We went here at the recommendation of our granddaughter as a celebration of her graduation. We arrived at our reservation time and were seated promptly. It was a Friday night and the restaurant was about 1/3 full. Our waiter was prompt bringing the water, taking our drink orders, explaining the menu and advising us of 2 items that they only had one left at the very beginning of the evening serving. Three of us ordered the Hanger Steak and one ordered the chicken special. The food was cooked to order and the presentation was very nice. I would normally give a higher rating. However, it took over an hour from the time we ordered to the time our food was brought to the table. If we were drinking heavily I could understand the delay, but we weren't. With nothing but a small basket of bread, our stomachs were growling and interrupting our conversations read more

This place is awesome. Staff is super friendly and very attentive even though they're casual about it. Great for a date night. I would suggest smart casual outfits or nicer. If you wear jeans and a t shirt you may seem a bit too casual in comparison to others. I had ordered a wine I really didn't like. I reluctantly told the waitress. She brought another one over, let me try it, and swapped it out. No issues and seem genuinely happy that my dinner wasn't ruined. The Wagyu Pate was amazing!!! Get that. The steak was really delicious. The duck was good, but slightly chewy (as it is). While you're at it, try one of the sweets. read more

The food was great. We had the crepe and cocotte for brunch. The location is fantastic and the ambiance is impeccable and picturesque. It was perfect for a snowy day. The service, however, could be better. read more

With other reviews so high, I wanted to give Le Bouillon another shot and recently went back for brunch. Let me start by saying that if I had my own show for "the best thing I ever ate," their wild mushroom tartine would be on it - wild mushrooms, whipped chevre and a sunny side up egg on a toasted baguette sounds pretty simple, but it was amazing, I wish I ordered multiple. The quiche I ordered included caramelized onions and was another big winner. Our server was also extremely knowledgeable. I will definitely make my way back for brunch in the future. read more

It's like stepping in France. The atmosphere so old world and relaxing. Elegant and yet homey. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly and excellent meeting your culinary desires without hovering too much. They good is delicious and not huge portions but more reasonable. The prices are complimentary. It's a wonderful dining experience. It's not just a meal but a mini vacation experience. read more

Wonderful food. Described as southern French country region along with northern Spain. Really enjoyed our selections. read more

Le Bouillon - Hanger Steak - French Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Love this spot for upscale service and food! The wine selection is wonderful too. Definitely recommend reservations for larger groups! read more

Absolutely charming French restaurant in Omaha with delicious food and fine service. The space is a feast for the eyes and the tummy as it could easily double as an art gallery. The ceilings are high and the tall windows let in lots of yummy natural light from the street. It's elegant but not stuffy. The food is excellent and you'll find lots of classics as well as modern interpretations. I highly recommend the cassoulet but be sure to come hungry- it's hefty! read more

Made reservations here for the first and last time. Had to ask the waitress to open our bottle of wine, which she never poured for us. Never refilled our water glasses, she only stopped at the table 2 times and the food was overpriced. For good restaurants in the Old Market try Gather, M's Pub, V. Mertz, Spencer's 801 Chophouse. read more

Service was great. Server was knowledgeable and helpful. Starters were pleasant and flavorful. The entrees were disappointing. Pho was not well balanced and the "filet" they offer as add on was fatty with chewy pieces. The Salmon was medium rare, parts of the filet were mushy. Dessert was delightful, love the creativity mixed with classic. Up the game on the entrees. read more

Eveything was beautiful but quite salty. The staff are amazing. I would go there again but ask for lower sodium application. They have an extensive wine list and the staff understand pairings and recommend just the right match. read more

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Pros: - I eventually selected a wine that was great. Cons: - Couldn't read wine menu because print was blurred. Again not a big deal, but my old eyes struggled. - Croque Madame was too salty. After a few bites of my sandwich, I stopped eating. I attempted to pick around it, but the sandwich could not be salvaged - I don't recall the waiter visiting our table after the meal arrived. Maybe I missed him, but if he had stopped by earlier in meal, I would have asked for another dish. Instead, he picked up our plates at end. Since we had to leave for the show at the Orpheum, I left hungry. read more

