The food was spot on. The drinks were good! Service was really on point. The views from the rooftop…read morewere great!

We recently attended National Caviar Day at the Oread in Lawrence, KS. Even though we were the only…read morereservation, the staff went above and beyond. Restaurant Manager Alex Tuckwin and Chef Ty Armstrong created a personal, unforgettable evening. Each course was beautifully prepared, each wine pairing thoughtfully chosen. The flavors, the setting, the kindness-all exceptional. I didn't know my taste buds could be so astounded! We felt welcomed, relaxed, and truly cared for. It was a five star experience in the heart of a college town. A hidden gem we'll remember for a long time. The Oread is home to two true artists-Alex Tuckwin and Ty Armstrong- and we are so grateful to have experienced their work.

Passing thru and spent the night at the KOA near by, the owner recommended Johnny's Tavern. Great…read moreservice, cheerful with great food and atmosphere! Mary from Virginia

We sat here for hours watching football games and our server was amazing. It gets very festive…read moreduring games which is so fun! It's a weird layout but very bar like. We had nachos, wings and a burger along with fried pickle dip and the pretzels. All was super yummy.

Great spot for every occasion. Dynamic menus. Helpful staff. Unique history and architectural…read morefeatures. Save room for dessert!

Great spot for lunch! I ordered the teriyaki chicken katsu ($17) and the chicken itself was cooked…read morewell with great flavor -- crispy on the outside, juicy inside. Unfortunately the rice was on the mushy side, which brought the dish down a bit for the price point. That said, the vibes in here were great -- cozy brewery atmosphere, good energy. Our waitress was fantastic too, attentive and friendly the whole time. Would consider coming back to try something else off the menu, hoping the rice issue was just an off day! PS. They have amazing fresh chili sauce (sambal vibes)

Arrived for dinner around 6:45 on Thursday and it was not too crowded-- it's away from the busier…read moreMass St. Today's daily special was $1 House fries (side size). We ordered it with entrees but fries came out as appetizer -- I guess because for Happy hour it's an app! Burger & salad came after we had gotten through almost half the fries. Portion size was good for the small salad, though I needed more dressing. Burger was thick and saucy. Server was attentive and honest that she's not sure when we tried to ask advice on directions (we're from out of state). My son will likely be going back after he moves here to attend KU.

I feel very passionately about Dempsey's considering it was my first ever yelp review. We started…read morewith an order of the truffle fries... a classic for good reason. If you know me, I'm a sauce girl through and through, and this place fuels my sauce passion. With the fries, they serve a sauce flight and they are all stellar! I got the double Dempsey burger and man was that juicy!!! A classic double cheeseburger. Dempsey's, this is my love letter to you. Keep up the good work.

Kicked me out for "touching decorations" Yet shoves me against the wall single file for the…read morebathroom, against a wall of decorations. Great technique if you want no business. They told me I could come back tomorrow , your funny why would I stand an hour in 51 degrees with shorts on just to get kicked out 30 minutes later. By the way I spent that time waiting in line for the bathroom. The floor is pretty much sopping wet the whole way through, trip hazard. Lastly, they let underage people in!!! Good riddance

Honestly this place was strange to say the least. They were serving underage kids and the attitudes…read moreof the staff was underwhelming. The server that's girl with the necklace with a silver "f" was SUPER RUDE. Hate that she had to ruin it for us and tried to make us feel stupid!

Harbour Lights is a casual, cozy little bar with reasonable drink prices, pool tables, and clean…read morebathrooms. This is a great place to start out a night on Mass St.

I've been to Harbor Lights many times. It's my friends and my favorite lunch spot. A very homey…read morefeel. They have great food and yummy desserts. My favorite sandwich is chicken salad on a French roll. I usually have coffee or tea depending on the time and chips. I also like their salads.

