The best restaurants in Omaha are scattered throughout the city, so no matter where you’re headed, you’re likely to find a great place for dinner nearby.
Whether it’s a first date or an anniversary meal, check out these Omaha restaurants that suit a range of budget and dietary needs. Sushi? Steak? Vegan? We’ve got you covered.
French fare
Photo courtesy of La Buvette
The atmosphere at La Buvette is so completely charming. There’s dim lighting and wine bottles lining the walls of this bistro in the Old Market. Reservations aren’t necessary, and if the weather’s nice, you’ll want to grab a table outside.
Fine dining
Photo courtesy of The Boiler Room
Another Old Market restaurant may rightfully be known as having the most unforgettable meal in Omaha. The Boiler Room is fine dining at its best, with the most creative food and cocktails in the city.
Sushi and sake
Photo courtesy of Blue Sushi Sake Grill
If you’re craving sushi, Blue Sushi Sake Grill is the place to go. This hip, local chain has a three locations in Omaha. Try the saki while you’re there. If your budget is tight, you can’t beat the Happy Hour prices at Blue.
Vegan food made with love
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Omaha’s popular vegan restaurant, Modern Love, has food so good, even your meat-eating date will love it. Its new digs are in Midtown Omaha, but you can expect the same gourmet comfort food from Isa Chandra Moskowitz that you had at the original location.
Try the chef’s menu
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Head to Au Courant if you’re an adventurous couple, and put your meal in the chef’s hands. The chef’s menu at this Benson restaurant is unexpected but always delicious. For an additional fee, you can have wine paired with the courses.
The Blackstone date night
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The Blackstone District is home to several hip restaurants that make a casual but impressive date night destination.
- A good bet is Stirnella, a gastropub serving creative American and global cuisine. Don’t skip the desserts there.
- For a more casual but still date-worthy meal, try Mula or Butterfish.
Dinner in Dundee
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Dundee is a small but historic neighborhood and its home to a strip of restaurants on Underwood Avenue that are ideal for date nights.
- Avoli is top notch with prices to match.
- If the weather’s nice, choose Mark’s Bistro and sit on the patio with charming lights strewn overhead.
Gourmet for less
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It’s a little off-the-beaten-path but it’s sure to impress, Sage Bistro is the restaurant operated out of Metro Community College Culinary Institute. Here you can dine on gourmet, multi-course meals for a fraction of the cost, thanks to the chefs-in-training who work there.
The classic steak date
Omaha’s known for its steaks, but which classic steak house is best for dates? Brother Sebastian’s is a long-running restaurant with a dim setting reminiscent of a monastery. It’s romantic, but not in an awkward way, even with that monastery feel.
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