Whenever I am in Kearney I have to wat at Cunningham's on the Lake. It has a cute vibe...not too fancy 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. read more

Cunningham's on the Lake We're visiting family friends who love 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 read more

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This place is always amazing!!!!!! You can never go wrong! Food and service are incredible! read more

Cunningham's on the Lake - Firecracker salmon sooooooo good!!!!! - Sports Bars Near Me - Kearney, Nebraska

Surprisingly quick service from a friendly, helpful staff - nice spaces indoors and out with a retention pond / "lake" view. Food was decent, not spectacular, but solid. Per friendly patio was nice. read more

Came here for a late lunch while visiting Kearney. Location was gorgeous and interior had such a good feel to it. Service was friendly! I got the steak quesadilla which was okay. It only had steak, cheese, and mushrooms so there wasn't much to it. I also got a side of the loaded baked potato soup which was good. read more

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Everything was fantastic! We slid right in towards the back with a great view of the lake while still sitting inside! We tried the cheese curds, steak bites, and pork belly, all were great, my favorite was the pork belly! I had the blue cheese burger, I loved that the blue cheese was real crumbles and not the sauce, but the burger itself wasn't great, kinda burnt, dry, and not seasoned. They do take reservations, which I always recommend but the restaurant is HUGE! There was so many servers and they were all helping each other out, we never went without! Nice free parking lot out front! read more

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Loved the chicken bacon ranch pizza, their steak bites are always good, the spicy chicken quesadilla and the tequila lime shrimp. The burger was okay, nothing too special. The food came out fairly quickly, and staff are friendly. The outdoor patio is so nice, especially in the summer, just overlooking the lake. read more

Cunningham's on the Lake - Chicken bacon ranch pizza Fries and burger - Sports Bars Near Me - Kearney, Nebraska

If you can get there by 5 PM do so because at six it is slammed the locals love it people from out of town love it Food is on point service is great read more

Cunningham's on the Lake - Raspberry chicken with grilled vegetables - Sports Bars Near Me - Kearney, Nebraska

A late night snack for two before turning in at our hotel was what we came in for on a Monday night - an hour before closing. We shared a Dijon Chicken sandwich plate which came with battered/seasoned french fries. I also ordered a House Caesar side salad. The Dijon chicken was a little dry, no juiciness left but I liked the charring on it. It could have used a little heavier application of the dijon sauce or the addition of some mayonnaise on the bun. The Caesar salad had the usual ingredients except they added white onion slivers. Didn't think that worked well with the rest of the salad ingredients. The Root Beer and the IPA I ordered (Kinkaider Death from Above) were fine and we drank our glasses dry. The higher marks are due to our server Riley S who despite the end-of-shift hour was attentive, friendly and helpful with his responses to our questions. read more

Went with a couple of people on a beautiful day, so we sat outside. If the weather permits, the outdoor area is gorgeous, with a great view of the lake. We ordered burger, and they are big and delicious! Mine was stuffed with Jack Daniels cheese, and it was great! The fries were also excellent. Our server did a great job as well. I definitely recommend this place for a nice meal on a nice day. read more

Cunningham's on the Lake - Sports Bars Near Me - Kearney, Nebraska

Have not been in recent for anything. We doing lunch today and both us requested burger variants, rare prep, and fries. One has sweet potato fries. I think those are ok, but prefer potatoes. Fresh cut are my favorite, and not often found. Longer prep time for those. Oh, and some fresh cut jalapeños for me! All is great. read more

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Food & service was amazing! Sat at the bar & bartender was so knowledgeable! I had the skewers & hubby had the burger Was in parking lot of hotel for the night read more

Cunningham's on the Lake - Cucumber Mojitos & cold beer - Sports Bars Near Me - Kearney, Nebraska

