The Best Restaurants in Omaha

by The OpenTable Team

Updated 18 January 2022

In the city of Omaha, there are several farms, dairies and orchards. Some of its most widely grown produce includes corn, sugar beets, potatoes, and wheat. Omaha's best restaurants serve dishes made with fresh ingredients grown by its local farmers. It has a variety of restaurants for casual or fine dining. Some serve international fare while others specialize in steak and seafood dishes. If a diner has a special diet, such as vegan or gluten-free, some of the best restaurants in Omaha can accommodate these dietary restrictions.

A Foreign Taste

4.6

4.6 (264)

$31 to $50

Bistro

West Omaha

About the restaurant

Enjoy fine dining at A Foreign Taste in Omaha. Its menu includes dishes from different parts of the world including France, Italy, Australia, and South Africa. Southern specialties like chicken and waffles are also a menu favorite. It serves dinner daily, hosts Happy Hour during the week, and is open for brunch on the weekends. From its full-service bar, diners can add a glass of beer or one of its specialty cocktails, like its Cactus Drop drink, to an order. Diners will appreciate the elegant dining room decor which includes wooden chairs, black leather benches, granite tabletops, and deep orange walls. Each table is also covered with white table linens for added sophistication. This restaurant and its co-owner, Noelle Agenor, were featured on Omaha's KETV. A Foreign Taste is on Fort Street off of N. 144th Street.

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StaceyM

Dined on 17 May 2024

Excellent food and wine pairing. The service was superb.

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Experience

Six Course Chef's Tasting Menu

Dante

4.8

4.8 (2571)

$31 to $50

Italian

West Omaha

About the restaurant

Dante is an Italian pizzeria in the Shops of Legacy strip mall. Its specialty is wood-fired pizza made with fresh ingredients. Its chef, Nick Strawhecker, has created a variety of pizza recipes including its Roberta (with spicy meatballs and breadcrumbs), funghi rosso (with mushrooms and garlic), and white pizzas (with olive oil and no tomato sauce). Pasta dishes like rigatoni bolognese and spaghetti cacio e pepe are also on its menu. Dante's has a wide selection of Italian wines, beers, cocktails, and non-alcoholic spritzers and mocktails. This restaurant is chef-owned and operated. Chef Nick Strawhecker opened Dante's in 2009.

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Vance

Dined 4 days ago

We are always happy with our meal at Dante. We start with the fresh green salad, then pizza (this time the Pizza Blanco--delicious), and a bottle of wine. Unfortunately they were out of the first wine we ordered, but the waitress made up for that by offering another, more expensive bottle, at the same price and it was delicious. It's always a bit noisy at Dante, but that's what I call a happy problem because the restaurant is very popular.

Dynamite Woodfire Grill

4.6

4.6 (630)

$50 and over

American

Downtown / Old Market

About the restaurant

Located off of I-6, Dynamite Woodfire Grill is in the heart of Omaha. This stylish restaurant has a sleek and modern decor. Its black walls are tastefully accented with yellow-gold chairs, concrete floors and round ball chandeliers. A comfortable outdoor dining space with garden views offers a great place for dining on sunny days. It is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This family-friendly restaurant also has a special kids' menu with dishes like burgers, pancakes, macaroni and cheese, pizza, and a chicken quesadilla. An extensive bar menu with wine, beer, cocktails, and spirits is also available to diners. It opened in 2021 and was featured, along with executive chef Igor Kokozovon, on Channel 3, KMTV.

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PeterVIP

Dined on 26 Dec 2024

The service was top notch from the valet to the manager. Very nice space and atmosphere. Food was terrific. I do not recall ever having better cornbread. The pork belly was cooked perfectly. So was the delicious steak. I also highly recommend the 48 hour short ribs.

