50 Best American Restaurants in Lincoln

“This is my favorite restaurant in Lincoln!! The chef and staff are wonderful and very personable. My boyfriend and I have come in twice and the chef remembers us. Their food has never disappointed!! Would definitely recommend to everyone!
Future Michelin Star?“

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

“Great Place with Great Food and Great ownership and staff!“

“Incredible food, excellent service! Started with beignets for table with lemon custard and strawberry jam!!! Spinach salad with candied pecans, all fresh. Best i have ever had. Too full but had just a couple bites of Angus burger, juicy and delish.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

“Highly recommend! Tacos (taco tuesday), Barbeque (Thursdays), and wraps are my go-to!“

“Food, drinks and the friendly environment“

“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!“

“Hawks is a great local neighborhood bar and grill with excellent food and terrific service.... Been there many times.“

“Well Read Women Book Club had a amazing time with food for everyone's pallet. The staff the Chef went out of their way . The food is so good and the atmosphere fits the fun.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Has been and always will be my favorite hamburger in lincoln. Sometimes it can be a little greasy but, even then better than most. I always get at least a free cookie or two every time which is cool.

Definitely reccomend if you want to try something new and not typical like a McDonald's. Has a older school vibe Goin on too.“

“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!!“

“Very good food. Reasonable prices.“

“My husband and I enjoyed our date night at Show Stoppers! Fun atmosphere, excellent food, exquisite singers! Thank you for a wonderful evening!“

“I haven’t been to a Culver’s in probably 13+ years and my client asked for it for lunch today. The cashier (white mans 20s-30s dark hair and glasses) was so kind and helped me with all of my questions with a smile, the lovely Hispanic woman who brought out our food also had a big smile. I have never seen such a clean fast food restaurant in my life, seriously the bathroom smelled so good with a hint of bleach, toilets? Absolutely spotless, not a crumb on the floor, tables or counters. Heck even the window sill had no dust on it. Absolutely blown away by the cleanliness and friendliness here. The burger was amazing with perfectly crispy fresh onions. hope upper management can give them some sort of incentive or gift because wow. We will definitely be back!“

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

“Food is excellent and so is the service!“

“Food was outstanding! Welcoming environment.“

“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!!!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

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

“Our service was wonderful. Our food was incredible and the atmosphere is comfortable. My daughter and I spent the day at a Renaissance Festival and it was an incredibly hot day. We needed to relax and cool off and have a meal. We found the perfect spot. Our drinks were refreshing. Our appetizer was yummy and the buttery croissants were unbelievably delicious. We each enjoyed our meal and took home half of our food. The portions are not small. We really enjoyed our time. We'll be back.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Definitely will be back. Tasted so good forgot to take a pic. Prices were great! Had the strawberry limeade and that was so awesome! We tried the garlic gouda melt and bbq boneless wings and it was delicious as well! Great service too! Very busy but found a table and food came out fairly quick.“

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

“My husband and I have loved going to Lazlo’s patio for 7 years. The food is normally great, not always hot, but the patio has been wonderful. Too bad they have decided to leave the Bird Nests hanging from the top of the patio. Bird feathers landed in our food, so we paid and just left. I love birds too but netting can be put up to STOP the nest and feathers from falling in your food. Yech!!!!“

“had a large group come in with us on a Sunday. we had given them a "heads up", who would have thought that another large group would also be coming in on a Sunday at 8pm? Anyway, staff handled things wonderfully/professionally, service was awesome, the food was really good and reasonably priced. We had a great time and will be coming back asap.“

“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!“

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

“Lazy river current was literally amazing, so good you can't walk up stream. The diving boards are really fun and so is the slide. The seats were nice. The food here is like really expensive tho. Like it's not bad it's just like the snack is the same price as the guest entry price“

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

“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 ?.“

“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 food and great craft beer! Warm and friendly environment and staff, with a touch of class. It's the best!“

“We visit the 48th an van dorn location every week! Marcus, one of the servers, is the BEST!!“