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As of July 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Lawrence, KS by the RNM Score — a 0–100 rating built from Google ratings, review volume, sentiment, and profile completeness. The top-ranked is Crush with a 4.5-star rating from 93 Google reviews and an RNM Score of 75/100. Also in the top tier: The Other Place Shawnee and Toni's Italian Restaurant. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Lawrence is 4.5 stars from 1,244 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Lawrence range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated July 4, 2026 · RNM Score = ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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20
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4.5★
Avg rating
1,244
Avg reviews
Jul 4, 2026
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Top Rated Restaurants
4.5 stars from 93 Google reviews, reflecting consistently strong local dining.
14695 S Inverness St, Olathe, KS 66061, USAConsistently rated 4.3 stars from over 1,200 Google reviews.
22730 Midland Dr, Shawnee, KS 66226, USAA local favorite with 4.5 stars from over 260 reviews in Shawnee.
22716 Midland Dr, Shawnee, KS 66227, USARestaurants Rankings in Lawrence, KS
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Crush14695 S Inverness St, Olathe, KS 66061, USA | 4.5★ | 93 |
| #2 | The Other Place Shawnee22730 Midland Dr, Shawnee, KS 66226, USA | 4.3★ | 1,229 |
| #3 | Toni's Italian Restaurant22716 Midland Dr, Shawnee, KS 66227, USA | 4.5★ | 265 |
| #4 | Nick and Jake's Shawnee22220 Midland Dr, Shawnee, KS 66226, USA | 4.6★ | 1,251 |
| #5 | First Watch1177 W Santa Fe St, Olathe, KS 66061, USA | 4.6★ | 595 |
| #6 | BB's Grill1100 W Santa Fe St, Olathe, KS 66061, USA | 4.3★ | 975 |
| #7 | The Indian Belly1084 W Santa Fe St, Olathe, KS 66061, USA | 4.7★ | 181 |
| #8 | Blue Moose10064 Woodland Rd, Lenexa, KS 66220, USA | 4.1★ | 1,533 |
| #9 | Abigail's Oakland Grill and Bar1909 NE Seward Ave, Topeka, KS 66616, USA | 4.4★ | 282 |
| #10 | Mariscos KC519 E Santa Fe St, Olathe, KS 66061, USA | 4.5★ | 545 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated July 2026
All Restaurants in Lawrence
A 4.6-star rating from over 1,200 reviews reflects consistently strong local dining.
22220 Midland Dr, Shawnee, KS 66226, USA
A popular Olathe restaurant with a 4.6-star rating from nearly 600 reviews.
1177 W Santa Fe St, Olathe, KS 66061, USA
A well-loved local spot praised by hundreds for its consistently high quality.
1100 W Santa Fe St, Olathe, KS 66061, USA
Olathe diners praise this restaurant, earning a strong 4.7-star rating from 181 reviews.
1084 W Santa Fe St, Olathe, KS 66061, USA
Consistently rated 4.1 stars from over 1,500 Google reviews.
10064 Woodland Rd, Lenexa, KS 66220, USA
4.4 stars from 282 Google reviews, indicating reliably solid customer satisfaction.
1909 NE Seward Ave, Topeka, KS 66616, USA
Boasting a 4.5-star rating from over 540 reviews, this Olathe restaurant is a local favorite.
519 E Santa Fe St, Olathe, KS 66061, USA
4.5 stars from over 1,200 Google reviews, reflecting consistent quality in Olathe.
10401 S Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS 66061, USA
4.3 stars from over 2,800 Google reviews reflect consistent local satisfaction.
14750 S Harrison St, Olathe, KS 66061, USA
Highly rated with 4.5 stars from nearly 2,000 Google reviews.
17501 W 87th St, Lenexa, KS 66219, USA
4.7 stars from over 1,400 Google reviews, reflecting consistently positive local dining experiences.
925 N Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66608, USA
Shoppers rate this Topeka restaurant 4.4 stars from over 260 reviews.
920 S Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66612, USA
Consistently rated 4.4 stars from over 1,100 Google reviews.
705 S Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66603, USA
Praised by hundreds of locals, this Topeka restaurant holds a strong 4.7-star rating.
112 SW 6th Ave, Topeka, KS 66603, USA
A Topeka favorite with 4.4 stars from nearly 3,000 reviews.
915 S Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66612, USA
4.3 stars from nearly 4,000 reviews, reflecting consistent local satisfaction.
417 SW 37th St, Topeka, KS 66611, USA
4.3 stars from over 1,800 reviews make this a trusted local choice.
17244 Midland Dr, Shawnee, KS 66217, USA
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Restaurants in Lawrence, KS — Compared
| # | Business | RNM Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crush | 75/100 | 4.5 ★ | 93 |
| 2 | The Other Place Shawnee | 76/100 | 4.3 ★ | 1,229 |
| 3 | Toni's Italian Restaurant | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 265 |
| 4 | Nick and Jake's Shawnee | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 1,251 |
| 5 | First Watch | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 595 |
| 6 | BB's Grill | 76/100 | 4.3 ★ | 975 |
| 7 | The Indian Belly | 81/100 | 4.7 ★ | 181 |
| 8 | Blue Moose | 73/100 | 4.1 ★ | 1,533 |
| 9 | Abigail's Oakland Grill and Bar | 78/100 | 4.4 ★ | 282 |
| 10 | Mariscos KC | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 545 |
Ranked by RatingsNearMe Score · ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · July 2026
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