Stumbled onto this place while passing through Kearney and honestly... great find. Right on hotel…read morerow, easy parking, and way cooler inside than I expected. Simple, clean, and someone clearly paid attention to the little details. I weirdly loved the salt and pepper shakers. Service was fantastic . Our waitress knew her stuff, answered everything without hesitation, and actually checked in like she cared. She made sure all our needs were met which deserves credit. The chicken bites were solid, though I would've liked a few more veggies. The burgers? No notes. I went with the super hot and it actually brought heat, not just menu-heat. Tons of flavor, good kick, and no regrets. Fries were hot, crispy, and gone way too fast. One of those places you're glad you stopped at. Will absolutely go back my son is playing football there. #WorthTheStop #BurgerDoneRight #RoadTripEats #SpicyBurgerLove #GladWeStopped

Been a while since we last here. Lunch now of strawberry shake and breakfast burgers, rare prep,…read moreand fries. And all is very good. But...$45..!! Is plenty.

Service was fast and friendly. The food was ok , not great. Whatever they cook thier frys in is a…read morelittle funky. My guess is the cooking oil gives it a heavy taste. Everything else was very good.

Worst experience I've had. I traveled from out of state to…read morevisit Kearney as a potential place to relocate and decided to dine at this restaurant during my stay. Unfortunately, that decision turned into a very negative experience. Our server was initially pleasant, but that quickly changed. After paying my tab using my phone, I placed it on the table while continuing to play billiards. When I returned, my phone was gone. Using Find My iPhone, I could see that the device was still located inside the restaurant. I asked the server if she had seen my phone, but she denied any knowledge of it and stated that no one had found a phone--despite the tracker clearly indicating it was there. The following day, I returned in hopes that someone had turned it in. When I approached the same server, she appeared extremely nervous, repeatedly using profanity and running into the kitchen before returning and attempting to change the subject. When I again asked about my phone, I received the same denial. I ultimately left feeling defeated. As a solo traveler, losing my phone caused significant stress--I was unable to access flight information, order transportation, or contact family. All of this occurred over a cracked iPhone that is unusable once reported lost or stolen. Overall, this experience was extremely disappointing and left a very poor impression.

Whenever I am in Kearney I have to wat at Cunningham's on the Lake. It has a cute vibe...not too…read morefancy but very nice. I feel like it caters to everyone. There is something for everyone here. My fav is the steak medallions with the grilled veggies. Right off the interstate, it is a very convenient place to stop for a quick and really good meal. 100% recommend whether you are a local, traveler, or here for work.

Cunningham's on the Lake We're visiting family friends who…read morelove this place, so we were excited to try it. Visually, it's a great spot--beautiful inside and out, an amazing patio, lots of TVs, and an impressive bar with 48 beers on tap plus beer flights. Unfortunately, during our visit, both the food and service fell short. We started with the pork belly bites. They were okay, but the texture wasn't what we're used to--we typically prefer them cooked a bit more. We also ordered the crab cakes, which came as three large pieces on a bed of lettuce (basically a big house salad). After a few bites, we realized they were ice cold. We let the bartender know and they were sent back, but they came out ice cold again. To their credit, they removed the item from our bill, which we appreciated. We then ordered a burger. The patty was very thick and had potential, but the fries were ice cold. Service slowed at this point--it took a long time to get ketchup or any follow-up. We noticed staff eating in a booth behind us while two employees behind the bar appeared busy, which was disappointing. The beer selection is excellent, but my Dirty Shirley tasted off. I switched to a Tito's and Sprite, but it still didn't taste right--likely flat soda that hadn't been changed. Overall, the patio and beer selection are highlights, but the execution on food and service missed the mark on this visit. Based on this experience, I'd give it 2 stars. Glad I didn't order the steak, as I think I would have been disappointed. -- Foodie99

We had a fantastic experience at Nebraska Ale Works! The Barq's Root Beer was ice cold, crisp, and…read moreabsolutely perfect. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the restrooms were spotless, always a great sign. The food was clearly made with fresh ingredients. The side salad was humongous and beautifully fresh. The cup of chili was outstanding, packed with beef and beans in a hearty Rocky Mountain style with just the right amount of heat. The pizza was delicious, and the steak had gorgeous grill marks, juicy and tender just the way it should be. Pro tip: order the chili and beef pizza together! The pizza has a perfectly bread-y crust that dips beautifully into the chili, a combination you don't want to miss

Driving thru Nebraska, and stopped in here for dinner on a Tuesday. They were not very busy, lucky…read morefor us. The beer selection was good and cold. We tried a couple and really liked them. We shared a pizza and it was excellent. Bigger than expected, but it was good as a lunch left-over the next day. If we are in Kearney again, we would eat here.

Onion rings were a heavier batter than I recall "back in the day!! " My burger was pretty good…read morehowever the Reuben that my friend had was disappointing (meat chewy). Our server was very nice, friendly, doing the job of 10 servers and actually was the best thing about the evening. Keep working on it all as the Cellar has always been a fav and hope to continue to say that!!! Still got a few glitches..

