Apparently this place was THE place in generations past. I met up with an older acquaintance of mine who had been talking this place up and wanted me to try it out. I can tell the establishment's heyday has come and gone. There's nothing special here. The interior is pretty run down, and it seems they keep it dark to try to disguise that fact. If they have the opportunity to invest in some renovations and better lighting, the payoff would be well worth it. Ordered a prime rib sandwich with no bun, because they don't have much of anything to accommodate gluten free dietary needs. The cheese on the prime rib did it no favors, it was kind of congealed and just not a great flavor, didn't complement the meat at all, it would have been much better without. Service was fine, nothing amazing. I might give this place another chance sometime in the future, but I'm not in any rush when there are much better options in town. read more

Misty's - Fries were ok I guess, hard to mess up fries. The cheese on this "sandwich" was not a positive addition. Need GF options on the menu. - Steakhouses Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Misty's is 1 of those not too miss institutions. Everyone says this one being the original ( which I loved twice ) is much better than the newer location in Lincoln. Bring your appetite. You will be satisfied. Don't stray from steak, or steak. A Supper Club this would be called in Wisco. read more

We arrived and were seated, then realized it was extremely warm with almost no airflow. When asking, waitress said the AC was broken. We had made a reservation but were not informed about the lack of AC on a 100+ degree day. We were not offered any discounts or anything to compensate for our extreme discomfort. The food was ok, but slow coming. We asked about fans or other measures but none were available. We were very disappointed and were sweating profusely by the time we left. We feel we should have been informed upon arrival about the lack of AC so we could have made an informed decision about whether or not to stay! read more

Went to Misty's for Mother's Day. We were one of the first groups to arrive. We were able to order quickly and then the server was nowhere to be found. Drinks were left empty, and it took an hour for our food to arrive. It was not even busy. My prime rib sandwich was soggy and contained little of anything. They brough my mom the wrong order, so she had to wait for the correct one. Misty's use to be one of my favorite places, but with large prices increases and decrease in quality, I will not be going back. read more

Husker Pep Rally before Michigan Football game was electric. A must stop for Husker fans and out of town guests Husker Tradition!! read more

Service was absolutely amazing. My wife's baked potato half way through had to be cut with a knife because it wasn't cooked all the way. New York strip was good but nothing to write home about. Atmosphere was very nice and clean. Again service was excellent. Steak was mediocre no flavor really. read more

We had a great experience at Misty's. We sat in one of the cool curved booths, makes you remember that Misty's has been in Lincoln for many years. It is the original Lincoln steakhouse. Our drinks were well made and delicious. Our server, Cassie was excellent! She answered our questions and paced our meal so we're didn't feel rushed or like we were waiting. We shared a bowl of the lobster and seafood bisque, there were definitely pieces of lobster, scallop and whole shrimp in the delicious soup. I had the small filet which was tender and cooked to perfection. My husband had the king cut prime rib, tender, tasty and lean. The loaded baked potatoes were also very good. We enjoyed the atmosphere, with scenic Nebraska art in the main dining room and husked memorabilia in the bar area. It has been years since we've been to the original Misty's but will be back again soon. read more

Went for our anniversary, huge mistake . We ordered wine and beer and the woman delivered the wrong wine. We ordered and the waiting started. 32 min a waiter replenished our water. 47 min wait. My shrimp was cold and the steak was barely warm. We paid for the drinks and walked out. read more

The bread was a little stale, some of the appetizer was very good, but the calamari was terrible, the soup had zero taste, the steaks were cold and even after they reheated the meat, it was not very good. In my opinion, if you are going to pay an average of $50.00-$70.00 per person, the food should be much better. First and last time we go there read more

Went there to celebrate a special occasion. Years ago it was the place to go for a quality steak. The nostalgia couldn't make up for the poor food. Ordered a ribeye medium. My guest the same only medium rare. They both came out WELL. We sent them back and got a rushed steak. Sever said "this has been happening a lot ". One star is for him because he tried to make it right. I guess Misty's isn't what some remember. You used to be able to overlook the dated restaurant because the steaks were so good. Sadly I think it's time for a better option for quality steak. read more

Food was not good. The crab cakes are thin with what taste like mush on the inside, and remind you more of a Salmon croquette. I ordered the Salmon and it was definitely frozen and it was overcooked. My BF attempted to order the steak but there was a mix up and he ended up getting the lobster mac as a meal vs a side. That, was extremely mushy and bland. Im truly suprised they serve that as a dish. The lobster bisque was decent (a little thicker than normal) and the bread was served warm, but we left completely unsatisfied. They took several items off the bill, so that was nice. Our server was nice but seemed very rushed....so note don't go an hour before closing. We wouldn't return. read more

