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The Lodge at Wilderness Ridge
The Lodge at Wilderness Ridge

The Lodge at Wilderness Ridge Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.wildernessridgegolf.com
  • Email: jjohnson@wildernesssridgegolf.com
  • Phone: (402) 434-5118
  • Hours of Operation: Monday & Tuesday: 11am - 9pm
    Wednesday & Thursday: 11am - 10pm
    Friday & Saturday: 11am- Late
    Sunday: 10am - 9pm (Brunch Buffet 10am-2pm)
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
  • Executive Chef: Kyle Lamb
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
  • Catering: Please contact Claire Cuddy (402) 434-5113 for more information on catering options.
  • Private Party Facilities: If you would like to dine in a more intimate setting than our dining room, we have a variety of different sized rooms available to you. We have seven private rooms to meet any setting-- from our Grand Yellowstone Ballroom to our intimate Flathead room with its own fireplace & patio. We also have several different menu options to fit every occassion.

    If you are hosting a corporate or business function, please contact Jayme Lowell or Claire Cuddy at (402) 434-5113.

    If you are hosting a social function, please contact Kelsey Sievers at (402) 434-5121.
  • Private Party Contact: Kelsey Sievers (402) 434-5121
  • Entertainment: Wilderness Ridge is the premier entertainment venue in the city with live music every Friday and Saturday nights from Eight to Late! Visit www.wildernessridgegolf.com or "Like" us on Facebook to see all of our upcoming events!
  • Special Events & Promotions: We have specialty dinners & tastings during most months throughout the year. From Wine Dinners to Beer Making Classes, Scotch & Cigar Tastings to Chef's Tables, our specialty events are the signature of The Lodge!

    Visit our events website at www.wildernessridgegolf.com/events to learn more!

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Yankee Hill
  • Parking: Private Lot
A word from The Lodge at Wilderness Ridge
The Lodge at Wilderness features Contemporary American cuisine. The natural timber and stone structure was built in Montana and the interior features large picture windows and wild game throughout. Our 9,000 square-foot deck is the premier outdoor dining experience in Lincoln with views of our 18-ho…le Championship Course. The Grill Tavern features live music every Friday & Saturday evening. We serve Sunday Brunch Buffet from 10am to 2pm. We can also accommodate groups of various sizes in our many banquet rooms. We hope to see you soon!Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
  • Diners' Choice WinnerContemporary American
  • Diners' Choice WinnerGood for Groups
Diner Reviews
  • "Wilderness Ridge is a beautiful log lodge with outstanding food; anything but eating in the wilderness. The beef selections are all good and the vegetables too. You have to have the Truffle fries and the brussel sprouts. YES brussel spouts. I can't comment on the desserts because I have never had room to order any."
    Dined on 2/26/2014
  • "This is our favorite place in Lincoln for outside seating. Food and service-wise, I'd put it roughly on a par with Venue and The Dish, a couple of our other favorites, but Venue doesn't have outdoor seating and the outdoor seating at the Dish is very noisy on a downtown corner. Definitely recommend the steaks here. The menu changes some from time to time, and usually has a relatively small selection of entrees. OTOH, the restaurant has a nice selection of sides if you want a little more. I've seen a few dishes where the portions were quite large, but portion sizes are not out-sized most of the time."
    Dined on 2/19/2014
  • "I have been at many restaurants due to my travel. Though the general atmosphere is nice, I found the service was a little too slow. My wife and I had the salmon, and it was a bit dry and really did not have much snap. On a good note, the waitress was very accommodating for my wife's food allergies."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Loved the variety. All food was hot and very good!"
    Dined on 2/9/2014
  • "Great brunch with a wide range of breakfast choices and delicious made to order omelets, as well as lunch items. The desert table was packed with delicious goodies. We had first rate service by Adam!"
    Dined on 1/26/2014
  • "Service is well paced & not rushed. Food was delicious. Recent menu changes keep the choices fresh. Definitely will go back."
