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With superb service, a vibrant menu and immaculately plated food, The Grey Plume will easily become your favorite fine dining establishment in Omaha. Located in the Benson section of the city, Lot 2 will make you want to dine out more often. Maybe even every day. Dark and rustic with a smoky tinge to the air, you will think that you walked into a Chicago steakhouse ala the 1960\u2019s when you walk through the doors of The Drover, which is everything a proper steakhouse should be. 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\u2019ve got The Twisted Cork. When you walk into Dario\u2019s, you\u2019ll be greeted with a friendly staff and soft jazz that adds the perfect touch to the warm ambience to this French restaurant. If steaks and chops are what you want, steak and chops are what you\u2019ll get at Spencer\u2019s. But they also offer so much more. Make sure you come to Block 16 hungry because there\u2019s no way that you\u2019re leaving that way. A favorite spot for sandwiches, Block has definitely mastered the art of the burger. Taxi\u2019s Grille and Bar is definitely the lighter side of delicious, but that doesn\u2019t mean you will leave unsatisfied. Pizza has a whole new face at Pitch Coal-Fire offering great ambiance and a variety of pies that you definitely can\u2019t find at your corner pizza joint. Italian food really is the universal language and Mangia Italiana\u2019s speaks it fluently. While the pizza is extremely good here, it\u2019s the pasta that everyone comes for. 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\u2019t have to. Grilled cheese, stuffed ham, meatloaf, an arugula pesto egg salad \u2013 no matter how you stack them, the Kitchen Table is the king of the sandwich. From breakfast to dessert, Leo\u2019s 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? Veggie-packed spring rolls, drunken noodles, Pad Thai, Panang Curry, and Thai tea \u2013 you\u2019re going to need an army to get through this meal! 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. 1. Experience Fine Dining At Its Finest At The Grey Plume Source: The Grey Plume Facebook 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\u2019t 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 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":29363,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[61],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29355","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-opinions","post--single"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nYou can\u2019t 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.
\nSo keep your eyes peeled for the locally foraged oyster mushrooms served with pickled celery and winter pears.
\nThe Grey Plume <\/a>
\n220 S 31st Ave
\n(402) 763-4447
\nYelp<\/a>: 4.5 stars, 115 reviews<\/p>\n2. A Modern Twist On American At Lot 2<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSource: Lot 2 Restaurant Wine Bar Facebook<\/div>\n
\nThe 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\u2019re not going to strike out with anything on the menu.
\nBut the fish selections are always at the top of everyone\u2019s check. Try the Crab Cake BLT sandwich or the Salmon Tartare for a light but satisfying dish.
\nLot 2 Restaurant Wine Bar<\/a>
\n6207 Maple St
\n(402) 504-4200
\nYelp<\/a>: 4.5 stars, 76 reviews<\/p>\n3. Wear Your Wranglers At The Drover<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSource: The Drover Restaurant & Lounge Facebook<\/div>\n
\nWhether 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.
\nCome hungry, because nothing on the menu will leave you needing more, just wishing you could fit more.
\nThe Drover<\/a>
\n2121 S 73rd St
\n(402) 391-7440
\nYelp<\/a>: 4 stars, 188 reviews<\/p>\n4. A Burger Divine At The Twisted Cork<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSource: Yelp<\/div>\n
\nYou can find everything from Sesame Crusted Tuna to San Francisco\u2019s 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\u2019t be disappointed.
\nTwisted Cork Bistro<\/a>
\n10730 Pacific St
\n(402) 932-1300
\nYelp<\/a>: 4 stars, 77 reviews<\/p>\n5. A French Delicacy At Dario\u2019s<\/h2>\n
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\nLocated in the Dundee part of town, Dario\u2019s 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.
\nDon\u2019t forget the variety of Belgian beers on tap before ending your meal with the Nutella and Banana Crepe, for a perfectly French meal.
\nDario\u2019s Brasserie<\/a>
\n4920 Underwood Ave
\n(402) 933-0799
\nYelp<\/a>: 4.5 stars, 95 reviews<\/p>\n6. Spencer\u2019s Has The Chops And More<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSource: Spencer\u2019s For Steaks And Chops Facebook<\/div>\n
\nAlong 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.
\nBut don\u2019t leave without trying the Hot Cinnamon Apple Pie, which looks more like a work of art than the traditional American dessert.
