50 Best American Restaurants near Waterloo

“Thanks for a great lunch!! I look forward to seeing y’all again.“

“The lunch menu is excellent. Great chicken fried steak and enchilladas!“

“Always consistent on food and ice cream. If I can offer one suggestion.. if people are going to wait more than 15 minutes in the Drive-Thru for a cheeseburger basket, maybe wait to give them their ice cream until the rest of the food comes 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.“

“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!!!“

“Good food, short wait.!!!“

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

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

“Food is always fantastic!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Hosted a work dinner here tonight. Exceeded all expectations. Abbie was a dream to work with, she was equipped with recommendations, responded timely, and so so personable. It was busy, and every employee had it together. Quality is always consistent and above par with 402. I am proud to take out of towners here to introduce them to Omaha's 🔥 food scene. Thank you!!!“

“Always awesome. Coffee always filled!“

“The food here is to die for! The burgers are massive, and there is no chance you will leave hungry after diving into one of these.

Everything was prepared quickly, accurately, and outperformed 95% of restaurants locally within the Omaha Metro area.

I will definitely be back for more amazing food in the very near future! Keep up the great work Warehouse!“

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

“45 minutes in the drive thru. Your food is good but really? Staff is short everywhere but never this bad.“

“What a treat. From a very unassuming exterior to a non fancy interior came some awesome food! I had heard good things about Buck's so decided to take the drive and try the talked up prime rib. Buck's did not disappoint. I tried the Buck's cut of prime rib described as 'stupid huge'. It was. Needless to say I needed a to go box. Service was great, and yes the food was great. Give Buck's a try. They do not disappoint.“

“Met some of my favorite people in the world here!!! My favorite Omaha place for years now ❤️ thanks for having me“

“I love first watch! They have so many options for my GF diet and everything is so healthy, delicious, and fresh! Rest assured, they also have the indulgent options for those with a sweet tooth and kids (choc chip pancakes!). My only regret is that I haven’t tried one of their fresh juiced concoctions during one of my visits. Definitely going to make that a priority next time. 😊“

“Always prompt and friendly service. Nice menu variety. Good food! Comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere. Nightly specials are great. A++++“

“I like First Watch bc I can enjoy many things and still stay on track with my eating plan. I would’ve appreciated the option of whole wheat English muffins, but that issue is the same across the entire chain. The server was very solicitous of my daughter’s specific requests for my grandkids’ menu choices (extra plate to share one adult meal, subbing fruit for their potatoes, extra straws and napkins, etc.).“

“Great food and service. Very clean atmosphere. Love the tap handles displayed around the room up by the ceiling. Notice next you’re there for dinner or a drink.“

“Hosted a bridal shower there. Natalie was wonderful to work with. The food was very good, and the event room was the perfect size. An overall great experience!“

“Wonderful prime rib special on Thursday night. Very delicious; melt in your mouth. The desserts are also amazing.“

“Spencer the bartender is so freaking amazing! She’s always friendly and makes sure customers are taken care of in a timely manner!“

“Friendly staff, fun environment.“

“Great place to eat! Great prices!!“

“We had 12 of us together at the tables. Our waitress was ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!!! So Nice and So pleasant taking the individual orders and bringing the food to each of us very timely. The food was so very good. We ALL said we will be back again. I wish I could remember our waitress's name but I can't. She represented the Outer Limit excellently!!!“

“If you’re looking for a family friendly Sunday brunch spot in West Omaha this is it! There’s a wide variety of yummy menu items or you can pick from a variety of fresh and flavorful dishes on the brunch buffet. The omelet station is where it’s at! Their chorizo will not disappoint. Most importantly the experience from the moment you step in the door is unlike most restaurants. The staff treats you like family and goes above and beyond! They even have a magician/balloon artist that stops by to entertain. To top it all off having an arcade and movie theatre all in one. For those on a budget it’s very inexpensive for what you get and they have a Loyalty program to save on your next visit. My girls and I look forward to our Sunday funday coming to this magical gem after church!“

“I visited Jukes recently while driving across the country and staying in Omaha. It was excellent, I really enjoyed my meal and the beer.

What's better is how responsive the staff was when I realized the next day that I had left my jacket. They shipped it to me in Colorado, and did not accept my offer to pay for shipping. That's going above and beyond, and I am very grateful.

