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The Best Bars for Foodies in Omaha

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by The OpenTable Team
Updated February 26, 2020

Omaha is a delightfully inviting and compact town that makes for easy sightseeing and exploring. This vibrant Nebraskan city started as mainly farmland and stockyards before developing into the bustling metropolis it is today! Visitors can find many fantastic museums, awesome live music and artistic and eclectic neighborhoods to explore. It is home to billionaire investor Warren Buffet, one of the largest Zoo's in the world, and the charming Old Market Arts and Entertainment District downtown. And it is definitely on the nightlife map these days - people travel from near and far to check out the mix of homey Midwestern watering holes, unique music venues, and swanky clubs. If you're on the hunt for a fun night out, check out our Tastemaker List of the best bars in Omaha.

Dante
4.7 (2632)
$31 to $50
Italian
West Omaha
Part of the Farm-to-Fork movement, Dante Ristorante Pizzeria showcases wood-fired Neapolitan pizza bursting with local flavor. Located in West Omaha’s Shops of Legacy district, this restaurant offers the perfect place to kick back and recharge with a full menu of rustic Italian fare and perfectly paired wines. The space is bright and beautiful with lots of natural light and dark wood settings and features a cozy, intimate atmosphere. Plus, there is an outdoor space to dine and drink alfresco when the weather permits!
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SaraVIP
Dined 3 days ago
The food was excellent. Our party had a variety of many things on the menu and all of it was excellent! Our server was knowledgeable about the wines and the food and made great suggestions.
Part of the Farm-to-Fork movement, Dante Ristorante Pizzeria showcases wood-fired Neapolitan pizza bursting with local flavor. Located in West Omaha’s Shops of Legacy district, this restaurant offers the perfect place to kick back and recharge with a full menu of rustic Italian fare and perfectly paired wines. The space is bright and beautiful with lots of natural light and dark wood settings and features a cozy, intimate atmosphere. Plus, there is an outdoor space to dine and drink alfresco when the weather permits!
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SaraVIP
Dined 3 days ago
The food was excellent. Our party had a variety of many things on the menu and all of it was excellent! Our server was knowledgeable about the wines and the food and made great suggestions.
Pitch Pizzeria - Dundee
4.7 (915)
$30 and under
Pizza Bar
Midtown
Pitch, located on Underwood Avenue in the historic Dundee neighborhood, is a bar and restaurant combo popular with locals. The focus here is on traditional pizzas, cooked in a coal-fired oven just like they do in Italy. The menu also features fresh seafood, hand-cut steak, housemade pasta and a delicious burger! The bar is always bright and lively and features an array of in-house concoctions as well as a well-thought-out and impressive wine selection.
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Heidi
Dined on May 11, 2025
We ordered 3 different pizzas and they were all very good. Pizzas come out quickly after ordering! We had a trainee server- she was very friendly and gave us great service. Liked the dining atmosphere and would definitely return.
Pitch, located on Underwood Avenue in the historic Dundee neighborhood, is a bar and restaurant combo popular with locals. The focus here is on traditional pizzas, cooked in a coal-fired oven just like they do in Italy. The menu also features fresh seafood, hand-cut steak, housemade pasta and a delicious burger! The bar is always bright and lively and features an array of in-house concoctions as well as a well-thought-out and impressive wine selection.
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Heidi
Dined on May 11, 2025
We ordered 3 different pizzas and they were all very good. Pizzas come out quickly after ordering! We had a trainee server- she was very friendly and gave us great service. Liked the dining atmosphere and would definitely return.
Upstream Brewing Company - Old Market
4.4 (1469)
$30 and under
American
Downtown / Old Market
Located on 11th Street in the Old Market neighborhood, Upstream Brewing Company is a popular spot for great food, terrific beer and a casual upscale atmosphere. The restaurant features an extensive menu of new American pub fare, including thin-crust pizzas, hand-cut Omaha Steaks, fresh fish, pasta, salads, hearty sandwiches and more. The bar is a popular spot with locals and tourists alike and stocks fresh, handcrafted beers and over 100 different wines. They also have room for large parties, so get a group together and come here to celebrate!
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Karrie
Dined 5 days ago
The food was excellent and our server was very attentive.