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Mahogany Prime Steakhouse - Omaha

4.8

4.8 (3337)

$31 to $50

Steak

West Omaha

About the restaurant

Enjoy upscale dining at Mahogany Prime Omaha. Its menu features prime rib dishes like filet mignon, ribeye, or porterhouse steaks. Add flavor to a steak with its Hollandaise sauce or Oscar topping. If in the mood for seafood, diners can order its lobster tail or jumbo fried shrimp. All of its entrees are served with side dishes such as whipped potatoes, fresh asparagus, steak fries, or spinach risotto. A variety of wines are available from its wine cellar. The decor at Mahogany Prime Omaha includes brick columns, leather benches, animal statues, and cherry wood furniture. Dave Osborn opened it in 2003. This restaurant is on California Street off of I-6.

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Roger

Dined today

Our server River did a very nice job. Very enjoyable experience!

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4.9

4.9 (1635)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

West Omaha

About the restaurant

Experience fine dining at Dolce, a contemporary restaurant close to the Woodlyn Park neighborhood. Its chef, Anthony Kueper, is a native of Omaha who has lived and cooked in popular tourist towns including Aspen, Colorado. The menu at Dolce features upscale cuisine with both a prix fixe and a la carte menu. Some of its dishes include a patty melt sandwich with caramelized onions served on focaccia bread, a pork belly salad and duck breast served with pickled grapes, carrots and kale. Cocktails and dinner drinks can also be ordered from its full-service bar. This restaurant opened in 2017.

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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!

Wave Bistro

4.7

4.7 (677)

$30 and under

Asian

West Omaha

About the restaurant

Get a taste of Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Swiss, and Australian cuisine at Wave Bistro in Omaha. Its menu features a variety of dishes from many parts of the world. Some dishes diners can enjoy while eating here include Thai green curry chicken, cashew-crusted salmon and seafood gumbo. Because each entree comes with a salad and a bowl of soup, all of its meals are very filling. But, if one still has room for dessert, a souffle cheesecake or a mousse torte might satisfy the sweet tooth. Inside, its decor is quite contemporary. This family owned and operated restaurant has been in business since the late 1990s.

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PhilVIP

Dined on 20 Dec 2024

Wave is one of our favorite restaurants. Jenny and her team always deliver great food and service.

Le Voltaire

4.8

4.8 (1856)

$31 to $50

French

West Omaha

About the restaurant

Le Voltaire is a French bistro off of I-6 in Omaha. It serves traditional French fare such as escargot, foie gras, lamb cheeks, mussels, and crème brûlée for dessert. This restaurant is owned and operated by chef Wilson Calixt. It is named in honor of a famous French writer. Its walls are yellow-gold with a Tuscan-style finish. A large wine cabinet and mirrors add style to its decor. Le Voltaire opened in 2001.

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ChristineVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Love Le Voltaire! The food and service is the best

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Popular dish

Crème Brulée

801 Chophouse - Omaha

4.8

4.8 (3480)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown / Old Market

About the restaurant

Enjoy dining at this classic steakhouse. Its decor includes wooden tables and chairs, a glass cabinet bar and white tablecloths. A 1,000-pound bronze bull is the highlight of its decor. It serves a variety of prime beef and steaks along with seafood dishes like jumbo shrimp, Maine lobster and steamed mussels. The entrees are served with a variety of side dishes such as French fried potatoes, macaroni and cheese, asparagus, and baked cream spinach. 801 also has an extensive list of wines and house-made cocktails. This restaurant opened in 1993 and is owned by Jimmy Lynch who owns several other restaurants in Nebraska.

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Candice

Dined on 23 Dec 2024

Amazing food and outstanding service! Will definitely be back!

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4.8

4.8 (1972)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Downtown / Old Market

About the restaurant

The Boiler Room is a special occasion restaurant that specializes in French cuisine. Its dining room has a rustic decor with brick walls, wooden columns, antique lights, and old-fashioned bar stools. There is more than one level for dining in this restaurant. Some items on its menu include house ravioli, tuna crudo, braised rabbit, pumpkin cake, and an extensive wine and cocktail menu. The Boiler Room opened in 2009 under the direction of executive chef Tim Nicholson.

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Nicholas

Dined 5 days ago

Easily one of the top three dining experiences in the Omaha area with an argument to be made for it being the #1. Food, drinks, ambiance, service, flatware, seating, decor; everything comes together for one of the best dining experiences you’ll find anywhere.

