I'm never opposed to shelling out when it comes to a meal, but there's something disappointing about ordering food at another place after spending $55 per person on a tasting menu. Also, I would like to believe that I understand the concept of quality over quantity. Especially when it comes to fine dining. But the words that immediately came to mind when I tried to describe our meal at Au Courant ("adorable" and "precious") aren't really the kinds of adjectives that usually pair up with satiety. All that being said, I'm still writing a glowing review, because each tiny morsel, dab of sauce, and nibble of carrot was flat-out delicious. And the cocktails...? Forget about it. (But really, don't. Because theyre amazing.) Who takes the time and care to sous vide and chat a single bite of leek...? These guys. It's that kind of attention to detail that probably keeps people raving about the food here. Texture is another strong memory of our meal... crispy fish skin, crunchy potato, perfect medium rare steak, the tiny pop of the roe... Let's talk about flavors too. The buttery subtlety of the house-made ravioli, carrots which making an appearance in both the meal and dessert, hints passion fruit, smoky fish rillette, kimchee sneaking into the amuse bouche... all interesting. All wonderful. The emphasis on regional, seasonal, ingredients is admirable also. All of this makes Au Courant love up to the hype and earn its status as one of Omaha's top restaurants. But at the end of the day, when I finish a meal like this I just don't want to be thinking "maybe we should grab a slice of pizza next door too". read more

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Listen, yelp is for loser and assholes who think their opinions matter when really they don't. So take this for what it is, this is a post of gratitude for a staff who took care of myself and my girlfriend on the night of my birthday. Y'all fucking rocked it! Justin, the bartender, has been a staple of Benson for years now, and every time I run into him, he tells me to stop in and see the place. I finally did last week for my birthday and I'm so glad I did! Justin greeted me with a fantastic spicy cocktail, we then got some wine and I, as an inside joke, got some Weller 12 (which was priced appropriately btw). Amuse was fantastic, so rich and full of flavor! The Carpaccio was mouth watering. Both entrees were so good! Filling, fantastic, and full of flavor! Honestly just go eat it. Me talking about it won't make it any more delicious because that's not possible. We left stuffed, a little drunk. Enjoyed a little Amaro tasting and some bullshitting at the bar on the way out. The night couldn't be better. This is such an awesome restaurant. Their staff is fantastic. Thank you so much Au Corrant crew for really proving that hospitality at it's finest is here in Omaha. Y'all are a shining example of culinary excellence and aspiring hospitality in a market filled with the acceptance of chain restaurant bullshit mediocrity. Keep killin it guys! read more

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Au Courant is a must-stop and highlight for all my business trips to Omaha. The menu rotates weekly so I highly recommend going for the prix fixe menu. $75 for 6 plates is a steak compared to LA... or anywhere in the world for that matter. The food is always delicious and I look forward to desserts. The caramel tart served during the week of November 18 was one of the best desserts of all time for me. There's a large wine selection with generous pours on pairings. Pace yourself and order a Lyft ride home. read more

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My partner and I went for dinner and tried their Chef's Tasting Menu 10/10 recommend. The service was very friendly and the 6 plates were just right to leave you satisfied without being too full. I'll definitely be coming back. The seating was fun and you can easily chat up with people next to you or do your own thing. read more

If Al is servicing your table and you don't like her, be aware you suck. The kitchen is also kickass, here's the rest of my 85 characters.

Excellent food and wonder service. A. very nice restaurant to enjoy in a quiet atmosphere! Connie Smith read more

Went back with a friend because I wanted her to try it and they change the tasting menu weekly and some of the dishes just looked so good (follow them on instagram) !! And I definitely preferred this tasting menu to the one I had the first time but they were both very good. The tasting menu is such a fun experience. read more

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After reading 5 star review after 5 star review, my expectations were high. Service was on point - couldn't have been better. But for the food, while everything was good, and maybe some of the dishes were on the verge of great, factoring in the price point (specifically for Omaha), I was a bit let down. Don't get me wrong, the food is good, and for me it warrants 4 stars. We opted for the tasting menu, and while I didn't examine the a la carte menu in its entirety, I think some things we had were not on the menu? Nothing wrong with this, and they ask if there are things you don't want, but say for example you don't want tartare (I like this so not an issue for me), and that is not on the menu and served, you may be a bit surprised when you get it as you would not have thought to mention things not on the menu. read more

My goodness. If this isn't the best meal we've had in Omaha it's hard to imagine what is or could be. We both loved every course. All six courses actually. The chef's tasting menu was exquisite. Six courses of incredible flavor, each with creativity, presentation, atmosphere, and of course utter deliciousness. From the lighting to the dishes, every moment was right. Cocktails, too, were great. As was service. It's hard to rave enough about this place. Expensive, yes, but 100% worth it. I'd pay it any time. So good. read more

Best restaurant experience in Omaha. Tight execution and consistency tonight, thanks to the kitchen! The sommelier is cool af.

