50 Best Cocktail Bars near Carter Lake

“I love this place! So inviting and comfortable“

“I visited for my Birthday and it was lovely. I can’t recommend enough!“

“Nothing but good stuff to say about my visit here on Christmas day! Bartenders/servers were on point. The takeaway here is you can eat and drink here for a reasonable price. Inflation hasn't hit here. It for sure is a rum club you will find something you like. Food is a lot of Hawaiian but it's damn good. Try this place“

“I love Martini's & this place was on my list for my bday on 12/15 - yes I know its not open on Sun, so my plan was to go on Sat the 14th. Weather interfered w ice storm on Fri 13th, so Sat night was super packed & i wasn't able to even get in....no biggie, went to Roxxy n had a blast! Fast forward to my bff coming out from NY n here for Christmas n we decided to go out on 12/28 n try again & yay we were able to finally get in! The place is so elegant n beautiful & has a very classy comfortable feeling to it - I knew I would 💜 it! At the bar talking about my quest n fail of trying to come here for my bday a few weeks ago, sitting next to me was the bar manager Carmen - she said she'd buy me a shot n I was like "oh cool", I never saw it so thought she was just being nice n a totally forgot n I thought 'its ok, no biggie"....then I go to pay my bill & turns out she picked up my 1st round of drinks - so extremely super sweet of her & I appreciated that n her so much. Huge THANK YOU to her & bartender Sophia for making my visit w my bff rock & an awesome experience!“

“Very friendly staff, a pleasant atmosphere, but there is no food here.

If you just want to switch off, relax, and hang out, this is a perfect option. It’s also open until 2 AM, which is pretty rare for Omaha. Overall, I definitely recommend it.☺️🙌“

“What a hidden gem. We’ve had the best time every time we’ve visited. The staff and food are amazing and we love sitting at the bar on Rat Pack jazz nights. Zach behind the bar is such a sweetheart and we request to sit there every time. I can’t say enough great things about the food, atmosphere and staff.“

“Love this place! Truly is cozy and laid back. An Omaha hidden gem 🤘🏾“

“I love their drinks and pool table, good drunk people . Loves smoking cigars at outside“

“The crew here really take pride in their curated menu - each cocktail is so unique and new and thought out for ultimate flavor and experience. The atmosphere is total vibes, whether you go on an afternoon with a laptop, a weekend for the dj, or evening for darts and drinks, GR is always the spot to go for the ultimate experience. Matt is so knowledgeable that if you don't know what you want, with a few questions he gives you the most delicious beverage ever -
ALL the bartenders are like that, very talented, super knowledgeable, and always delicious.
Forever recommend 10/10“

“Been in the VIP 1/2 dz times in past 6 mos, very nice ppl in a nice cocktail lounge. No loudmouth's, no vulgar language, mature crowd.Tonight was a fish fry comped by a customer who obviously is a great fisherman! Had such a nice time, plan to go back more often. Friendly bartenders.“

“I have visited True American with some regularity since they opened and have always had a good experience. The menu has diverse and innovative cocktail offerings and the staff are great. I'm convinced the negative reviews are trolls sent by competing local dives.“

“Love the Turf. Love the bartenders, love the owner. Love the pool table. Hate some of the regulars 😅 just kidding!!!“

“My husband and I were there the 23rd. Very welcoming greeting got a table immediately. The server(she) was delightful and promoted. The decor is outstanding. We loved it!“

“Best Bread Pudding Ever!!! OMG as a Travel Agent local to Omaha, NE I can tell you that I have enjoyed bread pudding all over the world and sea...and this is simply the most exquisite! So much so that if you mention Herbe Saint in your quote request, I will waive your booking fee! #hailherbesainte #bestbreadpuddingever #yumyum“

“I would like to get busy a thumbs up 110% went there on Valentine's Day night they texted me I came back after I was there and couldn't get in I sat next to a wonderful absolutely wonderful girl named Allie we talked for hours and give me a ride home and I just had the most wonderful time for being a Valentine's Day and not having a boyfriend I didn't need one I don't need one but I made a new friend named Allie from Beatrice and I am so pleased and happy for that and hopefully things will pan out as friendship can subside and thank you busy for everything you have done and do for me when I do come there I really appreciate it and I tried to put good reviews for you guys anything I could do for you you tell me and vice versa thank you again“

“10/10 recommend having dinner here. The atmosphere, the service, the food - all on point! Our server Ashlynn was phenomenal and made our dinner so special! The food was absolutely amazing. Everyone should save room for the Baked Alaska!“

“Love the music, bartenders, staff, owners, DJ’s and atmosphere!“

“Too much change going on in your life? Miss the days of yesteryear. Head on down to the interlude. 5 Busch lights, a Ketel one and soda and a Blue moon later, my tab was only $27 plus tip. The first time I drank at the Interlude, I was a wee lad of 21 back in the year 2000, I only make it to this fine place every few years, but the only thing that had changed is the style of TV. If only they had the giant square bricks still it would be perfect.“

“Had the pleasure to meet the owners. Excellent hospitality, thank you for treating myself +1 as family..“

“Stopped in last week! Great atmosphere! delicious drink! Thank you.“

“My friend and I stopped in for dinner last night before a show at The Orpheum. We ordered based on our server Noah’s recommendations, and everything was incredible!! (Thanks, Noah!) Great food, friendly service, and delicious cocktails! Can’t wait to go back!!“

“This place is awesome! Great atmosphere, lovely patio, great food and drinks! Just a cool, welcoming place with a great staff!“

“One of my top restaurants in Omaha! I love the atmosphere. Service is always great. The menu seems to rotate regularly to keep it interesting. Fabulous food. Wonderful cocktails. And, of course, MOMOS!! 🙌“

“My husband and I enjoyed great drinks and the bartender was so great. We could have stayed there all day.“

“We hosted our rehearsal dinner and welcome party at Saro Cider Lounge, and it could not have been more perfect! Everyone raved about the spiced apple cider—it was the hit of the night—and the space itself is just stunning: cozy, rustic-vintage, and effortlessly charming.

