Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Nebraska

OpenTable

Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants 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!

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Old Market

4.9

4.9 (182)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Downtown / Old Market

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!

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Aleia

Dined on Apr 30, 2025

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

Odyssey

4.9

4.9 (1493)

$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.

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KimVIP

Dined on May 1, 2025

Our waitress Ashley is a breath of fresh air! Food was great.

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Haymarket

4.9

4.9 (123)

$30 and under

Sushi

Lincoln

About the restaurant

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KerryVIP

Dined on Apr 14, 2025

Food seemed a little off. Not exactly sure how to completely explain it, but it was happy hour and I wonder if the food maybe wasn't as fresh? Service and afmosphere still top notch, as usual.

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.

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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.

Le Bouillon

4.7

4.7 (438)

$31 to $50

French

Downtown / Old Market

About the restaurant

Tucked into the Old Market, Le Bouillon is a timeless Omaha tradition. Bouillon offers up classic mostly French cuisine in a vibrant and airy setting. Find a bottle of wine in the attached wine shop, Howard Street Wine Merchant, enjoy a glass in the basement wine bar Mon Càve, or book a private event in one of the many intimate private event spaces.

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Jason

Dined 7 days ago

My wife and I drove from Chicago to have dinner at Le Bouillon. They had a table waiting for us that was perfect. We were greeted with a big smile and sat immediately. The experience of picking out our own wine was the best experience I have had personally experienced. We picked out a fantastic wine from Spain 🇪🇸. It made our week complete! Looking forward to returning on May 12 for dinner! Jason & Sondra

Pasta Amore

4.7

4.7 (699)

$30 and under

Italian

West Omaha

About the restaurant

an unforgettable dining experience. Located in Omaha, Pasta Amore has been a beloved Italian restaurant for over 30 years. Step inside to enjoy the cozy atmosphere filled with the enticing aromas of fresh herbs and garlic. Our menu offers a culinary journey through Italy, featuring a variety of dishes made with seasonal ingredients. Start with a classic antipasto, then savor our signature homemade pastas, like the must-try Linguine Amore, which combines seafood with herbed tomato broth. For heartier options, our chef specialties include delightful meat and seafood dishes. Don't miss the Prime Rib Italiano, available on weekends, and be sure to save room for dessert! Our tiramisu, with layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone, is the perfect finale. Enjoy your meal on our lovely outdoor patio, and let our friendly staff provide you with an exceptional dining experience.

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Dylan

Dined on Apr 30, 2025

Went for first year anniversary and they went above and beyond to make our anniversary amazing!

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.

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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.

Cibo Vino

4.7

4.7 (406)

$31 to $50

Italian

Omaha

About the restaurant

Located in the Old Market, Cibo Vino is an Italian Inspired food and wine restaurant. Cibo Vino is locally owned and operated. We offer an extensive wine list and a delicious from scratch menu with something for everyone!
We have a beautiful patio and floor to ceiling windows in the bar.
Come join us for an appetizer, glass of wine or an incredible date night!

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John

Dined 3 days ago

This was our second visit to Cibo Vino. The second visit was as great as the first. We enjoyed the food and the service. Sara did a great job as our server. We will plan to go back again!

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Blue Orchid Thai

4.6

4.6 (221)

$30 and under

Thai

Lincoln

About the restaurant

High-ceilinged establishment with a patio & cocktails serving classic eats & vegetarian options.

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Carol

Dined on Apr 19, 2025

Mostly good. Wish there had been notice of the very limited parking ( about 4 spaces behind). It’s much easier to find street parking than to negotiate that narrow space that empties into the one-way maze that is downtown LNK. Menu item “3/4 lb Alaskan King Crab with fried rice “ disappointed: crabmeat was minced and buried within the mammoth mound of fried rice. Hard to imagine it was 3/4 lbs. Other entrees were excellent; for most people just an appetizer would be enough.

Cascio's Steak House

4.3

4.3 (135)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Downtown / Old Market

About the restaurant

Cascio's Steak House Coming Soon! We look forward to seeing you!

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Jerry

Dined on Apr 30, 2025

Excellent food & service as usual. And the Manhattan was great. Darlene is a sweet & attentive waitress. Cascio’s on our go to list every month.