Downtown Omaha

[angelo]

I will be in downtown Omaha next Monday and Tuesday for a seminar.
Anybody have any suggestion for dinner.

Ang

[Bugeater]

I can probably help you with this. What do you like?

[Buck]

Runza

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[Deberg_1990]

I ate at this place a few years ago when i was there after seeing it on Diners, Drive In's and Dives. Really Awesome Fried Tacos.


California Tacos
3235 California Street
Omaha NE 68131
402-342-0212

[LiveSteam]

Runza

http://i.imgur.com/HRPyM.jpg

This at least once before you leave town
Bronco's burger joint on Leavenworth.
http://www.broncoburgers.com/ordereze/images/items/IMAGE5.JPG
4540 LEAVENWORTH ST
OMAHA NE 68106-1419

[Bugeater]

Here's a few suggestions:

King Fong Cafe
315 1/2 S 16th St
It's a Chinese joint that's like 80 years old, it's a trippy place and great food.

Jazz Louisana Kitchen
15th & Farnam
Great Cajun food.

Sullivan's Steakhouse is also at 15th & Farnam, I haven't eaten there but it's supposed to be pretty good.

There's also a ton of hole-in-the-wall type places in the Old Market, Howard St between 10th and 12th.

[LiveSteam]

http://media1.ct.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/q2mfYxI_0f2N7-gy1HFVDg/l
4432 Leavenworth St
Omaha, NE 68105

[Bugeater]

http://media1.ct.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/q2mfYxI_0f2N7-gy1HFVDg/l
4432 Leavenworth St
Omaha, NE 68105
That's not exactly downtown, but worth the trip if he has wheels. Actually there a ton of great options if he can drive a little bit. Cascio's and Piccolo Pete's are both just south of downtown.

[LiveSteam]

Piccolo Pete's
YUP that place rocks

[Bugeater]

Too bad Angie's closed, that was my favorite Little Italy steakhouse.

[Gonzo]

Spaghetti works
Jazz
Sullivans is good but high priced
Let me know if you need anything else.
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[Bump]

Wendy's is probably the best choice in a dump like Omaha.

[Bugeater]

Wendy's is probably the best choice in a dump like Omaha.
Hahahahaha...dumbass, there isn't one downtown.

[Bump]

Hahahahaha...dumbass, there isn't one downtown.

then maybe IHOP or Applebees?

[Titty Meat]

Little Kings and Taco Johns.... When you're done get some cool gear at Husker Haven.

[Bugeater]

Little Kings and Taco Johns.... When you're done get some cool gear at Husker Haven.
The only thing close to fast food downtown is a Jimmy John's. You have to drive to midtown for that kind of shit.

[Ralphy Boy]

Blue Sushi http://www.bluesushisakegrill.com/
or Sullivans

[HoneyBadger]

Remember if you have to chose, pick Chipotle over Taco Bell.

[Psyko Tek]

is shakey's pizza still there?

used to love godfather's before it got franchised
how bout valentino's
corse I been outta the stae for 20 years
and spent most of my time in star city

[LiveSteam]

Valentino's is still hear. Ive been hear 42 years & never heard of Shakey's pizza.

[salame]

do you call it BrOmaha?

[LiveSteam]

do you call it BrOmaha?

OMAHA = Sioux nation
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/photos-nebraska/OmahaIndian.jpg

[salame]

BROMAHA= WINNING


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[LiveSteam]

BROMAHA= WINNING


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What & where was that pic taken ?

[suzzer99]

Is there still an Indian place downtown (India Oven I think). I used to love that place.

[alanm]

Too bad Angie's closed, that was my favorite Little Italy steakhouse.When did Angie's close?
Man I need to get home once in awhile. :spock:

[alanm]

Valentino's is still hear. Ive been hear 42 years & never heard of Shakey's pizza.There was one in Bellevue over by the Southroads. Don't think it's still there though.

[BigRichard]

The only thing close to fast food downtown is a Jimmy John's. You have to drive to midtown for that kind of shit.

Actually there is a Little King down on the corner of 12th and Howard. Also you could check out Upstream Brewing Company or Zio's Pizza. Trini's Mexican Restaurant is this little hole in the wall type place you have to go looking for because it is inside one of the building(1020 Howard St.). I thought it was so-so but all my co workers say it is awsome.

[Bugeater]

Is there still an Indian place downtown (India Oven I think). I used to love that place.
That was in the Old Market, not sure if it's still there.

When did Angie's close?
Man I need to get home once in awhile. :spock:
It's been a few years. Mister C's also closed a while back, we're down to just a handful of true steakhouses.

