50 Best American Restaurants in Lincoln

“this restaurant is awesome. great food, very reasonably priced and a super friendly and attentive staff“

“Absolutely fantastic food and a great dining experience. Every dish was flavorful and thoughtfully prepared, and it’s easy to tell how much care goes into the menu. We really enjoyed our evening and will definitely be back. Highly recommend! My favorite dish was the scallops and risotto, appetizers were outstanding, and my husband enjoyed the chorizo rigatoni. Lots of dietary accommodations for gluten free. I had wonderful options! Will be back, and soon!“

“Amazing food, service, desserts. The menu is always changing so each visit is different. The Sunday brunch has some wonderful dishes, don’t pass up the breakfast burrito!“

“great food fantastic service and quick with getting the food. Friendly staff . the fried chicken and tenderloin sandwich with amazing“

“This was a first time for us, and we were there at 5:15 on a Saturday. We got in without a reservation, but the wait was pretty long shortly after that. So reservations are probably recommended. Our server, Reed, was fantastic! Reed was very attentive (but not pushy), offered suggestions, checked in with us often, and was an overall great server! We had 2 drinks each, both had steak dinners, and shared the peanut butter cheesecake (which was so good), and our bill came to a little over $100. Not too bad for such a great experience! We would definitely go back the next time we're in Lincoln.“

“This place is a total breath of fresh air! I hardly ever go out any more because prices are always high and food is disappointing. Went to Piedmont Bistro today with a friend and honestly we couldn't stop talking about how good the food was. 10/10!! also very nice servers.“

“Went to lunch with my family and some friends on a Sunday afternoon. Manager was quick to accommodate our group as there were only smaller tables available at the time. He and his staff were very friendly with us, the food was great, and I would recommend this place to anyone. It's great to have a place with Keno that is stylish, comfortable atmosphere (for all members of the family) with a very friendly staff to visit on a regular basis. We will be regulars here soon.“

“Loved the atmosphere, and the food was fantastic!!! Really hope to make it back again.“

“We hadn’t been to Stauffer’s since before Covid. A friend told me the Honest Abe’s had boughten it so we decided to try it for lunch yesterday and everything was delicious! The rolls and biscuits were homemade. I had turkey dinner and it was real roast turkey, not deli meat. We had pie, too, and it was so good. The server was very friendly and attentive. We will definitely be eating there often!“

“Always great food and exceptional service and staff. One of out favorite places“

“Food, drinks and the friendly environment“

“Fleetwood is a must-stop for me when traveling through Lincoln. You can tell they take pride in everything they do, from their inviting atmosphere to their creative menu. I can't recommend them highly enough.“

“Food was outstanding! Welcoming environment.“

“Food was outstanding! Welcoming environment.“

“The atmosphere was prestige. The portions served were just the right amount of food. Staff was friendly and prompt. We will definitely be back.“

“My boyfriend insisted I try Don & Millie’s, as I am an out of state transplant. He ordered a double cheese burger with fries. I ordered a foot long chili dog with cheese, and a mix of fries and onion rings. Over all, great food and great service! Food came out so fast!“

“My husband and I stopped for dinner at Don and Millie's on 56th Street in Lincoln. The food, as always, was outstanding (they by far make the best cheeseburger in Lincoln...hand-formed beef patties with just the right amount of juiciness)....when we left, FOUR different employees acknowledged us. The worker sweeping the floor told us to have a great evening, and he thanked us for coming, the person working in the kitchen thanked us and told us to have a nice evening, the guy wiping tables thanked us and told us to come back, and the person at the order counter said goodbye and thanked us for coming. WOW! Good food and great service! You just don't find that kind of employee kindness and attention anymore, so Don and Millies now has a permanent customer with us!“

“Never disappointed here no matter what I order! Wait staff is exceptional- Tonight it was Kendall- so friendly and personable- but that’s always the experience!! Recommend to everyone!!“

“What a wonderful experience! I wish I lived in Lincoln so I could have date nights and all my parties there! Great food, and great staff! Love it!“

“Simply the best salad bar in the whole state. Their take on "French Onion Soup" is outstanding, the most flavorful version I have ever had. Great customer service. Totally worth a drive from Omaha!“

“Clean, well-staffed Culvers location that provided us great and quick service. My wife and I had the Sourdough Melt ButterBurgers, fries, steamed broccoli, and a chocolate frozen custard. We walked 1.7 miles from our hotel to eat here a were very pleased with the delicious and fulfilling meal provided.“

“super fast and delicious food. was in there yesterday (June 4) for lunch and our server Pam was outstanding“

“The breakfast was great. Our server was excellent.“

“I checked out Tavern 180 tonight for dinner. I had the Blue Cheese Burger and Brandi had the Wagyu Burger. To say it was delicious would be an understatement. The atmosphere was upscale casual and the staff A+. Definitely a place to go again and again. Located at 30th and Yankee Hill.“

“Truly Delicious meals! Definitely sending all my friends there“

“My Sunday morning ritual prior to going to church. Seldom have a bad experience. Would the pancakes to be more consistent re: they vary when it comes to consistent quality but otherwise there most every Sunday AM.“

“My wife and I celebrated our 41st anniversary on July 7 with the date night three course meal. The corn fritters and jalapeño honey dipping sauce, the schnitzel and the creme brulee were perfection on a plate, and the price for two was incredible. Marisol made the dinner very special. We will definitely be back soon!“

“We live close to this location, and I must say the team and the food are always awesome. As a matter of fact, we love the team here so much we decided to use our coupons to get a basketball, have the entire team sign it, and add it to our sports memorabilia collection! What a team!“