Wonderful. We do not get many date nights but this is our favorite restaurant. The staff is always pleasant and knowledgeable about the menu and we enjoy their help and personalities. These people do great work and should be proud :) we are never disappointed read more

Located right in the cute, downtown area of Omaha, we were drawn to this restaurant because of its French menu and cute outdoor seating area, which is the perfect place to sit & people watch on a nice summer day. When my husband & I ate here, they were definitely understaffed with only one server to struggle with the half dozen tables that were currently seated. She did a great job considering the circumstances! French Onion Soup: I LOVE French Onion Soup, so if it's on a menu... I order it. I was not impressed with their French Onion Soup and I am a self-proclaimed connoisseur. Crab Tartine: Flavorful, but the crab did not taste very fresh Quiche: The quiche was definitely the best part of the meal! It had a great, savory filling. I would recommend this! Great atmosphere in a central location. The food was ok, but nothing that I would rush back for. I would recommend the quiche, but I would look for other options besides the French Onion Soup & Crab Tartine. read more

I have stayed away from Le Bouillon for years thinking French food is going to be way too expensive. Honestly surprised at the affordability and given the amazing food and atmosphere Le Bouillon can be easily put into the food rotation. read more

Superb French food and excellent wine selection. Oysters were surprisingly fresh. Charcuterie cut to order. Classic marble bar. No complaints and it was the best meal we've had in the market area so far. Excellent place to have a relaxing lunch or dinner. read more

Thanks for the explosive diarrhea. Escolar is not Tuna. Such atrocious food. My lunch was ordered as a takeout. It was very badly packaged. I also ordered French fries that would have more aptly been described as fragments of French fries so excessively salty as to render them inedible. This was my second experience with Le Bouillon. The first was also unpleasant. I don't think there will be a third. read more

Off the charts and menu! Dived in and just couldn't help but brag! Amazing atmosphere, friendly service, and they repeatedly create wonderful vegan dishes that are off the menu. Not a lot of places will alter or come up with a dietary alternate. Not only are their wine selections amazing, their entrees are fabulous! read more

Le Bouillon - AMAZING ! Love that they created a vegan dish!!! - French Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

My family and I had a wonderful dinner at Le Bouillon. It's a calm, lovely restaurant in downtown Omaha. If you want classic and modern French food, it's a perfect choice. French dishes such as garlicky escargot and beautifully prepared cassoulet are delicious. Something as simple as warm olives are wonderful, with a variety of olives - enough for a table of eight to enjoy. I recommend the roasted cauliflower - the vinegar dressing sounds odd but really works, it's very good. Brandade Tartine features salt cod, very savory. All main dishes stood out - bistro steak, duck breast, fish (skate, delicious), chicken. Desserts were superb - creme brulee, chocolate torte, lemon tart. The only miss were small doughnuts that were mealy and sprinkled with salt. Le Bouillon is absolutely fantastic! Highly recommended. read more

Best restaurant in Omaha! Service is always on point, the menu is affordable, and you can purchase a bottle of wine next door and they'll cork it for $10. read more

Some of the best food found in the Old Market. The food here is fresh and meant to be savored so take your time. Great wait staff as well. I do wish some atmospheric changes could take place. It's a big space and very bright. Love to see a more intimate setting. read more