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "My wife and I dined at Wilderness Lodge for the first time this past weekend and couldn't believe we had waited so long to try it out. The food was amazing. My wife had the filet which was probably the best I'd ever tasted, and I had the prime rib which was certainly in my personal top 3. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and truly served us while not hanging around too much. I'll be eating at the Lodge again very soon!"
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "My wife and opted to have our New Year's Eve dinner at the Lodge at Wilderness Ridge this year. We realized it would be a "set" 4-course meal and we were prepared for that, but . . . we were a little disappointed, to say the least. While there was an adequate amount of choices for each course . . . the choices were a "little out there." For our main course (Third Course), my wife chose the Verlasso Salmon and I chose the Nebraska Star Beef, both of which were properly prepared to our desire, the only issue was that the portions were very small. For the dessert course, I opted for the Chocolate Tiramisu, (which was terrific!) and my wife chose the Strawberry Pistachio Shortcake, which was excellent but was very, very small in size."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "The food and service was outstanding. We really had a great time. We look forward to many more visits."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "Atmosphere very festive. Steak was marginal-rest of the meal was delicious."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "My wife and I went to the Lodge at Wilderness Ridge for our first anniversary because we had our reception there one year earlier. We both loved the food, but the portions were so small that we had to go home and eat more to get full. Neither of us are big people either. When you pay nearly $30 a plate you expect to get good food AND plenty of it."
    Dined on 12/28/2013
  • "The Lodge at Wilderness Ridge provides an excellent dining experience. The ambience is outstanding. The staff are friendly and very professional. The food is delicious beyond adequate description. I will continue to frequent the lodge."
    Dined on 12/28/2013
  • "My wife and I took her parents and our 16-year-old son for a belated Christmas dinner when her parent came to town. We had a great night. I had a salad with salmon, which was cooked perfectly and tasted great. Others had steak, except for my son who decided to order a duck/pasta dish. It was fun to see him being adventurous with the menu!! He really enjoyed all of the bits and pieces that were in his dish---duck, apples, Brussels sprouts, etc. The service was wonderful, as always. They were not pushy with drinks or dessert. We got a Cajun shrimp appetizer---spot on, great sauce. The large tables result in far-spacing; noise bounces off the pine beams. It was hard to have a whole-group conversation."
    Dined on 12/27/2013
  • "We went to the Lodge for lunch on Christmas Eve day to celebrate the engagement of our son Robin to Rachel. It was very cold outside so we appreciated the wonderful fireplace that was blazing hot. Our waiter, Henry, was very attentive and accommodating. Kyle, the chef, came over to say hello. Our waiter from our last visit dropped by to tell us that we were her favorites. Our food was consistently excellent all around. I had the Tavern Salmon. The salmon was cooked perfectly but I loved the risotto cake the best. Everyone else enjoyed their lunches as well. We had a perfect day at the Lodge."
    Dined on 12/24/2013
  • "MENU ITEM WAS DIFFERENT THAN DESCRIBED ON THE MENU. THE SELECTION CAME WITH A SAUCE THAT WAS NOT TO MY LIKING AND THAT WAS NOT INDICATED ON THE MENU..... NEED TO LET THE COMSUMER KNOW EXACTLY WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN ORDERING..."
    Dined on 12/12/2013
  • "This was a great dining experience from start to finish. Service was friendly and professional. The manager was on the ball and the food was extremely good. We had an appetizer called NOLA shrimp that was hot and delicious and every person in our 9 person party had wonderful comments about the food. It was all hot, fresh and delicious. The atmosphere imakes you feel like you are in a rustic mountain lodge. This may be the best dining in Lincoln and I would compare the atmosphere and good favorably to anywhere around the country. The only thing I would correct is to offer some French or Italian wines by the glass. All the wine was new world and the way their kitchen cooks, these wines would even elevate the experience further."
    Dined on 12/13/2013
  • "Being out of town guests in Omaha we were looking for that down home Thanksgiving meal. With a student at Creighton University we were looking for a home style meal. The Lodge at Wilderness Ridge fit that description very well with an abundance of food and atmosphere to launch into the Christmas Holiday. I would suggest this special place to anyone in the area. I was happy we had GPS to find the Lodge!"
