J. Wilson's

4.4 (86)

$30 and under

American

4821 W. 6th St., Ste. A, Lawrence, KS 66049

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

J. Wilson's, formerly Mariscos, is the new way to nurture your soul. A complete transformation in August of 2016 features a new menu and a newly remodeled chic yet casual environment. J. Wilson's is a creative, casual New American restaurant with a staff dedicated to the finer points of service. We'll do whatever it takes to make your experience pleasing and unique and your meal inappropriately good. Enjoy innovative dishes featuring enticing appetizers, fresh seafood and steaks.

Enjoy a craft cocktail from the bar featuring daily features and Happy Hour. J. Wilson's offers unique wines carefully selected by our sommelier, that complement our exciting menu. Wine and beer flights will enhance your experience.

Rick & Nancy Renfro welcome you for the first time or to visit us again if you haven't been in a while. We promise you will find a new favorite with every visit. J. Wilson's, inappropriately good.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Mon 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–1:30 pm
Website
http://jwilsonsrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Ty Armstrong
Catering
Contact our Catering Manager via telephone for additional information about our catering menu and offerings. Lunches, dinners, parties, meetings or gatherings of any kind.
Private party facilities
We have private and semi-private dining spaces for groups of 12-45. For groups of 20 or more, we will create a personalized, limited menu. Contact us directly for details. info@jwilsonsrestaurant.com

Location
4821 W. 6th St., Ste. A, Lawrence, KS 66049
Area
Lawrence
Cross Street
Wakarusa
Parking Details
Ample free parking. Entrance on West side.
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at J. Wilson's.

4.4

(86)

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

86 Reviews

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SweettrueFoodieFriend
Kansas City / Kansas16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 July 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always! I'm literally working my way through the brunch menu with a ricotta pancake on the side each and every time
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Kirsten
Kansas City / Kansas5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 June 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
J Wilson's continues to provide outstanding food and service!
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City / Kansas1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 June 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great and the service was even better. The manager even came over and wished us a happy anniversary.
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Hwhite
Kansas City / Kansas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 June 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent staff was extremely friendly. Great food and atmosphere will definitely go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City / Kansas3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 May 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I took my mom for a Mother's Day dinner. This was our first visit so we had no idea what to expect. They were able to seat us earlier than our res which was great! The staff was so personable and professional. The owner even stopped by to talk to us. The food was excellent! Wonderful experience and will go back for sure! Highly recommend. One critique would be a better dessert menu especially since I would consider this a special occasion restaurant. $$$
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CindyK
Kansas City / Kansas3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 May 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
When we entered J. Wilson's, we realized we had been there before when it was called Mariscos. It has the same owners and a similar menu, but the decor is updated and more open. I loved the shrimp & grits, pork belly skewers, crabcakes and cheese platter. My cocktail was delicious and so was the wine. More outstanding than the food was the service which was impeccable, from the host to the wine steward to the server to the floor manager. Truly top notch.
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City / Kansas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 April 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always receive great service and the food is budget friendly and so delicious! Friendly place and staff are all very friendly.
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DateNightBurgers Gold
Kansas City / Kansas35 reviews
3.0
Dined on 29 April 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I was a bit disappointed in two respects. First, my son had ordered soup instead of a salad. The soup was served cold. It was not until the end of the meal that we had any opportunity to give some feedback about the cold soup. One of the owners had stopped by our table and introduced herself and inquired about the meal. I told her it was "ok." She asked, "just 'ok?'" I told her "yes," and added that the soup was cold. The owner then said something to the effect, "Other than the soup, how was everything else?" I told her is was "ok;" but, she tried to push me to state the meal was better than "ok." Unfortunately, it was not. [I didn't bring it up, but my broccolini, salad, and ribeye were nothing to get excited about either.] The second aspect of my disappointment was with the way the owner handled our communication. She should have accepted my statements that the meal was merely "ok," and that this patron didn't have the opinion that the meal was any better than that. The owner should have probably done something to compensate for the cold soup. But, she did nothing. Immediately on the heals of the conversation with the owner, I was presented the check. The $75.00 dinner was rather overpriced for the lackluster quality of what was served. This was the first time I visited this restaurant. The cold soup and the owner's communications left a "bad taste," and regrettably, that doesn't encourage another try!
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JohnS
Kansas City / Kansas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 April 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I was told J. Wilson's has great food and great service, and this was absolutely the case. Creative flavorings make even the everyday choices unique and sumptuously satisfying. We will be returning, and it's good to have found this excellent restaurant!
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ducky Gold
Kansas City / Kansas47 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 April 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and wine experience. For upscale dining it is probably the best in Lawrence.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Mon 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–1:30 pm
Website
http://jwilsonsrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Ty Armstrong
Catering
Contact our Catering Manager via telephone for additional information about our catering menu and offerings. Lunches, dinners, parties, meetings or gatherings of any kind.
Private party facilities
We have private and semi-private dining spaces for groups of 12-45. For groups of 20 or more, we will create a personalized, limited menu. Contact us directly for details. info@jwilsonsrestaurant.com

Location
4821 W. 6th St., Ste. A, Lawrence, KS 66049
Area
Lawrence
Cross Street
Wakarusa
Parking Details
Ample free parking. Entrance on West side.
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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