The best restaurants in Lincoln
163 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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El Muchacho Alegre
RestaurantsEl Muchacho Alegre leans into fresh ingredients and traditional recipes for tacos, burritos, and more that actually taste like someone…
El Muchacho Alegre
RestaurantsBlue Hawaii
RestaurantsBlue Hawaii is serving Hawaiian grill favorites, refreshing poke, and expertly crafted sushi with fresh, high quality ingredients. When you…
Blue Hawaii
RestaurantsPiezon's Pizzeria
RestaurantsLocal pizza restaurant offering specialty pies (including gluten-free), wings, burgers and fried mushrooms.
Piezon's Pizzeria
RestaurantsMargarita's
RestaurantsMargarita's leans into real Mexican seasoning and fresh ingredients, turning out favorites like the Margarita’s Especial fajitas,…
Margarita's
RestaurantsDon Carmelo's Pizzeria
RestaurantsDon Carmelo's Pizzeria has been slinging legit New York style pies since 1958, plus red-sauce pastas, toasted subs, calzones and the kind…
Don Carmelo's Pizzeria
RestaurantsWilliamsburg Pizza
RestaurantsCraving proper foldable pizza that tastes like a subway ride to Brooklyn, minus the subway, Williamsburg Pizza is turning out classic New…
Williamsburg Pizza
RestaurantsBlue Sushi Sake Grill
RestaurantsModern, clubby restaurant featuring sushi & Japanese tapas, plus fancy mixed drinks.
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
RestaurantsLa Casa Pizzaria Westgate
RestaurantsOffshoot of a local pizza institution serving simple Neapolitan-style pies, pasta & appetizers.
La Casa Pizzaria Westgate
RestaurantsLina's Mexican Resturant
RestaurantsWhen you need something fast but actually satisfying, Lina's Mexican Restaurant hits the sweet spot with drive-thru convenience and…
Lina's Mexican Resturant
RestaurantsMula
RestaurantsWhen you're craving street-style done with intention, Mula nails it with blistered tortillas, slow-charred meats, and tacos that don’t…
Mula
RestaurantsMaru Sushi Korean Grill
RestaurantsContemporary outfit with a sushi bar also providing Korean BBQ, noodles & bento boxes.
Maru Sushi Korean Grill
RestaurantsAzteca | Family Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsAzteca | Family Mexican Restaurant keeps things classic with flame-broiled Azteca Steak, sizzling Shrimp Fajitas, cheesy Pollo Fundido, and…
Azteca | Family Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsEl Rancho
RestaurantsWhen you just need no-fuss comfort, El Rancho delivers homestyle Mexican plates that taste like someone’s abuela actually cooked, plus a…
El Rancho
RestaurantsKoi Sushi and Hibachi in Omaha
RestaurantsCraving rolls with a side of sizzle? Koi Sushi and Hibachi in Omaha does the trifecta with fresh sushi, satisfying bento boxes, and hibachi…
Koi Sushi and Hibachi in Omaha
RestaurantsAhi Sushi Ramen & Grill
RestaurantsStrip-mall eatery presenting a vast menu of Japanese & Chinese dishes, both classic & modern.
Ahi Sushi Ramen & Grill
RestaurantsGenji Japanese Steakhouse
RestaurantsStylish option with upscale teppenyaki grills in smart surrounds, sushi rolls & specialty cocktails.
