The best restaurants in Lincoln
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Taqueria los compadres III
RestaurantsCasual Mexican spot serving up burritos, fajitas, and carne asada fries in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Taqueria los compadres III
RestaurantsPapa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
RestaurantsChain outlet offering build-your-own takeaway pizzas, to be cooked at home.
Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
RestaurantsAdalberto's Méxican Food Restaurant
RestaurantsLow-key Mexican fast-food chain featuring a menu of classic eats & a drive-thru.
Adalberto's Méxican Food Restaurant
Restaurants500F Pizza x Taphouse
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria offering a variety of traditional and tandoori chicken pies, plus a full bar.
500F Pizza x Taphouse
RestaurantsPapa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsPizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.
Papa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsWenelli's Pizza
RestaurantsDown-to-earth pizza joint (eat-in, delivery, takeout) dishing up pies with toppings (to order), along with sandwiches.
Wenelli's Pizza
RestaurantsTang's Sushi
RestaurantsEatery serving sushi rolls, miso soup and teriyaki chicken.
Tang's Sushi
RestaurantsHouse of Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizza restaurant serving up pies, wings, and garlic sticks, plus beer.
House of Pizza
RestaurantsPK Sushi
RestaurantsContemporary Japanese joint with a discount menu of sushi & entrees, plus an all-you-can-eat option.
PK Sushi
RestaurantsKobe Teppanyaki & Sushi
RestaurantsCasual option for Japanese fare, including sushi and teppanyaki, cooked tableside by entertaining chefs.
Kobe Teppanyaki & Sushi
RestaurantsMarco's Pizza
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.
Marco's Pizza
RestaurantsOmakase Por Favor
RestaurantsUpscale, 6-course, omakase dining spot (meaning "chef's choice"), serving Japanese-Mexican cuisine and ceviche.
Omakase Por Favor
RestaurantsTaqueria Roberto Mexican Food
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery for breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus beer and cocktails.
Taqueria Roberto Mexican Food
RestaurantsLa Villa Mexican Food
RestaurantsBurritos, tacos, and other Mexican fare offered in an unpretentious environment.
La Villa Mexican Food
RestaurantsMi Pueblito Taquería
RestaurantsLongstanding Mexican spot serving authentic staples, including burritos and tacos.
Mi Pueblito Taquería
RestaurantsDon Quixote's Mexican Grill
RestaurantsCasual eatery with a bar offering a wide range of Mexican eats, from burritos to tacos.
Don Quixote's Mexican Grill
RestaurantsWaffle Shop
RestaurantsRelaxed, family-run restaurant dishing up breakfast and lunch staples, including chicken and waffles.
Waffle Shop
RestaurantsCasa Ramos Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual, family-owned chain offering enchiladas, carne asada & other Mexican favorites.
Casa Ramos Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsTaqueria 3 Hermanos
RestaurantsFamily-owned restaurant with a welcoming vibe serving traditional Mexican eats made with fresh ingredients.
Taqueria 3 Hermanos
RestaurantsEl Portal Taqueria
RestaurantsCasual, family-friendly establishment, which cooks up traditional Mexican dishes like burritos.
El Portal Taqueria
RestaurantsRound Table Pizza
RestaurantsLong-running chain serving pizzas with customizable toppings & sauces in a simple space.
Round Table Pizza
RestaurantsBrick & Barrel Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsPizza, wings, and other familiar fare served in relaxed surroundings with lots of beers.
Brick & Barrel Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsMountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizza chain featuring traditional pies, gluten-free crust & assorted appetizers.
Mountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsPapa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
RestaurantsChain outlet offering build-your-own takeaway pizzas, to be cooked at home.
Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
RestaurantsPizza Factory
RestaurantsOrder-at-the-counter chain serving lots of specialty pies & other Italian basics.
Pizza Factory
RestaurantsCrazy Sushi
RestaurantsStraightforward Japanese eatery in a shopping center with a flashy interior, sushi & hibachi meals.
