Love the food! Great beers! Good location with close-by parking! We sit at the bar, so always good service! Cool place with a touch of history! read more

Delicious burgers and sandwiches. The ranch is seriously soooo Good (though it does cost extra ....) Fries are alright and drinks are cheap but yummy!!! read more

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Great date night location. Literally, it's close to a lot of the haymarket hangouts. The food is so good! We've been at least a dozen times and I've never had anything bad. The raspberry baret burger is definitely my favorite though! If you have a group of 6-12 or so, ask to reserve the train car it's a neat little nook! read more

I've only had the craziest things here that are absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this place!

I stopped by here while rolling through town on a toad trip. I had the Raspberry Beret burger recommended by my server and i must say it was one of the moat fantastic burgers I've ever had. My only complaint about it is that the patty was way overcooked. Luckily the toppings of the burger more than made up for this. Their ledbelly's have a lot of options for your patty, it can be beef, chicken, veggie or a portobello mushroom. This gives more options for any vegetarians rolling through. read more

Another restaurant with an amazing menu, and food. Just a great place to add to the rotation.

Overpriced for what it is. Burgers were mediocre, and the Philly egg rolls were 80% mushrooms.

We've eaten here a few time and it's always been good. Depending on where you sit it can be loud, if that matters. Yesterday I asked for a quieter spot for our party of 6 and we were seated back in the train car. My 11yo: "is this a private room!?!" We were all happy with our meals - Caio Bella, Nashville Slaw, Mac & Cheese, Royal Mountie, all so good! Thanks for another great experience! read more

I FINALLY found something I DO like at LeadBelly...a pickle martini! It was delicious, perfect balance. I was afraid it would be either too pickle-y or too vodka-y but it was just perfect. Ok, they both were. :) My new fave martini. read more

LeadBelly - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

LeadBelly is one of those restaurants you don't want to miss. I eat there about every week or so. First of all, the building itself is great. It is an historic building in the historic part of Lincoln, the Haymarket. The decor is very homey and warm. Natural wood and exposed brick make it a very comfortable place to be. The staff is incredible. I have never had a waiter or waitress who was anything but kind, considerate, helpful and attentive. They are wonderful! They are also very knowledgeable of the menu items and how they are prepared. As I said, I eat there a lot, and all the wait staff is amazing. I would hate to single one out over the others. Finally, the food...It is amazing! The regular menu offers a wide variety from soups and salads, appetizers and desserts, sandwiches and other entrees. I have never had anything I didn't like at LeadBelly. But make sure you ask about their specials. Their kitchen staff is incredibly creative. They take regular items and make them delicious! They create flavor combinations one would not necessarily expect. I generally eat lunch there during the work day, so I do not drink alcohol. Their drink specials often sound tempting, though. It appears they have a well-stocked bar, and the bartenders are often engaged with their customers in conversation. I really cannot say enough good things about LeadBelly. I would encourage you to give it a try at least once. My guess is, you will return whenever you have the opportunity. read more

We had lunch here and everything was amazing! The Philly cheesesteak egg rolls were delicious! I ordered the fish and chips and the dipping sauce was clearly homemade! The fish was flaky and not greasy! You get a mix of fries which was a nice change! The drinks just topped off the great lunch! read more

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Great food, service, and atmosphere. Worth a stop if you are visiting for the college or making a stop on your way through.

This place was very good. We stumbled upon it on our day trip from Omaha. We were taken care of right away with quick and prompt service. The beer selection was good and offered a wide variety. There were ciders and lagers and I.PA.s. There wasn't a huge selection over all, but they had a little bit of all types of beer. Their hard alcohol was standard, nothing crazy, but they will definitely have something you like. Since it was a late lunch, I kept it simple with my cider and a club sandwich. Everything was good. The club sandwich was light and the perfect late lunch when there would be a lot of walking around. My fiance ordered the burger. He thought it was delicious. Overall, everything was great from the vibe to the food to the drinks. If we are back in the area we would stop here again. read more

