Stumbled onto this place while passing through Kearney and honestly... great find. Right on hotel…read morerow, easy parking, and way cooler inside than I expected. Simple, clean, and someone clearly paid attention to the little details. I weirdly loved the salt and pepper shakers. Service was fantastic . Our waitress knew her stuff, answered everything without hesitation, and actually checked in like she cared. She made sure all our needs were met which deserves credit. The chicken bites were solid, though I would've liked a few more veggies. The burgers? No notes. I went with the super hot and it actually brought heat, not just menu-heat. Tons of flavor, good kick, and no regrets. Fries were hot, crispy, and gone way too fast. One of those places you're glad you stopped at. Will absolutely go back my son is playing football there. #WorthTheStop #BurgerDoneRight #RoadTripEats #SpicyBurgerLove #GladWeStopped

Been a while since we last here. Lunch now of strawberry shake and breakfast burgers, rare prep,…read moreand fries. And all is very good. But...$45..!! Is plenty.

We had a fantastic experience at Nebraska Ale Works! The Barq's Root Beer was ice cold, crisp, and…read moreabsolutely perfect. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the restrooms were spotless, always a great sign. The food was clearly made with fresh ingredients. The side salad was humongous and beautifully fresh. The cup of chili was outstanding, packed with beef and beans in a hearty Rocky Mountain style with just the right amount of heat. The pizza was delicious, and the steak had gorgeous grill marks, juicy and tender just the way it should be. Pro tip: order the chili and beef pizza together! The pizza has a perfectly bread-y crust that dips beautifully into the chili, a combination you don't want to miss

Driving thru Nebraska, and stopped in here for dinner on a Tuesday. They were not very busy, lucky…read morefor us. The beer selection was good and cold. We tried a couple and really liked them. We shared a pizza and it was excellent. Bigger than expected, but it was good as a lunch left-over the next day. If we are in Kearney again, we would eat here.

Cool place with a fenced side yard patio. They were super nice and allowed us to bring our dog…read moresince it wasn't very busy. I had the pale ale and it was good enough to warrant a second one. My boyfriend had their Mexican lager called South of the Border and he did not care for it. I took a sip and thought it tasted just like a Mexican lager. For his second beer he had their wheat beer and he really enjoyed that. We did not order any food as the only choice is pizza and we we pizza'ed out. Next time we are in the area we will perhaps try the pizza.

Stopped in tonight with a buddy to have a drink. When we came in and sat down we were unaware we…read morehad to order food and drinks at the bar. A lady that was working the bar stopped and said " you need to order everything at the bar". We said ok and walked up there. Asked her how the pretzels were and if they were homemade. Apparently that was the wrong question to ask! She replied "well someone made them". She said they were "very good" so I ordered one with my drink. This whole time her demeanor was very rude. I shrugged it off as she was having a bad day. No worries. When she brought the pretzel out it looked as though it was freezer burnt and several years old and shriveled. Tasted like cardboard mixed with rubber. No taste. When this "waitress" returned with my buddies food i mentioned the pretzel was not good. she immediately snatched it off the table, said "Perfect!", walked back to the cash register, grabbed our credit cards we had for our tabs, walked back to our table and said, " i took the pretzel off and im closing both tabs". I've never been treated like this, and if i ever treated a customer like this it wouldn't end well for me! very sad!

The food was amazing. This was my first visit while on vacation. Loved it. Service was spot on,…read morefriendly, and attentive. It was a quiet place. Some music playing. Comfortable. But so delicious. Will definitely return on my next vacation visit to the area.

We waited at our table an hour just to get our drinks and that was after asking about them. Then…read moreour meals took a couple hours to come out even though the place was not that busy. Food wasn't warm and some of the portions were smaller than what a kid's serving would be. They put our party in a back room and it's like they forgot about us. We were surprised they didn't offer to take our drinks off or something. Very disappointing all around.

