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About Hays House 1857...

Nestled in the heart of the Flint Hills in Council Grove, Kansas, we are a true historical dining destination.

We create and dish up straight-forward Kansas cooking with an elevated spin. From our guest-favorite Country Fried Steak to our much-raved-about desserts, we keep our guests coming back for more. How else would we roll? We've been in business since 1857 and our terrific food and high standards of service are the reasons why.

 

Hays House 1857 was founded by Seth Hays (Fun Fact: He was Daniel Boone's great-grandson) as a restaurant and trading post on the Santa Fe Trail. Our restaurant has changed hands several times in its 165-year history, but our commitment to quality food and service remains the same. Purchased in 2019  by rancher Frankie Greco and Chef Randy Dickson, we are the oldest restaurant west of the Mississippi.

A favorite of locals and visitors alike, stop in sometime and let us treat you to an American historical dining experience like no other.

Seth Hays

Seth Hays, founder of The Hays House 1857 Restaurant & Tavern

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Hays House  1857 Events

WEDDINGS | REHEARSAL DINNERS | CORPORATE EVENTS

REUNIONS | BOARD MEETINGS | FUNDRAISERS

Put the Hays House 1857 stamp on your next special event. We offer an array of options just perfect for whatever you are celebrating. Choose your menu, bar service, and setting. We have over six different event room options just waiting to be the background of your next memorable occasion.

Or, host your event off-site with Hays House 1857 carryout! Call 620.767.5911 to discuss your options today!

HOURS of OPERATION & Daily sPECIALS...

Tuesday

11am - 8pm

$10.95 Blue Plate SPECIAL

Awesome food at a great price.

Something different every week

Saturday

11am - 9pm

Hays House Prime Rib

Marbled, rich, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. Served with au jus & horsey sauce.

Comes with your choice of two sides.

Wednesday

11am - 8pm

$8 Hays House Burger with Fries

with purchase of a drink*

*up-charge for substitutions

Sunday

11am - 3pm

Fried Chicken Dinner

Includes mashed potatoes & veggie

WARNING: So good, we sell out Quick!

Thursday

11am - 8pm

Fried Chicken Dinner

Includes mashed potatoes & veggie

WARNING: So good, we sell out Quick!

Fri/Sat/Sun

Chef Randy's Weekend SPECIAL

Begins Friday at 4pm

Goes through the weekend or until we run out! Check it out on Facebook!

Friday

11am - 9pm

Hays House Prime Rib

Marbled, rich, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. Served with au jus & horsey sauce.

Comes with your choice of two sides.

Monday

CLOSED

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​Hays House 1857 Restaurant & Tavern

112 West Main Street, Council Grove, KS 66846

Call for reservations... 620.767.5911

hhouserrd@gmail.com

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