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    Memoir

    4.6 (290 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Lori I.

    Aww I wish I remembered the name of our server, he was very good at recommending dishes and we had excellent service. This is one of the fancier places to eat in Omaha, located in Old Market near Embassy Suites. Our food was tasty, ambiance was fancy, service was 10/10.

    Chicken tortilla soup
    Sneha P.

    We had a work event here in the private room in the back. It was nice and secluded with very attentive staff. Overall the ambiance of the restaurant itself is elegant. Very popular, even on weeknights. We had a special pre-set menu for our event. Everything was delicious. I had the Parmesan potato poppers with aioli for the starter, which was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. The chicken tortilla soup was also tasty. For the main entree, I had the pan seared trout, which was cooked perfectly with crispy skin and tender meat. I did wish there was more pesto sauce though. The chocolate torte dessert was so rich and comforting. It can with a nice contrast of cold ice cream and tart berry jam. Overall, I will definitely come back to try more things on the menu!

    Sara C.

    Memoir, in the downtown area of Omaha, is an absolute VIBE. You will want to bring your camera with you, even if you're not normally a food photog, because the ambiance and food are made for the perfect pics! My husband and I first visited Memoir for our anniversary, and it was such an awesome experience, especially for a special occasion like that. After we were done doing all of our (admittedly annoying) photography of the awesome ambiance, we finally sat down to order and eat - and the original amazingness didn't stop there! The menu is not gigantic, which I always appreciate - because I get overwhelmed by too many choices. We picked a few things to share, at the recommendation of our server (who was also amazing and made sure we had a great anniversary dinner). They even gave us a card signed by the staff wishing us a great anniversary! Those little extra touches are what really make a dining experience special. We had the Kale and Bacon Dip for an appetizer, which was DECADENTLY delicious. The dip was smooth and silky with a toasty focaccia which went really well together with the two different textures. And we also grabbed the Pork Potstickers, and my oh my, were those fantastic. Delicate potsticker wrapper, with tons of filling, resting in a carrot-ginger dressing that complemented the potsticker fantastically. We were already so pleased, and didn't believe the entrees could top the starters, but they were just as awesome, which should be no surprise. It was easier to share two entrees, because we couldn't decide between two. Our first entree was the Faroe Island Salmon, and it was cooked to perfection, and served atop an indulgent bed of sweet corn risotto that I still dreeeeam about. And our second entree was the Rigatoni Alla Vodka, which was a little lighter of a meal, so was great paired with the salmon dish which was a tad heavier. I would recommend either of these dishes! We were SO full at this point but we knew we had to get a dessert since this was a special occasion. We shared the chocolate torte and devoured it, even with our extreme fullness. It was so fluffy and chocolatey and DELISH. From start to finish, this was one of the best meals I've had in Omaha. The service was on point, the eats were out of this world, and the vibe of the interior is something to behold. If you're looking for an awesome place to have a special occasion meal or just a nice dinner on a date night, look no further than Memoir for all of the above!

    Milk & Cereal Ice Cream
    Marissa S.

    Scrumptious food, great staff, kid friendly, and overall such a fancy vibe! Our waitress was so great with our daughter that I had to start my review with praising how fun she was! She played peek-a-boo and just emailed at her so often throughout our stay. Our daughter loved our waitress! The food was as delicious as it looks in the photos! I swear we ate the appetizer in less than a minute. I split the Filet Mignon so the portion is a half in the photo. Such a perfect size especially if you want to indulge in appetizers and dessert! I hope they never get rid of the milk & cereal sundae because I'd go just for that! Our friend has the flat steak and said it was absolutely incredible. We don't live close by but we certainly will be back soon!

    Connor L.

    Had a lovely time at Memoir, our server Chris was great and very knowledgeable on the menu and drinks. Bonus he looks quite like Jeffrey Wright from West World and various other things. My wife started with a spicy corn margarita. It was quite tasty and had that warm the back of the throat kick at the end. We split two sushi rolls, the kensai maki and spicy tuna maki. Both had great flavor and tasted fresh. The spicy tuna definitely has a kick of wasabi which I enjoyed. We then split the rigatoni alla vodka. They split it in our two bowls so my picture looks small but that's a half portion. Flavor was awesome, olive oil and fresh ricotta to die for, scraped all the extra sauce out of both our bowls. The vibes are great and very comfortable chairs. Perfect date night spot. We hit it up before a show at the Orpheum. Definitely will be back.

    Pesto pasta
    Kaitlin C.

    We popped in for a lunch with a reservation (check out open table). The service was really not what it normally is. We sat for almost 20 minutes before having to ask for a waiter. The food was slow. Other tables were getting served right next to us. We are normally pretty quick to order and eat but this lunch turned into an hours long endeavor. The kale & farro salad was delicious!!!! The pesto pasta was okay but pretty small for the price. My husband really really enjoyed the risotto salad (Faroe Island Salmon). We'll probably be back but maybe on a weeknight in a long while.

