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The Most Fun Restaurants in Omaha

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by The OpenTable Team
Updated 14 November 2019

The all-American city of Omaha, Nebraska has grown into a Midwestern metropolis with a thriving culture, economy and some of the finest cuisine in the region. The most fun restaurants in Omaha form an integral part of the culinary scene, mixing hearty dishes from the Midwest with cutting-edge flavors to give Omaha a taste all its own. But where are the city's smartest, savviest diners headed out to when looking for the most fun restaurants in town? Welcome to the Tastemaker 20. Here, we've gathered information from the city's in-the-know diners to put together a list of the most fun restaurant in Omaha. From acclaimed downtown hot spots to beloved local diners, the most fun restaurants in Omaha have a fine meal for everyone. Grab a table in Omaha and enjoy!

Wave Bistro
4.9 (676)
$30 and under
Asian
West Omaha
This intimate and welcoming Omaha bistro is one of the most creative restaurants in town. Wave features an engaging menu of Asian-fusion eats to locals and tourists. Seafood is a favorite at Wave. Try the cashew-crusted salmon fillet with vegetables and rice in a teriyaki glaze, or the lemon creamy almond shrimp with fruit salad. A chicken menu boasts highlights like orange chicken, teriyaki chicken, and Thai green curry chicken. Don't miss the yakisoba, Japanese-style noodles cooked with vegetables and a choice of protein.
Top review
RockyGold
Dined on 25 Sept 2026
Fantastic service, meals and appetizers outstanding !! Thank you
This intimate and welcoming Omaha bistro is one of the most creative restaurants in town. Wave features an engaging menu of Asian-fusion eats to locals and tourists. Seafood is a favorite at Wave. Try the cashew-crusted salmon fillet with vegetables and rice in a teriyaki glaze, or the lemon creamy almond shrimp with fruit salad. A chicken menu boasts highlights like orange chicken, teriyaki chicken, and Thai green curry chicken. Don't miss the yakisoba, Japanese-style noodles cooked with vegetables and a choice of protein.
Top review
RockyGold
Dined on 25 Sept 2026
Fantastic service, meals and appetizers outstanding !! Thank you
Le Voltaire
5 (1959)
$31 to $50
French
West Omaha
An elegant French restaurant, Le Voltaire is one of the most fun restaurants in Omaha. Le Voltaire boasts a full menu of French favorites like escargots de Bourgogne, baked brie, and foie gras on bread. Head to the "Red Meats" menu for boeuf Bourguignon, filet mignon, or Paris-style steak frites. Le Voltaire also includes an excellent selection of desserts, including upside-down apple tart and banana Nutella crepes.
Top review
AndyGold
Dined 1 day ago
We had a great experience at Le Voltaire! The restaurant is small and quaint, with a really comfortable atmosphere. The food was excellent, especially the shrimp appetizer and beef bourguignon. What really stood out was the service. Our waitress, Lily, was fantastic! She was friendly, attentive, and made the evening fun. You could tell the staff genuinely enjoyed working together, which made the atmosphere even better. We ended up spending over two hours enjoying dinner and conversation and never felt rushed. It was a great night, and we’ll definitely be back!
An elegant French restaurant, Le Voltaire is one of the most fun restaurants in Omaha. Le Voltaire boasts a full menu of French favorites like escargots de Bourgogne, baked brie, and foie gras on bread. Head to the "Red Meats" menu for boeuf Bourguignon, filet mignon, or Paris-style steak frites. Le Voltaire also includes an excellent selection of desserts, including upside-down apple tart and banana Nutella crepes.
Top review
AndyGold
Dined 1 day ago
We had a great experience at Le Voltaire! The restaurant is small and quaint, with a really comfortable atmosphere. The food was excellent, especially the shrimp appetizer and beef bourguignon. What really stood out was the service. Our waitress, Lily, was fantastic! She was friendly, attentive, and made the evening fun. You could tell the staff genuinely enjoyed working together, which made the atmosphere even better. We ended up spending over two hours enjoying dinner and conversation and never felt rushed. It was a great night, and we’ll definitely be back!
Boiler Room
4.8 (2016)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Downtown / Old Market
This captivating and rustic loft spot is one of the most fun restaurants in Omaha. It features a focus on local ingredients along with one of the best wine cellars in Omaha. Grab a glass from Spain, Italy, France, or elsewhere to go along with dinner. For an appetizer, try house-marinated olives, cauliflower soup, or tagliatelle with braised pork sugo. Entrees include Pacific sablefish with couscous, seared New Bedford scallops, and Idaho golden trout with black beans. Another highlight is the Morgan Ranch wagyu sirloin steak with braised beans and local mushrooms.
Top review
Matthew
Dined 2 days ago
This great American restaurant! The venison delicious! Croquet were unbelievable! Staf had great suggestions.
This captivating and rustic loft spot is one of the most fun restaurants in Omaha. It features a focus on local ingredients along with one of the best wine cellars in Omaha. Grab a glass from Spain, Italy, France, or elsewhere to go along with dinner. For an appetizer, try house-marinated olives, cauliflower soup, or tagliatelle with braised pork sugo. Entrees include Pacific sablefish with couscous, seared New Bedford scallops, and Idaho golden trout with black beans. Another highlight is the Morgan Ranch wagyu sirloin steak with braised beans and local mushrooms.
Top review
Matthew
Dined 2 days ago
This great American restaurant! The venison delicious! Croquet were unbelievable! Staf had great suggestions.
360 Steakhouse - Harrah's Council Bluffs
4.6 (2339)
