Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Omaha

OpenTable

Updated 05 December 2024

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Dolce

4.9

4.9 (1635)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

West Omaha

About the restaurant

At Dolce, we focus on using locally sourced ingredients to prepare the highest quality foods. We are a small intimate restaurant with great service. Reservations are recommended. Dress code is business casual.

Top review

Jane

Dined on 17 Dec 2024

The four course date menu or the chef’s 7 course tasting menu are our favorites! Tonight the Korean chicken starter had great flavor with the right amount of heat! The butternut squash soup with homemade roasted marshmallow was our next selections. Terrific! I chose the scallops for my main course while my spouse had the linguini with clams. The pumpkin crème brule dessert and coconut sorbet were a nice ending to our meal! Our friends had a beautifully plated and delicious beet salads and rack of lamb with mango sorbet. We had a relaxing 2 hour dinner with great service and time with Chef Anthony! Our favorite chef-owned restaurant in Omaha!

Twisted Cork

4.9

4.9 (265)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

West Omaha

About the restaurant

Twisted Cork is a restaurant serving contemporary American cuisines. The place offers northwest wines and a wide range of finely selected beverages. The restaurant and bar has a colorful and elegant ambience with a friendly and professional atmosphere. The bistro has comfortable furnishings and is one for classy yet casual dining experience. Twisted Cork buzzes with background music in a serene environment.

Twisted Cork is currently open for lunch Monday through Friday, dinner Monday through Saturday and the restaurant serves beer, wine, libations with the food menu. Happy Hour is daily from 3pm to 5pm. Some of the popular cuisine choices at this place include Twisted cork burger, Wild salmon with miso vinaigrette, Alaskan halibut, Plum Creek chicken breast, Piedmontese ribeye steak, seared scallops and seafood cioppino. The restaurant serves scrumptious appetizers, sides, soups, salads and desserts as well.

Easy to get to (just east on the I-680 Pacific exit).

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PaulVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Good food, good service, good drinks we enjoyed our evening.

Mahogany Prime Steakhouse - Omaha

4.8

4.8 (3331)

$31 to $50

Steak

West Omaha

About the restaurant

For any requests or accommodations for dinner parties of 7 or more guests, please contact the restaurant by phone.

This is a restaurant where steak is the star–where great steak is the rule, not the exception. Mahogany’s steaks are the finest custom-aged U.S. Prime Midwestern Beef, known for its excellence in marbling, texture and flavor. We broil it exactly the way you like it at 900 degrees to lock in the corn-fed flavor. We serve it sizzling on a heated plate so that it stays hot throughout your meal. Selections from the ocean include Australian Rock lobster and the freshest fish daily based on availability. Service will be outstanding, but provided in a casual, less intimidating fine-dining atmosphere.

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Susan

Dined 5 days ago

Fabulous dining experience. The food was exceptional, and service was second to none.

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Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Old Market

4.9

4.9 (164)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Downtown / Old Market

About the restaurant

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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Garrick

Dined 7 days ago

From the moment we arrived and met Lee, our experience was nothing short of outstanding. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to making our visit so exceptional. Thank you!

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Grayhawk Pointe

4.8

4.8 (89)

$31 to $50

Sushi

West Omaha

About the restaurant

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LindaVIP

Dined on 30 Nov 2024

Sushi is always good here. It was unfortunately freezing in the restaurant. Most people were wearing their coats.

Clio

4.9

4.9 (293)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Omaha

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Dined 1 day ago

It was our first time at Clio and our waitstaff was so helpful, explaining menu items and suggesting options. We were both completely pleased with our choices. The food is excellent, familiar yet creatively prepared. Also appreciate the "right size" portions. We will definitely go to Clio again!

Kinaara- Regency

4.8

4.8 (414)

$30 and under

Indian

West Omaha

About the restaurant

Kinaara is Chef Ashish Sathyan's scratch Indian restaurant. We specialize in dishes from Kerala but feature from all over the diverse sub-continent. Try our famous Butter Chicken but also add on a dish you probably have never heard of, all of it will be amazing. You will find items that are not on any other menu, such as Grandma's Fish and Mango Curry and beef specials. We are a small casual restaurant that let's the food be the star.

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MaryVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Always a treat food is terrific and servers were accommodating

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Spezia - Steaks, Italian & Seafood

4.8

4.8 (3063)

$31 to $50

Italian

Midtown

About the restaurant

Tucked away in Midtown, Spezia - Steaks, Italian & Seafood's great food, attentive service and intimate atmosphere give guests the memorable dining experience they crave. The party rooms, courtyard, and infamous "Romance Booth" make it the best kept secret in Omaha. With its big-city ambiance and small-town comfort, Spezia is sure to become a favorite spot for you and your loved ones. Whether you are on a first date, celebrating your thirtieth anniversary, entertaining business clients, or getting for the weekend, Spezia - Steaks, Italian & Seafood is a must stop destination.

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Therese

Dined 1 day ago

We love Spezia. Whenever we are in Omaha, we find a way to have dinner here. Our server Christine did a great job making us feel welcome: from getting the manager to find us some light in our very dark booth to checking in on us to make sure we were happy to refilling drinks without our asking. She promised to pace our meal and she delivered. Christine was attentive without being intrusive. The food here does not disappoint. The artichoke and crab dip arrived piping hot. The walleye was tender and flavorful. My son enjoyed the salmon. The restaurant was busy. I am glad the locals appreciate quality food and service. I know that my son and I do.

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Shrimp Scampi Capellini

801 Chophouse - Omaha

4.8

4.8 (3473)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown / Old Market

About the restaurant

801 Chophouse is located in the heart of Omaha's Old Market, nestled inside The Paxton. Come enjoy a comfortable but upscale dining atmosphere with romantic lighting, dramatic finishes, and signature leather booths modeled after authentic New York steakhouses of the 1920s. Whether you are looking for a romantic dinner spot for two or hosting a large party or event, 801 Chophouse in Omaha is the perfect destination for any occasion. Book a reservation online now!

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MariahVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We love dining here. Scott takes great care of us every time we are there.

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4.8

4.8 (65)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Midtown

About the restaurant

A Mediterranean inspired farm-to-table restaurant in Dundee, serving dinner by candlelight Tuesday- Saturday. Enjoy drinks and dinner on the patio when the weather is nice.
Happy Hour is 4-6 Tuesday-Friday
Be sure to check out the signature charcuterie boards and Roasted Plum Creek Farms Chicken as well as the unique wine list.

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Anne

Dined today

Lola’s if a favorite. The featured soup of the day is always delicious. The service is great and the ambiance invites good conversation.

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