Actually there is a Little King down on the corner of 12th and Howard. Also you could check out Upstream Brewing Company or Zio's Pizza. Trini's Mexican Restaurant is this little hole in the wall type place you have to go looking for because it is inside one of the building(1020 Howard St.). I thought it was so-so but all my co workers say it is awsome.
Forgot about that Little King down there, I work downtown but I don't get over to the Old Market very much. I've heard about Trini's but never been there.

[OmahaChief]

When it comes to downtown Omaha Dining there a a lot of good options.

Sullivans is an excellent choice if you want a very good steak. It is pricey but the service is outstanding.

Flat Iron Cafe - Also a bit pricey but the menu is very diverse and had some things you will not get other places in Omaha.

Picolo Petes and Cascio's are both terribly overrated and past their prime. Their good is decent, nothing spectacular, the prices are decent and the service is spotty.

M's Pub is also a place where the menu is a bit different from the norm. Moderately priced but can be on the high side depending what you get. Their pound cake desert is awesome.

Twisted Fork - Has a pretty good menu and great food. Prices go up to about $25 for a pretty good ribeye.

Rock Bottom Brewery - It's a chain but pretty good food and easy on the wallet. Have been there serveral time and always had a good meal.

Billyfrogs - Good burgers and sandwiches. Is more of a bar with but the food is cheap and good.

Micheals - This is a decent good Mexican place. Not the first place I would pick but one of the few mexican joints downtown.

O' Casual Dining - Asian Fusion place. Love this place. Great good. Have been told it can be hit or miss on the food but it has always been good when we have been there.

Omaha Prime Steakhouse - The most overrated place in town. Stay away as it is not worth the cost.

If you want to drive to Midtown Crossing which is not far from downtown it is worth the trip to go to Crave.

Crave has a crazy good happy hour menu, their normal menu also has great features, steaks, fish, pasta and can get sushi. Personally, I think this is the best place in town. It is the trendy place to go right now it seems but the food is what keeps us going back there weekly.

[Omaha]

I will be in downtown Omaha next Monday and Tuesday for a seminar.
Anybody have any suggestion for dinner.

Ang

Stokes & The Boiler Room are very good.

Jazz is a great Cajun restaurant started by some people who moved here after Katrina.

If you want a really nice place, the Paxton Chophouse is my favorite place to get a steak downtown, but it's quite pricey.

There are a lot of good places to eat in the Old Market area.

Let me know where you go & how you liked it.

[Omaha]

When did Angie's close?
Man I need to get home once in awhile. :spock:

Yup, it's gone. There are some similar places remaining, but that was my brother-in-law's favorite place.

[Omaha]

Omaha Prime Steakhouse - The most overrated place in town. Stay away as it is not worth the cost.



So true!

[angelo]

I want to thank everyone for there insight.
I will probably only have time for late dinner Monday and Tuesday.
I will be on tenth street and I would like to be in walking distance. This is a very intense seminar and will need to keep meal brief.

Thanks
Ang

[Bugeater]

Picolo Petes and Cascio's are both terribly overrated and past their prime. Their good is decent, nothing spectacular, the prices are decent and the service is spotty.

I was kinda wondering about them, I was at Piccolo's about a month ago and the t-bone I got there was pretty mediocre, but the new york cut the wife ordered was pretty damn good. I suppose like anywhere else it's hit and miss. Angie's was always my favorite down that way so I never frequented the other two very much.

[Bugeater]

I want to thank everyone for there insight.
I will probably only have time for late dinner Monday and Tuesday.
I will be on tenth street and I would like to be in walking distance. This is a very intense seminar and will need to keep meal brief.

Thanks
Ang
If you're going to be at the Embassy Suites then you need to head to the Old Market, it's right across the street. Upstream Brewery, M's Pub and Spaghetti Works are all good choices.

[angelo]

If you're going to be at the Embassy Suites then you need to head to the Old Market, it's right across the street. Upstream Brewery, M's Pub and Spaghetti Works are all good choices.

Thanks
M's Pub looks interesting.

ANG

[InChiefsHeaven]

M's Pub is OK...pretty much the same management and menu as Vivace's...

...my personal favorite is Ahmad's Persian...but that's I guess not a "normal" place to eat. But it's damn good and Ahmad is a really neat guy. No reservations taken and it's pretty small, but it's an easy walk from the Embassy Suites.

If you want to eat quick I'd say you'd be OK with most of these places, as long as "quick" is about an hour. If you're looking for a 15 minute in and out...I'd say the Little King down there...
Plenty of great places to eat in the Old Market.