Another place that I very very much want to like. So many things are well done (dining room decor, service, creative menu items like the potato cheese gaufre (waffle) served under the steak and eggs), but there were at least two significant flaws in the brunch performance. These cannot be ignored. (1) I like my food to not be overcooked as much as the next guy (no "well done" steaks at my house), but if the kitchen instructs the waiter to ask you how you like your child's hamburger to be done, and, in response to his inquiry, you have a very in-depth discussion about food safety and ground meat products, and the chef does whatever the hell he wants to anyway, that's a problem. A similar request regarding another steak dish (medium versus medium rare) was either ignored by the kitchen, or they don't know the difference (I'm a big fan of immigration as a way to make America even greater, but this chef was obviously from Dowhateverthehelluwantastan). The waiter was tracking the chef's refusal to honor my request (which, for the record was "medium well" because, for chrissakes it's a hamburger and bacteria got to get over 160 degrees F.) and tried to make some excuse about the meat's iron content because the burger contained ground pork to explain it's pinkness. I swear to the heavens I'm far too concerned with my family's dining experience, I should have walked the bright pink burger back to the kitchen and given the chef a lecture on what the different done-ness categories mean. Raw porkburger? C'mon, man. The eggs were also undercooked to the point of being a health hazard. I know this is fully on trend but its also disappointing and gross. In light of the "how do you want it cooked" discussion it also represents poor service. (2) The quality of the steak for the steak and eggs, was lower than one might expect. A tough and almost unenjoyable piece of meat. I am not a fan of the "I had a bad experience" reviews. My point here is simply that the kitchen has a tendency to do whatever they want to do, despite soliciting the customer's opinion. So...If you have views on meat (or egg) done-ness you should be explicit when communicating these to your server. read more

Our first visit to Omaha and reserved a table on a whim for dinner. Couldn't have been any happier. We were warmly greeted and seated without wait. We started with the salami charcuterie platter and some $1 Maine Oysters which were on happy hour special. For dinner we had the scallops, Nebraska Wagyu steak and French onion soup. My only critique was two of the scallops were underdone in the center, but I enjoy seafood on the undercoooked side, so it was of no bother to me. The sear and flavor on them and the pea purée was great. The Wagyu steak was prepared to perfection. The French onion soup had a good flavor, just on the sweet side for me. Unfortunately the soup and main entree came out at the same time, would have preferred it when somewhere between the appetizer and main course, kind of hard to choose which to start on first. For dessert we had the panna cotta which was out of this world. Overall our experience here was amazing and we certainly will eat here again anytime we pass through Omaha. Few minor things, but simple and easy to overlook in the overall scheme of things. read more

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We regularly book at Le Bouillon anytime we have a special occasion coming up, because we know it's going to be a wonderful experience, but our most recent visit topped all the rest. Paul, Robert, and the rest of the staff went out of their way to provide a unique dining experience for my partner's last birthday, probably the most fantastic we've ever had in Omaha. They worked with us to create dishes that met the dietary requirements (one diner is dairy free, three vegetarian) of a few of our friends and I cannot thank the LB team for the special memory they helped create for all of us. Additionally, my friend Lynn had her wedding reception here about a year ago, and now I'm sad that we're already married so we can't do ours here as well. Maybe we'll plan a dinner for our 10 year anniversary. Thank you again! read more

My husband surprised me with a birthday brunch here. I have heard great things but after reading such mixed reviews I was a little uncertain about what to expect. I was completely blown away. The service was excellent and prompt. Our waitress was kind and answered all of our questions while making great suggestions. I ordered the kaiserschmarnn with a side of eggs and house made turkey sausage while my husband had the Wagyu steak and eggs. The eggs were superb, probably the best I have ever had. The kaiserschmarnn had fresh berries and delicious whipped butter mixed throughout. My husband's steak was amazing, but what I thought was the best part was the potato waffle served underneath. The sausage was also good but honestly I was way too full to appreciate it. I'm excited to come back for the lunch and dinner menu! read more

Le Bouillon - Kaiserschmarnn, house made turkey sausage, and Wagyu steak and eggs - French Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

My husband and I have eaten at here almost every week since it opened and have sampled nearly everything on the menu. I have not had a single disappointing dish or meal. My favorite is the sweetbreads. I am sucker for perfectly prepared offal. For those who complained about "denim and flannel on the servers in a French bistro," the food is rustic, even rural. The very definition of a "bistro" is that is serves modest home cooking. French cuisine is not automatically white glove. As far as those not liking the art on the walls, de gustibus non est disputandum. We usually sit in the wood room, off the main dining room and find it quite pleasant. I would never let a couple of paintings stand between me and a fantastic meal. read more

