1. Dine Like A Sultan At Sultan’s Kite
Sultan’s Kite
1311 O St
(402) 477-0013
Yelp: 4.5 Stars – 52 Reviews
Sultan’s Kite is the perfect spot to get low-key, inexpensive and extremely tasty Mediterranean food. Everything on the menu can either be ordered in a pita or wrap, or over rice or salad.
Don’t miss their Chicken Shawarma and buttery, creamy Chicken Tikka Korma. However you get it, it’s delicious and you’ll be coming back for more. Don’t miss their Baklava, it’s consistently sweet and moist, and no one in Lincoln does it better.
2. Devour A Flavor Bomb Sandwich At Banhwich
Banhwich Cafe
940 N 26th St, Ste 201
(402) 261-4655
Yelp: 4.5 Stars – 41 Reviews
Choose from Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, and Thai inspired sandwich creations at Banhwich. For the biggest flavor explosion, try the Thai Spicy Shredded Chicken (Ga Thai) and the Korean Bulgogi (Bo Dai Han).
Do not leave without trying their bubble tea in flavors like avocado and watermelon. Grab a cream puff on your way out the door. Perfection.
3. Chow Down On Light Fair At Bread & Cup
Bread & Cup
440 N 8th St
(402) 438-2255
Yelp: 4 Stars – 52 Reviews
Bread & Cup’s motto is ‘simple food and drink’ and while it may be simple and light, it’s also super tasty. The menu changes daily, but no matter what day you’re there, you can’t go wrong with their fresh hot and cold sandwiches, soups and salads.
If you’re lucky, you’ll be there when they offer the Mac Benedict (yes, that’s right, macaroni and cheese Benedict) or the bacon wrapped lamb with spinach mint pesto. If you have a sweet tooth try their homemade, fresh ground peanut butter and vanilla apple butter sandwich.
4. Swoon Over Spanish Tapas At Sebastian’s Table
Sebastian’s Table
126 N 14th Stret
(402) 261-4904
Yelp: 4.5 Stars – 21 Reviews
For tapas, there’s nowhere better in Lincoln than Sebastian’s Table. Since the plates are small, grab a few friends and more than a few plates to taste the rainbow.
The duck confit and seared scallops melt in your mouth and are especially delicious when paired with their infamous hazelnut brussels sprouts. End the evening with a rich, moist Tres Leches cake with a shot of espresso. Divine.
5. Gorge On A Chocolate Dream At Green Gateau
Green Gateau
330 S. 10th St. Ste. 110
(402) 477-0330
Yelp: 4 Stars – 62 Reviews
Let’s get one thing straight: Everything at Green Gateau is delicious. Their French-influenced contemporary American cuisine is spot-on every time. That being said, their desserts, and especially their signature dessert, the Green Gateau cake, is so good you should order it first.
A creamy, rich chocolate mousse between two layers of moist, dark chocolate cake with pistachio buttercream and rolled almond fondant. Drool-worthy. If you’re not a chocolate lover, they still have crazy good desserts for you, like the Lemon Italian Crème Cake and the Apricot Napoleon Torte.
6. Dine Like A Greek God At The Parthenon
Parthenon Restaurant
5500 S 56th St, Ste 100
(402) 423-2222
Yelp: 4 Stars – 52 Reviews
Who doesn’t love garlic, fresh feta and incredible tzatziki? Start out with the garlic feta cheese dip and the perfectly fried calamari, and then try the lamb meatloaf with pine nuts or the best Gyro in Lincoln.
If you’re in a veggie mood, try the vegetarian mousaka covered in sheeps feta. The hummus comes in five flavors and is the best in all of Nebraska.
7. HF Crave’s Burgers Drop The Flavor Bomb
HF Crave
2801 Pine Lake, Ste W
(402) 423-2728
Yelp: 4.5 Stars – 35 Reviews
The burgers at HF Crave are the to die for. The beef is a clean, flavorful, grass-fed beef from Hollenbreck Farms, the ingredients are fresh and local and they even have gluten-free buns so everyone can enjoy.
But don’t be put off by the healthiness of it all. Their burgers are an explosion of juicy and tasty in every single bite. You won’t think “healthy,” you’ll think “holy moly, flavor bomb in every bite.”
8. Chow Down On Super Tasty Tacos At Super Taco
Super Taco
5501 Holdrege St
(402) 465-8505
Yelp: 4.5 Stars – 39 Reviews
Super Taco has a full menu of delicious Mexican food, but with a name like Super Taco, clearly the tacos are spectacular. They are a little small, as most tacos are, so get at least two. After two you’ll want about five more.
