Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Nebraska

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Nebraska? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Memoir

4.8

4.8 (573)

$31 to $50

American

Omaha

About the restaurant

Welcome to our living room where the drinks flow easily entwined throughout quality conversations, the meal leaves a lasting impression that reminds of memories made with new connections or old family friends, and the good times never seem to come to an end. At Memoir, we use quality ingredients and responsibly sourced meats and seafood to create a thoughtful menu that has something tempting to everyone. Our dishes are crafted with care leaving a lasting impression on the palate.

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JessicaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We celebrated our daughter’s college graduation here! It was the perfect experience and setting! The service was amazing and the food fantastic! I recommend the pork pot stickers for sure! I had a sandwich and was very pleased ☺️. Everything was great, can’t pick just one thing!! We will return!!!

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Prime Flat Iron Steak

Green Gateau

4.8

4.8 (731)

$30 and under

American

Lincoln

About the restaurant

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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Lisa

Dined 5 days ago

I had a fantastic date night last night at the Green Gateau. The food was fantastic and the whole experience was lovely. I highly recommend here for a romantic date night or an intimate family dinner.

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Popular dish

Chicken au Poivre

Dynamite Woodfire Grill

4.6

4.6 (620)

$50 and over

American

Downtown / Old Market

About the restaurant

Upscale & Chic! Sit down to a memorable meal of high-end American cuisine at Dynamite Woodfire Grill.
Dynamite Woodfire Grill offers a taste of the old and new in a lavish and captivating environment, complete with Classic & Creative Cocktails and a defining Wine Program.

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ScottVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Food and service is amazing. Staff was very attentive but not intrusive. They have an extensive and high quality wine list. It's our favorite restaurant in Omaha!

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4.7

4.7 (956)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown / Old Market

About the restaurant

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.

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John

Dined 1 day ago

The pork ribeye was magical. Loved the vibe and the atmosphere.

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Bone Marrow Fried Rice

Talus Spirits & Sustenance

4.7

4.7 (456)

$30 and under

American

Papillion

About the restaurant

Talus Spirits and Sustenance is a unique concept with a modern take on Comfort Foods with a fusion twist and unique Craft Cocktails, Talus brings and elevated dining experience to our guest. Talus features Nebraska and Iowa local Craft Beers, Eclectic Wines, and Uncommon Spirits. We are happy to bring a different kind of Restaurant to Papillion/La Vista area

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Brenda

Dined 2 days ago

A wonderful night out with friends. Great atmosphere - drinks were amazing- food was outstanding and service was on top of everything. All this with the holiday season.

Timber Woodfire Bistro

4.6

4.6 (1627)

$30 and under

American

Midtown

About the restaurant

Ever since the first caveman decided to slap a side of mammoth over the cave fire, man (and woman) has enjoyed the flavor of food cooked over a wood fire. At Timber Wood-Fire Bistro, all of our dishes are made from scratch using the highest quality ingredients. They are then cooked either over our state-of-the-art wood burning grill or in a brick oven heated by the embers of logs.
Cooking in this way imparts a slight smokiness as it brings out the natural flavors of the food. A juicy ribeye sizzles and caramelizes, giving the tender beef a gorgeous crust. The homemade dough for our pizzas rises in the heat, and the crust gets to be the perfect combination of crisp and chewy. Vegetables share an entirely new flavor profile when cooked over wood. Dining at Timber brings an experience both classic and innovative. Come eat and drink with us as you watch our fireflies dance above the wood-fired grill.

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Kimberly

Dined 1 day ago

Highly recommend the cocktail Old Fashion on the menu. Appetizer brussels sprouts could have used more balsamic glaze, mixed well and possibly cooked to make a bit crispy. Would not order again. Stroganoff was excellent. Hamburger was huge with good taste not cooked to order but still good. French Fries did not wow my guest. She ordered a Caesar salad which did not arrive, but was not on bill when it came. I would return for a second visit.

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Popular dish

Cajun Ribeye

Railcar Modern American Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (2046)

$30 and under

American

West Omaha

About the restaurant

At Railcar, we want to take you back to the classic American dining experience: Food that blends flavors from so many cultures, from all corners of the melting pot that is the United States. Food that warms your soul as it fills your stomach.

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MarkVIP

Dined 6 days ago

The hacked salad was the best my wife ever experienced! Thank you Railcar !

Granite City Food & Brewery - Lincoln

4.7

4.7 (519)

$30 and under

American

Lincoln

About the restaurant

With its warm, inviting, and modern design, Granite City Food & Brewery’s expansive interior features a spacious and comfortable dining room, four-sided modern, full-service bar, as well as an outdoor patio. The on-site brewery, with award-winning hand-crafted micro-brews, is visible from the main dining and bar areas. The restaurant also showcases an open kitchen featuring chef developed, handcrafted made-from-scratch cuisine, including innovative signature entrees, flatbreads and more.

Granite City Food & Brewery’s signature brews, which are made on-site, include The Duke (Pale Ale), The Bennie (Bock), The Northern (American Style Light Lager) and The Stout. Seasonal brews are featured throughout the year.

Happy Hour is offered Monday-Friday, 3-6pm & 9-close.

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Alex

Dined 3 days ago

Asked for no jalapeño, even said it on receipt at end, came out with jalapeños. Not the type to complain so didn’t bring it up with waitresse

Jams - Old Market

4.2

4.2 (546)

$30 and under

American

Downtown / Old Market

About the restaurant

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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MichaelVIP

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

The service and food were phenomenal last night. We all ordered Specials. Our table was next to the kitchen which was very hot. Overall terrific experience.

HopCat - Lincoln, NE

4.5

4.5 (37)

$30 and under

American

Lincoln

About the restaurant

Our first foray into Nebraska is located near the Pinnacle Bank Arena in West Haymarket. We're not a sports bar, but we love sports. Want to watch the game? We've got you covered with 52-inch TVs viewable from most seats. Don't want to watch the game? That's cool too. We keep our music on (almost) all the time. Husker games are the big exception to that rule.

HopCat was founded on the principles of bringing local craft beer a bit closer to the communities we love. We’re known for our award-wining Cosmik fries, which are beer battered, sprinkled with our signature cracked black pepper seasoning, and served with a side of warm cheese sauce. From burgers to tacos, our menu offers a range of delicious options.

We live the craft lifestyle - beer, cocktails and even craft food made from scratch. With a dedication to local breweries, sustainability and community engagement, HopCat offers craft beer and great food in a vibrant atmosphere for an inclusive, unforgettable

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Heather

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

Fantastic Experience! We will bring out training group next month as well. We appreciate the large farm style tables for when our group is larger.

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