See Our State: Nebraska Foodie Guide
From pizza to sushi to Nebraska beef, treat your tastebuds to Nebraska's best eats. Check out our guide to must-try restaurants across the state.
Northwest
Begin your day with a cup of joe from Nebraska Coffee in Kimball. Pair your favorite coffee drink with unique breakfast bites from muffins and avocado toast to cinnamon rolls and breakfast pizza.
If beer is more your style, head to Kimball’s Beer & Loathing for bar food favorites, like wings, jalapeno poppers and burgers, and an excellent selection of beer and specialty cocktails.
Try lunch or dinner at The Tangled Tumbleweed in Scottsbluff. Specializing in small-plate tapas-style dishes, The Tangled Tumbleweed offers an eclectic menu of meat and cheese boards, flatbreads and skillets. Don’t miss happy hour specials from 4 - 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday.
Southwest
Choose from dozens of specialty sandwiches at Homemade Heaven Sandwich Shoppe in Ogallala.
North Platte’s Another Round Sports Bar and Grill is perfect for munching on tasty bar fare in a laid-back atmosphere.
Pizza, paninis, fish tacos — these are just a handful of mouthwatering dishes at Benkelman’s Skyline Grill.
South Central
Looking for more steak options? This is Nebraska, so of course we’ve got ‘em. Nebraska Barn & Grill in Gothenburg has you covered for aged Nebraska cuts, from ribeye to prime rib. If you’re really hungry, try the famous 24-ounce Barn Burner.
From the blackened crunch burger at lunch to the steak picanha at dinner, Odyssey’s menus are full of unique comfort-food creations. This Hastings favorite fills up quick, so be sure to call ahead and make reservations.
Stop in Grand Island for cake, pastries, cheesecake and more sweet treats at The Enchanted Bakery.
Southeast
Order a heaping helping of wood-fired favorites at FireWorks Restaurant. This Lincoln eatery is cooking up pizza, pasta, steaks and seafood on its wood-fired grill, rotisserie and pizza oven. Complement your meal with a house-brewed ale or lager.
The Keeping Room in Nebraska City offers comfort food favorites and homemade desserts along with boutique shopping.
Try authentic Northern Indian cuisine at Lincoln’s The Oven. Below, stop into The Cellar for spirits and a selection of over 1,800 wines.
Metro
If you like sushi, then Omaha’s Yoshitomo is a must. Choose from a variety of nigiri and maki rolls. Round out your meal with an order of edamame, truffle scallops and bottle of house sake.
If you’re craving Italian, try Dante in Omaha for antipasti, pastas, Neapolitan pizza and an extensive Italian wine list.
Head to Waterloo for U.S.D.A. Choice steaks at Farmer Brown’s Steakhouse (pro tip: ask for the house steak seasoning to enhance your cut). If seafood is more your style, Farmer Brown’s offers more than a dozen seafood dishes, including Alaskan king crab and broiled lobster.
Northeast
How about some warm miso soup, followed by a heaping bowl of chicken yaki udon noodles and a roll of spicy white tuna sushi? If you think that sounds as delicious as we do, head to Sakura Sushi & Steakhouse in Norfolk.
More in the mood for Italian? Napoli's Italian Restaurant in Norfolk features authentic Italian cuisine, including pasta, pizza, calzones and flavorful seafood entrées.
Continue that Italian theme with an ice-cold treat from MJ's Gelato & More. This Norfolk gelato shop rotates yummy flavors, like wild strawberry swirl, Caribbean coconut and sea salt caramel.
Sandhills
If you’re traveling through the heart of Nebraska, stop in for a bite at Broken Bow’s Tumbleweed Café. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the café’s wide-ranging menu has something for every palate.
Arnold’s Grazers Bar & Grill takes being in cattle country to heart, serving up fresh Nebraska beef. You’ll also find tasty burgers, sandwiches and mouthwatering dishes like the chicken fried steak, hamburger steak and the walleye dinner.
Need to stop somewhere quick? The Arnold Exchange serves breakfast and lunch specials, from BBQ pork riblets to smothered beef burritos, along with pizza, sandwiches, ice cream and other grab-and-go bites.