I will certainly be back should I find myself in that area again.“

“The Q is the best bar in town! Great bartenders! Awesome people! So much fun!����“

“Always a great place to chill!!“

“I love coming here. Food is excellent especially for the price point. Staff work hard to take care of guests and is a super fun game day atmosphere…they have a raffle where customers win items and even gift cards and half off tabs! Sports broadcasts take priority over jukebox box as they should. Highly recommended for the area!“

“Friendly staff, fun environment.“

“My first time here. Honestly the menu here was solid and the food jalapeno cream cheese philly was excellent. Service was solid but it wasn't busy at all there were plenty of tables, I bet this place gets a lot of business. They also started trivia towards the end of our visit. Will be back to try some other things on the menu 20-30 bucks per person with drinks

Kid-friendliness: Few arcade games and some old school toy dispensers for 50¢ 75¢ and $1“

“Great place to come to meet, relax, and a bit of good too. I had the Chicken bacon ranch wrap minus the tomatos, with tots and added starters of Jalapeno poppers with a classic Root Beer to wash it all down.
They have weekly specials on their menus, with a wide variety to choose from. My waitress Mandy was very good, and observing the staff is great to connect with their customers through the place. Mandy mentioned they have live music the plays here too. Nice! 😎

So come and check this place out, as the prices are fair with good quality of food to enjoy too!
😏 I chose being by the warm fireplace...“

“Yum! Great food, love the bread!“

“Finding a good sandwich can be hard. Today, I didn't find a good sandwich, I found a great sandwich! With the sandwich, came fresh cut french fries. Not only a great meal, but the staff was very friendly providing a great overall dining experience. Don't forget the fresh baked cookie for dessert! Delicious!“

“Everything was very good! The service was great. Steak was cooked perfect. The Caesar salad had the best green lettuce I have ever had on a Caesar before. My husband loved his Oscar salmon too.“

“I did takeout tonight. They were extremely busy, proms are tonight. I was quoted a time and I checked on my order 35-40 minutes after my promised time, order would be be ready within 5-10 minutes. No biggie, had a great time talking with customers waiting for tables so time was going by fast. The manager in the take out area was AMAZING and so sweet and kind, as were the rest of the staff in that area. I didn’t catch her name, but you ROCK! And thank you for my meal.“

“While it took awhile to get waited on when first arrived, there was zero short after that! I believe possibly the day manager waited on us while the other waiters truly hussled through the other orders when what I believe was a substantial lunch crowd hit right at opening! Take my word for it-do the hummus tray! Pesto and sundried tomato hummus was unreal-so good! My husband had the Swiss mushroom burger with the up charged sweet potato fries which was so worth it! Our cocktails were well made with a nice pour. Well done Local Beer! We will return! (Sorry no pictures!). Would be great for a sport even! Energetic atmosphere!“

“the staff is always friendly. you have to sign up for the rewards. great happy hour deals...and the food is killer!“

“The service was outstanding. We went during a slower time of the afternoon. Food was hot and served promptly. I had the Italian meatball sandwich and onion rings.
The sandwich was okay for what tasted like canned sauce and a generic cheese, nothing special. Kind of a smaller portion. The toasted bun was a nice touch. The onion rings were huge and made the almost hotdog bun sized sandwich look smaller than it was.
Typical concrete, industrial atmosphere. Lots of TV's but the sun was bright enough not to see them well from facing east in the afternoon.
I'm not a huge fan of chain food but, I wasn't hungry when I left. Prices were as expected. A decent place, I guess.“

“Good food, good atmosphere“

“This is the nicest place on 180th off Center. The most conscious waitress attended to us today. She held the salt on the potatoes. Everything was delicious! The marble table top and white atmosphere felt so clean. It is by far the best Village Inn I have ever experienced.

Dietary restrictions: She held the salt on diced potatoes and made the pancakes with fruit“

“Super experience this weekend. We sat at the bar- great service.Delicious recommendation from the bartender and great ambiance. We had an excellent experience from the moment we were greeted until we left.. The menu was tempting to try everything but I settled for the short rib buritto breakfast, artichoke and bacon soup. next time I will try the stuffed popadews.“

“Plenty of quality food at a very fair price. Philly wrap, blackened chicken wrap and Lighthouse appetizer plate all top notch. Friendly barkeep/waitress that kept my lemonade full and paid attention to the details. Traditional sports bar atmosphere“

“I gotta share about the best service we got at Freddy's tonight on 3465 N. 168th Ct. We stopped in there to eat dinner and was greeted by a kid name Chard, he had a the biggest smile on his face, so polite, and honestly seemed happy he work's there. He never stopped working while we were there eating, he was cleaning tables sweeping, and greeted everyone that came in with a smile and was just happy to see us. The place was spotless, who ever was cooking did a great job, and the kitchen was spotless. I highly recommend this place not just for the food, but the customer service was excellent. Looking for a place for a quick meal go check them out. My cheeseburger and onion rings were delicious, fresh and hot. Thanks to the staff at Freddy's especially Chard!! We definitely will be back 😊“

“We love Tanners!!! It's always a go-to for good food. The portions are good sized, the servers are always attentive. They can handle big groups with no problems. I recommend this if your looking for good bar food. They have lots of tvs and will show all of the nfl games during the season.“