The food at Jackson Street Tavern is some of the best in Omaha! There's nothing on the menu that we haven't enjoyed. The service is prompt and professional but also very friendly. On beautiful summer evenings the garage door is open and you can sit on the patio and enjoy the view of the historic Old Market. Or sit at the bar for great service. Don't miss this great Omaha restaurant. read more

In town visiting our kids from Florida and we stopped in JST for lunch yesterday. My lunch was absolutely delicious! I had The Cobblestone salad... Chef's kiss. The steak was cooked perfectly! We were sat right upfront to over look the old market and it was clean and I loved the home feel of the space, very casual and comfortable. Our server (ugh, can't remember his name) was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and attentive. The ONLY thing that was a downside is that on yelp it says the restaurant is pet friendly and that is not the case. We traveled with our puppy and we had to leave her back at my daughter's apartment downtown which was a big bummer. Other than that, not one single bad this to say. read more

JST is an old standby for brunch in the Old Market. Typical street parking or there is a parking garage about a half block away. We were seated promptly on a Sunday morning, but it was getting busier when we left. The California omelet is my go-to with the fresh avocado! They do have a full brunch cocktail menu available as well. Service is always good and reliable. read more

Jackson Street Tavern - California omelet - New American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

We found Jackson Street Tavern on Yelp while looking for a place to eat that was 1. walkable to our hotel, and 2. would have hamburgers for the kids. This fit the bill so we walked over around 5pm one evening for an early dinner after spending the day exploring the zoo. When we arrived the place was pretty empty - think maybe two tables occupied, and the hostess asked us if we had a reservation. We did not, and honestly she seemed a bit put out for a bit. I kind of wondered if we were going to be able to eat in this empty restaurant, but alas she decided it was okay and we were seated. This is one of my pet peeves at restaurants. I know, I know, that there could have been a ton of business booked for later, but it's such a bad look to make such a big deal about reservations when the place is empty. Also - while it did start to fill it was by no means full by the time we left. At any rate, things perked up at that point and we all got seated, ordered drinks, food etc. and had a good time. The server was kind and thoughtful and the food was pretty tasty. I had the fish and chips and shared it with my husband as the entrees are a good size here. My six year old had the kids hamburger, though we did have a bit of a scare when the server said "your cheeseburger will be out soon!" we had a long wait on the kids meal and when she said cheeseburger I immediately said - "no cheese!" the menu item was described as a "hamburger" with no mention of cheese and our kid doesn't like cheese her burgers so that was a really close call. I sort of got the impression that server wasn't accustomed to kids, but when the burger came out it was right and even though she had to wait, my kiddo gave it two thumbs up. Overall this is a good pub style restaurant in Old Town. Nothing really to write home about, but they do have decent food and local beers which was all we really cared about after a long day at the zoo. read more

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Staff is incredibly friendly here. I actually got to go with a group during a conference. I got their steak sandwich with fries and really enjoyed the cook on the steak and the flavor of the sandwich. Good place for groups and I've had a descent and tasty meal eating here. read more

My better half & I happened to be downtown and was looking for a chill spot to grab a cocktail. We popped into JST and the whole vibe was solid. However, the highlight is when that big garage door is open and the whole spot has that breezy, Old Market open‑air energy that makes you want to stay awhile. Food wise- We split the Nebraska Burger and the Shrimp Scampi, and both were delicious. The burger had that perfect local‑beef richness everyone raves about, and the scampi was buttery, garlicky, and exactly what you want it to be. Zero misses. Drink wise- My better half ordered the Strawtini and immediately hit me with the "oh wow" face. She said it was amazing. I tried the Old Infusion, and it just wasn't for me... so I pivoted to a dirty martini, and that one landed perfectly. Clean, cold, and DIRTY dirty. Everything a dirty martini should be. Service wise- On point the whole time. Friendly, quick, and genuinely attentive. We'll definitely be popping back in when we're downtown this summer. Great food, great drinks, great service. read more

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The most tender, juicy steak i've had at a reasonable price! Sweet potato fries were delicious with their ranch. Would recommend as a cute date place. They're pretty busy though so make a reservation if you're planning to go during dinner hours read more

Jackson Street Tavern - sweet potato fries - New American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Jackson Street Tavern has a great neighborhood vibe and is a really enjoyable spot for dinner. The food was good overall, and the charcuterie board definitely hit the spot--it was a great way to start the meal. The steaks were flavorful, but they came out slightly more undercooked than expected. The prices are on the higher end, but the atmosphere and quality make it worth checking out. Overall, a solid experience, and I'd come back again. read more

