Local Insights, Expert Guides

Omaha’s culinary landscape in 2025 reflects both its Midwestern roots and its growing international influences, creating a dining scene that is as diverse as it is exciting. Classic comfort foods sit alongside globally inspired dishes, while an increasing emphasis on farm-to-table practices and locally sourced ingredients showcases the city’s commitment to freshness, sustainability, and community. Emerging food trends, from inventive twists on familiar favorites to chef-drive

Whether local or visiting, explore the best places across Omaha (and its neighboring communities) to satisfy any culinary craving with multiple options for each food category, from trendy spots to local institutions. There are many exciting and unique neighborhoods that these restaurants call home; while visiting for food, have fun exploring them too. Note: The establishments that made the 'Best Restaurants' list are excluded in an effort to highlight other great options in t

WHEN AWAY, I YEARN. WHEN HERE, I REPEAT. Dish Restaurant Egg Yolk Ravioli Via Farina Spinach Artichoke Dip Upstream Brewing Company Seared Gnocchi Jimi D's Beer Cheese Soup Lazlo's Brewery & Grill Hamburger Lahvosh M’s Pub Smoked Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage Frank Stoysich Meats Puffy Shell Taco Maria's Chicken Philly Barrett's Barleycorn Avocado Toast Good Lookin' Cheese Wheel Special WD Cravings Toastie Lola's  Espresso Martini Sip's on 10th Mark's Signature Mac & Cheese Ooh De