3rd visit based on bringing a large party in the 1st time and seeing how well my group was taken care of (sorry forgot name long blonde hair) , our drinks never got empty and the food came out quickly! Good is a step up from typical bar food, grab some fancy tots Great TV setup ! read more

Delicious, large menu, nice comfy seating, inside & outside tables! Parking sucks being in Blackstone, but suck it up and try this place. I was imagining your typical bar food, nope not this at all. You might see tator tats, wings and burgers, but they have such fun flavors and add their own pizzazz to each item to make it their own! Service is hit and miss. They have TVS everywhere! read more

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Cool sports bar! They have tons of seating and a cute patio. They have a great menu selection too, full of tacos, quesadillas, wings, salads, hot dogs, mains, and meats. The street corn was yummy and the crinkle cut fries were crispy. The Rodman hotdog was good, it had a grilled bun and was Chicago style. The watermelon margarita was super good too, not too sweet and a good strength. The service was nicely paced and friendly. Great little area in Blackstone. read more

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Decent drink menu. Nice outdoor seating. Service was fast and friendly. We only stayed for one drink, but I would go back and try something else off their signature cocktail menu. read more

First Round - Cosmo - Sports Bars Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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First Round is a cute 90s themed restaurant. For an appetizer, we got the Loaded Tots and I absolutely loved them. I still have moments that I crave the Loaded Tots from here. It was nice how even though they were loaded, the tots are crispy. Highly recommend. The waitress was in training when we had her, but she was so friendly and ensured she got everyone's order correct. They are also very accommodating for gluten free items! read more

I've only been here once, but a nice addition to the neighborhood. Their Chicago Dog is called a "Rodman". It's good. Only things a little off for a Chicago Dog is the bun isn't steamed, but toasted making it dry, and the onions are sautéed (not bad, just different). I couldn't really taste the celery salt. And most importantly: no ketchup. Fries are perfect. The staff was great. The vibe is 90s themed. A good variety of searing areas and plenty of TVs. Great music. The iced tea isn't brewed. It's one of those ice teas from a soda machine syrup pack that doesn't taste like tea. Like it a lot. Will go back. read more

First Round - Chicago Dog - Sports Bars Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Been going to first round for a while now and have yet to encounter a bartender with a worse mindset and attitude (Empty bank account apparently too). I generally close out tab after each drink just in case so i don't lose my card. First three drinks i tipped a generous amount, enough to cover SEVERAL drinks. 5th drink ordered and kid you not this broke back "Bartender" said "Were not f***ing serving someone who can't afford a tip" This girl is worth nothing but a couple pennies imo, no way you couldn't see this in the interview process read more

First Round - Rude ahhhh Bartender - Sports Bars Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

My husband and I are making our way through the "alphabet" of restaurants in Omaha that we haven't tried, and our F choice was First Round. We'd heard great things about it, and those things we heard were not wrong! First Round is located in the Blackstone District, which is a bustling neighborhood so parking can be a little hard to find on busy days. We found a spot after circling for a while and made our way to First Round. When we walked in, I was immediately greeted with a rush of fun music and the cool murals and decor. There are a bajillion TVs hung around the interior, so I could see this being a great spot to catch a game! There is a nice patio outside with colorful picnic tables, but we were there in winter so didn't get to try those out. It would be fun in summer to have a few drinks out on the patio - so we will have to go back for that. Our server was excellent, and super cheery. She had good recommendations, and updated us on the status of each item as she brought previous items out, which I really appreciated. We ordered a few appetizers/sides to begin: -Street Corn "Bases Loaded" Fries: If you're a fan of Elote, these are crinkle cut fries topped with all of those same things you find on Elote. The fries themselves were yummy even without all those toppings, so add them on and it's a home run! -Fried Mac & Cheese Bites: These were AMAZING and super well seasoned with tasty batter. They came with the Calabrian Mayo dip, that was so tangy and delicious. The order came with four bites, but they are giant so one or two per person is enough. I had to cut my one bite into quarters LOL! -Sirloin Skewers: Yum! These were little skewers with steak, veggies, and a topping of salsa verde. They were hearty and tasty. My husband isn't a fan of char on his steak, which these had - but I loved them. The char was on the outside of the steak bits, but the inside was soft and perfectly cooked. -Street Corn Quesadilla: This was so flavorful, with the chicken inside perfectly cooked, and the corn and lime crema mixture making it mouthwateringly tangy. It was huge, and could be a meal on its own. I even took half of it home in a box and reheated later for a snack and it was still great! For our entrees, we ordered a few things our server recommend, and we shared them both: -Wellington Pocket: I was surprised they had a beef wellington for $12.99, and especially one this divine! The puff pastry was light and not too thick/heavy, and it had a mustard sauce and some duxelles layered inside. The only thing that would have made it better would be a little gravy/brown sauce on the outside, but then it wouldn't be a handheld type item, which is the menu it was on (the In the Pocket section, which their online menu says "think of hot pockets" haha) -Chili Cheese Dog: I am not a huge fan of hotdogs in general, but this was GOOD! The chili was more on the sweet side, almost like a Mole, and the sausage itself was really high quality and full of flavor. First Round is fun, affordable, and above all else, has great food and service - that's a perfect 10/10 from me! read more

