The Tastiest Bars in Omaha

Nate's Stumble Inn Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (41) • $

"My wife took me here about a month ago, and I absolutely loved it. Last night she took me again, and it was just as amazing as the first time. The food is phenomenal, and you get quite a bit for a nice price. Everything is hot and fresh. The ranch is quite possibly the best ranch I have ever had, seriously. The burgers look juicy and tasty. However to me, the main star would be their steaks. The seasoning is perfect, they are cooked just right, and my god are they mouth watering. Good food and atmosphere combined with THE friendliest staff around equates to one AWESOME establishment. Do yourself a favor and get out to Bennington, like now."

The Bunkhouse

★★★★☆ 4 (7) • $$

"I was slightly mislead by the bars on the windows and the gravel lot (mostly the bars on the windows though), but the bunkhouse did not disappoint. An excellent lunch at an affordable price. Definitely an authentic local spot. My open face jalapeño burger was excellent."

Trackside Bar

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (28) • $$

"We stop Saturday afternoon to check out the new menu items and have the say they are really good! I got the trackside burger with American cheese, pickles, tomato and fries and Kim got the Cajun burger with chipotle mayo and jalapeño peppers plus the fries. Both burgers came with two patties of smash burger. The staff is very nice and the restaurant is clean."

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!"

The City Pub

★★★★☆ 3.9 (32) • $$

"The FOOD was absolutely AMAZING! I normally don't give a perfect rating but this was over the top ...especially being served for that many people at once ...pizzas were high end...juiciest pizza I ever had...so many topping to choose from yet crispy...(how do they do that????!) their pull out romaine lettuce Caesar salad..(stop it!!!) you pull out your strip of romaine perfectly topped and ready to eat!!! I am obsessed with their brussel sprouts...too intense to describe...so delicious! Their freshly made chips and dip ...well tasted like "MORE please" quite the feast! Very friendly and top notch service...very beautifully made ..because presentation is EVERYTHING!"

El Potrero

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (25)

"Super delicious chips and salsa, bar drinks were yummy and great size. Our main dishes were hot, tasty, and so so good! The service was excellent and the place is very clean! Our second visit here and we will be back"

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!"

Jade Garden

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (71) • $

"Fast service and very polite. Food was delicious and hot still when I got it home. I picked it up and the place was clean and friendly."

Langdon's Bar & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (36) • $$

"Good bar with great service and cold beer. We were there early so it might get busy later."

Mo Java Cafe & Roasting

★★★★☆ 4.1 (56) • $$

"Southern Belle breakfast sandwich -delicious - Biscuit was great , not too dry. Perfect amount of cheese over the egg"

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."

Thunder Road Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (112) • $$

"Amazing place and amazing food really good I plan on going back and eating there again with my son and fiance"

Bulldog's Bar & Grill

★★★★★ 4.7 (3) • $

"For being in such a small town, this place was PACKED! I guess when you are the only option for food and drink for many miles in any direction you're guaranteed a crowd no matter how small the town is.When my buddy and I walked in the door there were exactly two empty seats that were together left in the place. But as we headed towards them we were bum-rushed by two little kids who came in the door behind us, rushed past, and plopped down in those seats.The other customers saw what happened, and without prompting, they all got up and shuffled around to open up two more seats for us. That nice welcoming got the visit off to a good start. :)We didn't get to talk much to the bartender but that was understandable as she was VERY busy. We did talk to several of the locals, who were very friendly and made us feel right at home.The kitchen serves up various lunch and dinner specials throughout the week, including post roast, prime rib, chicken, tenderloins, prime rib sandwiches, fish, meatloaf, and more. Breakfast is also served on Saturday morning.I didn't get the impression that it was a frequent occurrence, but the bar does host live entertainment from time to time.The people of Murdock are lucky to have such a nice gathering spot!"

The Loading Chute

★★★★★ 4.8 (4)

"Very good food. The chute fries are great. Between a potato chip and a french fry.Had a smash burger and was delicious.Arrive early because it gets busy."

Charred Burger + Bar

★★★★☆ 4.2 (45)

"Food is awesome, and now it's consistently good, obviously got the issues resolved, People going to Red Robin need to try Charred, prices are more reasonable, quality is 5 star."

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."

Maloneys Irish Pub

★★★★☆ 3.8 (24) • $

"This bar has a great "small town feel" which I personally love. Everyone here knows everyone which is fun plus they have dart boards, shuffle board and pool. Unfortunately no foosball table (a personal favorite). Good beer selection. I didn't realize they have food which I never got a chance to look at. But overall a good local bar to come and have a chill night. I can't wait to come here for a winter Sunday funday and just hang out! While writing this review I just noticed they have life size Jenga and cornhole boards. You may be finding me here a lot!"

