This is a local business with authentic southern (mostly Cajun and maybe some Creole?) food. The…read morefood is absolutely fantastic and has the feel of coming straight out of a relative's kitchen in Louisiana. I've tried the majority of the dishes at this point and loved them all. There are a few things to note, though. This isn't health food, but it's not meant to be! It's comfort food. A number of dishes tend to be on the salty side (and there is some variation), but never too salty for me. For some that have lower salt diets, though, it may be a bit much. The portions are large, and when you factor in that many come with a side and cornbread, it usually means two meals from one order for me. This is a family run restaurant and the atmosphere reflects that - everyone is nice and familiar with each other. Depending on how many people are working and how busy it is, it may take a minute before your order gets taken. And it's not fast food, so plan to spend a little time waiting while your order is cooked. You can alleviate that somewhat by calling in an order or using their website. There's usually a special of the day that knocks a couple bucks off the price of that dish. Everything I've tried has been great and well-cooked. It doesn't seem possible to go wrong with anything on the menu. I will point out that, for me, these are currently the best wings in town (triple heat is my favorite, but they're all worth trying).

I stopped in for dinner about an hour before closing. The owner is a friend of a friend and I…read morepromised to stop in the next time I spent time in Lincoln for work. The food is OUTSTANDING and pretty much made to order. This means you should take your time while you're here. But the food is worth any wait! I ordered Cajun Alfredo with chicken. The owner came back and confirmed I get up to 2 meats so I added sausage as well. The flavor is perfect and not overly spicy. Not only did I get a large portion, but it also came with a side!! He recommended the greens and they did not disappoint. Do be cautious of you order greens though, I did pull out some bones from my portion, which only solidifies to me that they were done right. And the cornbread was also just as flavorful as the rest of the meal. When cornbread is done right, it could be a delicacy. Definitely plan to return and try other items on the menu any time I'm in town. If you like Creole and Cajun cuisine, this is an excellent spot.

I'm so happy I know where to go for good seafood boil in Lincoln! I believe they have a special…read moreeveryday. My family of 10 came on a Monday. We were seated right away. Most of us ordered the special which included a pound of crab, shrimp, corn, potatoe and an egg. You can pick your sauce and spicy level. There's also no spice for my peeps who can't handle the heat. The seafood was cooked perfectly and the sauce is tasty. I ordered the house special which is a combination of all of their sauces. The Asian in me has to order rice with this everytime lol. My toddler enjoyed the chicken nuggets, but there were also fish sticks and chicken tenders on the kids menu. Ambiance is casual, there's a good amount of seating. The restaurant is located in the mall.

The Laughing Crab is so unique. The menu is extremely versatile and truly has something for…read moreeveryone. The staff is friendly. I thought most of the food was wonderful, especially the crab legs and shrimp. However, I would pass on the oysters and crawfish in the future. I found them a little underwhelming. If you're getting a sauce, just beware that it's a lot of sauce. I'd definitely like to go back and try something new!

There's truly no place quite like this. It has become one of our very favorite places to celebrate…read morelife's special moments -- whether with family, friends, or even my clients. Every visit seems to create another unforgettable memory. One of my clients' families especially loved kids' night, and it turned into such a fun and memorable experience for them. As for my own family, we've learned to schedule later dinner reservations because once we're there, it's hard to leave! Some of my sweetest memories are from bringing my mother here while she was still with us. We often ended up being the last ones there at closing because we were enjoying ourselves so much. Kevin and his staff were always incredibly gracious, never making us feel rushed, and consistently treating us like family. That kindness leaves a lasting impression. Reading some of the less-than-positive reviews honestly surprises me because our experience over the years has been consistently wonderful. We've always received excellent service, enjoyed the entertainment, appreciated the comfortable atmosphere and beautiful views from every table, and loved the nostalgia throughout the restaurant and memorabilia. And the food? Absolutely enjoyable every time. Considering the unique experience, atmosphere, entertainment, and very reasonable pricing, I think expectations should be balanced accordingly. Personally, I genuinely enjoy the food here -- often more than at many other restaurants in town. This place is special, and we will continue making memories here for years to come.

