The Most Delicious Bars in Omaha

Stella's Bar and Grill

★★★★☆ 4.4 (869) • $$

"I visited Stella's a little while back when my sister was visiting town, as we both love a good burger and heard great things about Stella's. Parking was easy with a big lot outside, and despite arriving on the early side for dinner, it was already quite busy. At times you may have to wait a bit for a table, so be prepared for that or call ahead for a takeout order. We were able to get seats at the bar, and the bartender was friendly. Our food came out fast, which was great. We each ordered a cheeseburger, which were really good and we got them with all the toppings that they come with. The burgers were just a good, simple, classic burger, and are a pretty good price for the size. The atmosphere is a very casual, neighborhood burger place. I believe they have outdoor seating as well, which is great for nice weather days. We really enjoyed our food and will definitely return!"

Mula Mexican Kitchen & Tequileria

★★★★☆ 4.1 (540) • $$

"This was a great experience. The ambiance is super friendly, relaxed yet vibrant, and cool to be around. The tacos are LEGIT. My shrimp taco was the best. Taco. Ever. The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the flavor pairing of the other ingredients is tangy and perfect. The margarita was standard but good. Next time I'd want to get the cucumber jalapeño mixed. The people next to us were raving about how good it was.See you soon, Mula!"

Hook and Lime

★★★★☆ 4 (553) • $$

"I've come here since I was in college and this place is great. If you come here you must get the chips, all of there dips and even the hot sauces are good, so you can't go wrong. The margaritas are also so very good. You can't go wrong. I also love that there's parking in the back! There's always street parking, but a good place near downtown with a free parking lot, it's the best."

Wilson & Washburn

★★★★☆ 4.2 (447) • $$

"2 stars because my fries were crispy, it was a good-sized basket of them, and they have a nice beer selection on tap.This was my second visit, and the service was horrible both times. The first time I was in, a few friends and I stopped in to grab a beer. There was no room at the bar, so we were seated at a table, and when our waiter came by and set down silverware, I told him we were just there to grab a quick drink. He snatched the napkin rolls of silverware away like he was angry and took a good 10 minutes before returning to take our drink order. After bringing us our beers, he never came by to check on us and didn't say a word when he set down our bill or came to collect payment. On my second visit, a friend and I sat at the bar to order drinks and snacks. The place had maybe a dozen other customers, and our drink order was taken quickly. Unfortunately, the good service stops there. My Bloody Mary was the worst I have ever tasted - like liquid cocktail sauce with extra horseradish. Absolutely undrinkable. I apologized and asked for a beer instead when my friend flagged her down to order food (which we received fairly quickly). She ignored us the rest of our time there. Never asked if the food was OK, if I wanted another drink once my beer was gone, or even if we were ready for our bill, despite our clearly empty glasses and food baskets pushed out of the way. Unloading the dishwasher, checking her phone, and chatting it up with the cook was more important than the handful of patrons still in the restaurant. We flagged her down, paid, and took ourselves up the road to another establishment. I'd be hard pressed to give this place a third chance."

Noli's Pizzeria - Blackstone

★★★★☆ 4.1 (469) • $$

"Sorry forgot the flavor of the pizza - I just know it was a medium and it was scrumptious and really great to munch on! Service was great - waiter delivered the food to us in a timely manner. Ambiance was great, we ate during a summer month, so there was a nice sunny (non-cold) breeze from the open porch window, while we were eating pizza."

Omaha Tap House - Downtown

★★★★☆ 3.9 (508) • $$

"What a dive! When we walked in on a Friday night, it was packed...and for a good reason! Casual, typical sports bar ambiance. Great service and delicious food and drinks. Our water cups were always filled, servers gave us enough attention without being intrusive, price was just right. Only complaint was that the brussel sprouts were not as cooked soft as we would generally like. They were crispy, just had a bit of a bite to them. The burgers were so large though, I'd recommend just skipping the appetizers altogether. Cajun fries are an absolute MUST. Best Cajun fries that I've had, period. My berry burger was like nothing that I have ever tasted before but I loved the sweet and salty combo. The blue cheese burger was interestingly soft and juicy, my partner compared it to biting into a beefy pot pie. He loved it though and was sad he couldn't finish it all because the portions are huge. The takeaway? No apps, order the Cajun fries, the burgers are delicious."