From start to finish, the customer service was exceptional. Brooklyn was an absolute joy to work with—responsive, accommodating, and genuinely invested in making our event special. She went above and beyond in every way, ensuring everything ran smoothly and beautifully.

If you’re looking for a reliable, inviting, and family-friendly venue that still feels elevated and unique, don’t hesitate for a second—book Saro Cider. We can’t recommend it highly enough!“

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“The customer service…outstanding! From the host that greeted us and ushered us in, to the cocktail waitress we had the pleasure of being served by, AMAZING. I cannot recommend a better drink atmosphere.“

“Noah was amazing, amazing food and drinks“

“Cute place with plenty of seating. We were able to make a reservation online and get right in with two adults and a high chair. The waitress we had was very friendly and did a great job answering any questions and explaining the menu. We had the crab rangoons, everything smoked salmon, and 3 sushi rolls…all were delicious. We both really enjoyed our drinks as well. I would return!“

“Extensive whiskey and scotch menu.“

“Our owner is new to town and asked where to find the best burger in Omaha. Without hesitation, we recommended Dinker’s Bar & Grill. He loaded up the whole team and took us to lunch and it did not disappoint. The burgers were outstanding, the atmosphere was classic and welcoming, and the service was great. Dinker’s absolutely lives up to its reputation. If you’re looking for one of the best burgers in town, this is the place.“

“cool place!!! nice atmosphere!“

“Probably the most authentic ramen spot in omaha. I ate countless shop around here most have horrible broth .“

“Amory…. Great bartender!!! Had fun! Will be back!! Thank you!!“

“We showed up a little after midnight, so we got there a little late for the live music & the crowd had died down; there were only 5 other people there. The atmosphere and pricing seem fine, but the bartender used cranberry juice in my tequila sunrise instead of grenadine, so my drink was way funky..I probably won’t make it a point to come back.“

“absolutely amazing in every way possible. cocktails were delicious, pizza more than amazing, service... more than you could ask for! and the pot was just so darn cute! we will definitely be back!“

“My husband and I have been super impressed by the Dell since it reopened last year—amazing craft cocktails, solid beer options, and very elevated pub food that you can tell is made with high quality ingredients. We were last there on NYE for an early dinner and the service and food were top notch. Honestly would choose this over other $100 places, so good! They went above and beyond for us. Hope they can continue to build back up demand—as it is such an incredible atmosphere since the remodel!“

“Great local bar. Friendly people and prices“

“Kind staff. Friendly and fun atmosphere. Great place!“

“It was our first time at Cedar. Nick is a special bartender. We asked him for recommendations and then just to "make me something" and he did not disappoint! My favorite was the Amaretto sour. It's Nick's secret recipe and it was so good, I had 3 of them! I wish we would have come here sooner!“

“Wonderful bar with wonderful staff. Great drink prices! Patrons are exceptionally friendly too. Must stop if in Omaha!“

“Sky and Cody made my birthday feel so special. I had a personalized birthday card at my lane when we arrived! Everyone was extremely attentive and friendly. The atmosphere is beautiful which adds to photo opportunities. 10/10 can’t wait to go back!“

“Ordered the Chicken Fried Steak and everything was great! CFS was perfectly seasoned and crispy with every bite. Sides were cooked well and pretty tasty, too. Definitely recommend trying it out!“

“It was our first time and we enjoyed it alot. The music gave the atmosphere a whole different vibe, it was great. We were there for brunch. The food was very good although it is a bit hectic with the ordering. They messed up my order but it was quickly resolved. There aren't alot of waiters, so you have to fill yourself with patience if anything but at least there is a nice show while you wait. We would return and would recommend.“

“Astonishing does not describe our experience at Santoro. We had been long-time patron of Rivera's and have been looking forward to trying this since Santoro was announced. It surpassed every expectation we had. The new dishes were sublime. The Steak Aguachile was complex, the Pork Shank was fall off the bone delicious and my wife's shrimp was perfection. Cannot wait to go back!“

“Visited Omaha for the Tyler Childers concert we found Ghost Donkey. Excellent food, service was fantastic, the drinks were amazing. We are already planning a road trip just for GD again. Highly recommended.“

“The staff here was awesome. I did not get the name of the gentleman that sold us the cigars but he was friendly, outgoing, funny. Helped a ton with suggestions and then helped us light our cigars. Then Sara served us drinks at the table and was awesome. Top notch service here and worth checking out.“

“Best by far Cubano sandwich I’ve ever tasted.“

“First time in Omaha and my first taste of authentic Greek food. The food was delicious and the cheesecake to die for. Great staff!“