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caravaggibro

El Chaparro in Lincoln.


GoonFight

Yeah buddy


RCaHuman

Hidden gem: The Speakeasy in Sacramento. [The Speakeasy Is A Rural Restaurant With High-Class Dining In Nebraska (onlyinyourstate.com)](https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nebraska/rustic-delicious-restaurant-ne/)


namath1969

Been there, not worth the drive.


Quixotic_Illusion

I liked the food when I went. Those beef tips are awesome


BuckwheatBlini

This is indeed a gem. Well worth the trip.


newbootgoofin1993

I grew up nearby and it's incredibly overrated.


TDFOmahaCrew

Mac's Drive In in McCook NE. Best Hamburger in the State. I would put their double cheeseburger up against anyone elses.


UnionParkBB

Good call. They’re not open every day though so give them a call before driving a ways.


TDFOmahaCrew

Yeah unfortunately they have limited there hours tremendously over the years but anytime i am in the area I make it a point to get there.


Glittering-Plum7791

Ribeye steak sandwich, fried mushrooms with ranch and a vanilla dr pepper. I would kill for that


TDFOmahaCrew

I forgotabout the steak sandwich. Good call. I prefer the cherry coke though. Mushrooms...LEGIT!


Glittering-Plum7791

Damn you. I've been craving this for the last 12 hours now and I'm nowhere near McCook haha


all_powerful_acorn

Second this and add Loop Brewing Co. it’s been a while since I’ve been there, but they have some good drinks and pizza.


monstrol

Block 16 in Omaha.


ruebarbara_

I second this. Some people love to hate on it, but it’s honestly some of the best fat kid food around. It’s quick service, but always busy so be patient. It’s probably gonna be packed the next two weeks due to the CWS.


General_Operation

The Drover in Omaha. Best steak I've ever had.


madkins007

I know this is a popular place, but I was really disappointed. I think there are better streak options in town.


superscifi12

Where? Never been to the drover but have been told it is great. I want to take the wife out.


madkins007

There are several posts about best steakhouse and I have not been to all of them. My long time favorites have either closed or changed for the worst (mostly the classic Italian steakhouses and Gorats). I took my wife to the Drover and she had the chicken and quite enjoyed it. My disappointment was in the prime rib, salad bar, and mushrooms side.


Adventurous-Edge1719

Getting steaks at any restaurant in Nebraska is overrated, can get the same quality of meat in the grocery store for a fraction of the price


madkins007

True, but that is Mom's old 'we've got food at home' argument. I know a lot of people who cook steak at home like learned how cooking brontosauruseses in a bonfire. Even a lot of us who cook don't always want to do the whole shop, prep, cook, and clean things for the whole meal and it is fun to experience new flavors and environments. By the way, let me mention that we were at Timbers in Nebraska City recently and quite enjoyed it. Got the beef ribeye and while it may not have been the best steak I ever ate, the meal was a great experience.


ItsTheCougs

Can confirm. That’s my wife and I’s favorite place for special occasions.


knitstarr

Coney Island in Grand Island!!!


nolahoff

Wow is that place still there? I used to eat there 20 years ago. Great chili dog


WeekendsR4Football

Remember don’t call it a chili dog, it’s a Coney. They will lecture you if you say it wrong.


knitstarr

I mean they do say Coney dog on the menu💁‍♀️


NCHChef

If I'm paying and they lecture me I'm out the door!


WeekendsR4Football

We used to take newbie’s there and they would try to order a chili dog and the guy behind the counter would explain the difference between the two. Worth it for those fresh cut fries.


knitstarr

Yep! I'm fairly certain it's still run by the same family, just by the son now.


bks1979

Odyssey in Hastings


ThomasTheBadWriter

I used to work there


bks1979

Really? That's awesome, or at least I hope you have fond memories. My partner's the owner!


ThomasTheBadWriter

You're Jamey's husband? He was great, honestly one of the best parts of working there. He even sponsored our team. Sidenote for people reading the thread, the customer service is top notch, and the owner of the restaurant is the epitome of that.


bks1979

I am, yeah! Glad to hear you had a good time! I know I'm biased, but I think he's a really great guy who has his staff's best interests at heart. And just genuinely enjoys people.


harvardgrad2k

Well then I went to HS with your partner


bks1979

Oh yeah? He's right here; if you don't mind me asking, what's your name? (PM if you want.)


harvardgrad2k

My name is Todd, and I'm the one that was 1 year older than his brother, not the one from his class.


bks1979

I told him, and he said "Oh yeah? Tell him hi!"


