Where to Eat
Lawrence offers world-class dining options to suit any taste!
The businesses listed in this section are LCVB advertisers and do not represent all businesses in Lawrence.
All Lawrence restaurants & bars are smoke free. Some establishments offer unenclosed patios where smoking is permitted.
All Restaurants A-Z
au Marché
785-865-0876 | 931 Massachusetts
European grocery store specializing in cheese, salami, pate, cookies, coffee, condiments and chocolate.
Bigg's Barbeque
785-856-2550 | 2429 Iowa St., Ste. H
Voted one of the best new restaurants in Lawrence, Bigg's Barbeque specializes in slow smoked ribs and a tender variety of meats in a friendly environment. Bigg's favorites include unique appetizers all made from scratch daily. Bigg's has 16 televisions for watching your favorite sports team. With a full bar and daily specials you won't want to miss Bigg's BBQ, Sports, Ribs and Rock n Roll.
Chili's Bar & Grill
785-331-3700 | 2319 Iowa St.
Circle S Ranch & Country Inn
785-843-4124 | 3325 Circle S Ln.
Serving breakfast and dinner by reservation only.
Community Mercantile
785-843-8544 | 901 Iowa
Hot lunch specials, salad bar, sandwiches, organic coffee, fresh juice and baked goods. Eat in/carry-out and catering.
Free State Brewing Co.
785-843-4555 | 636 Massachusetts
Fresh menu specials daily, created by top chefs. Award-winning beers. Kids welcome, too.
Genovese
785-842-0300 | 941 Massachusetts St.
Genovese features seasonal rustic Italian cuisine from the Liguria region of North West Italy by the Italian Rivieras. The restaurant imported Italian made wood-fired rotisserie and charcoal grill. Additionally, another cooking feature is the gas/wood fired pizza oven. The menu features hot and cold antipastis, soup & salads, crisp thin pizzas, homemade fresh pastas --ravioli, fettuccine, pappardelle and gnoochi, and wood-fired rotisserie meats.
Great Harvest Bread Co.
785-749-2227 | 807 Vermont
Specializing in whole-grain homestyle breads using our freshly ground flour.
J.B. Stout's
785-843-0704 | 721 Wakarusa Drive
Stout's is a classy sports bar with elegant entrees that defy the 'bar food' label. Everything from steaks to sandwiches is both affordable and among the best in town. The environment is large but cozy, and though 27 TVs feature all manner of sports all the time, noise is at a minimum. Several regulation pool tables are available by the hour.
KU Memorial Unions
785-864-4651 | Kansas Union; 1301 Jayhawk Blvd.
Created as the campus community center in 1926, the KU Memorial Unions remain the "living room of campus" where the KU community comes together for entertainment, exchange and understanding.
KU Dining Services features a vast array of offerings and services while you're on campus. From "Grab and Go" options for those on the run, to an elegant catered banquet, KU Dining Services offers a wide variety of culinary services.
La Parrilla
785-841-1100 | 814 Massachusetts
Latin American cuisine. Fresh, authentic and affordable. Carry out and catering available.
Local Burger
785-856-7827 | 714 Vermont
My new burger joint uses local foods and considers the special diet, the vegetarian, the environment, the economy, sustainable agriculture, animal husbandry and a whole lot of other stuff.
Marisco's
785-312-9057 | 6th & Wakarusa
Marisco's dining experience is sharp yet comfortable, like a candlelit dinner in your living room. Its name comes from the Spanish word for 'seafood' and though you'll find crab legs, tuna steaks and the like, it's seldom (if ever) prepared a la Iberia. The menu is actually heavier with non-marine dishes, such as chicken, pork and pastas. They also have an extensive tequila and wine menu.
Old Chicago
785-841-4124 | 2329 Iowa St.
Old Chicago features NTN trivia, Golden Tee, and Mega Touch Tournament!
- Great hangout for all the sports action!
- Pizza served 'til close!
Pachamama's
785-841-0990 | 800 New Hampshire St.
Pachamama's opened in November 1996 introducing Lawrence to the quintessential dining experience.
We work very closely with local growers and purveyors to make our food fresh and of the highest quality possible.
Don't forget our wine tasting every Friday night from 6PM to 8PM. Come sample wine & appetizers at the bar in a casual and relaxed setting.
Gift Certificates are available in any denomination.
Call for Details or Reservations.
Paddy O'Quigley's
785-841-7077 | 200 McDonald Dr. (Inside the Holiday Inn Holidome)
Paddy O'Quigley's is a traditional families and friends, Irish American neighborhood pub. With a menu that's as clever as it is unique, it's the quality and quantity of food that make the difference. Service with a smile and a premium draught and bottle Beer selection, Imported and Domestic; as well as select Irish Whiskey's, Scotch Whisky and single batch American Bourbon Whiskey, can all add to the glow. But the food, is what sets Paddy O'Quigley's apart from the rest.
Paisano's Ristorante
785-838-3500 | 2112 W. 25th St.
Paisano's specializes in traditional Italian dishes — pastas, chicken, veal and such — served in large portions. Started in a downtown basement nook in Topeka, Paisano's expanded to Lawrence in 1995 with a strip mall location on the Southside. Also includes a new lounge/martini bar.
Teller's
785-843-4111 | 746 Massachusetts
Located in a historic bank in downtown Lawrence. Serves quality wines, steaks, pasta and seafood. Full bar open late.
Ten Restaurant
785-749-5011 | 701 Massachusetts (inside Eldridge Hotel)
Cozy atmosphere, wines, drinks and blended coffees. Daily drink specials.
WheatFields Bakery & Café
785-841-5553 | 904 Vermont St.
Artisan breads handcrafted daily, fine pastries and a café menu featuring sandwiches, salad and soup.
The Kansas Restaurant Hospitality Association and the Kansas Wheat Commission have awarded Best of Breads in Kansas for 2004!
Zen Zero
785-832-0001 | 811 Massachusetts
Asian noodle shop serving cuisine from Nepal, Tibet, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam.
