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King Fong Restaurant
Jun 28, 2009 by John from Houston

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[10]

• My mouth is watering recalling my meal there.
• The stairs are a little step.

“I have eaten at King Fong's many times and always had the same waitress. She actually remembered what we had ordered the last time we were there. They have tables and also booths for privacy. The Chinese food is the very best in Omaha, that I have had and next time I am in Omaha, King Fong's is a definite stop.”

Howard's Charro Cafe
Jun 5, 2009 by John from Omaha

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• None.
• Food, service, overall experience.

“One of the worst dining experiences of my life. Any of the rich history this establishment had was long gone. The food was sub par Mexican at best. No big deal. However, the service was what really sent this dinner into a nose dive. I will spare you the details of this utterly dehumanizing experience. Let's just say that no accommodation was too small to be ignored. Needless to say, I will not be going back. There are too many good Mexican restaurants in Omaha to waste your time and money at Howard's.”

Indian Oven
May 30, 2009 by Julia from Creston, IA

Overall Rating: 7
Food:[9] • Service:[5] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Good food, decent price and great variety of choices.
• Waitress.

“Waitress was a bit of a dip. We ordered specials, but she returned after a half hour and apologized that the menu was from last week and those specials had expired, so we quickly re-ordered. The appetizer came right away and was delicious, and water was offered frequently.”

Bene Pizza & Pasta
May 17, 2009 by Bart from Omaha

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[3] • Service:[5] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Good video games.
• The food.

“This pizza place if you can call it that, in a few short words is just awful. Everything tastes as though it came straight out of the box. The dough is very poor, the rest is just mediocre.”

Gorat's Steak House
May 8, 2009 by William

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[4] • Service:[5] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Interesting to see Warren Buffet's favorite restaurant.
• Food, service, decor is lacking.

“We had reservations and Gorat's made us wait over 2 hours, and the Gorat's staff never apologized! (This was for the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders dinner, we had reservation for 6PM and we were seated after 8PM). The food is comparable to the mediocre cafeteria food I ate in high school, but their prices are comparable to what you would pay in a nice restaurant. We ate lunch at Dave's Famous barbecue in downtown Omaha that day which was excellent (both in quality of food and service), we should have gone back there for dinner instead of Gorat's!”

King Fong Restaurant
Apr 19, 2009 by Missy from Kansas City, MO

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[7] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Incredible decor and good food.
• Not fast, neighborhood is shabby, no kids menu.

“The staff at our hotel recommended this restaurant. We finally found it and almost left when we saw the steep stairs and empty businesses surrounding it. We are glad we didn't. The food was reasonable and we had enough to split with our kids-there is no children's menu. The staff isn't particularly warm and friendly, but the restaurant is so charming it almost doesn't matter. Original 1920's decor-silks, chandeliers, golden teak trellises and inlaid mother-of-pearl tables-make you feel like you have stepped back in time. My photographer friend couldn't resist quietly snapping a few pictures. The private booths in the back would be perfect for a romantic dinner for two.”

Joe Tess Place Inc
Apr 6, 2009 by KK

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] •

• The food.
• Nothing.

“Food was absolutely outstanding! I ordered the carp dinner. The fish was cooked perfectly - crispy on the outside and moist and meaty on the inside! Very generous servings of fish, rye bread and dill pickles! Tasted just like I remember the carp served in the area I grew up in around Bruno and Abie. Brought back many fond memories! I will definitely be back for more!”

Drover (The)
Mar 26, 2009 by Don from Wichita

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[10] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[8]

• The whiskey fillet was just outstanding.
• Nothing.

“I just moved here from Wichita and the Drover is without a doubt one of the best steaks that I have had in many years. Fresh salad bar with homemade dressings and all types of toppings. Baked potato like they used to be made, excellent. Very friendly staff and the manager wanted to know if everything was to our satisfaction.”

King Fong Restaurant
Jan 22, 2009 by Shen Tu Ming from Chicago, IL

Overall Rating: 7
Food:[7] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Atmosphere.
• The ownership could be more friendly.

“King Fong's food is good but I go for the atmosphere. It's like a museum of 1920's Hong Kong furniture and decorative arts.”