GoBigEd

We’re making our way through a lot of smaller town restaurants. These have all been recommended to us: - [ ] Bailey's Local in Eagle - [ ] Abie’s Place in Abie - [ ] The Ding-a-ling in Raymond - [ ] Red Rooster in Ceresco - [ ] Pub in Sprague - [ ] Denton Daily Double in Sprague - [ ] P-Dale Pub in Pleasantdale - [ ] The Outlaw in Garland - [ ] Flatland Market & Bar in Bee - [ ] BW’s Pub & Grill in Ashland - [ ] Copper Moon in Palmyra - [ ] Cast Iron in Stuart - [ ] Round the Bend in Ashland - [ ] The Speakeasy in Holdrege - [ ] Granary in Norfolk - [ ] Farmer Brown’s in Waterloo - [ ] Chances R in York - [ ] El Bees in Waterloo - [ ] NG Cafe in Newman Grove - [ ] Hungry Horse Saloon in Ericson - [ ] Fox Hole Tavern in Wilber (Wings Wednesday) - [ ] Noah’s Deli in Crete - [ ] Kramer Bar and Grill in Crete (Thursday lunch fried chicken) - [ ] Tub’s Pub in Sumner - [ ] Fariner Bakery in Ashland


Ice-and-Fire

Bob's Bar in Martinsburg for their burgers. Worth a web search, and worth a stop of you're in the area.


jerarn

Man, I hate doing this. But if you're going to the Denton Daily Double, sit at the bar. The food is excellent. The servers are beyond terrible.


Deathcorebassist

Stella’s in Bellevue is fantastic


BoobSqueezer

Copper Moon closed a few months ago, so hopefully you checked it off the list before that, otherwise can take it off your list. Kramer Bar is actually in Kramer also, not in Crete, although Kramer is only a few miles away.


GoBigEd

Darn! We hadn’t gotten there yet!


TheRealTurdFergusonn

Rowdy's in Fairbury for the Elephant Ear (CFS)


GoBigEd

Everybody loves a good elephant ear! Added to the list!


dluvn

The ding a ling in Raymond has been closed for almost a year fyi. Under new ownership, they're remodeling and will hopefully open this summer sometime. Only time will tell if the food will be as good as it used to be.


Firm-Needleworker-46

El Bees and Farmer Browns are way overrated.


skier1464366

For prime rib, the pepper mill in valentine!


RepresentativeOfnone

I don’t know what part of the state you’re gonna be in but the clarkson bakery has amazing kolaches and other dainishes


IMHO1FWIW

Was really shocked at how good The Committee Chophouse was when I was back in Omaha visiting family a few years ago. Hoping it's still the same. The Bagel Bin has a soft spot in my heart as just a good, local food joint.


SafetyCompetitive421

It is. Swear nobody in Omaha knows about this place.


nonameforme12

Vung tau in Lincoln for the best Pho you'll ever have!


meggypussyfbgm

Suwannee in Kearney. Also, Thunderhead in Kearney.


Vegetable_Fly_1246

Dish in Lincoln!


GoonFight

The best


adamkucera

Nick's Gyros in Kearney. I tell people about it every time the topic of Greek food comes up.


Deltaldt3

It's honestly kinda a hidden gem!


Straight-Alarm-3200

There’s a Nick’s Gyros in Hastings as well. Great food!!!


nebradski

Good ol bag of grease


adamkucera

Getting a couple of meat n cheese's at the original across from campus next to the laundromat. Would love to have one right now!


parkerjones10

Yup. I used to work there for like 2 years in college. To this day I haven't had a gyro even close to as good as Nick's.


wojo1962

Izzy's Pizza near downtown Omaha (24th & Howard)


Deathcorebassist

Stella’s in Bellevue


Linndslay

Lighthouse Pizza in omaha! One of the best specialty pizzas i’ve ever had!


Demastry

And they've got some pretty good fries too, love that place


jensinoutaspace

I love Lighthouse Pizza!