Cunningham's is always decorated so nicely for the holidays. Garlands and trees lit up and heavily ornamented, making it feel so festive. The servers are well trained l, attentive and make good suggestions when asked. We ordered the combination skewers and a garden salad. Highly recommend the jalapeño bacon chicken which is chunks of chicken wrapped in fresh jalapeño and bacon and grilled. So flavorful and not too spicy. The filet skewer is also delicious, but they serve it medium rare which was too rare for my taste but they were very tender. They also have good locally brewed beers. Special shout out for the Nectar Fairy from La Vista Brewing- a tasty hazy IPA. If the weather is nice, they have a great patio overlooking the lake and if it's chilly they have fire tables! When in Kearney- make this a stop! read more

Came here with our family as a group of 8. We came in the evening and there was a quick wait of 10 minutes. Service was great and food was served quickly. Food was fantastic! We shared steak bites and the dipping sauce complimented the bites well. We devoured all our dishes. The bacon burger is thick, juicy, and the bun was fresh. The fries were seasoned to perfection. We loved the shrimp skewers so much that we want to try and replicate this dish at home. Great for families, hang out to watch the game, and the outdoor seating can be quite romantic. read more

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Absolute trash for service! I know when I'm not welcome! Homophonic service for sure! Food was bland! Didn't serve me what I asked for! Not once did they check on me, I kept asking for service,They served everyone around me and ignored me every time! Never again with I come back here! I hate pull the gay card but if the shoe it's! As you can see 4 servers standing around doing nothing as I wait to be helped! Service is nonexistent if someone is gay! Clearly! read more

We always eat at Cunningham's when traveling through Kearney. The food is always top-notch, the outdoor patio is beautiful (and pet friendly) and the service is always above and beyond. I loved the firecracker salmon with mango sauce, and my husband says the chicken quesadilla is the best he's ever had. The prices are reasonable given the quality of the food. When we first arrived they weren't offering patio seating, but they were quick to accommodate us. Our waiter, Mikkel, was friendly and attentive to every need. He even brought water for our dogs. Give him a raise! We are customers for life. Highly recommend. read more

Cunningham's on the Lake - Outdoor patio and lake view - Sports Bars Near Me - Kearney, Nebraska

Time for my yearly review of Cunninghams! We stopped on our way to Ogallala and it was good. I ordered a flight, all delicious craft brews, and the firecracker salmon salad. It was good! We sat on the patio and had our dog. They were sweet about bringing out the water for her. Service was good and the weather was fabulous. read more

Great place in Kearney. Cocktails were superb and food great The lake is right here and the crowd enthusiastically greeted me read more

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From the Host to waiter and servers, everyone was delightful and timely. Food was delicious, fresh and healthy and prices were quite fair. On a four day drive from CA to MD and this establishment was a happy find ! read more

Here we go walking down memory lane once more, I was meeting another High School friend for catch up and a beer and what is rememberable is the other tables listening to out conversation about what use to be here, it was a sand pit area where us high schoolers use to party! Now it's called a "Lake" it was more like party central for us so the visit here had a bit more meaning for us as for the food and beverages you won't go wrong coming here read more

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We enjoyed the food ... only the service was a bit lacking. Our Server got my wife's order wrong and we waited another 30 minutes for her order to arrive. So I ate while she watched and she eat while I watched. Disappointing. read more

We found the perfect night to sit outside on the patio around the firetable and have a wonderful meal. The beer selection is good and the server was EXCELLENT! read more

Nice location, right out from hotels. Great service, nice crowd. I had cheese curds to start, they were ok. Side salad with blue cheese was just ok too. The pork medallions had a nice char, but were well over cooked. Veggies were nothing special. read more

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Horrible service at the bar. I had to find my own silverware. Horrible service. Staff needs training.

