Omaha, Nebraska offers plenty of excellent fine dining. The steakhouses feature corn fed beef and steaks. There are a variety of restaurants offering good food in plush atmospheres. Following is a list of some of the best restaurants in Omaha.
Mahogany Prime Steakhouse. Mahogany serves the finest custome-aged U.S. Prime Midwestern Beef, which is known for excellence in texture, marbling and flavor. Diners find dishes such as Filet Mignon, Prime Ribeye, Rime Cowboy Ribeye, Double Cut Lamb Chops, Western Australian Lobster Tails, Steakhouse Fried Shrimp and Crab Legs. The upscale atmosphere is plush and comfortable. Fine wine list complements the meals. AAA Three Diamond. 402-445-4380.
Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse. Traditional steakhouse experience located at the Village Pointe Shopping Center. The restaurant is reminiscent of traditional supper clubs from the 1940’s. Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse offers a complete lunch and dinner menu, features Italian specialties, charbroiled steaks, chops and fresh seafood. The lighter lunch menu includes specialty sandwiches and salads.Johnny;s signature steak is Steak DeBurgo, which is medallions of beef tenderloin sauteed with roasted garlic and herbs.
Steak lovers enjoy many fine choices, including Parmesan Crusted New York Strip, Chubby Cut Top Sirloin, Char-broiled Ribeye, Johnny’s Filet Medallion Trio, Filet Oscar, Drunken Steak, Crusted Steak and Porterhouse Steak. There are also selections of chops and veal dishes.
Pasta entrees include On The Town Crab Lasagna, Chicken or Shrimp Minelli and Chanel No. 5 (pasta with lobster, shrimp, artichokes, prosciutto and cheese ravioli). Dessert lovers continue to feast with warm chocolate cake, creme brulee, cannoli, fresh berry cheesecake, Johnny’s tiramisu cake, turtle cheesecake and Grand Marnier Chocolate. Boardroom martinis complete the steakhouse experience. AAA Three Diamond. 402-289-9210
Nick & Tony’s Chophouse is located in the Hilton Garden Inn in the Omaha Downtown/Old Market area The Italian Chophouse features good food in a comfortable atmosphere with deep leather booth seating and art deco fixtures. 401-341-4400.
Omaha Prime, in the Old Market district, seres USDA prime grade beef exclusively. The menu features fine steaks, seafood dishes and great side dishes. Steakhouse selections include New York Strip, Filet Mignon, Porterhouse, T-Bone, Ribeye, Roast Prime Rib and Lamb chops. Cigar smokers enjoy the heated patio, where smoking is allowed. Delicious dessert include Keylime torte, chocolate mousse torte, white chocolate coconut torte, bread podding, New3 York style cheese cake and caramel custard. Wines list selection complements meals. AAA Three Diamond. 402-341-7040.
V. Mertz Restaurant and Wine Bar. in the picturesque Old Market Passageway is this small locally owned restaurant. Menu charges monthly. Large, varied wine list assures the perfect wine pairing with meal. 402-345-8980.
Vivace: Contemporary Italian Restaurant with great pasta specialties. 402-342-2050.
The Flatiron Cafe. Fine New American cuisine near the Old Market. 402-344-3040.
French Cafe. Romantic Cafe offer French specialties such as le Filet au Poivre, Dover Sole a la Meuniere and Duck a l’orange. 402-341-3547.
Passport Restaurant is a fine dining establishment in the Old Market. Features cuisine from around the world, including steak, seafood and more. 402-344-3200.
Information subject to change. Contact the restaurants for further information and reservations.
