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Charleston's

4.0 (326 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Moderate noise
Classy
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Flat iron steak
Angeline R.

Finally checked out Charleston's with the husband. Our kids were with their grandparents so we decided to enjoy a happy hour dinner at the bar. We didnt know what to expect as we have never been to a Charleston's. It was nice, clean, and fancier than I thought it would be. The bartender was friendly and attentive and we were served right away. They have really good happy hour drink deals. 8 diff cocktails all $8 each. I got the crisp martini and my husband got the old fashioned. Both were good but the old fashioned was a little too sweet. For our appetizer we got the shrimp carrot which was super buttery and cheesy. We also split the flat iron steak special. We ordered it medium rare and it was more of a medium well. It was on the salty side and the steak had the same texture as ham or like a school lunch meat....something about it reminded me of a jerky too. It was interesting and didnt taste bad but unlike any steak texture I've ever had. It cost $29 so wasn't expensive for a steak but I guess we should've gone next door to Mahogany Prime if we wanted good steak or even Texas Roadhouse up the way. Even though we were disappointed with the steak we still had a great time. Will def come back and try a salad or the chicken piccata. Based on the steak, I would give the review a 3 but bc everything else was great, leaving it at a 4 bc I think we just ordered the wrong thing.

Greyhound and screwdriver (fresh squeezed juice circa 2022)
Berit M.

My family used to come eat here in person (at the original location at boys town exit) for years when I was in high school so I have fond memories for deeper reasons than most. But the food continues to evolve - yet stay the same - when it should. Today I tried the Dynamite Shrimp Salad (normally I get the Caesar or Cobb -- both equally delish) and I was blown away. Seriously new fave salad. You can test the waters by ordering the shrimp app first. If you like that and greens - get this salad!! You will not be disappointed. ALWAYS get an extra side of the croissants or you WILL be mad at yourself. They are continually soft, sweet and worth the extra money. Other family faves are kale salad, Walt's salad, ribs (!!), baked potato soup and their glazed carrot side. I haven't eaten in house for years so can't comment on service, but remember it being awesome when we would dine in.

HAND CUT FILET*
Emma W.

Charlestons has been my go-to steak spot for over 20 years Through the years management has changed, locations have changed but the food has always remained the same high quality. I always get the filet with a baked potato and house salad with their home-made blue cheese dressing. I promise you'll never have blue cheese dressing better than theirs. You won't find a better made baked potato with perfect crispy, salty skin. You won't find a better prepared steak. And lastly you won't find a nice big flakey, buttery croissant with honey drizzled on top like charlestons The only negative I will give is I miss the ambiance of the older location. It was dimly lit and had a cozier family vibe compared to the new brightly lit more open, modern design Other than that all of their food is top notch. I know other family really enjoy their shrimp scampi and noodle dishes. They also make killer bread pudding when it's on the menu!

QUESO
Marissa S.

What a fantastic place to eat dinner! I went with a group of friends before a fancy event and it was such a great experience. The place was clean, fancy enough for dresses but also not too fancy where you can't wear jeans and a t shirt. The waiter was so friendly. The food was great but the queso was exquisite!! The croissants were so soft and buttery. All the meats were good as well. We will certainly be back!

Kids hamburger
Brett G.

Had a nice meal to help celebrate our wedding anniversary. Would appreciate the staff doing a little more to make it more memorable, but the food was great. Kids had the burger and ribs. Both were cooked perfectly. Had the 1/2 chicken, which had so much flavor and the salad was really good. It came with a croissant, which was delicious. Kind of wish they gave enough for the table. Hard to split 5 ways. I liked that they had Coke products. It was pretty quiet at 5 pm, but got busier towards the end.

Legacy fried chicken
Bryan J.

I've been going to Charleston's as long as they've been in business, always had great food, always had great service. I'm not sure how long it's been on the menu, but they now have fried chicken and they knocked it out of the park. I've had a two weeks in a row now. Once inside and wants to go. Both times incredible.

Grilled Chicken and Avocado Club
Katie N.

Charleston's has been my family's go-to "what should we eat for dinner" restaurant since I've been a kid. I was sad to see it leave the old location, but I was happy to hear they were keeping the same menu. My husband and I visited the new location last week and had a really good meal. We started with the chips and queso, which I had never had, but it was great - a little spicy! I had a chicken and avocado club. This was a nice, large portion and tasted light and fresh. My husband had the enchilada plate, and he was also impressed by his meal. The only note I have is the ambiance - it is LOUD. I feel like the dark, moody feel of the old building inherently lent itself to using quieter voices, but the bright, new location does not. I hope the invest in some kind of noise-reducing infrastructure, because I know I'm not the only person to notice the voice level.

Kids chicken strips
Malika C.

