Cocktail HOURS
M-Sa 11a–2a
Su 10:30a-2a
appetizers
$12
Calamari
Breaded and lightly fried calamari rings with our spicy aioli and lemon wedges
$12
$8.5
Our Nachos Grande
House fried tortilla chips with queso, seasoned beef, salsa, grilled onions, tomatoes and pickled jalepenos finished with a drizzle of crema...add Carne Asada for 2
$8.5
$7
Basket of Onion Rings
A large basket of our seasoned, breaded and deep fried onion rings.
$7
$9
Pizza Fries
Fresh, house fresh cut fries covered in marinara, mozzarella and pepperoni are broiled until golden and finished with fresh basil.
$9
$8.5
Spinach Dip with Crostini Bread Crisps
Creamy spinach dip topped with cheese and broiled until golden brown, served with crostini bread crisps.
$8.5
$11.75
Kimchi Fries
Our fresh cut fries topped with house made Kimchi, carmelized pork and onion, black beans and pork finished with a drizzle of Sambal mayo, Sriacha and cilantro.
$11.75
CRAFT SOUPS & SALADS
$7.75
Sweet Kale Chopped Salad
Fresh and crispy veggie mix of chopped broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, kale, chicory, dried cranberries and roasted pumpkin seeds in a Poppy Seed dressing.
$7.75
$8.5
Cobb Salad
Fresh mixed greens tossed in your choice of Blue Cheese or house made Ranch dressings topped off with tomato, turkey, ham, bacon, blue cheese crumbles and croutons.
$8.5
$7.75
Beef Taco Salad
A fresh fried taco shell with beef, beans, rice, mixed greens, tomato and onions topped off with shredded cheese, house made salsa and sour cream.
$7.75
$7.5
Caesar Salad
Mixed greens, parmesan and croutons tossed in our house Caesar dressing....add grilled chicken for 2
$7.5
$7
House Salad
Mixed greens, pickled red onion and cucumber tossed in a Citrus vinaigarette.
$7
$5.5
Seasonal SOUP DE JOUR/CHILI BOWL
Please ask your server for our soup of the day!
$5.5
AMERICAN PUB FARE
All items served with your choice of a side salad, cup of soup or fresh cut fries unless otherwise stated.
$9.5
Chicken Fried Sandwich
Buttermilk, hand-battered fried chicken with bacon, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato pickled onions and our house made Ranch dressing.
$9.5
$11.5
Pastrami Sandwich
House smoked Pastrami with swiss cheese, mustard and pickles, served on rye bread with our fresh cut fries.
$11.5
$8.25
Home Breaded Chicken Tenders
Marinated chicken, battered in seasoned flour mix and fried golden brown, served with a side of fresh cut fries and house made Ranch dressing
$8.25
$8.75
Caprese Grilled Cheese
Roasted tomatoes, mozzarella and creamy balsamic aioli finished with fresh basil on a toasted baguette.
$8.75
$8.75
Smoked Turkey Club
Grilled, sliced smoked turkey with lettuce, tomato, bacon and mayo served on wheat berry bread.
$8.75
$8.5
Philly CheeseSteak Sandwich
Classic grilled steak or chicken with onions, mushrooms and cheese served on fresh Bolillo bread.
$8.5
$8.75
Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwich
Our house smoked pulled pork in a sweet BBQ sauce topped with Poppy Seed coleslaw on fresh Bolillo bread.
$8.75
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OUR FRESH GROUND BURGERS
Rain's burgers are seasoned in house and made from, 100% ground beef. Our sesame seed hamburger buns are locally sourced and preservation free. Add our house smoked Pastrami to any burger for $2!
$8.5
Old Fashioned Burger
Our 1/3 lb. beef patty, with mustard, grilled onions and pickles.
$8.5
$9.5
Blue Cheese Bacon Burger
A house made burger patty with smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and red onion topped with blue cheese crumbles.
$9.5
$9
Mushroom Swiss Burger
Grilled onions, mushrooms, garlic aioli and swiss cheese on our fresh ground beef patty.
$9
$8.5
Garden Burger
A house made, 100% beef patty with lettuce, red onion, tomato and pickles topped with Thousand Island dressing.
$8.5
$9
BBQ Bacon and Swiss Burger
Our 1/3 lb. fresh beef patty loaded with sweet bacon, swiss cheese and our smokey BBQ sauce.
$9
HOUSE SPECIALTIES
$10.75
Our Classic Plains Reuben
A half-pound of grilled corn beef with swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing on rye bread, served with our fresh cut fries. A Reuben lovers Reuben!
$10.75
$8.75
BAHN MI Sandwich
A fresh baguette topped with our black bean, smoked pork, Sambal mayo, pickled carrots, cucumber, fresh cilantro and jalepenos, served with our fresh cut fries.
$8.75
$9
House Falafel Burger
We make our organic seasoned chickpea patty in house, and served it with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and a creamy tzatziki sauce-a true original taste!...Served with your choice of side salad, a cup of soup or fresh cut fries.
