I've admired Boiler Room from afar. Collecting reviews from friends and telling others how much I wanted to try it, even living a couple blocks from it...with never the 'right' circumstance to go. That all changed last night and it was beyond my wildest dreams. You arrive to a beautiful, semi-rustic open kitchen/bar concept and warm people who sat us at the coveted kitchen-view table (note, it gets warm--I love this). We shared the Valentine's menu; two starters, two entrees, and two dessert options resulted in us trying one of everything. The starters: Crudo--our surprising favorite--contained buttery yet tart scallops we couldn't shut up about, and fresh made tortellini in a rich red pepper sauce we were spooning out at the end. The entrees: a perfectly cooked crusted, yet tender steak with alarmingly good seasoned hasselback fingerling potatoes, and tender swordfish on a bed of creamy cous cous. The dessert: tart lemon mousse cake was a refreshing end, and a dark chocolate, caramel dish with chantilly I was adding to everything. I had a glass of brut champagne with the dinner and it acted a good cleanser between the numerous tastes but my date had the wine pairing, and that too, complimented everything perfectly. Right mix of acid, salt and sweetness. read more

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I'm obsessed with this restaurant. I've only been here twice because it's a type of place to go for a special night in my opinion. The vibe in here is peaceful but moody which I love. The most recent time I came, I ordered chicken breast, and it was the best chicken I've ever tasted. It was cooked to perfection. Everything was so good. The service has always been prompt. The waitress gave us free macaroons for our anniversary which was sweet. Can't wait to come back here! read more

Boiler Room - New American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Omaha. I went to an event where I listened in on the chef getting interviews on a podcast. I asked him a question during Q&A and booked my anniversary dinner on the spot. He recognized my name on the reservations and came in on his day off to personally speak with my husband and I. They printed out special menus that say "Happy Anniversary" and gave us an extra cheese on our charcuterie board. We were so impressed with the service, the food, and the drinks! I was heavily pregnant at the time and their mocktails were to die for! Their food was immaculate. I wish I got a picture of the charcuterie board because it was stunning! I can't wait to go back and try their rotating menu! 11/10! read more

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I recently visited the Boiler Room with my family and had an excellent time. Being able to watch the open kitchen from the upper seating area while dining was a very cool experience. Our waiter was kind and attentive, despite us being sat in the back corner. Onto the food - it was all delicious. The emphasis on local raised meat elevates the house charcuterie board and the pork belly appetizer was fought over until the last bite. For a main, I had the venison, which was perfectly cooked and tender and the sides complimented it very well. I cannot wait to come back for another special occasion! read more

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Stopped by Boiler Room before dinner for a Butterbeer and it was so good. The staff was super nice and they were doing music bingo, which was so fun. I would love to come back and try more sometime read more

Boiler Room - New American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Wow, this restaurant is so unique and the food is amazing. It doesn't look like much on the outside. It's in a run-down industrial brick building. When you walk in, it's an amazing space with an open layout and you can see the kitchen right away. I got seated right above where the chef plates food. It was hot being above the stoves, but what an amazing experience! The food was amazing and I've never been to a restaurant where I can watch them cook and plate all the dishes. Highly recommend! read more

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This is by far my favorite restaurant in Omaha! The atmosphere, the service and specially the food are amazing! My wife and I went there for our anniversary and we were seated at a table surrounded by wine that made the experience very intimate and romantic. The waitress was funny and answered every questions we had. Overall it was an amazing by experience that I can't wait to do it again! read more

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We went here for the first time tonight to celebrate. We enjoyed it very much. The food was very interesting and tasty. We intentionally ordered different things so we could try each others dish. My suspicion is that they actually do find local in season ingredients based on the high quality of the food we received. Our waitress was attentive and personable. The staff here is clearly well skilled in fine dining. This is one of the top experiences I've had in regard to service. We were celebrating a milestone which they had printed on our menus in acknowledgement. The building is historic and interesting. The space was nice and warm which I appreciated in February. The bare brick with the wall art was eye pleasing. I would certainly return. Only thing to note is that the price point reflects the quality of food and service you receive. Completely worth it in my opinion. However, the price does create a barrier to this being a very frequent luxury for us and will require some budget planning to allow for the splurge. read more

Wow I was so impressed with the food here. Absolutely delicious! A great place to treat yourself to a nice fancy meal or a great date night spot. Great service and I loved how everything was fresh. They also have great drink options as well. Our waitress was friendly and also had great recommendations. She definitely knew what she was talking about and answered all of our questions. read more

