Eating & Dining in Omaha
Omaha and much of Nebraska are known for high quality corn-fed beef. All restaurants in Omaha are smoke-free indoors. Smoking on outdoor patios is legal. Below are a selection of locations to eat in Omaha.
Budget
- Azteca, 9429 S 142nd Street. An excellent yet authentic Mexican establishment. Sandwiched conveniently (nay, conspicuously) next to some of the region's finest interstate-side budgetels. Never mind the petrol fumes, this is one gem that can't be missed.
- Dundee Dell (The Dell), 5007 Underwood Ave. (Near 50th and Underwood, which is six blocks north of Dodge St.), ? (402)-553-9501 (dundeedell@dundeedell.com, fax: (402)-553-4010). $6 to $14 entrees. See Bar section below for drink prices. Note: while the Dell is a restaurant, it is a very popular bar as well, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. If in doubt about the atmosphere, there are some other good restaurants nearby. It can also get busy on these nights. edit
- Katie's, 119 S 40th Street. Serves home-style Greek food.
- King Kong, Multiple locations. Serves Greek food and is the home of the Triple-Kong burger. Free drinks with a student ID.
- Los Portales, 2614 S 13th Street. Authentic Mexican that caters to the more adventurous diners. Examples include steak served with cactus, quail, and tongue burritos.
- Petrow's, 5914 Center Street (Located at northeast corner of 60th and Center St. Take 60th Street exit off I-80 and go north to Center St.), ? (402)-551-0552 (goodfood@petrows.com). Monday thru Saturday 6:00am-9:30pm Closed on Sunday. A locally owned American restaurant, serving old time favorites and homemade ice cream. Great burgers and sandwiches, in addition to anything with ice cream. $6 to $12. Most entrees below $8. (96° 0'13.97 W,41°14'16.23 N) edit
- Qdoba (chain), Multiple locations. A Mexican grill chain with burritos voted the best of Omaha.
- Smoke Pit BBQ & Lounge, 230 S 25th Street. A BBQ shack that serves ribs among other things and is open until 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Reasonable prices and variety of sides.
- Ted & Wally's, 1120 Jackson St. Homemade ice cream with many unique flavors such as French Toast, Trix, Chai Tea, Dirt, and even Guinness. The ice cream flavors are always changing. Voted best ice cream in Omaha.
- Zio's Pizza, Multiple locations. Uses natural ingredients and has huge calzones and great pizza.
Mid Range
- Ahmad's Persian Cuisine, 1006 Howard Street. Great, authentic Persian food. All meals are prepared by the restaurant's owner, Ahmad, an Iranian immigrant. Located in the Old Market.
- Blue Sushi Sake Grill, 14450 Eagle Run Drive. Rated Omaha's best sushi bar. Serves Americanized sushi. Try the "Thai Lai" or "Cloud Nine" rolls.
- Bohemian Cafe, 1406 S 13th Street. An Omaha classic. Has been serving authentic Czech and European food since 1924.
- Charlie's on the Lake, 4150 S 144th Street. A lively atmosphere with some of Omaha's finest martinis, including the Pelini Martini named after Huskers coaching legend, Bo Pelini. Lush patio environment features breathtaking lakeside view and easy access to live duck sanctuary. One of the last establishments in Omaha to allow smoking.
- Cheeseburger in Paradise (chain), 17304 Davenport Street Suite 100. The Jimmy Buffet chain with some great food and a laid back, island atmosphere. Although known for their hamburgers, the Island salad and the Chocolate Nachos are what you are after here. If that's not your flavor, then anything with "Island" or "Caribbean" in the menu name is a hit.
- Hiro Sushi, 3655 129th Street. Great Japanese restaurant that serves some of Omaha's freshest sushi and sashimi.
- Jaipur, 10922 Elm Street in Rockbrook Village. The City's best East Indian food. Also a unique brewery, try the jalapeno beer.
- McFoster's Natural Kind, 302 S 38th St. Some of the most interesting vegetarian food Omaha has to offer. Check out the sauteed brussel sprouts or veggie burger for a genuine vegan experience.
- Venice Inn, 6920 Pacific Street. Offers Italian food in a kind of surreal atmosphere.
Upmarket
- The Flatiron Cafe, 1722 Saint Marys Avenue. Fine new american cuisine located in Downtown Omaha. The Flatiron Cafe's staff has been happily serving the theater crowd, business travelers and those celebrating special occasions since 1995.
- Gorat's Steak House, 4917 Center St. Believes that they are serving the The Finest Steaks in the World. Honestly, they are considered some of the best in America. Favored by Warren Buffett, a dear friend of the family and a valued customer.
- Mahogany Prime Steakhouse (chain). A great restaurant where you can get your fill on prime-grade steaks, Australian lobster, and Alaskan king crab legs. The food is amazing and they have a great wine list to complement whatever you order. Mahogany is year after year awarded with a "Best of Omaha Award" in the steakhouse category despite the abundance of better local, non-chain establishments.
- Mark's Bistro, 4916 Underwood Avenue. Mark's unique environmane combines casual dining with a neighborhood feel. A relaxed, casual place with exquisite food, Mark's boasts a hefty wine menu and an eclectic menu.
- Piccolo Pete's, 2202 S 20th St. Family owned for over 70 years, Piccolo's has been serving Omaha since 1933. Menu items include steaks, fish & chicken dishes, and also a few Italian specialties. Like Gorat's, it is one of Warren Buffett's favorite places to eat. Friendly service and an excellent family atmosphere.
- V Mertz, 1022 Howard Street. Intimate and romantic ambiance. The menu, which changes weekly, is continental but also offers some innovative culinary creations from a range of cuisine types. Great for special dinners. Located in the Old Market. Famous clientele have included: Bono of U2, local plutocrat Warren Buffet, and Bruce "the Boss" Springsteen.
Information on this page may be printed out for your use when you visit USA.
Wikitravel is attributed as one of the sources for the content of this page, which is available under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 1.0. Terms of Use
|
|
|