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

Cunningham's on the Lake We're visiting family friends who…read morelove 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

I was introduced to the restaurants by a local person and it has not disappointed me at all. I have…read moredated there as well as ordered online but we're quick and easy. Very reasonable time wait and the food is piping hot and delicious. This visit I brought along a friend and she got the Pulled Pork mac and cheese with garlic parm fries and I got the Crafty Dog patty melt with loaded fries. We both got speciality drinks she got the Bloody Mary and I got a legendary lemonade. Its always more than you can eat in one sitting. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Well tried it one last time, notice the word last. Service was horrible, took our order after we…read moresat for 30 minutes, tried the online order, was confusing and couldnt find any beers to order, had the Tyson burger, micro thin dried out hamburger patty, little to no sauce, cold soggy sourdough bread. Onion straws were burnt to dark brown-to black. The order should never been delivered to a customer. Never saw wait staff until she wanted to close the check. Told her politely about the onion straws and the un-eaten burger. She apologized and said would " discount" the order. Apparently I got a dollar discount, she should have kept the dollar because they will not be getting any business from us.

Great vibes here and so cool they feature Nebraska home grown beer, wine and cider. The staff is…read morefriendly and professional and funny too (hey, it's important!). If you haven't had the peachee lychee cider on tap, do yourself a favor and try it at least once!!

Love McCue's! I always recommend out of towners/staters to visit. Love that they feature all…read moreNebraska beer and liquor. Very cool and supports so many small businesses! You can bring in your own food. Guitar classes take place throughout the week, so you can listen to some fun live music. The Moscow mules are amazing & the bartenders are always attentive, friendly, & kind!

An absolute institution with good pizza and beer! Please don't ever change. If you're traveling…read morethrough have someone at your table get thunderpunch! Get a shot of Windsor in your second one! ;)

In today for lunch of calzone we shared. Was really good. They do take a bit longer to our table…read morebut definitely worth the time. A dark beer and root beer for me. Asked about the root beer. Actually is made another location. Is great stuff! All foods here have always been excellent.

Crazy work. Ended up here because I was driving through Nebraska from Cali to get to Chicago &…read morestopped for gas... next thing you know I hit up a smoke shop for wraps & a local is in there and we're talking and he said to pull up to Gillies... Jesus behind the bar doing what he does pouring up and mixing drinks meanwhile there's people playing billiards & just kicking it. Jesus let me know that Gillies is the only bar that has Tequila, I'm a tequila drinker and so it was just made to be. Drinks were good, ended up buying a $1 roll the dice for a random shot game and it tasted like coffee so that was a surprise. Bar closes too early though, yall gotta keep it open for like another 2 hours yall closed right when we were just getting started

True dive bar vibes. You will probably see a dog hanging out by the bar and it will be accepted as…read moretotally normal. The smoked pork burrito is massive, could feed three people, and is very delicious. Get the pork burrito, even if your judgement says otherwise. Split it with someone! It's the kind of thing that will cure tomorrow's hangover today. Saturday was a bit noisy/boisterous, but the general atmosphere was friendly. I did not share any of the pork with the dog!

Attached to the Holiday Inn, this is not your typical hotel restaurant. Upon entering, the place…read morehas a very modern vibe with its open ceiling warehouse setup. It was a large space, and despite its positive first impression, we were a little concerned because there were no customers. Perhaps 5:30 on a weekday was too early for the area. It was obvious our server was new because she wasn't too sure about the menu, but she got the answers we needed. The "special" lasagna my wife ordered ended up being unavailable, so she went with the regular lasagna. The presentation and taste of our pasta entrees was very good. I went with the regular-size beef stroganoff instead of the large portion and glad I did because the sauce was heavy and contained a lot of beef. We also ordered their special bread (assorted 4-count) and it came out soft and warm with a delicious spread on the side. I'd definitely recommend checking out Joy's Table if in the area. By the way, two more tables came in by the time we left. I guess it's a late dinner crowd.

In town for work. Been trying all the places by the hotel. Had high expectation from the pictures…read moreposted. Ya, the ribeye was good. Didn't have the char I thought it should. Salad was good, again thinking the salad would be a bit bigger. Asparagus was good too. Service was very good, and it has a nice atmosphere.