Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Nebraska

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Nebraska? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Jack Binion's Steak House - Horseshoe Council Bluffs

4.9

4.9 (1214)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Council Bluffs

About the restaurant

At Jack Binion's Steak House, we feature the finest cuts of aged prime steaks and succulent, fresh seafood. Your selections will be prepared by master chefs, presented with impeccable attention to detail and complemented with an extensive wine list. We are located inside the Horseshoe Casino (You must be 21 and over to enter) and welcome all guests who are of legal casino gambling age.

Jack Binion's Steak House is as legendary to each Horseshoe Casino as winning is. So come on out for a true gambling experience at the Home of the Best Odds, Highest Limits and Biggest Jackpots, and pair it with the finest dining and exceptional service in the metro area. We are located inside the Horseshoe Casino and welcome all guests who are of legal casino gambling age.

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Demi

Dined 3 days ago

Franki was a great server! Enjoyed the prime rib, prime ribeye, and prime ny. Cooked to perfect temp and prime rib had tons of flavor!

Clio

4.9

4.9 (494)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Omaha

About the restaurant

Let Clio be your Mediterranean muse, whisking you away on the adventure you’ve always dreamed of right in the center of Omaha’s Old Market. Explore the menu that features an array of mezze, spreads, salads and large plates, or sip on inventive cocktails and peruse the sommelier’s curated wine list with an ever-evolving collection of rare varietals from regions across Europe. Clio is your escape from monotony and your gateway to a new experience, a place where you can gather with friends and strangers alike. Come experience the spirit of the Mediterranean at Clio.

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Lisa

Dined 6 days ago

We had an amazing g lunch with hummus as an appetizer and the Clio Salad with Salmon. It is a wonderful place to enjoy a leisurely lunch with a friend.

Memoir

4.9

4.9 (842)

$31 to $50

American

Omaha

About the restaurant

Welcome to our living room where the drinks flow easily entwined throughout quality conversations, the meal leaves a lasting impression that reminds of memories made with new connections or old family friends, and the good times never seem to come to an end. At Memoir, we use quality ingredients and responsibly sourced meats and seafood to create a thoughtful menu that has something tempting to everyone. Our dishes are crafted with care leaving a lasting impression on the palate.

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ROSEMARY

Dined 3 days ago

Memoir is a beautiful restaurant with excellent food and attentive wait staff.

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Prime Flat Iron Steak

Cumbia Omaha

4.9

4.9 (46)

$31 to $50

South American

Omaha

About the restaurant

Join us at our South American-inspired Tapas Bar for a taste of something unique. Our menu is abundant with flavorful plates and extraordinary drinks that will whisk you away to another part of the world. Get ready to savor a mix of delicious flavors that will make your taste buds dance.

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Amber

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

Everything is delicious and full of flavor here! Highly recommend the Ceviche, Carnitas Bravas, and Pisco Sours!

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Haymarket

4.8

4.8 (131)

$30 and under

Sushi

Lincoln

About the restaurant

Blue Sushi Sake Grill unites creative ingredients with energetic vibes, premium cold sake with happy moments to give you a fresh and fun new way to experience sushi. Our sushi and grill menus allow you to explore your sushi favorites in new and unexpected ways. We like to say that sushi is for sharing, and our menu encourages it. Order a spread of all your maki, nigiri and sashimi favs from the sushi bar, and throw in a few orders of starters from the grill. We'll stagger your plates so you can savor it all bite-by-bite, and maximize the sushi experience you've been craving all week. If you're not sure where to start, tour the menu during Happy Hour, where all our guest favorites — from our sushi, grill and drink menus — are available at an amazing value. We offer Happy Hour every day of the week at Blue Sushi Sake Grill!

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Denise

Dined 5 days ago

We eat at Blue Sushi approximately three or four times a year - always for a special occasion. Our rolls were not as tasty as we have experienced in the past (we always order the same rolls). However, the appetizers and drinks were yummy, and the service was very good. Since it might have been a fluke, we will definitely be back again.

The Oven - Downtown

4.9

4.9 (548)

$30 and under

Indian

Lincoln

About the restaurant

The first Oven Restaurant, located in the heart of downtown Lincoln, has been around since 1988 and owned/operated by a dedicated family of chefs who have been creating Indian cuisine for over twenty seven years. The Oven Restaurants specialize in Northern Indian Cuisine which is known for its rich colors, flavor profiles and a unique style of cooking in a clay oven, called the Tandoor. Chicken, shrimp and lamb marinate for several hours in a yogurt and spice mixture and placed on skewers while various breads are being hand made by our chefs fresh each day. The skewers and breads are then placed in the tandoor over an open flame where breads are cooked to perfection and the rich flavors are sealed in to ensure tenderness and quality of the meat. Whether you enjoy the historic Haymarket atmosphere to the relaxed vibe of the Cellar, we have what you want!

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JenniferVIP

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

One of our favorite restaurants! The food and service are always the best. Love the wine room at the downtown location. Highly recommend😊

Cham Pang Lanes - Omaha

4.7

4.7 (48)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Omaha

About the restaurant

Time to ditch the ordinary and level up your night. Our duckpin bowling lanes are for those who know how to mix a little play with their cocktails. Sip on our signature drinks, show off your skills (or at least your style), and let the good times roll. Whether it’s date night, squad goals, or just a reason to strut your stuff—reserve your lane now before someone cooler does.

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Mirna

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

The host Cody was very welcoming and the server was attentive. My partner and I enjoyed the wallart and how the colors mixed together of the place. Mini bowling was fun. The drinks were very cute and esthetic. Highly recommend

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Experience

Bowling Lanes Reservation [Sunday - Wednesday]

Experience

Bowling Lanes Reservation [Thursday- Saturday]

Odyssey

4.8

4.8 (1502)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Hastings

About the restaurant

Casual, modern, and innovative cuisine, drink and service in the heart of downtown Hastings!

EXPLORE FLAVOR.

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Chelsey

Dined 5 days ago

Wonderful drinks and pasta! We both had the two different pasta dishes.

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Popular dish

Creme Brulee

Boiler Room

4.8

4.8 (1987)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Downtown / Old Market

About the restaurant

A converted boiler room in the Bemis Bag building, built in 1896, The Boiler Room is an ingredient driven modern American/French restaurant. Chef Tim Nicholson's menu changes daily to reflect local farm product availability. Now open five days a week for dinner, offering hand crafted cocktails and an extensive domaine driven Old World wine list.

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Marty

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

Consistently the best dining experience in Omaha. Creative cuisine, beautifully prepared and presented, with excellent service.

Dynamite Woodfire Grill

4.6

4.6 (701)

$50 and over

American

Downtown / Old Market

About the restaurant

Upscale & Chic! Sit down to a memorable meal of high-end American cuisine at Dynamite Woodfire Grill.
Dynamite Woodfire Grill offers a taste of the old and new in a lavish and captivating environment, complete with Classic & Creative Cocktails and a defining Wine Program.

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Cindi

Dined 3 days ago

The ambiance, service and food preparation were all outstanding. The filet was cooked to perfection and served with an option of special chef inspired sauces, but they were not needed. The filet could be cut with a butter knife and was superb. This is a gem of a restaurant and is also in a great location.

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