Jackson Street Tavern - Charcuterie Board - New American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Best spot for delicious poutine in Omaha! A great place to grab a drink and have lunch or dinner! Love the poutine and the steak sandwich! We had great service and love the location! Can't wait to go back n read more

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I've passed this place so many times while in old market and the patio is always packed and now after my visit I understand why. This is the type of restaurant you decide on specifically when you can't decide on where you to go to eat. I know a bit of a paradox, but I think you know what I mean. They have an array of options to satisfy any taste bud and everything they do, they do well. Loved sitting on the patio to people watch! read more

On our way home from Clarinda, IA to fly out of Omaha to NJ we found the place in The Old Market area. The service is friendly, patient and knowledgeable. The place itself has indoor and outdoor sitting with a very tavern feel. Wood everything. There are TVs with sports on and the tables have mismatched chairs! So cool. And the food is made to order so have a drink while you wait. I had the JST Steak sandwich with sweet potatoes fries and my daughter had the Nebraska burger with house fries and both meals were delicious. So juicy, and the steak sandwich is a real steak not chopped up strips or slices. A+ read more

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We had an exceptionally nice lunch. Service was friendly and attentive, restaurant was relatively quiet for mid afternoon. We enjoyed the charcuterie plate was which was really generous for two people. Pretty outdoor seating area works well during good weather. Metered Street parking is available but can be a little tight during busy times. Difficult these days to find a restaurant open during the day for a meal and Jackson Street Tavern is definitely a place to stop! We also had the ribeye, which was a very good meal that included mashed potatoes, sautéed mushrooms, and shoestring onion rings. Can you say : to go box?! Overall, a nice visit to an old haunt. A little bit of sticker shock for the price of the meal for two people, but I think that's just the general direction of things these days. Full bar service available as well as many N/A options. Highly recommend the Jackson Street Tavern ! read more

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We went Monday late afternoon and the front of the restaurant is roll top doors and they were open so it felt like an open air restaurant on the beautiful day. We go lunch food, burger and salad. The plates were quite huge and we had to take home 1/2 our meals. The burger is fresh made (not a frozen puck) and tasted nice and beefy. The salad was meal sized with quality toppings and freshly cooked fish. This restaurant was not crowded. If you find yourself in Old Market and want a relaxing meal, this is the place to go. read more

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My husband and I stopped into Jackson Street Tavern after a day downtown, and we were so happy at the discovery! The whole ambiance was very homey and casual, with an exposed ceiling, wood panel walls, black and white photos, and industrial looking hanging lights. The staff were also really kind and chill and gave great recommendations. And the laid-back/cool vibe also translated to the food. Very hearty, big portions, and super tasty! We started with a Caesar Salad and the Poutine, and both were excellent. The Caesar was well dressed and large (we shared it), and the Poutine was also a big portion and had lots of toppings of a brown demi-glace gravy, cheese curds, and chives. Our entrees were also amazing: -My husband got the Jammin Salmon, which was a good size filet, topped with a jerk rub, pineapple mango salsa, and a side of jasmine rice - which sounds like a lot of different components, but all the flavors worked so well together! -I got the Gnocchi Saltimbocca (I'm a huge Gnocchi fan), and this dish was AWESOME. Proschiutto wrapped pieces of chicken, delicious béchamel sauce, and of course the pillowy gnocchi. It reminded me of a fancy version of the Chicken and Gnocchi from Jimi D's. It was so simiar that I Googled and found out the two are related restaurants! Love it. We were stuffed at this point, but had to top off our meal with something sweet, and we picked the Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding. We are both bread pudding fans, and this was one of the best we've had! Not too sweet in terms of the bread pudding portion, but topped with caramel, vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream - so definitely a nice dessert, but not overly sweet! If you're in the downtown area and looking for a nice local spot with great food at a nice price, give Jackson Street Tavern a try - you will definitely find something to fall in love with! read more

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Ambiance was nice and service was excellent. The chicken parmigiana was ok. Chicken breast needed to be tenderized or butterflied.