Crazy Sushi
RestaurantsMaria's Taqueria & Meat Market
RestaurantsCasual butcher shop and taqueria offering marinated meats, grilled dishes and catering services.
Maria's Taqueria & Meat Market
RestaurantsRaw Sushi Bistro
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering a variety of sushi rolls and Japanese small plates, plus beer, wine, and cocktails.
Raw Sushi Bistro
RestaurantsEl Pollo Loco
RestaurantsFast-food chain outpost known for Mexican classics made with fire-grilled chicken.
El Pollo Loco
RestaurantsAllora
RestaurantsAllora does modern Italian the way you want it this week, with seasonal, thoughtfully sourced plates and an award winning wine list that…
Allora
RestaurantsSaigon Alley Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsCraving shareable bites and clever cocktails without leaving Midtown? Saigon Alley Kitchen & Bar channels Vietnam’s an nhau spirit with…
Saigon Alley Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsPainKillers Pub & Grub
RestaurantsCraving a no-fuss night where comfort food meets a legit craft beer lineup? PainKillers Pub & Grub keeps it lively with live music…
PainKillers Pub & Grub
RestaurantsElla Dining Room & Bar
RestaurantsWhen you want a grown-up dinner that still feels fun, Ella Dining Room & Bar nails it with farm-to-fork plates from pristine oysters and…
Ella Dining Room & Bar
RestaurantsTequileros Taqueria | Mexican
RestaurantsHere in Roseville, Tequileros Taqueria is your move this week for juicy tacos, crispy-edged quesabirria, and dangerously addictive asada…
Tequileros Taqueria | Mexican
RestaurantsDodici Pizzeria
RestaurantsWhether you crave a classic Margherita with San Marzano brightness or feel adventurous with a Carbonara stacked with guanciale, Dodici…
Dodici Pizzeria
RestaurantsPho Momma
RestaurantsCasual space specializing in pho noodle soups and Vietnamese coffee alongside chicken wings and spring rolls.
Pho Momma
RestaurantsThe Shady Lady Saloon
RestaurantsModern speakeasy with a vintage vibe & live music, plus seasonal Southern bites & classic cocktails.
The Shady Lady Saloon
RestaurantsBurgers and Brew
RestaurantsWhen you want a legit 1/2-pound 100% Niman Ranch patty cooked right and a pint to match, Burgers and Brew brings over 50 taps, big flavors,…
Burgers and Brew
RestaurantsRoosters breakfast and mimosas
RestaurantsAll-day hangout for breakfast bites, plus lunch and brunch fare, along with cocktails.
Roosters breakfast and mimosas
RestaurantsGrange Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsHigh-end bar & eatery with a lofty feel preparing a farm-to-fork menu & seasonal craft cocktails.
Grange Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsTaste of Tuscany
RestaurantsCasual Italian eatery serving specialty pizzas, pasta & other Italian standards, plus wine & beer.
Taste of Tuscany
RestaurantsMattone Ristorante
RestaurantsItalian menu served in an understated-posh dining room, known for lasagna and desserts.
Mattone Ristorante
RestaurantsIl Fornaio Sacramento
RestaurantsUpmarket chain for Italian dining, including freshly made pasta & bread from an in-house bakery.
Il Fornaio Sacramento
RestaurantsOBO' Italian Table & Bar
RestaurantsBustling counter-order venue featuring a gourmet array of pasta, wood-fired pizza & Italian sweets.
OBO' Italian Table & Bar
RestaurantsCafe 33
RestaurantsHomey hangout dishing up hot breakfast fare, croissants and pastries, plus gourmet sandwiches and pizza turnovers.
Cafe 33
RestaurantsMoo Moo's Burger Barn
RestaurantsUpbeat, family-owned diner offering specialty burgers along with sandwiches, fries & milkshakes.