$9
KAN/MEX FARE
$8.5
Dos Tacos (fried flour)
Two deep fried flour tortillas filled with ground beef, topped with lettuce shredded cheese and salsa served with rice and beans.
$8.5
$8.75
Street Tacos Asada
Three fresh made corn tortillas filled with our grilled, marinated carne asada, topped with white onion, cilantro and served with lime wedges.
$8.75
$9
Smothered Burrito
Fresh flour tortilla filled with ground beef, rice, crema, tomato, onion and shredded cheese, topped with chili and queso. Served with a basket of fresh fried tortilla chips.
$9
$9.75
Shrimp Tacos
Three shrimp tacos in corn tortillas with a citrus coleslaw, pico de gallo, our shrimp sauce and cilantro, served with lime wedges.
$9.75
Our Sweet Spot...Desserts!
$5.5
Caramel Cake
Caramel covered and topped with both raspberry and chocolate drizzle...Need we say more???
$5.5
$7
Cajun Sweet Puppy
Cream filled cakes battered in our Cajun flour breading and deep fried. Served with vanilla bean ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate drizzle.
$7
SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET
We open at 10:30 am and serve our Breakfast Buffet until 2 pm for just $7.50! $5 Big Mimosas and Blood Marys too! Sunday also features HALF PRICED BURGERS and WELLS all day! So have a REAL "Sunday Funday" with us next time!
Specialty Cocktails
Rain Cafe Breezer
Stoli Citros Citrus Vodka, coconut rum, peach schnapps, and blue curacao, mixed with pineapple juice and lemon-lime soda.
Don Julio Blanco Rita
Don Julio Blanco Tequila, sweet and sour, triple sec and lime juice.
Torched Cherry Limeade
Bacardi Torched Cherry Rum mixed with lemon-lime soda and a splash of grenadine.
The Fluffer
Smirnoff Fluffed Marshmallow Vodka, Kamora Coffee Liqueur mixed with half and half.
Perfect Bloody Mary
Stoli Vodka mixed with our special Bloody Mary mix.
Southbound Greyhound
Deep Eddy Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka topped with club soda and garnished with a lime.
Paloma
Siete Leguas Reposado Tequila topped with Ruby Red Grapefruit juice, club and lemon-lime soda.
Martinis
Down & Dirty
Grey Goose Vodka, olive juice, served with two olives.
Cumbermelon
Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, a splash of Midori, topped with club soda and garnished with a cucumber slice.
The Good Life
Bacardi Grand Melon Rum, Red Bull and a splash of cranberry juice.
Deeply Lemon
Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka with a splash of lemon-lime soda and a sugared lemon garnish.
Candy Apple
Smirnoff Green Apple Vodka, apple liqueur and a splash of cranberry juice.
Dutch Razz
Ketel One Vodka, Raspberry Schnapps and pineapple juice.
Pineapple Upside Down
Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Disarrono Amaretto, pineapple juice and a splash of grenadine.
Beverages
Coffee, Tea and Sodas
1.79
Wine ~ RED
$10 Glass
/
$27 Bottle
The Show Cabernet Sauvignon (California)
Big and bold, dominated by full flavors of dried black cherries, jammy preserves, complex toasty vanilla, and spicy oak.
$10 Glass
/
$27 Bottle
$10.25 Glass
/
$28 Bottle
Noble Vines 337 Cabernet Sauvignon (California)
Aromas of black cherry, ripe currant, fresh herbs and lightly roasted coffee lead to flavors of blackberry, black cherry, toasty oak, hints of spicy black pepper finishing with supple tannins and balance acidity.
$10.25 Glass
/
$28 Bottle
$8.75 Glass
/
$23 Bottle
Purple Cowboy Trail Boss Cabernet Sauvignon (California)
Aromas of ripe plum, cherry and cassis are accented witha hint of cola and vanilla. Flavors of rich ripe plums and juicy berries are accented with cassis, slight cola and fine, polished tannins on the finish.
$8.75 Glass
/
$23 Bottle
$7.50 Glass
/
$20 Bottle
Blackstone Merlot (California)
This merlot shows rich blackberry, plum and raspberry flavors with hints of vanilla and toasted French bread, with a finish that is smooth and velvety.
$7.50 Glass
/
$20 Bottle
$11.50 Glass
/
$32 Bottle
Estancia Monterey County Pinot Noir (California)
Enticing aromas of bright, lifted cherry and raspberry are followed up with warm spices. Medium bodied with full flavors of luscious berries and baking spices, the finish is lingering and silky.
$11.50 Glass
/
$32 Bottle
$10.25 Glass
/
$28 Bottle
Irony Monterey Pinot Noir (California)
Elegant aromas or black cherry, sweet plum, coco and violet lead to the palate of sweet, lush fruit flavors and hints of almond, complemented by balanced acidity and mellow tannins.
