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Downtown Omaha Old Market Restaurants |
Since opening in 1996, Upstream Brewing Company has become well known for its great food, friendly service, terrific beer and casual upscale atmosphere. Featuring an extensive menu of new American pub fare including: Downtown Omaha’s best appetizers and thin-crust pizzas, pub favorites, superb steaks featuring hand cut “Omaha Steaks” beef, fresh fish, pasta dishes, main course salads, hearty sandwiches and a great children’s menu. The fully stocked bars feature our award winning fresh, handcrafted beers and root beer on tap. An extensive wine list with over 100 selections has been recognized with multiple Wine Spectator Magazine Awards of Excellence. 402.344.0200 Map 514 South 11th Street Omaha Nebraska Make your reservations online at OpenTable.com ![]() Located in the heart of Downtown Omaha's Old Market, Vivace has been satisfying the appetites of discriminating diners since 1993. Featuring fresh Italian cuisine & an award winning wine list, Vivace is the perfect choice for a casual night out, business lunch or special occasion. 402.342.2050 Map 1108 Howard Street Omaha Nebraska Make your reservations online at OpenTable.com
"M's is a house of wine. The new layered wine menu offers 275 wines, about a third of them by the glass...M's is likely one of the few restaurants in the United States where one could order a $6 hamburger and a $786 bottle of wine. M's was the #1 wine account restaurant in Nebraska for 8 years and has been overtaken only by its sister restaurant, Vivace, next door." --Jim Delmont, Omaha World-Herald, 1997 402.342.2550 Map 422 South 11th Street Omaha Nebraska "While many Omahans understandably associate The French Café with French food, the restaurant’s Web site states, “The French Café offers cuisine that captures the flavors of the world. From French, Mediterranean, to Americana, our menus will delight you.” Whatever the ethnicity or flavors it seeks to represent, the French Café does so exceptionally well." 402.341.3547 Map 1017 Howard Street Omaha Nebraska
V. Mertz offers their guests a progressive, contemporary American menu rooted in classic French cooking and an award-winning wine list of over 400 selections. The restaurant is located in Omaha’s historic and picturesque Old Market Passageway, within walking distance from the Qwest Convention Center, The Holland Performing Arts Center, the Orpheum, and all major downtown hotels. V. Mertz is locally-owned, and they pride themselves in offering artisan products and cheeses, organically-grown local produce and Wagyu beef, and sustainably-farmed and line-caught seafood. They believe that dining should be an event, and to this end Chef Kyle Anderson and Wine Director Matthew Stamp have created a harmony of food and wine, culminating in their extravagant 6- and 8-course Chef’s Tasting Menus. Perfect for business or pleasure, V. Mertz is the premier fine dining restaurant in Downtown Omaha. 402.345.8980 Map 1022 Howard Street Omaha Nebraska Make your reservations online at OpenTable.com ![]() This classy, yet casually elegant restaurant is located in the Old Market downtown area. From T-bones to prime ribs and from chops to filets, Omaha Prime caters to the beef lover. Diners may pick from a variety of prime cuts, and the menu even features lamb and seafood. There is upstairs and downstairs seating, and, with a baby grand piano in the background, the ambience can be quite romantic. 402.341.7040 Map 415 S 11th Street Omaha Nebraska
The Spaghetti Works is a long time favorite of many Omahan's. Turn of the century antiques and collectibles accentuate the decor at this warehouse turned into a restaurant. They serve up some of the city's best quick Italian cuisine, featuring pastas, manicotti, ravioli and of course, all you can eat spaghetti. It's an authentic Downtown Old Market experience. 402.422.0770 Map 502 South 11th Street Omaha Nebraska
At Passport Restaurant, you become a world traveler savoring cuisine from around the world as well as from the Heartland, all the while surrounded by their comfortable atmosphere and luxurious ambiance. Whereas the mix of specialties and their countries of origin may change each month, Passport Restaurant is proud always to offer a fine selection of Nebraska USDA Prime Graded Beef selections. 402.344.3200 Map 1101 Jackson Street Omaha Nebraska
You'll find this classic Downtown Old Market restaurant in the Passageway.Trini's has a romantic, intimate ambience with candle-lit tables and low lighting. They serve favorites like tacos, enchiladas, and burritos as well as a number of appetizers and desserts. Try the seafood enchilada stuffed with crab and shrimp. 402.346.8400 Map 1020 Howard Street Omaha Nebraska ![]() Spencer's for Steaks and Chops of Omaha features USDA prime beef from Stockyards Beef of Chicago. Only 2% of all beef can achieve this prime beef grading. The Spencer steak, from which the restaurant got its name, is a unique bone-in rib eye sure to satisfy the most discerning palate. In addition, Spencer's offers fresh seafood such as seared rare Ahi Tuna or crab cakes made of 90 percent crab meat, chops and innovative side dishes prepared with an undeniably creative flair. Desserts are made fresh daily, and include warmed chocolate and fudge "naughty cake." 402.280.8888 Map 102 South 10th Street Omaha Nebraska Make your reservations online at OpenTable.com
