PepperJax Grill

Great food I had the train wreck, was easy to find, very clean and a very interesting atmosphere.read more

Always fun to try the food here, Chinese chicken salad is always a go to, sandwiches are always…read moreyummy. Highly recommend. Service is always quick and ambience feels very homey.

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The Chocolate Bar

4.5(125 reviews)

2.2 mi

We love the Chocolate bar and go there regularly for lunch & dinner. Especially love the…read moredessert/dinner/drinks for a date night! Service is always fantastic!

Stopped at The Chocolate Bar while passing through Nebraska based on a friend's recommendation. The…read moreatmosphere was cute, the downtown location was charming, and the service was outstanding from start to finish. Unfortunately, the food and desserts were underwhelming and lacked much flavor. We enjoyed the experience and hospitality, but the quality of the food didn't live up to our expectations.

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The Chocolate Bar front door

Quiznos

3.0(2 reviews)

3.6 mi

Waited a very solid 25 minutes in the drive thru. (There was no one else waiting or ordering in…read moredrive thru lane.) It must be a training issue as I counted 4 or 5 employees working. We chose this location after seeing ads along Interstate 80. However, the store is really 3.9 miles north, so pretty far out of the way when road tripping and thinking it would be a quick stop. Disappointing in location, wait time and final product. Photo speaks for itself.

I love buying a Quiznos sandwich and going over to the Best Buy or Buffalo Wild Wings and eating…read morethem while taking a poop. best experience will you witness in your life

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Jimmy John's

3.6(10 reviews)

0.6 mi

Let us come in early with a large group of athletes! Food was good, and all ready for a fast…read moredeparture!

Good luck getting your order if ya order at 930! But…read morebecause I wasn't a Karen and call after 5 minutes from out for delivery notification no food and no refund! Manager could care less! The driver lucky they didn't get hurt when they showing up to my house at midnight. 1. Not trusting a driver or food that was mia for two plus hours. Called couple days later cuz still didn't have my refund. He cut me off and said he knows his driver didn't stop at midnight. And the. Told me I should have my refund! And then he hung up! This guy shouldn't be a manager!

Little King Deli & Subs

2.0(1 review)

1.1 mi

I love the food just wish the service was better. They always close before they are suppose to…read more Called at 720 one night they told me they closed at 8. Drove all the way across town and got there at 734 and they were closed. Super disappointing.

Big Apple Bagels

4.4(15 reviews)

0.7 mi

The fantastic mostly all teen crew was rockin' it today with smiles, great attitudes, & excellent…read morecustomer service! Fresh baked every day! Support local! When is the last time you ate or had a drink from Big Apple Bagels? #grandislandnebraska #bigapplebagels #looklocalshoplocal #bestofgrandisland #freshbakeddaily #supportlocal #grandislandne

The food was amazing!! We got a bagel sandwich and also a bagel with cream cheese and they were…read morephenomenal! More of a wait than expected but service was super friendly. It was a cute little bagel shop and we will definitely be back!! The mini muffins were brought to my littles and some of the best ever-- really suggest the apple one!

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Jims Gyros

4.2(34 reviews)

1.2 mi

Jim's is a kinda out of the way spot in a strip mall off the main drag. The inside has a diner…read morefeel. Sandwiches are served in plastic baskets with red checkered paper. The Gyros are awesome. There is plenty of meat. The prices were reasonable. The food was served hot and prompt. This is a good lunch spot in Grand Island. Check it out.

I wouldn't call this a Greek restaurant. I would call it a sandwich place that happens to have…read moregyros. That's okay if you're expecting it and not hoping for things like falafel or hummus, which is not on the menu. The food itself is fine. The fries I got are clearly old fries that have been sitting out for a while so they're not great but the gyro (which comes either dressed the "Greek" way, with tzatziki sauce, feta, and tomato, or the "American" way which is dressed like a cheeseburger) is fine. A little heavy on the feta for my taste, but you take what you can get. The staff seemed nice though and generally the place seemed fine for a quick lunch. Just maybe don't get the fries unless you know they're fresh, and check the menu before coming so you know they have what you like.

