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Blue Orchid Thai, Lincoln, NE

Blue Orchid Thai

4.6
4.6
143 Reviews
$30 and under
Thai
High-ceilinged establishment with a patio & cocktails serving classic eats & vegetarian options.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Thai, Asian, Fusion / Eclectic

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (402) 742-7250

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Formal Attire

What 143 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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    Romantic

  • Lincoln

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  • Lincoln

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  • Lincoln

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  • Lincoln

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  1. Stephanie

    Omaha

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    The food was wonderful as usual. The service was very slow. They seemed to be under staffed, as are many restaurants.
  2. katies

    Omaha

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Great restaurant but looking a bit tired- needs a refresh. Short on staff but our waiter hustled well. Food good as always.
  3. AshleyB

    Omaha

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    It was very busy and only 1-2 wait staff. Sat 15–20 minutes before we were ever asked for a drink order. Appetizer took forever to come.
  4. Wendy

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food4service1ambience2
    The food was very good. The service was fairly poor. They were just understaffed. I am surprised the restaurant wasn't more prepared given we were in the area of a large concert.
  5. BradenK

    St. Louis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Appetizer was average, drunken noodles were really good but probly not worth $16... Service was average. Table cloths but covered with white paper. Had the feeling like they didn't have the budget to create a high end restaurant to charge high prices and took short cuts to try and still achieve both. I would go back again and try new things. I would recommend to anyone who needs a recommendation. I wouldn't go out of my way to make sure I eat here.
  6. LindaR

    Phoenix

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Our server, Tong, was excellent! He remembers us and what we order…one of our favorite restaurants!
  7. StillHungry

    Denver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Extremely slow service, appetizer wasn’t what we ordered, but after waiting 45 minutes it was worth arguing. Had to pay as soon as the food arrived so we weren’t late for a show. Took a few bites of room temp food and left. Extremely disappointed. This place used to be so good.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    everything was good.. but a bit pricey
  9. MaciW

    Omaha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I always enjoy coming here. The food and service are great!
  10. GratenB

    Omaha

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Early Valentine’s Day
  11. Greg

    Omaha

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    It was nice to see the restaurant is back to their original quality.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A fabulous date night on New Year’s Eve. Loved my red curry!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is amazing, drinks are so good, service was wonderful as well.
  14. KWOne9

    Omaha

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    We have often been to Blue Orchid and have enjoyed the food and atmosphere. On Monday evening, the spring rolls, the soup and desserts were quite tasty. The entree was not up to their usual standards, but all else was great--excellent service, charming atmosphere, and low noise. This is the first time we've been there on a Monday, so maybe the usual chef was not on duty.
  15. eldons

    Omaha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter was so helpful in helping us choose the best entrees. His recommendations were very very good, even with the selection of a sweet wine to end our meal with.
  16. JeremyW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was a favorite of mine when I lived in Lincoln years ago. I’m glad the food and service is just as great today as it was a decade ago!
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was outstanding! Server made some great recommendations. Food was excellent!
  18. MelissaJ

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent as was the service. The front door was stuck and appeared to be locked. A customer in front of us left because they couldn’t get it open. Called the restaurant and a staff member let us in.
  19. RickH

    Omaha

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    The food and service were poor. Slooooow service and three of the five diners suffered digestive issues afterward.
  20. Penny

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Overall very good experience. Slightly disappointed in quality of beef and my dessert had a very tough crust.
  21. ConcertGoer

    Omaha

    45 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Beware! We love this place so that the service is really at an all time low. A 5:15 pm reservation should be sufficient time to make a 7 pm Lied show but we were rushed since it took so long to get food. Waiter never checked back for another cocktail or water. The food was good but not sure it makes up for lack of timely service.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always! Best green curry I’ve ever had!
  23. DianeC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Long time patrons of the Blue Orchid but our last experience was not very good. Took forever to get our food and when it came it wasn't good; cold, overcooked, no sauce.
  24. JayT

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    The food was pretty bad this is not our first visit and won’t be out last we were just not as impressed as in the past. Seemed to be under staffed
  25. AftonRunner

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was a Saturday evening and the temperature outside was in the 80’s. We found a shady table outside. Our waiter suggested appetizer with the green sauce and he was right, it was delicious. The Pad Thai and a green side salad were also good. I hope to go back and try other items on the menu.
  26. JanS

    Houston

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Service was extremely slow even though the place was mostly empty. The food took forever to arrive and was a huge disappointment. The sauces were watery, and key advertised ingredients were missing in all of the dishes. This used to be one of our favorite restaurants, but not any more.
  27. TimH

    Kansas City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent place for a romantic dinner. My wife and I highly recommend it.
  28. JDub

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was outstanding!!
  29. KarenF

    Omaha

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Delicious food. Our server, Isabella, was knowledgeable of the menu and did a super job for us!
  30. KimW

    Omaha

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2022

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    We love the food at Blue Orchid, but the service was lacking tonight. Slow and forgot our appetizer and then left it on the bill. Food was delicious!
  31. nicoled

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Very tasty cocktails & wonderful food! Had a great dinner date with my friend.
  32. DougK

    Omaha

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite restaurants. Did not disappoint, once again. Consistently excellent food and cocktails.
  33. AaronR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Blue Orchid was excellent and accommodating - originally thought patio, but breeze was a bit much, so no problem to switch to inside dining. Great drinks and food! Definitely returning.
  34. Angie

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    The food was delicious, and our waiter was very helpful. The wait time for the food was quite long, but the food was worth waiting for.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    All staff was very attentive and knowledgeable and personable, especially our waiter. Food was so good.
  36. KWOne9

    Omaha

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Four of us dined at Blue Orchid recently and as always, the decor and the service were excellent. My husband and I ordered the green curry with tofu and the dish was prepared very well. Our friends shared the blue crab fried rice and also enjoyed their dishes.
  37. MaciW

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love going here! The food is amazing and well priced and service is excellent!
  38. KileJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is wonderful! Service is very good. The bar and wine list is impressive. The setting is in a renovated historical beautiful post office.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Blue orchid used to be so good but it's definitely fallen in its quality.
  40. LindaM

    Omaha

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The menu selection was adequate and the food was excellent. The service was slow given that there were not many guests but the waitperson was apologetic and checked back in with us. We did like the fact that the restaurant was quiet and I know even when it is busy the noise level promotes conversation rather than shouting. We would return again.

FAQs

Blue Orchid Thai offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (402) 742-7250.

Blue Orchid Thai is rated 4.6 stars by 143 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Blue Orchid Thai

129 N 10th St, Lincoln, NE 68508

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Lincoln

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Thai, Asian, Fusion / Eclectic

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Formal Attire

  • Parking details

    None

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Takeout

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