Sage Student Bistro - Institute for the Culinary Arts

Name: Sage Student Bistro - Institute for the Culinary Arts
Address: 5730 North 30th street Building 22, Omaha, NE, United States, 68111
Telephone: (531) 622-2328
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

585 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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The Sage Student Bistro operates as a customer-focused classroom providing our students an opportunity to refine their culinary, bakery, service, and supervisory skills in a setting where the element of time is as important as the food and service. Because this is a class, the Bistro is open when the students are in session. A standard menu and weekly, student-designed prix fixe specials are offered during dinner. For guests interested in booking a Showcase: Culinary Team Nebraska lunch, reservations can be made at the following website. https://coned.mccneb.edu/wconnect/ace/ShowSchedule.awp?&Mode=GROUP&Group=SPE&Title=Special+Event

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 8, 2023

8:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Thu 11:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(531) 622-2328
Website
http://mccneb.edu/Bistro/
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Lunch: Chase Grove; Dinner: James Davis

Location
5730 North 30th street Building 22, Omaha, NE 68111
Neighborhood
Downtown / Old Market
Cross street
Sorenson Parkway
Parking details
Lot parking is available to our lunch and dinner guests.
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

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585 Reviews

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DeannaH
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love the concept and experience at this restaurant. The multi-course tasting menu is a wonderful concept. We enjoy every visit.
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Eatforfun
Omaha
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An evening at Sage is an event, always memorable. We enjoyed our evening immensely
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bugler
Omaha
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We used the ala carte menu for 5 ppl. There was way too much time between the charcuterie board and the next course. We were nit asked how we wanted our meat cooked. The beef burgundy nirmally is smaller pieces, the tenderloin was cooked sous vi, and arrived medium plus with no pink, medium rare would have been better. The duck breast was overcooked. The lamb was done fine. The pumpkin semifeddo was excellent.
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ChristineS
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is an amazing opportunity for students and a real treat for diners. Our food was absolutely delicious and very creative. The menus they offer are so modern and yet pleasing to all palates. A great way to spend an unrushed evening experiencing talented chefs, bakers, hosts and servers.
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HannahM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was wonderful. Food was delicious. Highly recommend!
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EthanS
Omaha
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time, food was awesome. Highly recommend.
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CameronM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, great atmosphere, and friendly service makes this a must for any tourists
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MargieG
Omaha
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was tasty and creative. I really liked the idea of small plates - that way we could sample and enjoy many different offerings.
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StephP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed the top notch server - James. He was personable and eager to share. We loved the food, it felt like a chef's table experience, the plating and tastiness are unmatched for the price. I am encouraging anyone I know to check it out. Thanks!
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Gustie77
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We chose the 9-course menu. We enjoyed everything on it except for the braised pork belly. The pork belly was very tough and the potatoes were so hard we couldn't even get our fork into them. The kimchi type preparation was not good. This was a very unpleasant course. Everything else was awesome! We especially loved the French onion soup which was unlike any French onion soup we ever had. The sirloin and sauces were amazing! The Interlude was delightful. We did feel that a number of the course took a bit too long to be served. It was not a busy night and we were there for almost three hours. I realize it's a long fine-dining experience but that got to be too long. Also, it was unbearably cold in the dining room.
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Needlepointer
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I always enjoy going to Sage Bistro. However, on this occasion, I believe the service was not the best. We each ordered the four option luncheon and everything but the dessert came out at once. By the time I could get to the main course, it was cold. This menu in particular was very unique. However, I feel it would be wise to have one item that was semi-normal.
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davids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a gem. I can’t believe i have missed this for so many year! Will be back soon since the menu changes so often
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xxxxxx
Omaha
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We enjoyed the prix fixe menu. The food was excellent and imaginative. Understanding that this is a STUDENT bistro, I would still say that service was friendly, but not efficient. Our dinner took nearly 3 hours, with long waits between some of the later courses.
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bugler
Omaha
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great steak tartare. Trumot mushrooms were a new experience
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Brooke
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing and quick service, delicious food. Very excited to come back next quarter for the next lunch menu too.
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Mussels
Omaha
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was visiting from out of town and had a few schedule changes, but I really wanted to finally try Sage. They were very accommodating and understanding. I chose the risotto and then the duck, both were outstanding. Risotto was melt in your mouth good and duck was seared perfectly, maybe a little over done for my liking but I have an abnormal liking for more rareness. It was tender as could be though, so still highly rated! I chose dessert to go, the flourless chocolate torte. It travelled well and was still the perfect chocolatey richness. I hope to be back! They do a great job at explaining the learning culture and they are eager to hear feedback.
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TerrianaT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was so blown away with everything. I have never been to a fine dinning restaurant before
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bugler
Omaha
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Wine service was odd, and unlike any restaurant wine service encountered anywhere in the USA. We had one vegetarian order get the meat order soup.
