18 Best American Restaurants in Lawrence

Lucky Seb's Dumplings, Chicken & BBQ Asian •
2210 Iowa St, Lawrence

Customers` Favorites

Seb's Crispy Chicken Sandwich Side
Classic Pork Dumplings 8 pcs
Butter Chicken Dumplings
Classic Pork Dumplings
BBQ Pork Fried Rice
Loaded Kimchi Fries
Smokey Rangoon
XO Fried Rice
Fried Chicken

“Friday night the fresh halibut special was really delicious, perfectly cooked and flavorful. The generous portion was served with collard greens and a light lemon ginger buttery sauce. We also shared the mussels in miso ginger soup with bing slices. Bing is a crisp flat bread ... perfect with the soup. I think fries would go well with the mussels, but we couldn't resist the dumplings with hot chili sauce. So good! Looking forward to future seafood specials!“

4.9 Superb85 Reviews
Jefferson's American • $
743 Massachusetts St, Lawrence

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tenders with Fries Fried Pickles
Philly Cheesesteak
Traditional Wings
Buffalo Chicken
Boneless Wings
Fried Mushrooms
Mango Habanero
Cheeseburger
Chicken Wrap
Corn Nuggets

“Had a great time visiting Jefferson’s! The food was really good and we had great service. Lauren D. Was super attentive and really fun. She had great recommendations and was extremely personable. Can’t wait to try some more things on the menu.“

4.7 Superb168 Reviews
Ladybird Diner Diner • $$
721 Massachusetts St, Lawrence

Customers` Favorites

Straight-Up Biscuits and Gravy
Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Fancy French Toast
Huevos Rancheros
Chicken Pot Pie
Diner Breakfast
Avocado Toast
Cherry Pie
Hamburger

“Great food, great people, very friendly, personable, and tight knit. Everyone seems to enjoy themselves whether it’s the staff or the customers. The guy behind the bar is very fun, kind, and super efficient! I would highly recommend this place for anyone looking for either a classic breakfast, or something out of your comfort zone. If you’re in Lawrence, give this place a shot!“

4.7 Superb103 Reviews
Merchants Pub & Plate Gastropubs • $$
746 Massachusetts St, Lawrence

Customers` Favorites

Chipotle Chicken Sandwich
Bison Burger with Fries
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Famous Brussels Sprouts
Short Rib Gnocchi
Biscuits and Gravy
Quinoa Burger
Deviled Eggs
Mac & Cheese
Crab Cakes

“I am a little conflicted about this place. But maybe they had an "off" night as it was quite busy Saturday night, and there was a rather frantic energy about the whole establishment. The building is very beautiful which makes for a nice atmosphere. We sat at a teeny corner table under a television. The table was facing the wall which was odd and awkward which took away from the overall experience because we had our backd to the restaurant. It was crowded and we felt a bit cramped, so my husband and I just made the best of it, and decided to be cozy and enjoy ourselves pretending to be in our own little nook. However, in an establishment where dinner plates cost nearly $40 each and an "elevated" dining experience is expected, these types of seating situations should not even be an option.Our server was very personable, professional, and nice. But it was clear that he was very busy, and attending to many guests on his own, so the service was rather slow which I cannot blame the gentleman for, but still I needs to be noted.We ordered the deviled eggs. They came on a bed of some type of bacon relish, which had a rather off-putting gamey flavor. The eggs themselves were delicious though. My husband ordered the braised beef, and it was sublime. I ordered from the restaurant week 3 course meal menu. I had the braised beef empanada, shrimp gnocchi and the coconut tres leches cake. The empanada came with kimchi, and I loved the different flavors and tastes of this little dish. The gnocchi dish was rather uninspired. The shrimp was quite chewy, but the texture of the gnocchi was perfect. The dish was just okay. The tresh leches cake was perfection in every way.Overall, the experience was not what I expected it would be for a restaurant of this caliber. It has all the makings of a place that can deliver an extraordinary dining experience. But last night, they fell just a bit shor of achieving that. I believe I will go back once more on a less busy night and give it another chance for dinner.“

4.5 Superb83 Reviews
Jefferson's American • $
1540 Wakarusa Dr, Lawrence

Customers` Favorites

Philly Cheesesteak
Traditional Wings
Chicken Tenders
Buffalo Chicken
Fried Mushrooms
Boneless Wings
Fried Pickles
Corn Nuggets
Cheeseburger
Raw Oysters