My friend described this restaurant as being known for having a chef curated tasting menu, essentially lots of small entrees. We did the tasting menu and it was absolutely delicious. I do not eat seafood so the chef accommodated me by incorporating substitutions such as squash. The chef put together entrees I never would have selected myself but were exactly the meals I never knew I needed in my life. The service was great and attentive. The meals arrived with perfect timing. I was so in love with this experience! our meal consisted of: A raclette grilled cheese with a tomato and cucumber gazpacho, chovys egg, tomato squash and Gorgonzola salad, halibut with cream corn, frite steak with potatoes, mushrooms and compound butter, mezzaluna pasta, and rosemary cake with Riesling ice cram and blueberries read more

Au Courant - Tasting menu - Modern European Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Au Courant is a Mediterranean influenced tasting menu restaurant. Patrons can also order ala carte. We found each course to be very good, detailed, and well served. The tasting menu also felt like a decent value given the quality of what was being served. To add the wine pairings with each course also seemed like a good value. The sommelier did an excellent job. read more

Way too small of portions and too pricey - we ate spaghetti and it was nothing special though my friend said she could have fed her entire neighborhood for the price. I may need to give it another try. read more

Took my fiancé here for his birthday and we were thoroughly impressed as it was our first time. The watermelon amuse-Busch was the best bite we had. As not a true fan of beef tartare, this beef tartare was simply delectable. Being gluten free, I was very impressed on how they were able to cater a separate menu for me. Instead of the sweet corn pasta, they made me a sweet corn risotto and in place of cake, a unique take on a sorbet. Can't wait to come here for a second time. We will be back! read more

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Without question the best restaurant in Omaha. Local, creative, beautiful and absolutely delicious food. Fantastic cocktails. Great, interesting and diverse wine list. Can't say enough good things about it. read more

I'm a very honest person for my reviews so here goes: My first impression could have been a bit better. The host was not very welcoming, I do wish he would have been more friendly, this was our first time. Our waiter was such a friendly, kind, genuine guy. We adored him. The food: oh my goodness it was truly SO tasty and amazing. For what we paid though, A LOT, We were still hungry when we left. , I truly wish the portions were a bit bigger. We aren't huge eaters, but we should have been full or satisfied. Loved the experience, don't think we'll be back though. read more

6064 Maple St. ; previous tenant Espana closed. I myself was not a huge fan of it anyway, so you can imagine my delight when the owner of Espana decided to go in a different direction and reopen the space with Au Courant. The dining space got a bit of an update to go with it's new modern/New American/New European identity, and I dig it. The red brick with white spackling, crown molding, and wood flooring are all the players in the game these days with new restaurants. It's a little bit of the old, with a little bit of the new. The bar is still situated in the middle of the restaurant as it was before with Espana but you wouldn't recognize it as the same place unless you really knew what was there before. We decided to go with the tasting menu ($55/person) and a couple rounds of cocktails. I found the menu to be delightful. I don't know if I would have picked all the dishes that they did for us had I been given the chance, so I am happy we left the fate of our bellies to the kitchen. The 6 courses came out at a great pace, even though the place was mostly full of other customers. Various waiters were bringing out the dishes and all dishes were explained to us in full. Def helpful and knowledge staff. My personal favorite was the short rib. The souses vide really makes it a tender and decedent dish worth mentioning. I also loved the stuffed trout and the salmon taretare. Oh and might I not forget to mention the lovely potato and leek dish with the house ground sausage. Everything was truly fantastic. If you're looking to get stuffed, this might not be the place for you. If you're looking for a meal with layers upon layers of texture, flavors, and melodies, this is your spot- and you will leave blissfully satisfied. Omaha does it again for this genre of food- there are so many talented chefs in this city who can make a mean New American/ Fine European inspired meal, and the chef here at Au Courant (previously Market House, one of my alltime favorites) joins the ranks as one of the best in Omaha in my humble opinion. read more

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The locally sourced food provides an ever-changing inspiration for their menu. We made a reservation just in case they were busy, but we were seated right away. The drinks are delicious and made with fresh ingredients and the staff offer suggestions if you don't know what to order. Parking in Benson is never fun but totally worth the hassle for the amazing meal. read more

