Blue Moose - Lawrence

4.2 (96)

$30 and under

American

525 Wakarusa Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Great for happy hour

Blue Moose is no longer on the open table network. Please call the store directly for reservations or visit our website!

Offering great locations in Kansas and Missouri, Blue Moose is the perfect place to meet friends and family in the neighborhood! Wine and dine, or have a beer and cheer!

We offer weekly Sunday brunch with a beautiful and tasty buffet, opening at 10am.

Daily lunch specials, including all you can eat Fish & Chips on Fridays!

Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 4 to 6pm. Don't miss our thirsty Thursday all day special - $2 and $2.50 beers!

The private Kansas Room is perfect for receptions, rehearsal dinners, graduations, company dinners, family events, watch parties, birthday parties, happy hours, luncheons—and more!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Monday: 11am to 11:30pm Tuesday: 11am to 11:30pm Wednesday: 11am to 11:30pm Thursday: 11am to 12:30am Friday: 11am to 12:30am Saturday: 11am to 12:30am Sunday: 10am to 10:30pm
Website
http://thebluemoosebarandgrill.com/lawrence/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Ryan Sneed
Private party facilities
The Kansas Room can be set to the style of your event! It is perfect for receptions, rehearsal dinners, graduations, company dinners, family events, watch parties, birthday parties, happy hours, luncheons—and more! Let us do all the work, while you host your perfect event at the Blue Moose Bar and Grill. Contact us to book your event today!

Location
525 Wakarusa Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049
Neighborhood
Lawrence
Cross street
Overland Dr
Parking details
Large parking lot available.
Public transit
Yes.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Shrimp Wontons$8.99
Our spin on the Crab Rangoon. Creamy wonton filling and shrimp wrapped up and fried to a golden brown. Served with a sweet and spicy Thai chili sauce
Lump Crab Cakes$10.99
Lightly grilled and served with lemon caper aioli and chipotle remoulade
Beef Empanadas$7.99
Handmade corn empanadas stuffed with seasoned beef, cheese and roasted poblano peppers. Fried crispy and served with sour cream and fresh avocado salsa
Crispy Pork Belly$8.99
Marinated pork belly flash-fried and served with a sweet and spicy Thai chili sauce
Short Rib Sliders$9.99
3 mini buns piled high with tender braised beef short rib, cheddar cheese, pickles and creamy horseradish-thyme aioli

Appetizers

Chicken Nachos$10.99
Seasoned chicken, black beans, diced tomatoes, black olives, jalapeños and pepper Jack cheese sauce piled on top of tri-colored tortilla chips. Garnished with sour cream, scallions and served with homemade salsa. Try them deconstructed!
Fried Pickles$8.99
A mound of thinly sliced pickles dipped in a special Blue Moose beer batter and fried to a golden brown, served with roasted garlic ranch dressing
Traditional Hummus$8.99
Served with cucumber, sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta cheese, olive oil and pita bread. Try it with just veggies for a gluten-free option
Spinach Artichoke Dip$8.99
A creamy blend of spinach, artichoke hearts, melted Parmesan and provolone cheese. Served with warm pita and tortilla chips
Chipotle Quesadillas
Chipotle tortilla with a blend of 5 cheeses, pico de gallo and your choice of steak or chicken. Served with chipotle ranch and homemade salsa
- Chicken$9.99
- Steak$12.99
Buffalo Wings$11.99
One-pound of mouth-watering fried chicken wings tossed in Buffalo-style hot pepper sauce. Served with celery sticks and bleu cheese dressing. Try them "Yaddi Style" and have them finished over our live hickory grill

Build Your Own Mac n Cheese

Cavatappi Pasta$10.99
Tossed in our award-winning 6 cheese sauce. Topped with garlic-buttered bread crumbs

