American Restaurants near Waterloo

“Great bartenders, best food in town (especially breakfast on Sundays when Zach & Steph are cooking!!!), food is a great price, large menu, clean, outstanding beer garden, all different kinds of events... The list goes on. 10/10 would recommend to anyone.“

“Dairy Chef has the best soft serve I have ever had in my life. I love getting a chocolate shake with fresh strawberries (my go to) and their food is also amazing! They have great burgers, chicken strips, popcorn chicken, yummy tots, and fries. I have never craved ice cream like I crave Dairy Chef.“

““My experience at this bar restaurant was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived until we left, I felt welcomed and pampered by the food and the wonderful service. I highly recommend it!” I had the chicken fried steak and my wife had the Prime rib which were both fantastic.“

“The food is always homey, fresh and delicious! Erica was an excellent server who filled our coffee the minute it got low. It’s a diner so not fancy but the best omelets around! And get yourself a cinnamon roll. Just do it.Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome no questionsWheelchair accessibility: Completely flat“

“First time visiting for my hubby's birthday. We will be back for sure but won't get the Prime Melt Sandwich. That is the only reason for a 4 star on this review. He said the aujus sauce was over salty. Now for the things you MUST have when going... Chips & Queso and Fried Chicken - AMAZING! The chips for the queso were not store bought but homemade and came out freshly hot and were just out of this world. The fried chicken was hot, fresh, juicy, and just delicious. Our server was crazy busy... running bar, keno, taking orders and taking phone orders, and doing it all with a peppy smile and genuine care for everyone.Highly recommended!“

“More than just a waiting room amenity, this restaurant is legit and stands on its own as a destination. The servers are friendly and justifiably proud of their product. Seating was ample. Parking is available just outside the dealership entrance (Google Maps will get you there, and yes, the cafe is inside the Gregg Young Chevrolet dealership). Maybe add a couple more TVs to complete the product.“

“New to this side of town, bartender at good life told me to check out the French dip down at Shevy's. Was really easy to get to, all the regulars sitting at the bar were pretty friendly, the bartenders are all smoke shows and the french dip was fantastic. Order two, you'll wish you did.“

“We are driving through Omaha from out of town and happened to walk past 402 and decided to stop in for supper—it was AMAZING! The food was incredible, it seemed like everything we ordered tasted better with each bite. We tried a beer flight and the monthly sangria, and our server Kourtney was so fantastic and friendly. She made such great recommendations and we just enjoyed chatting with her throughout the evening. 11/10 dining experience, truly!“

“Went to IBG to play Buzztime Trivia. Place was packed and quickly found out why. The service was outstanding even with how busy the grill was and the food was also excellent with very reasonable prices. Would definitely recommend trying if you are in the area.“

“First let us say We Love this place but sat there for ten minutes tonight with not even a hi be with you in a minute. We know staffing is difficult these days but train your servers to just walk by a table and acknowledge them. We will not ever stop coming here just a bleep in the system this night because Genos rocks. And always will.“

“Really great place! Ordered the Havanna Pizza which they hooked it up with a bunch of fresh jalapeños, which a love! Delicious. Tyler, the bartender was great and super chill dude, plated great music and did great behind the bar. Highly recommend if you're laid back and not boujee as f. Great vibe.“

“We stopped in late on Sunday due to travel delays. Our hostess Ingrid was wonderful! She made us feel welcome and had menu suggestions. We ordered off the happy hour menu as we were late getting in and everything was hot and delicious from the Korean Cauliflower, Mac & cheese bites to the siracha chicken strips. We definitely plan on returning when we have more time to enjoy items off the main menu. Great location and service.“

“We had a company breakfast here the other day. The vast breakfast food selection was great and with the guidance of my boss, who frequents here, I found a great meal. Our server was also very nice. She did seem overwhelmed at times with the half full restaurant and forgot a few things, but that was about all the "negative" on this mid morning visit. It is a very clean and open space and it sure felt like you were welcome and appreciated as a customer. Might have to come back amd try some.of the other delicious items on the menu“

“THAT was good! Any time we’re craving a great, traditional breakfast, First Watch is an excellent choice. Pictured here is the mouth watering trifecta that came with a plate sized pancake, two eggs over easy and thick cut bacon. Mmmm! All for $12.99 I believe. Good stuff… tummy growling yet? ??“

