The best restaurants in Council Bluffs
53 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Lina's Mexican Resturant
RestaurantsBreakfast burritos and other Mexican eats dished up in a casual setting with a drive-thru.
Lina's Mexican Resturant
RestaurantsMula
RestaurantsMexican joint serving creative riffs on familiar street eats in a roomy, industrial-chic setting.
Mula
RestaurantsEl Rancho
RestaurantsHomestyle Mexican plates & imported beer served in a humble setting with plenty of tables.
El Rancho
RestaurantsVillage Inn
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain serving homestyle American classics such as chicken-fried steak & pot pie.
Village Inn
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsBuck Snort
RestaurantsLaid-back sports bar & eatery offering classic pub grub such as burgers & pizza plus beers on tap.
Buck Snort
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsCracker Barrel Old Country Store
RestaurantsHomey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
RestaurantsBoxer Barbeque
RestaurantsMeats smoked on-site served in a roomy, low-key dining area plus a take-out deli case & retail area.
Boxer Barbeque
RestaurantsSpaghetti Works
RestaurantsSpaghetti Works is the Old Market spot for hearty, made-with-fresh-ingredients Italian that hits right after wandering the brick-lined…
Spaghetti Works
RestaurantsV. Mertz
RestaurantsV. Mertz is the spot when you want a quietly celebratory dinner with artful plates, a curated wine list, and conversation that actually…
V. Mertz
RestaurantsFirst Round
RestaurantsFirst Round brings a playful '90s vibe to your game night, with wall-to-wall sports, Big Red Keno, and local art setting the scene. The…
First Round
RestaurantsElie’s Chinchorro
RestaurantsCaribbean restaurant dishing up mofongo and other comfort food in a cozy space with live music, plus a bar for specialty cocktails.
Elie’s Chinchorro
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsChain serving Nashville-inspired hot chicken, including sandwiches and tenders, plus fries and kale slaw.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsJackson Street Tavern
RestaurantsCosy, casual bar & grill for American eats with a global touch, classic cocktails & draft beers.
Jackson Street Tavern
RestaurantsBlock 16
RestaurantsSandwich shop with a garden-to-table philosophy serving casual lunches of gyros, burgers & sides.
Block 16
RestaurantsKitchen Table
RestaurantsCool locavore cafe preparing inventive sandwiches, with veggie options, tap beer & wine.
Kitchen Table
RestaurantsThe Boiler Room
RestaurantsRustic-chic loft eatery with a wine cellar serving craft cocktails & inspired New American fare.
The Boiler Room
RestaurantsCheeseburgers - Omaha - A Take-Out Joint
RestaurantsCasual spot with a wide range of burgers (some with veggie options), plus fried favorites.
Cheeseburgers - Omaha - A Take-Out Joint
RestaurantsDynamite Woodfire Grill
RestaurantsAiry destination with a contemporary vibe offering traditional meat & fish dishes, plus cocktails.
Dynamite Woodfire Grill
RestaurantsYoshitomo
RestaurantsCreative sushi & Japanese small plates, offered with beer, wine & sake amid pub environs.
Yoshitomo
RestaurantsLula B's Breakfast, Brunch, and Bar
RestaurantsBreakfast & brunch staples, plus wine & cocktails, in a relaxed restaurant with front-patio seating.
Lula B's Breakfast, Brunch, and Bar
RestaurantsLouie M's Burgerlust
RestaurantsDown-to-earth diner offering ample burger options, breakfast & lunch classics, plus weekend dinners.
Louie M's Burgerlust
RestaurantsCibo Vino
RestaurantsCozy eatery boasting rustic fare such as pasta, pizza, burgers and risotto plus wine and beer.
Cibo Vino
RestaurantsDundee Dell
RestaurantsElevated pub fare & a vast list of scotch & microbrews in an easygoing taproom.
Dundee Dell
RestaurantsDolomiti | Pizzeria & Enoteca
RestaurantsCozy pizzeria specializing in wood-fired pizza and cocktails in a warm, homey setting.
Dolomiti | Pizzeria & Enoteca
Restaurants712 Eat + Drink
RestaurantsRelaxed strip-mall outpost serving contemporary American plates plus Sunday brunch & cocktails.
712 Eat + Drink
RestaurantsTupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsAn all-day menu of Southern comfort food with a creative twist, plus craft beers & cocktails.
