Wilson & Washburn

Shout out to Wilson and Washburn our go to before the Orpheum. Great service, delicious food and fun atmosphere. Beet burger and cheese burger were delicious! The pic does not do it justice. Thanks Jeff for making sure we got to the show on time!

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.

We arrived for a late lunch on a Saturday. Bartender/ waitstaff was limited and there were tables left with used dishes throughout the tavern. We found a clean low two-top and waters were promptly placed in front of us. Scanned the QR code and ordered fish and chips, a cheeseburger and a beer. The wooden old fashioned bar was flanked by a Couple of screens with sports playing. Music was not too loud and the few patrons seemed to be enjoying drinks and conversation. When food arrived our server recognized she had made an error as she placed Mac-n-cheese on our table... we had to wait for the burger to be prepared. It was unfortunate, we tried the Mac- it was a bit grainy with an off flavor but maybe just a cheese we are not accustomed to eating. My fish was excellent but a little difficult to navigate in the wire basket it arrived in. My husband did not finish his burger and left half on his plate, he did finish all the freshly made chips as these are a favorite of his. Seems like a nice place to relax for drinks but the food is particular. You may really like it. Give it a try.

Beautiful brick building with quite a few tables and bar seating. Our waitress was very quick to take our order and get us settled.House salad 5/5: a large portion of fresh greens, onion, tomatoes, some sort of nut (think it was walnut or pecan) and shredded cheese with a delicious dressing! Definitely hit the spot.Spinach salad 5/5: (surprise, surprise) large portion of spinach, onion, cranberries, croutons, blue cheese (we subbed this for cheddar) and a red wine vinegar dressing. Very good!Mac n cheese: decently sized portion to share as an entree. Very very truffle forward so a definite win if that's your thing!Overall, a great meal in Omaha!

I had visited Wilson & Washburn for their trivia nights many moons ago, but hadn't been back in a while after they stopped having that. I popped in recently with friends and hoped it was still as great food-wise, and it definitely was!The interior was the same as I remembered, a little dim, but with a few hanging lights and white string lights on the upstairs level, giving it a nice twinkly ambiance. We started with a few apps:-Beet Chips: These were my favorite in years' past and they were just as good as I remembered. A little tangy with the vinegar, and both sweet and savory too from the beets themselves, along with salty from the salt they use - basically all the best flavors in one!-Pulled Pork Egg Rolls: I hadn't had this before, but it just sounded so interesting that we had to order it - no regrets. They had tasty pulled pork with a crunchy egg roll shell. It only comes with four pieces, so if you have more than four people at your table (we had four), you may want to snag two orders of these if you want them and want each person to have at least one.Entree-wise, most of our friends got the fish and chips, but I had to get the Cheeseburger! The patty is so juicy and delicious, you can't believe it. I asked to have the tomatoes and lettuce removed, but kept the onion jam. I am not usually an onion fan at all (texture thing), but this was an exception for me because the jam just melts in your mouth with each bite.Instead of fries, I had the Lemon Pepper Brocolli. It wasn't my favorite thing ever, as it was a little bland and I sort of assumed the broccoli would be steamed in something to soften it up, but it was just raw chopped broccoli with the almonds on top and an acidic lemon there a little bit. I would just recommend getting the fries or salad as your side.We had some of their many beers on tap throughout the night, and they shine in that area too. I had Anchor Steam and it was light and refreshing. They have a zillion tap options, so check them out on their website if you want to see everything they have on offer.If you're in the downtown area and looking for a few drinks and some solid food - definitely check out Wilson & Washburn, and whatever you order - do not skip the beet chips!! :-)

The inside brick walls are typical for the old market. It has more of a corner bar feel but the menu items are decent.Our service was friendly & quick. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich that had tender slow cooked pork I really liked. Hubby ordered their meatloaf sandwich he was quite satisfied. I didn't think the fries were the best but everyone else ate them. I would've preferred a side of steamed vegetables, but I don't believe healthy options are much of a choice here.This location is a good choice for dinner, but we were lucky to get the last table before the show at the Orpheum theater in walking distance!

I was not sure what to expect from this restaurant, but I was pleasantly surprised. Service was great. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and made a great recommendation. I had the buffalo wings charred...if you love wings, do yourself a favor and try it out. I might be dreaming about those wings for a while yet.

I'll be back Can't wait to try out other food this restaurant has to offer Great place for date night

I usually prefer it here during spring through fall, because it's north facing and can feel dark. But it's a nice long narrow bar and grill with a decent size menu. The service is always pretty good. The wings are very Smokey, and may not be to everyone's liking. I'd recommend an extra side of sauce for the charbuff style. Fish and Chips are another good option. It can be super busy before shows at the Orpheum.

Really enjoyed the Mac and Cheese here, and normally I'm very picky about that. The wings had a good flavor. We ordered them with buffalo sauce. Also enjoyed the tomato soup. The cocktails were good, it was relatively quiet when we went, and the staff was nice.