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    Block 16

    4.5 (1.4k reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Salad, Burgers
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    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for kids

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    Chicken Sandwich
    J E.

    Having just got to town and hungry for lunch I walked a few blocks to Block 16. I came because I read amazing reviews about them and saw they won numerous awards. I also checked out their menu and noticed it was definitely a unique, interesting menu. Upon walking in, there was a line backed up to the door and I waited in it about 15 mins and it didn't move one person, but I used this time to check out the menu and decide what I wanted. After noticing the line not moving and the cashier in heavy discussion with the family that was there placing their order, I felt it might be best to use their online ordering for carryout pickup instead. While doing this, the line moved up once and I suppose that next party had questions too and of course, plenty of time was spent answering those questions. This might seem like good service, but when the line is that long, either have more people there taking orders or use a kiosk for those of us who don't need to ask questions, or remind guests that there are many others in line (probably after the first 5 mins of discussing the menu) and the line needs to move up. After I placed my order, it told me it was accepted and gave me a time range of when to expect my order. I sat down and waited until the end of that range, which was only a few mins, and then went back up to the pick up area to ask about my order. The lady working was very friendly when I explained what I did. She gave me a number and told me she'd bring my order out, she also gave me the drink I pre-ordered. A few mins later, she brought my food out. I looked around to notice that people who were waiting for food prior to me still hadn't gotten their food. I'm not sure if it's always this slow in there or if it was busy because there's a conference in town. Opening the clamshell that my food was in - I noticed a beautiful sandwich and fries. The fries were piping hot and crispy and tasted great. The sandwich looked really nice, but when I went to pick it up, I noticed the entire bottom was soaked in grease and their hot sauce that was on the chicken. So, I fork & knifed this meal. The flavors of all the parts of the sandwich together were nice, just wish I could have picked it up without being a mess. If I ever returned, I'd get something different.

    Rangoon Fries
    Jasmynn R.

    Honestly this was a let down. Been wanting to try it for weeks and it just missed the mark. Waited for 30+ minutes when it wasn't busy for two sandwiches and fries. I got the sailor dip with au ju and it was honestly just flavorless. My girlfriend got the block burger and said it was fine. The best thing we got were the Rangoon fries. Probably won't be back but The service was friendly so that was nice.

    Iced Tea
    Jay S.

    Truly a gem, which explains why it's so popular amongst the locals. It's located in downtown Omaha, and attracted lots of visitors on the weekend that my partner and I were in town. Most of the highlight was the various types of burgers and fries they had, so my partner and I got two kinds, and we both enjoyed our respective meals. I had the block burger, which was as good as I imagined it to be, with juicy patty cooked to medium and every ingredient needed to make a good burger. The poutine had a lot of beef gravy and cheese curds, which made the dish a comprehensive experience to consume, rather than just fries. The duck duck goose fries were amazing! The duck confit, cheese curds, mayo, gravy, and gooseberry gastrique combination worked super well on top of the fries, because they altogether basically made it a gourmet dish that I had to eat with a fork. Finally, the sloppy nick was seasoned very well, even if we got the vegan version, which used impossible meat instead of ground beef. It was still really great! Hope everyone who visits Omaha gets to try this spot! Their wall has quite a few articles that recognized them as a locally renowned burger joint, and I could see why. Since they can be busy, I would recommend people getting there earlier to secure a good table spot, if dining in.

    Sailor Dip
    Jed M.

    Stopped by Block 16 for lunch while visiting downtown Omaha. Restaurant had a casual, cozy, and rustic feel and was 60% occupancy late in the lunch timeframe. Staff were welcoming and attentive. I had the Sailor Dip ($16.95) and poutine fries ($7.95). The dip was served super hot and fresh. Very good sandwich and incredibly filling. But I had regret for not trying other more unique menu items. The poutine fries were also good but not served at the same lava hot temperature which would have made them better. Nonetheless, excellent lunch spot while in downtown Omaha!

    Olly Olly Oxen Frites!
    Audrey E.

    Block 16 is always at the top of my recommendations for people coming into town. Their food is consistently amazing and their specials keep things interesting. Their poutine burrito can be a little heavy, but you'll want to eat all of it. Their loaded fries can be a meal on their own if you're committed to it - their duck duck goose fries might be my favorite so far. If you're going to eat in, know it can get a little busy but it's definitely worth it. If you're more in a pinch for time, ordering ahead is a great option. It's such a fun spot to start your night - have a little drink with some amazing food!

    Pulled pork very tender , melts in your mouth
    Kendall C.

