The Linden House

Wednesday dinner, Delicious! Going to try Friday "Happy Hour" with friends!Greeted immediately at door, friendly staff, cozy atmosphere.

First, the food was pretty good, and there were some stand-out dishes! I got the onion soup which was amazing as well as the curry fries. Now those curry fries are a stand out in regards to being unique and delicious (a must try)! I also got the mac and cheese which listed lobster in it but was disappointed to see it was just ham. I would have never ordered the mac and cheese if I knew ham was in it as I don't like ham and the mac part itself was average. The side salad that came with the mac was good and refreshing. I also tried the crab cakes and garlic shrimp and those were pretty great too so apps here are a win!Our server was super nice and great but I had to ask about the status of my drink after everyone had had theirs for a good amount of time and everyone was served their food 10 minutes prior to mine as well. I also got my food boxed up but it took so long to get back that we just had to leave due to a time constraint. I know these things aren't that bad but all three happening to just me on this trip was a tad annoying. So, I guess make sure you have plenty of time.The atmosphere is clean and has plenty of room for lots of people. The party room can hold a good amount of people and has a personal bar area for those looking to host a group/party.

I personally will not return to Brushi. I went here after some positive reviews on local food review Facebook pages. However, I'm not sure what the fuss was about. The restaurant itself seems like a dated strip mall restaurant...probably because it is a dated strip mall restaurant. We went to happy hour at 4:00, and we were notified that for happy hour until 5:00 there is only bar seating, and you can only order off the happy hour menu. This wasn't a huge deal, but it's just odd.We ordered two drinks, a mule and a strawberry gin and tonic. Both were pretty decent. It was the food that fell short. We started with a chicken quesadilla. First, quesadilla is a generous term. It was tiny, made up of essentially two taco shells. My mom said "I thought this was supposed to be chicken?" because the filling was finely ground chicken that formed a pâté. It was very odd. There were lots of toppings, but they lacked flavor except for the ancho pepper sauce which tasted like hickory BBQ sauce. For $8, this was ridiculous.We were still hungry and decided to try the curry fries. If you've ever had Amsterdam Falafel and Kabob curry fries, you can imagine what I was expecting. However, that is not what we received. There was some kind of green seasoning...I don't know what it was, but it certainly wasn't curry (and it definitely wasn't salt, for that matter.) They were largely tasteless. The small side of chipotle mayo saved the day.Overall, this was a very lackluster experience. I think one issue comes from the lack of direction. Dumplings, quesadillas, sliders, curry fries...what is the theme here? I'd rather a restaurant pick something a do it really well.

I was told by the g/f that we have tried this restaurant before, yet I do not remember ever going here.However, I know better than to argue, so here we are.Brushi is a beautiful little hideaway at the Westridge Shopping Center, located off of N.132nd St. and W. Dodge Frontage Rd. In Omaha.It's bistro style seating along with a small bistro style menu, consisting of a lot of great food.We both started off with their "Onion Soup Normandy". A creamy onion soup with Gruyère cheese and croutons.I chose the Hamburger for my main course, which was seasoned to perfection and cooked to medium rare.I do not eat the bun so I did away with that.She had the "Potato Gnocchi" with mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes in a cream sauce. Very delicious.Our waiter was very much Johnny on the spot with the water refills ( I only drink water ) and took very good care of us.The nicest touch though was when the chef came out and greeted the customers asking how their food was. That's class! We will definitely be going back and trying other items in the menu.Still on the hunt for that ever elusive bowl of amazing Pho!