“This is one of my favorite spots in Lawrence. I like their wraps and their barbecue mac 'n' cheese. I love getting their loaded cheese fries subbed with tots. Only for dine in though. They get soggy if you get them for takeout. The wait staff is always super friendly and attentive. The kitchen can be a bit slow at times but that's understandable with all the staffing issues going on in general. The atmosphere is fun, especially when it's busy. There are many TVs for watching sports.“

4.5 Superb176 Reviews
Leeway Franks American • $$
935 Iowa St, Lawrence

“What a find !! Very clean, great menu, top notch service and fabulous food. The meat was so good, we visited the butcher shop they own next door before we left the area. The tater tots and fries were done to perfection. Ice cold pop in a bottle. Very knowledgeable and proficient chef - we just can't say enough good and I will be back until I try everything on the menu. LOLKid-friendliness: Great kid menuParking: Park right in front -“

4.5 Superb153 Reviews
Runza Restaurant Fast Food • $
2700 Iowa St, Lawrence

Customers` Favorites

Swiss Mushroom Runza with Onion Rings
Mushroom Swiss Burger and Onion Rings
Mushroom and Swiss Runza with Fries
Double Cheeseburger Combo Meal
Original Runza Sandwich
Classic Chicken Sandwich
Cheese Runza Sandwich
Onion Rings and Fries
Twist Ice Cream Cone
French Onion Dip

“I got a chili and cinnamon roll to go, it was absolutely amazing. The gentleman at the register was friendly and made small talk, it reminded me of back him. And the food is absolutely affordable for a broke college student like me. I will definitely be back.“

4.6 Superb80 Reviews
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Bakery • $
1711 W 23rd St, Lawrence

Customers` Favorites

Scrambled Egg Hash Browns & Toast
Heath Crunch Cheesecake Pie
Sausage Biscuits and Gravy
Granny's Country Omelet
Classic Eggs Benedict
Brioche French Toast
Big Country Skillet
Lemon Meringue Pie
Breakfast Potatoes
Blueberry Pancakes

“Our server, Kiara was just amazing! The food is delicious too!Kid-friendliness: The atmosphere is very welcoming to kids! The servers and even other folks eating are just sweet as can be. You can tell this place brings in good people! Every time we've visited, they're just very friendly to kiddos :)“

4.6 Superb67 Reviews
Big Mill Pizza • $$
900 Mississippi St, Lawrence

Customers` Favorites

Mushroom Quinoa Burger
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Sweet Potato Fries
Night Moves Pizza
Burger and Fries
Pepperoni Pizza
Detroit Pizza
Sausage Pizza
French Fries
Meatballs

“I have to give Big Mill 5 stars for their meatballs alone, they are fantastic! They are so good I returned several nights in a row just for them. The broccoli, on the other hand, misses the mark, and I recommend you skip the kale salad entirely. I'm sure I will return for more meatballs and to try other dishes.Service varied depending on who the waitress was and dining in versus take out.The restaurant has a bar area and a dining area and both are good depending on what mood you're in.“

4.4 Superb122 Reviews
First Watch Breakfast • $
2540 Iowa St Suite D, Lawrence

Customers` Favorites

Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon
Elevated Egg Sandwich
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Floridian French Toast
Million Dollar Bacon
Multigrain Pancakes
Parma Skillet Hash
Backdoor with Gruy
Biscuits and Gravy
Belgian Waffle

“The Brooklyn Breakfast sandwich was the breakfast sandwich I didn't know I needed in life. The saltiness of the meat paired well with the creaminess of the egg yolk and the richness of the cheese! Excellent!! The Traditional breakfast was great. Perfectly crispy bacon, eggs were on point, and the toast and potatoes were fantastic. Definitely recommend!!“

4.4 Superb82 Reviews
Wine Dive + Kitchen American • $$
741 Massachusetts St, Lawrence

Customers` Favorites

Maple Bacon Appetizer
Harvest Apple Salad
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Fried Deviled Eggs
French Onion Soup
Ahi Tuna Nachos
Coconut Shrimp
Coq Au Vin
Lamb Shank
Meatballs

“I was really excited about this restaurant but last night was a bit disappointing. We had a darling attentive waitress but we had to wait for over an hour for our food. We had told our servers we were in a hurry to get to the KU game. We didn't order anything that should have taken a long time. The pretzels were amazing dipped in a cheese sauce. I was underwhelmed with my burger. It was quite salty and I was very disappointed in the sweet potato fries. Maybe it was a bad night for them because the prior time I was there, it was all really good. I will definitely try it again and will hope it's a better night.“