Additions - Build Your Own Mac n Cheese

Additions #1$4.99
Wood-Grilled Shrimp Skewer | Wood-Grilled Steak
Additions #2
Grilled or Breaded Chicken | Braised Pork Belly | Spicy Chicken | Braised Beef Short Rib | Carne Asada Mix
- ea$2.99
Additions #3
Pit-Smoked Ham | White Truffle Oil | Spinach & Artichoke Mix
- ea$1.99
Additions #4
Hickory-Smoked Bacon | Maytag Bleu Cheese | Sautéed Mushrooms | Steamed Broccoli | Sautéed Spinach | Roasted Garlic | Grilled Asparagus | Ghost Pepper Jack Cheese
- ea$0.99

Entrée Salads

Spicy Chicken Salad$11.99
Chicken, peanuts, cilantro, crushed red peppers, mixed greens and tortilla strips tossed with honey-lime mustard and topped with peanut dressing
The Wedge$9.99
A wedge of crisp iceberg lettuce topped with chopped bacon, Maytag bleu cheese, Fuji apples, scallions, golden raisins, heirloom cherry tomatoes and roasted garlic ranch dressing
Cranberry Walnut Salad$9.99
A bed of fresh Spring mix with toasted walnuts and dried cranberries. Tossed in champagne vinaigrette
- Small Cranberry Walnut Salad$4.99
Caesar Salad$8.99
Romaine hearts tossed in Caesar dressing with croutons and Parmesan cheese
- Small Caesar Salad$4.49
House Salad$8.99
Mixed greens with carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, cheese and croutons. Served with your choice of dressing
- Small House Salad$4.49

Lighter Side

under 600 calories

Grilled Mahi Fish Tacos$12.99
2 soft corn tortillas filled with blackened mahi, chipotle mayonnaise, lettuce and pico de gallo. Served with chipotle rice, black beans and our house salsa
Wood-Grilled Petite Filet Mignon*$15.99
5 oz filet served over whipped cauliflower and finished with aged balsamic glaze. Accompanied by squash succotash
Chicken Puttanesca with Angel Hair$8.99
Petite grilled chicken breast served over angel hair pasta and our house-made marinara sauce with red onions, kalamata olives, white wine and capers
- Also Available In Full-Sized Portion^$12.99
Superfood Kale Salad$8.99
Tender kale, carrots and heirloom cherry tomatoes tossed in our homemade sesame soy ginger vinaigrette. Topped with soy ginger quinoa, fresh blueberries and dried nori

Flat Bread Pizzas

Flat bread pizzas available on a gluten-free crust +$3

Classic Style$11.99
Marinara, Italian sausage, pepperoni and three cheeses baked on our fresh homemade pizza crust
BBQ Chicken$11.99
BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, red peppers, red onions and cilantro topped with five cheeses baked on our fresh homemade pizza crust
The Greek$11.99
Creamy artichoke sauce topped with fresh baby spinach, kalamata olives, red onions, artichokes, mushrooms, Roma tomatoes, mozzarella, provolone and feta cheese

Sandwiches

Sandwiches come with choice of French fries, coleslaw, homemade chips, fresh fruit or cottage cheese. Sub sweet potato fries +$0.99 | Sub cup of soup +$0.99 | Sub small house salad +$1.99 | Sub small entrée salad +$2.49 | Sub Gluten-Free bun +$1.50

Blue Moose Burger*$11.99
1/2 lb angus ground beef served on fresh locally baked bun with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, pickles and onion. Choice of provolone, Swiss, cheddar, American, bleu cheese crumbles, traditional pepperjack or extra spicy ghost pepperjack cheeses
Buffalo Chicken Wrap$10.99
Fried chicken tenders tossed in a Buffalo-style hot pepper sauce and wrapped in a chipotle tortilla with our 3 cheese blend, lettuce, tomato, bacon, red onions and bleu cheese dressing on the side
Turkey Burger$11.49
Grilled fresh ground turkey topped with goat cheese and grilled onions. Served with lettuce, tomatoes and pickles on a grilled bun
Veggie Burger$10.99
A spicy blend of black beans and brown rice, grilled and topped with fresh avocado, lettuce, tomato, onions and pickles on a grilled bun
Herb-Grilled Chicken Sandwich$11.99
Herb marinated chicken breast served on a grilled bun with basil pesto aioli. Topped with smoked fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh tomato and baby arugula
Pork Belly Cuban$12.49
Smoked ham and mojo marinated pork belly layered with Swiss cheese, yellow mustard and shaved dill pickle. Served on a crispy Cuban-style roll
Turkey Pesto Panini$11.99
Smoked turkey, fresh sliced tomato, provolone cheese and basil pesto grilled to perfection on sourdough bread
Smoked Clubhouse$12.49
Ham, turkey, cheddar and provolone cheese, smoked in-house and stacked with bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo. Served on toasted wheat bread
- 1/2 Clubhouse with Cup of Soup or Small House or Caesar Salad$7.99