Nicola's Italian Wine & Faire offers a quaint romantic atmosphere. They have a large outdoor garden patio, and serve spicy Northern Italian food - panini, pasta dishes, antipasti and soups. The 100 bottle wine list changes seasonally, and there's also a martini menu. 402.345.8466 Map 521 South 13th Street Omaha Nebraska ![]() Stokes has a unique Southwestern concept featuring one of Omaha's best wine lists with over 200 selections. Wine Spectator Magazine recently awarded Stokes their 4th consecutive "Award of Excellence" for one of the best wine lists in the nation. 402.408.9000 Map 12th & Howard Street Omaha Nebraska
Fine French-inspired food and a wine bar/gourmet grocery store add to this restaurant's success. La Buvette is extremely popular, trendy, and upscale. The ambience is quite European, with walls of wine bottles and outdoor seating. The cuisine is inventive, and the menu changes regularly. The chef offers a variety of special theme nights, like duck night, which has become a local favorite. There is a small grocery area in the back. 402.344.8627 Map 511 South 11th Street Omaha Nebraska ![]() The Blue Sushi Sake Grill has come to be known as the place to go for sushi in Omaha due to its extensive menu and contemporary architecture and atmosphere. Waterfalls, flat screen TV's and a 500 gallon salt water aquarium adorn the walls. 402.408.5566 Map 416 South 12th Street Omaha Nebraska
"American Food With a Cowboy Twist" The Twisted Fork is an ecclectic grill & bar in Omaha's historic Old Market District. Executive Chef John Ursick blends southern hospitality with cowboy bravado. The menu can be described as comfort food with a 'twist' of Chef John's originality. The Twisted Fork also boasts a top notch signiture drink menu and martini list designed by world class mixologist Martin Janica of Argentina. 402.932.9600 Map 1014 Howard Street Omaha Nebraska
Ahmad's offers fine middle eastern dining. a small, intimate dining room dressed in bright blue walls and ornate tapestries. Wide windows open to a street-side view of the old market. They provide patrons with a wonderful dining experience, especially at dinner, when they really roll out the red carpet and whip up some great vegetarian food. Appetizers include Middle Eastern standards: Hummus, Baba, Falafel and Dolmas. The Persian menu features chicken, seafood and lamb entrees, in addition to a wide range of kabob selections. Many entrees entail an exquisite use of various vegetables, eggplant, garlic, and potatoes. 402.341.9616 Map 1006 Howard Street Omaha Nebraska
With over 40 boutique wines by the glass and 200 by the bottle, every region is well represented! Can't decide? Order a flight and taste three two-ounce servings of selected wines. Adventurous palates can design their own flight, or take advantage of premium pours which change monthly. Their menu is all about sharing, so expect to find bites like smoked salmon, bruschetta and other wine-friendly fare, all reasonably priced, with most items less than $10. 402.934.00051037 Jones Street Omaha Nebraska Map
With a casually elegant setting and a terrific downtown location, this exotic eatery offers great Indian cuisine. The Indian Oven restaurant has a diverse menu that includes spicy satays, chicken tikke makhami, and a variety of meat dishes made with beef, lamb, and seafood. Maghlai and tandor specialties as well as vegetarian choices are also available. The decor is authentic and features Indian artifacts and paintings. 402.434.4856 Map 1010 Howard Street Omaha Nebraska Make your reservations online at OpenTable.com
Sullivan's is reminiscent of a 1940’s Chicago styled steakhouse featuring the finest steaks & seafood, unparalleled martinis, & great live jazz! The interior has touches of art deco with dark polished wood, crisp black linen & fresh flowers. Sullivan's serves the finest hand selected premium choice aged beef, which is cut in-house daily, along with a great selection of seafood, ranging from Salmon Steaks to Florida Stone Crab Claws & Live Maine Lobsters. Proud recipient of Wine Spectator "Award of Excellence", the wine list offers an array selections from around the world, with emphasis on California Reds. 402.342.0077 Map 222 S. 15th Street Omaha Nebraska Make your reservations online at OpenTable.com ![]() Vincenzo’s offers traditional Italian dining with tantalizing pastas, fresh seafood, steak, chicken and veal entrees all in a truly comfortable atmosphere. One of Omaha’s favorites for 15 years! 402.342.4010 - Old Market Map 1207 Harney Street Omaha Nebraska
After 7 years in West Omaha, Hiro Sushi has expanded its horizon's with a hip new look at a second location, serving the downtown crowd. A hip venue for casual fine dining, they serve premium-grade sashimi, Nigiri, 40+ Makimono Rolls, both classic and inventive Asian Fusion cuisine and asian inspired tapas. 402.933.5168 Map 1308 Jackson Street Omaha Nebraska
Two of RoJA's owners originate from Texas and add their own southern spice and many years of experience in Mexican restaurants to RoJA's unique flavor. Roja's margaritas are made with real lime juice. Take your pick from over 80 tequilas in order to achieve the best margarita in town. RoJA's grill combines a coastal influence and authentic Mexican spice. To ease a hungry stomach, all of their corn and flour tortillas and chips and salsa are made fresh on site daily. The seafood is flown in fresh nearly every day from California. 402.346.9190 Map 1212 Harney Street Omaha Nebraska |

































