Olive & Ira’s

Name: Olive & Ira’s
Address: 1615 Howard St, Omaha, NE, United States, 68102
Telephone: (402) 341-2500
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (60)

$30 and under

American

1615 Howard St, Omaha, NE 68102

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Lively
Great for brunch

Olive and Ira's, swank and sophisticated, many guests admit Olive & Ira's, our on-site bar and restaurant, is cozier than their own living room. The gathering place in downtown Omaha, corporate and leisure travel guests are invited to socialize, eat great food, enjoy live music, experience craft cocktails, and relax daily.
Complimentary parking is available when dining at Olive & Ira's.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(402) 341-2500
Website
https://www.oliveandiras.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1615 Howard St, Omaha, NE 68102
Neighborhood
Omaha
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

Offers

Monday Night Happy Hour at Olive & Ira's
Jun 16, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
Mon - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Join us every Monday from 4 PM to 10 PM for an all-night happy hour you won’t want to miss! Enjoy unbeatable specials: $5 Draft Beers $6 House Wines $8 Appetizers Whether you're winding down after work or kicking off your week with friends, Olive & Ira’s has your Monday covered.
Tuesday Wine Night at Olive & Ira’s
Jun 16, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
Tue - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Unwind with us every Tuesday from 4 PM to 10 PM and enjoy ½ off select wines by the glass. Whether you're catching up with friends or treating yourself to a midweek moment, our cozy atmosphere and curated wine list make Olive & Ira’s the perfect spot. Available for dine-in only.
Wine Wednesday at Olive & Ira’s
Jun 16, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
Wed - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Make midweek special with ½ off select bottles of wine, every Wednesday from 4 PM to 10 PM. Whether you're celebrating or just sipping, our curated wine list and cozy ambiance make Olive & Ira’s the perfect place to unwind. Dine-in only.

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What 60 people are saying

Olive & Ira’s reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
3.9Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Olive & Ira's offers a convenient setting for pre-show dining near the Orpheum Theater, with standout cocktails like the "cucumber collective" and dishes such as "wonderful salmon and Brussels." Guests appreciate the "great service" and "amazing" staff, though there are occasional service delays and pricing concerns. The ambiance enhances the dining experience.

60 Reviews

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Kelle
Nebraska3 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We generally visit before a show at the Orpheum. Cocktails were excellent but took 20+ minutes to get. They have a special summer cocktail menu - highly recommend the cucumber collective - light, refreshing & nice balance of sweet. (They should serve in pitchers!) I scheduled the reservation over an hour before the show, so we thought we would have enough time to order dinner - unfortunately the kitchen was backed up and because they were understaffed, we decided to go with a couple of appetizers instead. Hummus & grilled flatbread were very good. The pretzel bites & cheese dip were tasty as well. Would order both again. Make sure you allow at least an 1.5 if you want dinner.
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Matt VIP
Nebraska13 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Waited at entry 10 minutes before being sat. Restaurant was slightly busy but not enough staff for the time of day. Once seated server never came. Wanted refills on drinks that never occurred. Would not return.
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Joan
Nebraska2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I've been coming to Magnolia hotel for years prior to Sunday shows at the Orpheum. Since Olive and Ira's opened, the experience is excellent. The food is great,and our servers make sure we get done in t ime for the show.
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Norm VIP
Nebraska19 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great place for brunch with good food and service in a relaxing atmosphere. Very convenient to the Orpheum Theater so it is great for a pre show meal and to take advantage of available street parking.
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shelly
Key West / Florida Keys1 review
1.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Food was not good, service mixed up drinks and food with another table.
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Deborah VIP
Nebraska13 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The service was slow and cumbersome… not the efficient service we were accustomed to. We asked on our Open Table reservation to be seated in Sam’s section but that did not happen. Sam was working but we were not in his section. We waited almost an hour for our food and since we had theater tickets that made things a bit rushed. We understand there has been a change in management so that could be part of the issue. Also we heard they were running short because an employee called in. The food was good and arrived to our table hot. The servers looked like they were working hard and doing the best they could. We will be back to dine there again because it’s close to parking and the theater. Hopefully they get things worked out and are back to running smoothly again!
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Mary
Hawaii4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional everything! The menu had been updated and improved since my last visit before an Orpheum show. Every entree and starter was fantastic. We got every starter, between us, and they all were top notch. Came out hot! Perfect temps on the proteins! Mahi Mahi and Brussels were stand outs. No room for dessert sadly but next time for sure!!!
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scott
Nebraska2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great as always, seemed a little short on staff but servers a bar staff worked hard and kept up well, A+.
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Angie
Nebraska5 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s was good! But very limited brunch menu option.
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Jodi
Nebraska1 review
3.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This is very convenient if you are attending a show at the Orpheum. It is way overpriced for what you get. I have eated here several times for the convenience to the Orpheum and if I failed to get a reservation in the area before a show. They seem to struggle with servers and always seem to be a little short staffed. Recently we ordered the Salmon Crudite. It is listed for $16 on their website but it was $20 the night we ate there. It would have been overpriced at $16 so it was way overpriced for $20. Very small smoked salmon spread that basically you could buy at Trader Joe's. The smoked salmon was thin Lochs and enough for 2 of us to have one piece. Caeser salad with salmon was good. I had the Starry Night Speciality cocktail which was pretty typical price for the downtown area. It was a pretty cocktail and was very tasty. The decor of the room is really pretty but food is average and not worth the price!
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Olive & Ira’s is rated 4.2 stars by 60 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

1615 Howard St, Omaha, NE 68102

Additional information

Neighborhood
Omaha
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
https://www.oliveandiras.com/
Phone number
(402) 341-2500

Olive & Ira’s

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Offers

Monday Night Happy Hour at Olive & Ira's

Tuesday Wine Night at Olive & Ira’s

Wine Wednesday at Olive & Ira’s

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What 60 people are saying

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