Nice gastropub wish a big selection of food and drinks. Ordered salad and hummus for appetizers and then sirloin for my main. Pretty happy with everything read more

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Decided to take a large group here based on past good reviews, very trendy upscale bar, beautiful outside seating on the lake. Place was super busy, found all the staff very friendly and efficient. Have a huge drink menu, I believe they have 48 different beers on tap. We ordered bacon wrap shrimp skewers, shrimp tacos and a strawberry chicken salad. Food came out fast and was all cooked well, nothing missing on the order even though they were very busy. Everything tasted great, fresh and seasoned well, I though the portions where a little small for the price. Great spot to hang out with friends eat some good food and enjoy a few drinks. Will definitely be back when in the area. read more

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What great service on Christmas Eve! Thank you so much for the hospitality and smiles

The service has always been excellent! We dropped in for a late lunch and we both ordered the Shrimp Tacos. We had not ordered them before but we will be ordering them frequently in the future. They were so delicious! The shrimp was succulent, the cilantro lime sauce and mango avocado salsa were just the right additions to enhance the garlic sauteed shrimp! read more

We come here religiously twice a year as part of our road trip. It's always been amazing. I'm not sure if they changed ownership, or were just having a bad week, but both times we came this summer it was embarrassingly bad. I chalk this up to the fact that they only have teenagers working there- not a single adult- the kids seem clueless. Not sure if there's a boss or manager that's over the age of 20 there because they seem very confused. The first time we came this year, we had a reservation and when the "hostess" brought us to the table, there was a couple already sitting there. The hostess told us this was our table and just left.... We stared at the other couple -and they stared at us- for a few minutes and then walked back to the hostess stand to let her know we didn't have a table and asked what happened. Was really bizarre to just have a hostess leave you standing in the middle of a restaurant. The second time we came this year was absolutely awful. We both ordered a glass of sparking wine and we were told they had "run out". We asked to order a glass of wine and we were told by our server they didn't do wines by the glass??? I asked for clarification and she said she didn't know what wines they had and asked me to select one for her on her order tablet- but there was no price nor what type of wine it was. I told her that I couldn't order when I didn't know what wines they were and how much they cost. She then told me it was cheaper if I ordered a bottle; which I told her I didn't want to do- I literally just wanted a glass of wine- didn't even have to be good wine. When they brought our water it actually wasn't water- it tasted like cleaning solution- either sanitizer or bleach- it burned my mouth. When we notified her something was wrong with the water, our server just looked at us blankly and didn't offer to bring anything else. We finally decided to just leave after sitting there for 15 minutes and our server notified us that she talked to her manager and they were going to comp us (the only thing we got around to ordering was a kids meal). I've worked retail my whole life- a proper response would have been for the manager to come to the table, ask what was going on and offer a solution- which would have been just another glass of water that was drinkable/not bleach and a list of wines they offered by the glass. We're bummed because we used to love coming here and based on our experience this week, we will not be coming back. read more

We went twice in three days! A fun environment to post up at the bar and enjoy the game, drink and have some apps or dine on a real Feast. I have no complaints. The staff was so courteous and friendly. And the food was filling and flavorful. The PORK BELLY BITES are the most savory, tangy, and sweet combo I've ever tasted. They're a must. I ordered the nachos (not GF friendly btw) and my partner order the Wings. Second time around we ordered the salmon tacos and shrimp tacos. The house sound music was something karaoke bars should dream of. The bar displayed 23 TVs all tuned to something different. Wow! I'll be back. read more

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Stopped by for dinner on an rv road trip. Lots of parking. Dog friendly. Ordered steak kabobs and baked Mac and cheese. Terrible for the diet but so very good. Nebraska is for steak lovers. read more

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Overnight stop on a cross country road trip. Good food and service. Able to watch the game we wanted to watch. read more

Cunningham's on the Lake - Bar tv's - Sports Bars Near Me - Kearney, Nebraska

Well as soon as we arrived and walked inside we were greeted by atleast 9 servers at the front hostess station. We get seated and it took a bit for us to get drinks and when they did come had to doctor them up ourselves. Not to mention throughout the evening we had a total of 7 different servers including our hostess come to our table and that wasn't because they were doing their do diligence. The roughlett peppers were both "grilled" and soggy at the same time..they came with no plates as did the pizza...but they spared no fuss serving it to us on cardboard. NONE of our 7 servers or the hostess engaged with us at all...the service was absolutely the most disappointing part. In conclusion would NOT recommend wasting your time or money on this place...heed the warning and just go another 30 min down the road to the Speakeasy...you won't be disappointed. read more

