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Mouth of the South - Old Market, Omaha, NE

Mouth of the South - Old Market

4.4
4.4
150 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern
Welcome to Mouth of The South, a Southern Restaurant bringing delicious southern flavor to the wonderful area of Omaha, NE. Whether you are craving Southern Cuisine to Cajun Food, we've got mouthwatering steak, seafood, po boys, burgers, gumbo, soups, salads, bar drinks, patio seating & more for everyone in the family to enjoy! If you're looking for a Scratch Kitchen & you're in the mood for Southern food, then Mouth of The South is the perfect place for you, families, or for take out! We'd love to serve you!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Cajun, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (402) 502-4545
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Native/Indigenous, Persons with Disabilities, Women
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Ernst
  • Catering
    We offer catering options to fit all needs.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer an event space that can accommodate up to 100 guests with a separate bar.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Old Market
  • Cross street
    11 th and Harney Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 150 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nebraska

    Great for brunch

  • Omaha

    Great for brunch

150 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, great service, very pleasant surprise!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wasn’t planning on going to Mouth of the South but when my son’s plane was delayed and we missed our original reservation at a different restaurant, we decided to give them a try. So glad we did!! The service was fantastic and the food was delicious! Definitely will go again and again.

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  3. Foodie1214

    Omaha

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Shrimp and grits were greasy and huge slices of onions don’t add anything special to the dish-and I love onions…

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  4. KarolJ

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time eating there. Will definitely return. The drinks were good and good value during happy hour! I tried the kickin chicken pasta, it tasted great and the servings were big. Will definitely bring husband next time, he loves Cajun food.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed the food and the service was great!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Love it! Want more. I really like the area it was located in and the amazing set up. 10/10 recommend.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food altough we just had the crab cakes, wings and Mac n Cheese with beer and wine and it was all good

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Food was ok but not worth the high prices. Service wasn't great at first as we were sat at a tiny table in the middle of the busy aisle and we sat there for about 20 minutes without any service. We finally decided to move to an open booth nearby and that waitress greeted us right away and did a great job throughout thereafter. The music was playing very loudly, too loud for a dining room, more fit for a bar. Overall it was an ok experience, we will probably go back again if we are in the area.

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  9. DanL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    I chose MotS as a random place to take my wife on a date night and both of us were happy with the choice. We were there on a Friday night, and I was a bit concerned it would get loud with other attendees (the Huskers football game was on some TVs) - I wear hearing aids so cacophonic environments make it hard to converse with others at my table. The noise level at MotS was an acceptable level and we could have a conversation with ease. The food (the 'meat' of this review you're probably looking for) was very good. My wife had the Carwfish with Mac and Cheese burger, and I had the Cajun burger. We shared an order or fried Okra as an appetizer, and then ended sharing a bread pudding. Everything tasted great, the only negative was my wife said her burger wasn't as warm (temperature) as she would have liked. The Okra was freshly made as was my burger. The bread pudding serving was huge (possibly enough for three) and very tasty. Overall we're going to invite some friends to go here the next time we're out for an evening..

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  10. micheal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We just stopped for drinks and appetizers before a concert. They were courteous, the food was very good and timely.

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  11. JohnMark

    Omaha

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Our server, was excellent, anticipating our needs but not hovering.

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  12. James

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The serving staff was friendly but restaurant was sorely understaffed.

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  13. a22a

    Anchorage

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow! The food is outstanding and everything had the authentic NO taste. Had the gumbo, etouffe and crawfish Mac, all incredible.

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  14. FranMC

    Seattle

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a delicious dinner in this restaurant’s amazing ambience. I ordered one of my favorite dishes, Etouffee with crawfish. Their take on it (Gouda cheese grits instead of rice), was amazing! My husband had the restaurant week special Cajun cioppino and he loved it!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had not been to MOS for awhile. What are we thinking?? We went for the Omaha Restaurant week kickoff! Amazing!! Server was attentive, knowledgeable and personable. Food was hot, delicious and presentation was spot on. We had the charcuterie and stuffed mushroom apps, Cioppini and chicken andouille pasta entrees. Have nothing negative to say. Desserts also wonderful.

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  16. RyanS

    Omaha

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere, laid back, was a business dinner.

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  17. Marcarsd

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Location and service were great but the food was fair. Biscuits and gravy were cold and not at all spicy as described. I ordered a sausage omelette but got no sausage. They apologized and redid it. It was fine but by the time I got it ,the rest of our party was done.

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  18. JermalS

    Houston

    20 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    I did not have an enjoyable experience. First, it took a long time to be greeted by the server. Once greeted we ordered an appetizer it took quite a while to be served. We ordered the Boudin balls. They were dry and over cooked. I am from Texas and my dad is from Louisiana so I know what a boudin ball is supposed to be. Next, we ordered drinks my wife ordered a Godfather a simple two ingredient beverage. The server initially said since it is not a drink on the menu the bartender could not make it. My wife inquired if the bar is full service the server said yes. Eventually we were able to order the drink. We asked for a single large ice. The drink came watered down with ice. I ordered a pecan peach old fashioned. The drink was super sweet. It was not balanced at all. It did come with the single large ice cube. My wife and I decided, since things have been subpar so far we would cut our losses and move on to a different restaurant to order an entree. I have read good reviews about Mouth of the South - Old Market but this is my second poor experience. I do not think I will try a third time.