$10.25 Glass
/
$28 Bottle
$9.25 Glass
/
$25 Bottle
Tall Dark Stranger Malbec (Argentina)
Rich and deeply satisfying, it just might be your total dream wine. Deep in color, with juicy berry and plum flavors, a sensuous texture and refined tannins, it goes down like pure velvet.
$9.25 Glass
/
$25 Bottle
$12.50 Glass
/
$35 Bottle
Z Alexander Brown Uncaged Proprietary Red Blend (California)
Commanding aromas of blueberry, caramel and toasted oak preview a bold palate full of concentrated blackberry, ripe plum, black cherry and milk chocolate, which leave a lasting impression with a polished, round finish.
$12.50 Glass
/
$35 Bottle
$8.25 Glass
/
$21 Bottle
Promiscuous Red Blend (California)
Aromas of ripe red and dark berry fruit, hints of pepper and creme de cassis are echoed on the palate leading to a soft, smooth finish.
$8.25 Glass
/
$21 Bottle
$8.50 Glass
/
$22 Bottle
Gnarly Head 1924 Double Black (California)
Jet black in the glass, it was inspired by the field blends made popular during Prohibition. Delivering rich aromas of blackberry preserves, cocoa, raspberry and caramel, it's juicy core of concentrated, dense blackberry and fig jam flavors finish with a hint of baking spice.
$8.50 Glass
/
$22 Bottle
$9 Glass
/
$24 Bottle
Eppa Red Sangria (California)
The organic blend of super fruit including pomegranate, blueberry, blood orange and acai juices mean nearly 2x the antioxidants of regular red wine. It's also Certified Organic, deliciously refreshing and only about 140 calories a serving---what are you waiting for?
$9 Glass
/
$24 Bottle
wine ~ white/rose
$10.25 Glass
/
$28 Bottle
Estancia Chardonnay (California)
A nose of honey and tropical fruit with notes of pineapple and peach lead into lush, tropical fruit on the palate, finishing with touches of sweet vanilla and butter cream.
$10.25 Glass
/
$28 Bottle
$7.50 Glass
/
$20 Bottle
Hess Shirtail Creek Chardonnay (California)
A touch of tropical, this wine is crisp, clean and bright with balanced acidity, which lets Monterey's signature flavors of lemon, lime and touches of apple shine through.
$7.50 Glass
/
$20 Bottle
$8.50 Glass
/
$22 Bottle
Noble Vines 242 Sauvignon Blanc (California)
Vibrant aromas of ripe peach, honeydew melon and citrus jump from the glass. With a medium body, a round mid palate and crisp acidity, the refreshing wine offers flavors of nectarine, melon and a hint of lime zest.
$8.50 Glass
/
$22 Bottle
$10 Glass
/
$27 Bottle
Oyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)
Zesty and aromatic with lots of lively, penetrating fruit characters. A concentration of tropical and gooseberry flavors with an abundant bouquet, it is a wine that is always crisp, elegant and refreshing.
$10 Glass
/
$27 Bottle
$8.50 Glass
/
$22 Bottle
Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio (Italy)
The nose offers golden apple, honeydew pear and citrus notes, along with a pleasant touch of minerality. Medium-bodied, lively and clean, this is a well-balanced wine with crisp acidity and a satisfying finish.
$8.50 Glass
/
$22 Bottle
$7.50 Glass
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$20 Bottle
Primo Amore Moscato (Italy)
This slightly effervescent moscato is fruity and very inviting with intense scents of peaches and exotic fruit. Refreshing and delicately sweet, it reveals hints of stone fruit on the finish.
$7.50 Glass
/
$20 Bottle
$8.25 Glass
/
$21 Bottle
Twisted River Riesling Bin 169 (Germany)
A delicious Riesling for a new generation of wine drinkers, this wine is off-dry, yet fruity, crisp and well-balanced. Flavors of fresh apple and pear are accented with hints of grapefruit.
$8.25 Glass
/
$21 Bottle
$9 Glass
/
$24 Bottle
Eppa White Sangria (California)
The organic blend of super fruits including mango, peach and blood orange juices mean nearly 3x the antioxidants of regular white wine. It's also Certified Organic, deliciously refreshing and only about 140 calories a serving...why haven't you ordered yet?
$9 Glass
/
$24 Bottle
$10.25 Glass
/
$28 Bottle
Charles and Charles Rose (Washington)
The aromas of watermelon, green grass and citrus are accented with hints of minerals, and as they carry through the palate, they dominate in a more dynamic way finishing with bright acidity.
$10.25 Glass
/
$28 Bottle
$5.50 Glass
House Wine Selection
Woodbridge: Merlot/Chardonnay/White Zinfandel
$5.50 Glass
Reservations
Reservations not required for general dining
Call (316) 261-9000 from 11 am – 5pm daily.
Reservations strongly suggested for charity events and shows.
SORRY, CURRENTLY OPEN TABLE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR USE FOR TABLE RESERVATiONS.
PLEASE CALL (316)261-9000 TO RESERVE SEATING FOR EVENTS OR GATHERINGS.
WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE! :)