The best thing about coming back to Nebraska over the holidays is being able to eat real Nebraska beef at this place - and they have a killer selection of beer, as well! I generally get the burger of some variety and it's always cooked the way it should be (medium) and the portions are huge. The atmosphere is unique and the folks are friendly. It's not a chain restaurant and it's worth the wait to get something unique! read more

Lots of character packed into this local joint. Met our expectations and was very affordable. Very fun and way better than a chain. Gave us the opportunity to take the scenic route. Pool table and shuffle board looked awesome. Seems like and excellent place to hang when you aren't just passing through. Would return for sure! read more

This place was brilliant. Great inside (tables, chairs, and walls all made out of visually-pleasing wood), varied and unique food choices, and the burger I had was one of the best. Reasonably priced as well. read more

Good burgers, bad service. At least take the time to educate your rude teenage staff about the beef and local beers you serve. Also there's a "bar" but you have to get up and walk over to the ordering place to get them to serve you. read more

It's an okay place, a little pricey for a restaurant that raises their own beef and unless you order the burger at least medium it can be quite dry, even with the special sauce. I learned that the hard way and now if I go there order mine medium rare. This seems to have made the whole difference. The gomora burger was great, juicy and the jalapenos along with the jalapeno bun were really good. I just think $9.00 for a burger in a place that raises it's own beef is a little expensive. But unfortunately, this is how most businesses are in Ogallala NE. They're so busy raping the tourists, they could care less about the locals. read more

This place had the freshest tasting burgers I've ever had. Our kids had homemade Ranch dressing with their fries that tasted incredible. And on top of the very good food, the bathroom had bug spray which is a great touch for someone out of town. read more

Stopped in Ogallalla on our way home from Golden, CO. Really great burger(Range Burger with smoked cheddar) and crispy onion rings. Cold, well poured G and T. My son had the Gomorrah Burger and as a burger aficionado was very pleased with his selection. The Open Range Grill has a fun atmosphere with families and Lake Mac people with live music on the patio. Great place to stop and soak up the atmosphere and the great Nebraska beef! read more

The reviews said it all.. Best burgers in Nebraska.. I completely agree with everyone else. It takes awhile to get your food, but that is because they are all made to order. The fried green beans were excellent along with the party melt and bacon bbq cheeseburger. I would highly recommend to anyone passing through this town. read more

Food is yummy, staff is friendly and has a little area for the kids to play. You should stop and eat here if your in this area! The outside looks a little off putting but the inside is nice. read more

This is a burger restaurant where you order at the counter and find a seat. The burgers are good but the menu is fairly limited. The big drawback is the time it takes to get your food after ordering. It was about a half hour wait for us and those around us. read more

Disappointed is the word that comes to mind after stopping for lunch. I was excited to try the burger and poppers so we went out of our way while traveling I-80. The decor was nice and the place was clean. The biggest disappointment was the way the burger was cooked; very well done. Both of our burgers were so well done that there was no juice and little flavor. The meat itself is of good quality, so it is sad to receive an over cooked burger. The poppers were just OK, not great and definitely previously frozen. I think they were over hyped. If you come here for a burger and don't want it over cooked, make sure you let them know. read more

This place rocks!! The ambiance is friendly and perfect for a small town in Nebraska. Jenny was more than happy to help on what appeared to be her day off. The burgers were huge. A meal fit for a cowboy! I will wear the tee I got with pride! read more

Great food! Nice atmosphere! Fried mushrooms and papas were fantastic! Burgers are great and big enough to share if you are the sharing kind! ;) read more

Great burgers! Awesome selection of beers. Very clean. Lexi was super friendly and welcoming!! Will return on our next trip thru Nebraska!