Fine establishment. I did not have the hamburgers which they are known for. Went with the mac and cheese. Liked how they were open to additions or subs for no charge (like veggies). Thought the food was fine for a night where I just needed some food and nothing fancy. Mac and cheese was not your typical, since it had white cheddar. I added broccoli which I enjoyed. Food could have been a bit hotter coming out of the kitchen. I always appreciate a hot dish especially with food such as pasta. Beer selection was decent. Had about 8-10 beers on tap. Some local beers too. I sat at the bar and had good service. Appreciate how the menu is set up. They mark vegetarian options with a "V" and they have a gluten free section in the back. All their burgers allow you to choose your protein also including chicken, veggie patty, or portobello. And I went on Meatless Monday so they had a veggie special which was pretty cool. Looks like they have a more seats in the back, but on empty nights they close the door and just have the bar area open where you can seat yourself. Also have an outdoor area patio when it's warm out. read more

LeadBelly - A good range of beer that seems to have some rotations as well. - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Ehh, foods ok/decent. It takes a while for it to come out and for your drinks to get out. Service was strange my server took our orders and I never saw them again. Fries were really over salted. Ambiance is the worst part, there's so many flies. We sat in a booth and counted four flies on the window that would buzz around and another couple flying around our food read more

Unique menu items which we all enjoyed. Humus was awesome. Raspberry beret was a treat.

To me, Leadbelly is more like a 3 star for food, but because they were so kind to seat a table of 8 tipsy drunks (from a wedding down the street) and provide some sobering eats 30 mins before closing, I have to give them 4 for this visit. Our server was kind, attentive, and funny. We were honestly just beyond thankful that we didn't end up in a taco bell or mcdonalds drive thru. We ordered a medley of foods-mac and cheese, nachos, chicken fried steak, tacos, fries, and hot dogs/brauts. Everything was just fine, basic American food. I am not sure they are deserving of the "gastropub food" genre branding, but it was some solid American food and the menu was pretty large. Since we had been heavily drinking, I didn't try any of the drinks on the menu, but many of them seem really intriguing to me. Worth a try-I would compare it to many brewery menus I have seen in Omaha and Lincoln. read more

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My friend and I stopped in here for dinner after running the Lincoln Marathon earlier in the morning. We sat at the table in the middle of pub where a column went right through the middle of the table. *Nebraska Brewing IPA* I started things off with a local brew. It was a pretty good IPA. Not overly hoppy or bitter. *Cowabunga Ground Chuck Burger add side salad* The burger came with crinkle cut fries and waffle fries. The side salad was pretty big for a side salad, big enough for an entree salad. I love a good surf and turf combo. The shrimp went well with the beef patty. You could choose between ground chuck, chicken breast, or veggie for your patty. *Empyrean Brewing Carpe Brewem Mochachino Stout* I finished the rest of my food with another local brew, the brewery was across the street. I always love a stout to go with my burger and this one did not disappoint. We received good service and he was even happy to split up the check for us. The menu was pretty extensive with lots of items that sounded appealing. Their beer tap list was pretty small, but adequate. I wouldn't mind returning if I were ever in Lincoln again. read more

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My sister brought me here because she knew I'd love the hipster vibes and the fact that they don't provide straws (it's an environment thing--have you ever seen the video of them trying to pull the plastic straw out of a turtle's nose? It's awful.) There's a sheet hanging on a post where you put your name and party count. Once you're up, a staff member will call out your name and take you to your table. It didn't take long at all for us to get a seat, maybe 15 minutes at most. Anyway, good service, good burgers--beyond the normal meat and cheese, they're are quite a few different things to try--and good atmosphere. I'd recommend a stop! read more

LeadBelly - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Not familiar with the location or town we were in we turned to yelp. we started at a place close by and seeing the yelp reviews and ratings we promptly left and ended up here. "trumpets sounding" The beer and drink selections were great. Loved the pub feel of it but at the same time you could tell the food was going to be special. I had the mango chicken and shrimp with couscous. it was really good. The shrimp had a raspberry sauce, not described in the menu but very good. Wife had the philly steak and it was one of the best philly steaks i have ever tried. Good enough kind of place you want to take a road trip for. :) Thanks LeadBelly read more

LeadBelly - Chicken and shrimp with couscous. Raspberry sauce, and mango salsa topping - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Amazing food! Amazing service! Try the chicken! So good! Candied Bacon was amazing too!

