50 Best American Restaurants in Omaha

“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.“

“Had a wonderful experience! Friendly quick staff, excellent food, and great atmosphere! Will be back again.“

“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!“

“Great job everytime we come“

“Food is so good! Wings, Brussel sprouts with hot honey, and burger 🥰🥰🥰“

“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!“

“Big Mama’s Kitchen and Catering is an Omaha staple started by Patricia “Big Mama” Barron after her successful career in telecommunications. What began as a side gig catering company out of Big Mama’s own kitchen has expanded to a legacy being upheld by Big Mama’s family. Your money being spent here goes directly into the community, with Ms. Gladys (Big Mama’s daughter) often donating to funerals/community events/etc. There is even a scholarship available for neighbors recently released from corrections; a culinary arts degree from Metro Community College. Big Mama’s presence is still strong in North Omaha, and Big Mama’s Kitchen and Catering are making sure that legacy continues on for years to come. Thank you for opening up the Big Mama family so we can all raise up this wonderful woman and her tenacity.“

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

“Excellent service. Great atmosphere. Delicious food.“

“Had Jimi D’s tonight and I cannot recommend it more! Good atmosphere, great food, large portions, and our waiter Gage was top notch!!“

“Had a quick chat with Tony, this guy is an absolute artist! Hoping to see more of him with this delicious breakfast menu he’s got! He definitely got my attention with the fast and affordable breakfast croissant sandwich!! 10/10!“

“Very friendly staff, pancakes were amazing and the freshly baked biscuits were over the top!!!!“

“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!“

“Just a quick note to highlight our great dining experience. Last night, we had the pleasure of celebrating my father-in-laws birthday (around 530PM) at Charleston's Restaurant near Boys Town. Just want to brag on our server, Tommy for a bit. His energy, enthusiasm, friendliness, humor, and service was second to none. Oh, by the way, the food was delicious, too.“

“Just a quick note to highlight our great dining experience. Last night, we had the pleasure of celebrating my father-in-laws birthday (around 530PM) at Charleston's Restaurant near Boys Town. Just want to brag on our server, Tommy for a bit. His energy, enthusiasm, friendliness, humor, and service was second to none. Oh, by the way, the food was delicious, too.“

“always skim your milk when you're having a latte“

“always skim your milk when you're having a latte“

“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“

“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.“

“An overall excellent experience. Quality service with outstanding food. Burgers were cooked to order with our party ordering burgers from rare to medium well...all executed perfectly. Fries nicely seasoned and hot. We took full advantage of their Sunday burger special and beer special...thanks for that! Will be back to try other menu items!“

“I can’t get over how great our server was. The red beard guy. And this is the best food I’ve ever had in my life. Wow. Speechless. Coming back next week.“

“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.“

“My 1st time was in July. My 2nd was last night. The food was exceptional both times. There was an issue last night but our waiter and the manager were wonderful. We will be back!!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Tristan was an AMAZING server. food came out fast and he was very informative about the entire menu. I was extremely impressed with his attitude.“

“Good food, short wait.!!!“

“One of the best meals we have had! And so clean! I cannot stop talking about the salad, beef filet-veggies. The presentation. All of it.“

“Fast, friendly, clean, and GOOD!! 10/10!“

“always skim your milk when you're having a latte“

“This was our first experience at Dynamite and we were floored! We know Omaha quite well and really love the dining scene, so eating at the hotel isn't always our first choice. However, we had stayed previously at The Farnham and told ourselves next time we were staying there we would eat "in-house". We were glad we did. We have a great friend who lives in Omaha and he met us for dinner as well and we were all super impressed with everything - the menu, the service, the ambiance....outstanding! Do not miss this restaurant if you're stay at the hotel or just live in Omaha!“

“always skim your milk when you're having a latte“

“This has become our go-to local coffeehouse for afternoon dates and brunches. The coffee, food, and sweets are fantastic and the service is so consistently cheerful and relaxed that you can tell the staff truly love working at SKC.“

“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.“

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

“Amazing steaks, seafood, and service!“

“Cheese curds, Cheese curds, AND CHEESE CURDS!

They know how to keep making the experience better! Double drive through lanes, mobile ordering with curb side pickup, and a large lobby for plenty of seating. This Culver's does right.

Also, great food, awesome cheese curds, and fresh frozen custard. Loves the flavor of the day and the exciting combinations you can make.

Fast Food done right, and fresh.“

“I've been in probably way too many times over the past month or so in an attempt to try everything on the menu. Besides one dish that I won't order out of personal preference, everything has been amazing. Definitely need to swing by for happy hour to try a few things not on the regular menu.“

“Finishing up Christmas shopping, Lindsey said let's go check out Sapp Brothers for breakfast....OMG it's DELICIOUS!! We got the chicken fried steak which wasn't frozen it was scratch cooking, gravy was delicious, hashbrowns,pancakes tasted like melted butter, definitely melted in your mouth, English muffin....our server Cassy was the best server!! She never let us go thirsty, plates were cleaned off our table, place was spotless. Excellent service, Thank You Cassy and the cook for a great experience and excellent food!!Go check out the Apple Barrel Scratch Cooking in Sapp Brothers ❤️❤️❤️“

“Food is always fantastic!“

“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.“

“Had the breakfast at Omaha Marriott Regency's Heartwood Restaurant and it was wonderful. Just the right amount of selections, friendly staff watchful of re-filling the selections, and warm attention at our table. Make sure to make this part of your stay at this excellent hotel. Particular thanks to Esty and Maria.“

“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!“

“Fast, friendly, clean, and GOOD!! 10/10!“

“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!“

“Bre was very patient, kind and helpful with us. She heard our grandson repeat crackers when she was talking to another person at the table who need crackers for their crab legs and when she brought those she also brought our grandson some crackers to eat. It was very sweet of her.

Parking: Plenty of parking

Kid-friendliness: Our waitress Bre was very helpful by bringing a bowl of cherries for our grandson. She spent time talking to him. She did a great job.“

“Always awesome. Coffee always filled!“

“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!!“