Complete disappointment. Ordered the 20oz "Chef Special" ribeye and ended up with a grisly fat hunk of steak that was not edible. Showed it to the waitress who apologized but did nothing. I asked her to take it away as I couldn't eat a single bite without being disgusted by how awful it was. Asked her to show it to the manager and she came back saying the chef looked at it and said "that's normal for a ribeye". The once great Mistys has lost the right to call themselves a steakhouse after having the balls to serve this poor of quality cut of meat. read more

Misty's - Steakhouses Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Wow.... Most disappointing meal I have had in a long time. Restaurant was nearly empty but it took 25 minutes to get the appetizer. It was supposed to be shrimp cargot but it was brought out not hot with visible cheese slices on the top (did not even eat it after first bite). The prime rib was flavorless with no au jus or horseradish. The mushrooms were soggy and terrible. The baked potato (loaded) was dry and inedible. Chicken piccata was just awful and tasted of bottled lemon juice and mediocre quality chicken. What a sad state of affairs at this place. They are celebrating 60 years. I have no idea how they made it this long. read more

Misty's - Worst shrimp cargot ever - Steakhouses Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Should have paid attention to the multiple red flags before I was served my terribly overcooked steak with no flavor. 1. A steakhouse with terrible wine list. A good steakhouse will have a long list of wines to compliment a good steak. 2. Lack of fresh sides. Everything offered was a starch-- nothing fresh was offered. 3. Salad soaked in dressings. We couldn't even eat the lettuce as it was heavy with dressing. 4. Thank goodness my kids ordered chicken with their pasta as it was the only thing they ate. The pasta was terrible. How do you screw up pasta? 5. Overpriced and underserved seafood. "Market Price" for King Crab was $70 per half pound!!!! And, when it was served, there were only two tiny legs. Then it was laughable when they brought out the butter which was movie popcorn oil. 6. Filets were cooked incorrectly. Ordered medium rare and received a piece of well done cardboard. No one asked if my steak was cooked correctly. At that point we just gave up. Our dinner for four was $260 and it was absolutely terrible. I would never recommend this place to anyone. The servers were nice, just wish the food would compliment their effort and attitude; they were great. read more

Coming from NYC and Misty's was a must see. Once I tasted the food, I knew I was in the right place. As soon as the meal was finished I wanted more. We returned the next night and I had the NY Strip. It was delicious. Their bread is too good to pass on and the side salads were generous. Drinks made by Casey were perfection and Stacy was the best server to our group. She was attentive and made us feel at home. Misty's is THE restaurant to go to in Lincoln, NE. read more

It's just overrated. Expensive and the food was not that great. I have had better food at Texas Road House. The place needs a revamp. Have tried both locations and have been disappointed both times. Our bill for two was over $150 and it was not worth it. Our server was nice. The ambiance in the Havelock location could be good but the place needs major TLC. read more

Great food From quick dinner to special occasions Always leave happy Love there is more than one location but Havelock is my favorite. read more

Service was fine. Girl was, hopefully, new and needed questions for things most servers know offhand but she was attentive and nice. Now - on to the food - for the love of god!! Don't come here for good food. Seasonings were meh (hint: they don't realize salt is a seasoning apparently) because everything was lacking salt. And I despise salty food. More importantly, the quality of everything except the Cesar salad was terrible. Crab cakes were like hockey pucks of breading, rib eye was poorly cut and poorly cooked, baked potatoes sat in holding long enough that the skin was burnt and tough but the inside was undercooked. Don't know how you managed that but kudos! Also - it's 2024. Please update your glassware. The huge, long stemmed goblets for wine are not only dated but ruin even a cheap glass of wine. The reason there is no wait on a weekend night is self explanatory. Go elsewhere. read more

Sad. I went for my birthday. I go and have cocktails all the time. Avoid food thinking the place needs makeover. Deep clean and some light bulbs. But I know the light bulb issue is to hide the horrible collapse of a long established business. Ordered the blackened prime rib appetizer fo 27$. Um., really? It was a bowl of fat. Come on Chad. You're running the slum Lord of restaurants. Clean it up. Fix the damn chairs. Give me my money's worth. The only good part of that shitty food was stealing the silverware. read more