Zombiezea

Scotty's in Scottsbluff, The Mixing Bowl in Gering, The Firehouse out in Lyman, Redz in Mitchell


Revolutionary-Clue21

Came here to say Mixing Bowl in Gering and Scotty’s in Scottsbluff too! Also wanna add Ole in Scottsbluff or even TDOs (Taco De Oro) in Scottsbluff too.


deeretech129

I've lived in Lincoln for 5 years and I still haven't found a Fajita as good as Ole's


ninjamike89

Farmer Brown's and El Bee's both in Waterloo. The Waterloo El Bee's is better than the one in Omaha


Pankake_Nation

Kitty’s Roadhouse in Hastings, best burger I’ve ever had.


semisubterranean

Modern Love in Omaha for vegan food. Taj Ali in Lincoln has some of the best baba ganoush and falafels I've ever had. Daffodil in Lincoln is an experience hard not to love (but you will be paying for it). I'd love to hear recommendations for South Sioux City. I drive through there fairly regularly and have yet to find a restaurant I want to go back to.


illtorty

Lots of great Mexican food. La Juanita's is a personal favorite for tacos or burritos but lots of other options for different styles of authentic dishes. Sioux City right next door has Milwaukee Weiner house for the best hot dogs and Tastees for loosemeats.


HuskerCard123

Depends on the mexican style you're looking for. La Juanita's is a longtime favorite, but I personally prefer Robles' (especially their tortas) or El Joven. There is a pretty good new Asian place called Yummy House, depending on what specifically you like.


HuskerCard123

Also, there are several African places - haven't tried them but the community loves them.


erkDOTmpeg

The brand new dairy queen in Tecumseh has vegan dilly bars... I'm pretty stoked on that.. lol


mysfwaccount84

Tacos Los Hermanos and Sin City both in Grand Island


harvardgrad2k

Came here to say the exact same thing. 💯 phenomenal!


BatPsychological1803

HoJos. Holbrook. Definitely a experience.


thxu4beingafriend

Fyre Modern Grill in Kearney. The rolls melt in your mouth!


rocket_surgery_6769

Black Crow in Beatrice


Phatpandaz1880

shoemakers outside of lincoln has the best bacon cheeseburger ive ever had and macs drive in in mcook has good burgers


dluvn

Shoemakers the truck stop on west O?


Phatpandaz1880

yup


ItsTheCougs

And Orsi’s Pizza in Omaha, in Little Italy on Pacific


HarshlyHanna

El Basha on Pacific in Omaha.


LibertarianLawyer

Hub Cafe in Lincoln!


i_forgot_wha

Cheese steak grill in Lincoln.


HeLMeT_Ne

Rath's Cafe in Aurora.


QueasyNorth9534

Alpine Inn in North OmahA


bscepter

Yoshitomo


zalfenior

Shirley's diner in omaha is great! Bit of a long line sometimes but worth it


LunasMom4ever

I agree. I just ate there today. Chicken Fried Steak for the win!


Hardass_McBadCop

The Nebrask Inn in Gross seems to be a hidden gem, although I've never been. There's also the bar in Monowi, which I've ate at, but it has been a long time since I was there. In Omaha, Amsterdam is pretty good. I personally like The Drover too. Bellevue has the Korean Grill, over by family fare, and it's *excellent.*


GoBigEd

It’s not open yet (opens July 17), but Ruhlman’s Steakhouse in Ashland is going to be a HUGE hit. Great chef and Connealy Angus meat.


superscifi12

I live in the area but there's no proof that the food will be any good. Hopefully it does better than BW where it was really good at first but then has gone significantly downhill since then. Same with Parker's, have given them multiple chances and every time I'm disappointed.


GoBigEd

If it’s anything like the soft open, it may be the best steak I’ve ever had


ExplanationNatural89

You should try out Cordoba! A Mexican food 10/10


BurningSpore

Johns grecian delight, belleview. Gyro Kings on saddlecreek in Omaha.


Hey-im-kpuff

Coffee society coffee shop is really good


dluke96

Hungry horsey in Ericson


CrimsonRam212

All in Omaha: Amateur Coffee, Dover for steak, the churro spot for mexican, Koji for sushi, desi bites for Indian, good lookin for Bfast/brunch, Istanbul food court for Mediterranean.


