Let's get straight to the point, I loved the atmosphere every one was so nice, Inviting, and helpful. We waited to be seated not even two minutes which was perfect because we were starving and in town for the Rod wave concert. We ordered the ribeye cheese steak and fries with some stadium nachos (I told you we were hungry :) lol) everything tasted so good and freshly made to order! I also wanted a chocolate martini and they unfortunately did not have the ingredients for it but instead our helpful waiter helped me pick out a martini equally as good! I 8/10 recommend this place. Good stuff!!! read more

LeadBelly - Cheesesteak and waffle fries - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Sat solo at the bar. Bar tender was friendly. A ordered a veggie burger with fries - huge portions and really great! Loved the reuse of older buildings. read more

LeadBelly - Vegan burger and fries. - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Hello Beautiful People, I'm sorry, couldn't wait to eat this delicious foods from Lead Belly hence no photos. Back to Lead Belly!!! I went here on a Sunday night at 6pm for a pick up order. The place was bustling when I walked in. Fun atmosphere with great music. All the staff were friendly. DJ was the phone order person who made us feel very taken care of. Service with such a big smile and heart. I appreciate that he let us know about the doggy menu. I ordered the Curry Chicken Soup, Shrimp Salad, multiple sides; chips and salsa, steamed broc' and hummus with veggies. Last but not least, broc', brown rice and ground beef for the baby dog. Oh my Ghandi, SO GOOD!!! I would come back here again and again and again and again. read more

Don't sleep on this one. In town for my first home game in 40 years (outcome of game does not affect this review) and my dad and I decided to roll downtown for a bite before flying back out. First, let's say, it's all about Grace. What an amazing server. Top notch customer service, perfect timing on the check ins and a world class walk through of the menu along with quality recommendations. If you could bottle Grace, you could sell that energy and retire tomorrow. Food was beyond good. My dad swears he could have eaten nothing but the Philly eggrolls and been happy all night. I had the Raspberry Beret burger and it delivered layers of flavor that were both unexpected and somehow comforting. Amazing. Bar is great as well. Dirty pickle martini was an unexpected treat and the bar staff clearly knows their stuff. Eat here. Just eat here. You won't regret it. read more

Nice local place with an interesting vibe. The menu has something for everyone. The burgers were amazing and worthy. The fries are cool in that you get a mix of waffle and regular fries. The soup was quite tasty too (chicken and rice). Staff were super friendly. Nice to sit on the outside patio when good weather for people watching. read more

LeadBelly - the front of a restaurant at night - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Dirty Pickle Martinis are outstanding. Food is excellent and we have never had bad service. The game day Bloody Mary's are also a masterpiece. read more

In Lincoln for a work trip. This place was recommended to us by our Hotel front desk so we checked it out for dinner yesterday. Me and my coworker agreed that the food was so good that we came back again today for lunch. The food is INCREDIBLE. The staff are also extremely friendly and made sure we were taken care of us both times we came. Would give Ledbelly's 6 stars if I could. Will be back. read more

Really fresh and tasty burger for an excellent price. The meal I ordered came with regular fries, a couple of waffle fries and steamed fresh, fresh broccoli. Portions are large. Service was great. I loved the cute part that we were seated in; it looked like the back of an air stream or other type of camper. Perfect spot for the young ins to enjoy their meal and walk around the little room whiteout disturbing other diner enjoying their meals. read more

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Food and service is always great. My favorite is the raspberry beret which was my sisters first meal after giving birth lol.. that's how much we love it read more

Great service, amazing food. Will definitely go back again. Reccomend to everyone. They let us sit on the patio with our dog and even had a dog menue. read more