A little worried reading the 3 star ratings, but we gave it a try. Excellent! In my party, we ordered the Prime Rib, Ribeye, French Dip, Strawberry salad and Spin dip. All were cooked correctly and delicious. Almost did not get the sauce for the French Dip's fries (a derivative of honey mustard, I think)- or the dressing that comes with the strawberry salad (poppy seed something), but ended up liking both of those, too. Our waitress was professional, kind, and attentive. My family was very happy. The location and ambience was great. A little pricey, but no complaints. read more

Overflowing with character! Loved the location, the ambience, the whole experience. Server was awesome and food was excellent. Highly recommend you check this place out and enjoy yourself in the process. It's a little pricey but it's a Steakhouse after all. I would go back if ever we are in the area. read more

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Classic old steakhouse. Service was awesome. Atmosphere is pleasant and comfortable. Food prepared and tasted as it did decades ago. A favorite anytime but special occasions make it memorable. read more

The local small town "fancy restaurant". * The prices are high and the food quality is above average, but nothing extraordinary. * It is always loud - too loud to be intimate - and too awkwardly set up for large groups. There always seems to be children screaming. * The wait for food is average, but I highly recommend table reservations. * The restaurant is sports themed. Sometimes a piece of the Nebraska Cornhuskers' band make an appearance for a short performance. From my latest visit: I was in a group of eight about an hour before the busiest time. Our table was given a total of two breads and one butter (the equivalent of three dinner rolls). The rest of the food was a bit cool. I had water and a fork dropped on me by the busser. One of us was not given silverware. We were offered plenty of refills and there seemed to be plenty of staff, so I'm not sure why they were so inept. read more

100% will NOT return to Misty's and I do not recommend anyone go there. We came with a larger group and almost everyone ordered steaks. The steaks showed up and were not cooked consistently, with the same steak being both overdone as well as medium - medium rare in other parts of the steak. I hope this is not the case with a higher priced steak such as what Misty's has, but the only other time I've seen the same steak cooked with so much variance is when I pull a steak out of the freezer and don't give it enough time to fully thaw... on top of that, multiple people out of our group became sick the next day, and that was a fun way to ruin a weekend. With all that being said, I only gave 2 stars instead of 1 because our waitresses were extremely nice and attentive. If you're reading this as you look for a steakhouse in Lincoln... GO SOMEWHERE ELSE! read more

We were on a road trip through Lincoln and had to stop here because my father in law told us he had eaten here 40+ years ago and it was amazing. He didn't lie! The fact that this restaurant is still around all these years later is telling. Loved the retro decor and atmosphere, and smooth jazz playing to set the mood. My husband got the prime rib (king's cut) which I tried as well - such a big portion and the au jus was so savory. Delicious! I got the 7oz filet mignon which was perfect size. It is wrapped in hickory smoked bacon, which I usually am not a fan of but in this case it added just enough unique flavor to the steak to set it apart. The steak itself was cooked perfectly and cut like butter - no chewy or fatty portions that were inedible. There was a subtle peppery seasoning on the steak that was not overpowering - the flavor of the beef still was able to shine. Overall a great experience! read more

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This place was magical for us. Great ambiance, and the dinner was exceptional. Our waiter, Zachary was excellent, his timing on appetizers and dinner was perfect. He was attentive and followed through on the whole dinner. My filet was perfect and my husband dinner was superb. We will be back to enjoy again. Thank you. read more

I was told this is the best place to get a steak in Lincoln, NE. I ordered their signature Prime Rib and Sig Mashed Potatoes. What did I think?? Definitely NOT my favorite. Mashed potatoes were dry, steak was alright, but the cut was mostly fat. Yes, it's Prime Rib, but Texas Longhorns has better steak than that. Maybe I'm just a food snob . read more

A classic Lincoln steak house with some great Husker history. The steaks are some of the best in town, and we always get the lobster seafood bisque, which is delicious. My family loves coming here after home football games! Back in the day, before the NCAA prevented such things, Nebraska football players used to work as waiters on game days. As you can imagine, that was a big hit with local fans. The decor and Husker paraphernalia are best described as 'old school Big 8.' If you are in town for a football game, this restaurant, and this particular location, would be a great place to visit. read more

Misty's - Things are hoping after a Nebraska game! - Steakhouses Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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The only good part of the dinner was the Nebraska Husker band showing up at 7:00! Everthing was overpriced. 5 of us had the prime rib which was just ok, 1 had chicken/shrimp alfredo which was dry, 2 of us had the 20 ounce ribeye steaks which were finally brought out 30 minutes later than the other meals. Cocktail drinks wern't very good either. Texas Roadhouse has much better steaks! read more

