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The Best Bars for Foodies in Omaha

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by The OpenTable Team
Updated February 26, 2020

Omaha is a delightfully inviting and compact town that makes for easy sightseeing and exploring. This vibrant Nebraskan city started as mainly farmland and stockyards before developing into the bustling metropolis it is today! Visitors can find many fantastic museums, awesome live music and artistic and eclectic neighborhoods to explore. It is home to billionaire investor Warren Buffet, one of the largest Zoo's in the world, and the charming Old Market Arts and Entertainment District downtown. And it is definitely on the nightlife map these days - people travel from near and far to check out the mix of homey Midwestern watering holes, unique music venues, and swanky clubs. If you're on the hunt for a fun night out, check out our Tastemaker List of the best bars in Omaha.

Dante
4.7 (2652)
$31 to $50
Italian
West Omaha
Part of the Farm-to-Fork movement, Dante Ristorante Pizzeria showcases wood-fired Neapolitan pizza bursting with local flavor. Located in West Omaha’s Shops of Legacy district, this restaurant offers the perfect place to kick back and recharge with a full menu of rustic Italian fare and perfectly paired wines. The space is bright and beautiful with lots of natural light and dark wood settings and features a cozy, intimate atmosphere. Plus, there is an outdoor space to dine and drink alfresco when the weather permits!
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Sarah
Dined 3 days ago
Dante continues to offer delicious food and stellar service, in a not-too-relaxed but not-too-fancy atmosphere where everyone feels welcome. They've been our go-to place for years and they never disappoint.
Part of the Farm-to-Fork movement, Dante Ristorante Pizzeria showcases wood-fired Neapolitan pizza bursting with local flavor. Located in West Omaha’s Shops of Legacy district, this restaurant offers the perfect place to kick back and recharge with a full menu of rustic Italian fare and perfectly paired wines. The space is bright and beautiful with lots of natural light and dark wood settings and features a cozy, intimate atmosphere. Plus, there is an outdoor space to dine and drink alfresco when the weather permits!
Top review
Sarah
Dined 3 days ago
Dante continues to offer delicious food and stellar service, in a not-too-relaxed but not-too-fancy atmosphere where everyone feels welcome. They've been our go-to place for years and they never disappoint.
Pitch Pizzeria - Dundee
4.5 (918)
$30 and under
Pizza Bar
Midtown
Pitch, located on Underwood Avenue in the historic Dundee neighborhood, is a bar and restaurant combo popular with locals. The focus here is on traditional pizzas, cooked in a coal-fired oven just like they do in Italy. The menu also features fresh seafood, hand-cut steak, housemade pasta and a delicious burger! The bar is always bright and lively and features an array of in-house concoctions as well as a well-thought-out and impressive wine selection.
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Kelsey
Dined on Jun 26, 2025
Food was good. Service was good. Thankful for a night out with my hubby. Dundee Pitch is absolutely the better of the two locations.
Pitch, located on Underwood Avenue in the historic Dundee neighborhood, is a bar and restaurant combo popular with locals. The focus here is on traditional pizzas, cooked in a coal-fired oven just like they do in Italy. The menu also features fresh seafood, hand-cut steak, housemade pasta and a delicious burger! The bar is always bright and lively and features an array of in-house concoctions as well as a well-thought-out and impressive wine selection.
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Kelsey
Dined on Jun 26, 2025
Food was good. Service was good. Thankful for a night out with my hubby. Dundee Pitch is absolutely the better of the two locations.
Upstream Brewing Company - Old Market
4.2 (1472)
$30 and under
American
Downtown / Old Market
Located on 11th Street in the Old Market neighborhood, Upstream Brewing Company is a popular spot for great food, terrific beer and a casual upscale atmosphere. The restaurant features an extensive menu of new American pub fare, including thin-crust pizzas, hand-cut Omaha Steaks, fresh fish, pasta, salads, hearty sandwiches and more. The bar is a popular spot with locals and tourists alike and stocks fresh, handcrafted beers and over 100 different wines. They also have room for large parties, so get a group together and come here to celebrate!
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Cam
Dined on Jun 14, 2025
Great food. Conveniently located. Service was phenomenal. Loved the style of the restaurant. Loved that they made their own stuff. Highly recommend.
