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- EErinKansas City / Kansas •3 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoVery friendly service! Delicious food! My favorite (for years) is the chicken wonton noodle bowl. I love it. My husband tried the shrimp pad Thai ramen Valentine's special. He said it was fantastic! We love Julia, the young woman who seated us. I used to teach her theatre classes when she was only 6, and she remembered my name! The server was very nice and smiley too. Thank you!More infoRamen BowlsPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Lawrence•4.2
- DDebKansas City / Kansas •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoGreat food (we had oysters, scallops, and crab cakes), wonderful service (Caroline and Nicole are terrific!), nice surroundings. We try to pick our reservation times carefully as it is very, very loud and difficult to converse during Happy Hour and their peak dining times.More infoMass Street Fish House & Raw BarPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Lawrence•4.8
- DDanKansas City / Kansas •4 reviews4.0Dined on Feb 6, 2025The seating was good…the service was limited. They only had one waitress to handle the entire dining area. She was very kind and attentive, but was extremely limited as to having the time to meet our needs.More infoBird Dog BarPrice: Expensive• American• Lawrence•4
- RRussellKansas City / Kansas •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 31, 2025Great staff, fantastic food. Second time there and have enjoyed both visits.More infoWine Dive + Kitchen - LawrencePrice: Moderate• American• Lawrence•4.2
- SSusanWashington, D.C. Area •6 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 25, 2025Restaurant week menu at the Mad Greek was a winner! Three courses for $15.99 and the choices within each course were phenomenal! I have found The Mad Greek to be consistent in both service and food excellence—quality and quantity. Bravo to this restaurant for a great foodie experience!More infoThe Mad GreekPrice: Expensive• Greek• Lawrence•4.7
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The Midwestern charm of Lawrence is evident in every street and building of this college town. As a place anchored in a time gone by, the local food is as homey and traditional. You can enjoy homestyle cooking at the local diners or a cold beer in the local dive bars. During the college hoops season, local University of Kansas fans populate the diners. While American fare is popular, the city is no stranger to international cuisine. You can find a variety of foods from all over the world. It's a great place to experience the beauty of slow cooking in the Midwest while keeping an eye on the future.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Lawrence is The Basil Leaf Cafe
The best vegetarian restaurants in Lawrence are Mass Street Fish House & Raw Bar, Wine Dive + Kitchen - Lawrence and The Mad Greek
The restaurants with the best service in Lawrence are The Basil Leaf Cafe, Mass Street Fish House & Raw Bar and The Mad Greek
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Lawrence are The Basil Leaf Cafe, Mass Street Fish House & Raw Bar and The Mad Greek
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