King Fong Restaurant
Dec 30, 2008 by Dave from Omaha

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[7] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Food, atmosphere and price.
• Service was a little slow (but it was pretty busy).

“The food is great, atmosphere is very cool (retro Chinese). Lunch was very reasonable, plus the portions are so large you get plenty to bring home.”

Drover (The)
Dec 6, 2008 by jan from omaha

Overall Rating: 4
Food:[5] • Service:[3] • Atmosphere:[3]

• Good salad bar.
• Service terrible, freezing cold in restaurant, food not good.

“This local will not be flocking back to this place. Service was terrible. Bar is directly across from your dining area - so if you hope to have a quiet dinner you better ask to be seated in the back. If you are dining in the winter time - make sure you take along a sweater or you will freeze. Waitress was unfamiliar with the items on the menu. If you go don't waste your money getting the shrimp which was overcooked and chewy (4 large shrimp for $20.95) - you decided if this is a good value. In my opinion - don't waste your time or money on this joint; where there are many more restaurants more deserving of your money.”

Billy Frogs Bar & Grill
Nov 8, 2008 by Tom from Burlington, NJ

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Food, service and pricing.
• Nothing.

“Had to travel to Omaha each year for a user conference held by our software vendor. Stayed at the Embassy Suites in Old Market and found BillyFrog's. Always had a steak there and food was delicious. Service was quite attentive but back then and (possibly now), you actually ordered your dinner at the window back by the grill and paid for it. Table service was for drins. Regardless, this place was always enjoyable whether for lunch, dinner or just fun and drinks”

Ahmad's Persian Cuisine
Aug 20, 2008 by Karissa from Sioux Center

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• This was quite possibly the best food we've ever had.
• Nothing. It was an incredible experience.

“This might have been the best food I've ever had. We tried the restaurant to try something new and were blown away by the excellent food and service It was so good that after every three bites or so we couldn't help but comment on how good the food is. We are definitely going back and telling all our friends to check it out.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Old Chicago
Jul 18, 2008 by Susie from Omaha

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Service, beers and everyone had a good time.
• Parking.

“I was in town for business and I had a great time. The staff was friendly and the manager came and talked to me which was great. I felt very welcomed and the beer rocked.”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

La Hacienda
Jun 8, 2008 by Cindy from Omaha

Overall Rating: 1

• None.
• Very dirty-has the health dept vested there lately?

“This place is filthy.”

Jaipur Brewing Company
Apr 4, 2008 by Angela from Omaha

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Food, atmosphere and service.
• None.

“Very good food and great selection of wines. A very relaxed atmosphere for couples as well as groups. Jaipur is the best Indian food ever tasted!”

Drover (The)
Mar 31, 2008 by jen from corning

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[8] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Food and service.
• The lighting was very bad and not so much room.

“Very good food, I had the whiskey rib eye very juicy and delicious. You get a lot of food for your money. Service was very good and friendly.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Netties Mexican Food
Mar 27, 2008 by Brooke from Omaha

Overall Rating: 10
Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[5]

• Food!
• They allow smoking.

“If you want excellent Mexican food in a casual setting- this is the place. They have great enchiladas, bean dip and chips. You cant go wrong here.”

Caniglias Venice Inn
Mar 5, 2008 by JULIANNE from ALLEGANY NY

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Great steaks and Italian cuisine.
• Wish we had discovered this restaurant earlier.

“The owner was very gracious and treated our family like we were part of his family. The atmosphere was old world romantic for dining, the food was fabulous (the owner personally cooked our steaks after hearing my dad talk about the beef he raises), and the lounge was a lot of fun after dinner. It was one of the most fun nights we had in Omaha. I would highly recommend this restaurant if you want romance, fun, friendly service, and have the owner treat you like you are part of his family.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Butsy Le Doux
Mar 5, 2008 by Pierce from Omaha

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Try the fish tacos for a stupendous surprise.
• Their hours are a bit cropped their not open much.

“I have to Butsy's many times. Try the fish tacos for a stupendous surprise. You would not be disappointed.”

Flatiron Cafe
Mar 4, 2008 by Dan from Omaha

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Excellent atmosphere, wine, food and people.
• It is fine dining. Do not come here if you want to get in and out in 60 minutes.

