Omaha, a city in Nebraska in the U.S, is long associated with beer but not many know they now have many upscale dining restaurants which serve the best tasting steaks, Mexican grills and also Japanese sushi. Having your kid with you completes your whole dining experience because, in many restaurants in Omaha, they are kid-friendly in terms of having smaller meal portions or have activities to keep your young one occupied at the dining table. Most of these restaurants have spacious areas as well, which means you need not worry about having to wait for a long time in order to get a table. While your kid gets his dose of vitamin C in his orange juice, you can unwind and temporarily part from parenting duties with a few sips of the many cocktails that these restaurants have to offer. Or if you have friends with kids in tow, these places will serve as the best catch-up spot for you and your parent-friend. Read on to find out more about the best kid-friendly restaurants in Omaha, Nebraska.
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1. Spaghetti Works
Having refurbished from what used to be a warehouse, Spaghetti Works spots a pleasant atmosphere where they offer kid-friendly options for the young such as having gluten-free pasta, different sauces ranging from tomato based for the kids and spicy ones for the adults and an all-you-can-eat salad bar. It is a great place for families or for gatherings because, with their extensive menu, diners can order and share amongst themselves a wide variety of pasta and pizzas, and also ending off the night with a tiramisu dessert - which has been said to be pretty good! After a hearty meal, diners can walk off some post-meal calories at the nearby market as well!
Spaghetti Works
Address: 502 S 11th St, Old Market, Omaha, NE 68102
Website: Spaghetti Works
Opening hours: Sun - Thur: 11.00 am - 9.00 pm; Fri - Sat: 11.00 am - 10 pm
2. Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen unpacks cheese like no other - ensuring your young one has cheese in his food options, such as grilled cheese and an all-time favorite, mac & cheese, and for the adult options they have a creamy spinach dip with tortilla chips and their to-crave-for pot pie. Almost everything on their menu is homemade - including a crowd’s favorite, the homemade onion rings, and a must-order seems to be their cocktail, “Painkiller” which has rum, cream of coconut and nutmeg to end off.
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
Address: 23948 Northwest Freeway, Cypress, TX 71105
Website: Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
Opening hours: Sun - Thur: 11.00 am - 10.00 pm; Fri - Sat: 11.00 am - 11.00 pm
3. Azteca
When you are in Nebraska and cravings for something Mexican set in, have it satisfied at Azteca where tacos never fail and their beef burrito will have you coming back again. Their menu caters to all - they have burritos and quesadillas for those on a vegetarian diet, chicken strips and quesadillas in smaller portions for the kids and for the meat-lovers, they have enchiladas which you can choose from either beef, chicken or pork.
Azteca
Address: 47904 90th St W, Antelope Acres, CA 93536, Lancaster, CA 93536
Website: Azteca
Opening hours: 11.00 am - 10.00 pm (daily)
4. Oscar's Pizza & Sports Grille
The hunt for good wings continues and you will not be disappointed with what Oscar’s has to provide - their Char buffed wings which have been grilled to give your wings a ‘baked’ taste. They have some new and unique sauce flavours for their wings such as the garlic parmesan sauce and kujo hot sauce. Besides their wings, they have one of their signatures which is The Big “O” which is made up of hamburger, sausage, pepperoni, onions and green peppers. Remember to have their fried pickles with Chipotle ranch sauce as you feast on the Char buffed wings!
Oscar's Pizza & Sports Grille
Address: 17330 Lakeside Hills Plaza, Omaha, NE 68130, USA
Website: Oscar’s Pizza & Sports Grille
Opening hours: Sun - Thurs: 11.00 am - 11.00 pm; Fri - Sat: 11.00 am - 12.00 am
5. First Watch The Daytime Cafe
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
They say a good hearty breakfast sets the tone for a great day and First Watch has out-of-the-ordinary breakfast options which will make your palate very happy. One of their unique selection of breakfast sets would be their egg white and turkey omelet stuffed with mushrooms, turkey, and onions, with a side of sour cream to go with it. For the health conscious, you could give their kale drink a try. Besides their egg-based sets, they provide a wide variety of power bowls, griddle offerings and sandwiches. Also, their menu for kids is wide and extensive, they have a ton of sides to choose from, ranging from turkey sausages and cream of chicken soup to an all-time sweet favorite amongst the young ones - the chocolate chip pancake.