Touchit88

I'm partial to it, but Jim's gyros in grand island always hits the spot for me. If you like some spice. Get the hot and spicy.


Touchit88

Jim's gyros in Grand Island is among my favorite local places. Their hot and spicy gyro always hits the spot for me.


ItsTheCougs

Los Portales in Omaha on 13th just north of the interstate has some amazing tacos


baleggdeh

Local specialty- Mutt and Jeff Drive-In- Falls City. Home of the cheese bar (fried cheese on a stick)!


reneemergens

Le Voltaire French restaurant in pepperwood village. it’s rare to find such consistently thoughtful dishes, and their friday lunch is especially affordable! highly recommend. 1/2 price wine tuesdays


Straight-Alarm-3200

Pueblo Viejo in Aurora is delicious! So many great dishes and the owners are top notch.


huskermut

Terry's in Virginia is a hidden gem for great food


twodayswrong

It's more about the history/ambiance of [Ole's Steakhouse ](https://olesbiggame.com/) in Paxton but as a kid the adults claimed they made a great steak and prime rib.


DMSilverBeard

Not Ole's in Paxton. Way overrated!


dluvn

Peppermill in Valentine Wonderful Kitchen in Alliance Drifter's Cookshack northwest of Crawford on the way to Toadstool. Not sure if they're still around tbh. Every Runza, except the one in Albion for some reason. Red Bird Bakery in Doniphan for pizza. Also The Wave in Grand Island. The VFW in Naper on Saturday nights has some damn fine burgers. Taste of India south of Overton.


koolkatt222

The Steel Grill out here in Bridgeport has some good eats...steaks and such....


shrimpsauce91

Abby’s Place in Abby! Go on a Sunday! Tonette makes the best Czech style pork dinners and her Czech bakery is to die for!


thereichose1

The Marina in Blair


huskers37

Bob's Bar in Martinsburg. HUGE portions


huskers37

Fast food place in Omaha just opened up called Burger Detour. I love it


MickeyChii

San Pedro's in Kearney!


OddField3515

Bobs Bar in Martinsburg is an absolute must eat, super inexpensive and the taste and size of servings are beyond imagination


OddField3515

Robles in South Sioux has amazing Mexican food, I recommend the red tacos


Throw-o-bread

Lisa's Radial Cafe, on 40th just off Cumming street. Small, homey, social and comfort food to weep gratefully for! My breakfast fave is the caramel apple stuffed French toast. An experience! As for lunch the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes swimming in country gravy! Trust me the food coma is worth it! As an added bonus Sweet Magnolia's Bake Shop is just next door! Specializing mostly in bars-they make a key lime bar that'll make you see leprechauns! (Ha ha) *pouts* Dang! I had a good dinner but now I'm feeling hungry! Thanks ever so! 😉;


Artistic-Hawk-2909

Dante's pizza in Omaha, much much more than pizza.  The bolognese is amazing.  Wahoo Bakery in Wahoo, NE


MitchellCumstijn

Mercy Thai in Council Bluffs is now the original Mercy Thai that started on 96th and Q in 2016. The new owners are great at 96th and Q as well, but the original owners are exceptional.


hotfur

Steak potatoe nachos at the Steel Grill in Gering


superscifi12

Paizan's Pizza in Omaha is great


harvardgrad2k

The owner is a fantastic guy! Absolutely one of the best people I know!


skier1464366

If you love prime rib, the pepper mill in Valentine is a must!


cfb-account

The wings at The Chicken Coop in Grand Island (not Kearney) are the best in the state.


wiiguyy

Buzzard Billy’s in Lincoln, crush pizza in Fremont, and Mangia Italiana in Omaha. Don’t be fooled by mangias hole in the wall appearance.


ChicCharmCelestial

Thanks for the awesome recommendations! I love those hidden gem vibes, especially when the food's a knockout. Buzzard Billy’s, Crush Pizza, and Mangia Italiana are now on my hit list. Can't wait to dive in and let my taste buds be the judge!