“The menu evolves constantly to include new items. From the atmosphere, to the wine, to the food and finally the people, I have not found a better place in town.”

Trovatos Italian Restaurant
Feb 22, 2008 by Jim D from Omaha

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[10] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Great food and drink.
• Parking is limited.

“The experience we had was completely different. Since the new owners took over the layers of caked-on tobacco smoke are gone as well as the roaches and dirty sticky dark red plastic tablecloths and cheesy red light bulbs in the dining rooms. The food has changed from marginally edible to authentically Italian and delicious. Now we are actually able to eat there without worrying about food poisoning.”

Drover (The)
Feb 13, 2008 by Mike from Kansas City

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Large portioned entries and ice cold beer.
• Smoking situation but that is Omaha wide.

“The Drover was recommended to us by a friend here in KC and we were not disappointed. We actually sat in the bar area and the bartender was super friendly and took very good care of us. She actually stayed open a little later than usual so we could finish watching the game (College World Series). The whiskey steak was excellent and cooked to our specifications. The Miller Light bottles were the coldest I'd ever had. The salad bar was small but well stocked and the plates were chilled. The whole place is a little dark and rustic but for me, is part of why I liked it. Prices were a little high but the quality of the steak more than made up for it. If you are ever in Omaha I definitely suggest that you make time to visit The Drover.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Stokes Grill and Bar
Jan 14, 2008 by Jason from Omaha

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Shrimp Scampi, Mushroom Enchiladas, Black Peppercorn NY Strip.
• None.

“Amazing flavors, generous portions, very comfortable & relaxing atmosphere! This restaurant re-defines southwestern foods with creative dishes you would normally find in a high end New York restaurant. Features homemade adobe sauce & other sauces, a multi-generation old Sharon's Enchilada dish (by far the most popular) and a menu full of tastes that make it hard to decide. If you enjoy Southwestern food with a gourmet twist, you must try this place! Their Long Island Iced Teas are the best in Omaha with top shelf liquor. Other features: - Huge wine selection-top shelf liquor-copper covered circular bar at the restaurant's center-awesome decor-great service.”

1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Stokes Grill and Bar
Jan 13, 2008 by jon from le mars iowa

Overall Rating: 2
Food:[2] • Service:[3] • Atmosphere:[3]

• Wait staff ok.
• Bad food experience.

“I and my family dines Saturday evening at the old market stokes. My daughter and I had the corn chowder and both she and I became ill with a severe gi upset. None of the other family members had the chowder and became ill. I believe it was contaminated. I do believe if I ever return I will not have the chowder.”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Trovatos Italian Restaurant
Dec 8, 2007 by Russ

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[2] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Served bad food fast.
• Everything about the food.

“Trovatos has changed for the worse. Since John sold the restaurant, the lights have become harsh, ruining the atmosphere the place used to have. The antipasto plate consists of 3 out of season tomato slices, 3 olives, a strip of ham, an artichoke hull with a dab of bleu cheese, a strip of Velveeta cheese, tasteless sausage--all smothered in canned parmesan cheese. Luke warm oily minestrone followed by cold noodles with red sauce that could only have come from a jar. The "Italian" salad dressing was vinegar.”

Underwood Bar
Dec 3, 2007 by john from omaha-dundee

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Very inexpensive.
• They stopped serving food in the mid to late 90's.

“I have been a regular since the early 80's The people are genuine and the staff attentive.”

Rice Bowl
Nov 18, 2007 by Albert from Allen, SD

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Inexpensive prices.
• No delivery.

“The food is served quickly and the portions are generous. It gets quite busy during the evenings, as many people place to go orders. The prices are very reasonable. I've never had a problem with the place and frequent it often.”

Netties Mexican Food
Nov 7, 2007 by Brooke from Omaha

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[5]

• Food, margaritas.
• Smoking.

“What this place lacks in atmosphere it makes up for in food! The bean dip is to die for and the enchiladas are fabulous. If you love cheese try the cheese enchiladas. The margaritas are strong so watch out! Only complaint is that they still allow smoking.”

Alpine Inn The
Oct 2, 2007 by Joseph from Tulsa

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• I loved how the waiters treated us; it was amazing!
• I didnt have a problem with anything.