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Very romantic place and matches its name BOILER ROOM!! and the seating is very cool, overlooks the chefs and kitchen area! Received complimentary champagne for our anniversary! The wagyu beef tartare was yum!! Tasted almost like pâté! The venison was paired so well with the sweet potatoes and everyone else on the plate. The pairings that came with the Wagyu sirloin steak was a bit salty, but steak was cooked to medium just perfectly. The dessert... not usually a big cherry person but the spiced cake was interesting and was so good with the ice cream and milk crumb! Service was nice and helpful when it came to helping with choosing wines to pair w our meals! Expensive, but so worth a try for a special date night!! read more

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A wonderful restaurant for all occasions. We have been here a number of times before and always enjoy a special meal. Tim Nicholson of The Boiler Room is a nominee for Best Chef: Midwest as part of the 2024 James Beard Awards and well deserved. After years of street construction parking access to the restaurant is much easier. You actually enter the restaurant at street level which is the upper level dining area. The restaurant includes a party room and a wonderful viewing of the bar and area from upstairs. Downstairs offers additional seating. Tastefully restored the restaurant has a modern vibe with preservation of the historic structure. Service is always premium at this restaurant and it did not fail today. The food selections were wonderful and all top quality. While a little pricier than some area restaurants, it's truly worth the treat. Nearly everything served is made in house from bread to charcuterie, sides and attention to detail is obvious. read more

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They do not offer military discount. Food was okay nothing to die for, but the service was very nice and welcoming. I did a split for the short rib with my friend so they charged us slightly higher for the more veggies but that is the size of the split. I also had the blackberry sage mocktail, it was also good. The charcuterie, the olives, the ceviche was ok but needed way more citrus. read more

Boiler Room - New American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Perfect service, perfect table where I could see chef doing all the plating including my own dishes! The dishes I ordered were all beautifully plated and tasted amazing. I loved the crispy seafood croquettes, the tomatoes with the burrata and basil pistou, and the chicken terrine with the cornbread and pickled okra were also fantastic! The chef kindly delivered my check with an ube macaron. It was such a nice experience! I love this restaurant because of the old brick and interesting art with the view down into the kitchen. I'll always be back here whenever possible. read more

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I was looking for a place to go celebrate with my fiancée and decided on the Boiler Room. From the moment we got there, it was such an intentional experience and beautiful space with thoughtful service. From the drinks, amazing pasta appetizer, fantastic main courses and decadent desserts -- it was a wonderful addition to a perfect night. We can't wait to go back. read more

Ambience- The place was very cozy and inviting and a nice set up for a date night or dinner with a small group. It was a mix of rustic with modern touches. Very elegant overall without being too stuffy. Food- the food was overall very good. The starters were unique both in texture, taste and presentation and we thoroughly enjoyed each item we tried. For the main courses, all of our meat was cooked to perfection and the dishes were all beautifully plated. All of the ingredients tasted fresh and of good quality and the dishes were overall very flavorful and well balanced both in taste and texture. I would happily order any of the items we tried again. The food came in a reasonable time. The cocktails were good but I wouldn't come here just for the drinks. Service - unfortunately this is the area that lost points from us. I feel as if I could not rate the restaurant higher than 3 stars solely due to the poor service we received. Our server was nice and pleasant however had absolutely no insight into virtually any item on the menu. We asked about taste and descriptions of a variety of cocktails, appetizers, and meal items and the common answers we received was "i'm not sure" or "i don't know I haven't tried that" or " I don't eat or drink xyz so I couldn't tell you". They were not even sure what was on the menu that evening and at one point we were reading the menu together. I understand the menu changes and i don't expect a server to know every detail or every item but I expect a restaurant of its caliber and price point to have servers who can provide at least a small amount of insight into the menu items and provide better answers than "i'm not sure". I have received better service at diners. This place was pricey but overall we did enjoy the food. I would return at least one more time and think it's worth trying at least once. read more

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I apparently failed to review this fine establishment before! This is something I now will remedy. The Boiler Room is a delicious fine dining establishment. The street level entry doesn't prepare you for the open-basement view of the kitchen and bar area. The bar is quite good, reason alone to visit them. The dining can occur there, but the good tables are up on the first floor. Service is excellent and prompt. Whether table side or at the bar, we found it suited us, then and now. The food is rich and delicious. Even the charcuterie plate for the nibbling is quite good. Well worth the visit. read more

