48 Best American Restaurants near Crescent

“This is a Great Restaurant with delicious home prepared food, excellent quality all around. So Glad we have it it the Council Bluffs area and its open 7 days a week, so if your looking for really good eats on Sunday (when everything else is closed), this is the place! Love it.“

“We just had the pizza catered to work and hands down some of the best around. If you have not had it you must try it“

“The wings are awesome and the owners are super sweet especially Marcie(sorry if misspelled)! We’ll definitely be back!“

“I had the pleasure of visiting for the first time for brunch today, and I can confidently say the service was amazing! Our waitress was phenomenal—I'm so sorry I don’t remember your name, but I truly owe you more for making the experience so memorable. Highly, highly recommend this place! The food was absolutely astronomical, and the drinks were perfect. The coffee was out of this world, too—hands down the best meal I've had in a long time. The overall atmosphere was so comfy, cozy, and relaxed—it’s the perfect spot to unwind. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Absolutely delicious meal and excellent service! The bread was fabulous! I had the scallops and my hubs had the tenderloin. DELICIOUS and such a nice romantic atmosphere. Cocktails were amazing too!“

“Excellent service. Great atmosphere. Delicious food.“

“Awesome food and even awesomer staff :-). We love this place. I don’t have anything negative to say about it.“

“Found this place while traveling to visit family. Steak was better than the steakhouse ones. Sides were amazing. They have fresh brewed flavored iced tea. Servers were friendly and very responsive to needs. Atmosphere is relaxed and the restaurant is very clean.“

“One word, "Spicerita". Get the spicerita! the corned beef hash is amazing and so is the shrimp scampi. You won't be disappointed in this place!“

“It’s a great place to eat!!! They have a variety of food, I have my favorites, Patty melt with bacon is bomb 💣!!! Prime rib sandwich on Pretzel bun yum!!! Chef salad 🥗 and chicken salad are very good also, bbq sauce is amazing, plus it’s nice when you walk in and I hear hi Patty lol what’s that tell ya 😀 ❤️ me some Buck Snort!!!!!“

“they were at the late night at the zoo and barely an hour into the event they started crossing off items on the menu due to not being prepared for the size of crowd. The guy at the window seemed like he could careless to be there. I also understand that its a larger event but having to wait 20+ mins for simple loaded fries is ridiculous. After 25 mins i ended up getting a refund. Im not usually one to leave bad reviews, but felt this one was needed.“

“Love this place, excellent food, nice family business.“

“Great food and atmosphere but needs work on handling large crowds for events. Tonight my fiance and I had a wild experience lol. Arrived knowing we would wait, was quoted 30 min to 1 hour. Agreed and took a seat at the bar for drinks, table was available within the 30 min time frame which was great. Was seated and didn’t see a server for 35 minutes, we expected a wait and wasn’t too bothered at this point over it. Once the server came over to us he said he thought we were being taken care of already since I had a drink from the bar. We brushed it off and placed our drinks and food order at that time. My food came out within 5 minutes and we were pretty stunned with how quick that came considering how packed it was. Now, after 10 min of him not getting his order and we also didn’t have our drinks we looked around to find someone to ask. I called out to the server and the manager several times, but didn’t succeed in grabbing their attention and fiance didn’t want me to get up and find someone. 40 minutes after my food arrived the server came up to us and I asked about his food and our drinks. I said well just take our bill and a to go box for mine. He did bring out my fiancés order and removed it from the bill. We understand it’s not entirely the servers fault but overall we were pretty bummed since we do enjoy this spot for the atmosphere and the food has always been good. A few other tables also were saying they had similar experiences tonight and also just wanted their bills as well.“

“Jace, close to his name. He was awesome. He provided great service. Very personable, told the manager how much we enjoyed him. We were there Wednesday afternoon. Council Bluffs location.“

“I’ve never had a bad experience here. Food is amazing. Every time I stop in o ask for recommendations and have never been let down by the staff’s choices. If you haven’t eaten here, you’re missing out“

“You want a good steak? You have found your place! We were visiting for work and were recommended Dynamite. The service was almost as good as the food. And our waiter was so friendly telling us about all the local things to do! We will be back!!“