Genji Japanese Steakhouse
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
RestaurantsGate 25 Bar and Restaurant
RestaurantsCraving elevated pub grub without the fuss? Gate 25 Bar and Restaurant dishes out shareable plates, burgers, flatbreads, and a legit chef’s…
Gate 25 Bar and Restaurant
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
RestaurantsEl Toro Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsEl Toro Mexican Restaurant has been a Lincoln staple since 1995, turning family recipes into sizzling fajitas, homemade enchiladas, and the…
El Toro Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsRita's Pizza and Chicken
RestaurantsRita's Pizza and Chicken does more than pepperoni. Think Tandoori Chicken Tikka Pizza, Chicken Alfredo pies, legit wings and broasted…
Rita's Pizza and Chicken
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
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsGrey Whale Sushi & Grill
RestaurantsGrey Whale Sushi & Grill keeps things unpretentious and tasty with fresh sushi and sashimi, cozy bowls of ramen, teriyaki, and Japanese…
Grey Whale Sushi & Grill
RestaurantsBrick Oven Pizzeria
RestaurantsWhen the week calls for low-key comfort, Brick Oven Pizzeria turns out craveable brick-oven pies with that just-right char and cheesy pull.…
Brick Oven Pizzeria
RestaurantsPho And Grill
RestaurantsPho And Grill is serving cozy bowls of pho, hot clay pot rice, and the kind of spring rolls you accidentally finish before the entrees…
Pho And Grill
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsChain serving Nashville-inspired hot chicken, including sandwiches and tenders, plus fries and kale slaw.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsLa Buvette Wine & Grocery
RestaurantsLa Buvette Wine & Grocery is that cozy spot where you pick a bottle off the shelf at retail, pay a corkage, then settle in with house-baked…
La Buvette Wine & Grocery
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsOtoro Sushi & Ramen
RestaurantsOtoro Sushi & Ramen keeps things straightforward, with fresh, high-quality fish, cozy vibes, and ramen that actually tastes like someone…
Otoro Sushi & Ramen
RestaurantsJTK Cuisine & Cocktails
RestaurantsRomantic destination in the Lincoln train station delivering New American plates & fine wines.
JTK Cuisine & Cocktails
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
RestaurantsThe Eatery Restaurant
RestaurantsFrom a garden-fresh salad bar and half-pound burgers to gluten-free and meatless picks, The Eatery Restaurant nails the dependable, no-fuss…
The Eatery Restaurant
RestaurantsMōMō | Pizzeria & Ristorante
RestaurantsMoMo Pizzeria & Ristorante keeps things chef-driven and fresh, with Neapolitan pies hand tossed from Farina 00 flour and baked in a…
MōMō | Pizzeria & Ristorante
RestaurantsNapoli's Haymarket
RestaurantsWhen cheesy, saucy comfort calls, Napoli's Haymarket delivers with build-your-own pies, the signature Napoli's Bianca Pizza, and garlic…
Napoli's Haymarket
RestaurantsCarmela's Bistro
RestaurantsCarmela's Bistro pairs chef-inspired American dishes with a legit wine list in a cozy, contemporary vibe. Think hand-cut steaks, pasta and…
Carmela's Bistro
RestaurantsHopCat
RestaurantsWoodwork-filled brew pub with a massive beer list offering creative pub fare & brunch items.
HopCat
RestaurantsNapoli's S. 48th
RestaurantsWhen the pasta-and-pizza craving hits, Napoli's S. 48th nails it with chewy, char-kissed pies like the garlicky Napoli's Bianca and…
Napoli's S. 48th
RestaurantsKitchen Table
RestaurantsCool locavore cafe preparing inventive sandwiches, with veggie options, tap beer & wine.
Kitchen Table
RestaurantsThe Boiler Room
RestaurantsFor a special-occasion dinner that still feels relaxed, The Boiler Room delivers rustic-chic loft vibes, a serious wine cellar, balanced…
The Boiler Room
RestaurantsRodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Lincoln
RestaurantsOutpost of a Brazilian steakhouse chain offering skewered meats carved tableside, plus a salad bar.
Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Lincoln
RestaurantsOllie & Hobbes Craft Kitchen | Lincoln
RestaurantsNeed a midweek pick‑me‑up that actually hits? Ollie & Hobbes Craft Kitchen | Lincoln runs a true craft kitchen, starting from scratch daily…
Ollie & Hobbes Craft Kitchen | Lincoln
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
RestaurantsCraving something smoky that still feels a little fancy? Dynamite Woodfire Grill leans into wood-fired and smoked favorites with a creative…
Dynamite Woodfire Grill
RestaurantsCooks Cafe
RestaurantsHearty comfort fare for breakfast and brunch, plus coffee and waffles, served in casual surroundings.
Cooks Cafe
RestaurantsSmokin Barrel BBQ
RestaurantsOld-school counter-serve offering brisket, ribs & other BBQ staples amid red-checkered tablecloths.
