Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Nebraska

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Sage Student Bistro - Institute for the Culinary Arts

4.9

4.9 (645)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Downtown / Old Market

About the restaurant

SPRING DATES + HOURS OF OPERATION
March 24th - May 13th

Monday - Thursday
Lunch: 11am – 1pm
Dinner: 6pm – 8pm

ABOUT US
Sage operates in line with the students' academic schedule. Hours of operation for lunch and dinner are updated regularly on social media.
Sage Student Bistro operates as a customer-focused classroom providing students an opportunity to refine the skills that they have learned at the Institute for the Culinary Arts. This unique learning environment allows guests the ability to give feedback to students in a supportive environment.

MENU & SPECIALS
Our menus can be found on this website as well as our social medias. Student specials will be posted on those same pages. Menus are subject to change with seasonality and availability.

RESERVATIONS
Reservations are available and recommended for both lunch and dinner. Walk-ins will be served as possible. Groups larger than 6 should contact us directly for reservations.

Top review

Christina

Dined on May 6, 2025

Positive, good experience. The students do everything….the menu development, cooking, serving, etc. We had a six-course meal with a wine pairing on two courses. Excellent food….hats off to the chefs. Our server seemed shy….which did not get in the way of good service. The entire student team was friendly, supported each other, and took care of the guests. Not only was the food delicious, it was visibly appealing. Great experience….I want to go back!

Clio

4.9

4.9 (492)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Omaha

About the restaurant

Let Clio be your Mediterranean muse, whisking you away on the adventure you’ve always dreamed of right in the center of Omaha’s Old Market. Explore the menu that features an array of mezze, spreads, salads and large plates, or sip on inventive cocktails and peruse the sommelier’s curated wine list with an ever-evolving collection of rare varietals from regions across Europe. Clio is your escape from monotony and your gateway to a new experience, a place where you can gather with friends and strangers alike. Come experience the spirit of the Mediterranean at Clio.

Top review

Lisa

Dined 3 days ago

We had an amazing g lunch with hummus as an appetizer and the Clio Salad with Salmon. It is a wonderful place to enjoy a leisurely lunch with a friend.

Pivot Prime Omaha

4.8

4.8 (59)

$50 and over

Steak

West Omaha

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Omaha, Pivot Prime is a modern steakhouse where tradition and innovation come together. As part of Lucky Eleven Hospitality Group, we honor timeless steakhouse craftsmanship while infusing bold, globally inspired flavors.

Founded by Gregg and Ashley Young and led by Chef Managing Partner Joel Hassanali, a culinary expert with over 26 years of experience, Pivot Prime delivers an elevated dining experience defined by exceptional quality, impeccable hospitality, and unforgettable flavors.

Our mission is to redefine the steakhouse experience. From meticulously prepared prime cuts to expertly curated pairings, every dish is crafted with precision and passion. Expect nothing less than outstanding cuisine, a warm ambiance, and an unwavering dedication to excellence.

Join us for a steakhouse experience like no other.

Top review

MelyssaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Absolutely amazing experience. Will be returning!

Boiler Room

4.8

4.8 (1987)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Downtown / Old Market

About the restaurant

A converted boiler room in the Bemis Bag building, built in 1896, The Boiler Room is an ingredient driven modern American/French restaurant. Chef Tim Nicholson's menu changes daily to reflect local farm product availability. Now open five days a week for dinner, offering hand crafted cocktails and an extensive domaine driven Old World wine list.

Top review

Marty

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

Consistently the best dining experience in Omaha. Creative cuisine, beautifully prepared and presented, with excellent service.

Cumbia Omaha

4.9

4.9 (46)

$31 to $50

South American

Omaha

About the restaurant

Join us at our South American-inspired Tapas Bar for a taste of something unique. Our menu is abundant with flavorful plates and extraordinary drinks that will whisk you away to another part of the world. Get ready to savor a mix of delicious flavors that will make your taste buds dance.

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Amber

Dined 7 days ago

Everything is delicious and full of flavor here! Highly recommend the Ceviche, Carnitas Bravas, and Pisco Sours!

Memoir

4.9

4.9 (837)

$31 to $50

American

Omaha

About the restaurant

Welcome to our living room where the drinks flow easily entwined throughout quality conversations, the meal leaves a lasting impression that reminds of memories made with new connections or old family friends, and the good times never seem to come to an end. At Memoir, we use quality ingredients and responsibly sourced meats and seafood to create a thoughtful menu that has something tempting to everyone. Our dishes are crafted with care leaving a lasting impression on the palate.

Top review

Alan

Dined 2 days ago

We had a thoroughly enjoyable evening on a Tuesday. Service was quick with timely followup to ensure any needs were met. The food was excellent, the coconut tart superb!

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Prime Flat Iron Steak

Odyssey

4.8

4.8 (1501)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Hastings

About the restaurant

Casual, modern, and innovative cuisine, drink and service in the heart of downtown Hastings!

EXPLORE FLAVOR.

Top review

Chelsey

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful drinks and pasta! We both had the two different pasta dishes.

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Popular dish

Creme Brulee

Baby Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Shops at Legacy

4.8

4.8 (118)

$30 and under

Sushi

West Omaha

About the restaurant

Blue Sushi Sake Grill unites creative ingredients with energetic vibes, premium cold sake with happy moments to give you a fresh and fun new way to experience sushi. Our sushi and grill menus allow you to explore your sushi favorites in new and unexpected ways. We like to say that sushi is for sharing, and our menu encourages it. Order a spread of all your maki, nigiri and sashimi favs from the sushi bar, and throw in a few orders of starters from the grill. We'll stagger your plates so you can savor it all bite-by-bite, and maximize the sushi experience you've been craving all week. If you're not sure where to start, tour the menu during Happy Hour, where all our guest favorites — from our sushi, grill and drink menus — are available at an amazing value. We offer Happy Hour every day of the week at Blue Sushi Sake Grill!

Top review

Amy

Dined 6 days ago

Always have great food at Blue! We had a big table and our server Carme was amazing!

Kinaara- Regency

4.9

4.9 (456)

$30 and under

Indian

West Omaha

About the restaurant

Kinaara is Chef Ashish Sathyan's scratch Indian restaurant. We specialize in dishes from Kerala but feature from all over the diverse sub-continent. Try our famous Butter Chicken but also add on a dish you probably have never heard of, all of it will be amazing. You will find items that are not on any other menu, such as Grandma's Fish and Mango Curry and beef specials. We are a small casual restaurant that let's the food be the star.

Top review

CathyVIP

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

Consistently excellent food! Our group from Nashville was even impressed! Thank you!

Wave Bistro

4.9

4.9 (684)

$30 and under

Asian

West Omaha

About the restaurant

Wave Bistro is a family owned, Asian-Fusion restaurant. We blend different tastes such as Japanese, Thai, Chinese, and French cooking methods to craft unique and flavorful dishes.

Top review

Hugh

Dined on May 29, 2025

One of my favorite places. The food is always amazing. Some of the best crab cakes in town. Had the Tempura shrimp for the first time tonight and they were delicious will definitely be ordering those again

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