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Perfect for dates and special occasions. Surprise my husband to this restaurant and he loves it. We thought that we have to go to a different restaurant after but the small course meal was enough. read more

Great atmosphere and service. Food was amazing! Had the oysters appetizer, shared a Coney dog (no kidding, much better than the state fair!l, and the risotto and pappardelle. Excellent! read more

I've had a hard time finding a restaurant I've absolutely loved since lot 2 closed earlier this year. My boyfriend and I tried Au Courant for my birthday and it was AH-MAZING. I've found my new place. The cocktails were awesome and named after famous songs. If you hear the song play in the restaurant you get a discount on that drink:) We got the chovie's egg and tartare to start. Small, but good to split for an app. For dinner we got a pasta dish (can't remember name) and beef cheek. You could tell the pasta was homemade and it was a perfect portion without feeling completed stuffed. But the BEST part of our whole experience was the beef cheek! Holy smokes I've never had beef that tender!! Cooked to absolute perfection, and had veggies to go with. I know they change their menu often, but I want that every time! Definitely make sure you visit! read more

Au Courant - Beef cheek. The love of my life ! - Modern European Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

My girlfriend and I did the tasting menu and tried two cocktails each. Every dish was a home run and the cocktails were all perfectly balanced. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting Omaha. read more

Beautiful aesthetic, very creative drinks, food was delicious. I recommend the oysters and ceviche to start. The ceviche was creamy and sweet unlike anything I've ever tasted. Amazing!!! Great service, food was prepared quick... Would definitely go back. read more

Au Courant - Breaking the Law cocktail - Modern European Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

During Covid, the restaurant only open for Tasting menu. Our dinner was so delicious, I love the way they serving coffee/espresso and white chocolate in the end, it's absolutely read more

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Carlos never disappoints. Au Courant will set the standard of fine dining in Omaha. From oysters to tartar, lobster ravioli to truffled filet. The tasting menus offered will continue to inspire. The sommelier is amazing. Took home three bottles tonight and can't wait to see what the restaurant has in store. read more

Au Courant - Modern European Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Wow had a SPECTACULAR dinner at Au Courant Regional Kitchen last night! I have always heard great things about their tasting menu. My boyfriend called ahead set up a vegan tasting menu, and they were excited to accommodate us (boyfriend isn't vegan but I am). I have done a few tasting menus as a vegan, some of which had a vegan option defined on the menu and some of which, I had to call ahead and special request. Some have been better than others (once in Paris, I was just given the food that my dining partner had as sides for her meal, yet still paid the same amount...), so going into it, I wasn't sure what to expect. When we sat down, the waitress already knew about our request for a vegan tasting menu, but asked if we had any allergies or aversions, which was appreciated! Based on our experience, it seems that they would be willing and able to accommodate other dietary needs. The chefs absolutely knocked it out of the park! Everything was so flavorful and intentional. All of the ingredients were fresh and local, with the waitress letting us know when certain ingredients were from the chef's garden. I wish I would have taken photos because everything was plated so beautifully! Also, I appreciated them taking COVID seriously. All tables are spaced apart and all staff wore masks. I am definitely looking forward to coming back again for another tasting menu in the future! read more

One of my favorite local restaurants! The food quality and creative presentation is unmatched! The service is always above and beyond and everyone at Au Courant has such passion and super food and wine knowledge! Makes for a great experience! read more

Au Courant - Chocolate panna cotta - Modern European Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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We had an amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience with the chefs tasting menu and wine pairings. Highly recommended! read more

Au Courant - Modern European Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Highly recommend the chefs tasting!!!! Incredible! Only $55 a person for 6 courses ! You can add wine tasting as well for additional cost. Au Courant changed their menu weekly. All fresh, regional ingredients! Works of art ! Always so impressed with this little gem in Benson !!!!!! read more

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I recently went back for another stab at the tasting menu and I have to say this is probably my new favorite spot in Omaha (RIP Lot 2). Not only do I love to see older parts of town revitalized, being in areas like Benson provide a better overall experience than a strip mall. The food items are high quality, well prepared and provide flavor profiles and experiences I haven't sampled elsewhere. Keep up the great work Au Courant, I can't wait to come back! read more

Do you need a date night idea?? Au Courant Regional Kitchen is one of the best places in Omaha I have ever been to. Run, don't walk to try this place out!! A beautiful restaurant located in very hip Benson. We had the six course tasting menu and that was a great choice. Every single course was a surprise and more delicious than we expected. Many of their products are locally sourced and they change their menu weekly. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. They asked for dietary restrictions and I said my only thing is that I hate raw onion. They went out of their way to avoid even chives on my food. I felt like they were taking very good care of me!! The dessert was one of the most interesting and tasty I have ever had in a fine dining restaurant. What a pleasure to eat this good. I can't wait to go back. read more