Visiting family in Lincoln and my sister wanted to go here for dinner. After reading some of the reviews I was a bit anxious but our dinner was wonderful. Granted, decor is a bit dated but that only added to the charm. We were seated promptly. Our server, Alexis, was super nice and attentive. My sister ordered the prime rib and my wife and I ordered ribeyes. Mine asked for mine to be grilled with just salt and pepper and my wife had hers with Misty's spices. Everything came out hot and was cooked perfectly. And prices were half of what we pay in California. Some people just don't appreciate what they have. Not disappointed. I would go back. read more

This restaurant charges a 4% fee for any payment method other than cash. This isn't disclosed on the menu or posted anywhere at the entrance. You don't learn about it until you receive the bill and the prices are 4% higher than what's written on the menu. The manager said she would look into adding the disclosure to the menu. read more

Went for Valentine's Day. Both ordered the filets. I thought mine was decent. My husband's was raw and tough. By the time we got home our stomachs were rumbling. We were both sick. Will never go back to read more

Not the same Misty's I remember. Food was so so and it took over an hour to get our food and we had a reservation at 5:15 so it wasn't a busy time. Had 2 toddlers so the hour wait was too much! read more

I know this place has been a staple in Lincoln for years - but after our visit last night I cannot recommend it, especially when you consider the cost. It's tired inside - and the staff is not up to par. Our waiter did the best he could with what he had... but many tables around us were waiting a very long time for service. The lobster soup was marginal. My prime rib came with no horseradish sauce (they were out) - this is a prime rib place. For elsewhere is the best I have read more

Don't know why people like this place. Average at best. Claim to fame is prime rib, edible but not outstanding.

Probably should be a three but the Husker history, Husker band came through with Herbie Husker for a pep rally makes this a must see. I had a sirloin which was good but sort of bland. My wife had the rib eye which was very good. A lot of neat memorabilia you have to check out. read more

Misty's - Steakhouses Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

My cousin her husband and I ate here last night. All 3 of us had prime rib. She had the petite and her husband and I had the queen.where to start first I ordered surf and turf with lobster but they were out of lobster. He ordered a pork chop but they were out so he decided on steak. First the servers should be aware of what they are out of so they don't keep coming back. I ordered my steak blackened which it was not he ordered his with mushrooms which it didn't have on it. Also with the petite she got a piece of toast and aju sauce. (Not sure about that spelling)and we didn't get that with our steaks. read more

We ordered for curbside delivery on our anniversary and loved it. The seafood bisque was rich and luscious, with lots of lobster, shrimp, and scallops. Our Cajun scallop appetizer was cooked and seasoned perfectly, as were our filets. Our sides were on point, and my turtle cheesecake had gooey caramel, a thick layer of chocolate ganache, and a crunchy, buttery graham cracker crust. It was exceptional. We hadn't been to Misty's for a few years, and we'll be back soon! read more

I feel terrible writing this review since Misty's is well known in the Lincoln area. But, the food is overpriced and was barely warm when served, as was the coffee. I sent my coffee back after I had added cream, and they literally warmed it up in the microwave. The decoré is tired and it makes the place seem dingy instead of romantic. In its hay day, this was the place to go, but I don't see myself eating there again. read more

This rating is for the establishment on Havelock. A friend took us to Misty's for a steak dinner while visiting Lincoln. He ate the pasta with shrimp and chicken. The decor was a 70s vibe, not intentional. Dark with wood paneling, etc. Friends and husband ordered vodka/tonic with extra lime, since they did not have a drink menu, waiter said they have a 'stocked bar.' I ordered glass of Chardonnay. Drinks were very good. We started with the Blackened Ribeye app as we were waiting for our friend to join. The app was unremarkable although enjoyed the horseradish cream sauce. Special was a 16 oz ribeye with garlic/butter sauce on top, both guys ordered these with baked potato, one loaded. Steaks were over cooked and potatoes over baked, possibly sitting for awhile then warmed up.(?) Ladies shared the Salmon Chloe, description sounded amazing. Salmon was cooked just right but also looked like it may have been sitting for a bit. Waiter forgot to ask if we wanted rice or potato as the side option so came with neither; had to ask for rice that was promptly served and was tasty. I'll end with the positive, the Lobster Bisque was delicious (wished I had ordered a bowl for my dinner.) The bread served at the table with salads and bisque was very fresh & tasty along with softened butter. Others ordered a brownie cheesecake (name?) and they said it was very good. I ended up over eating (my fault) feeling queasy and felt it was mediocre. Likely would not return. read more