Hickory Grilled Steaks

All steaks are grilled to order over our live hickory grill and served with choice of 2 sides unless noted otherwise

Sirloin* (7 Oz)$17.99
With roasted shallot compound butter
KC Strip* (12 Oz)$26.49
Locally-raised and center-cut
Cajun Ribeye* (14 Oz)$25.99
Served over potato-andouille hash and horseradish-thyme aioli
Filet* (8 Oz)$28.49
Our most tender cut

Sides & Soups

Sides

French Fries$2.49
Coleslaw$2.49
Homemade Chips$2.49
Cottage Cheese$2.49
Fresh Fruit$2.49
Grilled Zucchini$2.49
Squash Succotash$2.49
Steamed Broccoli$2.49
Sauteed Spinach$2.49
Low-Carb Whipped Cauliflower$2.49
Grilled Asparagus$2.49
Black Beans$2.49
Rice Pilaf$2.49
Chipotle Rice$2.49
Homemade Skin-On Mashed Potatoes$2.49
Bacon-Braised Kale$2.49
Sweet Potato Fries$3.49
Baked Potato$3.49
Smoked Andouille Potato Hash$3.49
Smoked Gouda Cheesy Corn$3.49
Loaded Baked Potato$3.99
Signature Six-Cheese Mac n Cheese$3.99

Soups

Artichoke Bisque$4.99
Artichoke hearts, steamed tomatoes, green onions, herbs and white wine garnished with a goat and bleu cheese crostini. Try it without the crostini for a gluten-free option
- Cup$3.49
Soup of the Day$4.99
Creative soups made daily
- Cup$3.49

Entrées

Add a cup of soup or a house salad +$1.99 | Add a Cranberry Walnut or Caesar Salad +$2.49

Shrimp & Chicken Curry$14.99
Tender pieces of pan-seared chicken, shrimp, zucchini and carrots in a rich coconut curry sauce. Served with white rice and topped with toasted coconut, sesame seeds and Thai peanut sauce
Fish & Chips$13.99
Light and flaky white fish, Boulevard Wheat beer battered and fried to a golden brown. Served with French fries, coleslaw and lemon-caper aioli
Red Miso Glazed Salmon*$17.99
Miso marinated salmon served over white rice, sauteed Asian vegetables and a red miso butter sauce
Carne Asada Tacos$11.99
2 soft corn tacos filled with marinated steak, cheese, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo, pickled onions, jalapenos and cilantro. Served with chipotle rice and black beans
Chipotle Braised Short Ribs$15.99
Tender beef short ribs simmered in a spicy chipotle sauce. Served with homemade skin-on mashed potatoes and crispy onion strings
Hand-Breaded Chicken Fingers$11.99
Four tenders marinated in buttermilk, hand-breaded and lightly fried. Served with French fries and honey-lime mustard dressing
Smoked Andouille & Chicken Pasta$13.99
Smoked andouille sausage and wood-grilled chicken breast served over spaghetti tossed in a smoked gouda cream sauce with spinach, artichokes and Parmesan cheese
Wood Grilled Duroc Pork Chop$19.99
A thick-cut pork chop grilled over live hickory. Served over homemade skin-on mashed potatoes, bacon-braised kale and topped with apple chutney
Lemon Chicken Piccata$14.99
Juicy wood-grilled chicken breasts served over angel hair pasta, with capers and sautéed mushrooms in a rich lemon butter sauce

