Buck's Bar and Grill is our favorite local Midwest restaurant. A classic spot for delicious bar food and Midwest comfort classics. Everything here is hearty and satisfying, and the strong margaritas are the perfect pairing with a great meal. The atmosphere is laid-back and welcoming, and the service is always friendly and attentive. Whether you're stopping in for a meal, drinks, or a fun night out, Buck's consistently delivers great food, drinks, and hospitality. Highly recommend it if you're craving classic bar fare done right! read more

Buck's Bar & Grill - Burger and tots - Bars Near Me - Waterloo, Nebraska

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Called in an order to go for 6 different people. All the orders were exactly correct, good quality food and very fresh. I have heard about their tenderloins for a long time and now I know why so many people recommend them. I'm really looking forward to going back and trying their chicken fried steak dinner next time. read more

Best experience in the area!! Food, beverage, entertainment and the best staff to match!

Stopped at Buck's on the way home from a Husker game for an early dinner, and honestly, it was the perfect post-game vibe. We hit that magical window around 4 PM, too late for lunch, too early for the dinner crowd, and definitely before the live music rush. Translation: no waiting, plenty of neon, and a whole lot of quirky dive bar charm. The place is exactly what you want in a dive bar: neon lights, old band memorabilia, and that fun, laid-back vibe. We grabbed a table, got our drinks fast, and put in our order. I went with the chicken fried chicken (because why not go full comfort mode?), and my husband ordered the patty melt with tots. He wanted prime rib, but it was not quite ready yet. Heartbreaking, but he rebounded by adding a side of chicken gizzards. He swears they are good here, and I took his word for it because that is as far as I was going with those. My chicken-fried chicken came with a side salad. Was it underwhelming? Yes. Was it fresh? Also yes. But let's be honest, nobody comes to Buck's for the lettuce. The mains arrived hot, in hearty portions that made me instantly resign myself to leftovers, which is not a bad problem to have. The staff was awesome. They all worked together, kept our drinks full, and just seemed like they were having a good time themselves. With big portions, tasty food, and a friendly vibe all around, Buck's was the perfect spot to celebrate a Husker win. We will definitely swing back through when we are in that neck of the woods again. read more

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Dive bar, small town feel. Feel good food menu. Good summer shandy beers and chicken fried chicken! Live music started as we were leaving and looked like some good country music! Love it here for a fun chill dinner read more

Buck's Bar & Grill - Chicken fried chicken - Bars Near Me - Waterloo, Nebraska

I wish more places offered live AFTERNOON music! We went on a Sunday afternoon for free live music and lunch! The place was really crowded but looked like all found a table as they have quite a few. I split a pork tenderloin with another. It was okay...a bit dry and tasteless but I am not a huge fan of them. Really wanted the fried chicken but they were out of dark pieces. Another in our group had the fried chicken sandwich and said they enjoyed it! Service was spot on and I was even given my own can of grapefruit juice to add to my drinks I ordered! The band was fun...just fun to have a live band to watch while eating lunch! Saw what looked like a bridal shower mini bus stop in with several coming in for a quick drink. They also have a decent patio area partially covered. Fun afternoon we will be back! read more

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Great place with great service. Fun restaurant/bar. Would highly recommend for a laid back night out.

Each meal, each visit is its own sweet little pop of yippee ki yay in your day! The staff is just as amazing as the food. And if you're already there, stay for the music! read more

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We came back on a live music Saturday (which sounds like it going to be more sparse per their Facebook) and it was fun. A full house. I do think it's pricey for the cover at $25 a person for a no name band, but I support the idea of locals heading out for music and dance. We just got a few rounds of beers, and really enjoyed the atmosphere. Not much as changed since my last visit, it was just a busy and bustling as it was in 2021. read more

We absolutely Love to go to Buck's! We go there for the great, affordable dinners many weekends. The help that they have are consistently nice with their prompt service. But we mostly go more often for the entertainment. They have AMAZING AND SUPER FUN bands that travel here every weekend from many places including Nashville and Texas so the entertainment is not only affordable but is definitely AWESOME & Enjoyable! read more

