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Oct 1, 2024 · The best restaurants in Omaha, including fine dining in the Old Market and downtown, famous steakhouses, sushi from the city’s first James Beard finalist, and the purported inventor of the...
Nov 17, 2022 · Where to eat in Omaha, NE? From classic steakhouses to sushi and Mexican to Chinese, these are the top picks for delicious meals in Omaha, Nebraska.
I get some variation of these question almost daily: best burger, burger African restaurant, best place for an anniversary. I love answering (talking about Omaha’s food scene might legitimately be my favorite thing to do), but I figured I could give you all the info in one tidy spot.
- Au Courant. What is it: A modern European eatery serving locally sourced, innovative, finely crafted small plates and entrées, plus craft cocktails. Why go: Chef Benjamin Maides is always changing the menu at Au Courant but one thing remains the same: his satisfying seasonal cuisine never disappoints.
- Dante. What is it: An Italian restaurant dishing house-made pasta and Neapolitan-style pizza, along with a long list of Italian wine. Why go: Dante takes pizza and pasta seriously, and it also takes supporting local farmers seriously.
- Block 16. What is it: This supper club is an upscale burger and fries joint that happens to host high-end weekend dinner specials appreciated by foodies of all kinds.
- Twisted Cork Bistro. What is it: Focusing on cuisine of the upper northwest made with local ingredients, Twisted Cork Bistro also offers a great wine list.
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The Drover
The Drover has been well known for its secret whiskey marinade recipe for decades. Visitors love its Nebraska bone-in rib-eye, strip steak and two sizes of filet; you can get any steak dipped in that secret sauce if you ask. The salad bar – one of the first in Omaha – is loaded with classic ingredients dished out on cold metal plates, an especially nice touch. Travelers who want the full Drover experience, complete with dim lights and cowboy memorabilia, for less than rib-eye prices might con...
The Committee Chophouse
Travelers staying inside the newly renovated Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel in the popular Blackstone District often don’t leave the property for dinner, considering one of the city’s newest – and perhaps hottest – steakhouses is right inside the hotel. The restaurant serves vintage cuts of beef, like a Delmonico and a porterhouse steak, as well as seasonal entrees like sweet corn risotto and a fantastic burger topped with blue cheese fondue (among other ingredients). The Cottonwood Room, which sit...
Johnny’s Café
Visitors have been coming to the family-owned Johnny’s Café, a staple of South Omaha located near the former site of the famous Omaha Stockyards, since 1922. After a century in business, the steakhouse is currently run by the third generation of the Kawa family. Johnny’s Café is known for its hand-cut steaks that are aged on-site. Travelers love that one-of-a-kind vintage decor almost as much as the beef: Rib-eyes, T-bones and prime rib are among diner favorites. Just about everything at this...
Boiler Room Restaurant
Locals and visitors alike love what chef Tim Nicholson does at the Boiler Room Restaurant, one of the city’s finest spots to eat. Enjoy its seasonal, locally focused menus and the memorable romantic atmosphere when you dine here. The offerings on the dining room menu and the craft cocktail menu rotate regularly. Visitors will always find a farm-to-table selection of meat, vegetables and more to pair with one of the more than 500 bottles in its well-regarded wine cellar, recognized by Wine Ent...
La Buvette
La Buvette started in the 1990s as a deli counter and specialty grocery store. Today this French-style spot is a full-blown restaurant that visitors love for its slice of Parisian charm in the heart of Omaha’s Old Marketdistrict. Weathered stone floors and brick walls lined with bottles of affordably priced wine pair with a menu of sandwiches, salads, meat and cheese plates, and more to make La Buvette popular with locals, too; it attracts a vibrant crowd of regulars. In the summertime, patro...
V. Mertz
V. Mertz has been an Old Market staple for romance and special occasions for Omahans since the 1970s. Visitors to Omaha love it for its romantic atmosphere, the standout tasting menu and its focus on local, seasonal ingredients. V. Mertz keeps current with adventurous wine pairings – thanks to sommelier Matthew Brown – and memorable craft drinks. You’ll find it all in what many consider the city’s most stunning dining room, located off an underground passageway. Price range for entrees: $14 t...
Le Bouillon
Omahans looking for a more casual spot in the Old Market often look toward Le Bouillon, a converted 19th-century produce warehouse that has been one restaurant or another in the neighborhood since the 1970s. Travelers find themselves delighted with the bright atmosphere, the French-inspired menu and a bottle from the neighboring Howard Street Wine Merchant. An upscale happy hour at Le Bouillon is another popular experience for visitors to Omaha. Price range for entrees: $17 to $38 Address: 10...
Blue & Fly Asian Kitchen
Tucked inside a strip mall across from Omaha’s well-known Nebraska Furniture Mart, Blue & Fly is the place to find delicious, traditional Chinese cuisine. Among the favorite dishes of guests are mouthwatering chicken, mapo tofu, tomato and egg, and candied sweet potatoes. For diners feeling less adventurous, this bright and clean restaurant also offers a long list of American-influenced takes on Chinese cuisine. Price range for entrees: $7 to $21 Address: 721 S. 72nd St., Omaha, NE 68114 Deta...
Coneflower Creamery
Visitors can expect a line at Coneflower Creamery, Omaha’s “farm-to-cone” ice cream shop where every single ingredient is homemade – even the sprinkles. But the line feels worth it when you encounter the friendly staff and generous portions of flavors like Butter Brickle, double chocolate and coffee. The flavors at Coneflower are seasonally driven – sweet corn is a summertime favorite, for example – and many of the ingredients come straight from the owners’ garden. Try a warm cookie ice cream...
Dante
A mix of longtime local regulars and out-of-town visitors seek out this west Omaha Italian gem, known for its hyper-seasonal menu, wood-fired pizza and handmade pasta. The Italian-only wine list and cooking techniques bolster this Italian restaurant’s authenticity. Diners find it appropriate for family dinners and date nights alike. The fun, vibrant atmosphere and the bar’s original cocktail and mocktail list also merit a stop here. Price range for entrees: $20 to $100 Address: 16901 Wright P...
Avoli Osteria
This small eatery, situated in the heart of Omaha’s historic Dundee neighborhood, draws a cast of local regulars but also has become a destination for visitors. Diners at Avoli Osteria appreciate its focus on northern Italian cuisine and wine, including homemade pastas, locally raised proteins and a popular seasonal burrata appetizer. What can’t be found locally is imported from Italy, according to the owners. Chef Dario Schicke runs a tight ship, and servers here are praised for being prompt...
Hacienda Real
Travelers and locals already love the newly opened Hacienda Real in Omaha, which joins two locations of the restaurant in Nebraska’s capital city, Lincoln. In particular, patrons rave about the house-made salsa, the various enchiladas, and the fast and friendly service. The bright and cheerful Omaha location, which is locally owned by the same Nebraska family, also features margaritas, Tex-Mex classics like Chile Colorado and even a handful of Mexican breakfast items served all day. Price ran...
El Dorado
Enormous seafood platters known as parrilladas are the specialty at El Dorado, a favorite place for families in the surrounding neighborhoods of south Omaha – and an experience for any traveler looking for a fun food experience in a vibrant dining room. The stacks of fresh shellfish and fish come loaded on top of a platter perfectly sized for a party, complete with garnishes, homemade tortillas and sauces. There’s also a list of tacos, enchiladas and combination platters to try, and the marga...
While the yakitori highlight the menu at Koji, you can also find a number of small plates, handrolls, buns (including a fun take of the Runza), and the same sushi rolls that make Yoshitomo one of Omaha’s best restaurants.
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