801 Chophouse at the Paxton

★★★★☆ 4.1 (456) • $$$$

"Amazing steaks and amazing service. I came on a Tuesday evening with 3 co-workers. There was plenty of seating available, but I heard it gets packed on the weekends. The dining room is large, with velvet booths and private rooms. The menu ranges from apps, meats, entrees, toppers, sides and dessert. They also bring fresh bread to start. I ordered a Ribeye medium on its own. It had great marbleization and fantastic flavor. The sides were incredible as well. Highly recommend the brocollini, mashed potatoes and the Brussel sprouts. The four of us were too full to finish our steaks and sides.The menu is on the pricey side, but can be worth is for a work meal or a nice night out."

Charred Burger + Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (452) • $$

"We where looking somewhere to eat dinner . On V day . Yes yes I know we didn't plan ahead and didn't make reservations anywhere . ‍ So we came up to this place Charred Burger . Stop by and asked the wait for 2 . Staff memeber said I could seat you now . I was like ok let me go get wife . Ok let's start with the review. lol Place is very clean love the atmosphere the vibe was good . We sat down . Waiter was awesome ! The wait was a bit long which it was understandable due to being VDay for our food Drinks kept on coming our waiter was awesome . We ordered a app which was some cheese curds they were amazing! The ranch though was one of the best! Then we got our burgers which were so freaking amazing !Everything all around was amazing I think we found our burger place here in Omaha, by the way we just moved here from Arizona! Thank you once again .and sorry for the long review ! 5/5 stars!! For this place!"

Piezon's Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 4.3 (278) • $$

"Wings are very good especially the buffalo, pizza is great as well, place was packed and we were still able to get seated and food came out in a timely matter"

Jams Midtown

★★★★☆ 3.8 (346) • $$

"They have my favorite white sangria with extra cherries always made right! The meatloaf and fish and chips are the best in the area. It's close to my home and I'm always excited to have date nights here. Great service!"

Shucks Fish House & Oyster Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (250) • $$

"I like Shucks - good food in a comfortable atmosphere. Friendly and efficient service.We started with the Shucks puppies, which are really not like hush puppies at all, but are shrimp, grits, and cheese. They were fine; basically I'm going to be happy with anything that's made into a ball and deep-fried. Right? I got the blackened cod with red beans and rice. It was fine but i probably won't get it again. It came with a LOT of red beans and rice. In my opinion, if they cut the size of the red beans and rice serving in half and replaced it with slaw, salad, literally anything...that the amount of red beans and rice would still be more than what the average diner would need.We appreciate that Shucks has a variety of hot sauces on the table, and malt vinegar (it is a huge peeve of mine when places that serve fish and chips don't have malt vinegar).Happy hour specials are great, enjoyed the margarita.Music was on but the volume was low enough that we could have a conversation over never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down.I didn't get the clam chowder this time - but I've had it before and honestly, I swear it was the best clam chowder I ever had. Way, way better than some I've eaten at legendary San Francisco places. I didn't get it this time; maybe I was worried it would let me down. But it would never do that, right? I'll make sure to get it next time."

The Matt Bar And Grill

★★★★☆ 3.5 (366) • $$

"Huge place! Lots of tables and great for family gatherings or parties! Sports bar vibe..with high tops ..beer and casual feel. Awesome menu though! Was there for a Teammates Mentoring gathering with lots of yummy appetizers."

712 Eat + Drink

★★★★☆ 4.4 (202) • $$

"We came in with a huge group that took up most of the restaurant and were able to all be seated at once. An entire baseball team, parents, and families.Service was great and we were all able to make it back in time for our next game (Slumpbuster baseball tournament).Food was well loved all around. My kiddos had wings and flatbread pizza. I too had the gluten free margarita flatbread pizza which was more tasty than most GF stuff I eat.We would definitely eat here again if we were in the area. Great staff and friendly attentive service.My only ding was the bartender tried to pull off pouring my margarita with salt on the rim over the salt into a non-salted glass. It's my pet peeve as I hate the taste of salt in any drink and for the price, if ordered without salt, should just remake the drink and he seemed shocked I asked him to do so."

