Barto's Idle Hour | Restaurant and Nightclub

Where Memories Are Made

Dining Room - 620.232.9834

DINING ROOM HOURS: Tue-Sat 4pm to 9:00pm

Bar - 620.232.9813

BAR HOURS: Tue-Thur 4pm to 9:00pm | Fri-Sat 4pm to 10pm

Tuesday Dine-In Special 2 for $20

About Us

Barto's Idle Hour

Founded by the late Ray Barto in 1951, Barto's Idle Hour continues a tradition of providing the BEST family-friendly dining experience in the midwest. Located "out-of-the-way" in Frontenac, Kansas, Barto's Idle Hour offers an intiment and relaxing environment...Where Memories Are Made Since 1951

Current Menu

Schedule of Bands

Chicken

Lightly breaded or grilled, our chicken dinners are prepared to perfection... we guarantee it!

Steaks

We serve Grade-A juicy steaks prepared on our seasoned grill to your preference.

Burgers

Plain or with cheese, our single, double or triple burgers are among the areas favorites!

Seafood

For the seafood lover, we also serve large shrimp, fish filet and fish sandwiches.

Services

Dining Variety

Barto's Idle Hour offers a variety of dining experiences, including casual dining in the front restaurant or a separate family-friendly dining and dancing facilty with adult beverages.

Large Groups

With a choice of on-site dining facilities, Barto's Idle Hour hosts and serves celebrations of all kinds, including family reunions, birthdays, retirements, club meetings and others!

Live Music

Since 1951, Barto's Idle Hour remains the place where live music is enjoyed every Friday and Saturday night. Barto's truly is "Where Memories Are Made!"

Gallery

Barto's Chicken

Voted Among THE BEST In The Area!

Burgers

Cooked On Our Seasoned Grill

Special Events

Barto's Offers A Large Family-Style Restaurant or Family-Friendly Bar For Your Special Event!

Dining Choices

Select From Our Large Family-Style Restaurant or Family-Friendly Bar

Chicken Dinner

Our Award-Winning Chicken, German Slaw & Potatoes!

Steak & Mushrooms

Steak Just The Way You Want It... Topped With Grilled Mushrooms!

Steaks

Tender and Prepared To Perfection

Entertainment

Dance To Country, Classic Hits and Polka Music!

Onion Rings

Hand Breaded and Delicious!

Calendar

FRISAT

Live Music

Dine and dance to the finest LIVE Country, Classic Hits and Polka Music in the area!

SUNMON

Closed Sunday and Mondays

These days we "recharge" our batterys for the upcoming week!

TUESAT

Open Tuesday through Saturday

Dining Room: Tue-Thur 4pm to 9pm / Fri-Sat 4pm to 9:00pm

Bar Dining: Tue-Thur 4pm to 9pm / Fri-Sat 4pm to 10:00pm

TUEDINE-IN

2 FOR $20 SPECIAL!

TUESDAYS & DINE-IN ONLY...
• Receive an Appetizer - Entree & 2 Sides From Our Special 2 For $20 Menu!!!

Our Family

Ray Barto

Founder

Carolyn Barto

Co-Founder & Cook

Carla Barto

Co-Manager

Valerie Barto

Co-Manager

Reviews

Leave Feedback...

One of the best places to get fried chicken or a steak. The service is top notch and the prices are very reasonable.

Jeff J

Columbus

They just provided chicken and salads for family party for us and it was delicious! Thank you so much!!!

Melanie W

Kalamazoo

Another great evening in the books. So many happy conversations and laughter.

Becky P

Pittsburg

What's on my mind is some Barto's Fried Chicken!!!!

Morgan P

Austin

Having a cool and comfortable dinner at Bartos. The best hometown service. All my Arma people would agree.

Mark C

Webb City

Friday night foods. Dinner with parents at Barto's Idle Hour Steak House & Lounge is always a good start to the weekend!

Heather H

Pittsburg

Address

201 Santa Fe St Frontenac, KS 66763