“I love this place!”

King Kong
Sep 12, 2007 by Meg from Omaha

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[8] • Service:[3] • Atmosphere:[3]

• The food is great!
• Rude employees who can't or won't make change correctly.

“As for whether or not they are rude, stupid, or just don't speak English. I think they all speak English just fine when they feel like it. But there is a saying about Greeks. "After shaking hands with a Greek, count your fingers!" So true take my word for it!”

Katies Restaurant & Taverna
Sep 3, 2007 by jan from Council Bluffs

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Loved this place, liked the Athenian salad and gyro, they will make it to suit your taste.
• Nothing negative about this place. You have to try it to believe it.

“Great service, friendly, makes you feel welcome. Everyone polite. Food was fabulous. Quick service. Attentive personal. Would send my family there anytime.”

King Fong Restaurant
Jul 30, 2007 by Dee

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[10] • Service:[4] • Atmosphere:[3]

• Very good.
• Very expensive.

“King Fong is very delicious but it is very expensive. To spend $10-$12 for lunch is a bit much. Me and my son went for dinner and the tab was 23.00 and some change.”

0 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Bohemian Cafe
Jul 23, 2007 by Bill from omaha

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[9]

• The food and service is always consistently good.
• The prices may be a little on the high side.

“Great authentic food, service, and old-style decor in a restaurant that's been around for over 80 years.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

King Kong
Jun 15, 2007 by Denise from Omaha

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[8]

• The food is great!
• You need to pay with cash.

“We are regulars at the one on 72nd St. The food is great! The Gyro Salad is my favorite. My husband loves the Double Kong and my son loves the King Kong with Bacon. They really load on the thick sliced bacon. These burgers are BIG! The single King Kong is 1/2 pound. My little grandson loves the hotdogs. They are big, also. Oh, and the fries are fabulous! I'd say the best in town.”

King Kong
Jun 14, 2007 by Athena

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• We will never go back.

“I have never had my day ruined by such rudeness! My husband thanked the lady taking our order twice and all she did was shove the tray towards him. Was she completely rude, or could she not speak English. Our food was cold and her attitude ruined my meal.”

French Cafe (The)
May 11, 2007 by Tom from Lincoln

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Food and service both top of the line.
• When it is crowded, it can get a bit noisy.

“Pricey? Yes. Worth it. Also yes. We come here to celebrate special occasions, because they do a grand job of making you feel special. Last time we stayed in Omaha over night and went back for their Sunday brunch, which was also excellent. Personally, I like their signature green peppercorn fillet, but we have never had anything that was not excellent. ”

Cozmos Frz Custard Tasty Grub
Apr 6, 2007 by Dick from Omaha

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• The workers were intoxicated.
• The place smelled like wet dog.

“This placated donkey nuts. Good thing it closed down now.”

Billy Frogs Bar & Grill
Apr 5, 2007 by Sara from Raleigh, NC(previous Omahan)

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Food, atmosphere, staff.
• Pitchers of pond scum not big enough :).

“When my friends and I lived in Omaha before being transferred for our jobs/careers, we would go to Billy frogs in the old market at least once a month, usually twice, and just sit, talk, catch up and laugh while drinking down a couple pitchers of pond scum. We loved the atmosphere and watching the different people walk by doing their own thing while we were doing ours. It's a great place to just have drinks and appetizers before heading to the Orpheum for a show or something, and if you're there for dinner, awesome as well. Unfortunately we don't live there anymore but we do visit yearly and always go back there. The staff was always nice, courteous and knowledgeable about the establishment. Highly recommended! And I¿m not the only open who thinks so on behalf of me and my two friends, and just the fact that we used to live there and know the area really well. Go!”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Indian Oven
Mar 30, 2007 by Jordan from Bellevue, NE

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Everything!
• Nothing!

“The food was fabulous. The decor is a balance of old world India and modern fusion. The service was fantastic. A perfect meal. Make sure to try the stuffed breads!”

Sam & Louie's New York Pizzeria Inc
Mar 11, 2007 by Nicki from Omaha

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[8] • Service:[6] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Great lunch deals and unique flavor combos.
• They close too early to grab a pizza there most nights (9).