I can't believe it took me this long to get here, but I finally did! I was lucky enough to be treated by a friend for a pre-birthday dinner. We were seated upstairs, which was just perfect so I could watch the kitchen and how it operates. We had an absolutely fantastic dinner and service was impeccable. We had the scallop Crudo as an appetizer . I had the halibut and my friend ordered the swordfish for entrées. After my experience, I can understand why chef is up for James Beard award! My only regret is waiting so long to get here. read more

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We came here for my birthday and it was excellent. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and attentive. She made the night special. The ambiance of the room was classy. It was great to have an elevated look into the kitchen. The food was top notch and we were all happy with our meals. It is a great place for a special occasion and I will return. read more

The space is cool and good wine selection. My dessert was the best part of the meal! It was like a huge macaroon stuffed with goodness. Husbands steak was amazing and cooked perfectly. Just not sure it's worth $300 for the 2 of us. Had a couple of beers, a glass of wine, one appetizer, two entrées and two desserts. read more

Boiler Room - Macaroon dessert - New American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

If I could give 10 stars I would. This was our first time coming here and won't be our last! We came for our anniversary and they had specially printed menus that said happy anniversary, it's small but it felt really special! They also gave us two glasses of champagne to celebrate. Started off with the honey nut squash soup and scallops. The soup will be something I dream of for the remainder of my life and did we try and recreate it? Yes. The scallops were also very delish! For dinner we split the wagyu ribeye steak and when I say it's the best steak I've ever had I mean it. It cut like butter and was amazing! We rounded out the night with mignardise and a chocolate cake. I very much recommend the mignardise because it has a few small bites of different desserts and they were all delicious. The experience was great and the service was excellent! Don't come here thinking you will be walking out with a small bill, but it's all worth it! read more

This was our first time and we were blown away. We were sat right above the kitchen. It was so impressive to see how clean it was and to watch the art of putting the plates together. We did the tasting/wine paring menu and loved everything on it!! We kept seeing them bring out the amazing lamb chop so we asked if we could possibly sample it. The Chef was so awesome that he substituted it out with the steak option. We were so excited and it was so tender and delicious. We will be back for sure. read more

Boiler Room - Lamb chop split with two plates of the sides - New American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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This is such a great spot right in Old Market, perfect for special occasions or just a nice dinner. The outside isn't super obvious, though behind the wooden door the restaurant opens into a beautiful, industrial two-story space. I made reservations for an anniversary dinner, which the Boiler Room made sure to make special for us. I loved our seat overlooking the open kitchen - definitely the best seat in the house! Our menus were personalized with a happy anniversary message at the top. We loved the sourdough to start. I love the small, often changing menu. The cocktail list is fun and creative, and they have a great wine list as well. I really enjoyed the riesling. I ordered the grilled Morgan Ranch wagyu flank steak for dinner, which was absolutely delicious. The tomatoes and radishes surrounding the steak were also perfect, and I couldn't get enough! I really enjoyed the steak and would definitely order it again. We didn't have space for dessert even though it all looked amazing, but they gave us macaroons as a special anniversary surprise, and they were some of the best I've ever had. Our waitress was amazing and so attentive. She was very friendly and had great recommendations. I am so happy to have celebrated our anniversary at the Boiler Room, and can't wait to return. They made our special occasion even more special, and I definitely don't want to wait for another special occasion just to return. If you're looking for an amazing fine dining experience in Omaha, the Boiler Room is a must! read more

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We chose the Boiler Room for dinner on the recommendation of a friend whose boyfriend is from Omaha. This is his favorite spot when they come to visit. It's located on a quieter street just adjacent to the main Old Market area. There were cute Christmas lights displayed outside, which some people were taking photos in front of. We walked in and were captivated by the design of the converted industrial space and the aroma of cooked Brussels sprouts. Guests were dressed for nice date nights, which felt appropriate for the atmosphere. The hostess took our coats and showed us to our table in the lofted area. We had a great view of the lower level bar and open kitchen as well as the art and architecture. Our waitress came to discuss the small menu and take our drink orders. When we were mulling aloud about different wines, she offered us generous sample pours of the Gruner Vetliner. We opted for a glass of the Chablis. With the wine came a board with two beautiful slices of bread with a salty heap of room temperature butter smeared on the side. We noticed our neighbors had the same bread board with their butter served in a tiny bowl. We liked our plating better, even if it was because they ran out of bowls. For our first course we selected the Potato Soup, which was just what the doctor ordered on such a cold day. It was a rich, creamy soup with tasty bacon cubes and a nice Grana Padana crisp. I could have eaten six more servings, but that would have been a lot of salt. For the main course, they were serving the swordfish dish with branzino instead (they had just run out of swordfish). The waitress recommended this and she was right to. The branzino was cooked perfectly - flaky with a crisp skin. The sauce americaine was rich, tangy, and wonderful. The rice pilaf was good and the Brussels sprouts tasted as good as we expected when we first walked in. For our other entree, we ordered the pheasant breast, which was also cooked perfectly. The risotto, sweet potato, and broccolini were all good but not quite as good as the branzino accompaniments. One of us was interested in dessert but the other was tired, so we got the check. Overall it was an excellent choice for our one night in Omaha. read more