My friend and I were in a Lincoln for a work trip. We decided to see a play at the Haymarket theatre earlier that evening. We had heard great things about Leadbelly and were going to go the night before but was told their AC was t working on a 90 degree day, so we went elsewhere. We were able to be sat right away with no reservation. It was around 9 pm on a Thursday and the place was pretty busy, at that moment I had a good feeling that this would be a good dining experience. When you first enter it looks like a smaller restaurant, but it's actually very big. We kept walking through different parts of the restaurant and then seated in the back. It's a very lively atmosphere with a very extensive menu. They have a full bar, and plenty of different options to choose from. I figured with the name, it might just be burgers and meat dishes, but there was much more. In fact, since my coworker and I were doing nothing but eating the entire time we were in Lincoln... We were actually looking to eat something more light like a salad with some protein. I got the special salad of the evening which was marinated chicken sausage in a Greek salad. My coworker got the southwestern cobb salad with blackened shrimp. They were both delicious. Mine is photographed below. We were greeted by a very nice server named John B. (There's another John who works there).He was great, got us everything timely and kindly. At the end when we were ready to ask for a bill, he apologized for our salads taking so long. We were so wrapped up in a conversation we hardly even knew it took longer than expected. We said don't worry, and I think because we were so kind he decided to offer us a dessert on the house of our choice. There goes our eating healthy. When in Rome. We chose the berry trifle and it was delicious. Definitely something to share with someone. Also photographed below. Overall, this is not a five-star restaurant that's going to blow your mind, but if you are looking to enjoy some fun especially with your friends this is definitely the place. The food and drinks are also great. My coworker got the Margatini= A margarita served up in a martini glass. We had a great night at LeadBelly and on our way out we saw our favorite actor from the play and we told him he did a great job, I think we made his night! I had to edit my original review. I went back here recently with my coworkers after a long day of work. We were famished, it was so hot outside, we just wanted to sit somewhere and eat. I recommended Leadbelly because of the great experience I had last time. This time, not so much. We got there and there was nobody at the host stand, so after waiting a few minutes we saw there was an available table outside. We figured we better sit in it before it gets taken. When we did, a frustrated waitress came over with a cloth to wipe down the table. On her way, she spilled water all over one of my coworkers shoes. It wasn't a problem, but she didn't apologize or acknowledge that she did it. We thought maybe she was aggravated that we sat down on our own accord? When she came to take our orders, she still didn't seem very warm. We ordered a round of cocktails and a few meals. I ordered a Cobb salad & a martini. We didn't have to wait long for our meals to come out, each time the waitress came back she was a little bit nicer. Possibly she felt bad. To each their own, we don't know what was going on in her life. We were ready to just get out of there, though. The food wasn't as good as I remembered it, and neither was the experience. I might try it again next time to even it out. I did enjoy the first time I went there, last year. read more

LeadBelly - Greek salad with marinated chicken sausage. The salad special of the night. - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Came to eat here after a tour of U Nebraska. The inside and the outside are both very nice and the servers are really friendly. The burgers were decent but weren't my favorite. I would recommend the smokehouse mac and cheese if you're looking for something filling that's not a burger. read more

Just love this place and highly recommend to all. We are very disappointed that the HayMarket Hot Honey is no longer available. Also the Mimosa are all OJ - need a champagne sidecar. read more

LeadBelly - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Super delicious! The macaroni and cheese was a great choice. I added ground beef and it was very tasty. I wish they still had an Omaha location. I hope I can go again next time I'm in Lincoln. read more

Great menu and unique options. The bartender was kind and very helpful. I look forward to my visit next year

It's a great environment with a lot of nice vegetarian options. They have a fun selection of burgers if you're feeling adventurous. The fries are great as is the coleslaw. The staff is really friendly and attentive as well. I'd highly recommend this place and look forward to coming back. read more

LeadBelly - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

5 starts for service. 3 or even less for this max&cheese. Wayyyy too much cheese sauce. It was overwhelming. Lacked in flavor. You guys can definitely do better! read more

Everyone was talking about how great LeadBelly was when it opened and I really wanted to love it. Unfortunately it's just barely adequate. A burger with a cinnamon roll bun should've been a slam dunk. It was ugly on the plate and boring on the pallet. My wife's order was messed up twice, and at that point she lost interest in a third offering. I would like to try one of their large crazy Bloody Marys, but I don't have any plans to stop there for dinner again anytime soon. read more

Great spot for good food and drinks in the Haymarket District. Attentive service and the food/drinks came out VERY quickly. read more

LeadBelly - Boozy Toddy - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

fast service even though they were crazy busy! food is a 10/10! Environment was perfect music volume was not to loud.