I came here on a double date with my fiance and another couple because they had good ratings and vegetarian options (one from the couple was vegetarian). The menu here really is amazing! It was so hard to pick what to go for. The best part here is the Butterbeer! I'm not usually one who goes for the drinks at a restaurant so I only had some of it from my fiancé, but I really really wanted one for myself! It was so good! The perfect amount of sweetness and I could have probably had this whole thing in one big gulp! I ended up going for a funky variation of the salad. I asked for the cob salad but with blackened shrimp instead of steak, red onions instead of fried onions, and extra greens instead of tomato and zucchini. I also asked for dressing on the side but when the salad game the dressing was all over it. I ended up getting a new one. This actually took a fair amount of time to come and everyone had already started eating by then. The Gorgonzola and dressing went really well with everything in the salad. The major downside was the shrimp. It was extra salty! I tried to wipe out the coating with the paper towel to get rid of the salt but it was just too much. Like very very salty! The kitchen was closed at this point so I couldn't ask for another replacement. Otherwise the salad would have been so good! Very big portion size which I really liked. My fiance got the Raspberry Beret burger because I really recommended that one. It was Candied bacon, romaine, red onion, jerk-ginger peanut butter, raspberry-jalapeño jelly. He said everything went amazing together! I tried some of that raspberry jalapeno jelly when it dripped onto my hand and it was so good! He also had a side salad and steamed broccoli. Even the potion size of that side salad was quite big! We were both impressed. The friend who was vegetarian? Went for the Viva Las Vegan ( a veggie burger). I think he found it quite a dry and wanted something like a teriyaki or barbecue sauce which they didn't have either. He probably end up going for ranch or something. I don't think he was too pleased by that dry factor. The other girl in the party got the shrimp salad as it was. I think she liked it but the portion was so huge she couldn't finish it! I'm not sure if her shrimp was salty. Overall good place but I guess the experience depends on what you go for. read more

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I've been here twice. It's good I guess. They say they are known for their Mac and cheese but idk why because it's meh. It actually gave me a horrible stomach ache. Fries are incredible though. Burgers and queso are good. Service is great, had a good waitress. Always busy there. I swear their jalapeños are 3-D printed though lol. Sweet and spicy Mac and cheese almost killed me. Don't recommend that dish specifically. To me it's not quite worth the money but it is a good place to try. read more

LeadBelly - Sweet and spicy mac and cheese - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

My wife had southwest chicken salad. Very good. Our guest had great meatloaf I had had the roast beast sandwich. There was a problem in there were only 3 small chunks of beef. A lot of good gravy and mashed potatoes. . read more

Good burgers. Service was good too. Typical bar ambiance. Lots of choices for food. Would go again when in Lincoln.

Had a wonderful time trying out LeadBelly with my other half! The host and servers were all friendly, attentive, and accommodating Outside seating is a fun option for people watching and fresh air. The food was delicious and the drinks didn't disappoint! Lots of options and ways to customize your order including vegetarian friendly ones. Everything was very filling but they also have dessert if you can manage. Bonus points in my book for having awesome plant decor, the pothos were my personal favorite read more

LeadBelly - Hot Fuzz Angus with house fries, California Dreamin' Angus with house fries (a good time!) - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

I loved this restaurant. The service was prompt and the patio was very nice. The patio is close to the street, so sometimes it does get loud. I love that any burger can also be a chicken sandwich. I ordered a chicken sandwich with chips and queso as a side. I love love love that you can get chips and queso as a side and it doesn't cost extra. They had a wide selection of food, so there's so now thing for everyone. read more

A great meal with big flavors from a small city. Definitely a Lincoln favorite that offers a wide array of options from tantalizing burgers to the delicious smokehouse mac. A outstanding list of drink options including a fun butter-beer cocktail that was delicious. A dim light interior and great staff has made this place a must visit in the area read more

LeadBelly - Roundhouse knockout - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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I came here for lunch with my Uncle Brooksy - and this place did not disappoint !! Danielle was our bartender and she was super nice, professional and knew the menu like a pro. This place has a great ambiance also. We started out with the prime rib egg rolls - they were outstanding. He had the Gooey Louis and I had the pork belly covered by a bacon burger - wow !! Everything was spectacular. We ended up finishing up with the cinnamon roll bread pudding - haven't had anything like it - delicious. The chefs did a great job overall and we will be back !! read more

This was truly one of the best Burgers I have ever had. With it being my first time in Lincoln I started looking up the best restaurants near downtown, and of course LeadBelly came up. No surprise why! The service of the waiter was great, he was quick and efficient from start to finish. The wait was no longer than 15 minutes and the portion (as pictured) was very nice. I didn't expect crinkle and waffle fries but they were right on point. Crispy but not burnt and very well seasoned. The burger was very fulfilling as well. Overall, I highly suggest LeadBelly for a good meal and eating outside is very nice as well! read more