Smokin Barrel BBQ
RestaurantsYoshitomo
RestaurantsCreative sushi & Japanese small plates, offered with beer, wine & sake amid pub environs.
Yoshitomo
RestaurantsLula B's Breakfast, Brunch, and Bar
RestaurantsDowntown Omaha's Lula B's Breakfast, Brunch, and Bar keeps it simple in the best way, with breakfast-and-brunch staples and a proper…
Lula B's Breakfast, Brunch, and Bar
RestaurantsEverett's
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving chicken wings and burgers as well as sandwiches, ribs, fries and beer.
Everett's
RestaurantsBrother Sebastian's
RestaurantsChoice cuts delivered by staff dressed as monks in cozy digs with romantic nooks & fireplaces.
Brother Sebastian's
RestaurantsMangia Italiana
RestaurantsInformal counter-serve spot offering standard Italian & Sicilian sandwiches, pizzas & pasta dishes.
Mangia Italiana
RestaurantsEngine House Cafe
RestaurantsHearty American breakfast, lunch & dinner in a former fire station with an original wood ceiling.
Engine House Cafe
RestaurantsThe Copper Kettle Mule Bar and Eatery
RestaurantsLaid-back, modern bar featuring a menu of mules crafted with fresh ingredients.
The Copper Kettle Mule Bar and Eatery
RestaurantsKMR Fusion & Sushi
RestaurantsKMR Fusion & Sushi brings playful fusion rolls, fresh sushi, and hearty poke bowls, all from chefs who take the food seriously, not…
KMR Fusion & Sushi
RestaurantsPita & Naan
RestaurantsCasual, family-run restaurant serving Mediterranean staples including shawarma, gyros, falafel, naans and curry dishes.
Pita & Naan
RestaurantsGood Evans
RestaurantsGood Evans does made-from-scratch breakfast and lunch with heart, the kind that turns a weekday into a small victory. Expect creative…
Good Evans
RestaurantsLouie M's Burgerlust
RestaurantsKick this week up a notch at Louie M's Burger Lust, where an extensive lineup of burgers, legit breakfasts, stacked sandwiches, seasonal…
Louie M's Burgerlust
RestaurantsCibo Vino
RestaurantsCozy eatery boasting rustic fare such as pasta, pizza, burgers and risotto plus wine and beer.
Cibo Vino
RestaurantsHog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsCounter-serve BBQ chain serving ribs, brisket & pulled pork in a low-key atmosphere.
Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsDundee Dell
RestaurantsDundee Dell, newly renovated and a neighborhood staple, still nails elevated British-meets-American pub fare for when you want comfort…
Dundee Dell
RestaurantsFamous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsOutlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsDANTE
RestaurantsItalian food including wood-fired pies made from local ingredients in cozy digs.
DANTE
RestaurantsKoen Japanese BBQ & Sushi
RestaurantsKoen Japanese BBQ & Sushi lets you do the fun part, searing marinated meats on tabletop grills, then chase it with fresh rolls, ramen, and…
Koen Japanese BBQ & Sushi
RestaurantsLegacy Chophouse
RestaurantsUpscale restaurant showcasing steakhouse entrees, salads and lobster bisque, plus a salad bar.
Legacy Chophouse
RestaurantsRenteria Taco Rico
RestaurantsWhen the lunch clock is unforgiving, Renteria Taco Rico nails it with counter-service speed, family recipes, and fresh-as-it-gets…
Renteria Taco Rico
RestaurantsC. Berrys Barbecue
RestaurantsLow and slow is the move at C. Berrys Barbecue, with brisket, ribs, jalapeño cheddar hot links and tender burnt ends. Grab a Trinity…
C. Berrys Barbecue
RestaurantsBlue Sushi Sake Grill
RestaurantsModern, clubby restaurant featuring sushi & Japanese tapas, plus fancy mixed drinks.
