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Green Gateau, Lincoln, NE

Green Gateau

4.7
4.7
479 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 30 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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 479 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

    Good for business meals

  • Lincoln

    Innovative

  • Lincoln

    Healthy

  • Lincoln

    Neighborhood gem

  • Lincoln

    Great for fine wines

  • Lincoln

    Romantic

  • Lincoln

    Good for special occasions

  • Lincoln

    Most Booked

479 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a hidden gem! Treat yourself to delectable food, and special desserts. The service was outstanding and the ambience is charming. I highly recommend the lobster bisque soup and desserts.

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  2. JCMCDM

    Denver

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were staying in Lincoln overnight on our way home to Colorado and saw the Green Gateau on line. Decided to give it a try and so glad we did! Delicious food and great service. Will return on our next trip through.

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  3. TimS

    Omaha

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The Green Gateau has always been our go to restaurant. We have been there many times over the years and it is always amazing. The menu is very appealing and the food always outstanding. Lunch and dinner is great accompanied by the best breakfast in Lincoln. We love to dine out and try new dishes and different restaurants but always return to the Green Gateau. The wait staff is very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. This kind of restaurant doesn’t exist without the leadership of good management. Thanks for all your efforts. We will see you soon.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed our experience. Food was great!i

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  5. TyanneJ

    Omaha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Overall its a really good place. I would say it might be too fancy for some people if you are just looking for chicken strips and fries though as they really level up their food with vegetables. Every waiter we have had there is really nice and helpful. We have eaten there multiple times and it has been a good experience when wanting a lavish meal.

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  6. Chris

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Quiche was not up to standard today, but it usually is. It dried and gelled on the outside when warmed up

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  7. arbormom

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never disappointed with the Green Gateau! Very easy to make reservations, even for 2 people. The restaurant was busy but our waiter was fabulous and our food was out in a timely manner, hot and delicious as always. Portions are generous and the price is great for an upscale breakfast venue. Whether it's brunch, lunch, or dinner, we have never been unhappy with our experience at the Green Gateau. And happy to see it's busy, since some restaurants have lost customers during the Pandemic. Bon appetit!

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  8. KAM235

    Omaha

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Breakfast was amazing. The french toast sampler was divine, with the Creme Brulee french toast being a favorite. It literally cracks like creme brulee. The Chefs Breakfast sandwich is also top notch. Ooey gooey cheese with scrambled egg and ham...what's not to love. We will be back sooner than later for sure.

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  9. Markus

    Omaha

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    I have been to the Green Gateau quite a bit of times now and it has always been solid. Value for money it may be in the more pricey end, but the food is usually good. This time we went for breakfast and everything was okay. $12 for 1 egg, 2 pieces of toast, 2 strips of bacon is what I would consider overpriced. The quality is good but we spend $100 with tip for 4 simple breakfast items. One thing I would say is that the coffee may be the worst of any restaurant I have ever tried and it’s always been that way. It looks like coffee l, it smells like coffee, but it tastes like dirt water.

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  10. DinPlano

    Dallas

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience1
    Great venue for brunch. Delicious food. Very busy on Sunday mornings, so service is a little slow, but the food is worth the wait.

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  11. MarkC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent overall experience. Friendly and experienced server.

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  12. JoeyA

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely our favorite place to eat in Lincoln--every dish is just outstanding, with excellent service too!

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  13. Kkay

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I hadn't been to The Green Gateau for perhaps two years. I started the weekend with a breakfast visit. The Green Gateau did not disappoint. I enjoyed the Chef's Breakfast (scrambled eggs with ham, chives & swiss cheese on a croissant, paired with a potato pancake topped with caramelized onions). The portions were substantial. Our server was amazing, keeping coffee refilled, checking on our needs.

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  14. jdingy1000

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    Meh…. It was just meh. The service was good, not great but good. We had the coconut shrimp, it was tasteless. Soup was blah. No lobster in the lobster bisque it stated like squash soup. French onion was just ok. Steaks were over cooked and flavorless. Nothing was 100% terrible, but nothing was good either. So just meh. Wouldn’t go back.

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  15. Andy

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All staff was friendly, efficient and professional! Our server, Elliot, was outstanding. Food was very delicious!

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  16. DianeG

    Omaha

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great food and good service. Noise was minimal. Parking was adequate.

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  17. jsinner

    Omaha

    110 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    110 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    George was the best waiter and so attentive!

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  18. Jody

    Omaha

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great meal with many unique choices and flavors.

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  19. CharlesT

    Omaha

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect for the best brunch in Lincoln. Family owned and operated. In business for years

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food for breakfast was absolutely delicious! This is the second time we have been there. The portions were huge. The only complaint I have is that we were seated in the very back of the restaurant in a dark corner when the restaurant was practically empty. It was 8:30 am. My hunch is that we were seated there because it was a football Saturday and we were wearing clothing of the opposing team. The other few patrons there were wearing Nebraska spirit wear. They probably figured that we would not be returning customers.

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  21. BruceC

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great dinner. I requested a nice quiet table and they gave us just that. The food was excellent and so was the service. They did not make us feel rushed. We had a wonderful experience.

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  22. ArubaRL

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The service was surprisingly poor, the food was tasteless and the cocktails were watered down. This used to be a nice place to meet for dinner but the quality has really grown downhill.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We all loved our meal and our waitress was so pleasant and helpful ‼️

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  24. bam1

    Chicago

    38 reviews

    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Nice place, good value, decent food. expecting a little more from the food but it was solid.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Green Gateau is one of our favorite restaurants. Never disappoints! Food was exceptional, wine was wonderful and for the quality, the price is extraordinarily reasonable.

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  26. ThereasaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is an amazing eatery. We drove in from Kansas and worth every mile!!! Amazing food, you have to try the beignoits with lemon curd...OMG is all I can say! Huge portions, no one will walk away hungry and the mimosa selection!!

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  27. MarthaM

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent place for good food-not a kid place-smart casual

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  28. SuzanneH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food in a wonderful environment. Our waitress was great!

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  29. Caleb

    Omaha

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    service was amazing even when they are busy during brunch!! our kids loved the pancake sandwich! All the food was fresh with amazing flavor. We will be back soon!

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  30. BarbO

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    11:45 reservations and seated at 12:25. Sunday brunch chaos

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  31. Sara

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great restaurant, lovely menu, food presentation always beautiful. Quiet, small rooms, NO TV - yeah!

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  32. ESPM

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Green Gateaux is our favorite restaurant in Lincoln. The food and service are amazing.

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  33. DebraS

    Kansas City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Will definitely go back!

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  34. MichelleT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorites for level of attentive service and ambiance. Great date night option!

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  35. Cynthia

    Omaha

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The interior could use a little spiffing up. But food, service, etc. are unsurpassed.

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  36. ReneeH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service and atmosphere. Great place to eat.

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  37. ShellyW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was wonderful and the food was amazing. I highly recommend this restaurant we are definitely going back we also got right in with a reservation

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  38. AliciaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice upscale environment with delicious food and outstanding service.

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  39. DeniseW

    Omaha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, great waitstaff, amazing desserts!

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  40. 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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FAQs

Green Gateau is rated 4.7 stars by 479 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 30 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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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