10 Restaurants In Omaha, Nebraska: Dining In The Cornhusker State

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Angelyn
Angelyn 
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Lying below the Missouri River is the largest city in Nebraska, Omaha, wherein one can find a wide array of activities that appeal to both locals and visitors. From shopping in Old Market District, getting up close with wildlife in Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo, or just strolling along the side of Heartland of America Park, you will surely have a good time spending a weekend in this lovely city. Touring all these attractions is an exciting thing to do and dining meals in between is definitely a part of the itinerary you should not miss. After all, exploring a destination will never be complete without tasting its signature dishes, and with that in mind, here are some restaurants in Omaha, Nebraska you should try.

1. Baela Rose

New to the menu this weekend: Seared Scallops with sugar pie pumpkin risotto, grilled bok choy, roasted watermelon...

Posted by Baela Rose on Friday, 30 November 2018

This restaurant owned by a couple offers an eclectic menu suitable for everyone with items that contain a form of gluten and can be modified to fit dietary needs. It is a great place for a date with its decent modern rustic ambience, with lots of wood and brick and a window overlooking Dundee. Impress your partner with a romantic date by having a bottle of champagne or take a look in their nice Wine and Drink selection. Delight your palate for lunch or dinner with a delicious four-course meal like a corn bisque, pork belly, steak, and sorbet that will make you come back again.

Baela Rose

Address: 4919 Underwood Ave

Website: Baela Rose

Price range: 11–30 USD

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2. V. Mertz

Posted by V. Mertz on Friday, 31 August 2018

Well-appointed in a pretty cool location in the Old Market Omaha, this restaurant delivers great food and excellent service from appetizers to sweet desserts. Enjoy the superb taste of their steak and prime rib that are cooked to perfection or devour in their cheese platter before taking a bite of the sweet treats like peanut and vanilla mousse or the popular chocolate ganache. All servings are a work of art that shows that the food is definitely not run of the mill with great drinks and wine list. If you are a picky eater, consider their tasting menu to try different dishes in small portions including drinks too.

V. Mertz

Address: 1022 Howard Street

Website: V. Mertz

Price range: 31–60 USD

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3. Sage Student Bistro

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Posted by Sage Student Bistro on Friday, 14 December 2018

A learning place for students from a culinary school, Sage Student Bistro offers a gourmet meal experience without breaking the bank. Open only during school days, diners can enjoy fresh, creative, beautifully plated and delicious meals from students who are working hard to deliver good food and at the same time, have real-time working experience. The menu changes every year but the restaurant will not disappoint you with dishes like salmon pasta, carpaccio, garden salad, and a signature Reuben sandwich. Don’t skip the dessert and take delight of their chocolate souffle or orange caramel cream perfect for your sugar cravings.

Sage Student Bistro

Address: 5730 N 30th St, Bldg 22, Omaha, NE 68111

Website: Sage Student Bistro

Price range: 11–30 USD

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4. Block 16

Bas's Blackened Chicken Bakers Today! Blackened PCF chicken, cream cheese, 4 cheese blend, artichoke, spinach and herbs...

Posted by Block 16 on Saturday, 22 December 2018

Located on the edge of the Old Market Omaha, Block 16 is operating under their theme of ‘farm to table street-food’. The American-style street-food menu with a twist is bold, unique, and deliciously messy that a napkin is a must before digging in. Have a bite on their long list of special flavored burgers, sandwiches, and fried chicken. Choose your drinks from either soda, beer from local breweries, and wine while indulging in side menu like the duck goose fries. The line can be a little long so better to go there ahead of time or after the lunch crowd for a hassle-free dining experience.

Block 16

Address: 1611 Farnam St, Omaha, Nebraska 68106

Website: Block 16

Price range: 11–30 USD

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5. Mahogany Prime Steakhouse

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Posted by Mahogany Prime Steakhouse on Monday, 12 November 2018

Whether it’s for a special occasion or just a late-night dining experience, this steakhouse offers first-class service and always have the phenomenal star of the night, their steak. You couldn’t be more pleased when you are served with a mouth-watering, sizzling on a heated plate corn-fed prime beef steak in a casual, less intimidating fine-dining atmosphere. Don’t just settle with the steak for they also have other entrees that are fresh from the sea, salads, desserts and fine wine to wash it down for a complete dining experience. Great food comes with a great price but this restaurant is worth every penny especially for special occasions.

Mahogany Prime Steakhouse

Address: 13665 California St, Omaha, NE 68154

Website: Mahogany Prime Steakhouse

Price range: 31–60 USD

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6. The Grey Plume

Salad in disguise! Sweetly sliced cucumber, roasted beets, fresh radish over chevre puree. . . . . #living #sustainable...