First Watch The Daytime Cafe
Address: 1222 South 71st St, Ste B, Omaha, NE 68106
Website: First Watch The Daytime Cafe
Opening hours: 7.00 am - 2.00 pm (daily)
6. LeadBelly
Raspberry Beret burger? How does Raspberry come in with a burger? This special crossover between sweet and savory ingredients such as bacon, peanut butter, raspberry jalapeno jelly, romaine and onions has made many patrons head back twice. Their creativity in coming up with the menu makes them stand out as a fast-food place. LeadBelly has also provided kid-friendly food options such as the grilled shrimp and chips if the family intends to bring their small ones for their gatherings at this cozy place.
LeadBelly
Address: 3201 Farnam St #6101, Omaha, NE 68131, USA
Website: LeadBelly
Opening hours: 11.00 am - 10.30 pm (daily)
7. Genji Omaha
Being known to have great hibachi grilling experience at Genji - one where you get to see the behind-the-scenes of how your chef prepares your food, the food specially prepared by a meticulous team of chefs such as their California rolls, roll platters as well as steaks have been specially curated for the western palate. Complete your meal with none other than the Japanese way which is to accompany your sides and food with Sake or the Sake bomb which is a mix of sake and Sapporo. While they do serve alcoholic items, their non-alcoholic beverages are pretty interesting as well, while you dig into some good tuna sushi you could occupy your child with their kid-friendly options such as mango smoothie or portions small enough for the young kids.
Genji Omaha
Address: 14505 W Center Rd, Omaha, NE 68144, USA
Website: Genji Omaha
Opening hours: Sun - Thurs: 4.30 pm - 9.00 pm; Fri - Sat: 4.00 pm - 10.00 pm
8. Timber Wood Fire Bistro
Sporting a modern interior with an in-house fireplace, the food that is served at Timber Wood Fire Bistro lives up to expectations - especially the salmon that is grilled to perfection with a layer of ginger soy sauce, their Jalapeño pizza which goes well with a drizzle of honey and you could have your food gluten-free upon request. This venue houses a meeting room where a large group could carry out meetings over lunch. This is not only a good place for hosting meetings but a good place for families where they have a menu that comes with crayons and the coloring should keep your small one occupied for some time while you feast on cedar-smoked lobster and bay scallops.
Timber Wood Fire Bistro
Address: 8702 Pacific Street, Countryside Village, Omaha, Nebraska 68114
Website: Timber Wood Fire Bistro
Opening hours: Mon - Thurs: 11.00 am - 9.30 pm; Fri: 11.00 am - 11.00 pm; Sat: 9.30 am - 11:00 pm; Sun: 9.30 am - 8.00 pm
9. Zio's Pizzeria
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
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If you like your pizza crispy with a thin crust, this place is a must-visit! Besides having a good dough to have a good crisp to the crust, how the toppings are prepared adds bonus points to the whole experience, and at Zio’s Pizzeria, they have the freshest ingredients and their garlic bread has been said to be tasty. On certain weekdays, they have special in-house promotions such as their 6 USD dine-in deals. Their kids’ menu is not entirely centered on Pizzas alone - if you are wondering - because they have noodles and pasta for the kids as well.
Zio's Pizzeria
Address: 12997 W Center Rd, Omaha, NE 68144-3742
Website: Zio’s Pizzeria
Opening hours: Sun - Thurs: 11.00 am - 10.00 pm; Fri - Sat: 11.00 am - 11.00 pm
10. Roja Mexican Grill
Having acclaimed to be a great place for Happy Hour gatherings where they have affordably prized tacos and margaritas, Roja Mexican Grill offers equally good Mexican food as well, just like their guacamole that tastes as great as how it looks on photos. Make sure to try their sweet item - cookie dough chimichanga - before you round up your trip there! Roja Mexican Grill has a few locations throughout Omaha, be sure to look up for the one that is nearest to you.
Roja Mexican Grill
Address: 1212 Harney St, Old Market, Omaha, NE 68102-1847
Website: Roja Mexican Grill
Opening hours: Sun - Thurs: 11.00 am - 9.00 pm; Fri - Sat: 11.00 am - 11.00 pm
Kid-friendly eateries in Omaha
Do yourself a favor by going on a hunt for good Mexican food - be it a small snack like a taco or Chilaquiles because Omaha has some of the finest Mexican food to provide. One of the best things about these eateries in Omaha is how they have specially curated menus that cater to the young kiddos, they provide more to just finger food and pasta, so you can have a peace of mind when the young one tries out a junior burger while you indulge in conversations with your family and friends.
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