The Drover Steakhouse

I had a wonderful experience for NYE! As long as you have a reservation, this is a great place to be. They were busy but you could only tell based on the crowded hallway to get to the salad bar. Their whiskey filet is a can't miss! They cook it to perfection every time. Delicious and juicy with a nice crust. Their toffee cheesecake is also wonderful for and after dinner snack. The service is great, delicious drinks and steaks. Can't go wrong!

Love the atmosphere of this restaurant. Dark and moody but still very welcoming. Food is great! I ordered the top sirloin medium rare with broccoli cheddar soup and an espresso martini. Great place for a date night.

Who knew a three-year-old gift card could spark such a culinary adventure? Buried deep in our pockets (or memory), this little gem finally saw the light of day on Friday night as we headed to Omaha's iconic steakhouse, The Drover. Spoiler: It was a mixed bag of salad bars, whiskey filets, and a side of "meh."We arrived a few minutes before our 5:30 reservation, hoping for a smooth start. Parking? No problem. Getting seated? A whole different story. We stood awkwardly at the bar entrance, exchanging glances with other hungry parties as the host mysteriously disappeared. My 75-year-old dad nearly launched a one-man search party before the host reappeared and ushered us into a cozy little alcove. Cozy turned out to mean "crammed with wine-fueled conversations so loud we could barely hear each other," but hey, it's all part of the charm, right?Our server appeared to share the specials and promptly disappeared, leaving the cocktail server to take drink orders. Diet Coke for me (yes, it's a Coke establishment, for those tracking soda politics), but after that, hydration became a DIY affair. Water refills? Yes. Soda refills? A hard no. My glass sat empty most of the meal while the martini-table folks seemed to have unlimited service.The famed salad bar called, so we went to check it out. Chilled metal plates? Check. Crisp iceberg lettuce? Check. But then... oh no. Mushy, frozen cucumbers. Why, Drover, why? Other toppings hit the mark, and the poppyseed dressing was liquid gold, so all wasn't lost.A warm loaf of bread arrived, and we inhaled it. Sadly, that was our only loaf. Meanwhile, the martini table got refills like Oprah handing out cars. You get bread! You get bread! Us? Not so much.When the entrees arrived, things looked promising. My whiskey filet (butterflied, with sautéed mushrooms) was flawless--so tender it practically cut itself. The mushrooms had a surprising little kick that kept things interesting, though there were too many for me to finish.My husband's T-bone and onion rings hit all the right notes, but my dad's prime rib? Let's just say it wasn't winning any awards. Served medium rare, it was cold, and without the au jus, it would've been downright unappetizing. He wasn't thrilled with the meat but raved about his baked potato, calling it the best he's had in years. Small victories, I guess!Oh, and remember those little spiced apple garnishes they used to include? Gone. I missed them, just for nostalgia, but because my late grandpa would've eaten every single one, parsley and all.The quickest part of our night was the bill. Our total before the $100 gift card came to about $200, leaving $99 to pay out of pocket. Not terrible for three steak dinners at a classic spot. But was it worth it?Usually, I leave The Drover impressed, but this time, it felt like an off-night. Maybe it was the cold prime rib, the sad cucumbers, or the hit-or-miss service. Regardless, The Drover remains an Omaha institution, and I know it'll continue to draw its loyal crowd. As for me? I'll be back--eventually. I'm just not racing to beat you there.

Food was great. Service mostly friendly but slow. Came in on a Monday night for dinner before NYE. Place was bumping. Very quaint, traditional steak house look. Kitchen is in the open so you can watch the two chefs work their butts off!Everything was very reasonably priced. Got a bottle of Frank Family Cab that was only about 10% over what I could but it for in a store. Started with some onion rings and a very tasty salad bar. We both had the whiskey steaks, one filet and the other ribeye. Each were excellent and worth coming back for again and again. The service was weird. One of the servers mentioned they make a group effort at serving and everyone helps out. The woman that took our wine order was great. Very friendly and cordial. The woman that took our order was a bit cold. The food and check took longer than they should have. Water glass was empty way too long. By the end of the night, I counted 5 people that touched our table during our visit. My gut tells me by not having a dedicated server, no one takes accountability for service. Hence, the numerous shortcomings we saw. Regardless, would return again but sit at the bar.