We came to KU and this restaurant was recommended by a student. We loved trying local food on Mass…read morest and enjoyed the atmosphere of walking down the street and at the restaurant. This was casual and delicious. I loved the buffalo Mac n cheese. The bowl was a good amount and I was able to share it with my one year old. It was spicy, but not too much. We had drinks refilled and food came quick. Look at the pic of the cheesy goodness!!

My mom and I love coming here to eat! Their food is so good. Their fries are the best, and they…read moregive you plenty of them. I tried something new this time, I usually get their BLT (which is also really good), but I got their steakhouse burger today, which is apparently new, and it was so good. I ate the whole thing, which I only do with burgers if they're really good. The service is always fast, and the servers are very friendly. They have plenty of TVs, and the dollar bills on the wall that you can write on are a fun touch. We really like this place and highly recommend it.

Delicious!! We got the burger, the Mac and cheese, the honey chicken sandwich's and some items from…read moretheir feature that were incredible!!! We had the best time- the service was great, staff was friendly. The best vibe I Swiss. We can't wait to go back! Such a hot spot in Lawrence!!

Stopped by Merchants Pub & Plate while in Lawrence for an event and was excited to find a place…read morewith good gluten-free options. The restaurant itself is beautiful inside -- a cozy mix of rustic and modern that creates a really inviting atmosphere. Service started a little slow, though our waitress became more attentive once she came by. We mentioned it was our first visit, so I was a bit surprised there wasn't much guidance on the menu or any recommendations. At one point I asked about the two kinds of fries (I love fries!), and the explanation was simply that they were "fancy fries," without much detail on flavors or differences. We started with drinks and the Brussels sprouts appetizer. The sprouts were actually very good, with a nice balance in the sauce, and both the wine and sangria were refreshing. Unfortunately, dinner is where things went downhill. Our meals -- a steak and a gluten-free chicken sandwich -- took about 45 minutes to arrive, which felt long for relatively simple dishes. I had asked about the gluten-free bun since they can sometimes be dry, but didn't receive much insight beyond "it's gluten free," and sadly it was indeed very dry. The chicken itself lacked flavor, though the goat cheese cilantro sauce helped make it somewhat enjoyable. The fries looked homemade and delicious but arrived cold. The steak was cooked as requested, but it didn't have much flavor beyond the mushrooms on top. The broccoli side was tasty, and the potatoes were good, though it on a bed of Some kind of cheese sauce that wasn't quite to our liking. Overall, the space and gluten-free availability were promising, and the appetizers and drinks were enjoyable, but the food execution and service details didn't quite meet expectations for us this visit.

This place slaps. It's bussin. I will write a poem of appreciation…read more Beer my dear. It's crystal clear. That I want a beer. Come on down. On this side of town. Get some nachos, Get some sauce, Get a beer that tastes like a million bucks. Friendly folks. Folksy friends. Eating under the twinkle stars, Is where you'll find me on the patio. Also shout out to that one tree that's lit up blue 365 days a year. I love that tree.

Great place to get a bite to eat for lunch. It was pretty dead when we were there, mid week. So we…read morehad great attention from the bartender. I judge all beer places by their pretzels. And LBC did not disappoint. The pretzel bites were delicious and the beer cheese super yummy. Kiddo had the burger and fries, check check, very good. I had the greens salad and added chicken. Everything was fresh and delicious and the chicken was well cooked. All in all food was a definite win. I also tried the dry hopped Pilsner and it was very good. If I ever in Lawrence again, I will 100% come back to this place because everything was great here.

food is great!…read more Spencer (part owner) is super hospitable and was kind to me! good prices and specials! def add this to your places to try out! kuddos from this portland traveller

Our food was served cold. Our waitress did not get our order correct. She said she was new and…read moreshe was very nice, but it was really the food that was disappointing. The waitress did bring fresh fries out, but these were not done. I just sat the time I was there and the food went in the trash. Didn't want to sound like a broken record. My burger was awful, cold. Nice atmosphere, plenty of room and comfortable, but they really need to up their cooking skills.