Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Nebraska

OpenTable

Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Nebraska? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Pine and Black Bistro

4.9

4.9 (158)

$30 and under

Bistro

Papillion

About the restaurant

We love being part of the Papillion Community! We are a local family owned business that offers locally sourced meats and fresh seafood. Always natural, always wild!!

Top review

Wendy

Dined 7 days ago

Service was EXCELLENT! Food was good. Love the selection. Will definitely go again.

Lola's Cafe

4.9

4.9 (92)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Midtown

About the restaurant

A Mediterranean inspired farm-to-table restaurant in Dundee, serving dinner by candlelight Tuesday- Saturday. Enjoy drinks and dinner on the patio when the weather is nice.
Happy Hour is 4-6 Tuesday-Friday
Be sure to check out the signature charcuterie boards and Roasted Plum Creek Farms Chicken as well as the unique wine list.

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JacquelineVIP

Dined on Apr 24, 2025

Clare is always present and ready to make a day special. Omaha was having some rain and despite some building flooding the staff never let on there was an issue. Alex is the vey attentive and makes the menu come alive. The food menu had a special twist to go along with a movie and what a great idea. Our meals very delicious and filling. The chocolate cake of course was a great way to end a great meal.

Dolce

4.8

4.8 (1647)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

West Omaha

About the restaurant

At Dolce, we focus on using locally sourced ingredients to prepare the highest quality foods. We are a small intimate restaurant with great service. Reservations are recommended. Dress code is business casual.

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JulieVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Beautiful dining experience - food was outstanding. The chef came out several times to talk about the food and fresh mushrooms he just picked. Service great. Nice intimate atmosphere.

Lyle's Pizzeria

4.9

4.9 (10)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Midtown

About the restaurant

Lyle's Pizzeria is a locally-owned neighborhood pizzeria & wine bar with a focus on fresh, simple ingredients and a small but mighty wine selection. Serving hand-stretched sourdough pizzas, small plates, craft cocktails & wine.

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Michelle

Dined on Mar 29, 2025

Love the entire experience. Good food, good wine, laid back vibe. Will definitely go back again & again.

Clio

4.9

4.9 (432)

$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.

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claire

Dined on Apr 29, 2025

Great food, stunning venue, perfect vibes! Will be back

Baby Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Shops at Legacy

4.9

4.9 (112)

$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

Tamara

Dined on May 1, 2025

We had wonderful service and the Margaritas were amazing!! Food was excellent!! Just an overall great lunch experience!

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Old Market

4.9

4.9 (182)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Downtown / Old Market

About the restaurant

Top review

Aleia

Dined on Apr 30, 2025

Super quick service, amazing server and good came out quick and was very good!

Koen Japanese BBQ & Sushi

4.7

4.7 (325)

$30 and under

Japanese

Lincoln

About the restaurant

Welcome to KOEN, a unique Japanese BBQ and Sushi experience! Sharing a meal has always been a cultural cornerstone that brings people together from all walks of life. KOEN in Japanese simply means, “A gathering place” where creating lasting memories with family, friends, and loved ones is built right into your table, literally!

KOEN is the only restaurant in Lincoln, NE where you can enjoy authentic Japanese BBQ flavors pre-marinated and brought to you plated and ready to grill to your liking. Every guest becomes a world-class chef with personal smoke-less grills built right into each table. Specially designed ventilation systems pull smoke away and vent completely outside, so you can relax in a clean and healthy atmosphere. And if family style grilling isn’t your goal, come in and relax with an Asian inspired cocktail, partake in daily happy hour specials, or order fresh-made sushi for dine in or carry out. Online ordering is also available.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Apr 25, 2025

Our waitress was not very attentive. We ordered a platter that was supposed to come with soup and cheesecake and she never brought the soup and we had to ask for our cheesecake. We also ordered jalapeño poppers, which she also forgot to bring, but remembered and they were delivered cold on the outside and lukewarm in the middle. Our bill was $135 before tax or tip, and the service did not meet my expectations for the amount of money we spent. The food quality was amazing though.

Boiler Room

4.8

4.8 (1975)

$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

MaryVIP

Dined on Apr 24, 2025

We really loved our meal at the Boiler Room and have been recommending it right and left. Don't miss this spot - it was the perfect combination or thoughtful and delicious food, well trained and informed wait staff, comfortable seating/ambiance and yet a casual friendliness that is hard to come by.

Mahogany Prime Steakhouse - Omaha

4.8

4.8 (3410)

$31 to $50

Steak

West Omaha

About the restaurant

For any requests or accommodations for dinner parties of 7 or more guests, please contact the restaurant by phone.

This is a restaurant where steak is the star–where great steak is the rule, not the exception. Mahogany’s steaks are the finest custom-aged U.S. Prime Midwestern Beef, known for its excellence in marbling, texture and flavor. We broil it exactly the way you like it at 900 degrees to lock in the corn-fed flavor. We serve it sizzling on a heated plate so that it stays hot throughout your meal. Selections from the ocean include Australian Rock lobster and the freshest fish daily based on availability. Service will be outstanding, but provided in a casual, less intimidating fine-dining atmosphere.

Top review

Mary

Dined 5 days ago

This is the second time we have been to Mahogany Prime, and it was once again AMAZING. All of the staff are attentive, professional and charming. The waiter Jordan made great suggestions that were in-line with our preferences… and they were SPOT On!

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