15 Fancy Restaurants In Omaha, Nebraska

fancy restaurants in omaha
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Omaha is home to innumerable boutiques, antique stores, and restaurants. While you are in the city, you can discover local history at the Durham Museum, explore over 100 acres (40.5 hectares) of flora at Lauritzen Gardens, or study priceless works of art at the Joslyn Art Museum. Many of the city’s best restaurants are tucked away in quaint neighbourhoods on cobblestone streets. Omaha’s extremely varied dining experiences range from burger joints to exquisite chef-created cuisine restaurants. You can find a whole world of flavours and cuisines right from Mexican to Greek, and Italian to Japanese. If you wish to enjoy a finer culinary style in the city, we have compiled this exciting list just for you. Here are the top fancy restaurants in Omaha with delectable dishes to please any palate.

1. Johnny's Italian Steakhouse

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account

Pair your favorite glass of wine with the Scallops and Arugula Risotto. This dish is prepared with seared scallops, lemon butter, cherry tomatoes, arugula, parmesan cheese risotto and shaved Asiago cheese.

Posted by Johnny's Italian Steakhouse on Friday, February 18, 2022

Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse is an upscale steakhouse that features a traditional and innovative menu and a wine list that is complemented by the restaurant’s rich Italian background and ambiance. It boasts a design that showcases the feel of classic supper clubs of yore. Its varied menu is divided into lunch, dinner, gluten-sensitive, and dessert.

Some examples of dishes you may find are sausage bread, baked potato soup, steak tribute salad, spinach artichoke dip, smoked salmon dip, pepper-seared salmon, and chicken piccata.

Johnny's Italian Steakhouse

Address: 305 N 170th St, Omaha, NE 68118, United States

Website: Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11am - 10pm; Sun: 11am - 9pm

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2. Le Voltaire French Restaurant

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Posted by Le Voltaire French Restaurant on Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Le Voltaire French Restaurant is a chef-owned restaurant that serves traditional French cuisine alongside an extensive wine menu. The menu is divided into lunch and dinner and comes with a plethora of delicious dishes to choose from. Some of these dishes include escargot, beef burgundy, crème brulee, marie louise, omelets, quiches, and duck cassoulet. These dishes are guaranteed to leave a lasting impression in your taste buds.

The restaurant also hosts wine tasting events from time to time, so check out the website and Facebook page for any updates.

Le Voltaire French Restaurant

Address: 569 N 155th Plaza, Omaha, NE 68154, United States

Website: Le Voltaire French Restaurant

Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 5pm - 9pm; Fri: 11:30am - 2pm, 5pm - 10pm; Sat: 5pm - 10pm; Sun: 10am - 2:30pm (closed on Mon)

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3. The Boiler Room

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Posted by The Boiler Room Restaurant on Saturday, November 25, 2017

Featuring a wine cellar that contains more than 400 alcohol selections, The Boiler Room serves great quality food that uses the best local ingredients for visitors to enjoy. Its menu is small but all of the dishes and drinks offered are guaranteed to be delicious with each having its own New American twist. Some of these dishes include house marinated olives, pork merguez sausage, wagyu beef tartare, soy-glazed pork belly, grilled Florida swordfish, and braised morgan ranch wagyu short rib.

The vast selection of drinks includes Theodore’s whiskers, emperor guillotine, Mikkeller, Makku, red wine, white wine, and sparkling wine.

The Boiler Room

Address: 1110 Jones St, Omaha, NE 68102, United States

Website: The Boiler Room

Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 5:30pm - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 5:30pm - 10pm (closed on Sun & Mon)

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4. A Foreign Taste

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Posted by A Foreign Taste on Tuesday, February 1, 2022

With a slogan that says “what better way to bring people together than wine and food…”, A Foreign Taste offers a carefully curated menu and a boutique wine list that features food and drinks from around the world. Enjoy an elevated dining experience as the delicious international cuisine and amazing ambiance provide visitors with an unforgettable memory of their time here.

If you’re curious bout the dishes, some of the ones you can find are stuffed French toast, steak and eggs, parfait, Caesar salad, crab cakes, lamb chops, and Belgian waffles.