Located on 11th Street in the Old Market neighborhood, Upstream Brewing Company is a popular spot for great food, terrific beer and a casual upscale atmosphere. The restaurant features an extensive menu of new American pub fare, including thin-crust pizzas, hand-cut Omaha Steaks, fresh fish, pasta, salads, hearty sandwiches and more. The bar is a popular spot with locals and tourists alike and stocks fresh, handcrafted beers and over 100 different wines. They also have room for large parties, so get a group together and come here to celebrate!
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Karrie
Dined 5 days ago
The food was excellent and our server was very attentive.
Nosh Restaurant and Wine Lounge
4.3 (488)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Omaha
Nosh, located on Dodge Street in Old Market, is a restaurant and wine lounge that offers a respite from the hustle and bustle of downtown. It has a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere along with great service and high-quality food. The bar menu is sensational, with over 140 wines, 70 different whiskeys and a variety of gins, rums and vodkas from all over the world. They also serve handcrafted premium cocktails, martinis and artisan beers. The food menu offers a number of small plates, gourmet sliders, flatbread pizzas and more to nosh on while you drink!
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datenite2VIP
Dined on Mar 7, 2020
It was a nice time. Food and service were good.
Nosh, located on Dodge Street in Old Market, is a restaurant and wine lounge that offers a respite from the hustle and bustle of downtown. It has a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere along with great service and high-quality food. The bar menu is sensational, with over 140 wines, 70 different whiskeys and a variety of gins, rums and vodkas from all over the world. They also serve handcrafted premium cocktails, martinis and artisan beers. The food menu offers a number of small plates, gourmet sliders, flatbread pizzas and more to nosh on while you drink!
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datenite2VIP
Dined on Mar 7, 2020
It was a nice time. Food and service were good.
J. Gilbert’s - Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Omaha
4.7 (3474)
$31 to $50
Steak
Downtown / Old Market
J. Gilbert’s is an upscale steakhouse and bar with a casual vibe. Located on Capitol Avenue downtown, it’s the place where locals go when in need of a great steak and a perfectly made martini. The menu features prime-aged beef cooked over a mesquite wood-fired grill. Choose from the various cuts of steak, fresh seafood (including award-winning crab cakes) and other house-made favorites. The atmosphere includes fireside dining, wood, brick and soft lighting. Their cocktail and wine list are superb and you can always find the perfect thing to pair with your meal.
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PattyVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Our server was Cody. He was engaging, attentive, respectful and we enjoyed our conversations. He helped us decide what to order, and when my husband left his credit card, Cody found us as we were walking to our car, and brought us the credit card. He knew where we would be walking because he had told us how to navigate back to our car in the Marriott parking garage. Finding a place to park, near this restaurant is difficult, and it is confusing traversing the hallways, stairs, elevators to find the parking garage. Maybe placing a few signs for direction to the restaurant might help. If there are signs I didn’t see them.
J. Gilbert’s is an upscale steakhouse and bar with a casual vibe. Located on Capitol Avenue downtown, it’s the place where locals go when in need of a great steak and a perfectly made martini. The menu features prime-aged beef cooked over a mesquite wood-fired grill. Choose from the various cuts of steak, fresh seafood (including award-winning crab cakes) and other house-made favorites. The atmosphere includes fireside dining, wood, brick and soft lighting. Their cocktail and wine list are superb and you can always find the perfect thing to pair with your meal.
Top review
PattyVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Our server was Cody. He was engaging, attentive, respectful and we enjoyed our conversations. He helped us decide what to order, and when my husband left his credit card, Cody found us as we were walking to our car, and brought us the credit card. He knew where we would be walking because he had told us how to navigate back to our car in the Marriott parking garage. Finding a place to park, near this restaurant is difficult, and it is confusing traversing the hallways, stairs, elevators to find the parking garage. Maybe placing a few signs for direction to the restaurant might help. If there are signs I didn’t see them.
Hiro 88 West Maple
4.8 (857)
$30 and under
Sushi
West Omaha
Hiro 88, located on Maple Street in West Omaha, is a casually elegant place for food and drinks in Omaha. A favorite of neighborhood locals and visiting guests, they serve upscale Pan-Asian cuisine including sushi and Chinese. The interior features unrivaled design by Japanese architect Nakaura-san, and the clean open space is modern and peaceful. Many folks come here to enjoy their amazing selection of Sake, an array of fine wines, cocktails, domestic and Import Beers and Premium Liquors.