Pasta Amore

4.6

4.6 (649)

$30 and under

Italian

West Omaha

About the restaurant

Enjoy a variety of Italian dishes when dining at Pasta A'more. Its menu includes lighter fare such as minestrone soup and meatballs. Several different pasta recipes such as its lasagna, parmiagiana (with veal or chicken) and cannelloni are a few diner favorites. At Pasta A'more's diners can enjoy their meals outside or indoors in its traditional dining room with a wood dining room table, high-back dining room chairs, Tuscan painted walls, and white table linens. This Omaha restaurant is chef-owned and operated. It first opened in 1986.

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Jaclyn

Dined on 24 Dec 2024

Good casual and authentic Italian dining. We took our family with our youngest being 6 and everyone enjoyed the food. The bread is amazing! Good service!

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Popular dish

Cannelloni

Plank Provisions - Omaha

4.6

4.6 (774)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Downtown / Old Market

About the restaurant

Order a variety of seafood dishes when dining at Plank Seafood Provisions in the Old Market. This restaurant is a few minutes from the Missouri River and I-6. It features a fresh oyster bar and a menu of stylish seafood cuisine such as lobster rolls, blackened catfish, diver scallops, hushpuppies, and fish tacos. The decor at Plank Seafood Provisions is bright and airy. It has a sleek decor with orange benches, rustic tables, a cage locker for liquor storage, and pendant lights. It opened in 2020 under the direction of chef Jake Morgan from Texas.

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Jennifer

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful ambiance and food. The sushi was particularly good. We sampled and enjoyed it all. We will be back!

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4.7

4.7 (848)

$30 and under

Sushi

West Omaha

About the restaurant

Diners can dine on stylish Japanese cuisine at Hiro 88 West Maple in Omaha. It specializes in sushi made with only the freshest ingredients. Each dish is artistically presented which makes for a more enjoyable dining experience. Along with sushi, its menu includes fried rice, broccoli chicken and barbecue short ribs, and other favorites like egg rolls, udon noodles and crab rangoons. This restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, Monday through Sunday. It also hosts a weekly Happy Hour. The dining room at Hiro 88 West Maple has a welcoming ambiance that includes tall ceilings, wooden tables and chairs, ball ceiling chandeliers, and brick accent walls. This restaurant is owned by experienced restaurateur, Milton Yin. It opened in 2003.

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Steve

Dined on 22 Dec 2024

Cody was an excellent server. It was a very nice evening out with the kids. And the food was outstanding as usual!

Spencer's for Steaks and Chops - Omaha

4.5

4.5 (1309)

$30 and under

Unspecified

Downtown / Old Market

About the restaurant

Order prime beef, seafood, roasted chicken, or pork chops at Spencer's for Steaks and Chops. With each entree, diners will be served a chopped salad with their choice of dressings. Its menu also includes small plates for sharing and desserts to satisfy a sweet tooth. An extensive wine and cocktail list is also available. It offers a romantic ambiance with soft lighting, a decorative ceiling, large wine cabinets, and white table linens. This upscale steakhouse opened in Omaha in 2008. Its executive-chef, Glen Wheeler, has been with the restaurant for more than a decade.

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Timothy

Dined on 22 Dec 2024

Our server Mike knows his stuff! Everything sets the bar for other restaurants.

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Popular dish

Caesar Salad

Pitch Pizzeria - Dundee

4.5

4.5 (916)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Midtown

About the restaurant

Enjoy casual dining at Pitch Pizzeria in the Omaha suburb of Dundee. This pizzeria is open for lunch and dinner. It also hosts a Happy Hour and a brunch with a variety of dishes such as spaghetti carbonara (with a poached egg), egg tacos, turkey omelets, and breakfast pizzas. Along with pizza, diners can order sandwiches, salads and pasta dishes. Some of its specialty pizzas include a Thai pie, meatball pie, and a chicken with basil and pesto pie. This restaurant also has a full-service bar with a wide selection of beers, wines, and cocktails. Pitch Pizzeria was opened in 2009 by a group of restaurant partners.

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CherylVIP

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

A staple and dining in Omaha. Has phenomenal salads, pizzas, and interesting cocktails in a cool old vibe.