Located on 11th Street in the Old Market neighborhood, Upstream Brewing Company is a popular spot for great food, terrific beer and a casual upscale atmosphere. The restaurant features an extensive menu of new American pub fare, including thin-crust pizzas, hand-cut Omaha Steaks, fresh fish, pasta, salads, hearty sandwiches and more. The bar is a popular spot with locals and tourists alike and stocks fresh, handcrafted beers and over 100 different wines. They also have room for large parties, so get a group together and come here to celebrate!
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Cam
Dined on Jun 14, 2025
Great food. Conveniently located. Service was phenomenal. Loved the style of the restaurant. Loved that they made their own stuff. Highly recommend.
Nosh Restaurant and Wine Lounge
4 (492)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Omaha
Nosh, located on Dodge Street in Old Market, is a restaurant and wine lounge that offers a respite from the hustle and bustle of downtown. It has a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere along with great service and high-quality food. The bar menu is sensational, with over 140 wines, 70 different whiskeys and a variety of gins, rums and vodkas from all over the world. They also serve handcrafted premium cocktails, martinis and artisan beers. The food menu offers a number of small plates, gourmet sliders, flatbread pizzas and more to nosh on while you drink!
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JudyVIP
Dined on Jun 28, 2025
Our service was very good! We had requested a table closest to the bar when we made the reservation. It was not honored and there were no tables available there. The menu had just been changed last week. The Core Values salad was to be mixed greens but it was all one type with long stems. The margarita flatbread had a strange green paste underneath the cheese which did not seem like pesto. The old recipe for that flatbread was much better. We will certainly to try some other food items, some time.
Nosh, located on Dodge Street in Old Market, is a restaurant and wine lounge that offers a respite from the hustle and bustle of downtown. It has a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere along with great service and high-quality food. The bar menu is sensational, with over 140 wines, 70 different whiskeys and a variety of gins, rums and vodkas from all over the world. They also serve handcrafted premium cocktails, martinis and artisan beers. The food menu offers a number of small plates, gourmet sliders, flatbread pizzas and more to nosh on while you drink!
Top review
JudyVIP
Dined on Jun 28, 2025
Our service was very good! We had requested a table closest to the bar when we made the reservation. It was not honored and there were no tables available there. The menu had just been changed last week. The Core Values salad was to be mixed greens but it was all one type with long stems. The margarita flatbread had a strange green paste underneath the cheese which did not seem like pesto. The old recipe for that flatbread was much better. We will certainly to try some other food items, some time.
J. Gilbert’s - Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Omaha
4.7 (3532)
$31 to $50
Steak
Downtown / Old Market
J. Gilbert’s is an upscale steakhouse and bar with a casual vibe. Located on Capitol Avenue downtown, it’s the place where locals go when in need of a great steak and a perfectly made martini. The menu features prime-aged beef cooked over a mesquite wood-fired grill. Choose from the various cuts of steak, fresh seafood (including award-winning crab cakes) and other house-made favorites. The atmosphere includes fireside dining, wood, brick and soft lighting. Their cocktail and wine list are superb and you can always find the perfect thing to pair with your meal.
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TraciVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Virginia was great! Very personable and attentive! Drinks and food were fantastic as always!
J. Gilbert’s is an upscale steakhouse and bar with a casual vibe. Located on Capitol Avenue downtown, it’s the place where locals go when in need of a great steak and a perfectly made martini. The menu features prime-aged beef cooked over a mesquite wood-fired grill. Choose from the various cuts of steak, fresh seafood (including award-winning crab cakes) and other house-made favorites. The atmosphere includes fireside dining, wood, brick and soft lighting. Their cocktail and wine list are superb and you can always find the perfect thing to pair with your meal.
Top review
TraciVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Virginia was great! Very personable and attentive! Drinks and food were fantastic as always!
Hiro 88 West Maple
4.8 (862)
$30 and under
Sushi
West Omaha
Hiro 88, located on Maple Street in West Omaha, is a casually elegant place for food and drinks in Omaha. A favorite of neighborhood locals and visiting guests, they serve upscale Pan-Asian cuisine including sushi and Chinese. The interior features unrivaled design by Japanese architect Nakaura-san, and the clean open space is modern and peaceful. Many folks come here to enjoy their amazing selection of Sake, an array of fine wines, cocktails, domestic and Import Beers and Premium Liquors.
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JimVIP
Dined on Jun 20, 2025
Consistently great food and service.Convenient location and comfortable setting.