As an Elite Yelp Reviewer, I seldom, if ever rate something one star. To achieve that low of a…read morerating the establishment has to miss on every category - food, service,, and the theme or mission of their place (when they have one). Screamers Family Restaurant, unfortunately, forced me to rate them a single star for those very reasons. We wanted to try it as we'd heard from a friend or two that it was good. And to be fair, my harsh review is just "my opinion". The establishment was very busy when we entered with mostly families, many of multiple generations. Our table for our party of four was located near the front, by the check-in and the bar, was two nondescript square tables, pushed together and basic metal chairs with a slight pad on the seat and back. Nothing special, just functional. Our server took a while to appear. Maybe she was "performing". Screamers is a "musical performance restaurant" where the servers take turns grabbing the mic and belting out loud (and not always good) show tunes and songs from the theater performances they've done in their "other job". I expected really good vocals. Only one of four had that. And It was very loud. And that's not something I generally note in my reviews. I believe a loud restaurant is one where people are enjoying themselves. In this case the restaurant was loud because the servers made it so by screaming into the mic...hence the name? Once our server arrived, we ordered appetizers. She raved about their wings, so we went for them. I specifically and carefully explained to her that I wanted 12 wings "naked" with two sauces on the side - BBQ and Buffalo. I also asked for both Ranch and Blue Cheese for dipping. In about 15 minutes what arrived was 12 wings - 6 tossed in BBQ and six in Buffalo with two servings of Ranch on the side. A total miss. I mentioned it to her and she said - "Oh, I'm sorry about that." - and then exited. I was dumbfounded. In two minutes she was "screaming" into the mic. I wondered....is she here to serve or sing? She seems unable to do both. With atmosphere, service, and theme covered - let's get to the food. We ordered two grilled salmon, "Prime" rib, and meatloaf. The salmon was overdone, but looked good. The potatoes and fries served with each were acceptable. The "Prime" rib was a tough piece of beef rib that was almost inedible. My order - their "famous" meatloaf was not good at all. First of all, it was sliced into rectangular medallions that were then microwaved and topped with a fairly tasteless tomato sauce. This is the first time I've EVER had meatloaf that was sliced, reheated and then covered to the point of no recognition with sauce...at least place it under the broiler and sear the sauce to the top! Now with all of this said, I'm sure the owners of Screamers are good people with great hopes and intentions. And the reviews we've heard from others were that the place was good. So maybe I experienced the perfect storm...or maybe my expectations are just too high and others have much lower expectations and are happy here. But my belief is that I need to be honest in my opinion. I worked in a steakhouse in my college years. Met my wife there. I'm a foodie and I love trying new restaurants. I tried Screamers Family Restaurant and I don't think I'll try it again. It was a rare "One-Star" for me. You may feel differently if you try it. To each his own.

Excellent Thai, great people. I don't need to write 85 characters to describe how good this is. I…read moregive yelp 1 star.

A Blessing in Lincoln and in your Belly! On a road trip, we wanted something other than interchange…read morefare and opted for Thai off of I80. It's a quiet unassuming storefront. The staff were attentive and friendly. We ordered fresh spring rolls, coconut soup, and a stir fry with chicken. All were tasty and and filling. Portions were large, though I did finish the stir fry . Spice level is on a 1-10 scale and a 6 was plenty warming for me. They don't seem to have lunch portions but don't let that stop you from joining them for a meal.

Always a great experience! Had the pad Thai and the fried rice which was delicious! Service was…read moregood, so was the food!

We were seated immediately. They have a big restaurant but they set us up in a corner away from the…read morerest of the crowd. Honestly felt a little forgotten. They dont have all drinks on the menu and the menu is not updated. They did tell us what was not available but was a generic dont have these and just slid his fingers on the menu. I finally got an iced lemon tea. We initially ordered egg rolls and a hot pot. We ordered spicy soup together with bok choy fungus( wood ear mushrooms) Beef, spam, fishballs and jumbo shrimp and egg noodles with a side of white rice. The soup came with a burner and it wasnt powerful enough to boil the soup on the pot. The pot had no definite style to it. Tasted like soy bean soup with some sichuan peppers. Not excessively spicy and not very flavourful. Our ingredients took a long while to come out- and our egg rolls eventually never came. Practically all the ingredients were frozen with the exception of the fungi and the egg noodles. The sauce station looks thrown together with takeout containers and plenty of sauce. The bbq sauce had part of a spoon which was broken off in the sauce. The sauces are similar to haidilao type just not as fresh. But the chives looked a little greyish. Overall, service is not fantastic. We did remind them multiple times about the egg rolls, but it still didn't ever arrive. They at least took it off the bill. We forgot to check about the missing bakchoy. Not sure we will be back anytime soon. Hubby wasn't quite happy with our dinner last night.

