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Five21 - The Oread Hotel
Five 21 is located on the lobby level of the The Oread, Lawrence’s newest premiere hotel. Perched atop Mount Oread, at the north gate of The University of Kansas, The Oread has spectacular views over the Kaw River Valley, across to the campus Campanile and the KU Football Stadium. Five 21 features the best in New American cuisine in a casually elegant setting, with abundant natural daylight adding to the restaurant's spacious ambiance. Five 21 also has one of the region's most complete wine lists.
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19 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 19 reviews
5 stars
(3)
4 stars
(7)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(4)
Food
(Very Good)
3.3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(8)
- good for groups(5)
- notable wine list(5)
- romantic(5)
- fit for foodies(4)
- hot spot(3)
Five21 - The Oread Hotel Reviews List
Review 1 for Five21 - The Oread Hotel
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Enjoyed the service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service was outstanding, but the food was only "good." It was fine, just not the caliber of food you would expect in what appears to be a fine dining restaurant. In particular, my pork belly seemed to have been prepared well in advance of the meal. Possibly not "crisped" as seems to be the typical presentation, but more "cooked." A heavy crust -"
Dined on 5/17/2013
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Review 2 for Five21 - The Oread Hotel
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Excellent food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is my 2nd time to this restaurant. The first time the food was horrible, this time it was excellent. Who knows?
BUT, I went up on the balcony on the 9th floor and it is one of the best views in Kansas. A must see!"
BUT, I went up on the balcony on the 9th floor and it is one of the best views in Kansas. A must see!"
Dined on 5/24/2013
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Review 3 for Five21 - The Oread Hotel
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappointing!
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Made a reservation early due to graduation weekend. I wanted a special dinner to celebrate this special occasion of graduation. 7 of us walk in and they take us past the restaurant into a back room where they set up tables for overflow? I felt like I was sitting in a warehouse! Do I look that dumb After a drink and appetizers I told the hostess this location for overflow guests was unacceptable. They moved us but this was very disappointing. Food was just fair, service fair, and all that for $500! I would never go Back. Went to the Eldridge the next night and for half the price had an exceptional dinner!"
Dined on 5/17/2013
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Review 4 for Five21 - The Oread Hotel
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Sea Bass
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It was my first time there, and I was excited to be at the first of 3 biz meetings I have scheduled the next couple weeks.
If I would not have been with clients I would not have paid for this meal. It tasted like grease, horrible and I am not very pickey.
Atmosphere and stafff were excellent."
If I would not have been with clients I would not have paid for this meal. It tasted like grease, horrible and I am not very pickey.
Atmosphere and stafff were excellent."
Dined on 5/15/2013
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Review 5 for Five21 - The Oread Hotel
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
AVOID, AVOID, AVOID...
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Visited for Mother's Day brunch. Service was good, but food was horrible. Only high point was the man working the omelette station. He was great. Thought we were at a low budget cafeteria. Breakfast selections were barely edible; but chicken, fish and pasta were horrid! At a high priced brunch ($27.95 per person), you at least expect good deserts. They were all thawed from frozen, except for the mango cheesecake which was still frozen on the desert table. The tarts were terrible and they felt it appropriate to put out a ton of donuts. For 5 people we spent almost $200 and would have had a much better meal at IHOP. We will never visit this restaurant again and the chef should clearly go back to whatever school cafeteria he/she came from!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 6 for Five21 - The Oread Hotel
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Mother's Day Brunch
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very, very disappointing.....
Will never take my mother there for her special brunch again.
Felt like cattle herded into a banquet room. Whole layout was uninviting & felt like we were at a cheap restaurant.
Poor quality & variety of food. Dessert table was pitiful being filled with "packaged", cheap desserts -- nothing special to choose from.
Nothing special about anything we encountered in the experience.
The descriptors for noise level don't fit - the room was loud & obnoxious & difficult for my parents to hear the conversation - "Energetic" is too nice of a descriptor.
Wouldn't have minded spending that price for a brunch if it was of quality.
18% gratuity added on was ridiculous for a buffet & poor service.
Won't do that again - ever."
Will never take my mother there for her special brunch again.
Felt like cattle herded into a banquet room. Whole layout was uninviting & felt like we were at a cheap restaurant.
Poor quality & variety of food. Dessert table was pitiful being filled with "packaged", cheap desserts -- nothing special to choose from.
Nothing special about anything we encountered in the experience.
The descriptors for noise level don't fit - the room was loud & obnoxious & difficult for my parents to hear the conversation - "Energetic" is too nice of a descriptor.
Wouldn't have minded spending that price for a brunch if it was of quality.
18% gratuity added on was ridiculous for a buffet & poor service.
Won't do that again - ever."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 7 for Five21 - The Oread Hotel
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The scallops appetizer was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The scallops appetizer was memorable. Very attentive wait staff."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2008
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 8 for Five21 - The Oread Hotel
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Unfortnuately my reservation
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Unfortnuately my reservation was booked for a time when the restaurant was not open. I had a lunch reservation and the restaurant did not open until 5:00 p.m. Obviously, someone was asleep at the reservation book!Hotel staff was initially rude when they learned of the problem, advising that I "should understand" that the restaurant did not open for lunch. Showing my E-mailed Open Table confirmation did not change staff's attitude. The hotel manager was more sympathetic,and she apologized, but offered no accommodation."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
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Review 9 for Five21 - The Oread Hotel
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The scallop appetizer was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The scallop appetizer was perfect as was the chocolate desert with carmel praline ice cream. The sea bass was ok but did not exhibit the tender flavor we usually associate with it. All-in-all, it was a delightful evening."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2009
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Five21 - The Oread Hotel
Based on the average of (10) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic