Hays House

Walk down Council Grove's Main Street and a distinctive building immediately stands out from the other businesses. It's evident this is no ordinary restaurant. This is the Hays House and it is the oldest continuously operating restaurant west of the Mighty Mississippi. So if you want a little history along with your fried chicken or your bacon wrapped filet mignon, you've come to the right...

The Hays House Restaurant, located in historic Council Grove Kansas, is the oldest continuously operating restaurant west of the Mississippi River. With all items on the menu made from scratch, customers often come for the history but return for the delicious food.

Our aim is to share good food and hospitality, then send you on your way refilled and refreshed. Enjoy our certified Angus steaks. Try our famous chicken fried steak. It is the best around.