Restaurants near Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

23 restaurants available nearby

1. Clio

4.9

Exceptional(374)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Omaha

Booked 77 times today

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.

2. Cibo Vino

4.7

Exceptional(374)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Omaha

Booked 7 times today

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!

3. Boiler Room

4.8

Exceptional(1970)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Old Market

Booked 10 times today

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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4. Plank Provisions - Omaha

4.7

Exceptional(799)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown / Old Market

Booked 16 times today

At Plank Provisions, coastal charm meets familiar favorites. Explore our diverse menu featuring responsibly sourced seafood alongside timeless 'land-food' favorites that cater to every palate, all complemented by craft cocktails and an extensive wine list. Join us for oyster specials and belly up to the bar at happy hour, where genuine hospitality from our passionate team is always on the menu. At Plank, every meal is a celebration of good food, great company, and the simple joys of dining.

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5. Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Old Market

4.9

Exceptional(172)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown / Old Market

Booked 11 times today

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!

6. Gather - Omaha

4.8

Exceptional(998)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Old Market

Booked 32 times today

Gather in Omaha is an epic dining experience. Once inside our historic urban-chic setting, modern eclectic cuisine awaits as our chefs prepare dishes from our year-round hydroponic farm. Guests can enjoy artisan-inspired drinks on our outdoor patios or at our craftsman-style bar, right in the heart of the historic Old Market.Gather in Omaha is the first and only restaurant in town to offer an on-site hydroponic vertical farm with fresh produce, greens, and herbs, all hand-picked daily by our culinary team. READ OUR POLICIES BELOW:*We will only hold your table 10 min beyond your reservation time and your table will be released. All "no-show" reservations and cancellations made within 6 hours of reservation for parties of 6 or less or 12 hours for 6 or more, will be CHARGED $25/person.

7. Le Bouillon

4.8

Exceptional(426)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Downtown / Old Market

Booked 8 times today

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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8. Hiro 88 - Old Market

4.4

Awesome(951)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Downtown / Old Market

Booked 9 times today

Hiro 88 is an up-scale Pan-Asian restaurant in Omaha's Old Market. Serving some of Omaha's best sushi along with award winning Chinese food we have something for everyone's palate. We offer an extensive selection of sake, wine, beer and liquor. We can accommodate up to 25 diners in our private room and have experience with events ranging from rehearsal dinners to pharmaceutical presentations. In addition to our dining room and lounge we also have two large patios. Both Patios have full dinner and drink service. We also have Happy Hours Monday-Friday 3pm to 630pm, and Saturday 3pm to 6pm and Reverse Happy Hour Friday and Saturday 10pm to Close and all day Sunday!!! For groups of 8 or more we do add 20% gratuity to the check. Please specify if you will need separate checks, have children that will require a highchair, if a high top table will be acceptable, or if any guests in your party has dietary restrictions that we need to be made aware of.

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9. Upstream Brewing Company - Old Market

4.4

Awesome(1467)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / Old Market

Booked 5 times today

Since opening in 1996, Upstream Brewing Company has become well known for its great food, friendly service, terrific beer and casual upscale atmosphere. Featuring an extensive menu of new American pub fare including: Omaha’s best appetizers and thin-crust pizzas, pub favorites, superb steaks featuring hand cut “Omaha Steaks” beef, fresh fish, pasta dishes, main course salads, hearty sandwiches and, a great children’s menu. The fully stocked bars feature our award winning fresh, handcrafted beers and root beer on tap. An extensive wine list with over 100 selections has been recognized with multiple Wine Spectator Magazine Awards of Excellence. Large parties are welcome and we multiple options for seating large groups is available. Banquet rooms are also available. Named "One of Omaha’s Top Ten Restaurants" by the Omaha World Herald, and the winner of 14 “Best of Omaha” Awards, Upstream Brewing Company is the ideal gathering place for any group.

10. Jams - Old Market

4.4

Awesome(557)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / Old Market

Booked 12 times today

Jams, an Omaha restaurant legacy, is an American Grill that offers a melting pot of different styles and varieties of food dishes containing high-quality ingredients paired with the optional cold drink or creative cocktail.

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Updated on 3/10/2025

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Candace
New Mexico •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Prompt and friendly service. So many small plates, salad and entree options. Burrata, cibo vino salad and pappardelle bolognese were so tasty! Excellent wine options. Loved the cannoli dessert. Highly recommended.
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Cibo VinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Omaha
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4.7
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EmilyA
Nebraska •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Top tier service and overall dining experience. Highly recommend.
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Plank Provisions - OmahaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown / Old Market
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4.7
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MelissaVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Fresh and delicious food, excellent service, and a beautiful setting! We ordered all the spreads and some plates to share, really really good vegetarian options and portion sizes for those of us who want to try everything. I LOVE that they have NA wines and fun mocktails, this place is a new favorite!
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ClioPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Omaha
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4.9
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Tara
Nebraska •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 2, 2025
Great experience! Food was delish, especially the brussel sprouts! Visited two weeks in a row!
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Gather - OmahaPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Old Market
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4.8
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Stephanie
Nebraska •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 14, 2025
Everything was great for a last minute Valentines Day dinner.
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Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Old MarketPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Downtown / Old Market
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