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Bird Dog Bar, Lawrence, KS
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Bird Dog Bar, Lawrence, KS
Bird Dog Bar, Lawrence, KS

Bird Dog Bar

4.0
4
174 Reviews
$30 and under
American
*** COMING SOON***
Bird Dog Bar is hosting a Thanksgiving brunch from 11am-2pm on Thanksgiving day. Menu and pricing to come soon! We are currently taking reservations.

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.

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
    Please call Thomas, Max, or McKenzie at 785-830-3921 for information on Bird Dog Bar.
  • Private party contact
    Jake Crane: (785) 830-3921
  • Neighborhood
    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 174 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

174 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    The buffet area was really pretty and the food was good. Unfortunately there was bacon in the mashed potatoes so that turned a lot of people off who don’t eat pork, including some of my family members. They should have considered that and had a vegetarian option. We had a table in the very back of the large room so there were no windows and the service was not good. We felt like we were basically forgotten back there. We had to track someone down for service from the time we got there and throughout the meal. They added a 21% gratuity because there were six of us in our party. Normally for decent service I would tip more than that even for a buffet on Thanksgiving, but in this case I felt like it was much more than the service that we received. We even had to track someone down just so we could pay to leave. For the price I would not recommend it or go back again.

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  2. KristiC

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The family loved the Thanksgiving buffet. Highly recommended and it was so nice not to have to make a mess at home. We had a great time!

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  3. Laura

    Kansas City

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Wonderful Staff!! On time reservations. The hotel and restaurant are beautiful and clean!!

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  4. AlexisR

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience1
    The brunch menu only lasts until 10, and we were really hoping to eat brunch at our 11am reservation, but instead we ate a very early lunch which was disappointing. The food was tasty, but the service was extremely slow and our server said a snarky remark when we said we needed to split the check. The environment is really cool but they could use some music in here!

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  5. TroyM

    Phoenix

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Short staffed in the kitchen. Received 20 percent discount for the long wait.

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  6. TracyK

    South Dakota

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    We were placed in a banquet hall. Water glass was served broken. Food was delivered 30 minutes apart Half was cold. No thanks

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  7. ThomasG

    Kansas City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic from beginning to end. Went for a birthday dinner. Especially happy with the cocktails and Adrian gave impeccable service.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    We had really poor service, but the food was fine.

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  9. PamK

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Reservations for a group of 8 post graduation is a hard time for reservations. The Red Dog offered a nice graduation menu, a guitar played aware that people wanted to talk and excellent service. We couldn’t have asked for a better location to host three generations of KU graduates for a farewell dinner. The view from the roof afterwards was a bonus.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    9 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We made a reservation on OpenTable. When we arrived we were informed that OpenTable ‘wasn’t working’ and we could wait an hour for a table. Very disappointing.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    Food was great, service was not. We were one of only a handful of tables at the time. There were multiple servers working even though it was slow. We were in a corner which I did appreciate however we rarely saw our server. We never got our appetizer and couldn’t get more drinks ordered. After our meal was done our server did come back and ask if we wanted more drinks. They were also out of multiple items on the menu but we weren’t informed until we tried to order the items and then the server said oh I think we’re out of that… French fries were one of the items they were out of. Maybe you tell us before we look at the menu when you’re out of French fries.

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  12. TiffanyM

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, food and drinks were delicious. Atmosphere was perfect for a Sunday lunch with family.

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  13. Janetnet

    Denver

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Said brunch was served till 11am on the website however brunch stopped being served at 9:45am

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 2, 2021

    overall2food2service4ambience1
    Fine if your a student going to watch the game

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  15. CharlieS

    St. Louis

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2020

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    It was a basketball game night, but the place seemed short-staffed. The food was good, there seemed to be some confusion as what was available, as a result of it being game night.

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  16. JuanJ

    Kansas City

    20 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Our server took too long to greet us, take our drink order, forgot to give us steak knives for our dinner, and forgot to bring my wife her sangrias.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my daughter’s 17th birthday and we had a family get together. The waiter, bartender and staff were super nice and accommodating not to mention super friendly. Appetizers, entrees, desserts and cocktails were excellent. We were able to make a reservation and enjoyed the free valet parking.