Where has this gem been? Tucked away with barely a view from a busy street or destination shopping…read morecenter is where. North off 27th is where. Nowhere is where. But no matter where you may live or visit in Lincoln, this is worth the drive home because the longer your drive after dinner, the more your reverie about the experience, a combination of excellent food and silky ambiance.

Went here after a lot of people had told me this was the best Italian restaurant in Lincoln. After…read morebeing seated, we got bread. It was definitely not Olive Garden! Not crunchy, not salty and buttery, just bread. Soup and salad came, I had the soup. It was a pleasant cream based soup and I did enjoy it. I had saltimbocca for my main course served over angel hair pasta. Chicken was good and crunchy and was countered with the tangy sauce in a good way. I would oddly enough still say Olive Garden is better but it wasn't bad and I would go back again.

Be consistent with the food Plate was hot, food was not!…read moreHusband ordered a burrito and the ends of the burrito were warm but the majority of it was cold We used to eat at Hacienda Real every Tuesday but haven't for over two years. We do like to patronize local restaurants

Overcharges - beware!. I ordered a $6 bean dip as the big sign up front said, and it ended up…read morebeing $8.50 - with no chips (which I was not expecting, but is usually given at the south location). When I pointed out the sign, they said the price is now $7.50 and then there was a .29 service charge. Then to that total was added almost 10% tax. I thought tax is 7.25%. I can't trust this place anymore. It's sad because I used to like their food.

Mr. Hui's has consistently served some of my favorite Chinese food in Lincoln. The menu offers a…read morewide variety of traditional favorites, and everything I've tried has been flavorful and freshly prepared. The ambience is very casual. The portions are generous, making it a great value whether you're dining in or ordering takeout. Service is always fast, and the staff is friendly and efficient. I especially appreciate that the food arrives hot and is consistently prepared every visit. It's one of those reliable restaurants you can always count on when you're craving good Chinese food.

Always friendly and food is amazing. Restaurant is always clean. Delivery is timely and is always…read moredelivered hot.

One of my favorite restaurants in Lincoln. I recently visited the green gateau for a rehearsal…read moredinner. The service was kind, quick and attentive and the food was delicious- per usual! We had Brussels sprouts and calamari for appetizers. Both dishes were crispy and had great flavor. The sprouts had a sweet balsamic glaze which complimented the earthiness well. The calamari had an airy, crispy breading and a plethora of sauces to choose from for dipping, my favorite being the cocktail sauce which was savory and tangy. For the entree I had a lettuce wrapped cheeseburger and I was really impressed. The beef was juicy and fresh while the condiments were fresh as well. The fries were so good, too! They were crispy, seasoned well and tasted amazing with the ranch. For dessert we had crème brûlée, YUM! The sugar coating was a perfect amount of waxy and sweet, and balanced well with the vanilla custard. The custard was creamy, decadent and super satisfying. The vibe of the restaurant is homey, upscale and warm, great place for a celebration or date night.

If you want a memorable dining experience in Lincoln, NE this is your spot. Their beignets are the…read morebest I've ever had, the espresso muffin... so moist and flavorful. The soup flight? Each one is so good. We threw down at this restaurant. The drinks and service is just as good. The team here knows what they are doing. They served us up quick and gave me a very memorable birthday brunch. The only downside is parking, especially if it's a busy weekend! Come early, plan ahead. There's limited free street parking. I strongly recommend making a reservation online. We had one, but still had to wait about 15-20 minutes for a table. The food and experience was worth the wait.

I flew into Lincoln, Nebraska for the day and came across this great little restaurant! We were…read moregreeted by the staff right when we arrived and decided to sit outside on the patio, which had great views of the downtown nightlife. Our server was friendly and attentive. I ordered the cheesesteak, while my buddy got the sirloin steak with pasta salad and Texas toast. My cheesesteak was excellent! The steak was juicy and tender, and the bread was soft--just how I like it. My buddy said his steak was very good as well, so I'd say we made two great choices! I'd definitely come back here again. Two thumbs up!

The raspberry beret burger was incredible! Might be my favorite burger I've had to date, even as…read moresomeone who doesn't often love red meat. The flavors were perfect and I'll be thinking about it for awhile. Waffle fries were good & highly recommend the garlic aoili sauce for dipping. Was in Lincoln for a work conference and this came recommend as someone in our group was vegan. It was a solid option! Active on a Wednesday night but we were able to get seated as a group of 10 immediately. Kind servers and solid service. Definitely will be back if I'm in Lincoln again & will recommend to others.