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DISH Restaurant, Lincoln, NE
DISH Restaurant, Lincoln, NE
DISH Restaurant, Lincoln, NE
DISH Restaurant, Lincoln, NE
DISH Restaurant, Lincoln, NE

DISH Restaurant

4.8
4.8
894 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
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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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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Weekend Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (402) 475-9475
  • Website
    http://www.dishdowntown.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    LGBTQ+, Women
  • Executive chef
    Rachel McGill
  • Private party facilities
    Host your group's next get-together at DISH Downstairs! We offer a casual, unconventional event space perfect for happy hour events, family gatherings, holiday parties, and milestone celebrations. With a customizable menu, a dedicated full-service bar, and a unique floor plan; our lower-level lounge space will set your event apart. Call the restaurant 402-475-9475 or email dishdowntown@gmail.com for more information!
  • Location
    1100 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
  • Neighborhood
    Lincoln
  • Cross street
    11th St.
  • Parking details
    Designated parking for take out and curbside pick up available directly in front of the restaurant on O Street.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 894 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Nebraska

    Innovative

  • Nebraska

    Contemporary American

  • Lincoln

    Best Overall

  • Lincoln

    Best Food

  • Lincoln

    Best Service

  • Lincoln

    Best Ambiance

  • Lincoln

    Best Value

  • Lincoln

    Good for business meals

  • Lincoln

    Innovative

  • Lincoln

    Healthy

  • Lincoln

    Great for fine wines

  • Lincoln

    Romantic

  • Lincoln

    Good for special occasions

  • Lincoln

    Most Booked

894 Reviews

  1. LehnS

    Omaha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very nice meal with a great variety of delicious appetizers. Our server was very attentive and helpful. Would highly recommend.

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  2. Vinny

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    DISH is one of our favorite Lincoln restaurants! Dare I say our very favorite. The constant rotating menu always offers something new and delectable to try. We were thrilled to see that the fried chicken was still on the menu as we have been daydreaming about it since we tried it a couple months ago. The wait staff was warm and inviting, it was fairly busy when we went, but our waitress was attentive and prompt! It is really a fabulous dining experience. 

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    We had a nice experience with our group of seven for brunch. That said it wasn’t impeccable. It took about an hour to get our meals and before everyone was finished they were trying to clear plates. When I went to open table to make our reservation, even though parties greater than 6 was an option, when I went to book, I was blocked saying you had to call for larger parties. Ok, so I called and left a message and my mom called and left a message also. No one called is back. Eventually I went ahead and made the OT reservation for 6 and included a note saying we were really a party of 7 and had called but no one returned the message, and it all worked out; my reservation was adjusted to be for 7 people. But that whole lack of a return phone call was frustrating. Food-wise, the food was, for the most part, very nice. One person who ordered the breakfast burrito noted it could have used some salsa or green chile sauce. I had the smoked salmon with poached egg, roasted potatoes and hollandaise, and was surprised by something akin to gefilte fish balls served cold. Not bad but a little salty. Could have used some more potatoes. Apple cider donuts were good as was the cinnamon roll.

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  4. KristinJ

    Omaha

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is one of the best restaurants hands down. Everything we have ever ordered has been amazing. This is definitely a place we will revisit often.

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  5. JackE

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ordered four appetizers and two desserts…one of the best meals we’ve ever had in Lincoln. Excellent service and recommendations. Excited to return!

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  6. JakeM

    Omaha

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    10/10. Best restaurant in Lincoln by a long shot. Service and food are impeccable.

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  7. JillF

    Omaha

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Seriously the best restaurant in the state! The menu is so creative, prepared to perfection! I can’t say enough good things!!!

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  8. DearandHon

    San Francisco

    191 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    191 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Carrots Carrots Carrots! Absolutely the BEST dish I have ever tried! (Chicken lollipops are EPIC and I wait for the return)…every shareable plate came out temperature appropriate and beautifully plated…everything we tried last evening was wonderful, creative and our entire evening was just a continuation of how lucky Lincoln is to have a restaurant like DISH!

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  9. mikeyjawn

    Omaha

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious! A wonderful dining experience. So many items that are friendly to non-meat eaters. A wonderful way to spend a special evening out for our anniversary. Thank you!

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  10. AndySPollock

    Omaha

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite dinner stop in Lincoln. Always happily surprised by something new.