Stopped in for dinner with friends on my last night in town. We ate on the patio and it was perfect weather with perfect service. We shared a platter of wings to start and I moved on to a Nebraska burger with a side of poutine for my main. The burger was huge and a bit under seasoned, but cooked a perfect medium. The Dogfish Head was served cold and the poutine was a generous portion. read more

Jackson Street Tavern - Nebraska burger with a side of poutine - New American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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I came here for dinner with some friends. It was my first time here. It was in the Blackstone area and the restaurant had a cool vibe. We came on a night after the dinner rush so it was not busy at all. We were seated immediately. Our waiter Zane came to our table and once he learned it was our first time, he gave us recommendations on the menu. I chose the spicy margarita which was excellent. It had a good amount of spice and I could also taste the alcohol. For my meal I got the ahi tuna, it was cooked perfectly. Zane checked on us multiple times and made sure we had everything we needed. This place had a laid back atmosphere, great staff and food and I will definitely be back. read more

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Great spot for a large group! Came here with the whole extended family without a reservation and they were able to accommodate us without too much of a wait. Service was fine, especially for our big group. Food came out quickly and everyone got the correct order. We really enjoyed the salad and their charcuterie board with some lovely wine. Definitely would order the same food on our return visit - it was that good!! read more

Jackson Street Tavern - Salad - New American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Amazing, one of, if not the BEST chicken sandwiches I've had from a restaurant. So crispy and perfectly cooked, plus this thing was HUGE. We came on a Sunday night and were able to get seated extremely easily and were served extremely quickly. Always a cozy environment at JST! read more

Jackson Street Tavern - Chicken Sandwich - New American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Great at atmosphere and friendly, attentive staff. Super laid back. Best Reuben I've had in awhile. I wish the fries were done a little more with some crisp, but I'm not going to let that ruin a review. Boss had the Nebraska Burger -woth a very meaty patty, bacon and melty cheese. He concured on the fries. Our associate had the Caesar salad, which came with an odd offering of added strawberries, blueberries and almonds. He actually raved about it. We also split the poutine that was good, bit the fries struggled to hold up. Still, would have no issues returning or recommending Jackson's. read more

Jackson Street Tavern - Tavern Reuben w/ hand out fries - New American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Downtown Omaha has a ton of choices, and each one has a little something different. Whether you want casual, bar & grille, or maybe a little upscale, you'll have good luck at Jackson Street Tavern. The menu alone has great range, even if that range isn't all that deep. But from Bolognese through seafood to the predictable steak specialities, there is something for most anyone. In a hurry, I chose some mac 'n cheese with a bleu cheese/chicken kicker and it was really solid. Creamy macaroni, great cheesy sauce, and coupled with a protein makes for an excellent plate. My lovely wife selected the shrimp tacos (and paired that unconventionally with killer sweet potato fries) and the tacos got it done. It's Nebraska, so the shrimp probably isn't as local as beef or pork options, but they were good all the same. Park on the street, if you can, and reserve ahead if you have the time. The service is friendly and attentive, pricing is a smidge high but aligned with the area, and the space is minimally decorated but still very tasteful. If the garage door is open to the street in nicer weather, then the space spills on to the patio to extend the vibe. Great space, good food, and a great spot. read more

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Stopped in for lunch so glad we did. Service was spot on as was the food. I ordered the special soup of the day which was buffalo chicken. I do not like big pieces of chicken really I prefer shredded. However this was perfect. It had very small cubes of chicken and not too much of it, and the cream base was just right as far as spice level, and there was also some spinach thrown in which went well. Another person in my group had the French onion soup, which looked amazing and she really enjoyed it although she thought maybe a bit too much bread, but she said the taste was great. Another in our group ordered the Jojo salad with crispy chicken and was a much larger salad than anticipated, especially considering she ordered the small. Everything was very good. And service was amazing! read more

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I came here for brunch with some friends and had a pleasant experience! We were seated indoors near the patio. I had seen some reviews mention the Nebraska burger, so I figured had to give it a try. Service was friendly and the burger was pretty flavorful. I'd be interested in trying other menu items in the future. read more

Jackson Street Tavern - *NEBRASKA BURGER - New American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

One of the best burgers I have had in Omaha, if not the best. The burger felt fresh and had the perfect combination of ingredients. The place fits perfectly the ambiance of the old market. Service was nice and quick for the amount of people they had. I would love to come back and try the other plates which looked really good. Definitely recommended. read more

Jackson Street Tavern - *NEBRASKA BURGER - New American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Great food and generous portions! The pork tenderloin sandwich is absolutely delicious. So flavorful and cooked perfectly. The draft beer selection is pretty decent. The vibe inside is cool, but the sidewalk dining is even better. This is the place to dine if you are looking for a chillax dining experience. I loved it! read more

