Backlot Taphouse

We think we have found our new favorite pizza place in Omaha. We never heard about "Detroit style" pizza but we now love it. It's a rectangular pizza, four generous slices, with a medium crust, lots of sauce, and great toppings. Like an old-style taphouse, you go up to the bar to place your order. We've usually waited in line with 2-4 people ahead of us, and we've learned that if we want to carry out to order online and walk in. The line wait is worth it though because it's personal, you get your drinks at the same time, and you know where you are in the queue to get your food. The metal chairs may not be the most comfortable, but the high tops and tables are big, solid wood and comfy. It's not a loud sports bar, although there is plenty of sports stuff around. It's just casual and friendly. We go back every week or so. love it.

I am obsessed with this pizza place! I went to the Elkhorn location months ago, and can't stop thinking about the texture and taste of these Detroit pizzas.This was my first time coming to the Aksarben location, and it was a much different vibe from the standard restaurant experience we had in Elkhorn. I made a reservation for 8, and the day before our dinner, the manager called to let me know it was a UNO hockey night, so they couldn't get us in until a little later than planned. This worked fine for us, and the manager was very nice about it.When calling ahead to make my reservation, I mentioned bringing in a cake for a birthday, and they said there was no problem with putting this in the back and no charge for us to eat it there. When my party got there, we were told there was no freezer space for our ice cream cake -- this was my bad, I should have clarified over the phone this needed a freezer rather than a fridge! Luckily, they recommended cold Stone next-door, and the staff there allowed us to store our cake for an hour free of charge!!The overall venue here is much more like a sports bar than a restaurant. It was very loud at all times, although it was only about half full at the later time we came in. There were some fun table games to play like tic-tac-toe, connect the dots, And table shots. There is a pretty limited bar menu, as they are primarily known for their beers on tap, of which they have plenty! The mule I got was fine.I absolutely love the butchers word pizza, it has all the toppings I like, and they are very generous with these! My friend got a regular pepperoni pizza, and when I tried it, I realized the reason I love this spot so much is the oil they use on their pizza dough-- this sees into the dough, and gives it such an amazing flavor. Unfortunately, my pizza here had a thicker crust. Then the butchers word I got in Elkhorn, so it wasn't quite as good. Still a great pizza, but not the high I was chasing From a couple months ago!All in all, I would prefer to return to the Elkhorn location for a quieter restaurant vibe, and probably a more consistent product without event driven business.

This is abar that serves Detroit-style pizza to soak up the alcohol.It's a place to hang out, catch up, maybe watch some sports and then walk over to the arena for whatever event is happening.The pizza is really really good, especially the barbecue chicken pie.We drank water, but the bar looked like it had a good assortment of craft beer and cocktails.Service was a lacking. The bartender was the only FOH worker, so we had to order at the bar, gather our own drinks and bus our own table. Hopefully it was just an off night.3.5 stars, rounding up to 4.

We stopped here again before another hockey game, and I was surprised they had the full menu available from what it appeared. We went with the butchers pizza that tasted amazing. This was my first time with Detroit style pizza and it did not disappoint. I also ordered the bacon cheddar sticks that were very good as well. Our pizza easily fed my husband and myself, and we took home leftovers. They have a decent selection on the menu, so I definitely plan to visit again and try something different.

Stopped here again for food and ordered pizza this time. I'm not a huge deep dish pizza fan, but this pizza was legit. The butcher's pizza (I think that's what it was called) was loaded with sausage, cheese, onions, and pepperoni that tasted great! Lots of beer on tap to choose from too. The service was quick, and the employees were friendly.

What a great meal. This was right by my hotel and I liked what I saw on the menu. Was going to go later than what I did, but my stomach wanted food sooner than later. I went in a little before 4 pm. It was me and another couple in there. I decided to sit at the bar and the bartender, at the time was great. She had a good personality and was very helpful. I started off with a Tropical Fun Pants beer. This I really liked. I was expecting more of a bitter beer, but it was truly a fruity wheat beer. I would get a 6 pack of this. I also tried a sample of a few other ones as well. They have close to 20 beers on tap. Heck, maybe more. Now, lets get to the eats. I started off with traditional PBJ wings. Coated in a peanut butter sauce, with a side of a jelly type sauce and ranch. And much to my surprise, the wings were breaded and provided a nice crunch when biting in to them. These were very good. I also got a buffalo chicken pizza. This was excellent, as well. The crust was great. Reminded me of a Pizza Hut Pan Pizza. It had plenty of buffalo sauce and chicken. My only complaint about this would be the bleu cheese sauce. I would have preferred bleu cheese crumbles. But, that's just me. Oh, another bartender took over after the original bartender left. He was great as well.

Just stopped in on a whim. Will be back! Great space, great staff, great music. This pizza is amazing and the bartender made a great suggestion for the beer. Can't wait to come back in Spring.

I stopped in before a movie and had myself one of their pizzas and a couple of beers on tap. Sat at the bar and received great service. Noise level was what it should be with it not being too busy. The pizza was good but not great, but will still gladly have it again but maybe a different one.Their tap list is on par and changes regularly which is nice.

Backlot is a great place to stop in in Aksarben for a good bite of food with a decent tap list. I had the pizza and the loaded fries, both of which came out quickly and were satiating. While I wish the beer list had a few more local beers on it, there's still plenty to choose from. Backlot remains a solid place to drink and eat in Aksarben.

Wandering from downtown to Aksarben in search of locales open for lunch on a holiday, we found the Backlot Taphouse. What a find!I love pizza and while I've tried and tolerated Chicago deep dish, NY style remains my go-to but ... Detroit pizza! Oh. my. grace!The size here is perfect for two, but don't worry, it's nobody's personal pan. We had the four-cheese and the aroma was intoxicating. The flavors of the different cheeses came through, the rich tomato-y sauce and a delicious buttery crust with that to-die-for cheese crunch -- it would be easy to overdose, but one slice/one quarter of the pizza was enough. And now I have a hefty leftover slice for later!There seemed to be a wide variety of IPAs available, but I'm not a fan, so we went with a cherry cider that was really good.We tried the cheese pizza in order to get an idea of the basics. I can't wait to go again and try some of the other varieties.Last but not least, the people here are great! Order at the bar, they deliver to your table, and really seem to care about what you think. Give them a try!