“Sam & Louie¿s have great lunch specials, including pizza by the slice and reasonably priced salads. They have unique toppings and combinations, but will also obviously make your pizza with your own specified toppings. Their buffalo chicken pizza and their Manhattan are popular among my friends/family. Their grilled chicken salad is great, and so is their garlic cheese bread. This one on cases is the one I am reviewing--it seems to have the best salads and the best consistency of all we have tried. One drawback: they close incredibly early, but such is Omaha.”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Brother Sebastian's Steakhouse and Winery
Mar 11, 2007 by Nicki from Omaha

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[5] • Service:[4] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Private dining and an above average salad bar.
• Inconsistent food, confusingly snobby air among staff incl. Mgr.

“I have eaten here twice: the first time the escargot tasted like dirt and my chicken was undercooked; the second time my meal was just not flavorful, and my dining companion's meal was a menagerie of odd starchy sides coupled with pasta. This is the bottom line: their steaks may be good, and their salad bar is above average, but their sides are horrible and so are their non-steak meals. Their prices are moderately reasonable for a steakhouse, but the staff has an air of knobbiness as if they are trying to be a bit higher class than they can actually muster. I can find better steaks elsewhere, where the servers know that what make a restaurant worth the price are not a cheesy theme; but instead genuine, friendly service and consistently good meals.”

King Kong
Jan 24, 2007 by Sean from Lincoln

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[8] • Service:[3] • Atmosphere:[3]

• Good food, cheap if you get the right order and are charged correct.
• Barely speak English, only accepts cash!

“King Kong food is really good. However, the people can't speak English well enough to make transactions and often over charge or give you the wrong food. They only accept cash! What kind of business, other than shady, accepts only cash?! Of course you can use the on site tam and pay even more service charges than your bank.”

Gorat's Steak House
Dec 3, 2006 by Greg from Shenandoah

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[8] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Food tasty, nice wine on menu.
• Limited steak choices for a larger group.

“Sometimes you just need to slow down! Enjoy!”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

El Alamo
Oct 28, 2006 by Tim from Omaha, NE

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Freshness of food.
• Chips not particularly fresh.

“Appreciate the free chips and salsa. Entrees are excellent.”

All N One Restaurant Catering
Oct 26, 2006 by lenette from omaha, ne

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Liked the menu choice for good comfort food.
• Too casual atmosphere.

“This restaurant is good for down home cooking and Sunday dinners - wish we had more cooking like this around!”

Imperial Sea
Oct 23, 2006 by Joan

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[4] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[4]

• It looks like it would be a nice place.
• Way overpriced! Bad service!

“We ate there on vacation, will never go back! My husband ordered the porterhouse, my daughter the rib eye, I tried the house breaded shrimp. First off, the steaks were ordered medium rare, they came raw and cold in the middle. Really raw! They were sent back and when cooked properly the porterhouse was ok but the rib eye was very gristly and tough. Not a good cut of meat. The waiter was rude and told us a medium rare steak should be that way. not! I used to cook and know how a steak should be done. We got no drinks, no appetizers and no desserts so I felt robbed! ”

3 of 7 people found this review helpful.

Losole Mios Restaurant
Oct 2, 2006 by BARRY from OMAHA

Overall Rating: 7
Food:[8] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[5]

• Rate on a scale of 1-10.
• Not great atmosphere. noisy but for the cost and food - good.

“Long ways from home but good solid food at good price but then I am just a middle of the road person that likes good food at reasonable prices. ”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Old Market Spaghetti Works
Sep 9, 2006 by Alex

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[9]

• I really like the variety of sauces and pasta.
• Weekends get really busy and the waiting list can get long.

“This is a great restaurant! You get your money's worth for sure! Food is awesome and so is the service! If you are with a group or on a romantic date this is the place to be!”

Mediterranean Bistro & Wine Bar
Aug 12, 2006 by Lisa Hyland from Dacona

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• The food and service is wonderful.
• Nothing.

“This restaurant is a great find! After a friend brought me there for my first time a few months ago, it has become my favorite restaurant and I dine there every time I am in Omaha. The chicken tabouli salad is my new favorite dish and I have to get the baba ganoush appetizer every time.”