$31 to $50
American
Council Bluffs
A short distance from the Iowa/Nebraska border, the 360 Steakhouse is the place to go for a great meal and great view. Head up to the 12th floor of the Harrah's Council Bluffs casino to sample the tastes of 360. The celebrated restaurant features excellent views of the Omaha skyline and the Iowa countryside. For a Midwest taste, try the pork and grits appetizer with Knob Creek honey au jus. Charbroiled Omaha steaks include bone-in New York strip, ribeye, and blackened filet with shrimp. Try the "Steak and Cake," pairing a filet mignon with a jumbo lump crab cake.
Top review
Jane
Dined on 31 Oct 2026
Our meals were all delicious as were the appetizers. The steaks were cooked to perfection! The bacon wrapped scallops and shrimp cocktail were really good too. The salads were fresh and huge. Can’t go wrong choosing the 360 for dinner. The service was fantastic!
A short distance from the Iowa/Nebraska border, the 360 Steakhouse is the place to go for a great meal and great view. Head up to the 12th floor of the Harrah's Council Bluffs casino to sample the tastes of 360. The celebrated restaurant features excellent views of the Omaha skyline and the Iowa countryside. For a Midwest taste, try the pork and grits appetizer with Knob Creek honey au jus. Charbroiled Omaha steaks include bone-in New York strip, ribeye, and blackened filet with shrimp. Try the "Steak and Cake," pairing a filet mignon with a jumbo lump crab cake.
Top review
Jane
Dined on 31 Oct 2026
Our meals were all delicious as were the appetizers. The steaks were cooked to perfection! The bacon wrapped scallops and shrimp cocktail were really good too. The salads were fresh and huge. Can’t go wrong choosing the 360 for dinner. The service was fantastic!
J. Gilbert’s - Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Omaha
4.7 (4041)
$31 to $50
Steak
Downtown / Old Market
This classic steakhouse is one of the most fun restaurants in Omaha. It's a traditional wood-fired steaks and seafood spot on Capitol Avenue with plenty of the steakhouse trappings. Try the USDA prime bone-in "cowboy cut" of ribeye or wood-grilled ribs alongside thin-cut fries. Shrimp "Durango" includes ancho chile butter and Parmigiano Reggiano, and maple plank roasted salmon features a bourbon glaze and Yukon mashed potatoes. J. Gilbert's also specializes in excellent cocktails. Go for the barrel-aged Manhattan with Maker's Mark bourbon and Italian sweet vermouth.
Top review
JonGold
Dined 7 days ago
Can't say enough good things about j. Gilbert's. Sierra, our server, was highlight of the night. Very attentive and great personality. Food was, of course, fabulous!!
This classic steakhouse is one of the most fun restaurants in Omaha. It's a traditional wood-fired steaks and seafood spot on Capitol Avenue with plenty of the steakhouse trappings. Try the USDA prime bone-in "cowboy cut" of ribeye or wood-grilled ribs alongside thin-cut fries. Shrimp "Durango" includes ancho chile butter and Parmigiano Reggiano, and maple plank roasted salmon features a bourbon glaze and Yukon mashed potatoes. J. Gilbert's also specializes in excellent cocktails. Go for the barrel-aged Manhattan with Maker's Mark bourbon and Italian sweet vermouth.
Top review
JonGold
Dined 7 days ago
Can't say enough good things about j. Gilbert's. Sierra, our server, was highlight of the night. Very attentive and great personality. Food was, of course, fabulous!!
Railcar Modern American Kitchen
4.8 (2183)
$30 and under
American
West Omaha
A charming and entertaining spot in Stonehenge Center, Railcar is one of the most fun restaurants in Omaha. It has one of the best happy hours in the city. Start with the Maryland crab cakes or the pan-roasted Brussels sprouts. "The Boiler" includes a diner burger, house-cut fries, beer, and a shot. For dinner, try a selection off of the Railcar "Test Kitchen" menu. Go for the planked Berkshire pork chop, blackened scallops, or butternut squash risotto. On Friday or Saturday night, try the 12-hour Iowa slow-roasted Angus prime rib.
Top review
Judy
Dined 2 days ago
Our son chose Rail Car for Saturday brunch/lunch with the kids. It was awesome. We had fun cocktails, the yummy salmon dip appetizer with the most amazing chips plus everyone ordered a completely different main dish - some brunch, some lunch; and all were so delicious and plentiful, the girls took some home. I love dessert so we ordered two to share among the six of us - the apple crisp and chocolate of course. Amazing. My daughter-in-law was served more coffee to go with the dessert. Service was excellent - and that's front our server in the bar area, which we loved because it was quaint and quiet. We'll be back!
A charming and entertaining spot in Stonehenge Center, Railcar is one of the most fun restaurants in Omaha. It has one of the best happy hours in the city. Start with the Maryland crab cakes or the pan-roasted Brussels sprouts. "The Boiler" includes a diner burger, house-cut fries, beer, and a shot. For dinner, try a selection off of the Railcar "Test Kitchen" menu. Go for the planked Berkshire pork chop, blackened scallops, or butternut squash risotto. On Friday or Saturday night, try the 12-hour Iowa slow-roasted Angus prime rib.
Top review
Judy
Dined 2 days ago
Our son chose Rail Car for Saturday brunch/lunch with the kids. It was awesome. We had fun cocktails, the yummy salmon dip appetizer with the most amazing chips plus everyone ordered a completely different main dish - some brunch, some lunch; and all were so delicious and plentiful, the girls took some home. I love dessert so we ordered two to share among the six of us - the apple crisp and chocolate of course. Amazing. My daughter-in-law was served more coffee to go with the dessert. Service was excellent - and that's front our server in the bar area, which we loved because it was quaint and quiet. We'll be back!
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