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsNo-nonsense restaurant dishing up buffalo wings, chicken fingers & burgers for over 20 years.
Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza and Taproom
RestaurantsWood-fired pizza joint with a do-it-yourself option, plus a wall of taps for beer, wine and cocktails.
Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza and Taproom
RestaurantsThe Committee Chophouse
RestaurantsUpscale steakhouse serving filet mignon, chateaubriand, and other prime cuts, plus cocktails.
The Committee Chophouse
RestaurantsGood Lookin'
RestaurantsCasual brunch shop serving classic breakfast fare, plus burgers, salads, pastries and coffee.
Good Lookin'
RestaurantsLazy Buffalo BBQ & Catering
RestaurantsWood-smoked barbecue is served with comfort food sides at this casual counter-serve restaurant.
Lazy Buffalo BBQ & Catering
RestaurantsWayne's New Skoo BBQ
RestaurantsBBQ spot for brisket, ribs and pulled pork, plus sides like baked beans and fried cabbage.
Wayne's New Skoo BBQ
RestaurantsThe Old Mattress Factory Bar & Grill
RestaurantsHappening sports bar supplying American pub chow in an 1883 venue with live music & special events.
The Old Mattress Factory Bar & Grill
RestaurantsTokyo Sushi
RestaurantsRelaxed place offering sushi & other popular Japanese dishes, plus an all-you-can-eat lunch option.
Tokyo Sushi
RestaurantsThe Stuffed Olive - Omaha
RestaurantsSophisticated bar with soft leather seating offering more than 100 martinis, as well as food.
The Stuffed Olive - Omaha
RestaurantsBlue Sushi Sake Grill
RestaurantsModern, clubby restaurant featuring sushi & Japanese tapas, plus fancy mixed drinks.
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
RestaurantsHomeGrown Omaha - Blackstone
RestaurantsCasual, bustling brunch eatery offering dishes made with locally-sourced ingredients.
HomeGrown Omaha - Blackstone
Restaurants801 Chophouse
RestaurantsPrime cuts of beef, seafood & a large wine selection offered in an elegant, clubby setting.
801 Chophouse
RestaurantsMemoir
RestaurantsAmerican fare and sushi served in a vibrant atmosphere with flowing cocktails and happy hour specials.
Memoir
RestaurantsM's Pub
RestaurantsNew American hub with a marble bar serving creative & classic items in a modern, industrial setting.
M's Pub
RestaurantsFine-dining-style establishment offering classic steakhouse fare, cocktails & a big menu of sides.
Orsi's Italian Bakery & Pizzeria
RestaurantsLong-running Italian throwback offering specialty foodstuffs, baked goods & pizza in casual digs.
Orsi's Italian Bakery & Pizzeria
RestaurantsTasty Pizza
RestaurantsLocal pizza shop with a relaxed vibe, plus patio dining and takeout.
Tasty Pizza
RestaurantsAu Courant Regional Kitchen
RestaurantsConvivial bar & eatery plating European dishes with a modern twist, including a chef's tasting menu.
Au Courant Regional Kitchen
RestaurantsWilson & Washburn
RestaurantsMellow hangout offering comfort fare, craft beer & cocktails in airy digs with exposed-brick walls.
Wilson & Washburn
RestaurantsHartland Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsFamily-friendly joint for beef, pork & chicken smoked on-site, with traditional BBQ sides.
Hartland Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsEarly Bird Blackstone District
RestaurantsStylish, contemporary eatery serving elevated breakfast & brunch fare & cocktails 7 days a week.
Early Bird Blackstone District
RestaurantsOmaha Tap House - Downtown
RestaurantsLaid-back sports bar featuring gourmet burgers & other elevated pub grub, plus craft beers on tap.
Omaha Tap House - Downtown
RestaurantsLisa's Radial Cafe
RestaurantsOld-school diner serving hearty portions of American comfort classics for breakfast & lunch.
Lisa's Radial Cafe
RestaurantsSullivan's Steakhouse
RestaurantsSteakhouse chain serving beef, seafood & cocktails in swanky surrounds with live music.
Sullivan's Steakhouse
RestaurantsThe Brunch Box - Capitol District
RestaurantsCasual cafe dishing up pizzas and breakfast fare, plus vegan and gluten-free options.
The Brunch Box - Capitol District
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