LeadBelly - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

I have never been or heard of this place but was in the mood for a burger so stopped in. There is a parking garage conveniently located to the resturant and on this particular day (not sure if this is always) but the first hour was free and after that only 1.25 so park there and save the stress of looking for a spot on the street. We were seated right away but then moved because I wanted a booth. Our server came quickly and took our drink orders, which was only water. After bringing the waters she disappeared for a good 20 mins. We just ordered burgers and fries and I got a side of broccoli. My burger was good, juicy and with lots of yummy toppings. The fries were a mix of crinkle and waffle fries. They were average fries. And the broccoli was very plain, no seasoning or moisture to them. I think this place would have good cocktails and maybe milkshakes which are on sale on their happy hour for $5. Not sure how much they are regular price. And their happy hour is only Monday thru Wednesday 2-5. This place was just OK. Server was nice but not prompt. I would maybe stop back in if I was close to downtown lincoln and maybe if it was happy hour. read more

LeadBelly - All American burger - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

A Thursday afternoon for a late lunch (2pm). A few people on the patio, one at the bar, about 4 parties inside. I walked in and was greeted in a friendly manner by the hostess. When I told her I was solo, she asked if I wanted to sit at the bar. No. She then asked if I wanted to sit outside. No, it's 90 degrees out. There were 4 or 5 open booths. When I indicated that a booth would be nice, she had to go check with the manager about that. Fortunately, I was "approved." Sheesh! There are some nice descriptions on the menu. I picked the Viva Las Vegan sandwich, described as: Grilled GardenBelly, power greens, fresh zucchini, tomato, red onion, jalapeno, Dorothy Lynch, on a toasted vegan/GF bun. The sandwich came out, after, apparently having been dragged through the Sahara desert. The entire sandwich was "spare," and thoughtlessly prepared and served. My mom couldn't cook...at all, and she would have done better. The power greens weren't very powerful, and I'm still looking for a hint of sauce. The bun was a stale "Wonderbread-like" offering. On the other hand, the steamed broccoli was steamed until it cried mercy. My server was pleasant, and I was pleasant to her, but she never bothered to inquire if things were to my liking, and as long I reminded her each time, she did a wonderful job of refilling my drink. At least while dining, I got to see the bartender snacking while he prepared drinks, and the server with court-approved ankle bracelet sitting at the bar and having her lunch while she had a table. I know, I know, it's Nebraska, so stick with the meat, but that's not what I felt like having, and this place is right across from the hotel. If you're going to offer vegan selections, then do 'em right or take them off the menu. Idk...I think this place is blessed with its location, and is just mailing it in. There are lots of other restaurants on each of the other corners, and up and down the street. Do yourself a favor and eat somewhere else. I know, I know...Covid, supply chain, and nobody wants to work, excuses are coming. No matter, I'm not buying excuses any more for poor food and mediocre service. On the other hand, I still tip well, so they'll never know, so sadly, you will get to have the same experience. Sorry. read more

LeadBelly - Dry, stale, "Wonderbread-like" bun. Just a tiny dash of sauce on the other side. Total crap. - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Food was good. I had the beer bartered fish and chips with a salad. Service was quick. I wanted to sit at the bar, eat and watch whatever was on the TVs. Basically, chill out after a day of travel. Unfortunately, the bartender had two friends sitting at the bar who (very loudly) were going off about their various issues with co-workers, managers. I rarely do this but I had to finally ask them to quiet down. I wasn't expecting quiet (I was at a bar after all) but they were super loud. read more

LeadBelly - Fish and Chips - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Great service and nice place for drinks. The bread pudding and ice cream dessert was phenomenal

My daughter and I came here today for some lunch. Menu looked amazing unfortunately we sat there and not one person acknowledged us. Multiple waitresses passed us to serve table and didn't even one person stop and say "we will seat you shortly or have you been help". Sat there by the hostess station for 10 minutes until finally just leaving because obviously our business wasn't wanted. This is unfortunate because I have nothing but great things to say about the location that was in Omaha. And then having to explain to my daughter why. Please do better, a simple "hello" would have sufficed. read more

