Top 10 Restaurants In Lawrence, Kansas
Historic Lawrence, Kansas is home to a dining scene that has a wide variety of options from rustic Italian food to contemporary American dishes. Here are 10 of the best restaurants Lawrence has to offer.
1. d Street Brewery
23rd Street Brewery
23rd Street Brewery is a brewpub with a difference. Not only does it brew its own signature range of delicious craft beers, but it also operates as a catering company, banquet facility and, overall, a fantastic venue in which to enjoy great food and drinks with friends and family. The venue’s brewery is located on its upper floor with master brewer Russell Brickell handcrafting beers from the finest domestic and imported barley and hops to create award-winning beers such as the Crimson Phog which scooped a silver medal at the 2007 Great American Beer Festival. 23rd Street Brewery’s menu features fare perfectly matched to its tasty beers like chicken fried steak and a range of burgers.
23rd Street Brewery, 3512 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS, USA, +1 785 856 2337
715
With a classy and inviting interior full of sleek wood, exposed brick and gentle lighting 715 is a perfect option for diners who like to enjoy a meal in chic but relaxed surroundings while its menu, which fuses elements of American and European bistro fare with a distinct Italian influence, is sure to delight any discerning foodies. Executive chef and co-owner Michael Beard, who spent time honing his craft at Florence’s prestigious Apicius Culinary School in Italy, creates dishes that include the heritage pork meatballs in marinara sauce appetiser and the wild-caught garlic shrimp entrée with spicy harissa, olive oil, brandy, grilled lemon and crostini.
715, 715 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS, USA, +1 785 856 7150
2. The Burger Stand at the Casbah
Restaurant, American
3. Five21
Restaurant, American
4. Free State Brewing Company
Free State Brewing Company
When the brewpub Free State Brewing Company, a local pioneer of craft brewing, first opened in 1989 it became the first legal brewery established in Kansas in over 100 years. As part of its 25th anniversary, to commemorate its heritage, the pub recently commissioned Lawrence-based artist Lora Jost to create a beautiful mosaic mural covering one of its walls. A stylish venue with exposed brick and a welcoming atmosphere, Free State Brewing Company’s 14 barrel brew house today creates beers such as the light, refreshing Wheat State Golden and the bold American stout Cow Tippin’, while its menu features hearty fare perfectly matched to its beers like the fish and chips or chicken and crawfish gumbo.
Free State Brewing Company, 636 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS, USA, +1 785 843 4555
Genovese
Opened as a co-venture by two Lawrence-based restaurateurs, Subarna Bhattachan and Alejandro Lule, Genovese is a cosy Italian restaurant with an interior full of warm colours, exposed wooden beams and antique-style tiles and mosaics evocative of the Mediterranean that occupies a prime location in downtown Lawrence in a historic 1868 building. Armando Paniagua, an award-winning chef with 16 years of experience under his belt, oversees a menu full of seasonal and rustic Italian fare typical of Northwest Italy that features a range of pasta dishes and wood-fired pizzas complemented by an extensive wine list that includes varieties from Italy, the USA and Chile.
Genovese, 941 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS, USA, +1 785 842 0300
5. Merchants Pub and Plate
Gastropub, Pub Grub
6. The Roost
Restaurant, American
7. WheatFields Bakery
Bakery, Dessert
8. Zen Zero
Zen Zero
With an a la carte menu of Asian delicacies, from much-loved classics to innovative fusions, Zen Zero is one of the best options for Eastern dining in Lawrence. The low-key, unassuming décor sets the simple scene for a grand pan-Asian feast: choose from momos, which are Tibetan dumplings with a tomato and sesame chutney filling, the classic pad thai noodles with cashew nuts, or the phad kee mao, also known as ‘drunken noodles’, served with veggies, oyster sauce and Thai basil. Known and recognised for its vegetarian specials, Zen Zero is a great spot for a casual meal with friends, where oriental cuisines meet healthy dining.
Zen Zero, 811 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, USA, +1 785-832-0001
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