Restaurants in Kearney

“Great service, food and excellent beer!!”

“Food was awesome!! Service was great!”

“I’ve only ever ordered takeout. I haven’t experienced much Indian before but I have to say I’m obsessed! The butter chicken, naan, all the sauces are amazing and I can’t wait to try other dishes. Yes it is very spendy, but the portions are large and always give me leftovers.”

“Upper Room has fantastic beer, just tried their Praise Band Hazy IPA and it was delicious. Love the vibes and conversations had here and always a favorite brewery of ours.”

“OMG! -Steak and Lobster on the Hibachi Grill -Cheek of Yellowtail! -Fried oysters -Sashimi Platter -Kani Salad -... Amazing food and service!”

“I've ALWAYS had good meals - BUT, Saturday had fish and chips and it was horrible. The fish tasted nasty (bad oil?) fries were not great, and the coldshaw smelled sour. The salad was good. The 5 others we dined with had a good experience. I was disappointed I didn't get food at LJS :) But the environment is much better at RL.”

“Great food and great service! Definitely recommend to anyone in Kearney!!”

“Great place! Love the staff! Everyone is so fun and friendly! Think I’ll make Platte Valley my go to place!”

“highly recommended that you give this place a try. excellent burgers”

“super friendly service! will be back for sure!”

“We enjoyed an afternoon there with great people and a Husker win!”

“The service staff were very nice and helpful, our drinks were perfect, the food was amazing!”

“Original menu with excellent execution. Top tier quality and value. Great vibe with live music. COMFORTABLE seating.”

“My sister and I were passing through Kearney at lunch time and decided to try something different. We were seated promptly, our wait staff was very pleasant, the menu was varied. We chose a Cajun shrimp entree to share, she ordered a side salad. It was big, more like an entree salad. I got a cup of duck gumbo. It was delicious!”

“My wife and I were passing through Kearney and wanted a nice dinner to enjoy while traveling together. The Coppermill was rated high, and ChatGPT even suggested it as popular with the locals. We were excited. There were no hours listed on or near the entry, but online we learned that it doesn’t open until 4pm, so we killed 30 min next door browsing that shop.
The doors opened a little behind schedule, but that is forgivable. We were seated and learned that the bartender wasn’t in yet, but the waitress offered to mix an old fashioned (they do not serve bloody Mary’s at all).
We ordered the tallow candle and bread. It was quite bland.
I ordered 14oz ribeye and baked potato, and side salad. The ribeye was medium rare but burnt on the ends, even my wife said it tasted like candle wax when she tasted it. Salad was wilted. Baked potato did not have enough sour cream.
My wife ordered the French dip sandwich with onions and mushrooms. She liked the horsey sauce, but the sandwich was lacking in flavor. It tasted microwaved.
For the price, we had expected to be impressed, if not wowed. Neither of us finished our meal, nor felt compelled to take any of our leftovers home. Very disappointed in the quality of the meal.”

“Great atmosphere. Our server Bella was delightful and great! Every meal was delicious.”

“OMG! I just had a “dirty soda” coke flavored…….and guys it was AMAZING! I think I have found my new favorite drink!!”

“Food is absolutely amazing, wether your wanting scrambled eggs, a burrito, French toast or the Nina, you won't be disappointed. The pastries are next level, I will be trying them all!”

“Great Breakfast food!
OG Breakfast Burrito, and quesadilla are excellent.
Great Burger specials as well, I had the Space Jam, it was excellent.”

“Excellent Food and Fantastic Coffee & Tea Choices! Love the atmosphere and the employees! 100 STAR Review!!”