Moo Moo's Burger Barn
RestaurantsThe Nook Bistro & Wine Bar
RestaurantsWhether you're plotting a low-key date or a friend hang, The Nook Bistro & Wine Bar brings an intimate, whimsical East Sac vibe with…
The Nook Bistro & Wine Bar
RestaurantsPrelude Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsModern American eatery, specializing in seasonal eats, craft cocktails and an award-winning wine list.
Prelude Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsEl Burrito Taquería
RestaurantsCasual eatery turning out a variety of tacos, burritos and chips in a clean space with a drive-thru.
El Burrito Taquería
RestaurantsSmashburger
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain featuring signature smashed burgers, plus sides & shakes.
Smashburger
RestaurantsHANOI - 36 STREETS
RestaurantsNorthern Vietnamese eatery offering pho noodle soup (various types), plus vermicelli bowls, spring rolls and other traditional specialties.
HANOI - 36 STREETS
RestaurantsCalifornia Burrito
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering a range of Mexican dishes, including a popular California burrito, and drive-thru service.
California Burrito
RestaurantsOrphan
RestaurantsCasual local cafe offering an eclectic menu that integrates Latin flavors and updated old favorites.
Orphan
RestaurantsFire Wings Howe Ave.
RestaurantsCasual eatery dishing up chicken wings in a variety of flavors, plus fries and craft beers.
Fire Wings Howe Ave.
RestaurantsRoscoe’s Bar & Burgers
RestaurantsEatery with a full bar and a menu of familiar fare and brunch, plus drag shows and karaoke.
Roscoe’s Bar & Burgers
RestaurantsTaqueria La Perla Tapatia
RestaurantsCasual eatery, with indoor and patio seating, dishing up tacos, burritos, enchiladas and fajitas plus a salsa bar.
Taqueria La Perla Tapatia
RestaurantsDog Haus Biergarten
RestaurantsHuge, laid-back spot serving premium, handcrafted hot dogs & burgers, plus craft beer.
Dog Haus Biergarten
RestaurantsSmashburger
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain featuring signature smashed burgers, plus sides & shakes.
Smashburger
RestaurantsJayna Gyro
RestaurantsRelaxed Mediterranean eatery featuring grilled gyros and bowls as well as salads and burgers.
Jayna Gyro
RestaurantsOnigiri Burgers
RestaurantsOnigiri Burgers is serving Japanized burgers that actually slap, with playful picks like the Tuna Burger, Spam Nori, crisp spring rolls,…
Onigiri Burgers
RestaurantsWillie's Burgers
RestaurantsCasual late-night burger joint featuring fried zucchini and cheeseburgers, plus other classic dishes, milkshakes and fries.
Willie's Burgers
RestaurantsHook and Ladder Manufacturing Company
RestaurantsNew American comfort food, local beers & house cocktails in an industrial-chic space with a patio.
Hook and Ladder Manufacturing Company
RestaurantsPancake Circus
RestaurantsCircus-themed diner serving traditional American breakfasts, plus sandwiches, burgers & other mains.
Pancake Circus
RestaurantsThe Porch Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsThis relaxed eatery serves familiar Southern classics that feature locally-sourced ingredients.
The Porch Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsOtoro Midtown
RestaurantsSushi & Japanese menu items with sushi bar seating & casual interiors with bright yellow chairs.
Otoro Midtown
RestaurantsFire Wings
RestaurantsChain specializing in chicken wings and sauces, plus burgers, fries, and beer.
Fire Wings
RestaurantsWorld Famous HOTBOYS Chicken
RestaurantsFried chicken with different spice levels, plus sides, beer, and cider, served in an informal setting.
World Famous HOTBOYS Chicken
RestaurantsTower Cafe
RestaurantsQuirky cafe serving an eclectic array of grub, from classic breakfasts to Asian and Spanish mains.
Tower Cafe
RestaurantsSuzie Burger
RestaurantsBright counter-serve restaurant offering burgers, shakes, hot dogs & beer in a throwback setting.
Suzie Burger
RestaurantsMikuni
RestaurantsLocal Japanese chain serving sushi, small plates & hot entrees in a stylish space.