Hiro 88, located on Maple Street in West Omaha, is a casually elegant place for food and drinks in Omaha. A favorite of neighborhood locals and visiting guests, they serve upscale Pan-Asian cuisine including sushi and Chinese. The interior features unrivaled design by Japanese architect Nakaura-san, and the clean open space is modern and peaceful. Many folks come here to enjoy their amazing selection of Sake, an array of fine wines, cocktails, domestic and Import Beers and Premium Liquors.
Top review
JimVIP
Dined on Jun 20, 2025
Consistently great food and service.Convenient location and comfortable setting.
Sullivan's Steakhouse - Omaha
4.4 (1948)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Downtown / Old Market
Sullivan’s Steakhouse, located on 15th Street in the heart of Old Market, is a vibrant American Steakhouse and bar featuring fine steaks and cocktails. The dining room has an elegant vibe and the lounge is sleek, cool and inviting. They pride themselves on serving only the finest Midwestern hand-selected steaks, aged a minimum of 28 days and then seasoned and broiled to perfection. It’s a great place to take a date, impress a group of colleagues or celebrate a special occasion. Try specialty items like the Delmonico Steak or the Herb Brick Chicken.
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Jacob
Dined 1 day ago
Laura was phenomenal! Food was great and a wonderful experience
Sullivan’s Steakhouse, located on 15th Street in the heart of Old Market, is a vibrant American Steakhouse and bar featuring fine steaks and cocktails. The dining room has an elegant vibe and the lounge is sleek, cool and inviting. They pride themselves on serving only the finest Midwestern hand-selected steaks, aged a minimum of 28 days and then seasoned and broiled to perfection. It’s a great place to take a date, impress a group of colleagues or celebrate a special occasion. Try specialty items like the Delmonico Steak or the Herb Brick Chicken.
Top review
Jacob
Dined 1 day ago
Laura was phenomenal! Food was great and a wonderful experience
Boiler Room
4.8 (1987)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Downtown / Old Market
The Boiler Room, located on Jones Street in The Old Market neighborhood, is a converted boiler room in the Bemis Bag Building dating back to 1896. It’s an ingredient-driven modern American/French restaurant with a daily changing menu of rustic European cuisine. The bar is top-notch and presents a cocktail list that is informed by the classics and also updated with modern twists. And they have a wine cellar with over 500 different labels of Old World wine intended to pair perfectly with your food.
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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.
The Boiler Room, located on Jones Street in The Old Market neighborhood, is a converted boiler room in the Bemis Bag Building dating back to 1896. It’s an ingredient-driven modern American/French restaurant with a daily changing menu of rustic European cuisine. The bar is top-notch and presents a cocktail list that is informed by the classics and also updated with modern twists. And they have a wine cellar with over 500 different labels of Old World wine intended to pair perfectly with your food.
Top review
Marty
Dined on Jun 26, 2025
Consistently the best dining experience in Omaha. Creative cuisine, beautifully prepared and presented, with excellent service.
Kona Grill - Omaha
3.5 (1477)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
West Omaha
Kona Grill is a local favorite located in the Village Pointe Shopping Center in West Omaha. They have a full menu of global cuisine and they fly in fresh fish every day in order to craft amazing sushi and made-to-order entrees. It’s a lively space to enjoy a refreshing cocktail or two and diners can choose to sit in the bright dining area or out on the shaded patio overlooking the plaza fountain. Standout menu items include Lemongrass crusted snapper, the tuna tower and the firecracker sashimi.
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Morgann
Dined on May 4, 2025
The food was amazing, the drinks were incredible, and our server grant was fantastic!! Definitely can’t wait to come back !!
Kona Grill is a local favorite located in the Village Pointe Shopping Center in West Omaha. They have a full menu of global cuisine and they fly in fresh fish every day in order to craft amazing sushi and made-to-order entrees. It’s a lively space to enjoy a refreshing cocktail or two and diners can choose to sit in the bright dining area or out on the shaded patio overlooking the plaza fountain. Standout menu items include Lemongrass crusted snapper, the tuna tower and the firecracker sashimi.
Top review
Morgann
Dined on May 4, 2025
The food was amazing, the drinks were incredible, and our server grant was fantastic!! Definitely can’t wait to come back !!
