Bird Dog Bar

4.0

163 reviews

$30 and under

American

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Bird Dog Bar is located on the lobby level of the The Oread, Lawrence’s premier hotel. Bird Dog Bar / On The Hill features delicious burgers, nachos, sandwiches, spinach dips, and wraps. The Oread also houses On The Hill, which has an exquisite menu of Italian Farmhouse Cuisine. Must call for reservations for On The Hill.
FREE valet parking for non-overnight dining guests (with the exception of special event weekends and home KU games)

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.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

11 Aug 2022

19:00

Booked 2 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Italian
Hours of Operation
BIRD DOG Mon–Thu, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 7:00 am–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:30 am
Phone number
(785) 830-3921
Website
http://www.theoread.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Catering
Looking for the perfect place to host an unforgettable party or intimate gathering? There is no need to look any further. With the ability to rent your own space and the affordable prices, The Oread is the ultimate environment to let loose and let your worries escape you. From a delightful dinner and dance in one of our spectacular ballrooms to a night of dancing and laughing in the bars, the opportunities are endless. The assortment of food that our amazing chefs can prepare upon request and the atmosphere will put guests in a state of complete enjoyment and utter amazement.
Private party facilities
Please call Kyle at 785-830-3921 for information on private bird dog events.
Private party contact
Jake Crane: (785) 830-3921

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
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Fried PicklesUS$8.00
Pickle chips, horseradish & ranch
Bavarian Style PretzelsUS$9.00
3 soft baguettes, beer cheese & spicy brown mustard
Southwest Spring RollsUS$10.00
Crispy wonton stuffed with black beans, corn, jalapeños, jack cheese, minced red peppers & salsa ranch
NachosUS$11.00
Steak or chicken, tortilla strips, lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar jack cheese, sour cream & jalapeños
Bird Dog WingsUS$15.00
8 traditional wings with house blend spices served with bleu cheese or ranch. Flavor options: buffalo, garlic parmesan, honey BBQ, teriyaki & sweet chili
Spinach DipUS$12.00
Creamy house made spinach dip served with warm tortilla chips

Salads & Wraps

Dressings: ranch, bleu cheese, honey mustard, thousand island, balsamic vinaigrette, italian & caesar

House Salad
Mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, cheddar jack cheese, croutons & choice of dressing
- HalfUS$5.00
- FullUS$8.00
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons & tossed in caesar dressing
- HalfUS$5.00
- FullUS$8.00
Buffalo Chicken WrapUS$11.00
Fried buffalo chicken strips, lettuce, tomatoes & zesty ranch dressing with choice of side
Spicy Chicken WrapUS$11.00
Fajita chicken, cheddar jack cheese mix, romaine lettuce, tomato, bacon, chipotle cream with choice of side
Chicken Caesar WrapUS$11.00
Grilled or fried chicken, romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, caesar dressing with choice of side
Steak WrapUS$12.00
Cheddar jack cheese, seasoned rice, black beans, fajita-style peppers & onions with choice of side

Favorites

Chicken TendersUS$12.00
Breaded chicken tenders with french fries. Flavor options: buffalo, garlic parmesan, honey BBQ, teriyaki & sweet chili
Classic CheeseburgerUS$11.00
Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle & sharp cheddar cheese with your choice of side
Boulevard Beer CheeseburgerUS$12.00
Boulevard beer cheese, fried onion strings, cheddar cheese & bacon with your choice of side
Turkey MeltUS$13.00
Smoked turkey, havarti cheese, bacon & avocado on sourdough with your choice of side

Entrées

Prime Kc StripUS$29.00
10 oz. strip with a port wine demi glace served with grilled asparagus & a loaded baked potato
Blackened SalmonUS$24.00
8 oz. baked and blackened salmon served with seasoned rice & teriyaki broccoli
Fettucine AlfredoUS$18.00
Savory alfredo sauce & pecorino cheese with your choice of shrimp, chicken, or broccoli
The JayhawkerUS$14.00
Classic mac n' cheese topped with tasty buffalo chicken tenders & smothered in melted jack cheese

Kids

Grilled CheeseUS$7.00
American cheese melted on white bread served with fries
Mac-N-CheeseUS$7.00
Elbow macaroni with a house blend of cheeses served with fries
Chicken TendersUS$7.00
2 lightly battered & fried chicken tenders served with fries

Sides

A la Carte

$3.99

Seasoned Rice
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Teriyaki Broccoli
House Salad
Caesar Salad

Premium Sides

A la carte $4.99

Grilled Asparagus
Loaded Baked Potato
Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Desserts

Brownie Ice Cream SandwichUS$12.00
With chocolate syrup (feeds 4 people)
CheesecakeUS$7.00
With your choice of chocolate, strawberry, or caramel sauce

