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    Mantra Bar & Grille

    4.1 (200 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    MANTRA BAR & GRILLE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Jess H.

    Wow! Hidden gem! My sister suggested this place for lunch and I was happily surprised by the place. The long bar is very inviting and gives vibes of a place to have a good time. The dining area is small but spacious. The menu offers so many unique foods which was one of the most appealing parts of our visit. I got the best BLT I've ever had and a very creamy and delicious mushroom soup. I also loved their cocktail menu. So many cute and tasty beverages. They serve brunch on Sundays so I definitely have to go back and try it. I cannot wait to go back for more!

    Christine M.

    Mantra is one of my favorite spots in Benson! The food and service are wonderful. Each of the menu items I have tried, have been really good! This past visit I got the meatloaf and it was great. The flavor was not lacking at all and I loved the mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables that came with it. The portion size was also perfect and I did not leave feeling hungry. However, it is a small restaurant inside so seating is limited. Not sure if they do reservations or not, but I would recommend calling them to see just in case. I highly, highly recommend checking this place out!

    Artichoke omelette
    Hillary P.

    My first experience with Mantra was super positive! While this location does not take reservations we had no wait on a Sunday morning. Complimentary off street parking is available behind the restaurant. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating areas. There is an extensive breakfast menu plus a number of specials that were available. Our server was pleasant, although I think they might've been a little shorthanded with the crowd on hand. Food quality was excellent although getting seconds on coffees and drinks took a little longer than you would expect so double up! The restaurant was very clean and offered an open and airy vibe. The outdoor seating was very pleasant with very pretty flowers, although you do have to take into account periodic street noise challenges. Located at the west end of Benson, just beyond the downtown strip, I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you're trying to get away from the downtown brunch crowd, particularly during major event season.

    Biscuits and gravy
    Jana J.

    Great brunch! One of the best in Omaha. I had the crab Benedict last time I was here and loved all items I've tried. French toast bread is different than standard bread--like a light Texas toast (very thick but crispy on the outside). My friend didn't love this but I thought it was fine, just more bready than eggy. Pineapple/vanilla infusion mule was great! A little on the sweet side. Gravy flavor is amazing!

    Satsha was an amazing bar tender and made the experience even better. We have only been here a few times but the food is always good and their mimosas options are the best.

    Mussels in Tomato Vodka Sauce
    Eileen D.

    No one tells, "Norm!" when you walk in the door, but this place definitely looks and feels like it serves a lot of regulars. That said, the hostess and server both were friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is more on the casual side, and it looks like they have a great patio for outdoor eating. We arrived in time for happy hour, and weren't overly hungry so we thought we'd just pick through appetizers and salads, but the primary draw was the steamed mussels in red sauce (an East Coast favorite of ours). We started with chips and bleu, which was a little different from what we've had elsewhere, but the humongous pile of fresh, hot potato chips on a pool of blue cheese dipping sauce was delicious. Happy hour price of $6 was a tremendous bargain. Next up, the mussels. There was a happy hour option that as more Cajun than Italian, but we opted for the regular price dish. The bowl was very large and very full, and we had only three that hadn't opened. I know enough not to force that kind of thing, but does everyone? I think the kitchen ought to take more responsibility there. Nevertheless, we were in heaven! The tomato vodka sauce was smooth and just spicy enough and the mussels, deliciously sweet. The dish was served with two pieces of toasted, buttered French bread, which was nice, but a basket of soft Italian bread to soak up the copious amount of sauce would have been better. (The dish also includes fingerling potatoes, but that seemed weird. ) The salads we ordered were more food than we needed, having slurped our way through the mussels, and, as it turned out, we didn't eat most if them. They were a disappointing letdown from the other two out-of-the-ballpark hits. The house Mantra Salad is served with a delicious-sounding Honey Shallot Dijon Vinaigrette, but it was either watered down or needed more of each ingredient. There wasn't much flavor, and a naked salad just doesn't do it for me. The Cobb salad was huge! But again, came with a less than flavorful vinaigrette. If the option exists, I'd go with a blue cheese dressing in both instances, should I get salad again. And, we will go again, because THOSE MUSSELS! Yum! Now, as noted, we were FULL, but my husband has a thing for key lime pie, so we ordered it. Comparatively speaking, not a great key lime pie. But a key lime cheesecake, not bad. I don't know if that was there intent, but that's what it tasted like. Overall, some great things, some not so great. Can't wait to go back though, with just a little more knowledge , because the pasta looked (and smelled) amazing!

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    Meg B.

    I usually patron Mantra for brunch, and mimosas but today my husbands surprised me with a lunch date and this is where he took me. We came right at 12:00pm and there was only one other guest in there. Our service was excellent the entire meal. I tried all the greek chicken sandwich with house chips and my husband had the BLT with tomato basic soup. Every bite of mine was savored. The sandwich included feta,pesto sauces, chicken, roasted tomatoes on focaccia, it was exceptional (and probably and understatement) the chips were slightly soggy but tasted fresh. I absolutely will try this sandwich again and again. The staff wore masks and sanitized tables as more people came in for lunch service.

    Crepes
    Alan M.

    Nice place with great food. Perfect place to get brunch. I always get crepes and some mimosas. Be aware that since the food is good, this place is almost always full. The wait is usually 30 minutes to 1 hour, but totally worth the wait.

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    Perfect for Spring. Easy breezy. Outside seating. Great food and service. A Benson neighborhood treasure!

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    Probably my favorite breakfast spot in town. Relaxed vibe, amazing food and service! 5 stars.

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    Get the tuna nachos. Their happy hour is fantastic with great prices on small plates and drinks.

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    Go during happy hour for bargain priced appetizers. I really like that they have a nice selection of non-alcoholic beers.

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