Omaha Tap House - Pepperwood

★★★★☆ 3.9 (234) • $$

"I'm convinced that Omaha Tap House has the best salad in Omaha! The fajita steak salad is so delicious, I get it every time and it never disappoints. I love all their appetizer options, including the cheese curds (they are massive!). I recommend this place for newbies in Omaha, you won't be disappointed!"

Hacienda Real

★★★★☆ 4 (180) • $$

"Recommended by lady who cut my hair about 20 minutes ago. Here I am. Mexico CocaCola coming. Chili relenos burrito also requested. 5 Stars alone for Mex Coke!! All all is real good as expected. Tortillas don't appear handmade but no complaints. They are real good as is."

Zio's Pizzeria

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (325) • $

"Over all great experience and very inexpensive. The environment was very family friendly and our server Zane - although busy was very attentive and social. The Meatball sub was really great, and super filling. Would recommend if you are looking for a pizzeria!"

Odyssey Downtown

★★★★★ 4.6 (126) • $$$

"Our first here. Lunch today of various choices. Crunch Burger, rare, for me. Herb fries. Plane Jane burger also. Water drinks. Is a restored old downtown setting. The best. Wowzr food experience."

Piedmont Bistro by Venue

★★★★☆ 3.7 (190) • $$

"AMAZING!!! from the appetizers, to the drink, to the main meal... It was awesome! The staff was nice, and even though they were short, they were very attentive!"

Mai Thai

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (269) • $$

"My first time here, glad I decided to treat myself to lunch. I think I like better than the place on saddle creek which has been my go to for years. But the last I went there I was very disappointed. The drunken noodles were on point, sweet, Spivey flavorful exactly what I am looking for in a drunken noodle. I also appreciated the fact that I didn't have to ask for chop sticks. The veg egg rolls were crispy, tasty and not grasp at all. I will be back again Tip: if you pay on cash, you get 4% off your bill."

Bison Witches Bar & Deli

★★★★☆ 3.7 (175) • $

"This place has an amazing array of sandwiches like literally an entire page in their menu of different sandwiches, so Deb went Loretta, which was ham but fantastic. I went cream of potato soup with chunks of potatoes served with chips Service was spot on and quick Really good spot if you're in downtown Lincoln."

The Porch

★★★★★ 4.5 (114) • $$

"The Porch is a great place for lunch. Ordered the protein style burger. Patties were huge and very filling.Service was great.. service with a friendly smile.Inside is nice and clean. Definitely coming back"

Primos

★★★★☆ 4 (102) • $$

"Stopped in at Primos for Breakfast during my travels and tried the breakfast tacos... WOW!!! Super delicious and highly recommend.Service was great and super efficient.Restaurant is nice and clean inside."

Agave Azteca

★★★★☆ 3.9 (101) • $$

"Awesome service!!! My boyfriend and I stopped in for lunch with his family and loved the hospitality we received. There was 8 of us in total including some small kids and an infant. Once we we were seated the waitress got a car seat holder for the baby ready (didn't even ask she was on it!) and made sure the game we were talking about while walking in was playing for us. The waitress was super friendly and cracked jokes with us and made sure we were well taken care of. If you want some great food and service I highly recommend Agave Azteca!"

El Portal Mexican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (82) • $

"I haven't had a chance to enjoy good solid Mexican food in a long time. Saw the good reviews & swung by for dinner. Immediately saw Molcajete on the menu & was sold. Husband had Camarones Rancheros & was ecstatic!The staff was so friendly, food hot & beer cold. Table chips & salsa were perfect. Can't wait to go back! Muchas Gracias!"

