Bird Dog Bar

Name: Bird Dog Bar
Address: 1200 Oread Ave, Lawrence, KS, United States, 66044
Telephone: (785) 830-3921
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 3.9

3.9

190 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

18 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 1 time today

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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Private dining

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Sat 08:00–00:00 Sun 08:00–22:00 Bar Mon–Thu 11:00–23:00 Fri 11:00–00:00 Sun 08:00–23:00 BIRD DOG Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri 11:00–22:00
Phone number
(785) 830-3921
Website
http://www.theoread.com/
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

Location
1200 Oread Ave, Lawrence, KS 66044
Area
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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Tortilla Chips and DipUS$6.00
Served with fire-roasted salsa
Chicken WingsUS$15.00
Choice of buffalo, garlic parmesan, KC dry rub, or sweet cheese thai chili sauce.
Bavarian Soft PretzelsUS$12.00
Three soft pretzel baguettes served with creole mustard & white cheddar cheese
Spinach and Artichoke DipUS$15.00
House blend of cream cheese, herbs, spinach, and artichoke. Served with garlic crostini and tricolored tortilla chips
NachosUS$12.00
Torilla chips, choice of pulled pork or chicken, black bean corn salsa, cheese blend, queso, tomato, sour cream.
Roasted Vegetable QuesadillaUS$13.00
Squash, zucchini, portobello mushrooms, carrots, onions, with cheddar jack cheese in a garlic herb tortilla. Served with house made salsa and sour cream
Ahi Poke TostadosUS$16.00
Ahi Grade Tuna. house marinade, wonton "tostada" shells, wasabi crema, sesame seed, green oinion
Homestyle Chicken TendersUS$14.00
Breaded and fried chicken tenders served with a market side and choice of dipping sauce

Handheld

Street TacosUS$15.00
House smoked pulled pork, coleslaw, and sriracha aioli
Voodoo ChickenUS$15.00
Blackened Chicken with Pepperjack Cheese, and Creole Remoulade. Served with a market side
Smoked Turkey and Brie BLTUS$16.00
Smoked turkey, bacon, brie cheese, lettuce, tomato, and cranberry mayo. Served on roma bread and with a market side
Caesar WrapUS$10.00
Crisp romaine lettuce with croutons, parmesan cheese, and a creamy caesar sauce in a garlic herb tortilla, served with a market side
Build Your Own Burger*US$16.00
Choice of pepper jack, swiss, cheddar, or bleu cheese, served on a brioche bun and served with a market side. $1 each - bacon, avocado, sautéed mushrooms, fried egg
Oread CubanUS$16.00
House smoked pulled pork, sliced ham, swiss, pickles, and creole mustard

Salad

Cobb SaladUS$15.00
Romaine, grilled chicken, avocado, boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, bacon, blue cheese crumbles
Chicken CaesarUS$13.00
Romaine lettuce, grilled marinated chicken, parmesan, croutons, caesar dressing
House SaladUS$11.00
Greens mix topped with julienne carrots, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion with a choice of dressing

Flatbread

Classic FlatbreadUS$15.00
Sausage, Pepperoni, Mozzarella Cheese
MargheritaUS$15.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomaotes, Basil & Topped with a Balsamic Reduction.

Entree

Blackened Salmon US$25.00
chipotle butter, wild rice, featured vegetable
Fish n ChipsUS$17.00
Hand battered atlantic cod, beer battered fries, creole remoulade
12 oz Ribeye Steak*US$34.00
Angus beef charbroiled to temp, served with a choice of two sides.

