Au Courant

I don't think I can leave a glowing enough review for this place that even does it justice! If I could rate 10 stars I would. Au Courant is one of THEE best restaurants in Omaha. We did the tasting menu which is 6 courses plus wine pairings. I didn't think I would be full by the end but by the fourth course I nearly was stuffed and I barely could keep up on my wine parings (this is a good thing meaning the pours aren't just sips!) Each course was absolutely fabulous and unique. The sommelier did an amazing job talking about each paring and was super fun and nice to interact with. Our waiter was also pretty great and lively. We ended the dinner with a little espresso and that was a pretty great end to a perfect dinner and experience. I literally can not wait to come here again. If I had the money, I'd be here every week (note that this place is a little pricey but as you can tell...worth every penny). I also would probably make a reservation if you plan on coming here! The atmosphere is gorgeous, with romantic lighting and intimate tables. Great for dates, one-on-ones, or small groups!

A group of friends and I visited Au Courant for one of their birthday dinners. I had never been to Au Courant, but had heard good things, so I was super excited!When we walked in to the restaurant we were immediately greeted by a lively atmosphere, lots of plants and fun decor, a cool bar at the center, and a wonderful host who sat us at our table. We had made a reservation, and I'm so glad we did because they were very busy. It added to the bustling ambiance, so I didn't mind, but just be sure you call ahead/book online as it seemed very few walk ins were getting tables.Our group of four each decided to dine a la carte. Just a note, if you want to do the Chef's Tasting Menu or the A La Carte menu, the decision has to be made for the whole table. You can't do half the people doing a la carte and half the chef's menu, so definitely decide beforehand how your group will dine.They have a great list of wine, beer, cocktails, and spirits. I had the Fat Orange Cat IPA (because I like IPAs and have a fat orange cat myself), and it was light and crisp, perfect for the hot summer day. My friend ordered the Cola cocktail, and it tasted exactly like a Coca Cola but had some hidden gin and sherry in there. So, as I said, our group did the a la carte menu, and because of that we got to order lots of different things and share a few bites of each, which I loved. For starters, we had three:-Chovy's Egg: We actually each got one of these, and I recommend that because it's not gigantic (and it doesn't need to be, because it's packed with flavor). This is titled after the chef de cuisine's nickname (Chovy) so we knew this would be good if he put his name on it, and we were correct. It was a perfectly cooked little egg with a garlic aioli piped on top, sitting atop a bed of zucchini, corn, and a few other crunchy veg bits. It was a perfect bite to start the meal out.-Crostini Baguette: These were tasty little toasted baguette slices topped with a mixture of black beans, bacon, some green sprigs, and a smoky little aftertaste that worked so well with the crunchy bite of baguette. -Tartare: This was so surprisingly delicious. It arrived as a little sphere of tartare mixed with corn and a cabbage topping, with some little toast points to dip into it. It was refreshing and heavenly the way they paired the veggies with the tartare. Our group ordered three different entrees:-Flatiron: My choice, and it was decadent and deceptively filling. It was cut into four strips, which made it a lot easier to manage on the plate. Each piece I sliced off literally melted in my mouth, and the orange jus that it was drizzled in was so flavorful. The accompaniments were some veggies that were seasoned expertly, and potato pave which were little expertly fried up pieces of potato squares (I know that sounds weird, but they are in my dreams now). -Pork Tomahawk: This was my husband's choice, and he couldn't be happier. The tomahawk was glazed in a tomato flavor, and covered in small yam slices and some greenery on top, adding the meaty, greeny, and sweet flavors all together in each bite.-Chicken: My friend ordered this and it was so tender that he didn't need a knife to cut pieces off, they were just falling off the bone! It came with apple, turnips, and a salsa verde all on the plate mixed with the chicken, so another example of the flavors all working together in harmony.We tried two desserts that we shared:-Pudding Cup: This looked similar to the Italian dessert "budding" but it was a lot heavier. The layers of pudding were a rich chocolate and a heavy cream, with a large square marshmallow on top. Don't get me wrong - it tasted amazing, but you could only have a few bites due to the heaviness, so sharing it was the right decision. -"Corn": This was the "tasting menu" dessert, and it was five different variations of corn, but as a semi-sweet taste. It had a sweet corn almost "cheesecake" polenta base, with a corn ice cream swiped on top, and was accompanied by a sweet popcorn praline, hibiscus caramel dots, and little dollops of corn pudding. They took corn and made it a dessert, and I'm absolutely here for it.With the excellent service, high quality fare, and great vibes in the ambiance, I would definitely recommend Au Courant for your next special occasion, date night, or just to check out the new menus they have each week!

