My work group booked the room in the back for an end-of-the-academic year staff celebration. It was…read morein walking distance for most people from our work place (good thing because of all the streetcar construction). It was the perfect size for our group of 25-35 and everyone got a drink ticket for a beer, hard cider, or non-alcoholic beverage. We had a nice selection of appetizers ranging from charcuterie board to flatbread pizza to artichoke dip/bread. We had a dedicated server at the bar area dispensing drinks, making sure everything was stocked, and picking up plates. It was a really cute place and the food was excellent. Perfect choice for our group and within our price range. We're trying to support small and local businesses, especially in the Blackstone area.

This time was lovely- sometimes it's hit or miss with friendly service. However, this time was…read morefantastic!! Friendly and very helpful. Rosè Frosè was perfect and we had a red sangria that was one of the best I've had in a long time!!! Plus we had a little Salmon, salad and toasted baguette which was definitely a must have! See you soon

Great spot for a date night! I'm not a big wine person, so I asked the bartender for something not…read moretoo dry. He made a recommendation for a mixed sparking drink that I really liked! They also have a small number of spirits for 1:1 cocktails and a few pre-mixed cocktails. Would love to come back in winter when they have the fireplace going.

Underneath Howard Street Wine Merchant, this hidden place is pretty cool. As the title suggests,…read morethe place feels like you are in an underground cave. Dimly lit with touch lamps on the tables make it a cozy spot to spend an evening with a significant other or with friends. The staff is welcoming and knowledgeable on all things wine as well as a few cocktails. My only improvement would be for them to offer some light snacks and a few select local craft beers to the menu.

Our second time at Cattle Call, and it was just as good as the first time. I love that their menu…read morechanges so the offerings were different this time around we stopped in before a show at the Steelhouse, it was an easy walk to and from the venue. We ordered several appetizers and had drinks. The servers were friendly and the food was delicious. The Crudo was fresh and bright with a bite of spice. Burrata was soft and creamy with tamarind, orange and mint. Highly recommend the Steak Tartare the meat was velvety and the timmur chips had a great crunch for a contrast in texture. Lastly, you can't go wrong with an order of Momos, we got them steamed pork and I could have had 3 more orders. We'll definitely be back!

We really enjoyed our date night at Cattle call! We were able to grab a reservation same day for an…read moreearly dinner and were seated right away. Overall, our server was great and attentive. We started with the pork momo. We've had these before and they're always a great choice. The filling was rich and flavorful, the dumpling dough was perfectly chewy and the dipping sauces added another level of depth and flavor. For mains we split the duck breast and the tagliatelle. The duck was cooked perfectly and the bok choy that came with it added a perfect amount of crunch and mustard flavor. The tagliatelle was rich and the variety of mushrooms in the sauce added so much umami. We look forward to returning!

Stopped in last night with a large group of friends. Reasonably priced holiday cocktails with a…read morewarm ambience. It wasn't too loud - made it easy to have conversations. The bartender was friendly and quick with the orders. I recommend it!

I love The Bull Moose! I can't believe I haven't reviewed them before. I love to come here in the…read morewarmer months and sit out on the patio and soak in the vibes. I've caught live music there and played giant jenga, and seen lots of pups and people enjoying the place. Inside it's cool and decorated in kind of an older, vintage, leather library vibe that plays into the connection with Roosevelt. Let the gumball machine choose a shot for you, try a seasonal cocktail, or grab a beer. I've always had super friendly, great service here and it's definitely a place that everyone feels welcome.

Boy Devin made the best cocktails I ever had. I'm so happy they added him to the red lion team!…read moreYAYYYYYYY

Another fabulous time here. Came in while bar hopping and it was packed! I love to see this place…read moregetting the love it deserves. We got some drinks, two classic espressos for two classy ladies. It was super fun to head to the back and enjoy live music. The vibes in the blackstone are much happier now with no constructions. Excited to come back for more.

We stopped by for dinner while on a road trip. There is no shortage of burgers, tacos and bad…read moresalads when passing through states. This place taught me a thing or two about vegetables, which delighted all of our senses, and I highly recommend trying a variety of their small plates. This is worth a few minute detour. If you live here, well then, lucky you! Our servers carefully detailed the menu and let us taste a new wine prior to ordering. The dinner service manager is knowledgeable and passionate about the dining experience. When we ordered the radicchio salad, I was skeptical that it would be bitter, but was curious to try it. My husband and I could have fought over it--it was that good! The cauliflower was roasted perfectly, and sat upon a sweet and spice infused puree called mahummara with crunchy pine nuts. The complexity of spices compelled us to try another bite, and then another... Roasted carrots are tender and sweet. Paired with cool yogurt and chili crunch, they ascend into another level of deliciousness. A tear of fresh bread across bits of remaining sauce, and then (not a minute sooner) "we are satiated, thank you!" and the server can take the plate. The restaurant is adjacent to a theater that shows unique offerings and they will sometimes coordinate events with menus. We liked the simple cafe style tables and openness. Ample parking is available in back.

Lola's remains one of my favorite stops for breakfast and pastries in Omaha. The service is always…read moregreat, and I very much appreciate that they make everything from scratch using locally sourced ingredients. It really shines through in the quality of the food they offer. You can't go wrong with anything on their menu!

Really enjoyed our time at Howard Street wine merchants on an impromptu date night. Loved the…read morevariety of wine options at the bar and in the cellar.