This is a new restaurant in town. They are *fabulous*. Some would say they have a limited menu because they serve burgers and chicken sandwiches. HOWEVER, that's because they specialize in burgers. Don't come expecting to get in and out in short order...they make everything *to order* and it's well worth the wait! They have cute names for their specialty burger like Gomorrah and Goober (peanut butter!). They also have wonderful yardbird (chicken) sandwiches. Each of the sandwiches can be ordered on one of several buns including brioche, sourdough, and jalapeno. read more

Stopped by on our way home to Denver. FANTASTIC Burgers and FANTASTIC service. Was quick, good, and very clean! I didn't like the "special sauce" but was an easy fix, and my dad loved it. (Depends on what you like.) great fries; went to order another side of them, and my dad forgot his wallet and went to get money from the car and they brought them out so fast and just gave them to us for free. The women's bathroom was stalked with hairspray, spray deodorant, lotion, and anything else a girl would need. We will definitely come by again. read more

Just passing through Ogallala on a road trip, we stopped in here for dinner. It's a self serve style joint, you get to make your decision of burger AND bun. I got the Lonesome Man burger; caramelized onion and garlic, chipotle mayo on a brioche bun. Very delicious, French fries were great, both with a homemade feel to it. Clean well kept place with a place to play pool and arcade games. Friendly staff and relaxed comfortable setting. Nothing to complain about. If we ever pass through Ogallala again we'll be sure to stop back read more

Will definitely be back. We had the Gomorrah Burger. Hubby had it with jalapeños, mine without. Good both ways. Hand pressed real beef. Excellent! The fries are fresh cut and ranch sauce was made in house. We also had the pickle spears. A small amount of spice, just right. Staff very courteous and service was quick. read more

Superb burger and excellent onion rings. I had the high noon burger with egg, pico and smoked cheese on pretzel bun. Yummy goodness.

Came into town during the "off" season for some early kayaking on the lake. Stopped here for dinner and Wow!! Line has been to the door for the last hour but we didn't wait more than 15 minutes after we ordered for our food! Local meat, great service, good selection of beer. Will always make this a stop when I'm in town read more

This is a place you WISH you could eat more! Burgers--off the charts (complete with your choice of bun), hand cut fries & best sweet potato fries I've eaten. So glad we made the choice to forego fast-food in long road trip! read more

Open Range Grill - American Near Me - Ogallala, Nebraska

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Delicious food, great atmosphere. We stopped here for dinner on our way from Colorado to Omaha. The fried pickles were delicious!!! Also had a great chicken sandwich and the patty melt was very good. read more

Way to to go Open Range Grill! **SCAM**DO NOT GET GAS ON THIS EXIT AT FAT DOGS CONOCO in NEBRASKA; they charge $.60 more than their sign says and the other stations (see countless Yelp reviews). I have never seen this done before and can't believe it is legal or that locals would allow this place to represent them. Who owns this place? OGALLALA, please make your town welcome to travelers. read more

On our way from Lincoln to Denver and we didn't want fast food so we stopped and had lunch at the Open Range Grill. The chicken sandwich on a pretzel roll was very tasty, the prime rib French dips were delish and we loved the sweet potato fries. The only item that we weren't crazy about were the regular fries. We will stop here again for sure! read more

Burgers didn't disappoint & Yard Bird sticks (Chicken fingers) were excellent! Worth the stop if you get the chance.

We were actually guided here by Yelp, on a trip through Nebraska to the Black Hills. I used to live in Ogallala and wow, this is a big improvement on most of the food there! It's definitely got a bar vibe, but we had a great lunch there with our kids (7 and 11). The burgers are good, and the sweet potato fries are excellent. We also tried the papa fries, which are like home fries with jalapeno and cheese in them. Verdict: weird but definitely interesting, and we ate the whole serving. Counter service was friendly enough. read more

We stopped by here years ago due to the reviews and loved it. We were staying in town again and there was no question where we were headed. I love the atmosphere here and the large selection of beer. Fun place to come on a Saturday night. The burgers are amazing!!! read more

So good. You should go here if you want a burger. The menu is limited and if your looking for a steakhouse or a full service resturant as a member of our party thought it would be you might be disappointed. Interior is great, clean, and there is even a pool table and other games inside. read more

Coming from: Younger local couple, primarily the health obsessed wife. Pros: All their beef is home grown, grass fed beef. I get that some people think that grass fed beef is dry, but with how thick these patties are and how awesome my husband thinks these burgers are, you wouldn't think they were grass fed. You can just eat knowing you are having a healthier option. Great topping combinations and bun options to create unique and great tasting burgers (including but not limited to; The Lonely Man [garlic and onion are a part of this] and the Goober [peanut butter... don't knock it until you try it!]). Sweet potato fries there are amazing, as is the homemade ranch that goes on the salad if you choose not to have fries (I haven't tried their normal fries, but my husband approves, which should stand for something). New facility so clean and cool looking. Friendly Staff. Cons: Okay, so it's a bit pricey, but I have never heard anyone leaving this place complain that they didn't get what they paid for, always a ton of food. It can be a bit loud, with the open floor plan and no carpet or anything to dampen sound. And, it's still new, so you have to be patient. read more

