Lincoln Restaurants and Dining

(Lincoln, Nebraska - NE, USA)

The dining scene in the Nebraska city of Lincoln is extremely well established, with the biggest selection of restaurants being found around the busy downtown district.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln boasts a student base of around 25,000 students and greatly influences the local nightlife, meaning that cheap eats and bars are especially plentiful around the campus. This is particularly so along the lengthy O Street, which is where many of the student houses are based and is interestingly one of America's longest thoroughfares.

American-style diners, barbecue grills, bistros and burger bars are widespread around Lincoln, along with pizzerias, steakhouses, breweries, Asian restaurants, coffee shops and fast-food dining outlets. If you are simply looking for a snack at lunchtime, then sandwich shops and good-value eateries are never far from hand, such Bagels and Joe on Old Cheney Road, Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches on North 14th Street, Schlotzsky's on North 27th Street, and Sips and Subs on South 33rd Street, as well as around 20 different branches of the Subway sandwich chain.

Where to Eat

Dating back to the early part of the 20th century, the revitalized Haymarket District of Lincoln is a good place to look for decent restaurants, with its converted warehouses covering an area of approximately six blocks and offering a trendy vibe and dining a plenty. Expect to find coffee shops and bars, together with lots of cafes, restaurants and other eateries.

If you are just passing through Lincoln and have the chance for dining out, then there are a few exceptional restaurants and eateries that really do stand out.

Firstly, Greta's Gourmet on South 48th Street has tasty lunchtime specials, which include bratwurst sausages, smokehouse chicken, Italian-style pasta salads and Cheddar jalapeno burgers, accompanied by kettle chips. This spot is also known for its deli sandwiches, with smoked turkey and bacon, beef and brie, salmon salad and BBQ brisket being amongst the tastiest fillings available here.

The dining menu at Oven East on Pioneer Woods Drive is the place to come in Lincoln if you are a fan of Indian cuisine and spicy curries. This Indian restaurant is always popular with those staying at the Candlewood Suites, since it is only a matter of meters away from the hotel.

Standing on North 7th Street, the Lazlo's Brewery and Grill is one of the best restaurants in Lincoln for sirloin, filet mignon and ribeye steaks. Hickory grilled salmon, shrimp tempura and homemade soups, such as beer cheese soup, are further specialties.

For romantic dining al fresco in downtown Lincoln, the Green Gateau on South 10th Street features French cuisine and superb salads. For those off to the Haymarket Theater and looking for a quick bite to eat, the Mill Coffee and Tea on P Street is a good cafe to bear in mind, with its sandwiches, wraps, pasties, cakes and cookies.