One of the best restaurants in Omaha. I went here for dinner with my husband for our one year anniversary and absolutely loved it. The waitstaff helped make the experience an enjoyable one. We ordered lots of little dishes and then split them. The gazpacho is a must order. Delicious. If you're a vegetarian (or even if you're not) request their veggies en papiotte. It's available but off-menu. For $25 you get a table full of their in-season, fresh, local veggies cooked in paper with delicious sauces. It was a true treat and something my husband and I can't wait to order again. Great atmosphere, great service, great food. An absolute A+ from me. read more

This is a gem. Besides its historic value and great art. The local it's just beautiful. We were looking at the menu outside and an extremely well mannered and knowledgable waiter lured us in with his decadent description of the menu. We sat right away and proceed to order drinks. Since it was a Friday night, we ordered the punch, not before the waiter explained in detail and answered every question about their cocktails. The punch was Just delicious and refreshing for a hot summer night. The menu was not your standard Parisian menu I.e. Escargots, onion soup, etc. It was more of a French comfort food. We were 4 dinners so we order different items and shared it. For the appetizer we ordered the pork rillete imagine a perfectly seasoned toasted loaf bread topped with the most flavorful and nicely seasoned "pulled" pork. I'm using pull pork really loosely. Its nothing like anything you ever tried, that's just the meat style. It's a tad sweet but not overpowering. The arroz a la plancha was excellent, it was crispy and moisture at the same time very flavorful with plenty of mushrooms. Even the carrots were delicious. For dessert we ordered a "daiquiri " it was nothing like you've ever seen or tried'. It's not a big hurricane glass, with lots of ice and sugar. It's a clear drink with good flavor. Skip the dessert if you dare and order a daiquiri. And if you get Charles as your waiter your will have a great dinning and drinking experience! read more

Ah, this is probably my new favorite brunch place in Omaha. SO freaking yummy! I came here for Sunday brunch this past weekend (brunch is served from 10 -2:30). I had never eaten here before and after walking by and glancing at the brunch menu, we thought, "hm, why not?". We were immediately seated in a pretty room full of glass windows up front. It wasn't crowded at all - in fact, our waitress let us pick where we wanted to sit. I loved the quiet atmosphere. To eat, I tried the Sunday Waffle and added on the Chicken Croquet. I have wanted to try Chicken and Waffles for like, my entire life, and I am so glad Le Bouillon was my first experience. It was AH. MAY. ZING. Seriously, you must try this. Now. The waffle itself was so delicious. It came already covered lightly in syrup and butter and on top sat what looked like a small fried chicken patty. The chicken was so freaking delicious... my mouth is watering just writing this and remembering eating it. It was so flavorful, so tasty, so just perfect. It was salty and sweet and just the right amount of lightly breaded. It went together with the waffle like PB&J... the perfect combination. I also ordered a mimosa and it was also fantastic. The OJ was fresh and juicy. This is definitely a place that encourages a bottle of wine with brunch, and if I hadn't just gotten done with a long morning run, I may have been tempted to stick around and drink a bottle with my friend. I will definitely be back! read more

I've never eaten French food so was a bit hesitant but after reading the yelp reviews, decided to give it a shot. Let me just say I wish I was staying longer in Omaha because there are several other menu items I would love to try. The guys behind the bar were really sweet and explained all the items they were creating despite being really hopping. I started with the pate Maison which was sooo good and my first experience with pate. It was served with their homemade stone ground mustard, pickled anise, shallots and cucumber and fresh baked crusty bread. Amazing! I finished with the pan seared duck breast over local grains, in a slightly sweet sauce with baby heirloom carrots. OMG. The duck was cooked perfectly. Crispy fat rind on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside. The original cocktails were phenomenal. Where else do you get an old fashioned style punch, single village mezcals and a cocktail right put if the 1920's served in a coupet? It was a delightful surprise and an awesome meal with terrific staff. I can't say enough. read more