“We recently went here for a baby shower and were pleasantly surprised!The salted caramel wings were AMAZING! The pretzels and cheese were okay. There's not much flavor in the cheese dip.I had a Cuban sandwich, and my husband had the Chicken Bacon Cajun Ranch sandwich. The Cuban was seriously one of the best Cubans I've ever had. Delicious!!!!My husband's Chicken Bacon Cajun Ranch sandwich was so good as well. We will absolutely be back to try more items off the menu!“

“Lazlo’s has been a favorite of ours for years. The Lincoln NE location is our preferred restaurant overall but the food at the Omaha location is surprisingly consistent, especially the steak. The wait staff are great here. Very attentive and friendly. One of our favorite dishes on the menu is actually an appetizer. The Voodoo Chicken Lavosh.“

“It was an overall amazing experience from the time I walked in to the time I left. As soon as I walked in I was greeted by this worker named Mason and took my order he had overall amazing customer service and took my order happily. I was also impressed with how quick the food was getting to my table, I thought at first the food would be ok because of how fast but to my amazement it was an amazing filling stomach. I walked out of there full and happy ?.“

“Tavern is a great vibe for all occasions. I usually do a Friday happy hour or weekend dinner here. Their espresso martinis are the best in town and the parmesan chicken is my favorite. They have a great variety of food and the atmosphere is definitely more upscale the name suggests.“

“Lovely small town diner. Cash only but they do accept local checks. We had the cinnamon roll, French toast, eggs over easy, toast and sausage links, Philly omelette with toast and hash-browns and chocolate chip pancakes. Everything was good. It was exactly what you think you will get when you order it. We will definitely go back. Cost was $40 + tip. Very reasonable.“

“The witness did a great job checking on us and keeping our drinks filled. She smiled and hustled and was very upbeat. The food took longer to be prepared than expected but we were not in a hurry. The food was fabulous! It was hot and seasoned well. Loved they would make burgers with turkey. We kept entertained by the many TV's and people watching. Will definitely return.“

“We hosted my husband’s 40th birthday here in January, and it was fantastic. There is a separate party room that doesn’t cost anything to rent; we just had to meet a $200 minimum. We hosted around 40 people- including some kids- and everyone fit comfortably. We brought in decor and dessert, and we ordered wings, pizza, spinach artichoke dip, fried raviolis, and a salad. The food came out about 30 minutes in, and it was hot and delicious. Clancy’s pizza and wings are both outstanding, and our crowd devoured them.We ended up ordering a second round of wings, which just took about 30 minutes from ordering. The part I was most impressed by was the service. We had our own server, Paige, and she was ON it the whole night. I don’t think anyone waited more than five minutes to drink. We set a budget for food and drinks, and she let us know when we met it. It was an easy transition to our guests paying for their own drinks too. I would highly recommend the use of Clancy’s party room to anyone looking for a spot to host a party! Additionally, the restaurant itself is a great spot to enjoy a meal or a drink.Kid-friendliness: The party room and restaurant are both very kid friendly! Plenty of food options for kids, available high chairs, and the staff and patrons are very friendly to kids“

“First timer to Culver's, on a Friday night mistake #1, it was crowded/ busy, the service and the food came out fast. However I was not impressed with the Mushroom/ swiss burger, it was soggy, soaked in gravy and the flavors were good but way too greasy.I'm going to try again, but I'll be awhile.“

“It was fantastic! The food, the service. It was all top quality. I will keep coming here every chance I can get.Vegetarian options: I eat mostly vegetarian. They have it or can make it.Kid-friendliness: Tons of kids there. Seemed very kid friendly to me.Wheelchair accessibility: It is all flat. While the tables and chairs are very close together, they can be moved easily to accommodate any needs the customers have.“

“Very cool neighborhood bar. If I had a boat I'd go out on the ocean. And If I had a pony, I'd ride him on my boat. To Tavern on Q Wednesday to see the band 7-10. Monday night bartender is the greatest! Pickle Ticket drink specials.“

