Highest-rated restaurants in Lincoln, according to Tripadvisor

With the advent of Big Data, it's now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.

What's clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Lincoln using rankings from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. These restaurants range from fast food powerhouses to local hot spots.

Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven't been to yet.

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#30. Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (191 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5424 O St, Lincoln, NE 68510-2121
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#29. Toast

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (122 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 570 Fallbrook Blvd Ste 105, Lincoln, NE 68521-9025
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#28. 9 South Chargrill

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (145 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Contemporary
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 844 South St, Lincoln, NE 68502-2148
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#27. HF Crave

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (74 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4800 Holdrege St Suite 100, Lincoln, NE 68504
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#26. Screamers Dining and Cabaret: A Family Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (61 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 803 Q Street Ste 150, Lincoln, NE 68508
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#25. Stauffer's Cafe & Pie Shop

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (74 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Price: $
- Address: 5600 S 48th St, Lincoln, NE 68516-4199
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#24. SchillingBridge Cork and Tap House

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (87 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Brew Pub
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 575 Fallbrook Blvd Suite 109, Lincoln, NE 68521-9039
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#23. Hiro 88

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (94 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Japanese, Sushi
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 601 R St., Suite 100, Lincoln, NE 68508-1538
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#22. Single Barrel

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (151 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 130 N 10th St, Lincoln, NE 68508-3601
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#21. HopCat

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (129 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 601 P St STE 105, Lincoln, NE 68508
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#20. Momo Pizzeria and Ristorante

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (141 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 7701 Pioneers Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68506-4601
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#19. Mellow Mushroom Lincoln

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (142 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 601 R St Ste 110 Ste 110, Lincoln, NE 68508
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#18. The Engine House Cafe

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (145 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6028 Havelock Ave, Lincoln, NE 68507-1158
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#17. Blue Orchid

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (284 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Asian, Thai
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 129 N 10th St, Lincoln, NE 68508-3633
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#16. Cracker Barrel

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (187 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6700 N 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68521-8951
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#15. Buzzard Billy's

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (272 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 247 N 8th St Ste 101 Ste 101, Lincoln, NE 68508-1394
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#14. Copal Progressive Mexican Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (86 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Latin
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4747 Pioneers Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68506-5313
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#13. Misty's Steakhouse & Brewery

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (318 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 200 N 11th St, Lincoln, NE 68508-1451
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#12. Parthenon Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (189 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5500 S 56th St # 100, Lincoln, NE 68516-1834
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#11. Piedmont Bistro by Venue

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (132 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1265 S Cotner Blvd Ste 38, Lincoln, NE 68510
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#10. Blue Sushi Sake Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (163 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Japanese, Sushi
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 808 R St Ste 200, Lincoln, NE 68508-1520
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#9. Dish

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (205 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1100 O St, Lincoln, NE 68508-3612
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#8. Venue Restaurant & Lounge

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (236 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 4111 Pioneer Woods Dr Ste 100, Lincoln, NE 68506
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#7. Rodizio Grill

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (406 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 737 P St, Lincoln, NE 68508-1327
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#6. Lazlo's Brewery and Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (322 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5900 Old Cheney Rd, Lincoln, NE 68516-3548
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#5. The Oven

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (489 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Indian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 201 N 8th St, Lincoln, NE 68508-1346
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#4. Leadbelly

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (480 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 301 N 8th St Suite 100, Lincoln, NE 68508-1391
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#3. Lazlo's Brewery & Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,252 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 210 N 7th St, Lincoln, NE 68508-1301
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#2. Vincenzo's Ristorante

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (285 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 808 P St Ste 100, Lincoln, NE 68508
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#1. The Green Gateau

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (732 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Contemporary
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 330 S 10th St Suite 110, Lincoln, NE 68508-2297
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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