[Gonzo]

For a quick meal and a beer, spaghetti works is pretty good. Order the combo plate and be prepared to waddle out.
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[Garcia Bronco]

In Omaha...they roll up the sidewalk when the street lights come on. The place literally has jackshit for entertainment. Head out to Bellvue(SP)

[Garcia Bronco]

Stokes & The Boiler Room are very good.

Jazz is a great Cajun restaurant started by some people who moved here after Katrina.


Yes and they literally have the word "coon-ass" on the menu.

the 801 Chophouse is nice, but you'll pay.

[angelo]

M's Pub is OK...pretty much the same management and menu as Vivace's...

...my personal favorite is Ahmad's Persian...but that's I guess not a "normal" place to eat. But it's damn good and Ahmad is a really neat guy. No reservations taken and it's pretty small, but it's an easy walk from the Embassy Suites.

If you want to eat quick I'd say you'd be OK with most of these places, as long as "quick" is about an hour. If you're looking for a 15 minute in and out...I'd say the Little King down there...
Plenty of great places to eat in the Old Market.

If anything I want something out of the norm. I will Try Ahmads. The menu looked good.

Thanks
Ang

[Titty Meat]

Probably the best steakhouse i've been to was in the middle of nowhere near Blair. I don't know the name but the area is country maybe Bug or Gonzo will know what i'm talking about. Anyway it was fucking delicious and a great price.

[Bugeater]

In Omaha...they roll up the sidewalk when the street lights come on. The place literally has jackshit for entertainment. Head out to Bellvue(SP)
Bellevue? LMAO

Probably the best steakhouse i've been to was in the middle of nowhere near Blair. I don't know the name but the area is country maybe Bug or Gonzo will know what i'm talking about. Anyway it was fucking delicious and a great price.
Are you thinking of Farmer Browns in Waterloo? I can't think of anything that is up by Blair.

[salame]

what is the best suburb of omaha to live in if one worked in council bluffs?

[Bugeater]

what is the best suburb of omaha to live in if one worked in council bluffs?
Best as in what? Location? If so, Bellevue. Why do you ask, are you moving here?

[LiveSteam]

Best as in what? Location? If so, Bellevue. Why do you ask, are you moving here?

Sarrpy county ranks in the top 3 places to live in America

[chefsos]

For a quick meal and a beer, spaghetti works is pretty good. Order the combo plate and be prepared to waddle out.
Posted via Mobile DeviceIs that in a large brick building in town? If so, I probably ate there once, ten years ago. But I was thinking it was called Spaghetti Bowl, for some reason.

[salame]

Best as in what? Location? If so, Bellevue. Why do you ask, are you moving here?

I could for a promotion, I have always thought about it. I've been to Omaha twice staying in council bluffs once and staying about 10 minutes from the zoo the second time. I would just want a decent location (close to highway downtown etc) and affordable rent.

[LiveSteam]

Is that in a large brick building in town? If so, I probably ate there once, ten years ago. But I was thinking it was called Spaghetti Bowl, for some reason.

Spaghetti Works has a old railroad passenger dinning coach to eat in right out side the old brick building. You cant miss it.

[Bugeater]

I could for a promotion, I have always thought about it. I've been to Omaha twice staying in council bluffs once and staying about 10 minutes from the zoo the second time. I would just want a decent location (close to highway downtown etc) and affordable rent.
Any reason you wouldn't want to stay in CB? It's really not that bad over there, and it's cheaper. The taxes in NE are ridiculous.

[Bugeater]

Spaghetti Works has a old railroad passenger dinning coach to eat in right out side the old brick building. You cant miss it.
Not anymore, in fact it's been gone for several years. But it would've been there 10 years ago.

[LiveSteam]

Not anymore, in fact it's been gone for several years. But it would've been there 10 years ago.

Really, that was the coolest thing about SW

[chefsos]

Not anymore, in fact it's been gone for several years. But it would've been there 10 years ago.I don't remember a dining car. I remember bricks, high ceilings, good food though.

[chefsos]

And snow!

[Bugeater]

I don't remember a dining car. I remember bricks, high ceilings, good food though.
That sounds more like Old Chicago.

[chefsos]

That sounds more like Old Chicago.

Don't remember that, either. There are many things I don't remember. We did eat at Spaghetti...something, though.

[Bugeater]

Don't remember that, either. There are many things I don't remember. We did eat at Spaghetti...something, though.
Well if it began with "Spaghetti", and it was in the Old Market, then it had to be Spaghetti Works. I'd think you'd remember the train car outside though.

[salame]

Any reason you wouldn't want to stay in CB? It's really not that bad over there, and it's cheaper. The taxes in NE are ridiculous.

no I really don't care which state it would be in I have just never really explored CB

[Bugeater]

no I really don't care which state it would be in I have just never really explored CB
Well as much as it pains me to say it, you'd have little, if anything to gain by living on the NE side.