This is the place for good food and music. Car or motorcycle, it is a must stop. Very loud and friendly. Don't worry about being disturbed. No wifi or cell service inside. read more

If I could give Buck's 10 stars I would. You'll never find a better place to STFU and listen to watch kickass live music while having good strong drinks and absolutely amazing food. The staff is second to none. They've got a system down that works like a charm even when it's packed to the gills. No matter how busy they are, they all have a smile on their face, are so attentive and they have fun doing it. Much love and respect to them all!!! read more

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My buddy and I are on the tenderloin trail. I was super excited to come to Bucks as I have heard many great things. Which made me even more disappointed for our meals. The service was solid it was a busy Tuesday night when we came in. Food took a very long time to come out which was fine it was busy and we were in no rush. Now to get to the food. The tenderloin was thoroughly disappointing. Was pretty dry and just didn't have flavor really. Like they forgot to season it. Also they tried to toast the buns but both ended up very charred and burnt on the edges. We both were disappointed. My side order of onion rings were fine but as you can see in the picture there was only 5 of them and not huge. Don't expect a huge portion or anything but felt like that was pretty light. My buddy said his tots were very good. Overall very disappointed in the tenderloin but have heard so many good things I'll come back and order something else. Hopefully just an off night or a kitchen mistake in seasoning. read more

Well, this place kicks ass. My bff Bob took me to this amazing place for chicken fried chicken, mashed tatoes, and corn. So good, I recommend the brown gravy. The staff is so fun and friendly. The place has a super great feel and look. I loved this place GO TO THERE? read more

One star for ambience and one star for prompt and pleasant service. The food, however, is mediocre pub grub. Don't be adventurous - stick to the burger and fried chicken. read more

I heard from a food group on Facebook that this place has a wonderful chicken fried steak. And they were correct. It was really good. One thing I liked about it was it was actually a 1 inch thick sirloin steak. It wasn't a minute steak that you see in most places. I like my chicken fried steak crust to be golden brown and there's was cooked a little longer and was darker brown, but it wasn't bad. From my pictures, you could see that I'm not a cream, gravy guy and most thankful that they had brown gravy. The potatoes and gravy along with the massive amount of green beans were awesome. As for the chicken fry steak, The crust needed to be thicker and since it was overcooked, I'd give it a B+. read more

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Went back to Buck's to try the fried chicken. Took a while to cook because it was made to order. Came out of the kitchen piping hot. Excellent. read more

Another try; another fail. Marginal. The Cokes were watered down. The chips were only partially cooked, half crisp and half playable and tough almost leather-like. The big enchilada was several notches below Taco Bell. Overall lousy food. The wait staff was excellent. read more

Overall great place and good food, but if going to a show there get there early or have patiences. Buck does get everything figured out and tries to make all his patrons happy. read more

Fun atmosphere and decent food. I see why they have such a loyal following, and I'll bet the experiences get better as you spend more time in the restaurant. Bar is appropriately stocked for beer and Jack Daniel's. Servers are friendly and communicative. Food will take as long as it does to get a place to sit, and that is a while during peak times. Burger was fine, pickle chip appetizer was good, and the prime rib was ok but overdone. The "loaded potato" was wrapped in foil with no toppings. Giving this 4 stars because of the staff's effort. Will adjust next time I'm out that way. read more

Fantastic small town bar. Great wings and atmosphere. Don't forget to sign and put up your dollar bill. read more

Buck's Bar & Grill - Bars Near Me - Waterloo, Nebraska

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Great service and the prime rib is delicious! Love the Sunday afternoon music. So nice to get out of the city and relax in comfortable surroundings. read more

The very best service with amazing comfort food. What else could you ask for? How about award winning live music. That would be silly to expect in most places but Bucks has it all. read more

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I've been to Bucks more times than I can count. The food and service have never been anything less than awesome. Bucks has music every Friday/Saturday/Sunday and the ambiance ranges from full and exciting to intimate and emotional. Highly recommend giving this venue a try whether it's for the food, music, or both! read more

Great food, great music, cold beer and owner is a solid guy who promotes other businesses as much as he promotes his own.