Traditional Gyro with munchers

Traditional Gyro with fries

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Mckinneys Pub

4.5(42 reviews)

2.2 mi

We found this gem on Yelp while on a recent trip across country. We sat at the bar and were greeted…read moreimmediately and served our drinks within minutes. My husband had a beer which could have been a bit colder but was refreshing nonetheless. I had a Jameson neat and mine was perfect :) We asked our server what she would recommend and she suggested the turkey panini so we shared that and a bowl of the Irish stew. Both were delicious although the stew was lukewarm and the panini appeared to have sat for a bit. We didn't wait long for our food so we were a bit surprised at the temperature of both items, but again, not a big deal...it was still very tasty! Just a few customers on a Thursday afternoon so it was a quiet meal. We did strike up a conversation with a gentleman who happened to be a huge Buffalo Bills fan and was quite enthusiastic and entertaining to visit with! Overall, a nice, quiet place to grab a meal and a beverage after hours of driving. They had several tv's and looks like it could be a lot of fun with a crowd. Would definitely recommend!

Always looking for local, we found McKinney's Pub on 3rd West in downtown Grand Island…read more Looking like most of the smaller Irish pubs I've been in, in the Midwest, theirs an immediate comfort as soon as you walk into the door. Green walls, dark wood and brass foot rails. I, of course, started off with a Guinness, which was perfectly poured and my wife a Diet Coke. The staff is relaxed and friendly, giving us plenty of time to look over a fairly extensive menu. My wife decided on the Buffalo Chicken wrap, and I went all in on the Peanut butter burger. My wife really liked her wrap, lots of contrasting goodies to complement the chicken with had some bite but wasn't too spicy. If you're going to tray a peanut butter burger, you need to like peanut butter- it gives the burger a different taste. Served with a mandarin chutney on a tasty bun, I found myself liking it more and more as I enjoyed it. We were offered desserts, but declined as we were absolutely stuffed. Oh, how could I forget to mention the curled chip!!!!nothing short of awesome! Think of a curly cue fry combined with a steak fry. Really, really great!

The bar

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Upper Deck Sports Bar & Grill

3.2(10 reviews)

1.3 mi

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The bar is connected to a sketchy looking motel and is accessed down a long, carpeted hallway past…read morea bunch of conference rooms, then up a staircase. At first the bar looked fun. It was spacious, lots of amenities, a deck, etc. But when we ordered a beer we were given a choice between full pints draws or 12 ounce bottles. We opted for bottles, then asked for glasses to pout them in. Our 12 ounce bottles filled the so-called pint glasses to within millimeters of the rim. Busted! :)

The location is a little off-putting. Its on the second floor of a VERY sketchy looking motel and…read moreyou have to walk down a freaky looking hallway to get to the stairs. But once you actually find the place the food is surprisingly good. I had a club sandwich and my husband had a bacon cheeseburger. Both sandwiches were loaded and came with very tasty fries.

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22 & Vine

2.5(4 reviews)

3.0 mi

Just went to look around. Neat idea to have a rooftop restaurant. But without a city skyline to…read morelook at, what's the point? We walked through around 10pm. Dark outside. Maybe three people in a dining room that could fit 150. Wish Grand Island would invest more in its public rec centers and in building a second high school. Then you might get enough interest to draw city planners who could make this concept shine.

We've always had a good experience here, especially their Thanksgiving Day meal. We will definitely…read morebe going back occasionally.

We can't wait for you to dine with us!

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Tamra J.

10 months ago

Clean ingredients. Local restuarant. What's not to love! It was a wonderful girls night dinner! Val you especially made it fun. Pretty cool you've been with PepperJax for 7 years. It shows in your service and care! Love the Power Salad!! read more

Steve

9 months ago

Absolute love this restaurant! Try it and prove me wrong! WOW Best Philly ever! They cook everything fresh right in front of you!

Sean M.

12 years ago

Decent Cheese Steak. Mediocre thick fries. Expensive for what it is. $12 for cheese steak, fries, and a drink.

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