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1. Mass Street Fish House & Raw Bar

4.8

Exceptional(1168)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Lawrence

Booked 10 times today

Mass Street Fish House and Raw Bar’s menu features a rotating blend of boutique oysters, fresh fish entrees, daily specials, crafted cocktails, and sparkling wine.

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2. Wine Dive + Kitchen - Lawrence

4.4

Awesome(270)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Lawrence

Booked 4 times today

Full service Restaurant and Wine Bar located on Massachusetts street in Lawrence, Kansas.

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3. Bird Dog Bar

3.7

Very Good(190)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Lawrence

Bird Dog Bar is located on the lobby level of The Oread, Lawrence’s premier hotel. Bird Dog Bar features a delicious casual but upscale menu. Enjoy an array of small plates, sandwiches, burgers, and salmon or steak entrees. Perched atop Mount Oread, at the north gate of The University of Kansas, The Oread has spectacular views over the Kaw River Valley and the University of Kansas campus. Before or after dinner, please take the Private elevator and venture up to The Nest, the rooftop bar. Open for viewing daily, drinks, and live music on weekends and special occasions. (Weather Permitting)The Oread has many private event spaces and is a premier location for hosting weddings, luncheons, showers, business meetings, and more.

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4. The Mad Greek

4.5

Awesome(28)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • Lawrence

Booked 1 time today

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5. Ramen Bowls

4.3

Awesome(3)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Lawrence

Booked 1 time today

A Japanese-Hawaiian fusion ramen restaurant located in the heart of Downtown Lawrence, Kansas. For over a decade, Ramen Bowls has been serving the Lawrence community with slurps of delicious house-made ramen.

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6. North Italia – Kansas City

4.7

Exceptional(3339)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Leawood

Booked 71 times today

Reservations may be limited online. Please call the restaurant to inquire about availability. At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

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7. J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Overland Park

4.7

Exceptional(8631)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Overland Park

Booked 72 times today

J. Gilbert's is an "upscale casual" steakhouse serving prime-aged beef cooked over a mesquite wood-fired grill. Guests enjoy various cuts of steak, fresh seafood (including award-winning crab cakes) & other house made favorites like the Blue Cheese potato chips & Chocolate Velvet Cake. The cozy atmosphere includes, rich wood, brick & soft lighting where you can enjoy an intimate table or host a private party. The extensive martini & wine list offers the perfect compliment to an excellent meal delivered with attentive service. J. Gilbert's is open for dinner 7 days a week and can be booked for private luncheons. Reservations are highly recommended.

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8. Bristol Seafood Grill – Leawood, KS

4.7

Exceptional(9880)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Leawood

Booked 57 times today

With an indulgent menu focused on superior quality seafood, Bristol Seafood Grill crafts its dishes with exacting standards & pampers its guests in a comfortable atmosphere. Featuring a generous cellar selection, an oyster bar & creative cuisine, Bristol delivers culinary excellence at a surprising value. Open for weekday lunch, dinner & Sunday Brunch.

9. Prime Social - Kansas City

4.8

Exceptional(923)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • E. Kansas City

Booked 37 times today

Prime Social is a lively and dynamic rooftop cocktail lounge designed for conversation, where guests gather to enjoy the moment. Enjoy our modern and refined rooftop experience while you relax and take in the panoramic views next to our fire pit. Whether you’re celebrating, watching a game, or gathering with friends, Prime Social is your go-to destination for good times and lasting memories. We are located on the 16th floor of 46 Penn, adjacent to Kansas City's renowned Country Club Plaza.Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant. THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING:Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odorExcessively revealing clothing, exposed undergarments or tank topsClothing with offensive language or graphicsAdmittance to Prime Social is at the discretion of management. We reserve the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappro

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10. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Kansas City - Plaza, MO

4.3

Awesome(6733)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Kansas City

Booked 24 times today

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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Keith
Kansas City / Kansas •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
First time there and found it very enjoyable. This will my go to place in Lawrence.
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Wine Dive + Kitchen - LawrencePrice: Moderate• American• Lawrence
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4.4
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John
Kansas City / Kansas •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
Our favorite restaurant in Lawrence. Great food and very friendly and relaxed but professional service in a nice setting in beautiful downtown Lawrence.
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Mass Street Fish House & Raw BarPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Lawrence
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4.8
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JoelVIP
Orlando / Central Florida East •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 8, 2024
Fast service, decent quality food. Convenient location without a wait.
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Ramen BowlsPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Lawrence
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4.3
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JeremyVIP
Philadelphia County •451 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 6, 2024
Some really good menu items. I’d return for dinner as the lunch food was excellent
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The Mad GreekPrice: Expensive• Greek• Lawrence
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4.5
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JennVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •22 reviews
5.0
Dined on Sep 27, 2024
Great experience at Bird Dog. We appreciate the friendly service, exceptional hospitality, and delicious food. The french fries are seriously the best I’ve had; crunchy, innovative shape, perfectly spiced. Sounds dramatic, but try them for yourself! The wings are great, and we always order the pretzels. We plan to visit again.
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Bird Dog BarPrice: Expensive• American• Lawrence
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3.7

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