Sweets & Treats

Cheesecake$5.99
Chef's choice
- Petite Cheesecake$2.99
Limoncello Creme Torte$5.99
Vanilla cake soaked in Limoncello liquor syrup and layered with lemon mascarpone cream. Topped with streusel and served with fresh strawberries
Crème Brulee$5.99
Served with fresh seasonal fruit
Chocolate Torte$5.99
Flourless chocolate torte topped with chocolate mousse and fresh raspberry sauce
- Petite Chocolate Torte$2.99
Mini Dessert Selection
Seasonal cobbler served a la mode, limoncello creme torte, chocolate peanut butter parfait or crème brulee
- ea$1.99
- Choose 3 Mini Desserts$4.99

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Blue Moose - Lawrence.

4.2

(96)

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
4.0Value

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96 Reviews

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StevenB
Kansas City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 24, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was fantastic and the food was as good as usual. The bar got a little behind but that worked itself out. Really like the online reservation service. Highly recommend this location!!
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Bailey
Kansas City1 review
4.0
Dined on August 11, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed our evening.....food was good....atmosphere was nice and condusive for visiting with family. There were good gluten free choices and good children’s menu in addition to regular choices. We enjoy Blue Moose and the Hopps points.
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JDAB
Kansas City14 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 10, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this restaurant best of the three blue mousses
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GatorHawk
Tampa17 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 7, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service. Interesting variety of choices for food. Dessert was only weakness. Will definitely go back.
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ChantelG
Kansas City7 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 17, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We visited the Blue Moose for the first time for a Father's Day dinner with reservations at 6:30, a normal dinner time. The food was overall good. The service was wonderful. The wine tasted wonderful. The pasta and wings were cooked nicely. However, my husband, the man of the hour, ordered his steak medium-well and it came out well-done. Although the steak was unfortunately overcooked, it came out with good flavor. There were no dessert choices left at this time which was very disappointing considering we came for a special occasion and the dessert course is my husband's favorite course. Despite the short comings, we will definitely consider coming back as 3 out of the 4 dishes we good and the service was wonderful!
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AudreyN
Kansas City9 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 17, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
I must say we were VERY disappointed in the Father's Day Brunch. What food was left was cold and unappetizing, some even unfit for consumption. They were out of the Prime Rib, however they did bring some out later. For $118.00 the food was of poor quality. We have enjoyed the Mother's Day Brunch in the past and it was awesome. Will not attend another 'special day' brunch there again. We dine at the Blue Moose often and have always been pleased. Not this time.
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Donnaw
Kansas City1 review
3.0
Dined on June 17, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Went for Father's Day Brunch, was very disappointed. We were there between 1-3. Most of the food containers were empty or almost empty, lots of labels for items but not items to choose from. Their Prime rib was very tender BUT SO OVER COOKED. No med rare or rare just WELL DONE ! UGH Felt it was a bit overpriced for what they actually offered. And they charged for a cup of coffee...geesh Trying to decide if I want to go back and try some items off their menu.
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CarrieS
Kansas City1 review
3.0
Dined on June 17, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We went for Father’s Day brunch. When we arrived, most buffet trays were empty (there was still 2 hours left for the buffet, so it was not close to being over) and stayed empty most of the time. After waiting about 1/2 hour, some of the dishes slowly started being replenished, but we had already filled up on stuff we didn’t necessarily want. Also, desserts were never replenished. They did have a few dishes served from the kitchen that people could order. The food we did have was good and our server was great. But, waiting for a buffet to have food was annoying and made the selection too limited for the price.
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BShaw
Kansas City1 review
2.0
Dined on June 17, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Fathers Day Buffet. The food was good but there was very little available every time I went up for more food! Seemed the kitchen couldn’t keep up with the demand. We enjoyed how quite it was but our server forgot about us SEVERAL times. My father in law had to go to the bar to get a second beer and my mother in law walked around to find our server who was not able to be found. Our drinks were always empty and the one meal that came from the menu was wrong when it was sent. This was my first experience with The Blue Moose and I was very much so looking forward to it because of all the good things I had heard! but unfortunately left disappointed and still hungry.
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JenD
Kansas City1 review
4.0
Dined on June 17, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We tried the Sunday brunch for Father's Day for the first time. Everything was so delicious!! There were so many choices of foods to choose from. One small disappointment was they were so behind on making coffee, it took 20 minutes for my Husband to get a refill and then I was told there was no more decaf coffee. The waitress offered me an ice tea, which I gladly accepted. Our waitress was apologetic for that. She was very nice and on top of the service for us!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Monday: 11am to 11:30pm Tuesday: 11am to 11:30pm Wednesday: 11am to 11:30pm Thursday: 11am to 12:30am Friday: 11am to 12:30am Saturday: 11am to 12:30am Sunday: 10am to 10:30pm
Website
http://thebluemoosebarandgrill.com/lawrence/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Ryan Sneed
Private party facilities
The Kansas Room can be set to the style of your event! It is perfect for receptions, rehearsal dinners, graduations, company dinners, family events, watch parties, birthday parties, happy hours, luncheons—and more! Let us do all the work, while you host your perfect event at the Blue Moose Bar and Grill. Contact us to book your event today!

