The best in Lincoln: South East
South East
Honest Abe’s Burgers & Freedom
I’m pretty sure Honest Abe’s is Lincoln’s favorite burger place. When Alton Brown was in town in 2015, he asked Lincoln where to eat. According to him, they overwhelmingly said Honest Abe’s. The atmosphere is hard to beat and they do a great job with creativity. You can visit once a week and there’s always … Continue reading "Honest Abe’s Burgers & Freedom"
Venue Restaurant & Lounge
The Venue is one of the more upscale restaurants in Lincoln and with that, they have one of the better menus. I enjoy their creativity and specials. On a selection & price perspective, the Venue might be the best place in Lincoln to get a good Whiskey. They are also no slouch with their wine … Continue reading "Venue Restaurant & Lounge"
The Oven
The Oven serves traditional Indian comfort food, and they do it very well. But to me, the Oven stands out by combining some very solid Indian food with a great wine list and really nice atmosphere. You can get a good Chicken Tikka Masala in a lot of places, but you can’t get it in … Continue reading "The Oven"
Daffodil Mediterranean Cuisine
If you go into Daffodil (and you should), you’ll meet the nicest lady ever (I believe her name is Narges) who will treat you like family. Sample everything before you order (because she’ll probably insist on it) and then make the hardest choice ever on what to order because it’s all so good. I’ve never had … Continue reading "Daffodil Mediterranean Cuisine"
MoMo Pizzeria & Ristorante
MoMo calls itself a pizzeria, but it’s so much more than a pizza joint. If I am looking for a nice night out, MoMo always comes up in the discussion. When going for dinner, I’ll snag a spot at their bar if I’m lucky enough to find one. In my humble opinion, the bar is … Continue reading "MoMo Pizzeria & Ristorante"
(402) Creamery
The (402) Creamery has two locations in Lincoln, one in the Haymarket and one in South East Lincoln. Both provide amazing & fun homemade ice cream creations that rotate through regularly. I once thought Ivanna Cone would provide all of my Lincoln ice cream needs and we didn’t need anything else. I was wrong, the … Continue reading "(402) Creamery"
Heoya
Heoya is one of those places I could eat every single day. They’re seriously good. I don’t know what they do to their pork, but it is fantastic. They have two locations and a food truck that will show up in various locations. So you don’t have an excuse if you can’t get there. What … Continue reading "Heoya"
Hiro 88
Hiro 88 is from Omaha, but their Lincoln Locations are a (very) welcome addition to our food scene. Hiro is probably my go-to for sushi & sake. Don’t sleep on their other food as their Chilean Sea Bass, Miso-Glazed is probably my favorite seafood dish in town. Both of their locations have great outdoor seating. … Continue reading "Hiro 88"
Carmela’s Bistro & Wine Bar
Go to Carmela’s for a nice dinner out. Get a good steak and nice glass of wine to take in the fun atmosphere and you’ll have a very good evening. Not feeling like a steak? Don’t worry, the rest of their menu offers plenty of other creative and good items too.
FireWorks Restaurant
I sort of see Fireworks as Lazlo’s number 3 since it is owned by them and serves a similar, if slightly more upscale menu. This is a good thing, Lazlo’s is probably my most frequented restaurant in Lincoln, which means I go to Fireworks a lot too.
Greenfield’s Cafe
When I think of Greenfield’s, I think of Breakfast. If I were to send you to Greenfields, it would be for breakfast, because they do it really well. But they are worth a visit outside of breakfast too. Just an overall solid place to eat.