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I know what you're thinking. "Is Blackstone big enough to support 2 sports bars?" and the answer is not really, but if you're looking for a sports bar in Blackstone, this is the one to go to. 90s themed through and through with some of the best bar food I've had in town, I absolutely loved my time at First Round when I came in for lunch shortly after they opened. From their tasty appetizers, to their flavorful sauces on their wings and delicious burgers, First round was a hit for me through and through. Being a 90s kid, The playlist was a nostalgic flashback to my youth. Playing all the greatest bangers 90s alternative and hip hop had to offer. The service was stellar and one of the owners was working the bar and he was a delight to chat with. I need to come back here for a Husker game one of these Saturdays! read more

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This restaurant is located in a hip and trendy district just outside of downtown. It has like an 80s theme and has a lot of personality. They have a huge dining area with a full bar with seating, that is where I sat. There is also small patio out front of the restaurant. It is a very colorful restaurant and there metered street parking available within a reasonable walking distance. You will find televisions above the bar area and a couple of coin operated video games in the corner that you can play. The bar has a few signature cocktails and has exotic hot dogs, fries, wings, salads, walking tacos and fried uncrustables. It is a very eclectic menu, with lots of variety. The drink menu is in an old VHS tape case. The staff there was friendly enough. It took them a while to warm up I guess. I ordered the the Philly hot dog with cajun fries. It took about 15 minutes for me to get my food. It was a lot of food. I could not finish it all. It was fresh hot and tasty. I was a unique dog and I liked it a lot. I had a couple of their cocktails and they were just OK, for me. Nothing to write home about. Anyway, this restaurant has a hip vibe. I was picking up what they were putting down. If the service was a little better, this would have easily been a 5 star experience. The colorful mural that covers the dining area wall is awesome. If you are looking for a sports bar, with some unique and tasty food, look no further. This is your spot. read more

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I took a friend from Minneapolis to Longbranch last week and we had an exceptional lunch and overall experience. Andy and his entire team were incredibly accommodating, and the food was outstanding. The wings are hands-down the best around. Wishing them continued success in the future! -- Keith Powell read more

Went to First Round on 168th & Center. They have really upgraded the building with outdoor seating and too many TVs to count. Our server (Hannah), was great. I had a Pork Tenderloin Sandwich. My wife got a The Jordan. Both were very good. We'll be back. read more

everyone super nice love the bartender and the atmosphere, but the man guarding the bathrooms is really rude. I just need to pee my guy. Leave me the fuck alone. like why you counting the amount of girl in the bathroom leave us alone. Heard him tell somebody to stop talking about that subject like we don't got freedom of speech. read more

I went to the bar got yelled at by a blonde bar tender becausei tipped her one dollar almost got kicked out for literally doing nothing.

Review update: I went in for March madness tonight and all the tv screens inside the restaurant really make sure you can't miss a game!! Much appreciated. I ordered the street corn quesadilla and it was so good! I also got a side of mac and cheese which had a crazyyyy cheese pull- I was impressed by that. Definitely a place I will be hitting for happy hour in the future. Our server was also super fun and made sure to check in on us even though it was super busy which was appreciated. read more

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We came here because we were meeting my girlfriend's friend while we were in town visiting. Her friend has celiac disease and double checked to make sure there was a menu she could order from before choosing this spot. Our waiter did a good job to double check that there was a separate fryer for the gluten free options. I ordered the Rodman, my girlfriend ordered the T-Mac and her friend ordered the GF T-Mac. The food was good and our server was great at making sure to follow up with us. The place had a 90's theme to it from the art on the wall to the Street Fighter and NBA Jam arcade cabinets. It's a nice little spot to kick back to watch the game or order a few drinks. We had a good time just eating and chatting it up. read more