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SheriP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Having dinner at the Sage Bistro was such a treat, the atmosphere is relaxing, I loved the soft jazz music playing in the background our dining experience. I enjoy a nice glass of wine with dinner and the selections were exactly right, my friend enjoyed the beer selections as well. My friend and I had the tasting menu and we were not disappointed by any of the dishes. I had the vegetarian selection and found every dish with exciting components that melded so well together, flavors all superbly complementary to one another. Nothing boring about vegetarian at Sage Bistro for certain. All the courses left each of us excited for what was coming next! We will be back! And this was truly fine dining at a reasonable price, not cheap by any means, simply an excellent value for the price paid.
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CaraI
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food! The servers were very positive. Definitely will recommend to people.
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EzraC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I brought my wife and her friends for her birthday and it was a wonderful experience that I recommend to anyone wanting a pre-fixe menu with several delish courses without breaking the bank for it. It was a tasty 3 hour experience that I would recommend to anyone looking to take their food seriously.
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Zach
Omaha
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was very good food and i’m in the culinary program personally so it was awesome to see what ill be doing in a while
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DavidK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was a wonderful experience, I took my wife there for her birthday and it really made it special. A woman named Tatum stopped by our table, she had wonderful customer service skills.
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KimL
Omaha
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Interesting and delicious flavors. Loved the Buttafara sandwich and the herbed spaetzle. Service was excellent too. One of our favorite places to dine.
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SharonH
Omaha
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was awesome! A terrific value. Wonderful atmosphere.
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JackieN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very positive experience. Great Food and great service. Loved it!!
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ERICH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is always on par!!!! Great food, always something new and different. This time they offered a "wine pairing" for each course at$15 extra. Was a nice added extra. If you haven't been, you don't know what you are missing. Plenty of not so good places to eat in Omaha and this is not one of them!!!!
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ConnieG
Omaha
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food wasn't anything I would have ordered but it was fantastic. I was excited to try new things and it was delicious,
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Janna
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second visit and it was excellent. This time we chose the Fixed Price menu and, although expensive, was very well done.
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JanineW
Omaha
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The presentation was beautiful . The food was creative…I had Dishes that had never heard of !
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QuyenP
Omaha
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Sage student bistro always in our list. This time for our anniversary dinner we had prix fixe menu and wine paring. We enjoyed food alot. Service was great at well.
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KatieG
Omaha
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Sage Bistro is a fun fine dining experience. We did a prix fix menu and like most of the entrees. The desserts were the best. Our server was very nice, but struggled to open the wine bottles. We enjoyed having the students described the food. I would go back.
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LynnB
Omaha
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Sage Bistro is always a great dining experience!
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DougyZ
Omaha
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great chance to try fine dining while helping the next generation of chefs practice their craft.
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OpenTable Diner
Omaha
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had not been to a dinner in awhile and it was as great as every other meal we have eaten here. Our server, Colin, did a fine job and was very personable. Prixe fiiex was a great value.
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AmbieThursby
Omaha
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
In the same week I dined at Sage Bistro twice, once for lunch (already reviewed) and once for dinner. For dinner my party of 5 each had the prix fixe dinner. I can't remembering enjoying a dining experience more. All the food was interesting and delicious and beautifully served. The atmosphere was perfect for a night out with friends with soft music in the background, but quiet enough for us to visit. The servers were not able to answer all our questions about the menu items, but they immediately found someone who could. Some of us had the wine pairings with each course, some had wine by the glass. Wines were very good. The pace of the meal was great. The desserts were imaginative and tasted so good.
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Katieik
Omaha
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This was a lovely experience start to finish. Each course was excellent. It was welcoming and comfortable while still providing a fine dining experience. The night our party went an homage to the chef Dan Barber was presented. Our table would have liked maybe a little more information about why he was the inspiration and any knowledge about him would have been appreciated. Everyone we interacted with from host, to server, to pastry chef and chefs was enjoyable. The wine pairings were perfect too.
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TerriB
Omaha
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
good dining experience. nice to try different items that i would not normally order
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WSGMD
Omaha
26 reviews
vip
3.0
26 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
This is my third visit, and it was a substantially different experience than before. Although the workers were very attentive, they knew little about what they were serving. They provided lots of little extras, which was nice, but the food was mediocre, which was really a surprise, given my previous experiences. And the $160 bill for 2 people ($50 pp, $8 for dessert, wine and tip), was no bargain, not that it should be. None the less, it will certainly cause me to go to other places in the future.
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MaryB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Bistro is a bright and cheerful place to eat and sample some of the upcoming chefs of the world's cooking. Great menu selection and very reasonably priced. We highly recommend!
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Sage Student Bistro - Institute for the Culinary Arts is rated 4.8 stars by 585 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 8, 2023

8:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Google Map for Sage Student Bistro - Institute for the Culinary Arts

5730 North 30th street Building 22, Omaha, NE 68111

Additional information

Cross street
Sorenson Parkway
Neighborhood
Downtown / Old Market
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Thu 11:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Lot parking is available to our lunch and dinner guests.
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Lunch: Chase Grove; Dinner: James Davis
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://mccneb.edu/Bistro/
Phone number
(531) 622-2328

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