Guidebook for Omaha
Food Scene
Excellent tequila! If you're unsure, simply ask for their recommendation. Also, any of the tacos are fabulous.
70 locals recommend
Mula
3932 Farnam StExcellent tequila! If you're unsure, simply ask for their recommendation. Also, any of the tacos are fabulous.
Supposedly a favorite of Warren's. I've got places I like a lot better, but who am I to argue with Buffett?
26 locals recommend
Gorat's Steakhouse
4917 Center StSupposedly a favorite of Warren's. I've got places I like a lot better, but who am I to argue with Buffett?
Want to avoid the downtown crowd? This is a tasty little American restaurant you wouldn't find on your own, but it's still got that urban atmosphere.
23 locals recommend
J. Coco
5203 Leavenworth StWant to avoid the downtown crowd? This is a tasty little American restaurant you wouldn't find on your own, but it's still got that urban atmosphere.
Many say this is Omaha's best coffee. I wouldn't argue -- it's the best Americano I've ever had.
70 locals recommend
Archetype Coffee
3926 Farnam StMany say this is Omaha's best coffee. I wouldn't argue -- it's the best Americano I've ever had.
Get the charcuterie board. Oh my word, do it. Also one of their cocktails. Any of them.
26 locals recommend
Lot 2
6207 Maple StreetGet the charcuterie board. Oh my word, do it. Also one of their cocktails. Any of them.
If it's on your list to have a steak dinner in Omaha, go here. The service is the best, and the steaks are done right.
22 locals recommend
801 Chophouse at the Paxton
1403 Farnam StIf it's on your list to have a steak dinner in Omaha, go here. The service is the best, and the steaks are done right.
In the Old Market, must have coffee? Aromas is where you need to go.
52 locals recommend
Hardy Coffee Co.
1031 Jones StIn the Old Market, must have coffee? Aromas is where you need to go.
For me, this place is tied with The Boiler Room for the best restaurant in Omaha. Adventurous Americana.
21 locals recommend
The Grey Plume
3157 Farnam StFor me, this place is tied with The Boiler Room for the best restaurant in Omaha. Adventurous Americana.
Another place you'd never find on your own. Get the yellow curry. The best.
25 locals recommend
Salween Thai
1102 NW Radial HwyAnother place you'd never find on your own. Get the yellow curry. The best.
Drinks & Nightlife
The drinks are the showcase here -- local beer on tap, whiskey flights, and the best Bloody Marys. A bar for the discerning drinker, not the college kid.
45 locals recommend
Krug Park
6205 Maple StThe drinks are the showcase here -- local beer on tap, whiskey flights, and the best Bloody Marys. A bar for the discerning drinker, not the college kid.
Sightseeing
Want to get in some good people watching? Hit up Elmwood Park on a warm Sunday, spread a blanket, and watch slackliners, LARPers, and Ultimate Frisbee pickups.
93 locals recommend
Aksarben/Elmwood Park
Want to get in some good people watching? Hit up Elmwood Park on a warm Sunday, spread a blanket, and watch slackliners, LARPers, and Ultimate Frisbee pickups.
Everything Else
My favorite comic book store. Conveniently attached to a coffee shop. The people here are great.
9 locals recommend
Legend Comics & Coffee
6068 Leavenworth StMy favorite comic book store. Conveniently attached to a coffee shop. The people here are great.
Need some groceries? Just over half a mile away, this is where you'll want to go. Not bad American Chinese either.
78 locals recommend
Hy-Vee
5150 Center StNeed some groceries? Just over half a mile away, this is where you'll want to go. Not bad American Chinese either.