Kliff Klub Opens New Restaurant in Wichita Falls
Owners Ashanti and Carlos Fleeks have launched a downtown dining spot at 800 Ohio Ave.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Dining Out
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Ashanti and Carlos Fleeks officially opened the Kliff Klub Kocktails & Konversations restaurant in downtown Wichita Falls over Labor Day weekend in September 2026. The new location serves a variety of entrees, including ribeye steaks and catfish.
Why it matters
The restaurant represents an expansion for the owners, who moved to the area from Louisiana and previously opened a site at 5250 Singing Hills Drive in 2023. The menu was developed using specific feedback solicited from local residents via Facebook.
The menu features entrees ranging from a $20 catfish basket to a $33 ribeye steak, with salmon bites and chicken wings also available. The establishment currently operates six days a week, excluding Tuesdays.
The players
Ashanti Fleeks
She is a co-owner of the restaurant who moved to the city because her husband grew up there.
Carlos Fleeks
He is a co-owner of the restaurant and a native of the Wichita Falls area.
The details
The restaurant, situated at 800 Ohio Ave., incorporates a cocktail selection called the 4K and follows the couple's initial 2023 business launch. Plans are currently in development to expand the menu with offerings such as peach cobbler, pecan pie, and bread pudding.
Timeline
The owners opened their first location at 5250 Singing Hills Drive in 2023.
The new restaurant in downtown Wichita Falls opened during Labor Day weekend in September 2026.
Culture Shift
The expansion follows a pattern set by the legacy of the original 40-year Kliff Klub brand by successfully transitioning from an established name to a new downtown location. This shift reflects a move toward revitalizing urban dining spaces through long-term local business loyalty.
Residents can visit the restaurant on Ohio Avenue throughout the week, as operating hours have been specifically adjusted to meet local customer demand. Patrons should note that the venue is closed on Tuesdays but offers service on all other days of the week.
The takeaway
Supporting locally-owned businesses often starts with participating in the development process, such as providing feedback on menu preferences. Customers can look forward to future dessert options like peach cobbler as the establishment grows its menu.
Further reading
For more on the local food scene, explore our guide to Wichita Falls Dining Out.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wichita Falls Times Record News.
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