Highest-rated restaurants in Omaha by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Omaha, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. Orsi's Italian Bakery & Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (362 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 621 Pacific St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Bakeries, Pizza, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#29. QS Grill Steak
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 16808 Audrey St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Nicaraguan, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Fú Asian Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 343 North 24th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Vegetarian, Asian Fusion, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#27. The Table Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1118 Howard St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Saro Cider
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1012 South 10th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Cideries, Gluten-Free, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Dirty Birds
- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1722 St. Marys Ave. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Corkscrew Wine & Cheese
- Rating: 4.5/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3908 Farnam St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Wine Bars, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Everett's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8807 Maple St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Sea Thai
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 3157 Farnam St. Ste 7106 Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Thai, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Tasty Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (323 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1418 South 60th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Mahalo Poke Co.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6920 Pacific St. Ste 110 Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Poke, Korean, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Izzy's Pizza Bus
- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Address: 5402 South 108th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Food Trucks, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Shahen Afghan Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 1115 South 119th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Afghan, Halal
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Sips On 10th
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1022 South 10th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Champagne Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Khao Niao Thai-Lao Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15505 Ruggles St. Ste 105 Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Thai, Noodles, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Ling's Asian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (237 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6909 South 157th St. Ste A Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Great Harvest Bread
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10916 Elm St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Amsterdam Falafel & Kabob
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 10000 California St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Kebab, Falafel
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Cumbia
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 329 South 16th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Colombian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. La Poblanita Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 2322 South 20th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Au Courant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (299 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6064 Maple St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Modern European
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Green Beans Coffee - Omaha
- Rating: 5.0/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6831 South 167th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#8. The Corner Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4218 South 50th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Tacos, Street Vendors
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Kathmandu Momo Station
- Rating: 5.0/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3924 1/2 Farnam St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Corvette Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 17750 Burt St. Gregg Young Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#5. La Sierra
- Rating: 5.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 1702 South 10th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Smokin Barrel BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13508 Discovery Drive Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Barbeque, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Carter & Rye
- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 3544 Center St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Star Indian cuisine
- Rating: 5.0/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2429 South 132nd St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#1. El Arepon Venezuelan
- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 909 South 72nd St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Food Trucks, Venezuelan
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.