The floor and table was a little sticky. But the food was good and we were lucky to get a table before the rush that followed. I hope to head back their for another meal. It is nothing dance but you will leave full and have experienced some good people watching. read more

This hidden gem is just outside of Venice near two rivers state park. Looks a bit rough from the outside and the inside has the vibes of a small town bar and grill where you go to meet up with all your friends and family. Food was fantastic and the service was literally the best we ever experienced. The wait staff work together like a well oiled machine and we never had to wait for refills and they always checked to make sure our food was good and we had everything we needed. read more

Friendly staff. Good food for great prices. And lively environment. Recommend this place.

4* food - 6* service. Love this place, I'll be back! I had the chicken fried steak and it was really good and tender and seasoned nicely read more

Highly recommend. That was a good steak and perfectly seasoned. Will be eating here again. It stayed pretty busy. They have live music sometimes. All staff come around and check on you often. Fast service. read more

Buck's Bar & Grill - Ribeye, fries, green beans - Bars Near Me - Waterloo, Nebraska

We have enjoyed Bucks for over five years. A great place for drinks, excellent home made cooked to order comfort food, and live music. Never had a bad meal and always experienced friendly, fast, and attentive service. Highly recommend the fried chicken, steaks, and prime rib (when available). Large portions normally provide leftovers for a couple of extra meals One of my favorite places with extra cold beer and great ambiance (I would call it a fun neighborhood dive bar in a most positive and affectionate way)! read more

Great "roadhouse" bar and grill! Had an excellent lunch with cold beers today. We had a party of 7 and all were pleased with their meals. The patty melt and the ribeye French dip were the stars. Service was outstanding as well. We will return. read more

Nice little off the wall bar/restaurant. Waitress was friendly and very accommodating. I had the fried chicken and my wife had the fish & chips. Definitely will be back. read more

This place was amazing-we traveled from Kansas for the Band-Kenny and the scene. It lived up to all our expectations and then some. The food was outstanding, service and entertainment was top notch-and I even got to dance with Carl! read more

Buck's Bar & Grill - Sweet Whiskey Marinated Steak - Bars Near Me - Waterloo, Nebraska

Just can't beat the food here. Very good and very reasonable! Strongly suggest going here

We haven't gotten to Buck's for quite awhile so this was a treat. The place was hopping at 6:00 on a Saturday. We sat the bar and the bartenders were busy, friendly and fast. Our meals came out quickly and were delicious! Prime rib was seasoned perfectly and the chicken salad croissant was perfect for a hot day. Everything was on par with every experience we've ever had at Buck's....excellent!! read more

Good bar food. Relaxed atmosphere. Appropriate prices. Great daily specials. Heard they make a great steak so I thought it'd be safe, but ordered medium and got well done. As well as two others at the table. I know this isn't a "steak place" and probably not made by an experienced chef, but if you're going to sell them and promote them on steak night then you should be able to at least get somewhat close to a medium. Tried the chicken fried steak and burger and both were awesome. I'd stick closer to just bar food next time. read more

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Great food, cold beer, fast and friendly service. Fantastic live music acts like Sunny Sweeny on 11/7. Owner Buck and Tara could not be nicer. As an added bonus, if you are a drunk obnoxious person interupting the live show even after the artist very politely asks you to hold it down, the other patrons might just chant STFU until you finally leave. This is quite possibly my new favorite bar! read more

Buck's Bar & Grill - Buck, Tara and Sunny Sweeny - Bars Near Me - Waterloo, Nebraska

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Always great food at a very fair price. The staff is excellent. If you easily get offended by a restaurant that is busy due to the excellent staff and the excellent food then maybe go somewhere that isn't busy and does not have good food and good people. Whenever I stop at a restaurant that is not busy I assume there is a reason it is not busy. Bucks is always busy read more

I first played at this bar in 2015 or 2016. This venue taught me to never judge a book by it's cover. It is one of the best listening rooms in the area. The fans that frequent Buck's will also travel to see you in surrounding towns. They actually "support live music" in here. Quiet and respectful crowds who listen to the show. I always love eating their cheeseburgers and their fried pickles are badass. Highly recommend this roadhouse-esque, family-run business. If you've been thinking of making that short drive out 92, do it. Tell them I sent you. read more

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