Restaurants near Bluestem Lake State Recreation Area

26 restaurants available nearby

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1. Piedmont Bistro by Venue

4.7

Exceptional(1592)

Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Lincoln

Booked 38 times today

With amazing people, astonishing local food, and outstanding service, the Piedmont Bistro by Venue is the neighborhood favorite you can trust and love. Serving everything from breakfast and brunch to lunch and dinner, step inside our welcoming dining room or join us in our full service bar for a genuine neighborhood experience.

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2. Venue Restaurant & Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(2000)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Lincoln

Booked 34 times today

Venue Restaurant & Lounge is a full-service restaurant in Lincoln, NE. We specialize in affordable quick-service lunches while presenting a fine dining Chef-inspired dinner service. Our nightly features are nothing short of amazing with exclusive finds from around the world. We also offer Catering and Event Services with a large variety of delicious items for any event. We have your event venue covered with 5 private dining rooms, as well as two downtown ballrooms with the Jasmine Room and the Scottish Rite Ballroom.

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3. Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Haymarket

4.8

Exceptional(99)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Lincoln

Booked 14 times today

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!

4. Green Gateau

4.8

Exceptional(675)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lincoln

Booked 26 times today

The Green Gateau is an upper-scale neighborhood restaurant that has been in operation for over 25 years in the heart of downtown Lincoln. We have combined a European atmosphere with American contemporary cuisine to create a casual, yet refined feeling with delicious flavors.Owners Eric and Cristi are proud to serve their award winning desserts, fresh seafood, and Nebraska Wagyu beef. This is just a fraction of the comprehensive menu that is sure to satisfy. We are also proud to source local and organic produce, dairy, meat, and wine.The Green Gateau is a consistent winner of Lincoln's Choice 'Best Brunch', and offers brunch from 8-3 on both Saturday and Sunday.The Green Gateau boasts one of the most comprehensive wine selections in Nebraska, and is annually voted a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner.

5. DISH Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1016)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Lincoln

Booked 17 times today

For parties of more than 6 people, please call the restaurant, 402-475-9475.Contemporary Cocktails. Elevated Cuisine.DISH is an upscale New American restaurant in the heart of downtown Lincoln. We strive to provide an unmatched dining experience from start to finish. Our dedication to our guests shines through our fresh and diverse dining menu; creative, handcrafted cocktails; and professional and knowledgeable service staff. Join us for luncheons, romantic date nights, celebrations, or even a quick snack on the way to a show. We are here to make every occasion even more memorable.

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6. The Oven - Downtown

4.8

Exceptional(503)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • Lincoln

Booked 15 times today

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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7. JTK Cuisine & Cocktails

4.6

Exceptional(670)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Lincoln

Booked 9 times today

JTK is an upscale restaurant located in the Historic Haymarket where we strive to be a truly unique restaurant for the City of Lincoln. Our goal is to provide our guests the ultimate dining experience through exceptional food, superior service and an award winning wine list.

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8. Hiro 88 - South Lincoln

4.6

Exceptional(163)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Lincoln

Booked 3 times today

Hiro 88 is an upscale Pan-Asian restaurant group with locations in Omaha and Lincoln, NE. With the help of renowned architects like Japan’s Nakamura-san, we’ve created distinct atmospheres at each of our locations, each inspired by its surrounding neighborhood. Serving award-winning Chinese cuisine and some of Omaha’s best sushi, we have something for everyone’s palate.

9. Well & Good

4.3

Awesome(180)

Price: Expensive

• American • Lincoln

Booked 8 times today

WELL & GOOD. Homestyle Cooking. Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.Well & Good stays true to the homestyle cooking of Nebraska legends, while serving up refined taste to exceed the expectations of the modern traveler. Students will be reminded of home; global guests will experience vast Good Life flavor. Both will take comfort in knowing they're being taken care of with true Midwest hospitality.Classy casual. Wear your table manners. Stay the whole night.

10. The Oven - East

4.8

Exceptional(252)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • Lincoln

Booked 9 times today

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. Over the last several years, the Oven Restaurants has expanded to two other locations and added space to the lower level of the Haymarket location. Whether you enjoy the historic Haymarket atmosphere and relaxed vibe of the Cellar, the beautiful sunsets and outdoor patio of the Oven East, or you’re in Omaha for the night to try Himalayas, there are many ways to sample the cuisine of India!

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New York City •3 reviews
5.0
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The food was distinctive and excellent. Innovative creations and fresh ingredients. Wonderful service as well.
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DISH RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Lincoln
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Nebraska •15 reviews
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Great food...thoughtful service...wonderful place to meet up with friends!
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Piedmont Bistro by VenuePrice: Moderate• Breakfast• Lincoln
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Jeff
South Dakota •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Our server was polite and friendly! We had a reservation and were seated immediately. Food was excellent and came out fast! All around, great experience!
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Green GateauPrice: Moderate• American• Lincoln
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Reedvip
Nebraska •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Wonderful food and service and, of course, the lovely decor.
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Venue Restaurant & LoungePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Lincoln
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katievip
Nebraska •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Aug 25, 2024
We had great service and LOVE the Happy Hour selections on Sunday!
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Blue Sushi Sake Grill - HaymarketPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Lincoln
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Restaurants near Bluestem Lake State Recreation Area

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26 restaurants available nearby

1. Piedmont Bistro by Venue

2. Venue Restaurant & Lounge

3. Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Haymarket

4. Green Gateau

5. DISH Restaurant

6. The Oven - Downtown

7. JTK Cuisine & Cocktails

8. Hiro 88 - South Lincoln

9. Well & Good

10. The Oven - East

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The Oven - East

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