Beverages

Coffee / Tea

Iced Unsweetened - Earl Grey
Green
Breakfast

Soda

Pepsi
Diet Pepsi
Dr. Pepper
Diet Dr. Pepper
Mountain Dew
Sprite
Lemonade

Juice

Apple
Orange
Cranberry
Pineapple
Grapefruit
Tomato

Milk

Whole
Chocolate

What 163 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.0

4 based on all time ratings

4Food
3.9Service
4Ambience
4Value

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TiffanyM
Kansas City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, food and drinks were delicious. Atmosphere was perfect for a Sunday lunch with family.
J
Janetnet
Denver
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 10 April 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Said brunch was served till 11am on the website however brunch stopped being served at 9:45am
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 2 October 2021
overall2food2service4ambience1
Fine if your a student going to watch the game
CS
CharlieS
St. Louis
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 17 February 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.
JJ
JuanJ
Kansas City
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on 15 February 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.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 February 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.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on 1 January 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.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Graduation celebration
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kaw1
St. Louis
67 reviews
vip
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on 22 September 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!
MV
MurphView
Nashville
17 reviews
vip
1.0
17 reviews
Dined on 22 September 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.
s
stephanieg
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 September 2019
overall5food5service3ambience5
Had a great time at the Oread and Bird Dog restaurant. Great place
RB
RichardB
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 21 September 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.
OT
OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 September 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and wonderful service! Would definitely go back!
C
Chris
Kansas City
74 reviews
vip
5.0
74 reviews
Dined on 10 September 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding! All the way around!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 August 2019
overall3food3service3ambience3
Overall average experience.
TP
TravelingPalate
Kansas City
66 reviews
vip
4.0
66 reviews
Dined on 20 July 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.
BC
BillC
Kansas City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 June 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.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 June 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great evening to be outside! Beautiful patio area!
J
Jane57
Washington DC
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on 16 June 2019
overall4food4service4ambience5
Father’s Day
S
Sarah
Kansas City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 June 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dining experience
SF
ShellyF
Kansas City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 June 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.
LM
LilyM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 May 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved eating at Bird Dog on my last day in Lawrence; definitely a great way to kick off graduation day!
MN
MarcieNJ
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 13 April 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service food and fun atmosphere for KU fans.
LH
LauraH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 March 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was very good, and the ambiance was warm and inviting!
JW
JWilly
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 February 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.
AC
AmyC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 25 December 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.
BM
BrandyM
St. Louis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thanksgiving was excellent! The food and staff were amazing.
DG
DougG
Kansas City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 30 October 2018
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great location, wonderful service, good food and daily specials - everything you need!
EH
ElaineH
Kansas City
7 reviews
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on 2 September 2018
overall1food1service1ambience1
Bad experience, very slow service, food cold. Water dripping down from ceiling. Would not recommend
L
Laura
Kansas City
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 23 July 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
My family was in town visiting. The food was great, the server was fast, and the manager came out flying a huge helium Shark drone for Shark week....he was really fun and entertaining. We have always enjoyed dining here. It was neat to go to the 8th floor and look out over the KU campus and the football field.
JW
JoeW
Kansas City
5 reviews
vip
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on 10 July 2018
overall1food1service1ambience3
This evening my wife and I had the displeasure of eating at the Bird Dog Bar in the Oread Hotel. What was supposed to be a relaxing dinner was anything but. I asked for a glass of merlot and our waitress looked at me dumbfounded, finally she asked if this was a wine! I ordered the Salmon with a teriyaki glaze, they forgot the teriyaki and the salmon was severely overcooked. At the end of the main course the waitress gave us the bill, didn’t ask if we wanted coffee or dessert, and just walked away. We decided, rightly or wrongly, that rather than make a scene we would pay the bill and would just never frequent this place again. Also, it was strange that we were not given a guest (second) copy of our credit card receipt for our records. On the way out the door they started to vacuum the restaurant even though it was still dinner service and the place was mostly full. I told the hostess that I could not believe they started vacuuming during dinner hours! Imagine my surprise when I got home and found out that my credit card had been charged for a 20% tip even though I had left 15%. I called the restaurant told them my concern, asked for a manager and waited on the phone for 10 minutes. Finally I was told there was no manager available even though 2 were on staff when we left; I left a message with the hostess and asked them to have a manager call me. It is now an hour and a half later, I called back and was told that a manager was still not available. I informed the hostess that I was planning to post a negative review if I did not hear back in 10 minutes. One minute later he called back! I decided to post this as a warning to future patrons. This place is a disaster, do not waste your time here!!!
DD
DinerDan
Kansas City
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on 23 June 2018
overall1food1service1ambience1
When we arrived they did not have any record of our reservation. I received an email from Open Table to confirm our reservation then another email asking for me to confirm. On The Hill is a small Italian restaurant in a large hotel on the campus of the University of Kansas. The hotel manager got on his phone and could see our reservation yet the maitre d’ did not look at or not have access to Open Table. He was completely booked.but we were seated at a table off to the side in an overflow/storage area. Once seated we were not greeted by a wait staff. We could see the maitre d’ and a couple of staff “arguing” over who would wait on us. After 10 minutes of still not being waited on, we left. I was very disappointed as I had been wanting to try this new restaurant. How can a restaurant be on Open Table yet not access any reservations made!?! It is not 100% the fault of Open Table yet it does not create confidence.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 June 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
On The Hill was spectacular. The food was outstanding, the wait staff and manager were very attentive and knowledgeable. Will be back soon and recommend to family and friends.
a
angelah
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 May 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was very nice place to eat. I ordered the mushroom burger and it was delicious!
KE
KatieE
Kansas City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 April 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful ambiance, food, wine, and service! Wasn't very crowded on a weeknight. The owner greeted us, told us about the menu, talked to us about our wine preferences, and recommended a bottle that was perfect for both our tastes. Had the pork and it was perfectly done!
PT
PeTeri
Detroit
27 reviews
3.0
27 reviews
Dined on 23 April 2018
overall3food3service4ambience4
The onion soup was OK but not great. The ribs were very good but the fries were only warm, rather than hot.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 25 March 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to watch KU basketball. Super fun crowd mix of students and townies. Great service and food. If you haven’t been to Bird Dog in a while I suggest you check it out. They have really stepped up their game !
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Locals
Kansas City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 24 March 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Ate at On The Hill with friends from out of town. Wanted to go somewhere new and interesting, so was hoping this would be the place. It delivered. The food was so good! Not knowing what to expect, we were more then thrilled.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on 17 March 2018
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great place to watch games, not overly packed and good food
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 March 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Manager at the Bid Dog came to our table told us all the cool stuff at the Oread. Kindest, coolest man ever! Great customer service!!!

