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    Backlot Taphouse

    4.4 (178 reviews)
    ModerateBeer Bar, Pizza
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    BACKLOT TAPHOUSE ATMOSPHERE

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    Hipster
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    Moderate noise

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    The Butcher's Word
    Jana J.

    I am obsessed with this pizza place! I went to the Elkhorn location months ago, and can't stop thinking about the texture and taste of these Detroit pizzas. This was my first time coming to the Aksarben location, and it was a much different vibe from the standard restaurant experience we had in Elkhorn. I made a reservation for 8, and the day before our dinner, the manager called to let me know it was a UNO hockey night, so they couldn't get us in until a little later than planned. This worked fine for us, and the manager was very nice about it. When calling ahead to make my reservation, I mentioned bringing in a cake for a birthday, and they said there was no problem with putting this in the back and no charge for us to eat it there. When my party got there, we were told there was no freezer space for our ice cream cake -- this was my bad, I should have clarified over the phone this needed a freezer rather than a fridge! Luckily, they recommended cold Stone next-door, and the staff there allowed us to store our cake for an hour free of charge!! The overall venue here is much more like a sports bar than a restaurant. It was very loud at all times, although it was only about half full at the later time we came in. There were some fun table games to play like tic-tac-toe, connect the dots, And table shots. There is a pretty limited bar menu, as they are primarily known for their beers on tap, of which they have plenty! The mule I got was fine. I absolutely love the butchers word pizza, it has all the toppings I like, and they are very generous with these! My friend got a regular pepperoni pizza, and when I tried it, I realized the reason I love this spot so much is the oil they use on their pizza dough-- this sees into the dough, and gives it such an amazing flavor. Unfortunately, my pizza here had a thicker crust. Then the butchers word I got in Elkhorn, so it wasn't quite as good. Still a great pizza, but not the high I was chasing From a couple months ago! All in all, I would prefer to return to the Elkhorn location for a quieter restaurant vibe, and probably a more consistent product without event driven business.

    Cadillac
    Julianna Z.

    Good pizza, reasonable prices and quick service. An order at the bar type place with really good pizza, was really loud inside but still a good experience. Pizza was piping hot and had plenty of toppings. A good pizza crust and very filling! We tried the fries too and they were good as well! Will return here!

    Cadillac
    Jessica F.

    YUM! This pizza was delicious! I am a huge fan of cream cheese on pizza so I had to order the Cadillac and it lived up to my expectations. My grandparents loved the bourbon bbq pizza and we all shared the pretzels which were also so good. If you're a fan of Detroit style pizza, this is the place to go in Omaha! They also had two different hard ciders on tap making me incredibly happy! The service was good and I would definitely come here to watch a sports game in the future given all of the tvs and environment. Great spot!

    Bacon Cheddar Stix
    Lesley M.

    We stopped here again before another hockey game, and I was surprised they had the full menu available from what it appeared. We went with the butchers pizza that tasted amazing. This was my first time with Detroit style pizza and it did not disappoint. I also ordered the bacon cheddar sticks that were very good as well. Our pizza easily fed my husband and myself, and we took home leftovers. They have a decent selection on the menu, so I definitely plan to visit again and try something different.

    Taphouse Pretzels
    Derek M.

    Stopped here again for food and ordered pizza this time. I'm not a huge deep dish pizza fan, but this pizza was legit. The butcher's pizza (I think that's what it was called) was loaded with sausage, cheese, onions, and pepperoni that tasted great! Lots of beer on tap to choose from too. The service was quick, and the employees were friendly.

    Cheese pizza.
    Eileen D.

    Wandering from downtown to Aksarben in search of locales open for lunch on a holiday, we found the Backlot Taphouse. What a find! I love pizza and while I've tried and tolerated Chicago deep dish, NY style remains my go-to but ... Detroit pizza! Oh. my. grace! The size here is perfect for two, but don't worry, it's nobody's personal pan. We had the four-cheese and the aroma was intoxicating. The flavors of the different cheeses came through, the rich tomato-y sauce and a delicious buttery crust with that to-die-for cheese crunch -- it would be easy to overdose, but one slice/one quarter of the pizza was enough. And now I have a hefty leftover slice for later! There seemed to be a wide variety of IPAs available, but I'm not a fan, so we went with a cherry cider that was really good. We tried the cheese pizza in order to get an idea of the basics. I can't wait to go again and try some of the other varieties. Last but not least, the people here are great! Order at the bar, they deliver to your table, and really seem to care about what you think. Give them a try!

    Cadillac pizza
    Shelby C.

    Just stopped in on a whim. Will be back! Great space, great staff, great music. This pizza is amazing and the bartender made a great suggestion for the beer. Can't wait to come back in Spring.

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    Absolutely enjoyed the outside patio before a show. The Detroit style pizza is delicious & great service too!

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    Great Pizza and selection of beer. We visited with a group of friends and everyone enjoyed their pizza. I will visit again.

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    Service was great and the food was delicious. Perfect Detroit style pizza. Like NFL offensive lineman, big but light on its feet.

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    Great selection of craft beers and wonderful Detroit style pizza. Casual, laid back atmosphere.

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    Doesn't have a small room for gatherings?

    No, it's just one large room, the bar, and a very small outdoor patio.

    Does Backlot Taphouse have a full bar or only beers on tap?

    Full bar

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    The service here is amazing, never had a bad experience with the waiters/waitresses, and they…read morealways provide great recommendations, including beers from their draft list! We typically start off with the bacon fondue fries, they are astounding, and is a repeat order EVERY single time. The first time we ate here I got the BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese. This literally was like I was experiencing eating mac & cheese for the first time all over again. I personally love how the cheese sauce is a little more on the liquidly side, but not too much where the noodles don't keep any on them. The barbecue sauce used pairs sooooo well with the cheesy liquidly goodness, and the chicken and green onion tops it all off with the perfect crunch! Past the food, I love the beers here and love a good brewery vibe you get, you can for sure taste how much effort goes into their local drafts. Will always be at the top of my list for date nights or a quick bite and drink.

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    They have a great selection of beers and spirits that are made here. We have a number of breweries…read morehere in Omaha, but I think that this place has much better ambiance than others. Service was great. There is a big room that can be rented, it's a beautiful space, somehow spacious while still feeling cozy. The only thing I don't like about this place is that there really isn't any food to eat except pretzels and chips. Though you can order pizza from Zio's and they will bring it over. They said they are going to be adding a sushi menu, which seems kind of odd. But I don't like going out to drink unless I can get something to eat with it as well - and most of the local breweries fall short here. So I definitely will check out the sushi once it is available.

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