Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Omaha by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Omaha using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#28. Tussey's Casual Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9229 Mormon Bridge Plz Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: American
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#27. Mula Mexican Kitchen & Tequileria
- Rating: 4.1/5 (524 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3932 Farnam St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Bars, Mexican, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Brushi Bistro & Bar
- Rating: 4.1/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 721 North 132nd St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: New American, Salad, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Boiler Room
- Rating: 4.1/5 (361 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1110 Jones St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars
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#24. 402 eat + drink
- Rating: 4.1/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 17305 Davenport St. Ste Q-115 Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: American, Cocktail Bars
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#23. Spencer's For Steaks & Chops
- Rating: 4.1/5 (290 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 102 South 10th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Steakhouses, New American, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Spezia
- Rating: 4.1/5 (443 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3125 South 72nd St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Italian
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#21. Via Farina
- Rating: 4.2/5 (486 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1108 South 10th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Pasta Shops
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#20. 801 Chophouse at the Paxton
- Rating: 4.2/5 (436 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1403 Farnam St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Steakhouses, Bars, New American
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#19. El Basha
- Rating: 4.3/5 (381 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7503 Pacific St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Halal
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Lola's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4952 Dodge St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Wine Bars, Mediterranean
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#17. Dolce
- Rating: 4.3/5 (215 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 12317 West Maple Road Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Avoli Osteria
- Rating: 4.3/5 (398 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5013 Underwood Ave. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Italian
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#15. TO5 Bollywood Grill
- Rating: 4.3/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7515 Pacific St. Ste 7515 Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Indian
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#14. V. Mertz
- Rating: 4.4/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1022 Howard St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Plank Provisions
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1349 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1205 Howard St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Le Voltaire
- Rating: 4.4/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 569 North 155th Plz Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: French
- Read more on Yelp
#11. The Committee Chophouse
- Rating: 4.4/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 302 South 36th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#10. J Gilbert's Wood Fired Steaks And Seafood
- Rating: 4.4/5 (379 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1010 Capitol Ave. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Bars, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Mercury
- Rating: 4.4/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 329 South 16th St. Ste 3 Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
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#8. Hokkaido Ramen House
- Rating: 4.4/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1303 South 72nd St. Ste 101 Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Ramen, Bubble Tea, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Saffron Indian Urban Kitchen
- Rating: 4.4/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6706 Frances St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Fizzy's Fountain & Liquors
- Rating: 4.4/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1408 South 13th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Gather in Omaha
- Rating: 4.6/5 (284 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1108 Howard St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars
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#4. Yoshitomo
- Rating: 4.6/5 (335 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6009 Maple St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Sushi Bars
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#3. Sage Student Bistro
- Rating: 4.6/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5730 North 30th St. Bldg 22 Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: New American, Cafes
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#2. Au Courant
- Rating: 4.7/5 (319 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6064 Maple St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Modern European
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Star Indian cuisine
- Rating: 4.9/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2429 South 132nd St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