Great restaurant in the Haymarket! We love coming for any occasion. It is a rotating menu which we appreciate. The burgers are really great and I can't wait to go back! read more

I'm not really sure if this was downtown or not, but it was noice. Overall, it was a decent atmosphere, with the exception of a couple dangerously driving Nebraskans and some road rage. Honestly, calm down at stops signs please. Okay, enough hate, let's debate. -- Chi-Town Bruschetta (3/5) So, I'm not exactly sure what it Chi-Town, but it was a little disappointing. Honestly, I'm giving only 2/5, but she didn't mind it so much. Again, I don't know what warranted naming it after our home town, because this is what I would've expected: Deep fried bread shaped in a scooping cup, then absolutely filled with cheese and those tomato thingies. What we actually got was soft bread topped with giardiniera peppers. Being someone who's seen the White Sox strikeout a lot, this was a swing and a miss. Philly Egg Rolls (5/5) -- Ohhhhhhhh yes. First of all, nothing will ever, and I repeat EVER come close to authentic Asian egg rolls (from Singapore), but these were something to be respectful of. Don't take a tone with these just because they're Philadelphia-based. I'll break it down. Philly Cheese Steak + Egg Roll = Boom!! that's it, get some. Mac N' Cheese (4/5) --Solid choice. Can't go wrong if you like Macaroni and Cheese. Not too too saucy, good amount of bacon (which is extra) and chicken (which is also extra). Good cheese. This is one of those dishes that are pretty much the same everywhere you go, but I will always take Scratch's Buffalo Chicken Mac N' Cheese from the Chicagoland area, insert shoutout. read more

LeadBelly - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

This place rocks!!! There Philly was amazing flavor! The whole place was amazing from service, food to the ambience! Definitely a return location for me read more

Service was amazing and everyone was very friendly. We loved the Gooey Lewis and the Steak Cobb Salad!

Service was great, and beer selection looked stout (no pun intended). But it was lunchtime AND I was on a work trip to Lincoln AND I'm not currently drinking.... so that portion was a bust. I did get excited about the Raspberry Beret though... jerked ginger peanut butter, jalapeno-raspberry jam, shredded romaine, red onion and smoked candied bacon? What could go wrong?? The sandwich itself was good, sweeter than I'd imagined though. It could have done with more peanut butter and heat to balance out the sweet. But the fries... good lord those waffle fries were odd. If you ever had the 'space food' fries as a kid, that's exactly what I'd say these were like (though slightly warmer). Crunchy, mildly salty, with no soft potato interior... like it'd all been harvested already by potato mosquitoes. Sad. I'll try LeadBelly again though. There's obviously great potential here. read more

LeadBelly - Raspberry Beret w Waffle Fries - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Found good reviews of this place while swinging through Lincoln, and they were absolutely spot-on. Food was amazing and our waitress couldn't have been cuter (totally forgot her name - sorry.) Good reasonably priced drinks & local (Emperyan) beer on tap. I had the Smokehouse mac & cheese with smoked Gouda, pulled pork, candied bacon, and green onions- unbelievable! My boyfriend had the bangers & mash, which he also loved. I would definitely eat here again if we ever swing through Lincoln again. read more

LeadBelly - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Stopped in after our long drive and stumbled upon this great bar in historic Haymarket. Service was great and good variety of food. I had 2 different Flat Cars, aka tacos, one was steak on corn tortilla and other jerk shrimp on flour tortilla. The corn one was hard to pick up, so broke it up and ate it like a salad. My husband enjoyed his Bratwurst; looked delicious served up with fries. read more

LeadBelly - Steak on corn tortilla and jerk shrimp on flour. - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

We were passing through town and used Yelp reviews to pick this place, and am I glad we did. Our dinner was delicious! I ordered the Roman Holiday with chicken and it was wonderful, so flavorful. My friend ordered the California Dreaming burger also very good. Our server was helpful, and they have a good amount of outdoor seating. If I'm ever back in Nebraska, I'd stop here again. read more

Thought it was pretty meh. I had seen pictures of the tacos, which is my favorite food group, so I decided to try this place. The taco was overpriced and tiny and just very so-so on the flavor. I know I was there at an off-time, so that would explain the lack of people. The other downer was that the upholstery in the booth was so rough that as I scooted out, I got a rug burn on my arm. Next time, I'd try the Mexican joint across the street that didn't come up in my yelp search. read more

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