23rd Street Brewery won a bronze medal for its "Papa's Pilsner" at the Great American Beer festival in Denver in 2006 and Silver for Crimson Phog in 2007. They use only the finest domestic and imported barley and hops to brew beers of tradition and beers of distinction. The brew house we call home has a 15 barrel Pub Brewing System on the upper level of the impressive brewery interior. The eats aren't bad either... the 23rd Street Brewery features a made-from-scratch menu of good old American food.

If it is lunch and a favorite beverage you're after, then the Bird Dog is for you. The style is classic American in decor and menu. Featuring an American sportsman theme, the Bird Dog is decked out with eleven 50" flat-screen televisions, a spacious bar, plenty of comfortable tables and opening onto an outdoor terrace that looks out toward the north gate of the KU campus, not far from the KU Alumni Building and Student Union. Located just inside the main lobby, you can find the Bird Dog's welcoming doors open often.

Johnny's Tavern is a Lawrence destination spot for locals, students and tourists. Serving up tradition since 1953, we are proud to be the "Longest Runnin' Tap in Town". Johnny's is "Lawrence's Other Famous Institution" and has lots of history and memorabilia on our 100 year old walls to prove it! Johnny's has the best burgers and thin crust, New York style pizza around. You can grab a slice and a cold one or get a pie to go. Our friendly staff is serving up daily blue plate specials, and lots of comforting, bar food, making sure you always leave happy. Come to Cajun Night the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays every month. Live music starts at 6 p.m. You'll eat mouthwatering Cajun dishes, shrimp and crayfish cooked up by 'Cajun Carl' himself. The nightlife at Johnny's is always lively with students, suits, shirts and jerseys all rockin' together until the wee hours. It is a place to see and be seen. You never know who you'll run into or, get married to... That's another story for the history books!

Johnny's goes West! You now have another friendly neighborhood tavern in Lawrence- this one is on the Westside at 6th and Wakarusa. Johnny's Tavern West opened its doors in July 2009 and boasts a 'grown up' version of the original Johnny's in North Lawrence. Johnny's Tavern West has an expanded menu including gourmet comfort food, Tavern entrees, pastas and killer desserts. Of course you can still get the same great burgers, New York style pizza and delicious bar food that made Johnny's famous. There is a reason Johnny's has been around since 1953. These guys really know how to serve up great service and great food in a friendly, neighborhood atmosphere. Even though you'll experience Johnny's true historical essence in North Lawrence, both Johnny's and Johnny's West are perfect for sports watch parties and group functions of all kinds. See you at Johnny's- "Lawrence's Original Sports Bar"!

22 foot high definition TV, Plus 5 10 foot big screens! Absolutely the best sportsbar in Lawrence. You've gotta check it out! Over 100 feet of TV screens, NTN trivia, pool tables, golden tee, and darts. Take a ride to the eastside!

We are an American restaurant serving steaks, seafood and pasta. We are located in The Eldridge, the only registered historic hotel in Kansas. Our restaurant has an award winning wine list comprised of over 250 bottles recognized by Wine Spectator. With views of downtown Lawrence and a comfortable atmosphere, TEN is the perfect place to bring friends and family and enjoy a relaxing meal with a perfect glass of wine.

Sport bar and grill with 30 TVs, full menu and bar. Lunch specials everyday at $5.99.

Bigg's Barbecue offers some good old fashioned barbecue where you can also enjoy sporting events on Bigg's 17 television monitors! Bigg's barbecue is unique: unlike traditional Kansas City-style barbecue, all the meat -- brisket, pork, chicken and sausage -- is served with light sauce to accentuate the hickory-smoked flavor of the meat and Bigg's special dry rubs.

Buffalo Bob's Smokehouse BBQ - Bob started the establishment in 1977 and as he says "30 years and still smokin'!" Bob's serves up hearty sandwiches or large combination platters of Brisket, Ham, Turkey, Chicken, Pulled Pork, and Babyback Ribs and every order is served with a heaping helping of homemade tater curl french fries. Many side dishes and appetizers are available as well as Chef Salads and Green Salads. Our helpings are large but very moderately priced. We serve ice cold beer featuring both domestic and craft varieties.