Been a long time since I have been here, pretty sure. B comes in more often on business lunches…read more Today, this is actually our Plan B spot. First choice wasn't open. So a carrot cake slice first. Is good. Nothing beyond. Burger and another sandwich option have been requested. All is good. This has been a long time 'watering hole' for local business crowd. Not sure if still is. We are not part of.

I had a taste for BBQ during a recent trip to Kearney and chose S.A.M. Que since it was close to my…read morehotel, and a good spot to meet up with a friend. The BBQ aroma meets you at the door as soon as you walk in. There's plenty of seating, and the restaurant is bright, and clean. I ordered the two-meat plate since I wasn't super hungry, and it was just enough to satisfy my taste for BBQ. The smoked sausage wasn't greasy and had a nice snap to it. The sliced brisket was moist with good smoky flavor, and not fatty at all. The Cole slaw was good, but I wouldn't mind a slightly larger portion. The toasted slice of Texas toast filled up the little last bit of space I had in my stomach. The meats were flavorful, and just what you'd want if you have a taste for BBQ. Service was quick, and friendly at the time of my visit which was on a Saturday afternoon. A good place for BBQ if you're not too picky, and hungry for some smoked meats.

In Kearney for conferences often, and kicking myself for not trying this place sooner. Solid as a…read morebbq joint can get, and the service is very friendly. Ordered the three meat plate with beans and fries and had to stop myself from finishing the entire plate.....they give you a lot of food. The brisket and turkey were equally tender and smoked to perfection. The beans were a highlight. You can tell they go all in on them. The ribs were great, too, and though it didn't need them, the sauces were all very flavor-forward and delicious. Great spot and I am looking forward to coming back again and again.

The food was great! We had never heard of Freddy's. The burgers were delicious and we loved the…read morethin fries. The manager came over and talked with us. He was very nice and inquired where we were from. We had a conversation about other chains in our area. He was very knowledgeable about the company and took pride in what he did. He offered us a dish of custard for the road. It was delicious! We will definitely stop at the next Freddy's we find! THANK YOU!!

Dined at Freddy's in Kearney, NE on our way from Iowa to Colorado. Now I'm not gonna tell you that…read moredining at a Freddy's would be considered 5-star cuisine, BUT... we were starved after driving since 6.30am, and this was just what we needed. (hence my 5-start rating.). Quality food at a reasonable price, in a clean atmosphere. We arrived just after the noon hour on a Tuesday, and ordered our meals (counter service) and was able to find an empty and clean booth near a window. My wife ordered a Bacon and cheese double steak burger with fries, and I got the same sandwich, only I got the onion rings (photo.) The food was hot, fresh, and VERY good. For 1st time customers to a Freddy's, I'd say we were very pleased. So your waiting for it, aren't you? If you follow us, you know we travel lots, and leave reviews on 3 sites. You also know that clean restrooms are very important to travelers such as us. Well, Freddy's didn't disappoint. At 12:30 pm, after serving countless customers that day, we can report that the restrooms were tidy.

Friendly staff! We were running late and got there at 9, the said no problem in ordering!…read more We ordered a steak, pork tenderloin and French dip! All was so wonderful! We will be back next year!

A real good place for good burgers. Mine requested is rare prep, blue cheese, bacon, egg on top. B…read moredoing a chicken salad thing. And all sure good.

Was in town traveling and our hotel receptionist told us about this place. We arrived at about…read more6:30 and it was pretty busy but Bobby the hostess and server seated us and went off to get our water beverage. When she returned, we had a chance to review the menu and placed our order for a triple combo. After a short wait while enjoying a warm loaf of bread and brown sugar butter our meal was delivered with an extra tray for us to split the large portion of three meats, beats and fries and an extra coleslaw. The ribs on bone were tender and tasty, the pulled pork a bit dry but flavorful, the brisket was good, but the bread that it was served on was dried out and crunchy. Service was well paced and we enjoyed ourselves.

It was getting late in the evening during our travels. We weren't very hungry but knew we should…read moreeat before heading back to the hotel. It took us a long time to decide where to go. Whiskey Creek looked kind of busy, but we took that as a sign that it must not be too bad. We were seated quickly and had a nice waiter. Mom just had a cup of potato soup and I ordered a prime rib sandwich. While we waited, we were served some delicious warm bread and some sweet butter that was truly dreamy. Mom's soup was a little gloopey, but it was late in the day. My sandwich was so delicious, it was temping to eat there again the next day. I'm sad all the locations are in areas we're unlikely to run across again anytime soon.

In Kearney for business and thought I would try something I've never seen…read more Open dining room and very clean. Order at the counter. Basic menu but the meal deals have very nice options for sides. ( fries - chili - onion rings) Got the chicken sandwich with onion rings. The actually brought my food to my table. Very nice. Sandwich was good and chicken was well cooked (not chewy like some places). Onion rings were great and they give you more than enough. Bag was overflowing. Very good rings. Would recommend for a quick meal and want something different from the big chains and you shouldn't leave hungry. Have to do the bathroom review - clean and maintained. Pleasantly surprised.

Kearney Runza is awesome, great service. They always bring out order to the table and they are so…read morepleasant. Food is consistently good and the place is clean and well kept