Zoo Bar

★★★★☆ 3.6 (30) • $

"4 Stars is a bit lower than what Zoo Bar should be. 5 is close, but probably a 4.8. Zoo is a place I love to visit during many weeks in Lincoln. Currently there is Zoo Fest, but there will be Lincoln Calling and the times like that. I don't think there is a better place to catch a band in an 'intimate' setup. The stage is tiny.Zoo has a great bar that greets you as you enter. Memorabilia from the storied 44 year history pleases your eyes. Excellent prices, courteous staff and a venue that is pretty cool. A Typical round here, say like, a PBR, Mixed drink, and soda (for the driver), it's going to be a mere $.50 less than just a Capt & Coke at a tiny venue in Omaha.It can get crowded during some shows and I have never seen groups of such older folks having a blast. If that bothers you then you should just stay home.Zoo Bar has hosted some of the best music, but you had to be there to hear it. So you should really make a point to stop by when you can."

Eclipse Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.8 (8) • $$

"It's a cold beer on a weekday night. It's a nice quiet hideaway to go and enjoy a Coors Light. Dark but friendly and some good country music/soft rock. Looks can be deceiving from the outside looking in. It's an older crowd but I appreciate the community feel. An interesting dive no matter why.Had no reason to walk in but glad I did to give them a quick review and enjoy a cold one..."

Tanner's Bar & Grill

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (77) • $$

"Got the lunch special, wings .90 (cents) each at Tanner's. I was actually expecting punny skinny baby chicken wings and was amazed by the size of wings they served. The Garlic Parmesan sauce was delicious and I loved the extra sprinkling of Parmesan Cheese over the top. Wings were prepared perfectly moist on inside and crispy on the outside, and saucy! Serena was on top of her game with our beverages and plenty of napkins for the sloppy sauce. Service was terrific. Being lunch with the specials they were running, I would have expected a full house but surprisingly not. Y'all in Lincoln don't know what you're missing; you really need to check this place out!! The environment wasn't loud with the large number of TVs so seems like a great place to watch March Madness!! Ask for Serena!Maybe only issue is that there is a minimum of 10 wings to order and not able to get two different sauces. In order to get two different sauces you have to order 10 of one sauce and 10 of another. I would have liked 5 of one and 5 of another but I understand why the rule."

Gate 25 Bar and Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (36) • $$

"Had a work event here with a private room. The staff was super friendly and helpful, they had a full bar with a great selection and we got loaded up with just about all their appetizers and everything was so tasty I really gorged myself. Some of my favorites were the pulled pork nachos, guacamole, flatbread pizza, meatballs. They had a large jenga which was lots of fun to play. This is a really great location and I surely would come back and you should stop in too. I think I'll need to try a sit down dinner next time."

Pioneer Trail Orchard Grill & Bar

★★★★★ 5 (3)

"Alright, this is about as chill an atmosphere as you can get. Inside, it is similar to a cracker barrel but way toned down. Kinda like if your grandma n grandpa had a barn they built a kitchen and bar in. The drinking situation is pretty slim because they are limited to a couple little vertical coolers. So you usual items you would find in can form. The food is pretty dang good. Big ole pork tenderloin, fries were great. Lots of condiments to dress up your meal the way you want. The staff is pretty much the owners and they are very genuine and nice people. This reminds me of finding a lil bar out in the middle of nowhere and just being able to sit back, relax, and have some good food. Also, they have books for kids and outdoor area to sit or play, heck even an atari on a TV in the corner for fun."

Rusty Rooster

★★★★★ 4.6 (10) • $

"This was a lively spot in the small town of yutan on a Saturday night. The space is laid out well and has ample seating for larger crowds. Even though the place was full there were plenty of places to sit or rest a drink and move around without bumping into others. Liquor cocktails run $4. Can't go wrong with that!"

Winchester Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (96) • $$

"Dive bar with pretty good karaoke set up. I've been here a couple times and it is decent bar food/drinks. Service is good.Last time I went I sang a lot and they had a good Disney/musical theatre list. This time they told me their computers were wiped and I couldn't sing anything from Disney etc. as this had been lost (told me it would be back by the next time I visit). Disappointed they didn't have my niche Disney song interests, but I'm sure most are satisfied with their list. I do appreciate that you text the DJ your choice and they can respond directly through text message."

Arcade 33

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Arcade 33 is a "no quarters" arcade located on Leavenworth that is currently open for private events only. The arcade is curated with an amazing collection of pinball machines and video games. During non-pandemic times, it appears the plan is for $5 cover and free play of all games. At this time, they are allowing for private events at $33 an hour. It was a great place for a get-together! Highly recommend this spot!"

RK's Bar & Grill

★★★★★ 5 (4)

"Wow is all I have to say. My good friend asked if I wanted to hit RKs bar an grill in Malmo his fathers hometown bar. It took us about 30 min to get there from Omaha an the bar is absolutely awesome. It brings you back to the 70s but let's talk about the food. Holy cow it's insane good. We started w Texas toothpicks that we're fried peppers onions an jalepenos an the fry was perfect. I based on recommendation went w the four piece broasted chicken an sidewinder fries. Ok everyone that's a fried chicken fan this ranks right up there w some of the best I've had. Between it being small town America an absolute dive bar w phenomenal food you can't go wrong making this a necessary pit stop!"

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!"