Location
525 Wakarusa Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049
Neighborhood
Lawrence
Cross street
Overland Dr
Parking details
Large parking lot available.
Public transit
Yes.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Small Plates

Shrimp Wontons$8.99

Lump Crab Cakes$10.99

Beef Empanadas$7.99

Crispy Pork Belly$8.99

Short Rib Sliders$9.99

Appetizers

Chicken Nachos$10.99

Fried Pickles$8.99

Traditional Hummus$8.99

Spinach Artichoke Dip$8.99

Chipotle Quesadillas

Buffalo Wings$11.99

Build Your Own Mac n Cheese

Cavatappi Pasta$10.99

Additions - Build Your Own Mac n Cheese

Additions #1$4.99

Additions #2

Additions #3

Additions #4

Entrée Salads

Spicy Chicken Salad$11.99

The Wedge$9.99

Cranberry Walnut Salad$9.99

Caesar Salad$8.99

House Salad$8.99

Lighter Side

Grilled Mahi Fish Tacos$12.99

Wood-Grilled Petite Filet Mignon*$15.99

Chicken Puttanesca with Angel Hair$8.99

Superfood Kale Salad$8.99

Flat Bread Pizzas

Classic Style$11.99

BBQ Chicken$11.99

The Greek$11.99

Sandwiches

Blue Moose Burger*$11.99

Buffalo Chicken Wrap$10.99

Turkey Burger$11.49

Veggie Burger$10.99

Herb-Grilled Chicken Sandwich$11.99

Pork Belly Cuban$12.49

Turkey Pesto Panini$11.99

Smoked Clubhouse$12.49

Hickory Grilled Steaks

Sirloin* (7 Oz)$17.99

KC Strip* (12 Oz)$26.49

Cajun Ribeye* (14 Oz)$25.99

Filet* (8 Oz)$28.49

Sides & Soups

Sides

French Fries$2.49

Coleslaw$2.49

Homemade Chips$2.49

Cottage Cheese$2.49

Fresh Fruit$2.49

Grilled Zucchini$2.49

Squash Succotash$2.49

Steamed Broccoli$2.49

Sauteed Spinach$2.49

Low-Carb Whipped Cauliflower$2.49

Grilled Asparagus$2.49

Black Beans$2.49

Rice Pilaf$2.49

Chipotle Rice$2.49

Homemade Skin-On Mashed Potatoes$2.49

Bacon-Braised Kale$2.49

Sweet Potato Fries$3.49

Baked Potato$3.49

Smoked Andouille Potato Hash$3.49

Smoked Gouda Cheesy Corn$3.49

Loaded Baked Potato$3.99

Signature Six-Cheese Mac n Cheese$3.99

Soups

Artichoke Bisque$4.99