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  19. Colleen

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great. Food was even better! A little heat but not so overpowering that we couldn’t enjoy it. Kudos to the chef, great representation of southern cuisine! Would definitely recommend.

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  20. KDFITZ

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great good. Unique. Lots of flavor. Wonderful service.

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  21. Hoybrook

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Crab cakes were very good, boudin balls were excellent and the house salad with blackened chicken was an entire meal! Will definitely go again next time we are in Omaha!

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  22. TeresaK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    I ordered the fish and chips platter and fish was under cooked and fries was soft. Onion rings barely done no crisp to them. Waiter stated he would speak to the manager and she looked at me and never came over.

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  23. LisaC

    Omaha

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was served hot and delicious. The waitress did a great job too. One of our favorite places to dine out!

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  24. Foodie

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    The food was good and the service was what you would expect for style of restaurant.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience4
    The food was outstanding, as always, but our service was a disappointment. Unfortunately, our server seemed put off by having to provide service. Our party would have loved an opportunity to get additional cocktails and dessert, but were never asked. Too bad. We will be back, not sure that our guests will.

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  26. MickO

    Omaha

    22 reviews

    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    We've always been to the original Mouth of the South and love it so we tried the Old Market location before a Holland Center show. It'll be the last time for us. The food came to the table cold to lukewarm. Cold meatloaf and gravy and mashed potatoes just don't cut it. Our drinks were warm. 🙄 The waitress, while trying to soldier thru shouldn't have even been working at all. She was visibly ill from something and admitted it. There was a huge pile of employee wait staff just milling around doing nothing yuking it up so it couldn't be blamed on not enough staff. It wasn't a good experience. Luckily, it wasn't our first experience with Mouth of the South but we'll stick to the west Omaha location from now on.

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  27. JenniferK

    Salt Lake City

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and the service was fantastic!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you love Cajun food then look no further! We have been to Mouth Of The South 6 times and the food is always hot and delicious . We enjoying sitting outside if the weather permits.

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  29. SushiinNScottsdale

    Omaha

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience2
    Before I start, the food and drinks were excellent. We had reservations for 5:45 on a concert night, we had to wait 15 minutes at the check in stand, they were really busy seating walk ins and did not have the staff to accommodate. We ordered cocktails when we sat and received water and our cocktails a FULL HOUR later. They were not ready for a crowd, they were understaffed and our waitress had an attitude. I get being understaffed and want to be empathetic but you need to say NO to walk ins and give your staff a chance. This was a management failure. Worst experience I have had in long time. …the food was great, but I won’t go back any time soon.

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  30. Marley

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Service started out strong but didn’t last. They got slammed and it took forever to get our last 2 drinks and the bill. Not fun when you have a concert to go to.

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  31. thePresident

    Omaha

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    The waiter was pleasant but getting our food took so long. Waffles and eggs were cold (room temperature).

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  32. Ryan

    Omaha

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was very good and the service was also. Our waitress had tables on the patio and inside and she managed our service very well. We always enjoy MOTS and look forward to our next visit.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was amazing. Food was really good. Great portions. Love the NOLA in Omaha feel.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great place for date night, great location and great food.

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  35. AngS

    Omaha

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience! We came for Father’s Day, and everything was fantastic! Food was delicious, service was fast, efficient, and friendly! Will definitely be back.

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  36. EdReview

    Chicago

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant, great food, great service. I highly recommend!

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  37. EdwardD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food! Great service. Loved the atmosphere. New Orleans decor and Cajun style food. Lots of choices. Friendly staff and very on the spot if you need something. Very clean Resturant and bathrooms.

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  38. Ar2N2

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall2food3service5ambience5
    So the food was good the problem was it would have been nice if on their website they state that during College World Series they only serve a fraction of what is on the regular menu. There are only certain things I can eat so I always check a restaurants website before going to see what options I will have before trying a new place. From the website I had about 3 options. When we got there none of those were available. Food was still good.

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  39. Nwork

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service! Do yourself a favor and get The surf and turf- it is incredible!

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  40. RogerM

    Austin

    45 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Our server was amazing! The food was surprisingly great Cajun cuisine in a Midwest city. Highly, recommend the Tour of New Orleans entree. My sons raved about the Poboy sandwich. We visit Omaha annually and look for new places to dine but we certainly will return here next year

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available

FAQs

Mouth of the South - Old Market offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (402) 502-4545.

Mouth of the South - Old Market is rated 4.4 stars by 150 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 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mouth of the South - Old Market

1111 Harney St, Omaha, NE 68102

Additional information

  • Cross street
    11 th and Harney Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Old Market
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Cajun, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Native/Indigenous, Persons with Disabilities, Women
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Ernst
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (402) 502-4545
  • Catering
    We offer catering options to fit all needs.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer an event space that can accommodate up to 100 guests with a separate bar.
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