Hector's Restaurant - Baja Style Mexican Cuisine

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (145) • $$

"We arrived at Hector's a bit late in the evening, 8:40 PM , and they close at 9 PM. So they were understandably a bit rushed and distracted with service however that is to be expected. The food was average, but not great. Definitely not as good as we remembered it to be a few years prior. We do love the salsa bar which really helps you individualize your food to your specific preferences. Overall, I recommend hectors before the average taco connoisseur but if you're looking for something and higher end, I would probably choose another restaurant."

The Woodcliff Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.4 (62) • $$

"I'm really sad I didn't get to grab photos, because photos are my usual forté on this platform -- however, I couldn't go and not review! FOOD : My husband and I ordered the 8oz sirloin and our friend got the chicken teriyaki dish, and we split some mushroom fries as well. My sirloin was delicious! I loved the flavors and the sauce they used, I also appreciated that their portion sizes didn't make you leave feeling like a glutton. It was the perfect amount of food (although I wouldn't have minded some more veggies!) and the steak was cooked great for me. My husband loved his and although it was a touch fatty, it was delicious and worth getting again. My friend has an obsession with their coconut shrimp, but the menu changes often so it wasn't around this time and she got the chicken teriyaki dish. She gobbled the whole thing up and although it wasn't as good as the coconut shrimp, she seemed to enjoy it! As for the mushroom fries, I'm not huge on deep fried anything - but my husband is and he thought they were good!SERVICE : the service was top notch! We felt so taken care of and they were so kind and overall just downright friendly. It almost felt like we all knew each other! They do a great job of making people feel taken care of and satisfied. ATMOSPHERE : The Woodcliff restaurant is THE poppin place to be for anyone who lives around the woodcliff lake or beyond. It is definitely a hot commodity amongst the lake community, and we got the opportunity to check it out through an invite to go to dinner from one of our friends who live by it. From the outside I wasn't expecting much, if I'm being completely honest I was a little bit nervous that we might be getting food poising from this joint because it didn't have much appeal from the outside. But as the saying goes, never judge a book by its cover! The inside is warm and welcoming, a "cabin-esque" ambiance with string lights over the back patio and warm yellow light inside. Everyone seems excited to be there and from what we heard, it's always pretty busy (which is a good thing!). It is definitely not a cheap spot, but I would say you get what you pay for. It truly is a delicious hidden gem that I wish more people knew about!"

Wild Chicken Grill

★★★★☆ 4.4 (59) • $$

"Came during the week for lunch. Sat right away with plenty of tables open. Tables were closer together so know that if there's someone next to you, you'll hear them and vise versa. The server was helpful and very attentive.I ordered the six boneless wings for $8.50 (not the combo). My favorite wings at BWW are the mango habanero so I like to compare at other places. These had a good spice level, but not too much, with a sweet backing. The breading wasn't the traditional rough/hard pre-breaded wings but a thinner crispy version; I appreciated this. Burgers seemed a little high ($15 for burger and fries) for the ones I was seeing. I'd go back to try more items or even to get the wings again."

Addys Sports Bar And Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (90) • $$

"We had another great experience for a weekday lunch date. We sat outside and enjoyed the nice weather. I went with the grilled chicken BLT salad and opted for the spicy ranch rub... It was delicious! I didn't necessarily think it was spicy but had good flavoring for the chicken. The salad was huge and loaded with bacon, onions, tomatoes, and chicken. We had the same server as last time , and she was very nice and prompt. We had to wait 10 minutes for our food which was nice as well."

Gl Forum

★★★★☆ 4 (60) • $

"In town visiting my father, who told me that this 'is THE place ' for excellent Mexican Food. We had dinner there tonight and I was extremely satisfied with our entire dining experience. The restaurant is decorated in cheerful, welcoming colors . The food was DELICIOUS- with extremely reasonable prices. Our server was great too! The entire bill for four of us was about $30.00- a bargain in my opinion, for authentic Mexican Food. My father really appreciated the handicap ramp access too!"