    Dined on 11/28/2013
  • "I was intrigued to visit The Lodge because of a review in Friday's Lincoln Journal Star and we were certainly not disappointed. Margaret had the quail with pumpkin, which she enjoyed immensely, crunchy pumpkin with perfectly spiced and cooked little birds. I splurged on the Wagyu NY Strip because I was curious about this product. It came to my table perfectly cooked and melt in your mouth tender. I also ordered the deep fried Brussels Sprouts, which were totally delicious, with quite an interesting sauce. Our big treat was the their new chef, Kyle Lamb, came to our table to ask about our meal. Originally from Lincoln, he missed family and friends, so came back when he could. And we are very happy that he did. I highly recommend it."
    Dined on 11/17/2013
  • "The atmosphere here is gorgeous and the food was exceptional. Lots of choices and appealed to my grandchildren also. A fun birthday treat!"
    Dined on 11/17/2013
  • "Staff was very friendly and service was prompt. Entrees and appetizers were hot and arrived to our table at the appropriate time. Relaxing environment great for both couples and families."
    Dined on 11/14/2013
  • "Great food, location, scenery, friendly staff. We will for sure go back. One of the better dining experiences we have had."
    Dined on 11/3/2013
  • "We went to celebrate a Birthday after the Nebraska home game. The place was full of people in red and the atmosphere was very jovial. Filets were done perfectly and had a wonderful taste. the Steelhead trout was not filleted but still had the bones & skin. I don't mind the skin, but had to clean out the bones before enjoying the moist fish. Just wish it had more seasoning. I chose to have the quinoa with it and it was a great accompaniment to the trout . The service was impeccable. A very pleasant evening"
    Dined on 11/2/2013
  • "Great food, service and ambiance! We went or a special occassion this ime and it met every expectation. The wine was great and the entertainment was very talented and not over powering and loud. Overall we had a great experience."
    Dined on 10/26/2013
  • "The staff were fantastic. Service was great. Dinner was out of this world and the glass of wine just topped it off for us. What a wonderful place to take my lady for her birthday!"
    Dined on 10/10/2013
  • "I dined at The Lodge for a business meeting with a group of four. It was the perfect location and an outstanding menu. The food was perfectly prepared and the wine/beer list was very good. While it is certainly a pricy meal, in comparison to many other options, it is well worth the cost and I would highly recommend this restaurant for business or special occasion dining."
    Dined on 9/18/2013
  • "We thought the food was perhaps the best ever... the NY Strip and the Prime Rib, along with the asparagus and whipped potatoes were all excellent!!"
    Dined on 9/15/2013
  • "Great experience once again! Ate in the Grill, had diners ordering off Grill menu as well as Lodge menu. Suggestion might be to combine these two menus. Had two bottles of excellent wine; service was very personable. Enjoyable evening, would recommend to those wanting a nice dining experience outside the "chain" box. Everyone seemed to be having prompt service, even though there was a big tailgate party going on at facility as well."
    Dined on 9/14/2013
  • "it must be quite a while that we have dined at wilderness ridge over the noon hour and not had the brunch buffet - back in the day there was a noontime menu with several likeable dishes - no longer so..."
    Dined on 9/1/2013
  • "My husband and I went for an evening out together to settle down after our wedding a few weeks ago. For the price I was highly disappointed. Our waiter was a very young kid who seemed like he didn't want to wait on usI was also very unimpressed with the food. The options on the menu are very few. I ordered the chicken, and only took a couple bites. It was very dry and had little flavor. My husband ordered the Colorado Striped Bass, and for the almost $30 price tag, it was not up to standards. Very little portion for a very big price tag. Also, when we ordered our waiter asked if we would like the soup or salad with our meals, implying that it came with, no. $4 per salad. It would take a lot to come back and recommend this place."
    Dined on 8/25/2013
  • "Boy, this was not the dining experience we expected. We dined at the Lodge in May and had a very good experience. This time the waiter did not bring any bread and we had to ask for more dressing for the Caesar salad, which seemed to not have any dressing (or flavor) at all! The entrees were so-so. And we were disappointed in the choice of appetizers. The space is always nice, but we will probably not go back unless we hear things have changed."