“Food is excellent and so is the service!“

“Great food with a great chef! - Everytime! I went in February to the Mardi Gras food festival and it was something!! Gourmet shrimp, lamb and chicken dishes, and desserts which like the bread is all made in-house. This place is run by Chef Ron, who is from New Orleans, and his dishes are wonderful! Great staff, too! The cost was only $12 for a feast! Go for Mardi Gras in February, summer BBQ or Holiday festivities like tonite's dinner - Dec 6 which features shrimp, prime rib roast beef, chicken and superb vegetable dishes. Who knew that a brussel sprout could be so yummy! The dessert table was amazing to see and snarf!!! Enjoy this place all year long!“

“We went this last week for my spouse’s birthday and every last thing we had was delicious. Not only that but our server was great fun and played up the birthday thing in a fun and enjoyable way. We had cocktails, appetizers, entrees and desserts and all of it was fantastic.“

“Every time we have eaten at Carmela's Bistro it has been an enjoyable experience. Good food and friendly staff. Love the atmosphere.“

“The food was excellent. I had the salmon at medium and the flavor was outstanding. My friend had the duck with lentils and she couldn't stop raving about how much she was enjoying the lentils. The food was served hot. The ambience was an old mountain lodge vibe and very pleasant. Our server was very attentive.“

“I was waited on bye Rachel Devorik and she was amazing and the service was top notch Ty Rachel“

“Very good food. Reasonable prices.“

“The hot beet sandwich was the worst meal I ever had there. The potatoes were hard, dry, and cold, the beef was good and gravy but the whole meal was cold. I've had really good hot beer sandwich there before & it was delicious but today something was off. I was very disappointed.“

“I went specifically for their firecracker chicken drumsticks -I like to order with sauce on the side to have crispy skin. Would not bring vegetarian friend here again, although when we did there were 1-2 things she felt comfortable to order.“

“We used Yes Chief for our Fire department banquet this weekend, everything from the food to the servers and setup was AMAZING. If you are in need of this type of service do yourself a favor and book them!!!“

“Great food and staff! We stopped in for dinner and got some bonus Bingo too!“

“I phoned a week before the date we wanted to make reservation. Trevor was very nice and said I could reserve a long table for up to 15 guests. I verified number of guests and called a couple days before arriving on the 24th to confirm the number attending. We were very impressed with Trevor and the quality of food was outstanding.. I had the beer macaroni and cheese and loved it. A couple people had Rueben's and were equally impressed. Burgers and chicken strips were large. I was impressed with nice side salad. The salmon was beautifully plated too. Highly recommend coming to the Mettle Grill. You will not be disappointed The only downside was the chairs were very heavy and if you put gliders on chair legs it would make it easier for an older group to move the chairs. Trevor was very pleasant and efficient. Will definitely return.“

“I found myself in Lincoln Nebraska at the end of a long day recently. I was parked on the side of the street and looked around to see where I could eat before a 3 hour drive to my next destination when I saw Honest Abe's burgers just across the street from where I was parked. Of COURSE I had to go try it and I was not disappointed. My burger and fries were fresh and delicious and the ladies working there were friendly. The signs, artwork, and general decor were fun - especially to me!“

“It was my first time and I enjoyed it. The salad was good, but the chicken was dry though. Unless you want to be choking on the chicken, I would order the salad without the chicken. The grilled shrimp Alfredo is wonderful. They were generous with the shrimp, which I appreciated. The cheese curd is also great choice of appetizer. The complimentary croissant is nice and fresh. I would recommend eating it before it gets cold. When it's warm, it's nice and soft, but when it gets cold, it's very flaky and crusty and it does not taste the same. The staffs are nice and very accommodating. Overall, the place is 4.5/5.“

“Stopped in for dinner and the Husker football game. There were plenty of spots to sit down. Restaurant was very clean and the staff were amazing. We were greeted shortly after seating ourselves. Drink order was taken, and within a few minutes we had our drinks. Food was shortly after that. The food was amazing. We had a pound of boneless wings and a Philly cheesesteak with onion petals.

The Press Box is a prime spot to watch all of the sports you want to watch. It’s definitely a fun spot for husker games.

We plan to be back and turn it into a regular spot.“

“The food here is absolutely amazing! I had the combination plate and it was some of the best Mexican I've had in Lincoln. Highly recommend.“

“I found myself in Lincoln Nebraska at the end of a long day recently. I was parked on the side of the street and looked around to see where I could eat before a 3 hour drive to my next destination when I saw Honest Abe's burgers just across the street from where I was parked. Of COURSE I had to go try it and I was not disappointed. My burger and fries were fresh and delicious and the ladies working there were friendly. The signs, artwork, and general decor were fun - especially to me!“

“Our server Griffon, was excellent! Kept our drinks refilled, was quick with rolls, and appetizers. And our food came out super fast! And he checked on us and made sure everything was up to par! Absolutely great service and he does a great job!!!! ☺️☺️☺️“

“Great place to have drinks and hors d’oeuvres“

“Excellent food, fast service, and the outdoor area is a nice new touch. Try the fried pickles and tastees you will not be disappointed.“

“You need to bring one to Overland Park Kansas. I don’t get to Nebraska very often. Love their Mushroom and Swiss Runza!!“

“It's an institution. If you don't like dive bars, local regulars, strong drinks and great bartenders...just go somewhere else. WCs is an institution that's outlasted dozens of bars in this town. I've always had fun and I love the joint. Free ?.“