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  11. Joybells

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Unique dishes which seemed to focus on seasonal availability of items. The wait staff were very attentive and made sure we had a good experience. The squash starter was so tasty! Didn't really care for the dessert selections which wasn't the best as this was a birthday dinner. But, would certainly go again.

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  12. homechef

    Omaha

    101 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    101 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We love DISH and support Rachel's vision and creativity. Our brunch items were very, very good, no complaints there. What threw the experience "off" just a bit for us on our most recent visit: bad electro rock music that was definitely too loud, and bad coffee. We asked for the music to be lowered, but couldn't really tell if it was. Why do restaurants think that the type of music that suits an 18-year-old is going to appeal to a 78-year-old? Seriously? For Sunday brunch please, NO vocal music, NO rock or hip/hop. Keep it subdued and relaxed. It's the "morning after," after all. When asked we told the waitperson that the coffee was too weak, and she made a new pot – this was the French press pot. Second time around it was much better, so thanks for being agreeable on that score. Hoping that there might be a couple of new brunch items soon, as we move into winter, for variety's sake.

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  13. AliceH

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We took some out-of-town visitors to the Dish for Sunday brunch. They were VERY impressed!

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  14. Denise

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was incredible and the service was also delightful!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Dish was amazing! The service was excellent, the atmosphere was relaxing, and the food…out of this world.

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  16. BenB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ambiance, service, food and drinks: all top notch. The elevated cuisine is clearly very skillfully prepared and perfectly presented. Staff is very knowledgeable and gracious, and while it is definitely among the top eateries in Lincoln when it comes to quality, it has a very appealingly laid-back atmosphere and is reasonably priced. Highly recommend dining here.

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  17. Calvin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Best food in Lincoln. Always had a great experience

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  18. LoriS

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very unique offerings that were delicious. Definitely felt the farm to table vibe from the talented staff. Would love to return as the menu changes with the season.

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  19. JDPR

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    We met friends at Dish after a lecture at the Sheldon. Our friends go fairly often and have raved about it. Our food was very good, well seasoned and interesting. The reason I gave you a moderate rating was because our food was lukewarm. We did not say anything to our friends ( or the staff) because we didn't want to appear unappreciative. Also we all felt somewhat pushed out the door after our meal. Our waitress kept coming back to clear any little thing she could... It was noticeable and irritating. We had paid our bill, there was still a very large table eating in the restaurant, and we were visiting. We all joked about it on the way out the door, but really that should not happen. That being said, I would recommend this restaurant with some reservations... I would let those interested know about our experience.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing! Definitely will be going back!

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  21. LucyL

    Omaha

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food and service are always excellent, but the noise level is so bad it is always hard to hear. They thankfully don't blast patrons with loud music, but the acoustics are awful. People usually go out to eat to sit and talk with people, and a loud environment prevents that.

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  22. SueR

    Omaha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Food was amazing! Even something that I thought I wouldn't like was my favorite of the night - we tried several different starters, and each of us had one of the four main entrees.

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  23. MitziG

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dish is always a great experience! Top notch food and service! We went before attending an event at The Lied. It was a perfect night!

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  24. SJlnk

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall3food1service3ambience2
    We both had the steak and it was incredible tough. The dull knives they gave us could hardly cut through them, and they were not quality cuts of meat (full of gristle, so much that I considered sending it back but that’s not in my nature). Overall, it was not a meal worth the price, so that was a bummer.

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  25. Schuly

    Omaha

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fresh and prepared perfectly. Servers were friendly and knowledgeable. Best restaurant in Lincoln.

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  26. Rooster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and great prices. If you are looking to have a meal with high flavor and richness, it’s a great place to go. It’s probably more expensive than most places in Lincoln, but it’s really good food.