4.3 Superb195 Reviews
Smallcakes Lawrence American • $
4801 Bauer Farm Dr ste f, Lawrence

Customers` Favorites

Doggy Cupcakes Chocolate Cream Blueberry Pancake Choco Holic
Pink Chocolate Cupcake - Each
Choco-Holic Cupcake - Each

“The red velvet cupcakes were a hit for my spouse's birthday! I enjoyed how tasty and filling they were, freshly baked. That said I have to warn that these are not diabetic-friendly; they are generous with the icing, which is on the sweet side. 11/10 will buy again though! (PS photo of spouse edited for privacy, but that's really pretty much how his smile looked IRL.)“

4.5 Superb37 Reviews
Set Em Up Jack's American • $$
1800 E 23rd St Ste. G, Lawrence

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Gizzards and Gravy
Al Green Burger and Fries
Sweet Fire Boneless Wings
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Fried Chicken
Chicken Fried Steak
Jalapeño Crunchers
Spaghetti w Alfredo
Chicken Quesadilla
Fat Bottom Burger

“I love this place. They serve really excellent food for a decent price. The specials are always good. They have really good burgers as well. Some of my favorite meals from here are the open face roast beef, the CFS, the smoked Carolina gold chicken sandwich. The servers are all very nice and take care of the guests extremely well.“

4.3 Superb97 Reviews
Culver’s American • $
2111 W 33rd St, Lawrence

Customers` Favorites

Double Butter Burger with Cheese
Patty Melt with Cheese Curds
Mushroom Swiss Burger
Butterburger Cheese
Chicken Sandwich
Frozen Custard
Chicken Tenders
Cheese Sauce
Curderburger
Onion Rings

“The food is excellent. The staff are very friendly, courteous and efficient. The atmosphere is pleasant, although somewhat noisy at times, depending on the clientele. An excellent place to dine.Wheelchair accessibility: There is handicap parking at the north side of the building and the entrance is located on the west side.“

4.3 Superb90 Reviews
The Big Biscuit Breakfast • $
4821 W 6th St, Lawrence

Customers` Favorites

Scrambled Eggs Hash Browns & Half Order Biscuits and Gravy
The Bigger Big Breakfast
Alamo Breakfast Burrito
Buttermilk Biscuit
Chicken & Waffles
Sticky Biscuit
Sausage Gravy
Jim's Platter
Cinnamon Roll
Chicken Fried

“This was the first time I've eaten at the big biscuit and I was pleased. The food was delicious. I had the cowboy (chicken fried chicken with eggs and cream gravy). It was pricey (17.99) but oh man was it filling and tasty. The menu selection had cheaper selections too as well as a wide selection of choices. The server was polite and helpful. He checked on us several times and made sure our drinks never emptied. If breakfast is one of your favorite meals, you won't go wrong choosing to eat here.“

4.3 Superb86 Reviews
Cellar Door American •
7 W 11th St, Lawrence

Customers` Favorites

Latte and Cinnamon Roll
Biscuits and Gravy
Breakfast Sandwich
English Muffins
Bread & Cookies
Bag of Fries
Financier
Bagel

“Stopped in for lunch today. Had the tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich combo. So good. The soup had just a hint of zip; nice on a blustery day. The sandwich was made with several different cheeses, a blackberry jam, on artisan bread. Yes! This intimate joint is popular and special“

4.3 Superb80 Reviews
Lawrence Beer Co West Bar • $$
4811 Bob Billings Pkwy, Lawrence

Customers` Favorites

Waffle Fries Basket
Nachos Supreme
Pretzel Bites
Larry Sauce
Reuben
Wings

“A very modern but relaxing place to get beer and food. Our waitress was so kind and attentive. The food was amazing, I think their burger is probably one of the best ones I've ever had, the fries were also TO DIE FOR. I will absolutely be returning again!“

4.2 Good122 Reviews
J. Wilson's New American • $$
4821 W 6th St Suite A, Lawrence

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken Thigh Sandwich
Shrimp Scampi Linguine
Jalapeno Grilled Cheese
Dill Pickle Soup
Lamp Crab Cakes
Caesar Salad
Salmon Burger
Eggs Benedict
Quinoa Salad
Beignets

“Wonderful service, great food and good for the price. The staff are all so pleasant and helpful--not just there to earn a paycheck.Wheelchair accessibility: Not a ton of parking right by front door, but more around the corner. Staff was helpful in accommodating my mom's chair and helped with the doors as they are big and heavy.“

4.2 Good88 Reviews
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