“Good morning, Kearney Nebraska! Let me just say that you have a hidden gem of a coffee shop in your just-east-of-center heart! I had to drive a bit to get there but it was worth every quarter mile even if I'd have had to crawl it! What a delightful little oasis in a mostly aggro-industrial area. As I pulled into the drive-through lane, I had to proceed very slowly and very cautiously so as not to knock into anything or knock anything down as I gawked at the beautiful decorations and a zillion tiny details that go into the making of this coffee oasis. A delight for the eyes before you even sip the joe. After my unfortunate experience yesterday morning, I was just hoping for good coffee before we hit the road, wheels pointed west. What I found was a sweet barista who was friendly and chatty, but not too much. When I asked about a flat white, she wasn't 100% sure so I explained that I just wanted two shots with about 4 - 6 oz of half and half. Of course she could make that. Of course she could. Because there's no special knowledge required...just a willing heart. It always makes my blood boil when I hear that a coffee show "can't" (read: won't) make a drink that literally has two ingredients in it. Ingredients that are easily at hand. But I digress. We waited a couple of moments while she made our drinks, a hot chocolate as well. Yes, whip cream, thank you! As we drove away, beginning our journey home, we were buoyed by the deliciousness in our cups. If anything, the flat white was stronger than it had to be but it was so good that I just sipped and enjoyed it.”

“Literally the best place to eat in Kearney. Great serving sizes, the FOOD IS AWESOME!!”

“Ordered thru Door Dash. Asked for the pad Thai to be mild spice & the shrimp salad to be medium spice. My daughter’s Pad Thai was so spicy even I couldn’t even eat it while mine had zero spice. I called to complain & heard the cook say I was wrong. An argument continued since he was calling me a liar. Her resolution was 1. Come & get a new dish (they didn’t offer to have for Door Dash to deliver for free) or 2. call Door Dash to get the money back from them. No apologies at all. Really poor service & plus telling me I was lying.”

“They know how to treat customers. They made my daughter's birthday special, even on a take out order. Great food and service! We love it!”

“When we drive from Colorado to Missouri to see my daughter at school, this place is a must stop every time! The staff is very friendly and personable, and the sandwiches are amazing! You will not leave Hungry!”

“Great and unique selection of food! Healthy choices available. Service was great! Little bit of a wait but we’ll worth it!”

“Excellent service fast service friendly staff. 100/10 recommend”

“Every thing is so delicious its hard to choose from!!”

“If you are looking for a beautiful place to chill, enjoy a quality drink, and support some amazing Nebraska businesses, this is the place to do it. The owners know what they are doing!! The feel, the atmosphere, the look, the people, and the beverage selection are on point!”

“Consistently great food! Everything we have ordered from here has been amazing! The steak is phenomenal. My favorite Mexican food in Kearney.”

“The best service, above and beyond talent and everything tasted great! We WILL be back!”

“One of the best restaurant Mac n Cheeses I've ever had. Philly egg rolls were great, and the dessert chimmichangas were excellent.

Service was top tier. Easy casual atmosphere. Prices were quite reasonable.”

“Classy, cozy and nostalgic atmosphere. Top tier variety of food and exceptional customer service! I have lived here for 30 years and will always recommend the Rose for great food, atmosphere and service. Thank you for keeping this such a Kearney gem!”

“Tried the beef pho today and it was good ! It came with everything you need for the pho and it tasted great!”

“Amazing food at a fair price! You have to try the homemade chips with tasty queso…”

“This was my first time visiting 7 Brew, and I had no idea what to order. Alexis was incredibly helpful and took the time to recommend drinks for both me and my friend. She suggested the Salted Caramel Honey Iced Macchiato for my friend and the Funnel Cake Iced Macchiato for me. Both drinks were absolutely amazing!

My friend and I both work in foodservice, so we really appreciated Alexis’s patience, product knowledge, and genuine dedication to helping us find drinks we would enjoy. She made our first experience at 7 Brew a great one, and we’ll definitely be back!”

“Sakura stands out as one of the cleanest dining spots in our community. The staff is clearly dedicated to maintaining a spotless environment and ensuring a positive experience for every customer. They are also impressively fast, serving up fresh and delicious food every time.”

“This is one of the best places to grab breakfast, lunch or any dessert. I haven’t tried them all, but it’s definitely a goal of mine. The ice cream was at one time UNL Dairy, I’m not sure if it still is, but it is fantastic as well. The butterscotch is the best. I was in there a couple of years ago admiring a tiered chocolate cake. When I went to purchase the cake, the owner told me that she couldn’t sell it to me in good faith because it was old. She gifted me the cake! Not just a discount, the whole cake. I couldn’t believe it. We would have never known it wasn’t fresh baked. It was the best cake we’d ever had! Now it’s our go to place for cake. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who likes to get lost in a cool store. They have a little of everything for the kitchen.”

