Came in for weekend brunch and had such a great experience at 23rd Street Brewery. First off, major…read morewin that brunch is served until 1pm... perfect for those of us who don't exactly jump out of bed early. The vibe was fun and inviting, and it looks like they've carried over the magic from their super popular Christmas pop-up into a fresh, spring-inspired theme. It adds a really playful, seasonal touch without feeling overdone. What really made the visit stand out, though, was the service. Our waitress was fantastic--super friendly, attentive without hovering, and offered great suggestions that we actually ended up loving. Tip: Get a basket of French fries for the table! Overall, it's one of those spots that works for just about anything--family outings, catching a game, bigger group gatherings, or even a more low-key, intimate meal. Great atmosphere, great service, and a place we'll definitely be back to.

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE! It is really great for any occasion, from birthday celebrations to KU…read morewatch parties. I am obsessed with the ambiance of the place - especially during Christmas time! It is just so fun and I look forward to eating there any time we have guests in town. Another plus is that the wait staff is so friendly and always make you feel welcomed, and they give great food suggestions! Some of my favorite food items include: the Bill Self Mac, ANY of the pizzas, Cobb Salad, Meatball Grinder, and Patty Melt. OOOOOH and if you are in the mood for an appetizer they have one of the best artichoke dips in Lawrence, hands down!! My fiance and I went there for a family celebration after our engagement and they treated us with a delicious chocolate cake! This really sealed the deal on being one of my favorite places in Lawrence!

Wonderful food. Great hotel restaurant. The service was exceptional and the atmosphere was unique…read moreand amazing

Fine food, but not beyond expectations. Still a great option considering the price and location of…read morethe bar. Nice to drop by and have a meal when you're near KU.

Great little diner located on Massachusetts. They have a good menu with lots of breakfast, brunch,…read moreand lunch items. The buttermilk chicken sandwich was exceptional. They also have a good beer and wine selection.

Service was quick and everyone was cheerful. Banana bread French toast was a bit sweet for my…read moreliking, but it was yummy nonetheless. Indoors is snug and cozy, so if you have a party of 6+ people, you may want to call ahead of time!

This place has a wonderful variety of menu items. The menu speaks for itself. I've always enjoyed…read moremy meals, no matter the time of day. Service is friendly & space festively decorated. Happy hour too!

*CELIAC / GLUTEN FREE REVIEW they still had their Christmas…read morelights up and it was ADORABLE inside. The staff were so, so kind and the food was great. We came for brunch and I got the Pabelleon arepa which was DELICIOUS; such a nice cook on the arepa and the flavor was rich - I did not, however, have the banana chips because they come from a shared fryer. The staff are knowledgeable about these risks for CC and will offer substitutes (I got a small side salad) We also ended with the chocolate tres leches - YUMMMM, all their desserts are marked GF or not in the case up front. I did not get sick!

If you're tired of thin crust pizza, Bill Mill is the place to go. Their Detroit-style pizza is…read moreexactly what you want--crispy and crunchy on the outside with a soft, fluffy inside. Total comfort food. The hamburgers are juicy and delicious, and the drinks are just as strong. The Old Fashioned is my go-to every time. I've tried a few other cocktails, but I always come back to this one--it never disappoints. The staff is always so friendly and helpful--great service every visit. Yes, parking can be a little tight, but that's part of the charm and uniqueness of Big Mill and its history. We've had a couple of visits where the crust tasted slightly like old butter, but it's only happened a few times and definitely hasn't stopped us from going back. Great pizza, great burgers, strong drinks, and consistently friendly service--we'll keep coming back.

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.

