J. Wilson's

4.4

112 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Seafood
Hours of operation
Sunday 9A-9P Monday 11A-9P Tuesday - Thursday 11A-10P Friday 11A-11P Saturday 9A-11P Weekend Brunch Saturday & Sunday 9A-2P
Phone number
(785) 312-9057
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
Private party contact
info@jwilsonsrestaurant.com: (785) 312-9057

Location
4821 W. 6th St., Ste. A, Lawrence, KS 66049
Neighborhood
Lawrence
Cross street
Wakarusa
Parking details
Ample free parking. Entrance on West side.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 112 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

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112 Reviews

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SweettrueFoodieFriend
Kansas City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 2, 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
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 7, 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
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 6, 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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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best in Lawrence. Good food, great decor, and a friendly staff. Love the specials and the bar is always trying something new. Highly recommend.
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Hwhite
Kansas City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 3, 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
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 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
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 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
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was good but the portion size is pretty small. One thing that was very disappointing was we ordered an appetizer that the waitress recommended for 4 people. I am not sure what it was called but we got a little (very little salmon) 2 boiled eggs, 2 slices of very thin grilled bread and 4 slices of butter pickles, 4 grilled lemons and a dill sauce. I had the salmon with Brussels spouts and mash potatoes that was very good though!
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 30, 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
Kansas City
28 reviews
3.0
28 reviews
Dined on April 29, 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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4821 W. 6th St., Ste. A, Lawrence, KS 66049

Additional information

Cross street
Wakarusa
Neighborhood
Lawrence
Hours of operation
Sunday 9A-9P Monday 11A-9P Tuesday - Thursday 11A-10P Friday 11A-11P Saturday 9A-11P Weekend Brunch Saturday & Sunday 9A-2P
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Ample free parking. Entrance on West side.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ty Armstrong
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://jwilsonsrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(785) 312-9057
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
Private party contact
info@jwilsonsrestaurant.com: (785) 312-9057

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