Best Restaurants in Lawrence, KS
Updated August 2026
We ranked 236 restaurants in Lawrence, KS by their average rating and number of reviews to surface the 20 best. Every pick links to a full listing with contact details, opening hours, photos, and an interactive map.
Best Restaurants in Lawrence, KS
No. 1: Runza
No reviews yet3418 W 6th StNo. 2: Sandwich Bowl
No reviews yet3514 Clinton Pkwy Ste ENo. 3: Pachamama
No reviews yet2161 Quail Creek DrNo. 4: Pizza Hut
No reviews yet3201 S Iowa StNo. 5: Steak 'n Shake
No reviews yet3111 S. Nieder Rd.No. 6: Casey's
No reviews yet3111 Nieder RdNo. 7: Olive&I Bagels
No reviews yet2351 W 31st StNo. 8: Back Yard Burgers
No reviews yet2351 W 31st StNo. 9: Runza
No reviews yet2700 S Iowa StNo. 10: Paleteria Chihuahua
No reviews yet3020 Iowa St # CNo. 11: On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
No reviews yet3080 Iowa StNo. 12: BurgerIM
No reviews yet3140 Iowa St Ste 106No. 13: Panda Express
No reviews yet3310 Iowa StNo. 14: Culver's
No reviews yet2111 W 33rd StNo. 15: Boulevard Grill
No reviews yet200 McDonald DrNo. 16: Humble Donut
No reviews yet4801 Bauer Farm DrNo. 17: Tous Les Jours Lawrence
No reviews yet525 Wakarusa Dr CNo. 18: Blue Moose
No reviews yet525 Wakarusa Dr Ste DNo. 19: Burgers by Biggs
No reviews yet1520 Wakarusa DrNo. 20: Chipotle Mexican Grill
No reviews yet4000 W 6th St
How we rank
This list is generated automatically from 236 restaurantsin Lawrence, KS, ranked by average customer rating and then by the number of reviews — so a 4.8 with hundreds of reviews outranks a 5.0 with one. We don't accept payment for placement, and the order refreshes as new ratings come in. Last updated August 2026.
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