We are on a road trip and found this restaurant by chance. I love a good french onion soup and sonce they had one wr decided to stop. We shared 4 of their toasts with toppings and they were pretty fantastic. The best was the pork rillettes with carrot butter. The carrot butter was so amazing, one of the best things I've ever put in my mouth. Their french onion soup is made with a foi gras broth and it is delicious, if rich, I would definitely share it. The service was great, are server was very attentive. The menu is simple, although the food is not. I would recommend and come again if I'm ever in Omaha again. read more

Fabulous. Got the three eggs omelet and side dish beets salad. Omelet came with lettuce that I thought will be boring. Cause, lettuce. But every bite was a pleasure. Simple dishes with loads of flavor. Exactly what we were looking for. Price on the high but worth it. Great brunch. Will be back if possible. read more

Le Bouillon - Pastry basket - French Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Walked in and told there is a 6 month wait due to reservations - but they accommodated us anyway. Great atmosphere for brunch - old refurbished factory with high ceilings infused with modern accents. But thats not what this review is about - it's about the food - "basket of house pastries" including fresh scones, blueberry muffin and cinnamon puff was near perfect (order this for two as something to nibble on before the main). Followed this with "Eggs in a Basket" (aka Toad in a Hole) which was exceptional - definitely a must have! You need to order the 2 egg option (vs. 1) as it is very light (that's a good thing). With two coffees, $45USD. read more

Le Bouillon - Eggs in a Basket - French Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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SO GOOD Reasonably priced Eat here Coffee was the best I've had at any restaurant in Omaha. Got pancakes that were rich, fluffy, soft, chewy, and crunchy all at once. Got an eggs-benedict-esque dish with puff pastry and ham that was basically life-changing. Our server was awesome. Let us enjoy brunch at an easy pace. Mimosas were perfect w/ fresh squeezed juice. Total wasn't $, but for the quality of food and service that what we got it seemed like robbery. read more

I can't figure out why this place can't execute on their culinary plan. Three times I have tried them, three times it has been a problem. The staff is very nice, but they often leave the diner wondering what to do. Drink and food explanations are overly complicated. Today's brunch was served "family style"??? Super rushed. Served in sliced portions, but later we were told these were portions to be shared after we came up short on servings. Seriously? It rolls up to management. Is there anyone there to create an experience the diner can enjoy? It's as if the restaurant is designed to serve the craft cocktail bartender and the chef, and only them. It isn't that hard to replicate good service and good food. They need to settle down and align their whole team. read more

This place has a great ambiance. Located right in the center of Old Market, making it convenient to access other places of interest around Old Market. My wife and I decided to dine here for our Friday date night, mainly due to the great reviews the place seemed to have. Although we love the location and restaurant atmosphere, we were extremely disappointed with the food and beverages. The food honestly has no flavor of any sort. The server hyped the place, the food, and the beverages to the point where we raised our hopes up a lot. Only to realize how far the experience fell short. To keep it short, the location is great, the ambiance good, the food bad and not worth the price either.e read more

This is a new place in the Old Market area that we stumbled into because we were hungry and it was super cold and we didn't feel like walking around anymore. We love French food so it seemed like it was worth trying. The room is big, airy, and there's a large paper mache tree in the front and lots of framed art that looks like Joan Miro went crazy in a farmer's market. In contrast to the art, the rest of the room is spare and the furnishings plain, with randomly mismatched chairs and place settings. The menu is mostly rustic French bistro with some Spanish thrown in. There's a selection of toasts, some fruit de mer (seafood), charcuterie, salads and two soups. There are a few small plate entrees and some large plate entrees. All the entrees come a la carte so there's some side dishes as well. The wine program is a bit spare on the by-the-glass options but there are quite a few bottle selections. We tried the rabbit rillette toast. This was one piece of grilled French bread with fatty rabbit spread, currant jam and marrow. It tasted ok but was a weird presentation. Just a piece of toast with stuff on top, placed on a small bread plate. Nothing fancy - just thrown on a plate. Note to kitchen: plate it like you care about it. We also tried the whole sardine with breadcrumbs and olive oil. This was also given quite a spartan presentation. Tastewise, it was good. We tried the shellfish bourride. Bourride is a kind of a seafood stew that is thickened with aioli. Our was very strongly flavored but too salty and I think it was curdled. It was still good eaten with toast. For entrees, we tried the cassoulet, heritage pork and the fish of the day (Alaskan black bass). The cassoulet was tasty but under seasoned. The heritage pork was served over carrots and was tender and delicious but a bit plain. The fish was good but slightly overcooked Again, the presentation of the food left much to be desired. Our side dishes of creamed Savoy cabbage and foie, roasted beets, and potatoes alight (mashed potatoes with cheese) were all very good. The cabbage contained surprisingly large chunks of foie gras - what a bonus! Desserts were very good. We tried the lemon tart and the chocolate pots de creme. Both were delicious. In summary this was an uneven meal which could be easily improved by correcting some seasoning issues and upgrading the presentation. read more