“Today was our 4th trip to Culvers. The meal we had was delicious. They have the softest pretzels and hot cheese I have ever had. I was really disappointed though with the raspberry malt. it looked like a chocolate malt instead of a raspberry one. I took a swallow and got a big mouth full of malt flavor. topped off with big chunks of raspberry. it might have been good if it was one of the cement drinks. I called back and told the worker what had happened, he said bring it back and we'll make a new one. Thank you for your kindness sir. I would definitely recommend Culvers to anyone“

“Kids asked Dad where he would like to go on Father’s Day. I said Tusseys. We were not disappointed. Excellent food, clean surroundings, great staff. Tusseys is 5 Star with me!“

“Always great food, one of the best places downtown!“

“We had our rehearsal dinner at Jams Old Market in downtown Omaha. We were able to rent the Loft 204 upstairs for our event. My husband and I loved the venue from the very beginning! The exposed brick walls, the privacy for our event, and the ability to see where we got engaged were all big aspects we were looking for! The bartender was amazing. The food was even better! It truly felt like a dream come true from the moment we walked through the door. Jams was accommodating for our littles and provide our family with a delicious meal the night before our wedding day. Would absolutely recommend to anyone who is looking for a private and intimate venue and wants their loved ones to feel like royalty!“

“Amazing steaks, seafood, and service!“

“Came to Omaha for a conference and it was within walking distance to my hotel. The bartender recommended a good beer 🍺 and the Tipsy Cuban sandwich 🥪 which were both good. Nice local pub to get a burger and a beer.“

“I'm glad I decided to eat here while in Council Bluffs my server was very kind and attentive and the portions were huge, the picture I took was just one dish I ordered, chicken fried steak with pancakes & seasoned breakfast potatoes & eggs. I had leftovers. Everything was so delicious!“

“This is the best thing Omaha has going in food. The owner levels the playing field for all food businesses in Omaha to have a chance to grow. Pay is in line with output. Every ethnicity of food an taste is able to utilize this space and thrive. Kudos Omahas lunches are better because Dandelion is here.“

“Kristin is so great to work with. Her communication was on point every time I contacted her and she also reached out to me several times to ensure everything was in place for my order. The cake we ordered was perfect and tasted delicious! I highly recommend Kristin for any occasion!“

“Can't go wrong with any of the breakfast skillets. My hubby had the ham and I had the bacon with English muffins. Always great food. Great service. Only the one server guy running his side of restaurant. Have a little patience, if it's just him. He does a good job?“

“We have been to three concerts in two weeks and everything was easy to get to and the wait was most comfortable since we had our lawn chairs. I am 87 and have two arthritic knees, so not having to stand all that time was great. Our spot for the concert was convenient for getting to the food, merch and restrooms. The traffic getting out was a little slow, but the traffic was coming from so many directions, it had to be“

“Our first trip to Gather couldn’t have gone better. The host, Steve was super accommodating in seating us. I appreciated the table farther away from the majority of the business as it was quieter and more intimate. Our waitress, Cathleen was extremely helpful and super friendly, even giving our oldest daughter individualized attention without being annoying like a lot of servers are when we are trying to enjoy a night out as a family. The brussel sprouts were fantastic. I don’t know if I’ll ever eat them without cranberries again; who would have known. They added such a pop of brightness to the dish. My wife had the pad Thai and thoroughly enjoyed it. I had the Wagyu flat iron with Chimichurri, and where so many restaurants fail, they succeeded in having a well-balanced sauce that wasn’t overly acidic and provided a welcomed heat to the dish. Loved the elote corn which was kept warm the entire meal having been served in its own skillet. We also ordered the Mac and cheese which was very good, and even the chicken strips we ordered for our daughter was a shelf above any other restaurant. My daughter loved the donut holes and the birthday cake they prepared, although simple, was surprisingly delicious. They even do the simple things well! By far, the best dessert was the Strawberry-Basil sorbet; such a fresh and delightful way to end the meal. One of the things that stuck out to me most was the attention we got from the manager, Tony. Most of the time you see managers walking around, it feels like they are just “doing their job,” but this guy was bringing food out to customers, checking in with tables, assisting in any way he could, and genuinely looked liked he loved being there. He checked on a few questions we had about the food and he also gave special attention to our daughter which definitely elevated her experience. The service, food, atmosphere and getting to see their Hydroponic garden make this a must visit! Will definitely be back.“

“To post a sign to make it ok to STEAL customer's money is insane! Time Out must be in "survival mode" and on its last leg! I havent dawn that door in over 10 years and now that I KNOW they steal money, I definitely never will!“