My first round at First Round was a total knockout I am such a fan of local art and an urban vibe- so this was the spot for me! The walls are filled with murals from local artists, which was so fun to see and definitely instagram worthy. I had to try "The Philly" hotdog and it was incredible. A sausage link + pulled pork with peppers and onions all on a grilled bun *cue drool. The side vegetables were insane as well- so delicious and well seasoned. Our waitress said the owners source the veg from their own garden and recommended a side of salsa verde with them. I will definitely be back! read more

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The chicken was very dry and the breading was terrible. I would not recommend It was also cold. read more

First Round - Chicken sandwich. Would not recommend. - Sports Bars Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Great atmosphere. Right in the heart of the Blackstone district. Lots of people eating sandwiches I ate the appetizers sirloin stick and Mac and Cheese balls. Service was on point and food came out as soon as they could to perfection read more

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Stumbled upon this place while just walking the streets. It was trivia night, seemed to be a fun group that was in there. Bartender was very attentive, but I was the only one at the bar. Had an absolutely amazing Mexican street corn and chicken quesadilla, and some wings that had a really good smokey flavor read more

First Round - Street Corn Quesadilla - Sports Bars Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Great service & very interesting chili cheese fries. The flavor and seasoning was there. Amazing customer service on a busy holiday weekend and I can't wait to go back to try the games. Darts, Shuffle Boards, and ample seating indoor and outdoor. Will update upon second visit read more

First Round - Chili Cheese Fry - Sports Bars Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

We are at the first round West. Poor happy hour. We will probably not come back. Let's do some daily specials and happy hour appetizers. You are out west but we are not all living high on the hog out here. read more

Amazing experience and service from our server Joseph. I got a steak sandwich of some sort and it was very good. Tender and well seasoned steak on a fluffy bun. I got the corn as a side and can't wait to get it again read more

Eh it was a Thursday and the football was on the screen. Probably waited a good 20-30 min for someone to take our order. Drinks took another 39 min to arrive. Ordered food and it took another 39-45 min but most items were missing like sides and wings. Took multiple times to get the right orders. Staff was confused and seemed lost. Gonna take a lot for this place to succeed. Think there was a total of 3-4 staff and possibly 30 customers. Gonna need to pay for staff that can take care of multiple customers at once. read more

We went on one of the first weekends they were opened and the vibe of the place is really cool. They've leaned into the sports bar atmosphere that has been a little lacking in black stone with so many tv's which is super cool for game days! I did ask for a certain game to be put on, and the waitress said she would have it done but then it wasn't on and she didn't say anything else so I asked the bartender. He told me they didn't get that channel--which no big deal! But someone over heard me ask (I think the manager) and he came over and was able to put it on for us. (They're still figuring it all out so I wasn't super worried) after the game was on our waitress came back and said they didn't get the channel. So there was a bit of a communication mix up but it wasn't going to be the end all be all of our experience. The waitress let us know their menu was limited since they're still new--but I did see today they are starting to offer brunch Saturday, Sunday and Monday so I'm intrigued to see what that menu is like! They have some really different concepts drink and food wise. We haven't tried a lot on the menu but we were a little disappointed that the Mac and cheese bites were more like wedges of fried Mac and cheese vs individual bites (we thought it'd be somewhere between a cheese curd and mozzarella stick, but they were much larger). We have been back since, but it was on a husker game day so the place was absolutely jam packed & was standing room only! I really think this spot will do well in black stone once it's past that opening/working out the new kinks phase. I'm looking forward to going again for brunch! read more

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I'll start with the good- the service was very good, and it has a solid TV situation to watch the game. No complaints with either of those things. The bad, well, was the food. Tried a number of dishes at this place the other night and "underwhelmed" would be quite generous. The pork verde sandwich had pork drier than the Sahara, very little verde sauce and coleslaw, and the "white sauce" is just cheese whiz. Sandwich was unfinishable. Also tried the Mac n cheese burger, which ratio of bun, (1 inch thick pieces of texas toast), to fried Mac n cheese (1/2 inch thick) to burger (smashburger) made it so the only way to make the sandwich edible was to deconstruct it. The burger patty was thin, incredibly dry, and for some reason tasted like unsauced meatloaf. Next was the beef Wellington pocket, which again was dry and the mushrooms in the pocket tasted like they were cooked in the dirt from the forest they were harvested in. Not a bad spot to have a beer or two and watch a game, but would recommend eating elsewhere if you have other options for lunch and dinner. read more