Sweet Bites

Cinnamon PretzelsUS$8.00
Chocolate Overload CakeUS$8.00
Creme Brulee CheesecakeUS$8.00

Market Side

Beer Battered Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Onion Rings
Brussel Sprouts

Specialty Cocktails

Old FashionedUS$15.00
Whistle pig rye, simple, bitters, cherry, orange
Sophisticated LadyUS$14.00
Cucumber, Teeling Small Batch, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, St. Germain
Hurricane OreadUS$12.00
Dark rum, passion fruit puree, orange juice, lime juice, simple, genadine
Spiced Pear MargaritaUS$16.00
Tremana resposado, cointreau, spiced pear Liqueur, cinnamon syrup, sour
Flavored MuleUS$12.00
Titos vodka, ginger beer, lime juice, and choice of strawberry or blackberry.
Lance-TiniUS$12.00
Tito's, kahlua, espresso, and baileys
Violet BlushUS$14.00
Kettle One Peach and Orange Blossom, chambord, blackberry syrup, lemon juice
Serena's Legacy MartiniUS$14.00
Grey Goose, Luxardo, Lemon Juice, Cranberry, Plum Bitters

Wine By The Glass

TattingerUS$22.00
Champagne
La MarcaUS$11.00
Prosecco
EnotriaUS$14.00
Moscato
AixUS$10.00
Rosé
Kungfu GirlUS$9.00
Riesling
La CremaUS$14.00
Pinot Gris
AcrobatUS$11.00
Pinot Gris
Matanzas CreekUS$14.00
Sauvignon Blanc
Unshackled US$14.00
Chardonnay
Salmon RunUS$12.00
Chardonnay
Sea SunUS$13.00
Pinot Noir
The Velvet DevilUS$10.00
Merlot
ConundrumUS$10.00
Red Blend
BonanzaUS$14.00
Cabernet
DaouUS$14.00
Cabernet

Wine By The Bottle

MoetUS$197.00
Champagne
SimiUS$70.00
Chardonnay
LukeUS$58.00
Cabernet

Draft Beer

Boulevard Wheat
Boulevard Tank 7
Boulevard Bourbon Quad (9%)
Yuengling Lager
Yuengling Flight
Blue Moon
Princess Yum Yum
Raspberry Kolsch
Free State Ad Astra
Free State Yakamaniac IPA
KC Beir Co Dunkle
23rd Street Bitter Prof.
Left Hand Milk Stout
Michelob Ultra
Una Familia
Mexican Lager
Corona Extra

Bottles, Cans, Seltzers

Boulevard Wheat
Boulevard Pale Ale
Boulevard Quirk
Blue Moon
Pacifico Clara
Angry Orchard
Coors Light
High Noon
Heineken Non-Alchoholic
Free State Oatmeal Stout
Deschutes Black Butte Porter
Tallgrass Vanilla Stout
Odell 90 Schilling
Dogfishhead 90 min IPA (9%)
New Belgium Trippel (9.5%)
Budweiser
Bud Light
Miller Lite
Michelob Ultra
Bud Light Seltzer

Mocktails

Apple MuleUS$7.00
Apple juice, lime juice, ginger beer
Vanilla Cran MimosaUS$7.00
Vanilla syrup, cranberry juice, soda water

What 190 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
3.8Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

190 Reviews

J
Jessica
Nashville
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
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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Sara
Kansas City
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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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Jenn
VIP
San Francisco
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 27 September 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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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Kansas City
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 May 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Had a lunch reservation on graduation day and was so disappointed in our experience - was a terrible ending to a happy day. While I expected service to take longer than normal, we waited over an hour for our food. The onion rings were burnt. We wanted to send them back but our server did not return so we finally ate them bc we were starving. When the food we ordered for our meal finally arrived, it was terrible. My salad was completely wilted - the greens appeared to be cooked and the plate was hot. When I said this to the server, he said it was supposed to be this way. It was inedible. The other food was cold but we did not want to wait any longer for them to correct it. I never write reviews, but this was such a terrible experience that I decided to share our experience. Friends who had not even made a reservation finished their meal at another restaurant before we were even served.
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TiffanyB
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Energetic, fun servers. Food was solid bar food. Options limited perhaps due to a very busy weekend in a college town.
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TinaJ
VIP
Kansas City
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 13 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Cute little hotel restaurant Great food great drinks Cozy- TVs for sports.
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JimS
VIP
Essex
42 reviews
3.0
42 reviews
Dined on 31 March 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We went there for the Easter buffet and were very disappointed. Food was very average at best.. overcooked prime rib and all meats were very dry. They even added on a 21% tip and didn’t inform us that was the policy for Easter. We found out ourselves. Pretty disappointed with this as we traveled in from Denver and we can’t recommend.
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CherylP
Kansas City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 31 March 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First of all.. the taste of the food was great .. the prime rib was too tough to chew .. I arrived at 10:30 and the buffet had more lunch - dinner items than breakfast… the event ad made it seem like mimosa’s and bloody Mary’s were included in the cost .. after all it was $50 a person.. many other people thought that also… it was not and the charge was pretty high….. the service was amazing .. honest review..
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Chicago
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 24 February 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The service was not bad. The best part of the meal was tbe appetizer of chips and queso. The shrimp Caesar wrap was underwhelming. The grilled shrimp had very little flavor and was a bit overcooked. And the croutons in both the wrap and the Caesar salad were soggy, despite the salad being underdressed. On the positive side, the onion rings and sweet potato fries were highlights. Overall takeaway for the meal is the quality doesn’t live up to the price.
Bird Dog BarResponded on 22 March 2024
Sorry to hear the Caesar Wrap was not up to standards. It is literally one of my favorite items, so I'm sad we didn't execute. If you're willing, let me know and I'd love to have you back for an entree on us. We do have great food and we'd love for you to experience it.
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Lola
VIP
Chicago
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on 18 February 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Chloe was an amazing server and has such a bubbly personality. The restaurant wasn’t noisy and food was decent. It was the perfect way to wrap up our stay at The Oread. My group had the Brioche French toast, an omelet, and biscuits and gravy which we’d all order 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 3.9 stars by 190 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