    We are driving On a long road trip from Coast to Coast . Stopping in too all the famous places along the way . Love the consistancy and tenderness of this pulled porch sandwhich. The bun even melts in your mouth. You order your food and get a number . Right in the heart of downtown , friendly staff , low key atmosphere

    Reuben
    Amanda R.

    Grabbed lunch at Block 16 on a Tuesday and it was SLAMMED at noon. After a decent wait in line and then about 30 minutes for our food, we got our poutine and Reuben. The food is not photogenic, at all, but the Reuben was INCREDIBLE. I didn't love the poutine, it was just fine, but I'd order the Reuben again in a heartbeat!

    Joshua J.

    Chef Driven, Farm to Fork Lunch ( till 8pm some days ) joint. The hand helds are unique and crafted to order. Daily specials will usually sell out, so if you're wanting it, don't wait! The staff at the front are helpful and take your order and give you a number. Food arrives in about 20 minutes. It's swift food, not fast food. The tables are 1/2 family style and half regular. Beverage options include fountain soda, and canned ( both beer and NA ). They have a lot of fry upgrade options.

    Dragon Wrap , Crab Rangoon Fries, Croque Garcon Burger Combo
    Julia Y.

    In a word, fantastic. In many words : Block 16 is a must visit in Omaha for American style food. Their ingredient quality, and mixtures of flavors are unmatched. Their focus on ingredients is clear in the freshness of your meal! No fear, anything you select to eat will have that special touch added to it. As a vegetarian, American style places just mean a lot of beyond burger swap outs. NOT HERE. I got a dragon wrap with sietan and it was FANTASTIC. the texture of the sietan was pull apart soft, the seasoning was a mixture that was reminiscent of gyro flavors in my opinion. The arugula and chickpeas brought brightness, and the dragon sauce kept everything dense and hearty. It's quite large as well, I found it bigger than the burger ! My brother got a burger with a sunny side up egg and ham on it. He is somewhat of a burger connoisseur as it's his favorite thing to explore. After the first bite he couldn't stop saying how impressed he was! The toppings and the quality of the burger patty itself was top tier. We shared some crab Rangoon style fries ... LAWD. They were so loaded that every bite had more than sufficient cream cheese, onions, and fried crispies. The environment threw me off initially. They've selected to put more money into their food in my opinion haha. You go to the counter to open, there is no table service. It results in a quick experience from ordering to eating!

    Maddie E.

    Their wing off was amazing! I loved the way this event ran. It was nice to walk in when I had time and then I could take it home to eat without embarrassing myself in public . The wing flavors were awesome! My favorite was the Peruvian puff pepper but they were all fun. 10/10 would do this again!

    Poutine Burriro
    Mark T.

    This place was amazing! So the wife and I decided to try this place on a recommendation from Siri, when I asked for a restaurant near me. We had heard good things about Block 16, but had never tried it, so we thought we would give it a chance, since it came highly recommended. From the outside it didn't look like much, typical downtown store front, but once inside you get a real earthy vibe and the smells start to fill your mind with good thoughts. It was an order at the front kind of place with self seating, and being that they were really and quite busy it was hard to find a seat, but we got lucky, grabbing the last table. My wife ordered the sailor dip and I got the poutine burrito with funky fungi fries, but it was a hard decision because everything on the murmured looked so good. Had to wait a bit, since it was cooked to order, but well worth the wait. Big portions and great flavors. Enough for us to take home and enjoy a second time around. It's was so good, definitely lived up to the hype. A bit expensive but really tasty and fresh. If you find yourself downtown Omaha, check this place out... You will not be disappointed.

    Spicy chicken sandwich
    Connor L.

    Updated from my last visit. Block 16 is such a uniquely Omaha establishment. Buddy had the chicken sandwich don't remember the name but it was on the everyday menu. Said it was very very good. I had the daily special which was. A jerk style meat on the fresh pita it was exceptional loved the pineapple slaw as well.

    Philly Cheesesteak Special and Duck Duck Goose Fries
    Derrick D.

    A fun little spot. I knew everything looked crazy on the menu, but didn't expect to be completely perplexed on what to order. It's tight quarters and will fill up quickly at lunch. Multiple people looking for seats. The food comes quick though so they're churnin and burnin. They were very nice at the register and seemed genuinely happy to be there. The food was very good and you could tell they took good care using high end ingredients. Only complaint I have is I would've enjoy a different bread on the Philly. Was like a toasted potato hot dog bun of sorts. Still good. The duck fries are just wow, highly recommend. Check it out!

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    I had a great sandwich and I loved the menu and the vibe. The service was excellent and their creativity is what brought me here.

