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Venue Restaurant & Lounge, Lincoln, NE

Venue Restaurant & Lounge

4.6
4.6
2044 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 47 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighborhood gem
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Monday-Thursday: Dining: 11am-10pm, Lounge: 11am-11pm Friday-Saturday Dining: 11am-10pm, Lounge: 11am-1am 
  • Phone number
    (402) 488-8368
  • Website
    https://www.yourvenue.net/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Geoff Wendland
  • Catering
    Our Award-Winning off-site Catering surpasses expectations ensuring amazing quality and passionate hospitality. Whether treating your Guests to an elegant cocktail dinner or creating amazing memories with a holiday party, our full service catering staff will create your vision.
  • Private party facilities
    Venue Restaurant and Lounge offers five gorgeous private dining rooms. All rooms are fully equipped to meet your Audio & Visual needs. With exceptional service, beautiful ambiance and a lasting impression, your Guests will be taken above-and-beyond in their gathering experience.
  • Location
    4111 Pioneer Woods Dr, Ste 100, Lincoln, NE 68506
  • Neighborhood
    Lincoln
  • Cross street
    70th and Pioneers
  • Parking details
    With multiple large parking areas closely surrounding Venue Restaurant and Lounge, we are able to accommodate a full restaurant of guests. Parking is never an issue when dining with us.
  • Entertainment
    Our talented Mixologists create a memorable view of cocktail espionage from behind our sunken bar every day by creating hand-crafted arts in every drink.You can also see our talented team perform monthly private dining dinners in our gorgeous private rooms. Our Chefs presenting each course along with our professional Mixologists pairing beverages ensuring in-depth arts of how these masterpieces are created.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,044 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Nebraska

    Contemporary American

  • Lincoln

    Best Overall

  • Lincoln

    Best Food

  • Lincoln

    Best Service

  • Lincoln

    Best Ambiance

  • Lincoln

    Good for groups

  • Lincoln

    Hot spot

  • Lincoln

    Neighborhood gem

  • Lincoln

    Great for fine wines

  • Lincoln

    Good for special occasions

  • Lincoln

    Lively

  • Lincoln

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Venue Restaurant & Lounge in Lincoln offers "excellent food," "very good friendly service," and a lively atmosphere. With a diverse menu including standout dishes like blackened shrimp pizza and steaks, the restaurant is perfect for special occasions or a casual lunch. Despite occasional noise, the exceptional service and quality make it a favorite.

2,044 Reviews

  1. Nancy

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to celebrate our Anniversary! Food and service were amazing! And the free dessert was so good!

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  2. Norman

    New York City

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really enjoyed this place (first time there). Everything was very good. We had the Angus Cowboy Ribeye which was very good but had a large chunk of fat falling up much of the steak. The manager responded very well and comped the steak which we didn't ask for. I would highly recommend this place despite that one issue.

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  3. Samuel

    Omaha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great environment for the date. The service was quick and polite. The food tasted very good. Would recommend.

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  4. Debbie

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a group of three. We all ordered filet, mashed potatoes, asparagus, and bread pudding. One person got roasted potatoes instead of mashed, two people got broccoli instead of asparagus. I ordered medium rare filet and got medium. It was an important dinner so none of us complained. This was a kitchen error, not a waitress error.

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  5. Blake

    Key West

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Venue is always a good choice for good food and a good environment.

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  6. Mary Jane

    Omaha

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfection in food, Perfection in service, Perfection in atmosphere - Perfect place for a wonderful experience. The Venue is consistence in excellence. The Boneless Buttermilk Fried Chicken is outstanding! Perfect crusting and moist chicken. The Venue is the Go To Restaurant in Lincoln.

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  7. Dave

    Omaha

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dining experience tonight at Venue was an amazing one. Jenny, our server, was spot on with every recommendation: the wine selection, the sides, and finally the dessert and dessert drink were a great way to end the evening.

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  8. Paul

    Omaha

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service. Ambiance and decor very upscale, suitable for an elegant dining experience.

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  9. Diane

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Venue is usually very nice;however, this time the food took longer than normal to come out and 3 of us ordered the same steak cooked the same way (med rare) but they all came out cooked differently. 1 was what I would consider to be rare, 1 was perfect and mine was med to med well. The food was otherwise wonderful. They appeared to have a party going on and I believe a wine tasting event so I suspect they may have overbooked for the amount of staff they had.

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  10. Ann

    Omaha

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food and service were excellent. I ordered the Venue Pecan Blue salad with a salmon add on. My mom was able to order a half Venue Pecan Blue salad. Dad ordered a 6oz sirloin with fries and green beans. My sister ordered an appetizer that was enough food for lunch. I already made a reservation at Venue for lunch with friends in November!

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Venue Restaurant & Lounge using the Order Online button.

Venue Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.6 stars by 2044 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 47 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Venue Restaurant & Lounge

4111 Pioneer Woods Dr, Ste 100, Lincoln, NE 68506

Additional information

  • Cross street
    70th and Pioneers
  • Neighborhood
    Lincoln
  • Hours of operation
    Monday-Thursday: Dining: 11am-10pm, Lounge: 11am-11pm Friday-Saturday Dining: 11am-10pm, Lounge: 11am-1am 
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    With multiple large parking areas closely surrounding Venue Restaurant and Lounge, we are able to accommodate a full restaurant of guests. Parking is never an issue when dining with us.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Geoff Wendland
  • Entertainment
    Our talented Mixologists create a memorable view of cocktail espionage from behind our sunken bar every day by creating hand-crafted arts in every drink.You can also see our talented team perform monthly private dining dinners in our gorgeous private rooms. Our Chefs presenting each course along with our professional Mixologists pairing beverages ensuring in-depth arts of how these masterpieces are created.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.yourvenue.net/
  • Phone number
    (402) 488-8368
  • Catering
    Our Award-Winning off-site Catering surpasses expectations ensuring amazing quality and passionate hospitality. Whether treating your Guests to an elegant cocktail dinner or creating amazing memories with a holiday party, our full service catering staff will create your vision.
  • Private party facilities
    Venue Restaurant and Lounge offers five gorgeous private dining rooms. All rooms are fully equipped to meet your Audio & Visual needs. With exceptional service, beautiful ambiance and a lasting impression, your Guests will be taken above-and-beyond in their gathering experience.

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