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Jeff
Dined on May 8, 2025
Great place to host a business lunch gathering. The Bento Box is excellent!
Hiro 88, located on Maple Street in West Omaha, is a casually elegant place for food and drinks in Omaha. A favorite of neighborhood locals and visiting guests, they serve upscale Pan-Asian cuisine including sushi and Chinese. The interior features unrivaled design by Japanese architect Nakaura-san, and the clean open space is modern and peaceful. Many folks come here to enjoy their amazing selection of Sake, an array of fine wines, cocktails, domestic and Import Beers and Premium Liquors.
Top review
Jeff
Dined on May 8, 2025
Great place to host a business lunch gathering. The Bento Box is excellent!
Sullivan's Steakhouse - Omaha
4.5 (1936)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Downtown / Old Market
Sullivan’s Steakhouse, located on 15th Street in the heart of Old Market, is a vibrant American Steakhouse and bar featuring fine steaks and cocktails. The dining room has an elegant vibe and the lounge is sleek, cool and inviting. They pride themselves on serving only the finest Midwestern hand-selected steaks, aged a minimum of 28 days and then seasoned and broiled to perfection. It’s a great place to take a date, impress a group of colleagues or celebrate a special occasion. Try specialty items like the Delmonico Steak or the Herb Brick Chicken.
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Trevor
Dined 2 days ago
The food and service was fantastic!! The noise level was on louder side.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse, located on 15th Street in the heart of Old Market, is a vibrant American Steakhouse and bar featuring fine steaks and cocktails. The dining room has an elegant vibe and the lounge is sleek, cool and inviting. They pride themselves on serving only the finest Midwestern hand-selected steaks, aged a minimum of 28 days and then seasoned and broiled to perfection. It’s a great place to take a date, impress a group of colleagues or celebrate a special occasion. Try specialty items like the Delmonico Steak or the Herb Brick Chicken.
Top review
Trevor
Dined 2 days ago
The food and service was fantastic!! The noise level was on louder side.
Boiler Room
4.8 (1977)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Downtown / Old Market
The Boiler Room, located on Jones Street in The Old Market neighborhood, is a converted boiler room in the Bemis Bag Building dating back to 1896. It’s an ingredient-driven modern American/French restaurant with a daily changing menu of rustic European cuisine. The bar is top-notch and presents a cocktail list that is informed by the classics and also updated with modern twists. And they have a wine cellar with over 500 different labels of Old World wine intended to pair perfectly with your food.
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JeffreyVIP
Dined on May 8, 2025
Took my spouse there for her birthday. Exceptional service. Meal was fantastic and the lemon Marange desert was spectacular. They event put Happy Birthday on the menu for us. Kind of a cute touch. We really enjoyed the evening.
The Boiler Room, located on Jones Street in The Old Market neighborhood, is a converted boiler room in the Bemis Bag Building dating back to 1896. It’s an ingredient-driven modern American/French restaurant with a daily changing menu of rustic European cuisine. The bar is top-notch and presents a cocktail list that is informed by the classics and also updated with modern twists. And they have a wine cellar with over 500 different labels of Old World wine intended to pair perfectly with your food.
Top review
JeffreyVIP
Dined on May 8, 2025
Took my spouse there for her birthday. Exceptional service. Meal was fantastic and the lemon Marange desert was spectacular. They event put Happy Birthday on the menu for us. Kind of a cute touch. We really enjoyed the evening.
Kona Grill - Omaha
3.6 (1479)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
West Omaha
Kona Grill is a local favorite located in the Village Pointe Shopping Center in West Omaha. They have a full menu of global cuisine and they fly in fresh fish every day in order to craft amazing sushi and made-to-order entrees. It’s a lively space to enjoy a refreshing cocktail or two and diners can choose to sit in the bright dining area or out on the shaded patio overlooking the plaza fountain. Standout menu items include Lemongrass crusted snapper, the tuna tower and the firecracker sashimi.
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Morgann
Dined on May 4, 2025
The food was amazing, the drinks were incredible, and our server grant was fantastic!! Definitely can’t wait to come back !!
Kona Grill is a local favorite located in the Village Pointe Shopping Center in West Omaha. They have a full menu of global cuisine and they fly in fresh fish every day in order to craft amazing sushi and made-to-order entrees. It’s a lively space to enjoy a refreshing cocktail or two and diners can choose to sit in the bright dining area or out on the shaded patio overlooking the plaza fountain. Standout menu items include Lemongrass crusted snapper, the tuna tower and the firecracker sashimi.