Timber Woodfire Bistro
4.5 (1740)
$30 and under
American
Midtown
Timber Wood Fire Bistro specializes in wood-fired cuisine served in a warm and relaxing atmosphere. Grab a seat in front of the roaring hearth and peruse the awesome list of offerings from the bar. They make all meals from scratch and executive chef Jared Clarke prides himself on creating the area’s best comfort food dishes! They prepare dishes in a state-of-the-art wood-burning grill or in a brick oven heated by log embers. Locals love the full-service bar and they feature a great whiskey selection to accompany your steak. Try a thick-cut filet, a homemade pizza or one of the delicious grilled vegetable entrees.
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Alan
Dined 6 days ago
We went here for my dad's birthday. They sat us early, which was nice. Phoebe was our server and was amazing. Our party trickled in at different times and she did a great job of checking up as they did. Once everyone arrived, we placed our orders and had some drinks. After awhile, the manager came up to explain our ticket had been lost and apologized. They were rushing it and they would take care of it. We hadn't even noticed and appreciated their openness. The food was delicious and filling. Even with the hiccup with the kitchen ticket, it was an amazing time and the staff made my dad's birthday truly special.
Timber Wood Fire Bistro specializes in wood-fired cuisine served in a warm and relaxing atmosphere. Grab a seat in front of the roaring hearth and peruse the awesome list of offerings from the bar. They make all meals from scratch and executive chef Jared Clarke prides himself on creating the area’s best comfort food dishes! They prepare dishes in a state-of-the-art wood-burning grill or in a brick oven heated by log embers. Locals love the full-service bar and they feature a great whiskey selection to accompany your steak. Try a thick-cut filet, a homemade pizza or one of the delicious grilled vegetable entrees.
Top review
Alan
Dined 6 days ago
We went here for my dad's birthday. They sat us early, which was nice. Phoebe was our server and was amazing. Our party trickled in at different times and she did a great job of checking up as they did. Once everyone arrived, we placed our orders and had some drinks. After awhile, the manager came up to explain our ticket had been lost and apologized. They were rushing it and they would take care of it. We hadn't even noticed and appreciated their openness. The food was delicious and filling. Even with the hiccup with the kitchen ticket, it was an amazing time and the staff made my dad's birthday truly special.
Beacon Hills
4.4 (810)
$30 and under
American
West Omaha
Beacon Hills is a cozy American restaurant in Aksarben Village that serves up homemade comfort food with Midwestern hospitality. They make all the dishes from scratch with a focus on fresh and local ingredients. Whether you’re here for brunch, lunch or dinner, you can take advantage of the great bar offerings, too. Break out the mimosas, bloody marys, martinis and fine wines! The interior is warm and cozy, perfect for a leisurely Sunday brunch or a cozy cocktail with dinner.
Top review
Kelly
Dined on Jun 21, 2025
Food service and ambience are always consistent! Shocked, they are not more popular – – but happy we can always get in!
Beacon Hills is a cozy American restaurant in Aksarben Village that serves up homemade comfort food with Midwestern hospitality. They make all the dishes from scratch with a focus on fresh and local ingredients. Whether you’re here for brunch, lunch or dinner, you can take advantage of the great bar offerings, too. Break out the mimosas, bloody marys, martinis and fine wines! The interior is warm and cozy, perfect for a leisurely Sunday brunch or a cozy cocktail with dinner.
Top review
Kelly
Dined on Jun 21, 2025
Food service and ambience are always consistent! Shocked, they are not more popular – – but happy we can always get in!
Spezia - Steaks, Italian & Seafood
4.8 (3248)
$31 to $50
Italian
Midtown
Spezia is the place to go for classic Italian food and great wine in Omaha. It’s a laid-back restaurant with a beautiful interior and sunny patio for diners to enjoy an alfresco meal. Whether you’re on a romantic date, entertaining clients or just out for a charming night on the town, this is a great bar for any occasion. Choose from the wide array of menu items and specialties, like the sage pot roast, Alfredo Primavera, classic meatballs and more.
Top review
Missy
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing food at amazing prices and a fantastic atmosphere
Spezia is the place to go for classic Italian food and great wine in Omaha. It’s a laid-back restaurant with a beautiful interior and sunny patio for diners to enjoy an alfresco meal. Whether you’re on a romantic date, entertaining clients or just out for a charming night on the town, this is a great bar for any occasion. Choose from the wide array of menu items and specialties, like the sage pot roast, Alfredo Primavera, classic meatballs and more.
Top review
Missy
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing food at amazing prices and a fantastic atmosphere

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