The Copper Kettle

★★★★☆ 4.4 (47) • $$

"Had a great stop at copper kettle while in Lincoln. It was our last stop of the night, but it was dead when we got there around 8:00. Love the variety of the mules on their menu! I got the cucumber lime and it was everything I wanted it to be. Service was good. No complaints here. I would imagine it gets VERY noisy when busy."

Pizza West

★★★★☆ 3.6 (68) • $

"Pizza West hands down has the best pizza! We always order for pick up and it's always been perfection. Every single time. I haven't been able to actually come in and eat here but every time I am in for pick up the staff is friendly and helpful. It's definitely more of a bar vibe but also family friendly. Pizza West is the best. Pepperoni pizza here is literally the best in Omaha and Papillion area!"

El Milagro Mexican Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (46)

"Stumbled upon this place because the Thai place down the street was closed, But such a great alternative! Very cute inside and great service! The food was delicious and I love how they serve chips and salsa and beans when you first get seated. A very wide spread menu. My husband and I split two different enchilada plates and my favorite was the salsa verde enchilada while his was the mole chicken enchilada. Excited to come back and try more things!"

The Warehouse

★★★★☆ 3.6 (61) • $

"Fantastic first visit! My Mom and I were driving from UNMC in Omaha back home to South Sioux City when we found this place and Yelp and decided to stop to eat. The pictures people added was what helped make our decision.It's a huge 1-room warehouse-type restaurant with a small half horseshoe bar and tons of seating. I noticed it's a Packer's bar! #GoPackGo We didn't drink anything other than water, so I won't be commenting on the bar or alcohol side of things.The menu was big and offered bar food, comfort food, pizzas, and had nightly specials. We were on a Wednesday and there was a wing and pitcher combo. We weren't drinking so we each picked our own plate. I had the chicken bacon ranch wrap, minus tomatoes, and it was amazing! I needed additional ranch, but I'm a ranch freak. That last star I awarded was because their ranch is so good. I wish I could have taken a bottle home. My Mom got the open faced Turkey sandwich and it was good. The sour cream gravy was good, but I don't think I would have liked so much of it. I'm very happy with my food choice. Waitresses were nice. Bathrooms were great. We're going to make this place a more frequent stop for when we travel to and from Omaha on the NE side."

Choo Choo Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (44) • $$

"My wife and I went here today for a lunch date because I wanted to try a new burger place and we live nearby. Initially when we pulled up, it looks like a dive bar but the inside was well kept and inviting. As a non-regular, I wasn't exactly sure which door to go in (it's the one with the restaurant name on it lol). When we went in, there were two people at the bar and nobody dining in. Our first table was dirty so we moved to another and placed our order. The waitress was extremely friendly, getting us anything we needed and bringing us a small pitcher of water to refill with - I drink a lot of water intentionally and wish more restaurants would do this!!!We started off with the appetizer of fried mushrooms/cauliflower (a half-and-half). The mushrooms are the darker pieces and the cauliflower were the lighter ones. I did not eat the mushrooms, my wife tried the cauliflower but the mushrooms were definitely for her. We both had pieces that were cold in the center and some of her mushrooms leaked a bit of juice, but most of it was hot and crispy. For my main course, I got the patty melt with tater tots. The patty melt was juicy with a little bit of pink, but a tad under-seasoned. The tater tots were crispy, salty, and very tasty! My wife got the Hindenburger, which came with jalapenos, pepperjack cheese and nuclear sauce. It was definitely spicy but had good flavor! We got anything needed during the meal and had a very enjoyable lunch. I would return again and try other items that sounded equally delicious."

Brownie's Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (50) • $

"Our neighbors, my husband, and I grabbed a few beers and snacks during Papio Days. It's was crazy hot outside so the cool a/c felt great inside upon entering. The bar was very busy but not packed. We grabbed beers and went to the side of the bar in their separate room the play shuffle board and hang out. The service in regards to ordering wasn't the greatest, but I'm sure it's because people were coming in and out like crazy for Papio Days. The servers/bartenders brought random food that wasn't ours but would come back quickly with the corrected items. Very chaotic but understandable I feel like. We had one tab which made it more difficult to hash out, but they were able to correct the miscellaneous discretions as needed."