Boiler Room - Dinner menu - New American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

I'm not bias, i'm NEVER slightly influenced, but my waiter aka best friend, gave my friends and I the experience of a lifetime as she kindly invited us into the getaway of the boiler room. The atmosphere is one i've never experienced as you feel taken care of in this rustic yet comfortable hideaway. Everything was of the utmost quality; the food, the drinks, the service. Everything was a treat as you're pampered and privileged to experience the boiler room and all they have to offer. Highly recommend as an unforgettable night! read more

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Came here for Valentine's Day! Very romantic & cool interior design. Pricey but expected for the high quality cuisine. The staff was very friendly - A+! We said we'd definitely come back and even make it a Valentine's Day tradition because we enjoyed ourselves so much read more

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The ambiance and the inside of this place is great! It's very downtown Omaha with a lot of brick and old style interior with the grill in the open space right in the middle. After a couple cocktails and wine we started with the salmon croquette as an appetizer and I'll say it was ok. Nothing I'd write home about. For the main course I ordered the pan roasted faroe island salmon and it was really good! The veggies were a great addition, the sauce was excellent, and it was cooked perfectly. My girlfriend ordered the Morgan ranch wagyu sirloin steak and I have to say this was the highlight of the meal. It came with great portions, was cooked perfectly and so tender, the potatoes were fantastic, and it was just an overall great dish. I enjoyed our meal here, but for the price I expected something a bit more upscale. Not Michelin upscale, but this didn't quite meet expeditions. I still recommend it for a good dinner out! read more

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We went for our one year anniversary and they made it so special! Service was amazing on top of the excellent food. They have a Somalia who helped us find a great wine that paired nicely with our steaks. We were worried at first that the Somalia would try to get us to buy the most expensive bottle, but we gave her a price range and told her what we were ordering and she hit the mark with the wine. Would definitely recommend for a special celebration dinner. read more

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I came here with a group on a work related trip. Never having been to Omaha I didn't realize why people referred to "omaha steaks" as it's own category and got the chance to figure that out. The area where the restaurant is located is mostly industrial buildings revitalized for modern businesses. The boiler room was no different and had both an upstairs and downstairs dining. For my meal the waitress recommended the steak medium rare and it was absolutely delicious, seasoned perfectly, and cooked to perfection. I'm not a fan of anything rare because it gets chewy and detracts from the experience. This was just a very wonderful meal and would highly recommended coming here for a nice steak. read more

Boiler Room - Delicious steak - New American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

This was one of our bucket list restaurants and it didn't disappoint. You know how sometimes restaurants can be hyped up and don't live up to expectations? Not this place! The Boiler Room was amazing in every sense of the word. From the amazing staff to the melt in your mouth food. The boiler room is a must for omaha eats. We started of with drinks and a charcuterie platter. Who knew charcuterie could be that unique and pack so much flavor?! From the house made lavosh crackers, to the jam, to the spreadable pulled pork, we were in heaven! We had the perfect seats viewing the kitchen. We got to see as Chef Tim plated up our meal. His station was super clean and he worked with a lot of precision. We both ordered the steak entree and the plate literally looked like art and we didn't know which end to start with. Steak over a bed of wild rice, with carrot purée, asparagus, and a potato au gratin in the shape of a square. It was absolutely devine and we couldn't stop eating. Our last dish was their pana cotta with meringue. The balance between the crunchy meringue and smooth pana cotta. It was the perfect bite to end our night there. It was great! We'll be back! read more

Elegant restaurant with excellent service. I had the the grilled Florida swordfish and was very happy with my choice. The garlic chili fregola (which is like couscous) made the dish. A bit pricey but worth it. My cocktail, the Space Bandito, was a disappointment as it tasted more like Pine-sol than Mezcal. Despite this minor setback, I would highly recommend this restaurant for its exceptional service and outstanding cuisine. read more

