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Oread Burger with Onion Rings - Bird Dog Bar, Lawrence, KS

Bird Dog Bar

3.1
3.1
197 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Hot spot
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 8:00 am–12:00 am Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 8:00 am–11:00 pm BIRD DOG Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (785) 830-3921
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Bird Dog Bar is the perfect place to grab a delicious meal or craft cocktail when visiting Lawrence. Whether you are in town visiting the college, or on a business retreat, Bird Dog is a must visit. Between our 9th-floor rooftop bar, first-floor patio seating, and restaurant seating, there is a warm and inviting space to suit your needs.
  • Private party facilities
    For private events or banquet events please contact Rhonda at 785-830-3903. Please call Thomas, Max, or McKenzie at 785-830-3921 for information on Bird Dog Bar, and hosting an event in the bar!
  • Private party contact
    Rhonda Green: (785) 830-3903
  • Neighbourhood
    Lawrence
  • Cross Street
    1200 Oread Ave
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet for restaurant guests.
  • Entertainment
    In the summer, enjoy live music on Fridays and Saturdays at our sister bar, The Nest on Ninth, just 9 floors above the Bird Dog Bar. Occasional cover charge applies.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 197 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.1
3.1 based on recent ratings
  • 3.3Food
  • 3.4Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.1Value

NoiseModerate

197 Reviews
  1. Byron

    VIP

    Miami

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Booked the reservation (8) on January 12th for February 23rd; however, upon arrival we discovered the main dining room was closed for maintenance/renovations. We were able to pivot to Encore, where we had a great dinner. But, the purpose of dining at Bird Dog was to experience a spot unique to the University of Kansas. I realize things happen, just a heads up would've been nice.

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  2. Gregg

    Oklahoma City

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Basically they were understaffed. One bartender in a college town after a game. Brought wrong drinks and after 40 minutes we left without eating

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  3. Allison

    Houston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Whatever you do, don’t order the skillet nachos. The menu says it comes with sour cream and pick - it doesn’t. We returned our first order because they were burnt and only had cheese and some meat. Our waitress was kind enough to bring us two new orders - not burnt but still just meat and cheese. I’m not paying $20 for that.

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  4. Jessica

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I had the fish and chips and they were soggy and not at all crisp. My son had the tiniest salmon filet, tablespoon of rice and mushy Brussels sprouts for $25. The BYO burger and Cobb salad were fine but it was pretty MEH! We decided to go on a Friday to celebrate and we’re just underwhelmed. Wasn’t horrible. But definitely wasn’t great or even good.

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  5. Jenny

    St. Louis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pork is amazing - smoked in house! I've had several menu items and all are delicious!

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  6. Dan

    Kansas City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The 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.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for brunch prior to a basketball game. No valet available, but free garage parking. Great menu selection. Service was great, attentive. Gravy was amazing, biscuits a little hard. Breakfast burritos and chorizo omelette good.

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  8. Jessica

    Nashville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service is great, drinks are great, food is just okay.

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  9. Sara

    Kansas City

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Sadly the service is worse than poor. The service has never been great but have cut them some slack with the excuse of being busy. We were there when it was not busy. After being seated for 15 minutes, we had to ask for menus and water which never got refilled, one meal was forgotten then it was not even made to how the menu described it. Least of all, if you could only communicate it would be much better. The one meal was taken off the bill but the whole experience for our family was strained. Seriously get your act together, it’s sad that you represent what should be a nice establishment in the Oread.

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  10. Jenn

    VIP

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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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FAQs

Bird Dog Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (785) 830-3921.

Bird Dog Bar is rated 3.1 stars by 197 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bird Dog Bar

1200 Oread Ave, Lawrence, KS 66044

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    1200 Oread Ave
  • Neighbourhood
    Lawrence
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 8:00 am–12:00 am Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 8:00 am–11:00 pm BIRD DOG Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet for restaurant guests.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    In the summer, enjoy live music on Fridays and Saturdays at our sister bar, The Nest on Ninth, just 9 floors above the Bird Dog Bar. Occasional cover charge applies.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (785) 830-3921
  • Catering
    Bird Dog Bar is the perfect place to grab a delicious meal or craft cocktail when visiting Lawrence. Whether you are in town visiting the college, or on a business retreat, Bird Dog is a must visit. Between our 9th-floor rooftop bar, first-floor patio seating, and restaurant seating, there is a warm and inviting space to suit your needs.
  • Private party facilities
    For private events or banquet events please contact Rhonda at 785-830-3903. Please call Thomas, Max, or McKenzie at 785-830-3921 for information on Bird Dog Bar, and hosting an event in the bar!
  • Private party contact
    Rhonda Green: (785) 830-3903
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