We came in and enjoyed a little wine tasting by the ounce. Nice experience trying different wines…read morefrom different countries. Place is big, enough for large parties and groups to get together or evening out for two. We sat at the bar which also has plenty of space to sit and eat. Service was good, very friendly staff. We didn't eat lunch or dinner but had just snack while we did the tasting.

Best THC drink options in Omaha, by FAR! They craft their own Honey which is absolutely tasty,…read moreperfectly salty and sweet, while having little to none after taste. They have beverages crafted with other local restaurant hits in the area like Coneflower Creamery, The Mill, and many more. The server was very well versed in the menu and happy to give us recommendations and explain some of the background on the collaboration and crafting of the drinks. I had the Baked to Perfection which was a creamy and sweet coffee drink with THC, we also got a side of the Honey and was feeling amazing before even leaving. I also tasted the after school special, which was an elevated cherry cola! Lots of flavor from the bitters and also uses the honey to give it a nice sweetness! Literally want to try everything on this menu now! They have fun dim and colorful decor, with a huge skeleton up in the front to confirm its casual and friendly environment. There are a few couches and comfy chairs to relax in as well, so a great drinking and chill spot to check out.

Mercury is always my go-to stop for a pre-show cocktail before heading to the Orpheum. The vibe is…read moresleek yet cozy, and the bartenders always seem genuinely excited about what they're mixing up. Their rotating cocktail menus are one of my favorite things about this spot -- each one has its own creative theme, and the current Halloween menu is such a fun touch. On my most recent visit, I tried the Poltergeist and the Bahama Rita on the recommendation of the bartenders -- both were absolute hits. The drinks here are always beautifully crafted and well-balanced, with a lot of thought behind the presentation and flavor combinations. My only complaint (and it's a small but sad one) is that they no longer serve entrées. I miss when Mercury had a full food menu -- their pasta and burger were truly underrated. These days, you'll only find light bar snacks, which pair well with the cocktails but don't quite replace a meal. Still, for creative cocktails, a stylish atmosphere, and great service, Mercury remains one of the best spots downtown.

Jasmine was amazing!!!!! She went above and beyond to take care of me. The food was delicious!!!!…read moreThe music everything!!!! Highly recommend!!! I will be back with my family in July!!

We visited Nosh before a show at Steelhouse, because it was listed on the venue's website as a…read morerestaurant in close proximity. Unfortunately, it was not the best experience. First off, the interior is pretty cute, so I will give them that. But the feng shui of the inside was not super conducive to holding a large crowd of people. Random smattering of chairs in different heights and sizes, so it can be too small for a large group and too big for a couple. There were two big shows downtown, along with the CWS people in town, so it was crazy down there. We had a reservation, but when we arrived, they sort of looked around to see if there was a seat for us (what was the purpose of the reservation?). They first were going to seat us at a low set of arm chairs with a coffee table between them. Somewhere you'd like to sit and have a drink, not a full meal over a coffee table. So then they sat us at a gigantic eight-person high top table when there were only two of us - pretty awkward. We weren't really acknowledged for the first ten minutes or so, but as I said, they were very busy. Our server was great, though, once he got to us. We decided on a few things to eat as we ordered our drinks, knowing we were on a time crunch before the show. We started with the "Devils in Disguise" deviled eggs, and those came out pretty fast and were tasty, with a nice egg base and a candied type bacon on top. They were not too big of eggs, too, so not the type you have to unhinge your jaw to eat, which I appreciated. After the deviled eggs, everything slowed down immensely. Food was coming out around us, but not ours. Large groups who came after we had been there a while, and had ordered way more than us obviously, were getting their food before us. Entree-wise, my husband wanted to try the Prime Rib, as it was the special of the evening. But our server let him know that it was cooked a little over, but in his opinion was still good, so my husband took a chance. Well, let me tell you, it was NOT good. Very dry and almost inedible. The jus that came with it did help a tad bit, but not really actually. The potatoes that came on the side of it also were literally inedible. Burnt and oily and hard, we couldn't even chew them. I had two of the Bao Buns, the Bao Chika Wowza and the Shrimply Irresistible. They were each pretty good, but a little on the spendy side for how small they were. We let our server know about my husband's prime rib being gross, and they did offer to make him anything else he wanted, but we did not have time to wait any more (since the first things we ordered took forever to come out), so he declined, and they just took it off the bill. The decor is cute and our server was nice and doing everything he could to help the situation, but overall, we left still hungry to our concert and got takeout elsewhere when we got home.

We went to Sips on 10th for their girl dinner special. We were glad there were a few seats in the…read morebar area as there was a private party in the main area. We asked to move to another open table as the speaker right above the table we were at was pretty loud, and the server was kind and obliged. The special came with a drink, choice of salad, some truffle chips and charcuterie for $25. You could also add a protein for an extra charge, chicken was $5. The Caesar dressing was creamy, the truffle chips were perfectly crispy. The charcuterie offerings seemed a little random but everything was tasty. Overall it was a decent amount of food for the price, but it felt like a $30+ for dinner on a Tuesday was a little much. Maybe would have felt more worth it if a basic protein came with the original price. Our server was quick, polite and took great care of us. I'm not sure I'd come back for the special again, but other items on their menu looked good.

Had a great time here! Their Christmas pop up decor was very cute. I had their espresso martini…read morewhich was good but, I typically prefer one that is less "creamy". Just personal preference. I also had a drink with Veuve and rose but forget what it was called. This was delish! I will be back