If you don’t like onion then let it be known ahead of time, because their tacos are onion-heavy, but still tasty. Two major winners every time are the taco al pastor and the carne asada. If you’re not feeling like tacos, their tortas are spectacular.
9. Drool Worthy Burgers And Parmesan Fries Honest Abe’s
Honest Abe’s Burgers And Freedom
845 N 70th St
(402) 261-9860
Yelp: 4.5 Reviews – 87 Reviews
Another burger joint? Why yes, it’s not enough to have just one on this list. Lincoln knows how to do burgers right. Honest Abe’s menu revolves like a pistol during a shoot out, so you never know what you’re going to get, but be sure it will be creative and unique combinations that you could have never dreamed up on your own.
Sriracha peanut butter sauce? Cherry cream cheese? Grilled pineapple and pina colada sauce? Have you ever had brussel sprouts on a burger? Get it all with parmesan fries and plenty of napkins to wipe the drool.
10. Nosh On Airy Croissants At Le Quartier Baking Company
Le Quartier Baking Company
6900 O Street, Ste 132
(402) 464-0345
Yelp: 4.5 Stars – 14 Reviews
You can’t go to Le Quartier and not have at least one light, airy, buttery, flaky croissant. You HAVE to have one, but that’s not all you’ll find.
They also have delicious blue cheese bread, olive bread, baguettes, ciabatta rolls, macaroons, cakes, pain au chocolat and addictive buttercream cupcakes that have the taste of real, creamy butter. Carb load until your heart is content!
11. Gorge On Gooey Goodness At Piezano’s
Piezano’s
2740 South St
(402) 474-3355
Yelp: 4.5 Stars – 18 Reviews
Piezano’s might have the world’s tiniest parking lot, but that shouldn’t stop a single person from getting here and enjoying their amazing pies. The homemade crust, fresh ingredients and creative choices make this pizza joint worth your parking creativity.
While the pepperoni pizza is always a winner, if you’re feeling more creative try the chicken tuscany pizza with Italian seasoned chicken, green peppers, green olives, tomatoes and cream cheese. Yes, you heard me right. The perfect amount of cream cheese under a mound of cheese. It’s definitely better than it sounds. Just trust me.
12. Wine, Dine And Check Out The Cellar At The Oven
The Oven
201 N 8th St, Ste 117
(402) 475-6118
Yelp: 4 Stars – 80 Reviews
The Oven blends the traditional flavors and spices of Indian cuisine with locally-sourced ingredients to create the freshest, most delicious Indian food you’ve ever tasted. Their Chicken Tikka Madras in a spicy coconut milk sauce and their Lamb Bhuna sauteed with garlic, jalapeno and cream sauce will make you want to lick the plate.
Make sure you get a bottle of their finest wine and after dinner head downstairs for the wine cellar tour, and just for good measure have another bottle of wine while you’re there.
13. Devour A Brownie Sundae At Ivanna Cone
Ivanna Cone
701 P St, Ste 101
(402) 477-7473
Yelp: 4 Stars – 61 Reviews
The handmade, delicious ice creams at Ivanna Cone will send you into milky, creamy sugar heaven. Their brownie sundae might look simple, but their brownies are a special blend of perfected, chocolatey goodness and the ice cream flavors, sauces and toppings are endless. Toasted coconut and coffee flavors top the list.
They even have vegan friendly ice creams that would fool even the most die hard ice cream fan. They are cash only, so bring a wad, because you might want seconds.
14. Celebrate In Style At Dish
Dish
1100 O St
(402) 475-9475
Yelp: 4 Stars – 44 Reviews
Eating at Dish makes you feel like you’re celebrating something extra special…though you might just be celebrating the fact that it’s Tuesday night. With delectable dishes like crispy mango duck and pork tenderloin stuffed with cherries and cranberries swimming in a jalapeno honey gastrique, you’ll be in foodie ecstasy.
15. Pig Out On Phat Jack’s BBQ
Phat Jack’s
2441 N 11th St, Ste 8A
(402) 464-7428
Yelp: 4.5 Stars – 27 Reviews
Everything BBQ at Phat Jack’s is top-notch, but without a doubt make sure you get an order of their burnt ends served on Texas toast. The burnt ends are quite simply amazing: A heavenly mixture of crispy, meaty, salty, smoky flavor. Call ahead and reserve yours, because they run out by lunch time every single day.
Their sides are ridiculous, too. The potato salad is creamy and tangy, the baked beans have huge pieces of bacon and the cornbread is sprinkled with fairy dust (another word for sugar).
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