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    There burgers never disappoints and the service is fire. You must try a homemade cookie it's much better than it looks lol!!

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    Great burger for my son and daughter, I had Nick's sandwich which was also very tasty. Busy spot, loud, good family burger spot.

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    Ask the Community - Block 16

    Do they have TVs?

    No they don't have TVs. Small place with some larger shared tables and 2 person tables.

    Does block 16 take reservations?

    They do not.

    Are you able to call in and place an order? I've been calling and I know they are extremely busy but it seems that someone hung up the phone? I saw a lane for pickup orders once when I went in person. So I am just double checking.

    What is the best vegan dish?

    We actually have several vegan options. Vegan sloppy nick, vegan tardiness, vegan poutine burrito to name a few. We make sextant in house

    Do they have a kids menu?

    Unfortunately no, but there is always a more simple menu item that would be suitable. It's a great chance for little ones to expand their palate and try something new! My mini me is a fan.

    What is the vegan options?

    http://block16omaha.com/menu/ This is the menu, so you can see what might fit your needs.

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    Happy Anniversary to us! Well, yesterday but nonetheless decided we'd try a steakhouse we've read…read moremuch about in here. Honestly, we weren't that... impressed, but we gave it a valiant go on both meals chosen! Kinda bummed there wasn't a drink menu with cocktails, but they had a great selection of wine ranging from $100-$500 a bottle. So, we stuck with water. Bread and creamy butter was dropped off while we waited and who can't resist a warm roll? Got the Trail Boss Prime Rib, with salad bar, and baked potato side was requested as medium. The au ju lacked flavor, and only lasted a few bites before not used at all. The baked potato was delish though! Prime rib was very tender, a lot of cap which was nice, but it was just sorta.. average. I snagged their Teriyaki Tenderloin Kabob on a bed of wild rice, salad bar, and asparagus side (probably the first restaurant I've seen that's offered asparagus as an actual side), requested well done. By all accounts it does look a bit charred, but when the veggies were pulled apart, they were warm and tender and paired well with the teriyaki and rice. That rice was delish! Asparagus didn't blow any air up my skirt unfortunately, because I really wanted it to blow my mind. I felt like we left a lot of food on our plates, but that could've just been how it was. We just felt... underwhelmed and wasn't picking up on all the hype.

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    4.6
    (206 reviews)
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    Everett's is one of those places you'd probably drive past if you didn't know it was there. It has…read morethat tucked away dive bar feel, but the food is on a completely different level. My wife and I both ordered the Everett's #2 with pulled chicken, coleslaw, and BBQ sauce. Everything just worked together perfectly. The chicken was tender, the slaw added the right crunch, and the bun tied it all together. It was one of those sandwiches where after the first bite you just look at each other and know you made the right choice. We also ordered the Saucy Rossy wings and they were the perfect heat level for both of us. Not so mild that they're boring and not so hot that you're suffering. Pro tip: get them fried and grilled. The extra texture and flavor are absolutely worth it. My wife is a total Brussels sprouts snob and she was absolutely in love with theirs. The funny part is that I'm usually not much of a Brussels sprouts person, but I kept asking for more off her plate. That alone should tell you how good they were. The fries were okay. Nothing that stole the show, but nothing to complain about either. The service wasn't the best during our visit, but they also had a 30-person table they were dealing with, so it was completely understandable. Even with that, the food was so good that it's already a top 3 meal for my wife. We'll definitely be thinking about those sandwiches, wings, and Brussels sprouts until we're back, and I don't think that'll take very long.

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    Crispy Burger

    4.3
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    4.2 mi

    My husband and I visited Crispy Burger when we were in Aksarben for the Omaha Film Festival. It was…read morea pleasant surprise! I noticed a lot of newer eateries and businesses in Aksarben since the last time I was there, so hopefully some of them stick around a while. Anyhoo, on to Crispy Burger! First off, the interior is bright and colorful, with a lot of orange, red, and then an accent wall of black and white geometric shapes. It's a super welcoming vibe! One thing that's kind of weird is that the building (and Yelp and Google) says Crispy Chicken, but all the wrappers and signs say "Crispy Burger" which was confusing. The smells inside when you walk in make your mouth water, so get ready to over order if it's your first time here (we definitely did!) They have a LOT of fried things, like fried chicken, mozzarella sticks, popcorn chicken, etc. So this definitely is not an every day place if you are looking for health food. We ordered the cheese sticks to start and they were enormous. Definitely shareable between a few people, as each cheese stick is like an appetizer in itself! I ordered the nuggets and fries, and they were really well breaded and pretty large. You can choose from about 1500 sauces for dipping (ok, maybe more like ten, but that's still a lot!) The fries were great too, that come as a side in your box. My husband had the bone in chicken wings combo, and he was very pleased with his choice. Gigantic wings, with fries, a biscuit, and mashed potatoes and gravy on the side. Now is Crispy Burger fine dining or somewhere you'd go on a date night? Definitely not. But it's nice, tasty food, for a pretty inexpensive price. So I would definitely recommend trying it out next time you're in the Aksarben area!

