New American Restaurants in Lincoln, NE

“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.“

“I have wanted to eat here for a long time and finally did. It really was a great experience! The food was great although a little different than what I expected. Our server Mia was very attentive. It really was a very nice experience. I think to get a truly overall feel a person should go in the evening as well.“

“The food was AMAZING. I had the seared scallops with a lemon cream sauce, with herded risotto. It was cooked and made to perfection.
The wait staff were so kind and a joy to talk to.
10/10 review. I would definitely recommend as a date night or simply if you enjoy really good food.“

“Great cafe. Always stop there when we are in Lincoln. The staff is GREAT!“

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

“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!!!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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 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!“

“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.“

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

“Wonderful food, great, inclusive atmosphere, friendly staff and great vibes. Will go again!“

“The best bar food in Linciln, and they're not Bolsheviks.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“First time I've ever sent a steak back. The second one was perfect. To be fair, someone else at our table ordered theirs medium-well, so the chef was probably just disoriented trying to understand why someone would do that :-).

No matter how average the service was, or how less-than-perfect the food was, the atmosphere was an OG experience I wouldn't want to miss. I felt like I was in an old Sinatra movie, and a sports bar at the same time. Ya gotta try this place!“

“I ordered the Swiss Mushroom Burger and French Fries via the drive-thru. Runza has the best fries! You can tell they change the oil in the fryer on a regular basis. The burger never tastes like it's been frozen and looks and tastes like real beef should. The staff were friendly and efficient and easy to understand when going through the drive-thru.“

“Aubrie was extremely polite at the runza on 48th and Randolph. I wasn't sure what to order because I haven't been for years. She was so nice and helped me to decide. I went with the Swiss mushroom and it didn't disappoint. Thank you sweetheart. Your hospitality will have me back again soon!“

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

“Love the crisp meat burritos! The staff is super nice and helpful here. Price is pretty reasonable! I like how clean the restaurant was! We had a lady come out and check on us when we were eating and she asked us if we wanted any crispitos and we said yes! She brought some fresh ones out to us! Will definitely recommend this place to all my friends and family! Will be returning myself when I come back home to Nebraska to visit!“

“Food quality is starting to fall in line with other restaurants. Chicken doesn't seem as fresh, and the broccoli was almost rubbery. The sauces are also starting to thin out. The wait staff was great and there was no wait to get in on a Tuesday night around 7PM. I'll come back in the future to see if food quality has improved.“

“They did make a mistake on my friends meal because the man at the register entered in the wrong sauce. But that happens, so no biggie. He apologized and promptly remade it. And all was well otherwise. Good food. And their workers were hustling diligently, not just moseying through it like some places.“

“First time here. Got the Backyard Burger and Truffle Fries. Food was great and staff was friendly. Only drawback which in not a big deal is they asked how I wanted the burger cooked. I said medium-rare but it was medium/medium well. It still was great and I will be back“

“Loved the atmosphere, food, service & drinks! The only recommendation is the portions could be a little bigger.“

“Fantastic experience. Not that anything overly exciting happened, but in an anticlimactic and expectations-met type of way. The vibe is chill, different game on every TV, the waiter was perfect… and the food was better than I expected actually. If it were busy then IDK if my review would be the same, but so far I am gonna throw 5 stars on this one.“

“It was my first time trying the rice bowl. I added chicken, green peppers, and onions. They grill the ingredients together and then put it on top of the rice. It was good. I will be going a lot more. Can't believe I waited so long to try them. Oh, and the staff was very friendly and helpful.

Kid-friendliness: Yes, kid-friendly“

“Delicious food! Busy night but we were seated quickly. Julie was our waitress and she brought by youngest a small cup of ice cream for dessert which was so sweet. They were out of forks but other than my 6 year old we didn’t mind. The reverse happy hour was great- prices were better than normal on many great rolls.“