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Green Gateau, Lincoln, NE

Green Gateau

4.7
4.7
440 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 55 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 8:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (402) 477-0330
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 440 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nebraska

    Great for brunch

  • Nebraska

    American

  • Nebraska

    Most Booked

  • Lincoln

    Best Overall

  • Lincoln

    Best Food

  • Lincoln

    Best Service

  • Lincoln

    Best Ambiance

  • Lincoln

    Best Value

  • Lincoln

    Neighborhood gem

  • Lincoln

    Great for fine wines

  • Lincoln

    Romantic

  • Lincoln

    Good for special occasions

  • Lincoln

    Most Booked

440 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Expensive for what we got. Had reservations but still had to wait 20-30 minutes for our table.

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  2. JohnM

    Jacksonville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love Green Gateau! Always our “go to” when we come and visit our son!! Going on a four year tradition!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful brunch spot! Great food and great service

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visiting from Cincinnati for volleyball match. Went to diner with friends. Great menu with a lot of variety and excellent wine and beer list. Service was attentive and friendly. Parking was also easy even on football game night. Would highly recommend and will visit again next time in Lincoln. Had the beef Wellington, and Salmon Risotto. Started with salads and French Onion soup. All was excellent.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and our server was wonderful!

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  6. Deb14

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Green Gateau is an outstanding restaurant! The food was delicious and our server, Ellie, was a real delight! She made my birthday celebration truly special! We highly recommend this charming restaurant!

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  7. Gizz

    Memphis/West TN

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food were awesome. I had the Rainbow Trout and my wife had the Salmon with Risotto. Bothe were delicious. First time there and would recommend to anyone in town or just passing through like we were.

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  8. MoMa51

    Omaha

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    We love coming to the Green Gateau. They honored our request for a quiet table, which the six of us greatly enjoyed. Thank you. BUT, even though the server was very nice and attentive, the orders were mixed up, some soups and sides for fish came after our main dishes were half-eaten, and my husband's French Connection roast beef sandwich seemed bland and very short on the beef. It wasn't up to our expectations, so disappointed. Sad, because we love this place so much!

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  9. GertrudeHeathcliff

    East Sussex

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience4
    The food was simply fantastic. However, the service was extremely rushed. We ordered a four course meal that was finished in 75 minutes. We had 8pm reservations, and it was apparent the staff wanted us done by their 9pm closing time. Also, I'm not sure how the bartender got my very simple "Titos martini with nothing added but lemon peel" wrong, but it tasted heavily diluted with something. Sadly, these two issues took away from our dining experience and thus two stars from our rating.

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  10. Jeanne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Easy to make a reservation through Open Table...The Green Gateau had our table ready; service was excellent and food was brought quickly to the table which was appreciated to accommodate our tight schedule....many wonderful menu selections...a GREAT dining experience!

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  11. AllenC

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    The Green Gateau has excellent menu choices at reasonable prices. The deserts are great. The atmosphere lets you actually enjoy conversation. Overall, we think it is the best value in the nicer restaurants in Lincoln.

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  12. DavidA

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    menu is over ambitious. The chef should try to keep the food simpler and put more emphasis on letting the food itself shine through. I thought the trout was overcooked. The fish itself is simple and you can only taste the fish if you don't overload it with stuff.

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  13. Toninette

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food excellent as always! Have never had a bad meal or experience there - will be back!

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  14. Nsmak

    Omaha

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great lunch. Lemonade was delicious. Had the jerk chicken wrap and the burrito. We loved both. Also had the green gateau cake. Mighty tasty.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service! The beef Wellington was fantastic!! I would highly recommend this restaurant.

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  16. SusieP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    In Lincoln for a conference and walked over from our hotel. Great menu, outstanding service. Highly recommend the seafood. The kitchen worked hard to meet special dietary needs of one of our group and delivered a fabulous shrimp and salad plate with a gluten free bun. Relaxed, quiet space perfect for date night or family meals. We even managed to catch the tail end of Happy Hour!

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  17. KevinK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Trusted, familiar fine dining in Lincoln with enough innovation to surprise every visit!

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  18. Avery

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The food was delicious and service was quick. The atmosphere is warm and intimate. Highly recommend.

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  19. BrettA

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Went for a Saturday brunch. Food was extraordinarily average. Ordered eggs over medium…whites were runny. A fly landed in our carafe of mimosas…server replaced with a new carafe. Very loud.