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
RestaurantsDolomiti | Pizzeria & Enoteca
RestaurantsWhen you want wood-fired sourdough that tastes like someone cared, Dolomiti | Pizzeria & Enoteca leans Northern Italian with seasonal…
Dolomiti | Pizzeria & Enoteca
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
RestaurantsRay's Wings & Pizza/Ray's Original Buffalo Wings is a quick cross-river fix for game nights, turning out Buffalo-style wings in homemade…
Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza and Taproom
RestaurantsSmokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza and Taproom brings crackly, wood-fired pies to Midtown Crossing, plus a self-pour tap wall with 25+ beers,…
Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza and Taproom
RestaurantsPiezano's
RestaurantsPiezano's keeps it classic with multiple crust types, a lineup of Italian specialties, and beer or wine to make decisions easier. It’s the…
Piezano's
RestaurantsThe Committee Chophouse
RestaurantsWhether you're plotting a date night or a small victory lap, The Committee Chophouse revives the classic chophouse with 1,200-degree seared…
The Committee Chophouse
Restaurants30hop
Restaurants30hop nails that rare combo of made-from-scratch comfort food and globally curious flavors, with a deep bench of rotating local craft…
30hop
RestaurantsOutback Steakhouse
RestaurantsBoisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.
Outback Steakhouse
RestaurantsVincenzo's Ristorante
RestaurantsVincenzo's Ristorante is locally owned with a laid back vibe, exceptional service, and extraordinary homemade Italian staples that hit the…
Vincenzo's Ristorante
RestaurantsBilly's
RestaurantsSophisticated restaurant in a historic building offering American fare such as seafood & sandwiches.
Billy's
RestaurantsVilla Amore
RestaurantsCasual, family-run restaurant serving authentic Italian fare such as tortellini ala vodka and chicken parmesan.
Villa Amore
RestaurantsMulberry BBQ
RestaurantsMulberry BBQ keeps it classic with brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and sausage, then sneaks in fun twists like the Italian Brisket on ciabatta…
Mulberry BBQ
RestaurantsGood Lookin'
RestaurantsWhether you’re rallying the crew or sneaking a quiet solo bite, Good Lookin' nails the neighborhood brunch vibe with elevated Midwestern…
Good Lookin'
RestaurantsCharred Burger + Bar
RestaurantsHere in Lincoln, Charred Burger + Bar grills juicy, Nebraska-raised Wagyu patties that actually taste like someone cared, with creative…
Charred Burger + Bar
RestaurantsHonest Abe's - Downtown
RestaurantsHonest Abe's - Downtown keeps Lincoln fed with cheeky, flavor-packed burgers, a rotating lineup for when you're feeling bold, plus properly…
Honest Abe's - Downtown
RestaurantsTacos Los Hermanos
RestaurantsCasual, family-run eatery specializing in birria tacos and other traditional dishes.
Tacos Los Hermanos
RestaurantsFarmHouse Cafe & Bakery
RestaurantsFor those mornings when only country-style comfort food will do, FarmHouse Cafe & Bakery delivers big flavors, bigger portions, and those…
FarmHouse Cafe & Bakery
RestaurantsShredders Pizza
RestaurantsShredders Pizza is serving the kind of weeknight-saving pies Omaha folks actually crave, from classic cup & char pepperoni to playful…
Shredders Pizza
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
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
RestaurantsBrisket, ribs, and pulled pork that taste like someone actually babysat the pit all day, plus baked beans and fried cabbage that belong on…
Wayne's New Skoo BBQ
RestaurantsHonest Abe's - North
RestaurantsBurgers are the star of the menu at this relaxed eatery, known for its creative toppings and hand-cut fries.
Honest Abe's - North
RestaurantsShiki
RestaurantsShiki is gearing up to bring sleek, creative Asian fusion to the Omaha Council Bluffs orbit, and the early vibes look worth the wait. Peek…
Shiki
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
RestaurantsIsles Pub & Pizza
RestaurantsStraightforward tavern dishing out pizza, wings & other bar bites in a low-key setting.