Mikuni
RestaurantsCafeteria 15L
RestaurantsStylish, contemporary spot offering American fare, old-timey desserts & upmarket cocktails.
Cafeteria 15L
RestaurantsCafé Dantorels
RestaurantsLocal counter-serve chain featuring sweet & savory crepes, plus sandwiches, pasta & omelettes.
Café Dantorels
RestaurantsTaqueria Roberto Jr
RestaurantsCasual, kid-friendly eatery serving authentic Mexican staples such as tacos, burritos, and tortas.
Taqueria Roberto Jr
RestaurantsFixins Soul Kitchen
RestaurantsCasual restaurant with a menu featuring comfort food staples such as fried chicken, gumbo & grits.
Fixins Soul Kitchen
RestaurantsPho Bac Hoa Viet
RestaurantsFamily-owned restaurant serving pho & other Vietnamese staples in a casual space with large windows.
Pho Bac Hoa Viet
RestaurantsHOT BUNZ
RestaurantsCasual burger outlet offering smash-style patties, sliders, fries and sauces.
HOT BUNZ
RestaurantsChain restaurant for chicken and lamb souvlaki and gyros, feta fries and baklava ice cream.
Honey and The Trapcat
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery and bar specializing in burgers and beers, plus unique cocktails.
Honey and The Trapcat
RestaurantsThe Morning Fork
RestaurantsLocal mom-&-pop operation dispensing elevated comfort food classics for breakfast & lunch.
The Morning Fork
RestaurantsPho Viet Anh | Butterfield Plaza
RestaurantsVietnamese eatery featuring traditional cooking as well as vegan banh mi sandwiches and pho noodle soup.
Pho Viet Anh | Butterfield Plaza
RestaurantsCamden Spit & Larder
RestaurantsSwanky stop for British-inspired spit-roasted meats & farm fare, plus wine & small batch spirits.
Camden Spit & Larder
RestaurantsRound Pizza & Wings
RestaurantsPizzeria also offering shawarma, wings, and other comfort food in a casual setup.
Round Pizza & Wings
RestaurantsJoe's Crab Shack
RestaurantsInformal seafood chain serving crab buckets & stuffed shrimp, plus American comfort dishes.
Joe's Crab Shack
RestaurantsDickey's Barbecue Pit
RestaurantsBBQ chain eatery featuring house-smoked meats, stuffed baked potatoes & classic sides.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
RestaurantsFire Wings
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery specializing in chicken wings with various sauces and seasonings.
Fire Wings
RestaurantsLa Trattoria Bohemia
RestaurantsCasual, eclectic establishment offering pizza & other Italian & Czech classics, plus imported beers.
La Trattoria Bohemia
RestaurantsAnatolian Table
RestaurantsEatery with warm, exotic decor offering traditional Turkish specialties with local ingredients.
Anatolian Table
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsMoo Moo's Burger Barn
RestaurantsWhen dinner ideas run dry, Moo Moo's Burger Barn delivers 20 gourmet, cooked-to-order burgers on various buns, plus real milkshakes,…
Moo Moo's Burger Barn
RestaurantsThe Waterloo Restaurant
RestaurantsLong-running destination for traditional American & Italian fare amid convivial surrounds.
The Waterloo Restaurant
RestaurantsVia Roma Pizzeria con Cucina
RestaurantsCozy Italian eatery serving homestyle pizzas, pastas & meats, plus an ample wine list.
Via Roma Pizzeria con Cucina
RestaurantsBawk! by Urban Roots
RestaurantsChill, chicken-focused restaurant, speakeasy and bar serving brunch, burgers, comfort eats and beer.
Bawk! by Urban Roots
RestaurantsKru | Contemporary Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsEnduring Japanese eatery & sushi bar infusing classic dishes with international flavors.
Kru | Contemporary Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsCafe Bernardo - R15
RestaurantsSeasonal, European-influenced comfort food and locally roasted coffees served in a casual space.