A Foreign Taste

Address: 14242 Fort St Suite 109, Omaha, NE 68164, United States

Website: A Foreign Taste

Opening hours: Wed - Thu: 5pm - 9pm; Fri: 4pm - 9pm; Sat: 8am - 12pm, 5pm - 9pm; Sun: 9:30am - 1pm (closed on Mon & Tue)

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5. The Drover

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Posted by The Drover Restaurant & Lounge on Sunday, September 1, 2019

Located in the heart of Omaha, The Drover is a fancy steakhouse that specializes in steaks that have been marinated with whiskey. It features a Wild West aesthetic that complements the steak and wine. This creates a wonderful atmosphere that makes for an amazing dining experience.

Other than steak, the restaurant also serves other dishes like chicken breasts, pork chops, salmon fillet, jumbo shrimp, halibut, Texas chili, burgers, pepper chicken, and teriyaki. For its wine list, the restaurant serves house, red, white, and special reserve wines as well as beer and whiskey.

The Drover

Address: 2121 S 73rd St, Omaha, NE 68124, United States

Website: The Drover

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am - 2pm, 5pm - 10pm; Sat: 4:30pm - 10:30pm; Sun: 4:30pm - 9pm

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6. Society 1854


Society 1854, located in Downtown Omaha, is a farm-to-table, all-American restaurant, that celebrates the best ingredients Nebraska has to offer. Chef John Engler puts his own exquisite contemporary twist on heritage dishes, and the results are always spectacular and delectable. The cuisine offered illuminates the local farmers’ dedicated work in a thoughtful way. The dishes are accompanied by a curated wine and cocktail list to make your experience that much more memorable. At this intrinsic Omaha restaurant, drinks and food are expertly presented in a remarkable way.

Society 1854

Address: 222 N 10th St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA

Website: Society 1854

Opening hours: Sun - Mon: 6:30 am - 2 pm; Tue - Sat: 6:30 am - 2 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm

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7. Mahogany Prime Steakhouse

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The Mahogany Prime Steakhouse, located in the heart of Omaha, offers excellent steak and exceptional service consistently. This restaurant serves the prime U.S. Midwestern Beef that is known for its excellence in texturing, flavouring, and marbling. The steak is broiled perfectly and served sizzling hot on a heated plate so it stays warm throughout your meal. They also serve the freshest seafood with selections including the Australian Rock Lobster. The atmosphere is that of fine dining, but with a more casual and less intimidating vibe.

Mahogany Prime Steakhouse

Address: 13665 California St, Omaha, NE 68154, USA

Website: Mahogany Prime Steakhouse

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 4 pm - 10 pm; Fri - Sat: 4 pm - 11 pm (closed on Sunday)

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8. Monarch Prime and Bar


This upscale kitchen in a high-ceilinged, stylish space is one of the best restaurants in Omaha. Located a walking distance away from Orpheum Theater in Downtown Omaha, this restaurant has a thoughtfully crafted menu featuring the best ingredients from the region. With an innovative, creative and diverse menu, this high-end steakhouse is a fantastic addition to Omaha’s culinary culture. Each course served is a delicacy and the wine pairings ensure that every palate is pleased. The staff is extremely personable and knowledgable. The eclectic atmosphere and trendy ambience make for a unique experience.

Monarch Prime and Bar

Address: 316 S 15th St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA

Website: Monarch Prime and Bar

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 7 am - 12 am; Sun: 7 am - 2 pm

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9. Liberty Tavern

Posted by Liberty Tavern on Friday, 11 March 2011

Liberty Tavern is a contemporary public house with large party booths, exquisite chandeliers, candle lights, wood floors, and a classic rock soundtrack. The menu is reminiscent of classic dishes made from the best ingredients from local farms and distilleries. Classic all-American Omaha dishes like buttermilk fried chicken, fish n chips, and Omaha steak are on the menu along with crafted gastro-burger dishes and the finest of wines. The restaurant offers a distinctive variety of dining options in a relaxing vibrant and atmosphere.

Liberty Tavern

Address: 1001 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA

Website: Liberty Tavern

Opening hours: 6 am - 10 pm (daily)

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10. Falling Water Grille

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Posted by Shie Rosero Briongos on Saturday, 18 June 2016

Dining at the Falling Water Grille at the Embassy Suites Omaha is a real delight. Whether you are looking to grab a quick breakfast or a relaxing, delicious dinner in an enjoyable atmosphere, the Falling Water Grille delivers. The restaurant has an interesting cafe-style atmosphere and offers everything from a speedy espresso to a fine Omaha steak. The decor gives prominence to spectacular tropical gardens and bubbling water features. The easy ambiance and delectable dishes are ideal for keeping your culinary cravings satisfied.

