Restaurants near Rockford Lake State Recreation Area

24 restaurants available nearby

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1. Venue Restaurant & Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(2044)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Lincoln

Booked 49 times today

Venue Restaurant & Lounge is a full-service restaurant in Lincoln, NE. We specialize in affordable quick-service lunches while presenting a fine dining chef-inspired dinner service. Join us and our Executive Chef Geoff Wendland for Lincoln's best steaks, delicious seafood, fresh salads, appetizers, pizzas and more. With desserts prepared by our Pastry Chef Linda Erhart and steaks hand-cut in-house by our butcher Jesse Laney. We also offer Catering and Event Services with a large variety of delicious items for any event from an intimate wedding reception to a glamorous business dinner. We have your event venue covered with our selection of 5 private dining rooms, as well as two downtown ballrooms with the Jasmine Room and the Scottish Rite Ballroom.

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2. Piedmont Bistro by Venue

4.7

Exceptional(1613)

Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Lincoln

Booked 38 times today

With amazing people, astonishing local food, and outstanding service, the Piedmont Bistro by Venue is the neighborhood favorite you can trust and love. Serving everything from breakfast and brunch to lunch and dinner, step inside our welcoming dining room or join us in our full service bar for a genuine neighborhood experience.

3. Green Gateau

4.7

Exceptional(716)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lincoln

Booked 39 times today

The Green Gateau is an upper-scale neighborhood restaurant that has been in operation for over 25 years in the heart of downtown Lincoln. We have combined a European atmosphere with American contemporary cuisine to create a casual, yet refined feeling with delicious flavors.Owners Eric and Cristi are proud to serve their award winning desserts, fresh seafood, and Nebraska Wagyu beef. This is just a fraction of the comprehensive menu that is sure to satisfy. We are also proud to source local and organic produce, dairy, meat, and wine.The Green Gateau is a consistent winner of Lincoln's Choice 'Best Brunch', and offers brunch from 8-3 on both Saturday and Sunday.The Green Gateau boasts one of the most comprehensive wine selections in Nebraska, and is annually voted a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner.

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4. Hiro 88 - South Lincoln

4.7

Exceptional(167)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Lincoln

Booked 15 times today

Hiro 88 is an upscale Pan-Asian restaurant group with locations in Omaha and Lincoln, NE. With the help of renowned architects like Japan’s Nakamura-san, we’ve created distinct atmospheres at each of our locations, each inspired by its surrounding neighborhood. Serving award-winning Chinese cuisine and some of Omaha’s best sushi, we have something for everyone’s palate.

5. Wilderness Ridge

4.3

Awesome(550)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Lincoln

Enter through the oversized carved front doors of The Lodge Restaurant at Wilderness Ridge and immerse yourself in one of the most unique dining atmospheres. Open to the public, The Lodge welcomes everyone to enjoy its exceptional cuisine and warm hospitality. The Lodge Restaurant offers seasonal menus, an extensive wine list, craft beers, and signature and seasonal cocktails.

6. DISH Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(1039)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Lincoln

Booked 20 times today

For parties of more than 6 people, please call the restaurant, 402-475-9475.Contemporary Cocktails. Elevated Cuisine.DISH is an upscale New American restaurant in the heart of downtown Lincoln. We strive to provide an unmatched dining experience from start to finish. Our dedication to our guests shines through our fresh and diverse dining menu; creative, handcrafted cocktails; and professional and knowledgeable service staff. Join us for luncheons, romantic date nights, celebrations, or even a quick snack on the way to a show. We are here to make every occasion even more memorable.

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7. The Oven - Downtown

4.8

Exceptional(515)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • Lincoln

Booked 31 times today

The first Oven Restaurant, located in the heart of downtown Lincoln, has been around since 1988 and owned/operated by a dedicated family of chefs who have been creating Indian cuisine for over twenty seven years. The Oven Restaurants specialize in Northern Indian Cuisine which is known for its rich colors, flavor profiles and a unique style of cooking in a clay oven, called the Tandoor. Chicken, shrimp and lamb marinate for several hours in a yogurt and spice mixture and placed on skewers while various breads are being hand made by our chefs fresh each day. The skewers and breads are then placed in the tandoor over an open flame where breads are cooked to perfection and the rich flavors are sealed in to ensure tenderness and quality of the meat. Whether you enjoy the historic Haymarket atmosphere to the relaxed vibe of the Cellar, we have what you want!

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8. Timbers at Lied Lodge

4.7

Exceptional(1322)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Nebraska City

Booked 13 times today

For nature-inspired dining at its best, enjoy a meal in the Timbers at Lied Lodge, Nebraska City, Nebraska. We serve local, sustainable entrees under soaring timbers and alongside sweeping views of Arbor Day Farm. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with outdoor dining available seasonally. We look forward to serving you in Timbers at Lied Lodge!

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9. Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Haymarket

4.7

Exceptional(105)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Lincoln

Booked 29 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!

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10. Miracle at Robbers Cave

4.0

Excellent(59)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lincoln

Booked 43 times today

A Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar offering seasonal drinks in a festive setting.

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Emalea
Nebraska •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great dining experience all around. Love using OpenTable also to reserve a table before arriving at the resturant.
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Piedmont Bistro by VenuePrice: Moderate• Breakfast• Lincoln
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4.7
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Ben
Kansas City / Kansas •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Well cooked, and interesting dishes. We ordered the duck, and the waitress asked us if we wanted it medium rare, as it should be. When we ordered duck at Dish they didn’t ask how we wanted it cooked, and it came out very overcooked. The tiramisu was among the best I’ve ever had.
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Wilderness RidgePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Lincoln
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4.3
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Nancy
Nebraska •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great place to celebrate our Anniversary! Food and service were amazing! And the free dessert was so good!
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Venue Restaurant & LoungePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Lincoln
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4.6
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Sarah
San Francisco Bay Area •193 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Just a fabulous evening…great welcome at host stand Table was on the dark side but ok Service was impeccable Food was great
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Hiro 88 - South LincolnPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Lincoln
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4.7
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Kevin
Denver / Colorado •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 14, 2024
Food was amazing, exceptional service with very helpful recommendations and suggestions. Very quiet to enjoy a good conversation. Crab cakes were delicious, lobster bisque and French onion soup were a hit.
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Green GateauPrice: Moderate• American• Lincoln
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4.7

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24 restaurants available nearby

1. Venue Restaurant & Lounge

2. Piedmont Bistro by Venue

3. Green Gateau

4. Hiro 88 - South Lincoln

5. Wilderness Ridge

6. DISH Restaurant

7. The Oven - Downtown

8. Timbers at Lied Lodge

9. Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Haymarket

10. Miracle at Robbers Cave

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