Great food, service and atmosphere. Classy, old school steak house vibe. I recently tried the whiskey prime rib. It was different, but pretty good. It doesn't come with au jus, but our waitress happily provided some upon request. We also tried the shrimp cocktail and it was really good. Big shrimp and very fresh. I recommend reservations because this place gets very busy, especially on the weekends

Tables fill up fast so I recommend getting a reservation if you're in a party of 2 or more. If you're flying solo like me, you'll only be able to walk in. BUT the seats in the bar flip pretty quickly! I had the 14oz Rib Eye in The Drover Whiskey Marinade with a side of onion rings. Both were great and highly recommended.

Literally my favorite steak house ever. The whiskey marinade is amazing ans the quality of beef cant be beat! This is my go to place! Great service fresh salad bar!!

The Drover is in my opinion as good as it gets for an American steak house. Their whiskey marinade is absolutely amazing. Service is always good and especially this time of year (Christmas season) the ambiance is great. I had the Whiskey ribeye with a loaded baked potato. 10/10 ! Couldn't have been any better. I love their salad bar as well. The bowl of crushed peppercorns at the end makes your salad so good! Can't wait to go back again.

Seated promptly on a busy Friday for lunch. Service for beverage and ordering was quick and delivery quick. Iced tea was fresh and wonderful.Both ordered Lunch special Whisky Sirloin. I got the red pepper gouda cheese soup which was fantastic. Friend got the salad bar. I realize the salad bar was more expensive ala carte but opted for the cup of soup, would have loved more! The salad bar was fresh but not a super special variety of offerings, when offering either or they should both be similar price or both unlimited, In my opinion.Baked potato was steaming hot when the meal finally arrived-1 hour into being seated. Steak was done medium but not super-hot when arrived. Mine was delicious and friends was very gristly. She left more than half of it. Albeit I give them props for friendliness.

The Drover is an Omaha institution, and it happens to be right next door to my office building so we have had many lunches there over the years!The ambiance is definitely old school steak house. It's pretty dim in there (I knocked my water over, it was so dim the first time I went LOL) It's very stuck in the 70s/cowboy style, and is sticking with that for better for worse. It's a little on the pricy side, but you do get what you're paying for.There was a fire at The Drover a few years back, and I was wondering if the rebuild would mean the style would be updated, but it definitely was not. Still old school, wagon wheel out front, Drover.The service is great with very attentive waitstaff who give recommendations and offer opinions on what you might like that day. They've never steered me wrong.I always get the Salad Bar as the side with my entree and it's a pretty good one. Small, but high quality offerings - and they have eggs, thousand island, and black olives, so that wins in my salad-bar book.For entrees, my favorites are the Teriyaki Tenderloin Skewers (if I'm in a lighter-feeling mood) and the Whiskey Grilled Prime Rib, if I'm wanting something heavier. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing light at The Drover, but there are degrees of heaviness to consider.I'm a huge fan of teriyaki anything, so the Teriyaki Tenderloin Skewers are right up my alley. The meat is just as tender as the prime rib, but in smaller bites. But trust me they are NOT too small. There are three humungous squares, grilled up with the teriyaki marinade and served over basmati rice (which is actually very flavorful, as rice goes). It also comes with a strip of grilled veggies (mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes), so if you're a fan of teriyaki, tender meat, and flame grilled veggies - this is for you.The Whiskey Grilled Prime Rib is gigantic - I have never been able to finish it in one go, so either bring your appetite or ask for a takeaway box. The Prime Rib is some of the best I've ever had in Omaha, very tender and cuts like butter. The whiskey marinade is just the added touch on top to give a little tangy flavor. Whatever you get at The Drover, it will be high quality and cooked to perfection. I am only dinging it one star for the dated decor and dimness - but I absolutely recommend you check it out for the amazing food, at least once.