Awesome experience! This place is so neat! We sat in the train car. The burgers are out of this world! I had the tacos, and immediately wished I'd ordered a burger. Great food, great service! I would love to go back! read more

LeadBelly - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Raspberry Beret. Second to none. Split it and share with a friend. Best in Lincoln read more

food was top tier. relatively inexpensive, but still nice. ambiance was cute. there's a hiddenish back room with more tables. server was very friendly gave great recommendations. read more

LeadBelly - menu - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Best Burgers in Nebraska! The environment is also amazing. So sad they closed the one in Omaha but the trip to Lincoln is totally worth it read more

LeadBelly - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

The service was very good and the food was pretty good. The vegetarian chili was very filling. The Mac and cheese was good. Not really cheesy or salty but fairly tasty and the best Mac and cheese I've had from a restaurant which is saying something. The cinnamon roll was the perfect sweet note at the end. They were fairly fast with the orders so that's nice. I really liked the butterbeer I got and it was quite sweet. Glad that we found this gem here! Will be coming back next time I'm in Lincoln read more

LeadBelly - Butterbeer - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Best Caesar salad I have ever had! Great and friendly service! Waitress was really nice and had some great recommendations for other places to explore in the Hay Market :) read more

LeadBelly - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Really great food, wonderful and extensive knowledge of gluten free menu items, and great service. The GF dessert I had was absolutely wonderful. Overall I'd say this is a great celiac safe restaurant and a fantastic variety on the menu for those who are mindful of gluten. Definitely recommend for gluten eaters and non-gluten eaters. read more

Very vintage style to the place: yet great modern amenities like ability to watch aMNF game. Great set of rotating taps: that even features 2 porters and a stout .... Cool to have "old man brews" in a college town like Lincoln. read more

Stopped in Lincoln during a cross-country roadtrip. Leadbelly's is tucked in a lively spot downtown. Friendly college-age waiter and delicious Cobb salad. read more

Took my girls for lunch and we ordered so much food we had supper too. LeadBelly specializes in over the top concept dishes and for the most part it really works. That take a kind of strange idea and then go 3 steps past where a regular restaurant would go if a regular restaurant would attempt the dish to begin with. For example I got the blue cheese and steak salad, that's a fairly standard dish. Lettuce blue cheese and steak, they put a hard boiled egg (OK) they add French fried onions (that's a little different but OK) let's add broccoli chunks (why) how about cucumber (all right but we've got a lot going on already on the salad) let's add a ton of bacon (ok it's a salad I guess) but let's make the bacon candied bacon (what the hell are you doing) but then it works and it works really well. It was the best thing I ate all day. Portion was huge. I have never felt stuff after a salad before but this did it. The fact that they had poutine is what made us pick this place. We love poutine but it's hard to find around here, there's was pretty darn good though the gravy could be a little more beefy in flavor. The staff was extremely friendly and the food came out quick, the ambience of the place was nice. We will be back for sure. read more

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Burgers are so good! Loved the Ciao Bella burger! It has provolone & mushroom! We also got garlic aioli, Siracha Mayo and everything was great! Will be back for burgers! read more

LeadBelly - Ciao Bella burger - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

The Raspberry Beret is a must if you like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Sooooo yummy . I doubted it at first but immediately enjoyed the flavor profile! read more

LeadBelly - Raspberry beret burger - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

We decided to share the stadium nachos with grilled chicken. The queso was so good! I was also impressed with the chips, the atmosphere was very much American pub, and the service was great. Glad we decided to try this place out. read more

Service was great can't fault the treatment but I can't say the same for the poutine. Don't understand the mixing of regular fries and waffle in this dish but the "gravy" was the kill shot to the dish. No consistency and or flavor that can be described other than flavored water ‍ Sorry guys gotta do better than that read more

We had the best experience at leadbelly last Friday night. Our server, with long dark hair on the porch was terrific and gave us time to visit and we never felt rushed. She spoke to us like an old friend and was outstanding, wish I could remember her name. My husband had a burger and it was delicious and our friend and I had salads, which were excellent. The cucumber cocktail was terrific too and the guys enjoyed the local IPA beers. Nothing better than being on the porch, overlooking the Haymarket and enjoying the best of Lincoln! read more

I always love going here for a burger, but definitely check the menu out as they do have other worthy options. The service is great.