First time trying charlestons and everything was delicious. Enchiladas were super tasty, and the croissants were some of the best I have ever had. I will definitely be back to try more things.

Chicken Walts Champagne Chicken Salad
Jana J.

I've been in a lot but first time at the new location! Atmosphere and service are both great and fast--just as they were in the old spot. The salad (I subbed shrimp) is amazing--one of my favorites in town! This time it didn't come with as much dressing as usual which was disappointing, but all in all they are a very consistent spot and have a great variety, paired with excellent service!

Dynamite Shrimp Salad
Kiera J.

Always have to get their shrimp dynamite salad!! So beyond good and they're croissants!! Their martinis are always hitting the spot as well!

Sonia M.

My hubby works right across the street and I have never been to Charleston's. Well, what can I say? It's beautiful in the restaurant our waiter was friendly, outgoing and pretty cool. Lunch was delicious. Lots of options to choose from and they sometimes have promotions. I had gotten a sandwich and it was pretty big so I was only able to eat one half, but I had something for later. I got home, my son saw the box and I got suckered out of the other half. He loved it too. This review has been a long time coming, so I think I will be planning our next date night.

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Reviews are generally positive. Many highlight the consistent food quality, attentive service, and pleasant atmosphere. Cocktails and drinks are also well-liked.

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The Rusty Nail - Char buffed

The Rusty Nail

3.7(70 reviews)
0.8 mi•West Omaha
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The Rusty Nail is a nice little hometown bar that feels like it's great for the "regulars" who…read morefrequent there, and also for everyone else for an odd game or two that you want to catch in a nice sports bar style setting. It's a little old fashioned in the ambiance and layout, with a split level design that has the bar and a few booths in the lower section and a large open area with free standing tables/chairs in the upper area. It has a lot of wood features, a concrete style floor, and LOTS of TVs (even some that are in the booth with you), which makes it a great place for watching a big game. It can get pretty crowded in there on a weekend or big game day, so definitely plan for that/get there early. They also do karaoke and music bingo on certain nights of the week too, so if you like those types of activities, check out their calendar for upcoming events. The service and food are excellent from what we've experienced. They are always checking on if you need another drink/refill or any of your plates cleared away. The beer and drinks are served extra cold and crisp, so they're definitely doing something right behind the bar. In terms of food, it's definitely bar fare, but it hits the spot if you've been there for a while watching a game or out with friends drinking. We've had a lot of different things: -Spicy Fried Cheese Bites: I am a cheese lover and these were great, but they were a little TOO spicy for this wimpy girl. I still liked them, especially with the marinara sauce provided, but just be aware and believe them when they say "spicy" fried cheese. -Fried Green Beans: I LOVE fried green beans, and if you do too you know that they're not a super easy thing to find at Omaha restaurants anymore. So if you are a fan, definitely get these. They are the standard fried green beans, served with ranch, but they hit the spot for this fried green bean lover. -Garlic Cheese Bread: This is basically a smaller version of the cheese pizza that you can order, but with a little side of marinara sauce and cut into strips for you to share. Classic item that you will know if you like or not, based on your preferences. -Boneless Wings: I am an adult toddler who prefers boneless wings over bone in wings, and they have a teriyaki sauce option (which is my favorite and not too many places have it on their main menu). They never come super incredibly well dressed in the sauce, but I appreciate that they offer both boneless wings and teriyaki sauce. -Rusty Mac and Cheese: This is a pretty big bowl of Mac and Cheese so it can be an entire meal if you're not too hungry for protein. The cheese sauce is white cheddar and gouda, which work well together, and it comes with diced bacon on top. You can add a sauce as a topper for free, but any additional protein, like chicken, pulled pork, etc - will run you $2-$3. So it's a nice big bowl of Mac and Cheese with another sauce if you want to add it and it can be a little more hearty if you add another protein. -Pizza: They have pretty good pizzas in a lot of the standard flavors - supreme, pepperoni, beef. A good option if you're a pizza lover and want a good bar pizza. -Reuben: Reubens are a big thing here in Omaha and there are some that people love and others hate. This one was pretty in between, with a not too offensive sauerkraut flavor, well cooked corned beef, and a melty topping of 1000 Island and Swiss Cheese all on rye toast slices. You can get Reubens a lot of places in Omaha, but this one is most similar to an age old classic style Reuben. For Desserts, we've tried their dessert pizzas, or Dessert-Zas. They are similar to a streusel dessert in a pizza shape, and come in either a cherry topping or apple topping. We've tried both toppings actually and both are pretty good. You definitely have to be a cinnamon and streusel fan, and I definitely recommend adding one of the fruit toppings! Next time you're thinking about going out to catch the big game or just for a fun night of drinking/karaoke, I think you should give Rusty Nail a try and see if you enjoy the ambiance and food - it may become a new option for you the next-next time you're looking for a fun bar.