Isles Pub & Pizza
RestaurantsTokyo Sushi
RestaurantsTokyo Sushi keeps it relaxed with solid rolls like California, Salmon, and Hawaii, plus teriyaki and udon when you're not in a raw-fish…
Tokyo Sushi
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsThe Stuffed Olive - Omaha
RestaurantsIf your go-to vodka soda needs a glow-up, The Stuffed Olive - Omaha has 100+ martinis, soft leather seating, and a menu of shareables that…
The Stuffed Olive - Omaha
RestaurantsCasa Bovina
RestaurantsCasa Bovina delivers seasonal tasting menus and expertly composed plates starring Certified Piedmontese beef, all from an open, chef-driven…
Casa Bovina
RestaurantsPho Factory
RestaurantsPho Factory keeps it simple and satisfying near the UNL campus with steaming bowls of pho built on family recipes, crisp spring rolls, and…
Pho Factory
RestaurantsBanhwich Cafe
RestaurantsModern counter-service cafe offering a variety of banh mi sandwiches, bubble tea & frozen yogurt.
Banhwich Cafe
RestaurantsBlue Sushi Sake Grill
RestaurantsModern, clubby restaurant featuring sushi & Japanese tapas, plus fancy mixed drinks.
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
RestaurantsMisty's Restaurant & Lounge
RestaurantsMisty's Restaurant & Lounge is the kind of local spot you call when only a char-grilled steak or prime rib will do, with classic seafood…
Misty's Restaurant & Lounge
RestaurantsToast
RestaurantsHomestyle burgers, sandwiches, salads, and the kind of cozy bar bite that hits right... Toast keeps things simple and satisfying for a…
Toast
RestaurantsThe Brunch Box
RestaurantsWhether your crew is split between biscuits and gravy, loaded tots, or a breakfast pizza moment, The Brunch Box nails the classics and lets…
The Brunch Box
RestaurantsHomeGrown Omaha - Blackstone
RestaurantsCasual, bustling brunch eatery offering dishes made with locally-sourced ingredients.
HomeGrown Omaha - Blackstone
RestaurantsWings and Rings
RestaurantsModern sports bar with a wide range of wing flavors, plus other pub eats & kids' deals.
Wings and Rings
RestaurantsSakura Japanese Restaurant & Ramen
RestaurantsFamily-owned and proudly local, Sakura Japanese Restaurant & Ramen leans on authentic yakitori, takoyaki, pork belly stir fried udon, and…
Sakura Japanese Restaurant & Ramen
RestaurantsEarly Bird Lincoln
RestaurantsEarly Bird Lincoln keeps mornings interesting with creative benedicts, playful pancakes, and waffles that hit the sweet spot, plus all the…
Early Bird Lincoln
Restaurants801 Chophouse
RestaurantsPrime cuts of beef, seafood & a large wine selection offered in an elegant, clubby setting.
801 Chophouse
RestaurantsHF Crave
RestaurantsHF Crave turns Nebraskan beef from Hollenbeck Farms into wildly good burgers layered with everything from peanut butter to smoked brisket…
HF Crave
RestaurantsSuper Taco
RestaurantsSuper Taco keeps it simple and ridiculously good, with carne asada, tacos, rolled tacos, burritos, and enchiladas made fresh. Bright,…
Super Taco
RestaurantsLeadBelly
RestaurantsCasual outpost serving burgers, sandwiches & finger foods, plus funky cocktails & local draft beer.
LeadBelly
RestaurantsMemoir
RestaurantsMemoir is a signature grill built for lingering stories, with a nostalgia-kissed vibe, craveable American plates, brunch, and cocktails…
Memoir
RestaurantsThe Green Gateau
RestaurantsIf you're craving a spot that nails casually elegant without the fuss, The Green Gateau serves European-inspired French and American plates…
The Green Gateau
RestaurantsMellow Mushroom
RestaurantsFunky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
Mellow Mushroom
RestaurantsBuzzard Billy's
RestaurantsBuzzard Billy's brings legit Cajun-Creole comfort to the Haymarket, the kind of jambalaya and blackened catfish that makes game days taste…
Buzzard Billy's
RestaurantsM's Pub
RestaurantsNew American hub with a marble bar serving creative & classic items in a modern, industrial setting.
M's Pub
RestaurantsMahogany Prime Steakhouse
RestaurantsSophisticated restaurant offering steaks, seafood & creative cocktails in refined surroundings.
Mahogany Prime Steakhouse
RestaurantsFine-dining-style establishment offering classic steakhouse fare, cocktails & a big menu of sides.
The Drover
RestaurantsLandmark chophouse specializing in steaks marinated in whiskey then grilled to order in rustic digs.
The Drover
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