“To be honest it was one of the best breakfast experiences I ha e had in a long time when we went it was on Easter day the waiters and waitresses where very nice they cleaned and made sure always check on everybody's table the way they had the drinks available on the table was really nice we did not ha e to wait for any refills the over all food real good you could taste so munch love for the place even the main manager was very active with customers infact she was really good to her staff as well you see and hear how well they communicate with each other I highly recommend going here me and the family will definitely go back!!!Parking: Omaha Nebraska well worth the trip for some good eatingKid-friendliness: Yea it's definitely a family environmentWheelchair accessibility: It was handicap accessible for any struggles the sensitivity fo kids was was very healthy environment“

“We showed up later in the evening when things were perhaps winding down and it would have been easy for the wait staff to write us off as a nuisance will doing their closing routine for the evening. Instead, we were shown some amazing hospitality from Paul, our bar tender who made our visit very relaxed and fun.The lounge is truly that. After sitting in a half broken mini chair at the comedy club all night it was nice to breathe easy in one of the plush stools at the bar and enjoy an amazing "old fashioned" that was made to perfection. Ending our night here was great decision and even though I don't live in Omaha, I would definitely go back. Many times your staff can either make or break your venue, and on this night, the bar tender Paul did an amazing job at representing his employer/business as well as making us feel welcome.“

“I have always loved Outer Limits. It is super nostalgic to my childhood and they have one of my favorite things ever (corn nuggets). They are always super kind and service is always quick. Great price and the atmosphere honesty feels cozy and homey… Absolutely go here and get some amazing food!“

“Sunday evening dinner. Good idea to use their website for the wait list. They do not take reservations. Servers act as a team to cover tables. The main server takes orders, but others will deliver drinks, bread, and meals. I had the Road Kill chopped steak with grilled mushrooms onions covered with pepper Jack cheese. Too salty for my taste and the grilled onions needed more cooking time. My aunt had the 20oz bone in ribeye that was perfectly cooked to medium. She ordered a smaller size but the big one was delivered. It did show up on the bill. The noise level was very high, resulting in the error. Suggest Servers repeat order in such conditions.Parking: Slots in front of restaurant occupied. Had to use adjacent lot about 100 yards from the restaurant“

“Our waitress was the best! I would love to see their happy hour change up sometime, with new items. We dine there a lot and it seems like the same old thing- Glad happy hour extended to patio, first just bar, then entire restaurant, then just bar, now bar, patio and outer movie area!“

“We just their nachos at the Good Life. The queso they make it just amazing and really makes the nachos. Not only is the good amazing but the staff here doesn't seem to be affected by the "I hate my job" mentality that seems to be the norm now and they are just friendly, helpful and always have a smile!“

“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.“

“The remodeling of 174th & Center location was a great improvement on seating and customer traffic flow . WTG "JAX"Keeping the order line moving / flowing needs better management of cook staff preparing / planning the hot & fresh fries and chicken strips. We ordered 6 sandwiches and 3 orders of fries and only 1 order of fries available with the sandwiches served.... Cashier said 2 more orders fresh fries being prepared and will be right out.....?and 10 minutes later the fries arrived and we had finished our sandwiches.... and we ended up leaving 2 full orders behind basically tossing $10 in the trash“

“We tried Penn Station because they are a business who gives back through TAGG, and now they’re one of our favorite spots! It’s always clean and staff has always been friendly. We’ve tried the Philly’s, Pizza Sub and love the Turkey Provolone toasted of course. The fries are our absolute favorite! If that wasn’t enough, the lemonade and cookies are also fire! Check them out and don’t forget to get your receipt so you can TAGG it and feel good about eating out!“

“Tonight we had soft and hard tacos. They were really tasty and filling. They have a special every Tuesday night for $1.50 tacos. You can get them hard or soft. Service was good. I did have to ask for silverware cuz they do not serve any silverware with tacos. This is a bar and grill so they have plenty of TVs to watch sports“

“The only bad thing I can say is the serving sizes. They are TOO BIG! OMG! I had the smoked Gouda mac n cheese, and you could have fed a family of four with it. It was so good, but I could only put a dent in the bowl. And the bread pudding was the best I ever had!“

“It's rare that I give 5 stars ?But this location was top notch!The food was hot and tasty.The service was second to none.Rare to find kind, friendly and helpful employees anymore. I was so impressed by the service.Other restaurant chains need to take lessons from your management and staff.Thanks for one of the best experiences I've had since before Covid started.“