The decor was intimate and a great setting for 2, 4 or even more guests. Easy access in Old Market means walking from a nearby hotel is a must. If you go ask for Joe C. He made a great meal even better. A superb knowledge of a fantastic wine list helped him recommend great pairings. Be prepared for a long, more traditional dinning experience. Go here to enjoy the food and good company. The duck large plate was amazing. As was the vichyssoise. In house Ice creme and macaroons topped of a wonderful evening. read more

After seven months living in the old market, giving nearly every restaurant at least two chances, I have found it. I have determined with finality that Le Bouillon is my favorite restaurant. It's stately yet comfortable, gourmet but not snobby. The people are charming, easygoing, and very knowledgeable about the menu and wine selection. The atmosphere is Frenchy in the best way, and the food... Oh the food... I have tried the Parisian lamb gnocchi, the wagyu steak, the roast chicken, the gateau basque, and the flourless chocolate cake. And several wines. It's the perfect place for a nice date or for a quiet meal on one's own with a book. Do me a favor: come to Le Bouillon! I want this place to still be here for years and years to come!! read more

Le Bouillon - Lovely spot for a quiet dinner with a book - French Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

It has been a while for me since first visiting Le Bouillon back in April. Upon arrival I noticed one of our favorite servers that used to work at the Grey Plume, Haley was working which only increased expectations. Haley is an amazing server and when my wife had previously been to Le Bouillon after both of us in April she told me Haley was at Le Bouillon. Always great to see people that you know and who always take great care of you. Based on Haley's suggestion we started with the punch. I forget all what was mixed into the punch however, it had amazing flavor and was quite potent! Wish I would not have had to drive home as I would enjoyed more of the punch. We also ordered a bottle of wine that was a blend that was quite tasty as well. Our appetizers that my wife and I share were the tuna crudo, pork rillettes and a special fried oyster. The crudo and rillettes came out about the same time. The rillettes was so spectacular on a grilled baguette with much flavor that just kept my mouth watering. Then adding in a bit of the crudo on top as well just took the flavor to another level. It was hard to know which way to eat these two awesome appetizers. Then the oyster special came out and was pretty amazing as well. The oysters were breaded just right and the sauce worked perfectly for me and was a tad to spicy for my wife yet she enjoyed it as well. For my entree' I had the Seared Duck Breast with Farrow & Barley mix that was pretty awesome as well. Cooked carrots also accompanied the duck along with dill and one other green herb. It was a party in my mouth. The duck was cooked just right and then mixing it in with the farrow/barley mix just added to the incredible taste. I did my best to finish everything off and just about did complete the entree. I left just one little lonely piece that would have been no problem a long time ago yet, just could not get it done. My wife had the Berkshire Pork Presse' that was just awesome as it had been previously for my wife. Unfortunately both my wife and I were full and chose to skip dessert however, they looked intriguing on the dessert menu! Maybe next time my wife and I will have one less appetizer and split a dessert instead. Who I am kidding, loved the appetizers to much to ever want to skip them. LOL!!! When you go to Le Bouillon say hi to Haley for me and to Joy as well! Thanks Haley for making our date night at Le Bouillon as incredible as my first experience was. Having your extra special touch made the meal and experience that much better!!! read more