\nSpencer\u2019s for Steaks and Chops<\/a>
\n102 S 10th St
\n(402) 280-8888
\nYelp<\/a>: 4 stars, 62 reviews<\/p>\n7. A Menu That Will Take You Around The Block<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSource: Block 16 Sandwich Shop<\/div>\n
\nBut there\u2019s 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\u2019t be missed and the Goose Duck Fries are a favorite among Block\u2019s diners along with the Poutine.
\nSo, to reiterate, come hungry.
\nBlock 16<\/a>
\n1609 Farnam St
\n(402) 342-1220
\nYelp<\/a>: 4.5 stars, 101 reviews<\/p>\n8. Healthy Doesn\u2019t Mean Boring At Taxi\u2019s<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSource: Taxi\u2019s Grille & Bar Facebook<\/div>\n
\nAlong with being Omaha\u2019s hot spot for brunch, Taxi\u2019s 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.
\nCome on a Tuesday or Wednesday and enjoy a bottle of wine at half-price.
\nTaxi\u2019s Grille & Bar<\/a>
\n1822 N 120th St
\n(402) 898-1882
\nYelp<\/a>: 4 stars, 35 reviews<\/p>\n9. Coal-Fired To Perfection At Pitch<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSource: Pitch Coal-Fire Pizzeria Facebook<\/div>\n
\nAnd 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?
\nBe sure to get the truffle fries and the tiramisu with your order. You will definitely want to make reservations here, as they\u2019re almost always busy.
\nPitch Coal-Fire Pizzeria<\/a>
\n5021 Underwood Ave
\n(402) 590-2625
\nYelp<\/a>: 4 stars, 145 reviews<\/p>\n10. Go Old School Italian At Mangia, Capiche?<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSource: Mangia Italiana Facebook<\/div>\n
\nThe 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\u2019ll be back here every day.
\nMangia Italiana<\/a>
\n6516 Irvington Rd
\n(402) 614-0600
\nYelp<\/a>: 4.5 stars, 40 reviews<\/p>\n11. A Boiler Room You\u2019ll Want To Visit<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSource: The Boiler Room Facebook<\/div>\n
\nOrder 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\u2019s Rabbit 2 Ways \u2013 and no, that\u2019s not a stutter.
\nThe Boiler Room<\/a>
\n1110 Jones St
\n(402) 916-9274
\nYelp<\/a>: 4 stars, 135 reviews<\/p>\n12. This Isn\u2019t Your Mama\u2019s Kitchen Table<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSource: Kitchen Table Facebook<\/div>\n
\nBe 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.
\nOrder 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.
\nKitchen Table<\/a>
\n1415 Farnam St
\n(402) 933-2810
\nYelp<\/a>: 4.5 stars, 52 reviews<\/p>\n13. A Diner Above The Rest At Leo\u2019s<\/h2>\n
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\nBut then there\u2019s the Fantasy Island breakfast tray and the biscuits and gravy\u2026. You get the idea. Located in the Benson section of Omaha Leo\u2019s Diner keeps the neighborhood happy with affordable diner grub without the grub taste.
\nLeo\u2019s Diner<\/a>
\n6055 Maple St
\n(402) 553-2280
\nYelp<\/a>: 4.5 stars, 68 reviews<\/p>\n14. The More Plates The Merrier At Salween Thai<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSource: Salween Thai Facebook<\/div>\n
\nHailed 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.
\nThe 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.
\nSalween Thai<\/a>
\n1102 NW Radial Hwy
\n(402) 884-5375
\nYelp<\/a>: 4.5 stars, 54 reviews<\/p>\n15. Paddle Upstream For The Brew<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSource: Upstream Brewing Company Facebook<\/div>\n
\nThis upscale brewery in the Old Market neighborhood boasts impeccably crafted brews like the Dundee Scotch Ale along with an impressive food menu. This isn\u2019t your standard bar food.
\nAt Upstream, you can order Gouda soup, Hawaiian pizza, or braised lamb picked to best compliment your brew of choice.
\nUpstream Brewing Company<\/a>
\n514 S 11th St
\n(402) 344-0200
\nYelp<\/a>: 3.5 stars, 243 reviews
\nFeature Image: Block 16 Facebook<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"