We had been to Brushi many times before, but this past time left a lot to be desired (with a few bright points). When you enter Brushi, the ambiance is welcoming with a rounded bar in the middle of the restaurant, industrial open ceilings, and a long booth (with a table and chair on the other side) all along the wall. The design elements are classic red stripes with pops of fun colors in teal Hawaiian flower accent pillows. There are also digital fireplaces all along the walls (they look like TV screens!), and the music choices are prime for a nice relaxing meal, with easy listening tracks from the likes of Paul Simon and Lionel Richie.On our last visit, we began with the Insalata Caprese (Caprese Salad). When it arrived, it was super beautifully plated, with many types of tomatoes weaved throughout large chunks of mozzarella, and topped off with olives, radishes, asparagus, and a few sprigs of arugula. We definitely loved all the different varietals of tomatoes, but unfortunately two of the three main ingredients of Caprese (balsamic and mozzarella) were a little lacking in comparison to all the tomatoes and other accoutrements. There was very little balsamic drizzled over the dish, (which is my favorite part of Caprese Salad), so I was disappointed with that. And the tomatoes were also cut into quite large chunks which took a lot of cutting on our part, squashing some of the juiciness out of the tomatoes. It wasn't terrible by any means, but when we had finished the mozzarella, there were many tomatoes and other ingredients left on the plate.As I said, we had been to Brushi many times before, and my go-to dish (don't laugh) has always been the Macaroni and Cheese. I know that sounds childish, but it's a very elevated "Mac and Cheese" dish with Westphalia ham, peas, basil, and a creamy, garlicky sauce. I have had this a few times at Brushi over the years, and this last experience was a little bit of a letdown. We had been away for about a year from popping into Brushi, but the recipe of my coveted Mac and Cheese had completely changed (and not for the better). The ham was tiny little minuscule bits now (where it used to be chunks you could actually see in the dish), the pasta noodles were way larger than before (making the sauce not cling to the noodles as well), the sauce was way more runny and also SCALDING when it arrived (my husband was finished with his meal before mine was even cooled down enough to try to eat).Now, the one huge bright spot - the Salmon Filet was AMAZING. It was expertly cooked and not overly dressed at all. Just a salt-and-pepper seasoning to let the salmon flavor shine through, and a lemony parsley gremolata. The salmon came atop a bed of rice (that was a delicious complement), and was accompanied by some steamed summer vegetables. To quote my husband: "I would eat here every day for this dish."Service-wise, we did go on a busy Friday night, but once most of the patrons had filtered out, the service was still a little lacking. Our server was super pleasant, but we didn't get to chat with her too much after we placed our initial order. We never got one refill of our drinks, and had to wait about 15 minutes after we were completely done eating (and had our credit card out!) before we saw her again to come bring our bill.So there were a few positives and a few negatives, but it definitely has changed since we first started eating at Brushi. Not so much that we would never be back, but maybe we'll try some other items next time so we're not comparing it to the salad days of the early Brushi.

First the positive, the place looked nice. Clean, nice decor. Now to the rest. The only server was way over tasked as he had 6 tables spread out in the restaurant including one that was a 14 top. Manager, host, and utility player didn't do a lot to help. We received our drinks and were never asked if we wanted more. And our water glasses were empty and not refilled. Food was a huge miss on 3 out of 4 dishes. Scallops were fantastic and the best meal on the table. However they were accompanied with 6 pieces of gnocchi that had some bizarre sauce on them and were mushy and overcooked. Another member got the veggie gnocchi dish and again, was way overcooked and rather bland. Third member got the shrimp papardelle. Shrimp was good but the rest pretty much remained on the plate. Finally, I ordered the onion soup and the paella. Onion soup sat in the kitchen window for a solid 6 minutes before being brought to the table about two minutes before the entrees arrived. Good flavor, just wasn't hot anymore and the cheese had congealed. Then by far the worst part, the paella. I could smell a fishy smell as soon as it was placed in front of me. I took a bite and immediately stopped eating it. Server came by much later and simply asked if we would like to go containers which were promptly declined. Paid my bill and left a good tip as I know the food isn't on the server and she was overworked. Maybe the lunch crew is the B team. But we will not be returning. Great menu concept, very poorly executed

I can't believe I had never been here before today - I will 100% be back!It was a perfect business lunch atmosphere--very classy. I would probably not come for dinner as it just seems like more of a lunch vibe to me.The menu was not huge but did have a lot of variety! Each dish comes out as a piece of art as our server told us, and she was not exaggerating!I got the salmon on the lunch menu and it was a very balanced meal. The sauce had a great flavor, and there was just enough of it to pair with the plain rice mixture and salmon. Everything tasted amazing and looked just as good!I will definitely be back as I feel I would absolutely love almost every dish on the menu. I felt great after the meal too as it is not overly large or filling--like I said, the perfect business lunch spot!

The food and the service in the ambience were wonderful. I would highly recommend this restaurant.. our waiter was very helpful with suggestion on the menu and wine selection

What a new place for great food. If you're looking for a nice place with friendly staff and cozy atmosphere, this is it. And where we found Chef Jenny Coco from J Coco's!! Reservations are needed which tells you it's a FAVORITE for many! We'll be baaaack!!

Had a good time having lunch at Brushi's. The food was delicious and the bathrooms were very well stocked. I enjoyed the lighting and decor, as well as the skylights. Service seemed a bit slow for lunch, as we arrived for our reservation at 11:45 and didn't get out of the restaurant until 1, so it may not be suitable for work lunches, but it was a nice experience overall. Our server was sweet. I do wish they had had tea. We had a good time.