18 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

1200 Oread Ave, Lawrence, KS 66044

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
1200 Oread Ave
Area
Lawrence
Hours of Operation
Sat 08:00–00:00 Sun 08:00–22:00 Bar Mon–Thu 11:00–23:00 Fri 11:00–00:00 Sun 08:00–23:00 BIRD DOG Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri 11:00–22:00
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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theoread.com/
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

Bird Dog Bar

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Shareables

Tortilla Chips and DipUS$6.00

Chicken WingsUS$15.00

Bavarian Soft PretzelsUS$12.00

Spinach and Artichoke DipUS$15.00

NachosUS$12.00

Roasted Vegetable QuesadillaUS$13.00

Ahi Poke TostadosUS$16.00

Homestyle Chicken TendersUS$14.00

Handheld

Street TacosUS$15.00

Voodoo ChickenUS$15.00

Smoked Turkey and Brie BLTUS$16.00

Caesar WrapUS$10.00

Build Your Own Burger*US$16.00

Oread CubanUS$16.00

Salad

Cobb SaladUS$15.00

Chicken CaesarUS$13.00

House SaladUS$11.00

Flatbread

Classic FlatbreadUS$15.00

MargheritaUS$15.00

Entree

Blackened Salmon US$25.00

Fish n ChipsUS$17.00

12 oz Ribeye Steak*US$34.00

Sweet Bites

Cinnamon PretzelsUS$8.00

Chocolate Overload CakeUS$8.00

Creme Brulee CheesecakeUS$8.00

Market Side

Beer Battered Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

Onion Rings

Brussel Sprouts

Specialty Cocktails

Old FashionedUS$15.00

Sophisticated LadyUS$14.00

Hurricane OreadUS$12.00

Spiced Pear MargaritaUS$16.00

Flavored MuleUS$12.00

Lance-TiniUS$12.00

Violet BlushUS$14.00

Serena's Legacy MartiniUS$14.00

Wine By The Glass

TattingerUS$22.00

La MarcaUS$11.00

EnotriaUS$14.00

AixUS$10.00

Kungfu GirlUS$9.00

La CremaUS$14.00

AcrobatUS$11.00

Matanzas CreekUS$14.00

Unshackled US$14.00

Salmon RunUS$12.00

Sea SunUS$13.00

The Velvet DevilUS$10.00

ConundrumUS$10.00

BonanzaUS$14.00

DaouUS$14.00

Wine By The Bottle

MoetUS$197.00

SimiUS$70.00

LukeUS$58.00

Draft Beer

Boulevard Wheat

Boulevard Tank 7

Boulevard Bourbon Quad (9%)

Yuengling Lager

Yuengling Flight

Blue Moon

Princess Yum Yum

Free State Ad Astra