Best Places to Eat in Omaha

Best PLACES TO EAT in Omaha

Here are—to one man, at least—the best places to eat Omaha has to offer. Each restaurant is graded on a 4-star scale based on service, atmosphere, creativity, and price. But the most important factor is flavor. I don’t care if great food comes from a 5-star restaurant or a hole in the wall. If it tastes awesome, I’ll happily eat it.

Keep in mind that these rankings are not gospel. They’re just my opinion, and I’m not an expert. I’m just trying to help people identify Nebraska’s best joints and get the most out of every meal.

Restaurants are located in Omaha unless otherwise indicated. I’ve included some in surrounding cities, especially Lincoln, to add some diversity.

ELITE

Block 16: ★★★★

The Boiler Room: ★★★★

Yoshitomo: ★★★★

Dante: ★★★★

Au Courant: ★★★★

Casa Bovina: ★★★★ (Lincoln)

Dolomiti: ★★★★

Virtuoso Pizzeria: ★★★★

Sauced by Alfaro: ★★★★ (Papillion)

Kinaara: ★★★★

Izzy’s Pizza: ★★★★

Semo Pasta + Wine: ★★★★

Ota: ★★★★

The Committee Chophouse: ★★★★

Clio: ★★★★

Koji: ★★★★

Ooh De Lally: ★★★★

Santoro Restaurant: ★★★★

V. Mertz: ★★★★

Aviles Latin Market: ★★★★

Avoli Osteria: ★★★★

Terrible Gerald’s: ★★★★

Kitchen Table: ★★★★

Corner Kitchen: ★★★★

Porky Butts BBQ: ★★★★

Umami Asian Cuisine: ★★★★ (Bellevue)

Elie’s Chinchorro: ★★★★

Jim and Jennie’s Greek Village: ★★★★

Saddle Creek Breakfast Club: ★★★★

Dirty Birds: ★★★★

J’s Smokehouse: ★★★★

Khao Niao: ★★★★

Good Lookin’: ★★★★

Ma’ Mona: ★★★★

Masa Luna: ★★★★

All In Thyme Bakery & Cafe: ★★★★

Blue & Fly Asian Kitchen: ★★★★

Cattle Call: ★★★★

Crafted Ramen Mi So La Do: ★★★★

The Fifth Taste by Chef Gerald: ★★★★

Mootz: ★★★★

The Drover: ★★★★

Zaytuna: ★★★★

Gyro Kings: ★★★★

Ybor: ★★★★ (Lincoln)

For the Love of Food Cafe: ★★★★

Omaha Kebabs: ★★★★

Coneflower Creamery: ★★★★

Johnny Ricco’s Brooklyn Pizza: ★★★★

Mercredi Market: ★★★★

Everett’s: ★★★★

Harold’s Koffee House: ★★★★

Dairy Chef: ★★★★

Sweet Magnolias Bake Shop: ★★★★

Jerk Makin Shack: ★★★★

Reis’ Bakery: ★★★★

Know Good: ★★★★

Lemon Tree Cafe: ★★★★

Tracks Lounge: ★★★★

OCookieOs: ★★★★

Latin Bites: ★★★★

House of Bah: ★★★⭑

Kathmandu Momo Station: ★★★⭑

Via Farina: ★★★⭑

Nite Owl: ★★★⭑

NEAR MUST-VISITS

Cumbia: ★★★⭑

SET The Bar: ★★★⭑

La Buvette: ★★★⭑

Fizzy’s Fountain & Liquors: ★★★⭑

KCC Bakery: ★★★⭑

Miranda Omaha: ★★★⭑

All American Burger: ★★★⭑

Rotisserie Urban Bistro: ★★★⭑

Lyle’s Pizzeria: ★★★⭑

Very Important Pizza: ★★★⭑

Tiny’s Pizza Joint: ★★★⭑

Isla Del Mar: ★★★⭑

Muchachos: ★★★⭑ (Lincoln)

Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops: ★★★⭑

Twisted Cork Bistro: ★★★⭑

Pacific Eating House: ★★★⭑

Saffron Urban Indian Kitchen: ★★★⭑

The Banh Mi Shop: ★★★⭑

Mexitli Restaurant: ★★★⭑

Taqueria Tijuana ★★★⭑

Dundee Dell: ★★★⭑

Dumpling Empire: ★★★⭑

Sandwich Proper: ★★★⭑

Rizin Japanese Ramen: ★★★⭑

Dinkers Bar & Grill: ★★★⭑

A Catered Affair: ★★★⭑

La Choza Restaurant: ★★★⭑

Backlot Taphouse: ★★★⭑

Smokin Barrel: ★★★⭑

QS Grill Steak: ★★★⭑

J. Gorat’s Deli + Market: ★★★⭑

Star Indian Cuisine: ★★★⭑

Okra African Grill: ★★★⭑

La Casa Pizzeria: ★★★⭑

Fig.: ★★★⭑

Memoir: ★★★⭑

Cibo Vino: ★★★⭑

Acadian Grille: ★★★⭑

Lisa’s Radial Cafe: ★★★⭑

Alley Taco 402: ★★★⭑

Nocturnal Eats: ★★★⭑

Carter & Rye: ★★★⭑

Lola’s: ★★★⭑

El Basha Mediterranean Grill: ★★★⭑

Ahmad’s Persian Cuisine: ★★★⭑

Barrett’s Barleycorn Pub & Grill: ★★★⭑

Blue Sushi Sake Grill: ★★★⭑

Star Deli: ★★★⭑

The Churro Spot: ★★★⭑

Bagel Bin: ★★★⭑

Hyde’s Slydes Burgers & Fries: ★★★⭑

Lazy Buffalo BBQ: ★★★⭑

La Sierra: ★★★⭑

Shirley’s Diner: ★★★⭑

Sammy’s Sub Shop: ★★★⭑

Romance Barbecue: ★★★⭑

Fariner Bakery: ★★★⭑ (Ashland)

Bobo’s Noodles & Dumplings: ★★★⭑

Veg.edible: ★★★⭑

Omaha Bagel Co.: ★★★⭑

DEFINITELY WORTH A TRY

Tradishish: ★★★⭑

Legacy Gyros: ★★★⭑

Sprinkle Joy: ★★★⭑

WD Cravings: ★★★

Salted Edge: ★★★

Le Bouillon: ★★★

Tixteco Mexican Restaurant: ★★★

Ling’s Asian Cuisine: ★★★

John’s Grecian Delight: ★★★

Early Bird: ★★★

Noli’s Pizzeria: ★★★

Mercury: ★★★

Gather in Omaha: ★★★

Orleans Room: ★★★

Cajun Crab & Pho: ★★★

A Taste of New Orleans: ★★★

Vidlak’s Family Cafe: ★★★

El Arepón: ★★★ 

Wilson & Washburn: ★★★

Tasty Pizza: ★★★

Orsi’s Italian Bakery & Pizzeria: ★★★

Mangia Italiana: ★★★

Barchen Beer Garden: ★★★

Herbe Sainte: ★★★

Las Chilenas: ★★★

Little India: ★★★

Ika Ramen and Izakaya: ★★★

Lighthouse Pizza and Fries: ★★★

Runza: ★★★

Haven Express: ★★★

Shucks Fish House: ★★★

Feta’s Greek Restaurant: ★★★

NG City Cafe: ★★★ (Newman Grove)

Backlot Pizza + Kitchen: ★★★

Williamsburg Pizza: ★★★

Cheeseburgers: A Take-Out Joint: ★★★

Charred Burger + Bar: ★★★

Greek Islands: ★★★

Taco Co.: ★★★

Salmex: ★★★

Dynamite Woodfire Grill: ★★★

Willie Dogs: ★★★

Le Voltaire: ★★★

Hip Bao: ★★★

Honest Abe’s: ★★★ (Lincoln)

HomeGrown Omaha: ★★★

Piezon’s Pizzeria: ★★★

Asian Market Food Court: ★★★

Spezia: ★★★

Caribbean Delights: ★★★

Amsterdam Falafel & Kabob: ★★★

Chuanjui: ★★★

Blatt Beer and Table: ★★★

El Alambre: ★★★

Pulled BBQ: ★★★

Rookies Bar & Grill: ★★★

KEEP IN MIND