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Stopped here for lunch on a cross-country RV trip and this place is great! Awesome taproom vibe with a large patio overlooking a manmade water reservoir. An excellent way to get a waterfront experience in the middle of America. The patio is spacious and dog-friendly. The food is classic American fare. Get the pork belly bites. You won't regret it. They are thick chunks coated in a delicious maple glaze. Huge tap list consisting of dozens of local brews and even more national ones. I ordered the firecracker salmon salad and it hit the spot. Crisp salad greens, generous portion of salmon, and OMG the mango salsa. If you're into nice bathroom experiences, the ones here are all gender-neutral individual rooms with a cute rustic industrial vibe. The restaurant is part of a larger commercial area with a vast parking lot. Perfect for easy ingress and egress of our large RV. read more

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This is the smallest salad for $5 I have ever seen. And take out order with no silverware. Ruben meat was thin and so over cooked on the outsides I could hardly break/snap it off. Disappointing dinner for sure. I think you should at least try with take out - wish I was close enough to return all of it. Ridiculous read more

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Stayed at Comfort Inn and they suggested this place. Wife ordered Filet Medallions ($36.) and I had the Ribeye ($34.) Both included salad and side. We got our food, but waitress forgot to bring out salad. When we asked her about not getting our salads before the entrée, she just said "Oops, I'll box them up and you can take them back to your room". We declined and started eating. My wife's $36. medallions were so tough she couldn't eat them, so I shared my Ribeye, which was fantastic. Asked to see Mgr. and she said the salads were complimentary so she couldn't do anything about it, and said the Filet medallions were the most expensive thing on the menu so they shouldn't have been tough.‍ Not once did Mgr. offer to replace the medallions After a brief disagreement, she reluctantly took $10. off the bill. Will never go back here again! read more

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Second time in Kearney and second time visiting Cunningham's on the Lake. A lovely place to spend an evening, the outdoor patio looks across a small man-made pond (not a lake) and at Interstate 80 with life flying by. This is a short review, not because of anything wrong, just my rear-view mirror of a memory is short on details. The place gets busy on most nights, so plan ahead or arrive early (or late). a huge bar in the middle offers some respite for walk-ins while tables fill quickly. The drinks were cold and solid and the food, American fare, was equally solid and hit the mark. Of all the places in Kearney, this is a must do. read more

4 stars but could be 5 with a few changes/adds. Food : reasonable price for the qty and quality (with a few exceptions, see below) Atmosphere : excellent, huge place with lots of elbow room Beers/Bar : fantastic selection, good for any likes/types Service : excellent... fast, very attentive, very knowledgeable about the food and drink selection Could use improvement... Veggie Skewers : LAME, 2 skewers each with 2 squash 'coins' and a green bell pepper spec the size of a nickel, literally. So 4 coins... that is a side? Its not even a tapas! Come on, you could double that and it would still cost only 10 cents for you. Mac-n-Cheese : not creamy, mostly dry and oily. Seems like they may bake it too long and the liquid evaporates since only the center at the bottom had any cheese sauce. We had a full entree and side... side had no sauce at all. Thus my conclusions its overcooked read more

The waiter was uninterested. Food took forever because they did not make mine correctly and it had to be re-done. I had to ask them to bring my husband's which was Salmon and when it came it was cold because it was waiting. When mine finally came my fries were cold and the burger burnt. Not worth the e money. read more

This is an INCREDIBLE lunch stop along I-80! I can't even believe this gem exists in Kearney, NE! The restaurant appeared like a well oiled, big city, high-end restaurant! The shrimp tacos were AMAZING! Patio was over-the-top beautiful! Service was excellent! read more

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