We went to a rehearsal dinner at Venue, and it was fantastic. The private rooms in the back are…read moreperfect for events. Not only was the food phenomenal, but the service was as well. This definitely made me want to return for dinner!

Just flew home from a trip and didnt feel like cooking…read more Husband brought me there for dinner. We made a reservation at 630 for 7 pm and we made it there in time We were seated promptly after glases were placed at the table we were to be seated at. Ambiance was upscale. Dimmed dining room- suitable for a romantic night. But we also noticed a lot of families as well. In the middle of the dining room I noticed a little tree-like ornament. It looked very pretty and added to the ambiance. Hubby ordered a beer whilst I ordered a rainbow sherbet margarita. Drinks came pretty quickly. My drink looked very pretty- Its more tart than expected and im ok with that. There was also a strong raspberry taste though no raspberries in sight. So if you're not comfortable with tart drinks please avoid this drink. I ordered duck on the specials menu that came with green beans and sweet potato mash and my hubby ordered steak with onion strings and mac and cheese. Food took some time to come. Presentation was beautiful for my duck. Flavour was good for the duck. But even the pictures I attached showed that one part of the duck was undercooked. The other side was a tad overcooked but edible. The undercooked part cannot be cut even with a steak knife. The beans and the sweet potato mash was cooked well. Otherwise. It was good. They took it off our overall bill though. That was really nice of them. We then ordered desserts. I got a berry tiramisu, and hubby got the chocolate cherry manhattan. My tiramisu was good. Could be a little less sweet- as mentioned earlier i like tart-ish stuff. But it was still light and fluffy. Hubby's chocolate cherry manhattan was a little strong. But could be improved with a better balanced taste profile. We had a wonderful experience despite the slightly undercooked duck. Appreciate our young server very much. She was an absolute delight. And apologies to her- we forgot her name. She made a potentially bad experience a good one. We will be back.

Some girlfriends and I hung out here after a recent Nebraska game. I loved the outdoor space- very…read morecharming, easy to find a table and even available benches. It was a gorgeous night so it was great being outside. The place was busy but we had no issues getting drinks in a timely manner. They also had a food vendor in the courtyard selling hot dogs and pretzels. I recommend stopping by!

Our favorite bartender got let go for no reason. Owner is a... Fill in the blank. The beauty of a…read moreplace like the tavern is the people that work there.

Stopped in on a Saturday night and this place was pretty dead. We were unenthusiastically greeted…read moreby a bartender that immediately gave mean girl vibes. Soon after entering we realized we did not feel very welcome here. I ordered a dirty shirley and could tell the bartender was holding back an eye roll. Made with wayyy too much soda and grenadine, I gulped it down because who wastes alcohol...it was anything but enjoyable. My date ordered a whiskey sour and informed me it was made with soda. After we received our drinks we closed our tab, and were basically ignored by the staff and not acknowledged again. So 0 for 2 drinks and poor service. As cute as it is inside, I will not make an effort to return. Also to note - two of the three fireplace tables outside were not working. This was a large reason why we decided to visit the bar and instead of being warm by a fireside we were treated cold at the bar. I'd skip this place and head to Kate Martin's instead. Cool bathroom tho.

Very cool and chill bar in downtown Lincoln. Excellent bartenders, great drinks,, super space, fun…read morecrowd. Experienced Occidental for the first time recently on a nice summer night with friends, we enjoyed several mules. Definitely worth visiting this spot! It is a gem in Lincoln.

Only spot for fishbowls for miles! A great shareable drink for you and your closest friends. Even…read moreif you don't like to share, they have single serve drinks as well, but the big fishbowls make Duffy's stand out on O Street. Service is fast depending on how full the bar is on any given night, I always love Fridays because their vodka drinks are cheaper :) Some of my favorite fishbowls are the Blue Bomb Pop, Dirty Shirley, Moscow Mule, and the Sex on the Beach.

I had to try the fish bowl!! They have a lot of great options to choose from. The Red Snapper was…read morefruity and sweet- but not overdone!! I loved that it's big enough to share. Made for a good time all around. Big bar with lots of seating, and a DJ with live music.

Tyler was so helpful today, thank you! On my last visit, it showed that I had earned five dollars…read morein McKinney's rewards and when I came in today, it wasn't adding them to my account. Tyler took care of my order to make sure that I still got the credit applied and I was able to enjoy a delicious grilled cheese with spiral fries. And a cold refreshing lemonade. The grilled cheese was cooked perfectly with the little Panini press lines and the spiral fries are so good. It's so nice when a place is just as attentive to giving great service as they are providing great food.

A great time, but unfortunately I don't remember much other than I had a lot of fun. Definitely not…read moremy usual stop though--I prefer an elaborate cocktail vs a dive bar

My wife and I were walking through the Haymarket, saw that vintage sign with the couple in the…read moreorange cocktail attire, and immediately knew we had to go downstairs. Best impulse decision of the night. The Starlite Lounge does not feel like 2026 Lincoln. It feels like you stepped into a 1960s lounge that somehow never closed. The lighting, the furniture, the whole atomic-era look--it all works. Smooth jazz was playing, the room had that intimate, slightly smoky-club energy without being loud or chaotic, and the cocktails were the real deal. Not just pretty drinks. Properly made, balanced, and clearly built by people who care. We weren't there for a photo op. We were there for the feel, the music, and a couple of well-made drinks. It delivered on every count. Romantic without being stuffy. Cool without trying too hard. If you're in downtown Lincoln and you want something that actually transports you instead of another generic bar, walk down the stairs. Highly recommended. We'll be back.

What a step back in time and a great nostalgic bar!…read more The pricing for the drinks seemed great and even some of the bourbon selection pours were worth it. I am definitely particular about my martinis. They crushed it on a gin martini - stirred, not shaken & vermouth rinsed - with a twist. Was perfectly done! We also tried a vodka one...was a 4 out of 5. Overall: great place to go and get drink with some friends! Will definitely be back.

My friend and I needed a quick bite before we saw a movie at the Ross and this was absolutely…read moreperfect. A refreshing and delicious spiced pear mule along with a couple of street tacos that were really yummy. Service was quick and friendly.

Wonderful place to go for a drink! Today I had their lychee mule and wow I could have drank 3 more!…read moreThis had a strong lychee and rose flavor which is hard to do without being overpowering. I had their jalapeño and spinach artichoke dip which was great! Had a good kick to it but still very creamy. Would come back again.

They don't even deserve 1 star. Terrible service. Management is trash. Owners are trash. Place is…read moredirty. I don't even think they ever cleaned the bathrooms. I will never go back. Same goes with their other bar Highball. Same management. Same owners. The only improvement would be to close down. It would make Lincoln a better place.

College bar. Loud music, great beer selection, and drinks are cheap! Open late. Great bartender…read more Very friendly. Visiting from out of town and he gave us the scoop about nightlife in Lincoln. Very affordable.