“Jody is amazing and you can’t go wrong visiting!”

“This place has wonderful drinks and super delish food. It is a must try, if you already have not. Friendly, caring staff.”

“Definitely welcoming bar with music and Keno. The Bartender was very chill and cool. He made our drinks with lighting speed. Also the regulars or local guest were polite. They have darts and gambling machines. Stop in and have a drink 5/5 I highly recommend”

“We were in town for a tournament and was recommended we try out the drumsticks. So good!! And because of my mistake when ordering a spicy sauce, the waitress and cook were so sweet to bring out a single plain drumstick for our son to try. The staff and food were great! Highly recommend and will go back when we visit Kearney again.”

“delicious food! definitely have to stop here!”

“Fun and relaxing cigar bar! Creative cocktails and awesome staff!”

“Hands down my kid's favorite restaurant. Great salad, pizza and chicken. Staff are always courteous and helpful.”

“I love this place the people know thier stuff. I love this team at etians in Kearney, always a friendly face 😀 and a good laugh to send u on ur way after u have your goodie.”

“What an amazing staff!! They went above and beyond to be Friendly and kind. All of them were so sweet to my dog!! The pup cups are the bomb! I will go out of my way to go to scooters anytime I’m in Kearny!!!”

“The food there is always good. We try to stop by when ever we can.”

“Great staff very friendly and we got our food super quick. I had the mushroom Swiss burger and it was one of the best fast food burgers I've had in a while. If you should order a side would definitely go for the onion rings, I'm not a big fan but they were very tasty. And It's very reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend.”

“My family and I went there yesterday first time. Atmosphere was great. Awesome music playing and the food was amazing. Still the next day my kids have said multiple times “we definitely gotta go there again!” We will be back for sure!”

“OMG! I just had a “dirty soda” coke flavored…….and guys it was AMAZING! I think I have found my new favorite drink!!”

“The teas and shakes here are so good! It's great having healthy "fast food" options when you are out of town. I highly recommend checking them out.”

“Some colleagues and I hosted an event at Sip & Swirl tonight, and I was so pleased with the private room space and the service. The ladies who were working provided amazing service and were so helpful during set-up/clean-up and had some 'last minute' items that we'd forgotten to bring. The room rental price was great, and the wines served were perfection. We will be back.”

“This is my favorite place to eat in Kearney. The molcajete is amazing with some of the best pork and shrimp(plus so much more!) in town! I order vegetarian occasionally as well and they have a pretty good selection. Service is wonderful as well!”

“Being able to plan my proposal here was a breeze! Extremely fast communication allowed for smooth planning. My fiance had no idea what was happening, so it was perfect!”

“Runza is a Nebraska icon. We visit every time we travel near one. They have well above average service at every location. Classic Runza with cheese and Frings are my favorite.”

“The night we went they were having a birthday party for one of the members. They served a taco bar, and cake. The drink prices are very reasonable. They also had Karaoke which I love!!”

“no napkins, lemonade was watery. Kearney, Nebraska”

“cookies are very good 💯 really like the sugar cookies and the monster cookies 💯”

“What an awesome atmosphere! Everything that’s on the wall I can tell has true meaning behind it and why it was put there! Definitely will be back to visit again “D” the bar owner is an amazing gal! Absolutely 10/10 recommend!”

“I was here for opening day in the late 80s when John Lowe opened. So many great memories and fun times. Warms my heart that it is still here.”

“OMG! I just had a “dirty soda” coke flavored…….and guys it was AMAZING! I think I have found my new favorite drink!!”

“This bar is ... Definitely interesting. Its the one for sure that always smells like cigarettes every single time. The interior doesn't look like its been updated since the 60's.

There is a certain kind of crowd that hangs around here and it seems like either friends or excessively sad people. It'll make sense if you ever step in here.

The place only accepts cash here which isnt the funnest, but they have an atm right next door.

If youre looking for a place to drink alone in town then this is most likely it.”

“Just wanted to say thank you to the guys working the counter today. They were so friendly and helpful and I got just what I wanted! The brisket Sandwich was delicious. Sincerely, the frozen lady craving brisket.”