The ambience and the service at J Wilson's was great when my friend and I decided to have lunch…read morethere on Valentine's Day. Our server was particularly helpful and very pleasant. She earned an A+ and her tip reflected that. That said, my friend and I were both extremely upset about the lack of options for lunch. Everything on the menu was brunch and the options for that were not great. It took us quite a while to finally decide on what we would have. I had the quiche Lorraine with sweet potato fries and a salad. The sweet potato fries were OK, but the quiche was cold and I ended up eating less than half of my food. My friend ordered the blue crab benny which came with home fries. Her potatoes were cold and she also ate less than half her food because she said she didn't like it. I will accept blame for not realizing J Wilson doesn't serve lunch on weekends, but the quality of the food is on them. When I come to Lawrence, it's almost always on a Saturday, so I will not be having lunch at J Wilson's again.

J. Wilson's was great. It was a super nice restaurant, and the service was above and beyond. We…read moretook my daughter for her birthday, and she loved it. My Miso Short rib was so good. I will definitely be going back here.

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.

I went to this awesome food spot and I must say, everything tasted amazing! I had the kimchi fries…read morewith brisket -- pics will be posted below. I also had a falloma margarita which had honey, grapefruit, cinnamon. My daughters had the kimchi fries with fried chicken and the house fried rice, and they loved it too. Our server, Gabriella, went above and beyond for us and gave excellent customer service. If you're ever in the Lawrence area, definitely check this place out. You won't be disappointed!

This is one of my favorite little hidden gems in Lawrence. They did have a restaurant week menu…read morewhich I'll post for show, but whenever I'm in town I get these amazing Salmon Rangoons. (And that's not a typo folks) They're light and crispy and have an abundance of Salmon in them! Lucky's is also known for their dumplings and especially the Chicken Masala and the traditional pork. The Masala Is just a burst of flavor in an incredible Asian Indian fusion. The traditional dumplings come with both a Ponzu and spicy mustard sauce and like the rangoons, they're perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and warming on the inside. I washed everything down with a refreshing Fall-oma (mezcal, tequila, spiced pear) and "Rich Orchard Affair" (gin, spiced rum). The waitress was extremely nice and she took the time to go over all the restaurant week items to try and tempt our palletes. The restaurant is easy to get to, It has a nice easy going atmosphere with tables or booths available along with a little bar you can sit at. The place is always clean whenever I've been in

I wanted a cheeseburger. A cheeseburger in the worst way. I posted on Facebook to get suggestions…read more I scoured YELP to narrow my list. I thought I had my cheeseburger place picked out and then I remembered I had to get groceries. Since I was going to HyVee for groceries anyway I decided to try the new Market Grille. Negative reviews be gone! This place was great! I ordered take out, though, and no alcohol. I ordered when I first went to the store and picked it up on the way home. I ordered my cheeseburger and it was cooked to perfection. I had several choices of cheeses and how can that ever be bad? My burger was cooked exactly as I ordered. It came fully dressed and it was delicious. I was given a variety of options for sides, too. I ordered a baked potato which was so yummy! There was no extra charge for the potato or the butter and sour cream I wanted. I also wanted scallions and I was informed there was an extra cost for those. I appreciated being kept in the loop as to prices. The potato was cooked perfectly through and it was very tasty. My food was not hot but that was my fault. I shopped too long and the food cooled. Lol. I Will definitely be a repeat customer. All the staff was nice, food was great and the prices reasonable. UPDATE: I've been back a few times and I am removing one star because of inconsistency in service. The food is terrific but the service gets lopsided. Orders incorrect, no silverware, waiter who was leaving his shift and checked us out to get his tip, just not being waited on at all. They truly need to work on these issues. Otherwise, the food and atmosphere are great.

Sad to say, the full service menu at this restaurant has drastically contracted to little more than…read morea few sandwiches. To acquire the options on the prior large menu, you now will need to go into the supermarket, acquire what you want there, and bring it into the restaurant. The formerly full service restaurant at HyVee operates now as a cafeteria. That cafeteria system is similar to the one at the Dillon's supermarkets.

Met for a lunch meetingon a chilly day. What was nice was I was able to have a cup of coffee with…read moreit! Our server was very helpful with navigating the menu. We had the fried green tomato sandwich and the Bison Burger at the recommendation of our server who was wonderful. Both were cooked to perfection and so good!

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.