When Lawrence’s venerable Eldridge Hotel – a splendid lodging house with a unique history that parallels the fortunes of this college town – had its most recent renovation, the ground-floor dining room was transformed into a pretty, slightly formal restaurant called Ten (named for the number on the basketball jersey worn by 1968 All-American KU football star Bobby Douglass). It’s now the fanciest place to eat in the city. The menu – which is also used in the more casual tile-floored saloon called the Jayhawker across the hall – has an interesting array of luncheon and dinner items ranging from sandwiches, soups and salads to seafood crusted with various ingredients, along with excellent (and modestly-priced) steaks, a couple of tasty vegetarian dishes and big fattening desserts. It’s one of the most appealing upscale dinner spots on the busy Massachusetts corridor, with a fine wine list. — Charles Ferruzza
Price: $$-$$$
Payment Type: All Major Credit Cards, cash
Parking: Street
Reservations: Accepted
Attire: casual
Entertainment: in bar
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