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.“

“It was our first time at 402 and loved it!!“

“This is one of the best fine dining spots in Omaha! Craig was amazing and my boyfriend and I to each and every dish. We started with a bottle of champs, then some fresh yellowtail, followed with a beet salad which had a slight Smokey flavor, OF COURSE the vodka pasta was a must, and finished with filet mignon. Everything was beyond from the atmosphere to the food! We will definitely be visiting again and bringing our friends and family with!!“

“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!“

“This is a great place! Clean and friendly, flavorful food and if you leave without trying Jill’s Famous Brownie slap yourself on the way to your car!!!!“

“Excellent service! Thank you Kimmi for making our special night amazing!! 5 stars!“

“Always amazing, always great service. hidden spot but worth the drive!! I've had breakfast here several times and today I tried Dan's Special. so good!!“

“Taste of Heaven’s food was so amazing and delicious! Our Juneteenth celebration was a success in part because of the great food! The Jerk chicken, cabbage, and Mac & cheese was so good! Everyone loved it! Thank you!!!!“

“We do our annual wine tour and had a late lunch here. It was amazing. Wonderful service, the employees and manager were very kind. The portions are very good. Very clean and nice drink menu. Highly recommend!“

“Definitely 5. Great food and awesome staff“

“Ordered over the phone for take out. First time trying this place. Food was delicious. The staff i met were very courteous and delightful“

“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.“

“We were going to Jim’s rib haven and they were closed so on our way back we saw this place and stopped in. Amazing food, amazing service. We will back!!“

“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“

“Good and service is always impeccable! My favorite is the crying tiger, a flank steak with a spicy tamarin sauce on the side that is to die for! Add a delicious mai Thai with some passion fruit foam on top.. give you a perfect evening out. By far my favorite place to eat!“

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

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

“Good food! Awesome management. TC + Burt are awesome!“

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

“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!“

“We've been coming to the Blatt since it opened in Legacy. We always enjoy the food and beer selection but everytime we come in after 8pm, the staff is sitting at a table eating and drinking while on shift. Our bartender left to eat 3 times while serving the bar tonight and we've been here when the bartender pours shots for everyone and participates in enjoying the shot. I understand staff getting meals, drinks etc. and I'm not a fun hater, but when we're waiting for service and they go for 1 more bite before serving, I think that is inappropriate in a service industry. We definitely don't come as often anymore and I'd say it's my last choice when deciding on dinner, but then there's the beer selection my husband loves. Just wish the staff and tonight even the manager were more professional. At least change out of Blatt shirts before sitting and ignoring customers.“

“Good food, short wait.!!!“

“I travel frequently international and domestic and know good food and good service when I experience it. The team at Dynamite Woodfire Grill was professional, friendly, personable delivering an amazing dining and date night experience. Top of my list for Omaha fine dining!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Thank you so much your staff is awesome!!“

“We used Bobs Grill and Cafe to cater our son’s graduation party. The food was amazing! We received so many compliments. We also paid extra for a server to stay. She did an excellent job as well. They made the party so easy. I would highly recommend them!!“

“We had dinner at Beacon Hills recently and decided to book the party room for our son’s rehearsal dinner. We could not have chosen a better venue for the event. Working with Beth in planning and working out details went smoothly. We were very impressed with wait staff. They went above and beyond to accommodate us. Food was excellent!!! Thanks to all!“

“Amazing! So good! Just tried for the first time today!!!“

“Located just off downtown Omaha, this restaurant is nice and clean with outdoor seating available. They also have a rooftop bar area. The staff was very helpful and the food came promptly and hot. This is a good choice if you're done shopping for the day and just want a place to unwind and have some good food!“

“Amazing steaks, seafood, and service!“

“Great prices, good food, friendly and fast service . We always have a great experience at Vidlak’s!!!“

“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.“

“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 ❤️❤️❤️“

“Love it. Best ice cream in the world. Love sitting in the car eating my ice cream watching people what they ordered. Everything looks so good. Worth the drive from Lincoln“

“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.“

“Delicious food and friendly service! Good happy hour specials. The poblano slaw was the perfect complement to the skyscraper veggie sandwich. Everything had excellent flavor. Would visit again.“

“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 were in town visiting another couple and they suggested coming here. (We're from KC area). The food was delicious and the service was great. Liked the feel of the place too. Nice neighborhood go-to. We would go back again if up there again.“

“Delicious food. Burgers, chicken, crinkle cut fries, cheese curds etc. Also a nice selection of ice cream dishes.

Parking: Plenty of space to park.

Kid-friendliness: Plenty of kids menu items.

Wheelchair accessibility: Easily accessible.“

“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.“

“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!!“

“Jaime was the best waiter we have ever had! He knew everything about the menu, food and drinks and gave wonderful recommendations. Our drinks were never empty, and our food was out fast and hot and tasted delicious. We will definitely be back soon and request Jaime as our waiter every time!“

“The menu was sensibly restricted but had enough variety to please most tastes. We'll return to sample other selections. Food preparation was excellent. The service was prompt enough to finish without rushing, but I was attentive to time at the end.“

“My first time eating at Don & Millie’s and it will not be my last! The service provided by Daquire was exceptional - warm & friendly, informative for a first-timer. And each staff member was equally welcoming. The food was delicious… notably the homemade onion rings and Cheese Frenchee - do not forget the homemade ranch for dipping! A return visit is already being planned.“