Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Lawrence

I recently dined at Grunauer and had a wonderful experience. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with a cozy yet sophisticated atmosphere. I started with the lobster bisque, which was rich, creamy, and full of deep seafood flavors. It had a smooth texture with just the right balance of seasoning. Next, I tried the sweet potato soup, which was a pleasant surprise—velvety, slightly sweet, and well-spiced, making it a comforting and flavorful choice. For the main course, I had the salmon, which was perfectly cooked—moist on the inside with a beautifully crisp exterior. The seasoning complemented the natural flavor of the fish without overpowering it. The dish was well-plated and paired nicely with the sides. Overall, the service was excellent, with attentive and friendly staff. Grunauer truly delivers on quality and flavor, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a refined yet hearty dining experience in Kansas City. I’ll definitely be returning!

Another delicious visit to this hidden gem. You could order with your eyes closed and still love your choices. Because it’s a small room, people can choose to focus only on their group or enjoy one another’s company. We met a young couple having lunch there for the first time and exchanged our thoughts on favorite dishes. A lovely Valentine’s Day experience.

The food is always excellent! The service was good, but I will say it was a little difficult to get our servers attention at times. We were ready to order, with our menus shut, when she dropped our drinks off & then she turned around and walked off. We waited another 10 minutes for her to come back and I had to ask if we could order. Other than that we absolutely love Bristol and will come back!

Great food (we had oysters, scallops, and crab cakes), wonderful service (Caroline and Nicole are terrific!), nice surroundings. We try to pick our reservation times carefully as it is very, very loud and difficult to converse during Happy Hour and their peak dining times.

First time visiting and was over the moon! Everything we ate was amazing, our server so so sweet and had great recommendations. The vibe was very cozy and chic. We will DEFINITELY be coming back. I wish I knew our waitress’ name, she was phenomenal.