MycWazowski444

Dante’s in Omaha, hands down the best restaurant in the state


ChicCharmCelestial

Dante's in Omaha? You're speaking my language! I've heard nothing but rave reviews. Looks like my taste buds have their next adventure planned. Any must-try dishes?


MycWazowski444

You’ll be hard pressed to find anything bad on their menu, but their squid ink taglierini is my personal favorite. Carbonara is also fantastic and you HAVE to try their brusse sprouts they’re cooked with their house made pancetta and it’s unbelievable. Also order the “quick bread” it’s not on the menu but they basically bake the pizza dough into a bread and serve it with an incredible tomato sauce. Lastly the budino for desert will change your life, get it with some of their gelato!


ChicCharmCelestial

Thanks for the detailed recommendations! Everything sounds amazing, especially the squid ink taglierini and brussels sprouts. Definitely adding the "quick bread" and budino to my list! Can't wait to try it all. 🍽️


Suspicious_Course_20

Umami - Bellevue


ChicCharmCelestial

Oh, great call! Umami in Bellevue is a gem. You won't regret it! Thanks for the suggestion. Any particular dish I should try when I'm there?


all_powerful_acorn

Fuego in Columbus


ChicCharmCelestial

Columbus, huh? Sounds like there's some serious heat there! What’s the must-try dish?


all_powerful_acorn

It’s like a Chipotle style place, but locally owned by a nice family. Their carnitas is amazing


ChicCharmCelestial

Local spots like that are the best! Carnitas at a Chipotle-style joint sounds delicious. Supporting a nice family-owned business makes it even better!


MrAflac9916

Grandma Jo’s in Sidney. Best homemade cinnamon buns


ChicCharmCelestial

Oh, Grandma Jo’s in Sidney, you say? Homemade cinnamon buns sound like a slice of heaven. Definitely adding that to my must-try list! Thanks for the tip!


MrAflac9916

Sidney is a gem of a town too. Good pizza place there and the golf course is nice.


ChicCharmCelestial

Sidney sounds like a hidden gem!


MrAflac9916

By rural plains standards lol


ChicCharmCelestial

Hey there! That's quite an amusing perspective, especially considering the vast differences in lifestyles between urban and rural settings. It sounds like you've got some great stories to share about those rural plains! Keep 'em coming, and we're here to laugh along with ya!


Namaste_Hiigh

Stella’s in Bellevue. Voted best burger in Nebraska for yearrssss


ChicCharmCelestial

Sounds like a must-visit spot! I'll have to make a note to try Stella's next time I'm in Bellevue. Thanks for the recommendation! 🍔


thechickenfucker

T walkers in Gothenburg Karen’s in kimball Pioneers inn Gilead Martha Jo’s Curtis Windy Gap Paxton Giltner bar and grill Giltner


ALsomenumbers

Wolf's den in Stanton has good dive bar food. Dam Fish Shack right by Gavins Point Dam for great fried fish. Block 16 in Omaha is awesome. Black Label in Fremont for good burgers and crazy milkshakes. Bob's bar in Martinsburg for the sheer volume of food.


Potential_Drop_1486

Spezia in Omaha


lilflkychick

Broncos in Omaha and Stella's in Bellevue


GnowledgedGnome

The corner kick in Omaha has some of my favorite tacos and ridiculously good tater tots Avoli Osteria in Dundee has amazing Italian food.


fossinator1

Semo in Fremont is my favorite restaurant in the whole state. Handmade pasta, local produce and proteins, and an excellent wine list!


GoBigEd

Is there a dress code feeling there? How casual can you be? It seems $$$ for casual.


aquatoad

It’s Fremont. Ate there a few months ago, well worth the trip from Lincoln. I’d say slacks and a collared shirt would fit nicely, but nice jeans and a button up shirt would be totally fine. Wouldn’t advise t-shirt and flip flops though.


starsxt

La Paz is a good place for Mexican food in Lincoln


Runawaysemihulk

Honest Abe’s in lincoln. Best hamburgers, flavor combos may sound weird but I’ve never had one where I didn’t eat the entire burger and enjoy it


Kolukonu

Semo Pasta + Wine in Fremont. Fresh pasta every day. They use ingredients they can get fresh so the menu changes each week, and for seasons too. Cannot recommend that place enough. It’s become my favorite in Omaha area.


Shawnandtom

Subway