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.

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

Mixed feelings on this one. The food and drinks were genuinely great -- the quesadilla was…read moreoutstanding, the beer selection was excellent, and the salad was hearty and fresh. Our waitress was fantastic too: attentive, friendly, on top of everything all night. Where it fell apart was the patio. We were dealing with flies the entire meal -- I mentioned it more than once, and the response was basically 'yeah, we should probably do something about that.' This isn't a cheap night out, and for those prices, that's not acceptable. It's a fixable problem and it wasn't being taken seriously. Food, drinks, and service inside were all a clear win. Management needs to get the patio pest situation under control -- it undercut what would've otherwise been a great night out.

This review is for a lunch for two at the bar on a Monday in late May…read more service: Daytime bartender was good. Professional and helpful with menu. bar: It's a brewery and they have broad selection of house beer styles: lagers, wheat, porter, and IPAs. I drank their Skyz the Limit American IPA ($6.50 as of May 2026) and thought it was fine. food: wide ranging menu from flatbreads to plated entrees. There are lots of daily lunch, dinner, and happy hour specials. I had a classic burger with fries and it was OK ($17). My wife had a taco salad with shredded chicken and ground beef on the side and it was also OK ($12, since it was the daily special). details: Dramatic, soaring space with lots of signage. Plenty of surface parking right outside.

I always love coming to The Big Mill to get their Detroit style pizza. I usually get the margherita…read morepizza which has pesto on it which is delicious. The service is usually not very great, though, with long waits on drinks from the bar, slow on refills, but the servers are all nice. The seating is mostly benches, which can be uncomfortable, but I don't mind them! My boyfriend loves coming here when we come to Lawrence for a show or game!

Meh. I've been here several times and have been under impressed each time. The seating in this…read moresmall restaurant is bench style which is not always comfortable for all. The food is good but it's not GREAT. I think the prices are a bit high for what you get. To me, this is a restaurant that is trying to be fancy but can't pull it off. Parking is a crap shoot, at best. The parking lot is super small. The restaurant is easy to access for those with mobility concerns. There will be those who disagree with me but there isn't anything outstanding about this establishment. Every time I have been here, the service has been lacking. Everyone is friendly enough but they have problems getting my take out orders correct. I usually get a burger to go. Oh, yeah... fries are extra. If I'm paying $14 for a cheeseburger, you would think fries would be included. Not here. Bottom line... it's not bad but there are other, better restaurants in town.

Andrea was our server and he was super attentive and helpful. We ordered a beer and a beer cocktail…read more(the Paloma-Veza was amazing if you like tequila). For food we had wings and pizza but we will definitely be going back for some burgers. The place was clean, music was awesome, and vibes were perfect. 10/10

This is a nice brewery with a huge outdoor space. The service was mediocre. The cheeseburger…read morepizza was good. I will definitely go back.

Great food and awesome service! Will be back for sure. I had the salmon salad it was deliciousread more

In town visiting and decided to give Q39 my business and I was very pleased with almost everything…read more KJ was our server and he did a fantastic job of taking care of us. We started with the Jalapeño Cornbread with Honey Butter and it was really tasty with a nice blend of sweet and zest. I had the brisket and burnt ends for lunch with fries and baked beans and all of it was very very good. Flavor profile was very enjoyable. If there was negative about my experience it was the Bloody Mary that I ordered, garnishments were good , but flavor of the drink sucked. I would not order one of those again. Secondly although the bbq sauce was really good with meats, the flavor of it with fries was not impressive. It had a very didn't flavor off the meat than it did on it. Overall Q39 was a very clean and friendly establishment, except for the baked beans my nephew spilled on the floor. Thanks for a great meal.

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.

Oh my goodness, this place is a Gem! Travel all over the Midwest for business and search Oyster…read morebars and this is my new favorite. Your bartender Sis was amazing! Welcoming, warm and genuine. Highly recommend

Young staff but energetic for the activities going on. Recommend entering the space around 5:30 on…read moresaturday to get a spot on there patio area. All seafood was 10/10. Looking fowards to see what the catch of the day will be for my next visit!

This Lawrence speakeasy is hidden in plain sight…read more You have to make a rez and the rez is only good for up to 2 hours. It's small and cozy and I don't think it seats more than 40ish people. The drinks are strong but creative and delicious. No food served just snacks like peanuts and such. We ordered 2 rounds: French no. 5 - their take on a French 75. A spritz of Chanel no.5 is attached to the drink. Grandma's Gun is hot and strong mulled wine. And finally we had the No Blood Only Lipstick which was the most expensive drink on the menu but worth every sip. The service is wonderful! Everyone is friendly and knowledgeable. Gender neutral restrooms. While the drinks are spendy, it's definitely worth the experience. If in Lawrence it's worth a stop.

Great vibes randomly here. Get the second husband and you will be so happy! The service is fantasticread more