[vailpass]

Do they still have that messed up stretch of road in Omaha that goes one direction in the morning then changes to the opposite direction in the afternoon?
similar to what we call the suicide lane down in Phoenix.

[salame]

I'll google CB for a little bit then

[LiveSteam]

Down town Dodge street is what I think you are referring to. yes I think it still changes.

[Bugeater]

Do they still have that messed up stretch of road in Omaha that goes one direction in the morning then changes to the opposite direction in the afternoon?
similar to what we call the suicide lane down in Phoenix.
LMAO There's actually two of them. Farnam St is one way EB for a couple hours in the morning, and one way WB for a couple hours in the late afternoon, and two way the rest of the day. And the center lane on Dodge street is EB for the morning rush hour, and WB the rest of the day.

[vailpass]

LMAO There's actually two of them. Farnam St is one way EB for a couple hours in the morning, and one way WB for a couple hours in the late afternoon, and two way the rest of the day. And the center lane on Dodge street is EB for the morning rush hour, and WB the rest of the day.

That can really throw an out-of-town visitor off! In Phoenix they have something like that, the turn lane (middle lande in a 5 lane road) switches directions morning and afternoon. Some fool is always forgetting or not knowing and bam!
It's called the suicide land for a reason.

I've only been to Omaha twice but very much enjoyed it both times. Good vibe to the downtown.

[LiveSteam]

That can really throw an out-of-town visitor off! In Phoenix they have something like that, the turn lane (middle lande in a 5 lane road) switches directions morning and afternoon. Some fool is always forgetting or not knowing and bam!
It's called the suicide land for a reason.

I've only been to Omaha twice but very much enjoyed it both times. Good vibe to the downtown.

Is 7th & Hatcher still a dump? I lived for 3 weeks in a trailer park at the base of what I think was called South mountain. In 1988. It was also called Sunny Slope.
Man that was an eye opening place to live. I seen some crazy shit happen around that mountain

[Bugeater]

That can really throw an out-of-town visitor off! In Phoenix they have something like that, the turn lane (middle lande in a 5 lane road) switches directions morning and afternoon. Some fool is always forgetting or not knowing and bam!
It's called the suicide land for a reason.

I've only been to Omaha twice but very much enjoyed it both times. Good vibe to the downtown.
Dude I've lived here all my life and Farnam street still fucks me up, I stay away from it. Dodge St isn't so bad because it only changes in the morning.

And despite all the controversy surrounding the downtown redevelopment, I have to say it's turning out damn nice down there and it's something for us to be proud of.

[vailpass]

Is 7th & Hatcher still a dump? I lived for 3 weeks in a trailer park at the base of what I think was called South mountain. In 1988. It was also called Sunny Slope.
Man that was an eye opening place to live. I seen some crazy shit happen around that mountain

I'm not sure, that would be south and west of where I'm at; I think south mtn. is in the cave creek road area. If it was crazy in 88 odds are it is batshit by now. :)

[vailpass]

Dude I've lived here all my life and Farnam street still ****s me up, I stay away from it. Dodge St isn't so bad because it only changes in the morning.

And despite all the controversy surrounding the downtown redevelopment, I have to say it's turning out damn nice down there and it's something for us to be proud of.

Ha! God meant for roads to go in the same direction at all times.
Good to hear the downtown thing is going well. Truth be told hate to see things change back in the midwest becasue I like them to be as I remember them when I get back to visit.
Selfish and unrealistic, I know, but I like the way things are back there.

[Titty Meat]

Bellevue? LMAO


Are you thinking of Farmer Browns in Waterloo? I can't think of anything that is up by Blair.

Blair Marina is what I was thinking of.

[LiveSteam]

Blair Marina is what I was thinking of.

Cotton Wood bar & grill.

[Bugeater]

Cotton Wood bar & grill.
LMAO Is that place really any good? I never have been there.

[salame]

BUg can I just stay with you?

[InChiefsHeaven]

If anything I want something out of the norm. I will Try Ahmads. The menu looked good.

Thanks
Ang

My wife gets the Fessen Jun and I always get the Kabab Kubideh. Hope you enjoy it, it's truly (IMO) the best dining in the Old Market.

[InChiefsHeaven]

what is the best suburb of omaha to live in if one worked in council bluffs?

I actually do work in CB and I live in Papillion. Honestly, it's a 20 minute drive on the interstate for me to get to work. Bellevue would be a little closer, but really either one ain't bad as far as the drive goes.