1. Experience Fine Dining At Its Finest At The Grey Plume
With superb service, a vibrant menu and immaculately plated food, The Grey Plume will easily become your favorite fine dining establishment in Omaha.
You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, but anything made with duck fat is sure to be a winner, from their duck fat fries to their doughnuts. Specials rotate frequently because of their commitment to only using locally grown ingredients to ensure the freshest cuisine possible.
So keep your eyes peeled for the locally foraged oyster mushrooms served with pickled celery and winter pears.
The Grey Plume
220 S 31st Ave
(402) 763-4447
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 115 reviews
2. A Modern Twist On American At Lot 2
Located in the Benson section of the city, Lot 2 will make you want to dine out more often. Maybe even every day.
The atmosphere is simplistically modern with an upscale feel and comparable food and drink menus. Lot 2 knows how to make even biscuits and gravy sophisticated, so you’re not going to strike out with anything on the menu.
But the fish selections are always at the top of everyone’s check. Try the Crab Cake BLT sandwich or the Salmon Tartare for a light but satisfying dish.
Lot 2 Restaurant Wine Bar
6207 Maple St
(402) 504-4200
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 76 reviews
3. Wear Your Wranglers At The Drover
Dark and rustic with a smoky tinge to the air, you will think that you walked into a Chicago steakhouse ala the 1960’s when you walk through the doors of The Drover, which is everything a proper steakhouse should be.
Whether you order the sirloin, the filet, or the prime rib, you can rest assured that it will be cooked to perfection with the temperature of your preference. The meat is flavored with just a slightly sweet marinade and comes with au jus and horseradish, straight or creamy.
Come hungry, because nothing on the menu will leave you needing more, just wishing you could fit more.
The Drover
2121 S 73rd St
(402) 391-7440
Yelp: 4 stars, 188 reviews
4. A Burger Divine At The Twisted Cork
The Twisted Cork offers great food in a great setting with a traditional but cool pub atmosphere. If you take everything good about the Pacific Northwest and transplanted it onto a menu in Omaha, you’ve got The Twisted Cork.
You can find everything from Sesame Crusted Tuna to San Francisco’s famous Italian Stew. But what everyone really comes here for are the burgers. Order the sliders or the Lincoln burger on a pretzel bun and you won’t be disappointed.
Twisted Cork Bistro
10730 Pacific St
(402) 932-1300
Yelp: 4 stars, 77 reviews
5. A French Delicacy At Dario’s
When you walk into Dario’s, you’ll be greeted with a friendly staff and soft jazz that adds the perfect touch to the warm ambience to this French restaurant.
Located in the Dundee part of town, Dario’s will never disappoint with consistent excellence. Start with the French Onion Soup that gives the perfect mix of salty and savory before you dive into the Venison Sausage.
Don’t forget the variety of Belgian beers on tap before ending your meal with the Nutella and Banana Crepe, for a perfectly French meal.
Dario’s Brasserie
4920 Underwood Ave
(402) 933-0799
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 95 reviews
6. Spencer’s Has The Chops And More
If steaks and chops are what you want, steak and chops are what you’ll get at Spencer’s. But they also offer so much more.
Along with the variety of beef and pork selections, diners can also order such prime selections such as grilled Mahi-Mahi with Mediterranean ragu and a piquillo pepper puree with saffron arancini. The Caesar salad is a popular starter along with the truffle mac and cheese for a side.
But don’t leave without trying the Hot Cinnamon Apple Pie, which looks more like a work of art than the traditional American dessert.
Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops
102 S 10th St
(402) 280-8888
Yelp: 4 stars, 62 reviews
7. A Menu That Will Take You Around The Block
Make sure you come to Block 16 hungry because there’s no way that you’re leaving that way. A favorite spot for sandwiches, Block has definitely mastered the art of the burger.
But there’s so much more to check out in this modern American restaurant. Their Chicken Fried Steak Quesidillas are the perfect example of how Block 16 effortlessly fuse traditional cuisine with a modern twist. There is a Kimchi Chicken sandwich that shouldn’t be missed and the Goose Duck Fries are a favorite among Block’s diners along with the Poutine.
So, to reiterate, come hungry.
Block 16
1609 Farnam St
(402) 342-1220
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 101 reviews
8. Healthy Doesn’t Mean Boring At Taxi’s
Taxi’s Grille and Bar is definitely the lighter side of delicious, but that doesn’t mean you will leave unsatisfied.
Along with being Omaha’s hot spot for brunch, Taxi’s offers something that everyone can enjoy, offering 5 to 7 different specials a day. Try the Cabbage Blue Cheese Soup for something unique before diving into the Pork Au Poivre, which is a pan-roasted tenderloin with mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes in a Brandy cream.