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WTF is it with the music at this place? We had to flee after a great meal as some rap was being played. In the first place the room has a wood floor and a tin ceiling so the music bounces around. Unless there is a big crowd talking, the music is way too loud. Let's be frank about rap. With the exception of Hamilton, rap doesn't qualify as music. It has just one beat, no harmony, no lyricism and definitely not interesting. Give me Smokey, Marvin or Al Green any day over rap. They were real musicians with a distinct and beautiful sound. On a Sunday morning this place should be playing Broadway show tunes, jazz, the great American songbook or opera. The horrible music nearly wrecked the experience for me. My date and I both had the Eggs Benedict. The hollandaise sauce was great but it could have been hotter. Great lox to start the meal. I loved my French press coffee. We will be back, but the owner really needs to rethink the music. And face it, the hipster crowd that is Au Curant's target market doesn't like the music either. read more

Absolutely amazing. Will definitely return and constantly telling our friends how great it was.

Loved our dinner here! It's a small, cozy restaurant but still feels upscale. Our waitress was phenomenal and helped us decide our dinner and wine choices, which were all delicious. Can't wait to go back! read more

I had a great time and a great meal. Amazing food. Superb atmosphere. Spectacular service.

Best date night restaurant in Omaha! The ambiance is perfect for that one night out we all need. I've never had a dish here that I didn't enjoy. If you have the time, try the chefs tasting menu. My only complaint is that the pace is somewhat slow. Both times I've had it we found ourselves sitting and waiting for way longer than we should. Each drink on the drink menu has a song that if you order during it, the drink will be half off. However the music is almost impossible to hear when it's busy there. All in all, amazing restaurant, creative foods, and good times. read more

Au Courant is a fancy restaurant that has exceptional service but maybe I just don't get the food concepts nor am I that fancy. I came to Au Courant with my parents for a nice night out but I think while everyone enjoyed the food, we all agreed that it was trying to be something overtly modern for the Omaha market. I made the mistake of trying to walk in for an early dinner with a party of 4, but I was told that all that was open was the bar. I was a bit confused because we were the only ones there and when we left there was only one other party that was seated, I would have liked a table considering that no other reservation arrived. The fish and salads that we ordered were good, albeit a bit small. The snapper was grilled and had a nice crust. But I had better snapper, and the sauce that came with did not enhance the flavor of the fish that I thought it should. The prices were high comparatively to the Omaha market and I think that for the value there are other options in Benson. I think Au Courant is a nice restaurant but I would be hard pressed to find a reason to spend that much on a restaurant that I was not blown away by. read more

What a fantastic restaurant! My dining companion and I arrived around 6:30pm on a Thursday night, with no reservation. We were greeted promptly and seated right away. Our server, Harrison, was friendly and very helpful, explaining the menu, answering all our questions, and providing recommendations when we were unsure about what to choose. We had the Orange Crush and Tea Time cocktails, which were both excellent. We each ordered an amuse, shared an aperitif, and each ordered a pasta entree. Everything was amazing, without exception, and all at prices that don't break the bank. Portion sizes were just right, allowing us to finish everything on our plates without feeling stuffed. Looking forward to returning to Omaha so we can enjoy another meal here. Highly recommended! read more

Really great value for a high end restaurant. Our favorites were the agnolotti and cheesecake. Dinner * Tartare (Great) * Potato (Excellent) * Tomato (Excellent) * Beets (Great) * Agnolotti (Excellent) * Risotto (Great) * Trout (Excellent) * Poisson (Good) * Cheesecake (Excellent - Order it) read more

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Just do the 6 course chef menu and add the wine pairing. The wine is perfectly paired by a level 1 sommelier who knows her stuff. She is amazing. Each plate was better than the next. I've eaten in NYC, Chicago, Tokyo, South Beach ...my partner in crime has eaten all over Europe and this was hands down thee best meal and wine pairing ever. It's $60 for 6 course meal and $40 for wine, but you get 6 amazing courses and basically 3 glasses of amazing wine that's perfectly paired highlight was the 5th plate of smoked beef cheek with a slice of amazing filet with a dollop of a red sauce and mini cube of scallop potatoes that were out of this world. The 6th course was a flourless chocolate cake with a mini scoop of peanut butter vanilla ice cream with a caramel glaze that was perfect. Just pick the chef's creation, get the wine pairing and sit back and be ready to be spoiled. read more