Urban vibe with a sports twist! We decided to check out first round on a husker game day. Drink specials are on point! A tower of bush light only $25 was awesome! The food was really good. We had the wings, and TMac which was pretty good. The portions are worth the money. My low rating comes mainly from the service. Granted it was game day and busy, the service was terrible. It took about 25 mins before we could even order- this was before it got busy. No server ever checked back with us, we constantly had to ask someone when we needed refills etc. If you anticipate a busy night, maybe have more staff on hand to handle the volume. It was really frustrating to see staff sitting at the table next to us chatting with friends as our table sat without any drinks. We might try again on a less busy day, the food is worth coming back for. I just hope the service improves. read more

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Ugh they have the best Mac n cheese ever. The server didn't really talk to us but I don't mind, we aren't much of talkers. It was super packed but that's to be expected. If anything , go for the Mac n cheese! Literally craving it right now read more

I went to this location earlier this year in the summer time with friends. food was nasty, drinks were mediocre, location was decent the street view gives you something to look at while sitting on the outside patio. The servers were nice but I probably won't go back to this bar. read more

Food could improve a lot. Great location but needs to be better with this. In addition, kept garage open on a cold day which didn't help while watching a game. read more

Super fun space with really great food and drink options. Their menu is both random and super well curated. The vibe was so fun for a couple of 30 something's read more

This place definitely deserves 5 stars! Food was delicious with generous portions. The waitstaff were friendly and kept checking in on us. If you're in the mood for music and a drink this is your place! read more

If you're looking to get a drink at a bar on a busy Friday/ Saturday good luck. Bartenders here are absolutely awful- make direct eye contact with you and simply not help you. I waited 20 minutes, didn't get served and then they did last call, where they still did not even attempt to look certain peoples way. Absolute joke of a bar staff read more

My husband and I ordered for pick up and we had submitted it before leaving our hotel which was about 15 minutes away. It said the order would be ready in 17-20 minutes so it was perfect timing or so we thought. My husband went inside and had texted me that the food wasn't ready yet even though we got the alert it was ready for pick up. Alright no big deal, we're patient people. My husband ended up waiting for about 20 minutes more and we left back to our hotel. We ordered the street corn quesadilla, a side of mac n cheese, and hot honey wings with fries. Guess what we got? The street corn quesadilla, side of mac n cheese and a small plate of fries and a large plate of fries with NO WINGS. Food was mid at best. Would never go again or recommend it to anyone. No wonder this place has 3 stars on doordash. We really tried not letting the bad reviews steer us away, but this place is a disappointment. read more

This was my very first AND LAST time here. Straight to the point; I asked for wings (they come char buffed) which I saw on the menu and order a lot at other places. The wings I got were burnt black (picture included). I told the bartender who I guess was also the manager ( like 5'4" brown hair with highlights) and said I will pay for my drink but I'm not paying for burnt wings, she told me this is what char buff is, and I told her I'm not paying for those wings but I'm ready to pay for my drink. When I got my tab I checked and they charged me a walk out fee (picture included) . I then asked what that was about because I didn't walk out. She said there was absolutely no way for those wings to come off without charging me. She also said there was absolutely nothing wrong with the wings. I have worked as a bartender and server for about 4 years and never saw this (walkout fee where a void should be) so I took a picture. She then got offended I took a picture and told me since I was having such a bad day I don't have to pay - with a rude tone- . Very unprofessional from a manager perspective. And you can't convince me those wings weren't burnt. read more

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I've not been inside the actual location, but I did order delivery for the first time the other night and it was remarkable. I had the Philly dog and the salsa Verde wings. I didn't really know what to expect from either of those items since I never heard of either one before but they exceeded my expectations. This is probably gonna be my new wing spot in the area. I will definitely bring friends and family and come there in person. Excellent job to the owners and the chefs. Thanks! read more

First Round - Salsa Verde wings - Sports Bars Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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The atmosphere is great for a sports game/ grabbing a drink. I have eaten there twice and would not recommend getting food. The fried uncrustable is NOT an uncrustable, the walking taco is just nachos. Both items very poorly constructed & bland. Given this place is brand new I hope they improve their food approach. Lots of potential but fell way short. read more

First Round - Fried uncrustable - Sports Bars Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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"The Lemon Pepper wings at First Round are absolutely amazing! The service is top-notch, and the ambiance is fantastic. If you're not watching your sporting events at First Round, then what are you even doing with your life? ‍" read more

Delicious food! The T-Mac (make sure to add bacon) and Fried Uncrustable are out of this world! Can't wait to come back and try some more original dishes. Kudos to staff also! Love the decor and music choices too. read more

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Fantastic food!!! Really great elevated bar food with good touches of nostalgia. Excellent place to watch some sports, and transitions into a fun and exciting night spot. Bartenders a friendly, knowledgeable and do an excellent job of making sure you're taken care of. Highly recommended place!!! read more