    1 person found this helpful

  18. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Went NYE and ate at On The Hill. The aioli shrimp appetizer was wonderful. For mains we had the KC strip the gnocchi bolognese. Both were well-prepared and tasty. The wine list was short, but some nice choices at reasonable prices. We enjoyed a French Syrah. Service was very good, and all the staff were very friendly.

    1 person found this helpful

  19. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Graduation celebration

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  20. kaw1

    St. Louis

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    They did a great job taking care of such a large group of people. We will definitely return when we are back in town!

    1 person found this helpful

  21. MurphView

    Nashville

    20 reviews

    1.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2019

    overall1food4service1ambience2
    Had a reservation Afro 7:15 and sat down at 8:30 PM. Several open tables including 2 long tables. The manager walked away and said I needed to speak with the hostess. None of the hostesses knew what to do and I still don’t know what was going on. The staff was kind and finally accommodating but I would not work for the manager. They are the only gig on campus and it’s too bad. They need some competition.

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  22. stephanieg

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2019

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Had a great time at the Oread and Bird Dog restaurant. Great place

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  23. RichardB

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2019

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    The worst dining experience ever. The service was ridiculously bad. We waited 40 mins and complained to other waiter that we need to be helped and nobody help. The food was almost as bad as the service.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and wonderful service! Would definitely go back!

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  25. Chris

    Kansas City

    88 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding! All the way around!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2019

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Overall average experience.

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  27. TravelingPalate

    Kansas City

    68 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2019

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Took family to enjoy The Oread, views from the Nest, the tribute to dogs and explore breakfast and lunch options. Great breakfast selections including their various egg Benedict options and bacon infused waffles. Lunch included a tasty chicken carbonara, numerous classic sandwiches and salads. Tried the citrus grilled chicken which touched the right notes with strawberries, blueberries, mandarin oranges, pineapple and candied pecans. Happy to return for the limestone ambiance and variety of good food. Will check out the fried pickles and queso next time.

    1 person found this helpful

  28. BillC

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good atmosphere and all the waitstaff and employees were friendly and courteous, the food was amazing and we had very fast service and price was very affordable. We will definitely recommend Bird Dog Bar and will be back.

    1 person found this helpful

  29. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 21, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great evening to be outside! Beautiful patio area!

    1 person found this helpful

  30. Jane57

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Father’s Day

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  31. Sarah

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dining experience

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  32. ShellyF

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. I had eaten at the Bar while my daughter attended KU a few years ago but hadn't visited since. Brought friends and we felt that the quality and prices were awesome! We'll be back. Took a quick peek of the Nest while we were there. Had another concert to attend so didn't stay this time. Will look for a band to come back and enjoy with drinks some weekend down the road.

    1 person found this helpful

  33. LilyM

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved eating at Bird Dog on my last day in Lawrence; definitely a great way to kick off graduation day!

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  34. MarcieNJ

    Kansas City

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service food and fun atmosphere for KU fans.

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  35. LauraH

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was very good, and the ambiance was warm and inviting!

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  36. JWilly

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2019

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    The bar has valet parking which is very nice and it's very large to accommodate big groups. Inside the Hotel it's very cool Old Stone work nice bar to have drinks at and watch games too.

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  37. AmyC

    Kansas City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2018

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    We went to On the Hill for Christmas Eve. Expected it to be busy but it wasn't. We were sat at 6:30 and our food did not come to the table for almost an hour. We were told that the kitchen was backed up. Totally understandable if you don't have a full staff and it was a holiday. Not a big deal. When our food arrived, it was warm at best. I don't mind waiting that long but the food should be hot. All three of our meals were cold. Terrible.

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  38. BrandyM

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thanksgiving was excellent! The food and staff were amazing.

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  39. DougG

    Kansas City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great location, wonderful service, good food and daily specials - everything you need!

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  40. ElaineH

    Kansas City

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2018

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Bad experience, very slow service, food cold. Water dripping down from ceiling. Would not recommend

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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 4 stars by 174 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bird Dog Bar

1200 Oread Ave, Lawrence, KS 66044

Additional information

  • Cross street
    1200 Oread Ave
  • Neighborhood
    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
    $30 and under
  • 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
    Please call Thomas, Max, or McKenzie at 785-830-3921 for information on Bird Dog Bar.
  • Private party contact
    Jake Crane: (785) 830-3921
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