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    Cunningham's on the Lake

    3.9 (223 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Steak quesadilla
    Payton W.

    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.

    Cheese curds
    Haley J.

    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!

    Chicken bacon ranch pizza Fries and burger
    Kaya S.

    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.

    Raspberry chicken with grilled vegetables
    William J.

    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

    Kim D.

    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.

    Kent M.

    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.

    Cucumber Mojitos & cold beer
    Lisa H.

    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

    Bacon cheeseburger
    Noemi R.

    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.

    Outdoor patio and lake view
    Laurie C.

    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.

    Sitting on patio
    Laurie S.

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

    Patio seating
    Bruce M.

    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

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

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

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    Cunningham's Journal on the Bricks

    Cunningham's Journal on the Bricks

    4.0(155 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    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.

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    Cunningham's Journal on the Bricks - Dining area with pool tables

    Dining area with pool tables

    Cunningham's Journal on the Bricks - Salon skewers on the left and shrimp skewers on the right

    Salon skewers on the left and shrimp skewers on the right

    Cunningham's Journal on the Bricks - Looking back toward restaurant from the patio

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    Looking back toward restaurant from the patio

    Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill - Bread and coleslaw

    Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill

    3.1(151 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    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.

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    Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill - Nice bar

    Nice bar

    Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill - Triple combo rib selection

    Triple combo rib selection

    Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill - Free peanuts

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    Free peanuts

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