They let people scream slurs and don't say anything. Found it to very disrespectful for people.read more

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Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Chicken Tender Platter: Our hand-breaded chicken tenders are made to order. Choose from classic, Buffalo or honey hot. Served with two sides

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3.5(24 reviews)
2.4 mi•West Omaha
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Awesome Grilled Shrimp Alfredo and service First time…read morevisitors and we will return. Carrot cake was awesome as well! Gotta have the carrot cake!!

We visited this new location of Cheddar's recently while out in the area and wanting to check the…read morenew place out. Suffice to say (before reading my long review) it was not on par with the L street location! The staff were definitely new and learning the menu, but that is to be expected any time a new place is freshly opened. Our server, Blake, was nice though and was learning fast. But with a few other servers, there was one thing that did not come about from being a server in a new restaurant. We were eating and could CLEARLY hear the staff around the corner talking loudly and cursing left and right. I am not a prude about language but it's just not something you see every day at a restaurant with families/kids dining. The size of the restaurant seems a little smaller than the L street location, too. That may be a psychosomatic thing when trying a different location of a place you know, but I definitely felt more cramped. The food is on par with the OG spot, so no complaints there. My usual is the bourbon glazed salmon with the cheesy broccoli on the side. So it was just as tasty as the other location, but I think I'll stick to the L street one mostly going forward.

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Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Our Honey Butter Croissants are baked to a golden brown and drizzled with house-made honey butter.

Our Honey Butter Croissants are baked to a golden brown and drizzled with house-made honey butter.

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Know Good - Pigeon fries

Know Good

4.8(66 reviews)
9.2 mi•Field Club, Midtown
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Another stop on the new to me places in my hometown…read more It was very busy with line out the door, staff was good to announce things they were out of. When it was our turn, we were warmly greeted and made our order. Grateful for a nice day where we could sit outside in the back. On days that is not an option, I image the inside seating could get a little cozy. Breakfast sammies were tasty with flavors that complimented each other. Only place for improvement is getting website to align with what is actually being offered. Had my eye on an interesting beverage and was told that is seasonal and subbed that for some other seasonal offering that was not online. It was really tasty.

Know Good is one of those spots you don't forget…read more I was introduced by my boss, a regular who has been raving about this place since day one as the home of his absolute favorite breakfast sandwich. Boy, was he right. The bagels here are incredible. I almost always go for the rosemary bagel, and it never fails to impress. Their specials are just as memorable - I had the Reuben around St. Patrick's Day and I honestly still think about it. Whether you go with a classic build or order the mortadella, nothing on this menu will leave you disappointed. Beyond the food, it's a charming space with a welcoming vibe and genuinely friendly staff. Drop in for breakfast or lunch, and you'll easily find yourself becoming a repeat customer. Easily five stars!

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Pivot Prime

4.6(49 reviews)
0.7 mi•West Omaha

Pivot Prime is an Omaha hidden gem that I can not stop talking about. My boyfriend worked nearby,…read moreso his coworkers advised that he bring me here for our anniversary and it was such an incredible experience. After dining here, my boyfriend and I both agreed that it did not feel like we were even in Omaha during our meal. Pivot is equivalent to a nice steakhouse in a larger city like Chicago, and truly felt like we were transported. The ambiance is very luxurious yet comfortable and welcoming. The dim lighting and lush detailing were very romantic and intimate. The service is also excellent. Our server was incredibly prompt, helpful, and even brought us complimentary champagne to celebrate our special night. The busser and hostess were equally as friendly and we enjoyed chatting with them. I highly recommend the steak, as well as their crack fries, which were what dreams are made of. I also think I had the best lychee martini of my entire life here. We will absolutely be coming back.

I understand they have the issue that they probably have a high expectation in the fact that they…read moretook over Mohaganys; however, this is not anything like Mohaganys and a "dining experience". Food was horrible first time overly salted, but service was excellent so we thought we would try again. Now food was better but still underwhelming. The service was sub par. No cleaning of a spill, no plate brought for sides when my bowl of ragout didn't allow for sides, I am shocked they don't have bread service still with their prices, the waitress did not seem to have a high knowledge of the menu, no specials, the dessert was ordered incorrectly and overall just not to the expectations of the pricing. Our bill was over $100/person when it felt more like a roadhouse or something. Also, I don't really understand the whole obsession over the crack fries. They are fried potato wedges that are cooked well but don't have much taste and yes the aioli is good but it just seems like a weird thing to be obsessed over. Maybe I have too high expectations of this place because mentally they are in the spot of Mohagany's and they are hard to match. I do not think we will be back.

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