Cafe Bernardo - R15
RestaurantsMasullo
RestaurantsElevated eatery offering wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizza & other Italian fare, plus beer & wine.
Masullo
RestaurantsPier 50 Sushi - Arden
RestaurantsAll-you-can-eat destination for Japanese fare such as sushi and bulgogi fries offered in a casual setting.
Pier 50 Sushi - Arden
RestaurantsKiki's Chicken Place
RestaurantsLocal fast-food chain serving up freshly made chicken, fries, and other comfort bites.
Kiki's Chicken Place
RestaurantsFlaming Grill Exotic Burgers & Craft Beer
RestaurantsCasual eatery and brewpub for American standards, burgers and fried snacks, plus craft beer and exotic meat options.
Flaming Grill Exotic Burgers & Craft Beer
RestaurantsTokyo Table
RestaurantsCozy eatery featuring sushi and other Japanese delicacies.
Tokyo Table
RestaurantsAdamo's Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual American bistro serving handmade pasta & sandwiches in a bright space with brick walls.
Adamo's Restaurant
RestaurantsKumi Sushi
RestaurantsJapanese restaurant dishing up sushi and other classics in a laid-back environment.
Kumi Sushi
RestaurantsKyoto Sushi Bar Grill & Ramen
RestaurantsEasygoing Japanese eatery offering rice bowls, noodle soups & an array of sushi.
Kyoto Sushi Bar Grill & Ramen
RestaurantsFire Wings Center Pkwy
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving chicken wings in an array of flavors plus fries and garlic noodles.
Fire Wings Center Pkwy
RestaurantsMulvaney's B&L
RestaurantsRefined eatery plating seasonal New American fare in a converted firehouse or on the garden patio.
Mulvaney's B&L
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsMagpie Café
RestaurantsIndustrial-chic spot with a patio for seasonal New American eats, clever drinks & craft beer.
Magpie Café
RestaurantsFox & Goose Public House
RestaurantsLandmark alehouse offering classic English dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus entertainment.
Fox & Goose Public House
RestaurantsBacon & Butter
RestaurantsFarm-to-table cafe serving breakfast & lunch fare in contemporary digs, plus a full bar.
Bacon & Butter
RestaurantsAioli Bodega Espanola
RestaurantsCheery eatery with outdoor seats serving tapas, paella & other Spanish fare, plus a large wine list.
Aioli Bodega Espanola
RestaurantsCrepeville
RestaurantsBusy counter-serve eatery offering an array of sweet & savory crepes & casual fare in a roomy space.
Crepeville
RestaurantsFrog & Slim
RestaurantsCasual, family-run establishment serving a creative menu of burgers, pasta, steaks, seafood, pizzas, salads and more alongside beer, wine,…
Frog & Slim
RestaurantsCalifornia Burrito Mexican Food #5
RestaurantsCasual restaurant showcasing a selection of traditional dishes including tacos, burritos and enchiladas.
California Burrito Mexican Food #5
RestaurantsCitizen Vine
RestaurantsCasual tapas restaurant with an extensive wine list and beer options.
Citizen Vine
RestaurantsTank House BBQ & Bar
RestaurantsFamily-owned nook with local craft beers & homemade BBQ eats, plus outdoor seating.
Tank House BBQ & Bar
RestaurantsPhở Xe Lua
RestaurantsPhở Xe Lua is that no-fuss Vietnamese spot for when you want a giant, fragrant bowl of pho that fixes everything, plus bún vermicelli…
Phở Xe Lua
RestaurantsThe Firehouse Restaurant
RestaurantsElevated, seasonal American fare served in a sophisticated, longtime locale with outdoor seating.
The Firehouse Restaurant
RestaurantsTapa the World
RestaurantsBuzzy café offering tapas & traditional Spanish entrees, plus events & happy hours.
Tapa the World
RestaurantsZócalo Midtown
RestaurantsRoomy, elegant restaurant & bar with modern Mexican dishes, classic margaritas & weekend brunch.
Zócalo Midtown
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