    Tuna chop salad with miso yogurt dressing
    Wendy W.

    I was fortunate to go to Memoir on opening night (for my birthday), several times after and today for brunch with my adult kids. Memoir never disappoints with exception of host staff could be friendlier and more welcoming. Wait staff and food are very good. My favorite dish is the tuna chop salad. Rigatoni makes people happy, as do the potato puff apps.

    Corn tortilla soup
    Becky Y.

    What a nice lively spot! The inside decor is beautiful and slightly more upscale than I originally imagined. The staff were wonderful and very accommodating. We had a larger party and they were on it! I ordered the potato puffs, corn tortilla soup, filet mignon, and Japanese cheesecake - all of which were delicious!!! I'd definitely go back!

    Trad breakfast.  I'm a bacon snob.  Bacon was a 10/10.  I prefer traditional hash browns but this version was next best version IMO.
    Mel W.

    Stellar girls brunch spot! I wish I remembered our servers name bc she was WONDERFUL! We had an extra seat at our table and were ready for her to JOIN US early on into our experience. Atmosphere is spectacular. The high insulated ceiling, velvet chairs, dark denim like wallpaper, greenery and books up above and the GORGEOUS tile in the bathrooms. They did ALL the things designing this space. I could live here! Brunch launched with the Mimosa Bottle Service. It's a mini apothecary experience with the syrups...& don't be shy! Add multiple droppers to upgrade the prosecco in the best way possible. I would've never tried the elderflower but our server nailed it with her recommendation...YUMMMMIE! We ordered the charred Brussels and beets to start us snacking. Best Brussels ever! Sweet and Savory perfection. As I watch my friend who doesn't like beets DOMINATE the beets an even left some evidence on her sleeve. . Healthy and delish A+. Sesame crusted seared tuna on the salad was AWESOME & we finished off with cheesecake... matcha cheesecake. IYKYK CANT WAIT to come back and try Happy Hour or Dinner next time I'm in town. Also hope to have an outdoor patio opportunity sometime as it's prime location for ppl watching. A CWS place to be for sure!

    Chocolate Torte
    Hanay W.

    Stopped by memoir during a trip to Omaha on a solo dinner. You can tell when a restaurant takes care of you during a solo dinner that they are great!! I started with the yellowtail sashimi which was fresh and the perfect starter. My entree was the Pyro Cheeseburger and was a great size, had flavor and really satisfied my cravings!! My favorite part of the entire meal was the dessert. The Chocolate Torte was delicate, rich and overall amazing. The vibe of the restaurant was perfect for a date night, night with friends or just a solo dinner to pamper yourself. It was calm and cozy. If I ever find myself back in Omaha, I would definitely be back.

    Cheesecake
    Dave B.

    This is a review of the lunch menu. I had the chicken sandwich. It was good, but couldn't top the charcoal chicken that is served at dinner. The Parmesan and pepper salad dressing was great on the side salad. My beautiful date had the salmon and risotto. She loved it and she gave me a taste. Agree! We split the cheesecake and it was fabulous. The coffee was delicious. The service is superb. Our waitress (from PA) was able to track down the coffee vendor for me. We've been to Memoir twice in eight days. This is my new favorite Omaha restaurant.

    Pat C.

    Walked in here on a Thursday afternoon. Got seated at the bar. My server was a lovely lady who really took good care of me. She was also prepping the drinks for everyone. The atmosphere was cozy, clean, and classy. The interiors were beautiful; the lighting was nice. Charcoal grilled chicken was a big portion; very good for someone who is hungry. The guava squeeze was so refreshing. I really liked it. I was soo full and did not anymore have the chance to have any of their desserts which were very tempting.

    Lauren H.

    When foodies break away from the group, and meet up with other foodie folks... good conversation and memories happen! Met up with about 9 other folks for our 4:30 reservation, and INDULGED. The ladies side of the table stuck to the appetizers (hence really only appetizer pictures!) where as the men's table, definitely stuck with the entrees (therefore, zero pics!). The ladies and I shared their Creamed Kale & Bacon Dip, a few California Rolls, their Potstickers, Foccacia and Whipped Ricotta, as well as their Tsunami Roll (very similar to Blue's Tidal Wave if you're familiar!), some Memoir Fries with a spicy jalepeno aioli, and their Beet Salad. Topped it off with their Corn Margarita, which was excellent - think sweet corn folks, sweet corn. That Filet Mignon, looked DELISH with a rare presentation. I "heard" their Salmon was excellent from the other end of the table. My hubs, had their Charcoal Chicken and said it was great! I love a moody, dark, and hustling restaurant and Memoir is JUST that! For a half beat I forgot I was in congested downtown Omaha, and transported to the windy city. When the GM learned there was a table of foodies, he quickly made his way over to check in and take the temp of how the food, drinks and atmosphere were which I appreciated and stopped often to make sure all was to our satisfaction. I can ONLY speak on what I stuffed in my face hole, but there were many other pallets with me who I hope chime in!

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