    Dined on 8/25/2013
  • "Our server made the whole night memorable. She was the best waitress we have had there. The weather was perfect so we decided to dine on the patio. Even at night it is beautiful. The shrimp appetizer took my breath away(literally) but those at our table who liked spicy food, enjoyed it. The steaks were perfectly cooked and juicy, the roasted chicken was flavorful but a little tough (That can happen with free range birds). They complemented our chicken with seasonal vegetable and fried potatoes. The vegetables were a good addition. Always a great place to stop for a meal."
    Dined on 7/28/2013
  • "Kind of overpriced and limited menu. Nice outdoor seating and the music was nice. Overall lovely night out but would limit times dining here because of prices and not enough many menu choices."
    Dined on 7/28/2013
  • "An overall great experience. The establishment is committed to excellence. A pleasant atmosphere, good service and great food."
    Dined on 7/25/2013
  • "I've been coming to wilderness for years and its always been good to very good, but now they have a "Wine spectator" wine list and creative chef and a manager who gets what Lincoln wants. I was there with my wife for our 22nd wedding anniversary on a Friday night and you can't find a better place in Lincoln and the live music was unbelievable, but it was the food that stole the show. No more ritz crackers on the cheese tray, a beautiful beet salad and both of our main dishes were top notch, but the Leek bread pudding was to die for. It was recommended by our server and I almost cried when I eat it. Go out to Wilderness and let John Johnson and his staff take you on a very memorable dinning experience. It's a MOST!"
    Dined on 6/28/2013
  • "As part of resturant week we had dinner, they were out of the item we wanted but offered a suitable substitute. Also they were out if the dessert I chose :-( A beautiful building, nice atmosphere."
    Dined on 6/9/2013
  • "THe options for restaurant week were sad. New to the area, I had never eaten at W Ridge and was excited to pick your restaurant for the special occasion in my family. I falsely assumed that you would put out great options since it happened to be restaurent week. Pork stew with beans? Catfish? Gnocci? I was very disappointed. The mini-creme brulee was very good but the rest .... let's just say I won't be back if this is your sample of "your finest." I am also talking to the "Restaurant Week" people to advertise differently - it should say "They will put out something cheap so you can eat out cheap but don't expect much.""
    Dined on 6/12/2013
  • "We returned to The Lodge after several years because the menu for Lincoln Restaurant Week looked to be the best of the lot. The chef really nailed the appetizers (beet salad, an innovative small plate of shrimp with grits and red eye gravy). The entrees we ordered were also a hit (catfish and a house-made gnocchi). But the main reason we chose The Lodge was the trio of custard desserts- white chocolate creme brulee, chess pie and a panna cotta, but these items, were not the anticipated highlight of the evening. The creme brulee was near perfect, but the other two items were ho-hum. The service was the low point of the evening, not horrible, not great. Our waitress just seemed like she would much rather be doing something else."
    Dined on 6/8/2013
  • "Went to The Lodge to celebrate our Anniversary. Great service!! The food was wonderful, ordered mussels, ceasar salad, ribeye steak and a bottle of red wine. We sat out on the patio, and the weather was perfect, and the view was amazing! Would definitely go back again! On a separate note, their Sunday brunch is also amazing!!"
    Dined on 6/7/2013
  • "Second dinner meeting there with colleagues. Ambiance was great for extended conversations, enjoyable meal and delightful dissert to share. Highly recommend for business and probably family/special occasion celebratory meal."
    Dined on 6/5/2013
  • "The Lodge at Wilderness Ridge is one of our favorite places to eat. The food is always wonderful. It is a great place to take guests and family. The building is unique for Lincoln; a conversation piece all it own. The addition of the specials menu is very nice. It expands the menu variety. I like the wine flights. It gives me a chance to taste four different wines without over indulging."
    Dined on 6/2/2013
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  • Best Ambiance
  • Contemporary American
  • Good for Groups
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