Come on a Tuesday or Wednesday and enjoy a bottle of wine at half-price.
Taxi’s Grille & Bar
1822 N 120th St
(402) 898-1882
Yelp: 4 stars, 35 reviews
9. Coal-Fired To Perfection At Pitch
Pizza has a whole new face at Pitch Coal-Fire offering great ambiance and a variety of pies that you definitely can’t find at your corner pizza joint.
And with selections such as the Buffalo Chicken Pizza with thyme cream, mozzarella, caramelized onions, a house-cured pancetta, topped with fresh arugula and Gorgonzola cream, why would you ever want a slice from anywhere else?
Be sure to get the truffle fries and the tiramisu with your order. You will definitely want to make reservations here, as they’re almost always busy.
Pitch Coal-Fire Pizzeria
5021 Underwood Ave
(402) 590-2625
Yelp: 4 stars, 145 reviews
10. Go Old School Italian At Mangia, Capiche?
Italian food really is the universal language and Mangia Italiana’s speaks it fluently. While the pizza is extremely good here, it’s the pasta that everyone comes for.
The Shrimp Pesto over fettuccine never disappoints and everyone seems to agree that the Sugo and meatballs with mostaccioli pasta is the stuff that Italian dreams are made of. Stock up on the homemade cannolis before heading home. Otherwise, you’ll be back here every day.
Mangia Italiana
6516 Irvington Rd
(402) 614-0600
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 40 reviews
11. A Boiler Room You’ll Want To Visit
You can stop associating boiler rooms with horror movies after you come here. With such impactful simplicity of Wagyu beef and a seemingly never-ending selection of beer, The Boiler Room basically sells itself, but doesn’t have to.
Order a dish of the house marinated olives to start your palette. The Morgan Ranch Wagyu Flank Steak is a popular selection, as is the Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit Farm’s Rabbit 2 Ways – and no, that’s not a stutter.
The Boiler Room
1110 Jones St
(402) 916-9274
Yelp: 4 stars, 135 reviews
12. This Isn’t Your Mama’s Kitchen Table
Grilled cheese, stuffed ham, meatloaf, an arugula pesto egg salad – no matter how you stack them, the Kitchen Table is the king of the sandwich.
Be amazed at the size and flavor in the Piedmontese Beef Patty Melt, made with a Morel Aioli and stuffed with marinated asparagus and Havarti on toasted Levain.
Order a side of deviled eggs to go along with your sandwich and your free side of popcorn to create the perfectly special lunch that will bring you back all week long.
Kitchen Table
1415 Farnam St
(402) 933-2810
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 52 reviews
13. A Diner Above The Rest At Leo’s
From breakfast to dessert, Leo’s Diner will please everyone with its wide variety of menu selections. Diners can enjoy a crispy chicken salad, a plate of spaghetti and meatballs, or cut into a thick, juicy steak. But how can anyone resist order the Philly cheesesteak with curly fries?
But then there’s the Fantasy Island breakfast tray and the biscuits and gravy…. You get the idea. Located in the Benson section of Omaha Leo’s Diner keeps the neighborhood happy with affordable diner grub without the grub taste.
Leo’s Diner
6055 Maple St
(402) 553-2280
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 68 reviews
14. The More Plates The Merrier At Salween Thai
Veggie-packed spring rolls, drunken noodles, Pad Thai, Panang Curry, and Thai tea – you’re going to need an army to get through this meal!
Hailed as the best Thai food in all of Omaha, you will not be disappointed with the selection or the taste. Diners are able to pick the level of spice they prefer in their dishes by ordering from a scale, making it a foolproof way for everyone to enjoy.
The scale stays pretty true to spice, so if you like it mild, stick with a 1 or 2 and if you like it hotter than the surface of the sun, go with the 7.
Salween Thai
1102 NW Radial Hwy
(402) 884-5375
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 54 reviews
15. Paddle Upstream For The Brew
At a brewery, patrons are usually forced to sacrifice really delicious food for the excellent beer. But you will never have that problem at Upstream Brewing Company.
This upscale brewery in the Old Market neighborhood boasts impeccably crafted brews like the Dundee Scotch Ale along with an impressive food menu. This isn’t your standard bar food.
At Upstream, you can order Gouda soup, Hawaiian pizza, or braised lamb picked to best compliment your brew of choice.
Upstream Brewing Company
514 S 11th St
(402) 344-0200
Yelp: 3.5 stars, 243 reviews
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