Posted by The Grey Plume on Saturday, 22 September 2018

The Grey Plume is a restaurant that serves contemporary American cuisine made from ingredients locally grown to make sure that it reaches your table fresh from the farm. With a great selection of exquisite food and drinks, any occasion is bound to be extra special. A daily tasting menu is available for those who want to taste different kinds of foods in smaller servings yet still within your budget. Share with your loved ones an Artisan cheese plate or charcuterie board before taking a bite of their main dishes such as the beefsteak or steelhead trout. Grab some dessert for a palate cleanser which can be the fat donut and ice cream or house-made hot chocolate.

The Grey Plume

Address: 220 S. 31st Ave Suite 3101, Omaha, NE 68131

Website: The Grey Plume

Price range: 31–60 USD

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7. Upstream Brewing Company

The longer you stare the hungrier you'll get.

Posted by Upstream Brewing Company on Saturday, 8 December 2018

Open 7 days a week, this large micro-brew restaurant doesn’t just serve the freshest brewed coffee in town but also offers the best cuisine too. Truth to be told, even things prepared medium rare, are really well done with their genuine hand-cut Omaha steak and jet-setting fresh seafood. You can’t go wrong having their appetizers like the chicken wings or fried calamari before indulging in a serving of jambalaya or with any pasta dish. Even their burgers, sandwiches, thin crust pizzas, and salads upgrades to the next level with a glass of beer in your hand. A great choice for dining after a day of shopping in the Old Market District.

Upstream Brewing Company

Address: 514 South 11th St., Omaha

Website: Upstream Brewing Company

Price range: 11–30 USD

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8. Le Voltaire

Start your French adventure with our charcuterie and fromage board. Select meat and cheeses to please every tastebud. Bon appetit!

Posted by Le Voltaire French Restaurant on Friday, 7 December 2018

This chef-owned restaurant serves traditional French cuisines along with an extensive wine selection. Start your French adventure with their charcuterie board comprise of selected cheeses and meat that pleases every taste bud. Take delight of their delicious mushroom risotto, roast chicken, carpaccio or any dish with fruits of the sea that are cooked in aristocratic perfection. Take a bite on the sweet chocolate mousse or crème brulée for dessert while sipping a glass of white wine or order another round of champagne. Eat to your heart’s content and soak in with its refined ambience and true Parisian experience. Bon appetit!

Le Voltaire

Address: 569 N. 155th Plaza, Omaha

Website: Le Voltaire

Price range: 31–60 USD

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9. The Boiler Room

6 month house aged fiocco on the menu tonight! With poached figs, polenta chips, fourme d’ambert #bluecheese #charcuterie #berkshirepork

Posted by The Boiler Room Restaurant on Thursday, 27 September 2018

An excellent choice for dining in Omaha, The Boiler Room is located in an old building near the Old Market District. You can watch over the kitchen from above while waiting for the finest artisan dishes to be served. If you are not dining out alone, have a house charcuterie or marinated olives to start and rotate different entree such as sirloin steak, striped bass, and swordfish until all tried everything. Wash your palate with chocolate and pecan tart or have a glass of cookies and cream stout. Surely, a cool spot for friends and friendly dates to enjoy a night out.

The Boiler Room

Address: 1110 Jones St., Omaha

Website: The Boiler Room

Price range: 11–30 USD

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10. Flatiron Cafe


A New American fine dining located downtown of Omaha, this cafe is happily serving the theater crowd of upcoming shows in the Old Market area and other travelers with exquisite food and superb drinks. Open for dinner time from 5 pm, Monday to Saturday, Flatiron Cafe will shower you with high-class service while savoring their delicious cuisine. From the first plate choices that include ravioli, calamari or the favorite honey roasted Brussel sprouts, you can’t help but look forward to tasting the main dish. Served with house salad, devour grilled beef tenderloin, salmon or roasted duck and don’t forget to order from their list of excellent desserts too.

Flatiron Cafe

Address: 17th and Howard, Flatiron Building, Omaha

Website: Flatiron Cafe

Price range: 31–60 USD

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Satiate your taste buds with Omaha's best

City of Omaha, Nebraska Skyline on the Missouri River
Source: Photo by user Tony Webster used under CC BY 2.0

Experience the first class service and hospitality of top restaurants in Omaha, Nebraska while indulging with the fusion of flavors of their cuisine. Partnering with local farmers for fresh ingredients and cooked in perfection to offer excellent quality of dishes, no doubt that you will have a wide selection of mouth-watering treats while exploring the city of Omaha. Scoot to this city now and don’t miss dropping by to these highly recommended restaurants.

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