The history of the area is an organizing theme of The Oread and its pizza restaurant is no exception. Come on over and you'll see what we mean. Oven-baked gourmet pizzas like The Jayhawker, The Rah, Rah, and The Nightshirt Parade.

Gourmet Pizza Restaurant offering Wheat or White crusts in a Hand Tossed or Thin style. Wheat State also offers over 30 toppings and 8 sauces. Appetizers, desserts, ice cream and liters round out the menu.

Catering Menu, Take & Bake and Late Night Specials.

Great selection of Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner items featuring pressed sandwiches and salads with a new “global fusion” dinner menu. We also specialize in organic fair trade coffees, teas, and juices.

A Family owned and operated Ristorante, Bambino's has offered fine foods at fair prices to Lawrence for the last 14 years. Under the direction of Chef Roberto, Bambino's recently added an array of grilled entrees. Bambino's features traditional Northern Italian foods, daily chef specials and a vast wine selection. We take pride in the saying 'No patron will leave our restaurant hungry.' Boasting the best patio in town, Bambino's offers delivery as well as complete catering services.

Armando is an award winning chef who has 16 years of cooking experience in the San Francisco Bay Area. He started working at Rose Pistola as a Sous-Chef and was the Executive Chef for the past seven years prior to joining Genovese. He has traveled to Italy frequently for research and development, food and wine tasting, and getting to know the local culture and people and, most importantly, the food.

Patrons continue to vote Paisano's in the "Best of" categories... Best Italian and Most Romantic... with Paisano's having received these awards 13 times in the history of the restaurant. Paisano's is a full-service Southern Italian restaurant whose services include dine-in, carry-out, delivery, catering, banquets, meetings, and special occasions to include weddings, anniversaries and birthdays.

You will not find the variety of food at the very reasonable prices that La Parilla has. You can get get chips, salsa, guacamole, two entrees, sangria and sopapillas, all for less than $30! The chimichangas, chicken and veggie are all excellent. Others rave about the La Parilla rice bowls, or shrimp or fish tacos.

Local Burger has been featured in more national magazines than we have room to list, not to mention the Sundance Channel's "Big Idea's for a Small Planet" series in 2007. Local Burger is leading the evolution of fast food with fresh, organic, local, and sustainable fare that is free of unnatural additives and preservatives. Local Burger considers the special diet, the environment, the economy, animal welfare, and the health of everyone who eats there.

The Oread's main restaurant is Five 21, featuring the best in New American cuisine in a casually elegant setting. Located on the main lobby level, natural daylight adds to the restaurant's spacious ambience. Five 21 has one of the region's most complete wine lists, along with a well-stocked bar.

To this day, Pachamamas has kept on the cutting edge of the culinary arts with national acclaim and numerous accolades. They strive to offer Lawrence and the entire Midwest region the quintessential dining experience. Their continued commitment to using locally sourced produce and artisanal items when possible has translated into seasonal menus of exceptional quality paired with sublime simplicity.

With its beautiful, contemporary ambience, unique seasonal menus, and extraordinary cuisine, Mariscos is considered to be one of the best dining experiences in Lawrence. Enjoy a variety of innovative dishes featuring fresh seafood, pork, beef, chicken and specialty pastas. Dishes such as Crab Stuffed Flounder finished with a creamy garlic and Parmasean sauce bring together unique combinations of flavor.

The co-owners described Zen Zero as a Pan-Asian restaurant encompassing the favorite foods of Asia and the Pacific Rim, plus some fusion dishes combining different traditions.

But the heart of the menu is built around noodles which, like rice, are a staple component of meals from this region. So at Zen Zero, you'll find a variety of noodles presented in soups, salads, stirfrys and curries.