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I am ashamed I have not updated this review until now because Jackson Street Tavern is one of my husband and I's go-tos. Our favorites are: JST Steak Sandwich, Tavern Wings, Crispy chicken, California club, spinach and artichoke dip!!!!! We love their lunch and dinner so much. I am always willing to try something new because what we have had is incredible. The service here is always amazing and it is a nice atmosphere. We really love Jackson Street Tavern! I'm so glad we tried it again despite the brunch not being our favorite. read more

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Arrived solo for lunch. Seated quickly with menu and ice water. I ordered the chicken club sandwich with fries. Sandwich was tasty but a mess to eat by hand, so knife and fork were employed. Fries were above average but not crisp. $20 with tax and tip. read more

The food at Jackson Street Tavern is always, ALWAYS a hit for us!! I had the gnocchi and wow, some of the best gnocchi i've ever had! Service is always great too, super helpful and attentive. I'm glad we got there a little early in the evening, because on a Sunday night, the place filled up pretty quickly. Even if there was a wait, the food would be well worth the wait! read more

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SO GOOD!! We stopped for lunch and had great service from Jack. Super friendly & knowledgeable server. I loved the downtown vibes, the Edison bulb lighting, and the old timey photos of Omaha on the walls. I had a delicious steak sandwich with perfectly cooked steak and a tasty side salad. My cocktail was awesome too! Everything about the experience was stellar. Would recommend to anyone. read more

An unassuming neighborhood pub with big flavors. We stopped in for the Nebraska burger, the French onions soup and osso bucco- each bite ore savor than the next. The portion sizes are very generous, we'll be back when we're in town. read more

Jackson Street Tavern - The Berkshire Osso Bucco over grits - New American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Great burger. Helpful staff. I ordered take-out, but the atmosphere was chill. Would eat there again

My personal fav resturant/bar. The service is ALWAYS consistent. Food consistent. And atmosphere makes you feel welcome. read more

Jackson Street Tavern - *STEAK & EGGS (brunch menu) - New American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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We went in for dinner, the kids had chicken tenders, and we had soups and salads. We regret nothing. We sat outside and got to enjoy the weather. Wait staff was friendly and knowledgeable. read more

This was absolutely amazing! If I could give 10 stars, I would. Food was amazing and Jack our server was the best!! Go!! Thanks guys - if we are ever in Omaha, we will be back! read more

Jackson Street Tavern - View from our table - New American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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The service was great! We had a slight mixup with a menu item and they went out of their way to make it right. The Reuben sandwich and drinks were definitely worth stopping in for! read more

Such a great restaurant downtown. Service was fast and friendly. Love the wooden ambiance and very big space. Food was big portions and very filling! Gnocchi was a unique taste with the Parmesan mustard but was tasty! Nebraska burger had all the topping and meat was perfectly cooked. read more

Jackson Street Tavern - Gnocchi and Nebraska burger - New American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

This place is AMAZING and we received excellent service by Zen. I ordered the Berkshire Pork Osso Bucco and the meat fell right off the bone. The flavor is making my mouth salivate writing this review. I highly recommend... Zen recommended this "All Day Long" and he was right. We had the hot wings for appetizers and super delicious. Inside is super nice. Great place to take your significant other for date night. Has the romantic feel with the casual look. Highly recommend!!! read more

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Jackson street tavern is a popular choice for tourists staying in the old market area and I thought the food was pretty solid. The service at our table was really good. Our server was really friendly and personable, the hosts however were pretty antisocial and whispered to each other awkwardly. The staff here is mostly teenagers/20 year olds. The ambiance is cute, it's like a regular pub with some larger tables to sit at. There is a lot of room in here for groups. The food was great. I had the cavatappi with scallops crab and shrimp and I was pretty shocked at how good the seafood was considering Omaha is nowhere near the ocean. The dish was a good portion and the sauce was more complex than just a regular canned alfredo which is kinda what I expected. So it was good slightly above expectations and I was pleased with what I ate. Overall I think they have plenty of options for most people and the food was good so I'd be back! read more

Jackson Street Tavern - Seafood cavatappi - New American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

The best restaurant on our trip to Omaha. We had the Nebraska burger and the club sandwich. The best club sandwich I've had in awhile (served on a hamburger bun). The fries were great along with the spin dip. read more

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Friendly service...wish I had known they had hand cut friends! My husband loved his rib, and my chicken sandwich was very delicious! read more

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