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  20. Hetchflier

    Tahoe

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Really nice dining experience! Highly recommend it. Chef knows what he’s doing!

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  21. AliceH

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite Lincoln Restaurants. The food is fresh and tasty, such as the pieces of steak I had tonight served over fresh vegetables (not canned or frozen).

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  22. RRSitz

    Omaha

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The Green Gateau is always a wonderful choice for dining, whether it be an intimate dinner, family gathering or special occasion. Love the basic menu, but always intrigued by the special menu featuring wonderful additional options. The staff is always welcoming and very helpful with menu and drink selections.

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  23. SaraO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a wonderful treat to have brunch here. Delicious beignets!

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  24. LazFlor

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this classy restaurant and the whole staff. We are always made felt welcomed and the friendly attitude of the staff make you feel at home.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Food was very good but took an hour from when we sat down. Waitress was polite

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  26. Mrpoopybutthead

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious but portions small. Yummerrrrrs

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  27. SusanR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was attentive but not overwhelming! (Thank you, Jordan!) Food was spectacular-per usual-and despite the crowd (lots of children) the noise level was fine and our window-side table was lovely!

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  28. Friends

    Omaha

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We always enjoy coming here. The food is very good and the staff is always friendly and helpful. Very nice atmosphere. I highly recommend it.

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  29. AllenW

    Adelaide

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing! Had the sampler appetizer, the filet, lobster bisque, rainbow trout, berry cheesecake and Green Gateau cake. Everything was gourmet and delicious. And the wine recommendation was perfect. Great service; reasonable prices. Great place to celebrate college graduation!

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  30. PattieP

    St. Louis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing meal. Meghan was our server and she kept us on time. We arrived earlier so we could enjoy a happy hour cocktail before the rest of our party arrived. We enjoyed the Pinot noir that was the wine special of the evening. It was delightful. We shared some appetizers, notably the ahi sushi that was presented in a salt rock. Our son had the beef Wellington special (one of my GG favorites). My husband had the elk and wagyu special. I had the orange roughy with scallops special. We enjoyed the green gateau cake and the cheesecake for dessert. I always love the Green Gateau and try to dine here every time I am in Lincoln.

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  31. BeckyA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was amazing and the service was very good. Would highly recommend!

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  32. WendiW

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience4
    We had a reservation and very poor service we were late to our show as we felt out waitress was always running behind. Took ten minutes before she acknowledged us then another 10 for our waters. One order was messed up and was reordered so of course this delayed things and that person ate after us, it took for ever for our desserts to arrive after we had expressed our concerns. Very disappointing. Our tickets were incorrect. We have always been happy with the food and service in our past visits.

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  33. NebraskaSunrise

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a table for the five of us tucked in the back corner of the restaurant. The front room seemed loud and bustling. The back room was quiet. Our waiter was attentive and helpful. The food portions were huge and the tasted wonderful. I had the special for brunch (Eggs Benedict). Highly recommend and definitely suggest a reservation (it made our experience so much better).

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and great atmosphere! We loved the beignets!

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  35. RRMD

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great menu. Love the potato pancakes and fried tomatoes. One of my favorite places to eat when I am in Lincoln.

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  36. y8rdoc

    Omaha

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Always a pleasure to have a meal there. A gem of an experience. Not living in Lincoln limits our visits. Highly recommend.

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  37. GwenM

    Omaha

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    We always enjoy our meals there. Food could have hotter but was tasty. Service very attentive. Portion size was adequate

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  38. slund

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Green Gateau has great food and great service. Love the atmosphere. Creative menu items served beautifully and delicious. My favorite place to celebrate or take visitors you want to impress. Parking can be a little tricky given the area and limited parking lot so plan a little time to park.

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  39. LauraT

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We will be going back for sure. Amazing atmosphere and food. Took our Mom for brunch. It was the first time for my Mom and I but my sister has been there many times. We LOVED it !!! Highly recommend !!!!

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  40. QueenMo

    Omaha

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Always delicious and the atmosphere never disappoints. Best Brunch spot in Lincoln!

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FAQs

Green Gateau is rated 4.7 stars by 440 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 55 times today
Google Map for Green Gateau

330 S 10th St, Lincoln, NE 68508-2297

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    10th Street & L Street
  • Neighborhood
    Lincoln
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 8:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room
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