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Morgann
Dined on May 4, 2025
The food was amazing, the drinks were incredible, and our server grant was fantastic!! Definitely can’t wait to come back !!
Timber Woodfire Bistro
4.5 (1724)
$30 and under
American
Midtown
Timber Wood Fire Bistro specializes in wood-fired cuisine served in a warm and relaxing atmosphere. Grab a seat in front of the roaring hearth and peruse the awesome list of offerings from the bar. They make all meals from scratch and executive chef Jared Clarke prides himself on creating the area’s best comfort food dishes! They prepare dishes in a state-of-the-art wood-burning grill or in a brick oven heated by log embers. Locals love the full-service bar and they feature a great whiskey selection to accompany your steak. Try a thick-cut filet, a homemade pizza or one of the delicious grilled vegetable entrees.
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WaldemarVIP
Dined on May 12, 2025
We love this place! We visit every time we come to Omaha. The staff is amazing and the food is excellent!
Timber Wood Fire Bistro specializes in wood-fired cuisine served in a warm and relaxing atmosphere. Grab a seat in front of the roaring hearth and peruse the awesome list of offerings from the bar. They make all meals from scratch and executive chef Jared Clarke prides himself on creating the area’s best comfort food dishes! They prepare dishes in a state-of-the-art wood-burning grill or in a brick oven heated by log embers. Locals love the full-service bar and they feature a great whiskey selection to accompany your steak. Try a thick-cut filet, a homemade pizza or one of the delicious grilled vegetable entrees.
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WaldemarVIP
Dined on May 12, 2025
We love this place! We visit every time we come to Omaha. The staff is amazing and the food is excellent!
Beacon Hills
4.4 (809)
$30 and under
American
West Omaha
Beacon Hills is a cozy American restaurant in Aksarben Village that serves up homemade comfort food with Midwestern hospitality. They make all the dishes from scratch with a focus on fresh and local ingredients. Whether you’re here for brunch, lunch or dinner, you can take advantage of the great bar offerings, too. Break out the mimosas, bloody marys, martinis and fine wines! The interior is warm and cozy, perfect for a leisurely Sunday brunch or a cozy cocktail with dinner.
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Lynn
Dined on May 3, 2025
Everyone loved their dinner choices and our service was excellent! This is one of the few restaurants where I can guarantee that everyone in our family (from age 22 to 88) will be able to find a dinner choice that makes them happy.
Beacon Hills is a cozy American restaurant in Aksarben Village that serves up homemade comfort food with Midwestern hospitality. They make all the dishes from scratch with a focus on fresh and local ingredients. Whether you’re here for brunch, lunch or dinner, you can take advantage of the great bar offerings, too. Break out the mimosas, bloody marys, martinis and fine wines! The interior is warm and cozy, perfect for a leisurely Sunday brunch or a cozy cocktail with dinner.
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Lynn
Dined on May 3, 2025
Everyone loved their dinner choices and our service was excellent! This is one of the few restaurants where I can guarantee that everyone in our family (from age 22 to 88) will be able to find a dinner choice that makes them happy.
Spezia - Steaks, Italian & Seafood
4.8 (3196)
$31 to $50
Italian
Midtown
Spezia is the place to go for classic Italian food and great wine in Omaha. It’s a laid-back restaurant with a beautiful interior and sunny patio for diners to enjoy an alfresco meal. Whether you’re on a romantic date, entertaining clients or just out for a charming night on the town, this is a great bar for any occasion. Choose from the wide array of menu items and specialties, like the sage pot roast, Alfredo Primavera, classic meatballs and more.
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Garrett
Dined 3 days ago
The food was amazing, and we had great service. One of my favorite places now.
Spezia is the place to go for classic Italian food and great wine in Omaha. It’s a laid-back restaurant with a beautiful interior and sunny patio for diners to enjoy an alfresco meal. Whether you’re on a romantic date, entertaining clients or just out for a charming night on the town, this is a great bar for any occasion. Choose from the wide array of menu items and specialties, like the sage pot roast, Alfredo Primavera, classic meatballs and more.
Top review
Garrett
Dined 3 days ago
The food was amazing, and we had great service. One of my favorite places now.

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