    My boyfriend and I were looking for something a little different but also a solid choice and this…read moreticked all the boxes we needed. We ordered a chicken nugget meal with teriyaki skewers and a biscuit with a side of fries. This meal had a ton of food and left us feeling as full as a tick. I'd have to say the fan favorite of the night was the skewers. The flavor was so tasty and light. I believe it was chicken thighs, there were some fatty pieces but I honestly didn't mind. The nuggets reminded me of a similar fast food location with the Golden Arches logo. I honestly didn't mind because these had more flavor and seasonings within; same consistency of chicken within though. I can see myself coming back here to try some of their boba and rolled ice cream!

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    Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews

    4.0
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    Just returned from Sickies. Completely satisfied with both the server (Grayson) and servcice. He…read morewas friendly, attentive, and conversant. Although we went for dinner, the noise level was not a problem and the restaurant was not overly cool. The "Fat Tony" burger is now my favorite. I've never been disappointed with any of the sandwiches (Hot Mama, Burnout, etc.) and the salads are always fresh and very tasty. If you're looking for a good burger place stop by either the Route 6 location or the Bellevue location. Both are fantastic. Sickies, keep up the good work!

    First time at Sickies and we had a decent experience overall. We went on Saturday at prime time,…read morethere was a 20-25 minute wait. It looked bleak at first but this was fairly accurate and we moved up pretty quickly (you are able to track how many tables are ahead of you online, which is nice). They had lots of empty tables so it appears maybe not full but rather short staffed, hostess was nice. Our server was very nice and quick to get us both our beverage orders out, as well as my child's kid meal prioritized before the rest of our meals. We did have a hiccup with her forgetting to put in one of the meals initially, she owned up to this and was apologetic, and pushed it out for us after the rest of us had our food. It did take a few more minutes but it seemed to come out with an extra slider. Food was overall good. Most of us ordered wings, and I will say they were very big and meaty, high quality wings. We got hot and spicy garlic for sauces. The hot was good, classic, with a nice kick. My issue with the spicy garlic is that it wasn't spicy at all, more or less salty, and pretty dry. I'm not sure if this was a mishap or if perhaps our server (who was also new) put in the wrong sauce for us, but spicy garlic is my go to sauce for wings and this wasn't it. The fries were shoestring and good, a side order was a lot to share. We did the boom boom sauce on the side with fries, it is a good dipper but I would not want that on my wings, so we made the right choice there. Kids burger was also pretty good sized and the burger was juicy. Ambiance is fun, garage themed. They also have several alcoholic dessert shakes if in the mood for that.

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    4.0
    (179 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    Best wings in Omaha imo! I've been here multiple times, the Charred and double dipped buffalo…read morealways hit! They're perfectly cooked, with the char giving a nice Smokey flavor with the spicy and flavorful buffalo works; they work in harmony. Their ranch is nothing special but good, although the wings carry the weight on their own. They have a nice patio area right off of 60th and can hold a larger group of 10 or so. The inside is a bit small, still being able to sit groups of 6-8. They have TVs both inside and out, so you can watch sports and eat some great wings. The servers are friendly and it may not be the fastest food service, but without a doubt they pump them drinks out, plus the wings are worth the wait!

    If you're looking for some of the best wings in Omaha, Tracks is a local staple for a reason…read more I'm usually a boneless wing person, but Tracks is one of the few places where bone-in wings are absolutely the way to go. And if you know, you know--you have to order them charred. The extra flavor and texture take them to another level. I usually stick with the classic medium buffalo sauce, which has just the right amount of heat without overpowering the wing itself. One thing that surprised me the first time I visited was how good the cocktails are. Most people come for the wings, but don't sleep on the bar program. It's a great spot to grab a drink, catch a game, and enjoy some seriously solid food. Tracks has been an Omaha favorite for years, and after countless wing cravings, I can see why.

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    Garlic parm and mild wings both char broiled
    Garlic parm and mild wings both char broiled
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    Block 16 - tradamerican - Updated August 2026

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