VERY clean, well lit and great atmosphere. They do things a little differently than most are used to, you have to order at the counter and go get your food when it's ready (a lot like 5 guys). The hamburgers are great with all kinds of toppings/sauces you can ask for. GREAT selection of beer on tap and in bottles. I would highly recommend this place over any other burger joint around read more

Great venue for a Wedding Reception!! First of all, the food is excellent and they provide great service at very reasonable prices. We have eaten here a couple of times before our reception and we were never disappointed. They served 70 people at the same time in a very organized and efficient way! And even though we ordered off the large group menu, it was just as delicious, if not better then when we went the other times. All of our guests loved the food & atmosphere. We had Sirloin, Chicken and Burgers and they all came out exactly as ordered. They closed the restaurant to hold our reception and took care of everything. We were able to bring in a DJ and our own cake. They even have a big outdoor patio! We highly recommend Open Range Grill for lunch or dinner and especially for a big event!! read more

This restaurant is one not to miss on your way to the Lake! The food is delicious and ranges from standard to "Foody", the prices are reasonable and the collection of photographs from early settlers of the area make the wait for food enjoyable. It's as good as anything you will find in California or Colorado! read more

After reading the reviews here....my expectations were high These folks did not disappoint. I was on my way back from Park City, UT and drove off 1-80 to try the place. I had no idea you walk in to restaurant and up to the counter to place your order. Menu items are clearly written on a blackboard and a few specials were posted on a sign in front of the counter. I placed my order and was given a glass for my pop order. They have fountain pop to the left of the counter and you help yourself. I can't remember the name of the burger I ordered. It was called the El-****......i just can't remember the name. The burger was spicy with grilled jalapenos, cheese, etc.....and there was a choice of 4 buns. I had the jalapeno bun. I sat myself down at an available table. About 15 minutes later someone came out from behind the counter and called my name......then bought my burger to my table. The burger was quite simply first rate. It really doesn't get much better than this. I highly recommend this restaurant....and it's worth the 3 km drive off 1-80. read more

If you have a little time to sit down and eat this is the best place to do it In town. We don't get to eat here as much as we would like because we usually just grab a quick bite going threw town but they have amazing hamburgers that aren't just your norm. Very good local beef!! read more

Clean, fun, easy going, friendly place. Stopped by on our way from Rocky Mountain National Park to Missouri after finding it on YELP. We had good food and will go there again when in Ogallala. read more

Great place! We stopped for a quick meal and were pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food and excellent service. The beer selection was terrific - first (but not last) time drinking a "Cornstalker" stout beer. Hamburgers were excellent - good selection, juicy and well-dressed. Nice fresh salad, perfectly cooked fries. Good kid menu. Lovely service behind the counter. Good experience by any standard - exceptional for a road trip pitstop. read more

We came here after spending 12 hours driving while spending the night in Ogallala. First, it took a full 45 minutes for them to make our order. When we finally got our food, the burgers were very average, and did not seem fresh at all. The fries were soggy and definitely not fresh. We would've been better off going to McDonalds. read more

A great place for a burger after a day on Lake Mac. Great service and the burgers are excellent. Probably because the owners source the meat from their own ranch. Creative apps like fried green beans are a good starter. We'll stop again next time we're at the lake. read more

What a great stop, believe the previous reviews. I had the Gomorrah burger and my wife, the blue northern. Mine was very good and hers was better, and the service was very friendly and home town. If we come through here again, we will come back. read more

This place gets the big thumbs up from my entire family, including my 13- and 16-yr olds. The burgers are top-rate, with toppings that range from the simple to the eclectic. Try the Goober burger -- peanut butter and burgers really do go together! The restaurant is owned by a local ranching couple, and the beef is grass-fed and locally raised. If you are anywhere near Ogallala, don't miss this place! If you're really lucky you will catch one of their special events or live music nights. read more