Lazzari’s Pizza
When Lazzari’s was on O street downtown, they were a go-to for post bar food and gained a bit of a cult following because of it. They have since moved to south Lincoln, but their great pizza remains. Their “Randy Ross” remains as one of my favorite two three slices in Lincoln. When I think … Continue reading "Lazzari’s Pizza"
Stauffer’s Cafe
Stauffer’s is your classic small town cafe where you can get your small town cafe favorites. In the world of classic small town cafes, Stauffer’s is one of the better in Lincoln. Also, they have great pie. If you ask a Lincolnite where to find great pie, I would bet 8 out of 10 would … Continue reading "Stauffer’s Cafe"
Good Evans Breakfast & Lunch
The Good Evans concept is to “bring a more chef-inspired menu and vibe to breakfast and lunch” and it just so happens that is the sort of thing I look for. In my experience, they have accomplished their goal, which leaves two reasons you should visit: 1) you will find something a little (but not … Continue reading "Good Evans Breakfast & Lunch"
Ginger
Ginger brings a Mongolian grill-style restaurant combined with a more traditional restaurant in one place. I’ve always appreciated the creative and good food at Ginger, which is what keeps me coming back.
The Eatery
One of my favorite childhood restaurants was the Sunday buffet at the North Pantry. My mom also talks often about how much she enjoyed being a server at the South Pantry in high school ages ago. Why does this apply to The Eatery? Well, to me it is very relevant because The Eatery is in … Continue reading "The Eatery"
Catalyst Beer Patio and Kitchen
Catalyst delivers a solid menu and a good beer list. But the real reason to visit is the patio. It’s one of the best in town.
Lila Mae’s Southern Kitchen & Lounge
Lila Mae’s is one of, if not the best restaurant in Lincoln to grab some southern home-cooked food. It also brings the family atmosphere while dining out as good as anywhere in Lincoln.
South West
Downtown
Honest Abe’s Burgers & Freedom
I’m pretty sure Honest Abe’s is Lincoln’s favorite burger place. When Alton Brown was in town in 2015, he asked Lincoln where to eat. According to him, they overwhelmingly said Honest Abe’s. The atmosphere is hard to beat and they do a great job with creativity. You can visit once a week and there’s always … Continue reading "Honest Abe’s Burgers & Freedom"
North East
Honest Abe’s Burgers & Freedom
I’m pretty sure Honest Abe’s is Lincoln’s favorite burger place. When Alton Brown was in town in 2015, he asked Lincoln where to eat. According to him, they overwhelmingly said Honest Abe’s. The atmosphere is hard to beat and they do a great job with creativity. You can visit once a week and there’s always … Continue reading "Honest Abe’s Burgers & Freedom"
Heoya
Heoya is one of those places I could eat every single day. They’re seriously good. I don’t know what they do to their pork, but it is fantastic. They have two locations and a food truck that will show up in various locations. So you don’t have an excuse if you can’t get there. What … Continue reading "Heoya"
North West
Honest Abe’s Burgers & Freedom
I’m pretty sure Honest Abe’s is Lincoln’s favorite burger place. When Alton Brown was in town in 2015, he asked Lincoln where to eat. According to him, they overwhelmingly said Honest Abe’s. The atmosphere is hard to beat and they do a great job with creativity. You can visit once a week and there’s always … Continue reading "Honest Abe’s Burgers & Freedom"
Haymarket
The Oven
The Oven serves traditional Indian comfort food, and they do it very well. But to me, the Oven stands out by combining some very solid Indian food with a great wine list and really nice atmosphere. You can get a good Chicken Tikka Masala in a lot of places, but you can’t get it in … Continue reading "The Oven"
(402) Creamery
The (402) Creamery has two locations in Lincoln, one in the Haymarket and one in South East Lincoln. Both provide amazing & fun homemade ice cream creations that rotate through regularly. I once thought Ivanna Cone would provide all of my Lincoln ice cream needs and we didn’t need anything else. I was wrong, the … Continue reading "(402) Creamery"
Hiro 88
Hiro 88 is from Omaha, but their Lincoln Locations are a (very) welcome addition to our food scene. Hiro is probably my go-to for sushi & sake. Don’t sleep on their other food as their Chilean Sea Bass, Miso-Glazed is probably my favorite seafood dish in town. Both of their locations have great outdoor seating. … Continue reading "Hiro 88"