“My friend usually gets a nitro brew, but this location doesn't make them. The cashier was kind, patient, and helped reccomend something she might like. Friend loved the cold pressed coffee she got, and I enjoyed mine as well. Good coffee, good staff. Great experience overall.”

“Awesome staff, great drinks, and super fast service!! I recommend this location over & over!!”

“good looking friendly bartenders”

“Una chulada los tacos de barbacoa 😋”

“Ordered seven pizzas for a church party. They were affordable, delicious and prepared promptly by Papa Murphy's friendly crew. Great way to ring in the New Year!”

“Always good service, good atmosphere, reasonable prices. Pool table is off to the side with a jukebox. Sometimes the balls stick but the bartender always helps and makes it right. Cash only.”

“My favorite coffee! In this town there are many choices, but Caribou has great gluten free food and lots of coffee options! It’s a great place to work and visit which friends.”

“love there pizza and you cant get unlimited toppings”

“I usually love their pizza although this last time it wss so salty I couldn't eat it. I also don't like the change of sauce, the flavor is bad.”

“Great food, great service & great atmosphere. Perfect for a date night, night out with friends or even a night with the family. Every dish we received was delicious.”

“I always have the best service at El Potrero and the food is consistently delicious. Can almost always get in without any wait time. Tonight we walked in at 6:02, seated and eating chips & salsa at 6:03, meals came at 6:11 and we had the check, to go box and walked out by 6:27. Been a million times and never once have been disappointed”

“They don't serve food but it is a great place!! The staff is very friendly and helpful 🙂!! We had a good time rocking out with Twisted Chrome and Paisty Jenny!!”

“I got the tiny 4 pack of rolls for $3.99 + tax. The clerk was less than happy to be there, and the prices weren't totally posted. I THINK I got the most inexpensive item... not sure though.

Parking: The parking is at either end of the building, There are approximately 4 stalls on the North end of the building, including 1 handicapped accessible stall, and there are several other staĺls across the parking lot, on the South end of the building. People don't watch when they are pulling into the parking lot or when they are backing out of the parking stalls.”

“They stop making acai bowls an hour before closing. It’s not noted anywhere on their website or on Door Dash, so plan accordingly!”

“Placed an online order from here a few days ago. This was the first time I’ve ever eaten here. My family loves Chinese takeout and used to go to Hunans, but they’ve gone down hill ever since the new management, so I decided to try this place instead. The crab rangoons were exactly how I like them, the egg rolls were great, the egg drop soup was perfect unlike Hunans version which is flavorless, as well as both the chicken fried rice and shrimp fried rice. The food was also ready very fast. We definitely found our new go-to Chinese place in town!”

“Great service and always delicious! I always ring the bell on my way out. :)”

“We ordered PepperJax for delivery which never got to us from DoorDash. I contacted the local store and the manager Steve went above and beyond to make it right even when it wasn't the stores fault. He remade our order and personally delivered it. 5 stars all around!”

“Gambino’s Pizza is hands down one of the best pizza places I’ve ever been to.

The pizza is consistently outstanding. Fresh ingredients, generous toppings, perfectly cooked crust, and flavors that keep you coming back for more. You can tell they take pride in every order that leaves the kitchen.

What really sets Gambino’s apart, though, is the customer service. In a world where great service is becoming harder to find, the team here goes above and beyond to make every customer feel welcome and appreciated. They genuinely care about the food they serve and the people they serve it to.

Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch, feeding the family, or ordering for a large group, Gambino’s delivers every single time. The restaurant is clean, the staff is friendly, and the quality is second to none.

Kearney is lucky to have a local business like this. If you’re craving pizza and aren’t ordering from Gambino’s, you’re missing out. Five stars isn’t enough.”

“My husband and I came to Kearney for our bi-weekly routine to pick up supplies for our shop. It is rare that we have time to eat lunch, but decided to stop today. To the employees- even though you were short staffed, you got through your lunch rush like Champs! You Rock! I have worked in fast food before- its not easy and being short workers doesn't help. Your employees were very polite and did the absolute best they could- our food was fresh, hot,, and very yummy- thank you!”

“Recently ordered pick up for a large group celebration and the Cellar knocked it out of the park! They even wrote each person's name on the box for easy distribution! Everything was delicious and perfect! Thank you!”