Dining here is always a special occasion. A Tapas event was a bit of a throwback to the former Spanish restaurant that was at their location. An all à la cart menu allowed for tasting multiple dishes, all meant to be shared. Wine selections that included Spanish vintages was an added plus. This special, running four days, was quickly sold out for every timeslot, which tells you how great the anticipation was for this event! Service as always was excellent, and the ambience was loud and fun!

I usually always prefer appetizers and dessert to mains. This place is a complete opposite. Steak was the highlight. It was very delicious. The pasta was probably the second best. Chovy's eggs are very salty and the desserts, despite their exotic names, are not great. And the seats we had were facing the hallway to the kitchen and for someReason I can smell bathroom the whole time.

The food was delicious! The chovy's egg for this week reminded me of a breakfast bowl, but in a good way! The tartare melted in your mouth, and the focaccia was toasted to perfection. The tagliatelle was a combination of herby, savory, and cheesy, making the dish very comforting. For the main, we got lamb pave, which was slow braised and crusted with rosemary and paired with a white bean puree and carrots and leeks to offset the richness of the dish. The second dish was duck breast, paired with a potato mash, peaches and carrots. The light fruity flavors of the peach really balanced meal! Service was great! Our server was knowledgeable and funny, making our experience very upbeat.

What an experience! We were in town for a college visit and decided on the tasting menu. Each course was beautifully plated and delicious! The fact that the menu changes weekly and can remain so creative and delicious is really something special. Wonderful service as well and I highly recommend the cocktail warm sweater or something like that. Honestly the best drink I have ever tasted!

I have had Au Courant on my list every time I've gone to Omaha to visit my mom. We finally tried it on our most recent trip.It was a very unique dining experience, and we enjoyed ourselves. The restaurant is also really cute and has a nice atmosphere.Two of our party wanted to order the chefs tasting menu ($75 pp), while two of us wanted to do the a la carte menu. When we were seated, we were told that you have to do one or the other as a table. So that was disappointing.My husband ordered the oysters and the pork cheek, and he liked the oysters but didn't love the pork cheek dish. I ordered the rösti (delicious and I wish I ordered more), prosciutto & beet (not for me), and the tagliatelle (probably the best thing any of us ordered - so yummy!).I forgot to take photos of most of our food because the dishes were brought out at different times and we were too busy eating haha. But I did get a photo of the prosciutto & beet!

A gem! Came here to celebrate my birthday and tried out the tasting menu. All the courses were amazing, service was very friendly & personable, and the ambiance felt like a taste of Europe Hidden within the Benson strip!

Absolutely delicious! My husband and I did the six course chef's tasting menu. Every dish was amazing. It was as if each taste got better and better. The ambiance was nice and our server was great. The pacing was just right and we had a wonderful date night.

Au Courant is a fantastic French restaurant tucked away in Benson. An assuming store front hides a beautifully decorated restaurant with a welcoming interior. The wait staff were all incredibly kind and helpful. We tried the tasting menu with the wine pairing and loved almost every dish. The first bite - a butter coated radish - was not our favorite, but besides that, all of the dishes were perfectly portioned, well balanced, and delicious. The accompanying wine pairings highlighted the dishes as well as being a lovely tasting journey around the world of wine. I think my favorite dish of the night was either the strip or the tortellini, but they were all so good. I would highly recommend visiting Au Courant, either for the tasting menu (which rotates weekly) or the Ala carte menu - you truly can't go wrong!