Boiler Room - Interior. - New American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

I was a 4 star, hubby a five, so I rounded up. Went here for Valentine's Day but couple days later. Wasn't busy and wait staff was really laid back, not a bad thing for me. The appetizer was my favorite and flavorful. It had these spicy blobs of wasabi that could eat spread on anything. Hubby had the quail and devoured it. Perfectly cooked. I had the tenderloin and potato and it was incredible. Seasoned perfectly. And that layered crispy, creamy potato stack...carb yeah! Had drinks, they were good. And dessert. Mine was a lime cheesecake mousse dish...it was not good. Texture was gooey and fluffy all at once. And wow, lime-heavy. Too much so. Hence my .5 stars off. It was a pricey meal. Over $300 with tip, but once a year it's a splurge worth fitting into the budget. read more

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I came here for my husband's birthday. I like that they did not show any intent of rushing us out of the restaurant, especially since we were the last customers. Even though it was past closing hours, they still offered us dessert. read more

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Fantastic food, excellent, knowledgeable staff. Best of all was the restaurant itself. I will be going back again.

Incredible place to go for a special occasion - birthday, anniversary, etc.! The atmosphere is nice - very upscale and intimate feeling with the rustic details of this historic building. Service was awesome, our waitress was super friendly and knowledgeable and food was out of this world delicious! Certainly don't have to think twice about wanting to go back! read more

Boiler Room - Yuzo panna cotta with black sesame seeds - New American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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In a group of four, one of us declared it the "best steak of my life." I didn't have the steak, but my venison was really nice. So many of the entrees on the menu looked so enticing that I had a really hard time deciding what to order! What I really want to focus on here is the CHARCUTERIE. Holy cow. This place ruined me for all other charcuterie boards for life. They cure all their own meats, so you're not getting just another standard piece of salami. The flavors were amazing, and the range (including some sort of liver pate) was awesome. We got the cheese board to go with it and asked them to just pair recommended cheeses. Although in retrospect I might have specified some preferences (since I'd been hoping for a blue cheese and didn't get any), there were some really interesting cheeses as well. More crackers (also house-made) would have been appreciated, since we had four people and four crackers for a huge amount of meat and cheese. That's my only quibble. We also had a ragu bolognese pasta as an appetizer that was phenomenal. I wasn't really interested in it since the description sounds pretty standard, but this bolognese was seriously elevated. The wine list definitely is a bit unbalanced in terms of the varietals offered, but we still found a really nice one with a little guidance from the waitress. Don't pass up dessert -- we ordered a seasonal poached pear tart with a gingerbread crust, and it was absolutely divine. The pastry chef brought it to the table herself, which I thought was really neat. read more

A true culinary experience! We got seated directly above the kitchen and had the joy of watching the chef work his magic while waiting for our food. This is an intimate restaurant, unique atmosphere, and spectacular food. We told the restaurant it was our anniversary when making the reservation, and our menu said "Happy Anniversary" on top of it! read more

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Love the character and vibe. Very nice relaxed service and beautiful dishes. A special occasion spot!

Environment fantastic. Thoughtful courses. The sourdough to start out was great (glad they only give a slice!). We ordered a cheese trio & the honey & jam paired were delicious. The swordfish & porchetta were both great. For dessert we ordered the chocolate torte & loved it. I forget the drinks but both were great. If you're looking for a treat & enjoyable eating experience in Omaha, be sure to stop by!! read more

Boiler Room - Cheese - New American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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We had a wonderful anniversary dinner at The Boiler Room. Our waitress, Homa, was the best & very accommodating. We had the olives as an appetizer and they were very balanced. The bread and butter was superb. Our table was overlooking the kitchen, which added so much to the experience as we could watch the chef make our food. I had the ricotta agnolotti & the jalapeño pork sausage for my main course. The ricotta agnolotti was truly the best thing I'll ever eat. I hope they keep that on the menu for a long time. It is a must have. It was a sweet corn sauce with chili oil, and it was out of this world good. The sausage was juicy, and the jalapeño was a good touch, but wasn't the main flavor of the dish. We had the chocolate for dessert & it was mouth watering. Truly one of the best meals I'll ever eat. read more

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Very good steaks, but we did not care for the starters at all. The tagliatelle and charcuterie board were not for us, and we usually love both dishes. Service also felt rush and rude as our waitress kept trying to get us to order our entrees when we were trying to dine and take our time. read more