FAQs

Bird Dog Bar is rated 4 stars by 163 OpenTable diners.

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

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

11 Aug 2022

19:00

Booked 2 times today

1200 Oread Ave, Lawrence, KS 66044

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
1200 Oread Ave
Area
Lawrence
Hours of Operation
BIRD DOG Mon–Thu, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 7:00 am–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:30 am
Cuisines
American, Italian
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
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.theoread.com/
Phone number
(785) 830-3921
Catering
Looking for the perfect place to host an unforgettable party or intimate gathering? There is no need to look any further. With the ability to rent your own space and the affordable prices, The Oread is the ultimate environment to let loose and let your worries escape you. From a delightful dinner and dance in one of our spectacular ballrooms to a night of dancing and laughing in the bars, the opportunities are endless. The assortment of food that our amazing chefs can prepare upon request and the atmosphere will put guests in a state of complete enjoyment and utter amazement.
Private party facilities
Please call Kyle at 785-830-3921 for information on private bird dog events.
Private party contact
Jake Crane: (785) 830-3921

Bird Dog Bar

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Appetizers

Fried PicklesUS$8.00

Bavarian Style PretzelsUS$9.00

Southwest Spring RollsUS$10.00

NachosUS$11.00

Bird Dog WingsUS$15.00

Spinach DipUS$12.00

Salads & Wraps

House Salad

Caesar Salad

Buffalo Chicken WrapUS$11.00

Spicy Chicken WrapUS$11.00

Chicken Caesar WrapUS$11.00

Steak WrapUS$12.00

Favorites

Chicken TendersUS$12.00

Classic CheeseburgerUS$11.00

Boulevard Beer CheeseburgerUS$12.00

Turkey MeltUS$13.00

Entrées

Prime Kc StripUS$29.00

Blackened SalmonUS$24.00

Fettucine AlfredoUS$18.00

The JayhawkerUS$14.00

Kids

Grilled CheeseUS$7.00

Mac-N-CheeseUS$7.00

Chicken TendersUS$7.00

Sides

A la Carte

Seasoned Rice

French Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

Teriyaki Broccoli

House Salad

Caesar Salad

Premium Sides

Grilled Asparagus

Loaded Baked Potato

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Desserts

Brownie Ice Cream SandwichUS$12.00

CheesecakeUS$7.00

Beverages

Coffee / Tea

Iced Unsweetened - Earl Grey

Green

Breakfast

Soda

Pepsi

Diet Pepsi

Dr. Pepper

Diet Dr. Pepper

Mountain Dew

Sprite

Lemonade

Juice

Apple

Orange

Cranberry

Pineapple

Grapefruit

Tomato

Milk

Whole

Chocolate

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