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  27. KavinN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I chose to have our anniversary dinner at DISH after seeing Chef on Chopped back in August, and it was a great decision. We started out with the focaccia, which was the best bread I've ever had, and the red pepper butter it came with was a great compliment. We each also ordered a cocktail, mine was the smoke and mirrors (of which I had two) and my husband had the cherry tequila drink whose name I can't recall right now. Neither of us are big drinkers, but we enjoyed our drinks. For our entrees I had the smoked honey glazed salmon, which was incredible, and my husband had the striploin. I'm not a big steak person, but after trying his I definitely stole a couple more bites. Our dessert was the raspberry crepe cake. The raspberry jam was perfect, and the dessert as a whole was good. The texture of the crepes left something to desire, but that is apparently just to me as my husband loved the dessert. Our server was wonderful, and every employee we interacted with was super nice. We will definitely be going here again sometime.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Exceptional cuisine. Just perfect food. Carrots, carrots, carrots, roasted beets, risotto, chicken, salmon, and the extreme corn(on the wild side). It was all so wonderful! Absolutely one of their best performances. Thank you DISH!

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  29. SharonC

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Extremely good and creative food choices but overpriced.

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  30. DavidA

    New York Area

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fabulous dinner, food was delicious and beautifully prepared & the service was beyond exceptional. Hope to dine again next time we are visiting. Thank you

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An absolute gem. Delish small plates easy to share. My family had a great time after the football game.

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  32. JakeM

    Omaha

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was wonderful as always. Menu is different every time I go in. Great service, amazing food

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  33. ricky

    Minneapolis

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful dinner & service was fabulous! Thanks for a great evening.

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  34. Eisled

    Omaha

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    The menu options were great… but the service needed to be upgraded - First appetizer arrived… no utensils or napkins were brought to the table… we had to wait until we could make eye contact with our server and let her know we needed plates & utensils - The second dish required a steak knife, which never was brought…so we had to use a dull butter knife - Meanwhile all tables had a water pitcher... we didn’t have that “upgrade” - Long wait for our server… to ask for more drinks. Money lost for the restaurant. - Main dish arrived… we were sharing … guess what? No serving spoons… we just felt like home, lifting the serving dish and scraping the food onto our plates, using our butter knifes and forks to split our dish Take aways... Disconnection between waiters and food runners. Nobody noticed anything wrong? Maybe the servers can make eye contact with the guests and ask for more drinks… including water Maybe I should bring my own utensils so I can enjoy my delicious meal… For a top-notch restaurant the service needs to match the menu. The server needs to anticipate the guests’ needs. Overall the service was not what we expected, but, sadly is becoming the norm. Even for top-end restaurants. Per observation the staff was overworked, and maybe this contributed to the poor service. My guess is that this is all due to problems related to staffing. An under-staffed and over-worked crew is not going to be able to deliver the restaurant experience the guests are expecting, and this ultimately will not serve the restaurant well. They will be chopped.

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  35. LynneS

    Kansas City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rachel is a genius when it comes to making dishes that are so good.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Our meals were excellent, very flavorful, creative, and unique. I would have given five stars if there would have a vegan option or two. There were vegetarian options i chose and they were grand!

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  37. SandraN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere. The food was unique but very good! I will definitely be going back. Really enjoyed our server Zoe! Sandra N

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  38. JakeM

    Omaha

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always wonderful. Servers are knowledgeable and friendly

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  39. JudithE

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food. Nice variety of small plates.

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  40. elquesogrande

    Charlotte

    47 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience3
    Absolutely love Dish. Food and drinks have always been spectacular. Dish is clearly growing in popularity and justifiably so. However, with that growth, some reinvestment into training of staff would go along way to bring the total restaurant experience from very good/great to exceptional. I would say staff are friendly and well intended, but quality of service will vary significantly by staff member. Training staff on placement of drinks, cutlery, and how to place entrees on the table, follow up on another round of drinks or when to present desert options - could transform the experience and have the overall service be commensurate with the quality of drinks and food.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

DISH Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 894 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 19 times today
Google Map for DISH Restaurant

1100 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

Additional information

  • Cross street
    11th St.
  • Neighborhood
    Lincoln
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Weekend Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Designated parking for take out and curbside pick up available directly in front of the restaurant on O Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    LGBTQ+, Women
  • Executive chef
    Rachel McGill
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.dishdowntown.com/
  • Phone number
    (402) 475-9475
  • Private party facilities
    Host your group's next get-together at DISH Downstairs! We offer a casual, unconventional event space perfect for happy hour events, family gatherings, holiday parties, and milestone celebrations. With a customizable menu, a dedicated full-service bar, and a unique floor plan; our lower-level lounge space will set your event apart. Call the restaurant 402-475-9475 or email dishdowntown@gmail.com for more information!

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