“love Quiznos, hard to find,”

“Very nice Starbucks. My boyfriend and I were traveling through many states and stopped here. He left his phone in the bathroom and we had already been driving 4 hours. We called. They held his phone for the week until we were able to pick it up.”

“Love this place! The staff are wonderful, I picked up and order last night that I'd placed thru doordash and the man working the window very kindly said next time I should place the order on their website and it would be the regular menu price instead of the markup doordash price. And it's always reliably delicious!”

“The Pizza is Great! Have had many positive experiences here.”

“Parking is terrible, as it's on main street where other establishments are. Loud atmosphere unless you are in private setting. We had pizza which was ok, but nothing special.”

“We love jerseys. The food and service are always great!!!”

“After having a frustrating experience at the other location down the road where they forgot my straw and the service was unpleasant, I preferred to drive down to this Starbucks instead rather than asking the other place for it—and I am so glad I did! Customer service truly makes or breaks a place, and this location proves it.
​The atmosphere here is completely different and so much more welcoming. I've been to this location several times now, and for the most part, they always get your order right. The staff is genuinely friendly, helpful, and even makes great suggestions. It completely turned my day around, and I feel so much more comfortable coming here. Highly recommend this location!”

“Best Mexican food in Kearney!!”

“The food is good, but you have to check it everytime to make sure they make it how you requested. Every time I go through the drive thru they give me sweet tea when I specifically ask for regular and very seldom do they get the toppings correct. I usually just scrape them off and eat it since it takes so long anyways.”

“Their grilled chicken is amazing!!! And the atmosphere is awesome! On campus all the diverse cultures brings about a different world, literally...

Dietary restrictions: Their grilled chicken for gluten allergy and celiac disease is so tender and just omg... Melts in your mouth... They do not disappoint!

Parking: It's on campus, but we've not had an issue...”

“Delicious fresh hot food and frozen custard....need I say more?”

“We're never disappointed with Papa John's located in North Kearney. Our order is always done in a reasonable amount of time, pick up in a friendly atmosphere and very good pizza. The app is very convenient for a quick and detailed order. I would say we get pizza from there at least once a month,if not twice.”

“Spanks TacoTime and Taco John's, mops the floor with Taco Bell, and puts McDonald's in the corner crying. Every city in every state needs a chain of Amigos/Kings Classic!”

“What a great place to have a yummy sandwich after a full day of driving from Utah to Wisconsin; we decided to enjoy a sandwich before hitting the hay for the nite at a nearby hotel! The food and service was great!”

“Stunningly good customer service by the opening crew this a.m.. I arrived just before opening and tried the door. Being a big city sort, I was sure it would be locked. Too early. Wrong, in early and warmly greeted. Long story short, the young woman and man that served me were awesome. Sincere thanks from a weary traveler. Namaste.”

“When I ask for extra lettuce, I mean it. To the gal that gave me extra extra lettuce today she deserves a raise. The managers better not question my order or question her actions thank you very much.”

“Want to UNK in the late 90's. This was the place for late night food. Now I live in CO and never miss a chance to stop for two crispy meat burritos on my way home to visit family.”

“We were greeted right away. Sat right away. Service was fast and accurate. Food was phenomenal. You definitely need to try the sesame chicken. Waitress was very kind. She took care of us very well! Dub this a must stop shop! Thank you”

“very good store. great sandwiches especially tr. the new beefy crunch. delivery drivers are very courteous and fast.”

“If you like to drink a glass of milk have a frosty at the north Wendy’s! We ordered a frosty and it was runny! Perhaps the machine needs attention or more staff training. We paid over six bucks for milk?”

“Picked up a customized Whopper ordered on the app, picked up through drive through. A little disappointed with the flavor (Or lack) of the burger, but they made it as requested, right condiments, etc. Pretty quick courteous service. Would recommend if you like the food. Their soft serve ice cream is good. Not sure if sourcing change or prep change (or post-Cov taste change), but the last few times I've had one, the meat on their burgers has been very bland/flavorless.
The AI fecal flinger is quite impressive!”

“Such a friendly staff and they’re always staying positive!! Love coming here 😁”

“My morning zen!! “My” baristas are ahhhhhmazing!! ❤️☕️❤️ and they truly brighten my day!”