“The dinner at Zinc was outstanding. The food was extraordinary and the service was impeccable. The only disappointment of the evening was the difficulty in finding a parking space. We were directed to park at 12th Street but were unable to find the recommended parking area. We ended up parking at a parking meter and walking several blocks making us somewhat late for our evening appointment. But, despite the parking problem, the event was wonderful.“

“Can’t say enough good things about The Boiler Room! Such a beautiful, intimate environment with the friendliest servers and unbelievably talented staff. The presentation of each plate is like a piece of art. The chef and team’s food is some of the most mouthwatering, flavorful food you will ever eat!! Definitely a hidden gem in downtown Omaha. Can’t wait to go back again!!“

“Bridget was wonderful! Came for a birthday celebration during the NCAA World Series, kind, efficient, and knowledgeable on the menu, made a fabulous recommendation of the Turkey Burger, and surprised us with a dessert celebrate! Great atmosphere!“

“Chrys is the best barista I’ve ever met I’ve been to a lot of independent coffee houses and this was by far the best experience I’ve had. 10/10 will be back ☺️“

“Food was really good, our server was great. Great atmosphere!“

“This was a unique find for my wife and I as we traveled through Omaha. We didn't want to eat at your everyday restaurant. So very glad we stopped in. The food is amazing. I had Omaha fries and the wife had duck duck fries. Her fries did indeed have duck. My fries had ground wagyu beef. They were both full of fantastic flavor. The service was great and so was the price. I can only imagine what the rest of their food might taste like. I highly recommend stopping in. You will not be disappointed!“

“great menu but Maddy is the one that rocks the bar and gives the experience! in town for the college world series and our first time. she answered all the questions and did it with a warming attitude. we couldn't have asked for more during our meal. she also crushed the service bar and I hope her tip out reflects the effort she puts in. from one bartender to another great job“

“Best food in Council Bluffs!!“

“My husband and I went to The Monarch for dinner. We had excellent service. We both ordered the Steak Frite cooked medium rare. The steak was juicy and tender, very tasty. The fries are SO GOOD! The restaurant is part of a hotel built in the early 1930's, the decor was very nice. It's a small quaint restaurant with excellent service.“

“Great group of individuals. The best in the IOWA.“

“We had a French cuisine prepared by one of their Culinary School students and a pastry chef student it was amazing!“

“Wow! We stopped here on a whim when trying to find a place to eat outside of the Henry Doorly Zoo. And I have to say, it was one of the best burgers I’ve had in a long time (I got the guacamole bacon burger). It was HUGE and tasted so good, and the fries were good as well.

We ate right outside the front door since there were some tables and chairs along the sidewalk. The service was excellent, and we’ll definitely come back again when visiting the area. There’s a cool mural on the back side of the building too. Parking is a little tight. It’s less than 5 minutes driving from the zoo.“

“The daily specials are always good and a great value.“

“I don’t know how I went 26 years living in Omaha and only now did I make my way to Harold’s. I have been majorly missing out. Everything on the menu is amazing, especially the chorizo, pancakes and eggs. I have to go back for a donut very soon. The price is also totally affordable! Highly recommend to everyone who likes a solid comfort breakfast.“

“Nothing but good things to say! Always stop by whenever I’m downtown. Deviled eggs are unique, unlike any I’ve ever tried but a most favorite of mine from the menu“

“Awesome Experience! At first I wasn’t impressed. My server seemed to be really off, she fumbled her words, had a hard time answering my questions, (maybe she was nervous) etc. I ordered a martini but she brought me something terrible in a rocks glass! We ordered, the salad bar was amazing!!! Fresh and had several choices. Our meal was another story, our waitress got our order wrong. I wanted chicken parmigiana and I got a sandwich?! She did get it corrected but I had to wait longer. At the end of our meal the manager trish came over to offer apologies. She also brought me the martini I originally asked for that she said she made herself. Awesome!! It was delicious!! She was friendly, chatted with us for a moment and deliver our bill. She didn’t even charge me for the drink! We noticed her guiding our server who was then having issues at another table. I would say we won’t be back but Trish really helped turned our opinion around! She’s definitely a manager who cares! We will give it another try and hopefully just get a more proficient server!“

“You don’t really have a server. You go in and sit where you want then go to the bar to order food. They give you a number to put on your table and they bring the food out when ready. If you want a refill they are free but you have to get up every time and go to the bar to ask.“

“Great food… Great service! Thank you!“