Falling Water Grille

Address: 555 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA

Website: Falling Water Grille

Opening hours: Fri - Sat: 5 pm - 12 am; Sun - Thu: 5 pm - 11 pm

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11. Avoli Osteria


Avoli Osteria is an authentic Northern Italian restaurant in the historic Dundee neighbourhood of Omaha. The ambience and menu of the restaurant are designed to provide you with an experience as close as possible to dining in the streets of Italy. The restaurant offers an authentic Italian culinary adventure by giving you the options to choose from dishes you might not have even heard of before! This is Omaha’s premium restaurant that brings the modern and traditional together to create a perfect blend. The wine selection is exclusive to the Northern vineyards of Italy and the food comprises of ingredients that cannot be easily found locally.

Avoli Osteria

Address: 5013 Underwood Ave, Omaha, NE 68132, USA

Website: Avoli Osteria

Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 5 pm - 10 pm; Sun: 5 pm - 9 pm (closed on Mon)

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12. V. Mertz


From the moment you step into V Mertz, you are treated like royalty. Located in the historic Old Downtown section, V Mertz is well worth going to both in terms of great atmosphere and food. The meal choices are carefully described and you are informed of how long the dish would take to cook. You can choose elaborate 15-course meals with optional wine pairings throughout. The plating is thoughtful and only adds to the charm of each dish. The restaurant is perfect for a romantic date or just an elegant dining experience.

V Mertz

Address: 1022 Howard St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA

Website: V. Mertz

Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 5:30 pm - 10 pm (closed on Sun & Mon)

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13. Dolce

No need to wait until Wine Wednesday, treat yourself today! (photo credit: ericolsen33)

Posted by Dolce on Tuesday, 20 October 2015

Dolce, which translates to Sweet in Italian, is a lovely cafe perfect for special occasions. The restaurant is essentially a small dining hall with perfectly chosen decor and lighting. Each dish is presented beautifully and the service is exceptional. The ingredients are fresh, local, and organic. The chef’s tasting menu comes highly recommended. The entire ambience, presentation, and cuisine have their own charm. Overall, the restaurant is quiet and intimate with unusual and well-prepared dishes.

Dolce

Address: 12317 W Maple Rd, Omaha, NE 68134, USA

Website: Dolce

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11 am - 1:30 pm, 5 pm - 9 pm; Sat: 5 pm - 10 pm (closed on Sun)

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14. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Join us for our Sunday Table tomorrow for the Big Game. No matter which team you’re rooting for, our Slow Roasted Beef Tenderloin is a guaranteed win. ?

Posted by Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar on Saturday, 2 February 2019

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar describes itself as an ongoing celebration of exceptional steak and wine, and we couldn’t have put it better ourselves. With several locations across Omaha, you cannot go wrong with Fleming’s. The cocktails are well made, the appetizers are excellent, and the entrees are well-prepared. The portions are generous and the staff is friendly, knowledgable, and approachable. The restaurant offers a huge selection of wines and the steaks, in particular, are phenomenal.

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Address: 140 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114, USA

Website: Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 4 pm - 10 pm; Fri - Sat: 4 pm - 11 pm; Sun: 4 pm - 9 pm

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15. Chophouse at the Paxton

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This chic restaurant, inspired by the classic 1920s New York Chophouse, offers top-notch professional service. The masculine interior features granite and marble accents, dark woods, and dual pane frosted glass. They serve only U.S.D.A. prime grade beef and the freshest of seafood. This old-school steakhouse is well worth the money. The service is personalized and friendly, and the decor is elegant. The place also has a particularly impressive liquor selection from all over the world. You can also reserve one of their four private dining rooms for a special occasion.

801 Chophouse

Address: 1403 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA

Website: 801 Chophouse at the Paxton

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 4 pm - 10 pm; Sun: 4 pm - 9 pm

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Lavish restaurants in the heart of Omaha

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Whether it is a special occasion or you fancy a memorable dining experience that is completely out of the ordinary, Omaha restaurants do not disappoint. You can find the perfectly done Omaha steak or a mouth-watering creme brulee at these luxurious restaurants. The decor is impeccable, the dishes are well thought out, and the ambiance is thoroughly enjoyable. Head on to any of these restaurants for an experience that will leave you extremely contented and feeling like royalty.

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