Peru Bar & Grill

★★★★★ 4.7 (6)

"How can you go wrong at Peru Bar & Grill? Its local, fresh, hardy and plentiful.They are known for their breaded tenderloin sandwiches - which is why we came. The pork tenderloins are locally sourced, and they are hand cut and breaded by hand onsite. You can see in the pic the ample size. But bigger is not always better - except here. Even though they are big, they are still moist and flavorful. Frequent diners have learned to cut the tenderloin in half and double stack it in the sandwich. Even though they are deep fried, they are not greasy and so double stacking them won't make you queasy. The fries were basic but very good.And don't forget to ask what they have available to drink -you'll enjoy the answer."

The Parkway Pub

★★★★☆ 3.8 (8) • $

"Delicious food - delightful service. Potato salad is most awesome! So are the homemade pie and patty melts."

Dirt's Place

★★★★★ 4.8 (6) • $

"Dirt's place is a good old-fashioned neighborhood bar. Although it sounds hackneyed to say it, you're only a stranger here once. You'll for sure get "the look" from the regulars on your first visit, by the time you order your second round you'll feel like you've been coming here for years. Tiny with maybe 4 tables and 8-10 seats at the bar, it can get claustrophobic on busy afternoons and evenings. You feel so at home it doesn't matter. Dirt's is nothing fancy or trendy, but if you like a good drink at a good place with a side of friendly midwestern hospitality on the side, it just might be the place for you too!"

MacGuffins Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (1)

"Going to a movie theater anymore is an experience, as a lot of people have opted to stream films at home. And AMC Council Bluffs have added another aspect to the experience with their MacGuffin's Bar! Now you can enjoy an adult beverage before, during, or after your movie.Aside from a lot of beers on tap, they also sometimes have themed cocktails for the big movies that come out, or little add ons to drinks that are movie themed. My beer had a glow in the dark ice cube in it for a Star Trek movie, as an example.Is it cheap beer, wine, and cocktails? Absolutely not, but what ever is cheap at a movie theater?If you'd like to sip on some wine while watching Wicked or grab a beer while watching Barbie, MacGuffin's has got you covered."

DC's Waterhole

★★★★☆ 4.2 (5) • $

"I really liked this place...total local's joint but one with a solid clientele and some great tunes being played...Fairly small inside but my friends and I were able to get a table...They had what we all liked to drink and even sold snacks so I was able to kill the munchies I had...Will definitely make the effort to come back here..."

Uptown Saloon

★★★★☆ 3.8 (4) • $$

"My wife and I met a couple of friends here for lunch yesterday (3/30/24). Overall, everything was good (atmosphere, food, drinks, pricing), but the service could have been a little better. In our waitress' defense, the place got busy very quickly, even though we showed up right at opening (11 am) and were the first ones seated. When she took our order (3 taco salads for my wife and friends, which they loved, and the special for me (BBQ beef sandwich (which was so, so) and fries (which were good)), I also asked for a couple of appetizers (gizzards and mushrooms) to be served prior to our meals. I had finished my beer by the time our meal arrived (which really didn't take too long), but there had been no appetizers served. So, when I inquired about where my appetizers had gone, she admitted she had forgotten all about them. So, I reduced my appetizer order to just gizzards, which then actually did get submitted to the kitchen, and were served to us about 10 minutes later. She did apologize for her error. She did bring extra napkins for our table, but forgot a knife and fork for me (the BBQ sandwich, although not that tasty, was loaded with meat and would obviously require at least a fork). I tipped well regardless. I do like this place, because they have not succumbed to the current trend of some restaurants/bars suggesting, (and/or mandating) tipping. I will not go to anyplace that mandates tips. I give this place a four."

1316 Jones St

★★★★☆ 4 (4) • $

"I have been going to 1316 Jones since back in the day. Like Jones St Brewery days. Then it was Omaha's Breckinridge Brewery location.Now it stands as a very fine venue for any event you could hold. I know of numerous receptions and even a few wedding that have taken place here. I was here for Wifle's reunion. We had paid for tickets and an open bar was in front of us. The beer selections was Bud, Bud Light, and Coors Light. I opted for a Capt. Morgan and 7up. After a few selections, I approached the bartender and asked if I could go buy some good beer and bring it back for myself. The owner happened to be standing near and asked if I had a preference. My reply was anything but these. He led me back to a secret stash and let me pick out anything I wanted. I happily obliged and grabbed some Sierra Nevada and had it on ice in minutes. How thoughtful!The food was pretty good as there was a mashed potato bar, cheese table, and some other assorted goods. I probably drank too much, but who am I to judge.I can't wait for the next time I can go here. The patio is great too"

Aroma Circuit

★★★★★ 4.5 (45)

"Highly recommended! I am so glad that Aroma Circuit came it Norfolk. My wife and I are Indian Food snobs (Just FYI--she worked in Indian and very much approves of AC food) and we really enjoy the food we get from this place each time. The service can be slow (new business growing pains) but they are always friendly and very willing to answer questions about the food and accommodate your requests. This is actually a wonderful addition to the less-than-exciting food scene in Norfolk. I imagine the residents here haven't had much exposure to Indian food but we are LUCKY to have an authentic, delicious, and friendly Indian food experience here in town.Just go now. And take me."