My sister and I were on the hunt for some good burgers--something different from the usual BK or…read moreMcDees--when we came across Thunder Road Grill. Even though it sits right off I-80 in Grand Island, NE, the race-car theme inside gives it a fun, lively vibe, and the place itself was spotless, well-maintained, and very organized. We were promptly greeted by Ms. Heather, the hostess, who was polite, cheerful, and welcomed us with a sweet smile before leading us to a booth in Ms. Hailey's section. Ms. Hailey was bubbly, friendly, and incredibly efficient--no movement wasted. She took our drink and food orders and even repeated everything back to make sure it was perfect. My sister ordered the All-American Cheeseburger with bacon on a buttered, grilled brioche bun with lettuce, red onion, tomato, and dill pickles, plus a side of seasoned fries ($14.50). The fries were crispy, well-seasoned, and very tasty. I went with the Farmhouse Burger topped with melted American cheese and a fried egg ($18.00). The flavors were spot on and the egg was cooked perfectly, though the beef patty was just a bit dry. We also shared the Wings Snack ($8.50) and an order of Onion Rings ($5.50). The wings were cooked perfectly and full of flavor, though they were a little heavy on the BBQ sauce. The onion rings, however, were outstanding--super crispy, well-seasoned, and honestly the best onion rings I've ever had. Overall, this restaurant was a great experience. The staff was friendly, helpful, and very professional. If I ever find myself back in Nebraska, I will definitely be stopping here again.

Not the best place to go... Not obvious bout seating on Ur…read moreown or waiting to b seated until U walk in a bit & look around, then ask... Kat M was the waitress & not very motivated... Not enthusiastic bout her job or knowledge of the menu or options... Slow goin to get order details... Not alot of extra options w/breakfast omelettes & add-ons like veggies or cheeses or healthy things like avocado... Pretty ugly looking omelette, dull white color & not a normal yellow that is usually associated w/eggs... Biscuit was a bit overcooked &/or hard from bein old... Asked for salsa & Kat seemed annoyed that I asked... Then barely gave enuf for 2 bites... Other waitress had to give Me a water refill bcuz Kat was toooo busy w/a friendly known customer... Then get My ticket & she chatted extra for everything & had a coffee charge on it, despite only having water... At least they do give a Veteran discount... But lousy service to make Me goto Chili's or Buffalo Wild Wings for dinner!!

Our visit to Cunninghams On The Lake was appalling. The owner/manager was using profanity (mainly…read morethe "F" word) while talking with other men, loud enough that everyone nearby -- including kids -- could hear it. When my husband respectfully asked him to tone it down, the owner actually walked around the bar (where we were seated) to confront him and insulted him, calling him self‑righteous and that he wasn't apologizing for his language. As customer's were leaving they stopped to tell my husband that he was right in asking this man to be aware of where and what words he was using while women and children were dining. What owner/manager thinks this is beneficial for his business?? If he treats the customers as such how on earth does he treat the employees?? I am so sorry for the young ladies that have to work for this man. I've never seen a business owner behave with such arrogance and disrespect toward paying customers. This is not a family‑friendly environment, and we won't be back. Whatever happened to the statement that "the customer is always right even if they aren't"? ---

Good food, excellent service, and a great restaurant with sports on the TVs. Go eat here!!…read more Enjoy!!

Breakfast is served all day and they have my fave: grits! The girls and I were viewing cranes and…read moreneeded a late lunch when driving back to Lincoln. Thankfully the Fox News on every TV screen was on silent so we didn't have to hear it, just had to try and avoid looking at the screens. Attentive and quick service, delicious food at a decent price. This is our fave place to eat in Grand Island and I always get a slice of Sour Cream Pie to go!

First time here at Tommy's.. nice selection on the menu. I was going to order the French Dip but…read morethen when discussing it with the owner I found out that it was on bread and not a hoagie roll like I am used to. I ordered the patty melt on rye instead. The food comes out and that rye bread was grilled to perfection giving it a nice crunch and then the grilled onions, cheese and what appeared to be two beef patties were well proportioned. I asked the owners daughter for a side of au jus so I could dip my patty melt in it.. So the French Dip would have been fine... I was beyond completely satisfied and can't wait to go back and try something else... thanks Good service Good food Good experience!

great service great food!!! will definitely be back server was great as well I forgot to ask her…read morename

Love this old school steakhouse in York NE (about 2 miles north of I80)! We live in Omaha but try…read moreto stop here on the way back from trips out west. We had the prime rib and tenderloin dinners. Each was flavorful and cooked to perfection. Entrees come with choice of a soup or salad and a side. Prices are very reasonable. Service was excellent. Worth the trek if you're looking for a great meal!

Was apparently 6 months since we last here. Burger variants today. Rare prep both. Santa Fe for me…read more Fries also. All other customers' foods look amazing good. Our choices were very good and worth further research here.

Amazing chicken bacon wrap!! We called in advance for takeout and it was ready super quick. The…read morewoman working the bar was also amazingly friendly. 10/10 would order again.

The ambiance was perfect! Our server Dillon had it going on. He was constantly checking on us and…read moreclearing plates. Very professional and much appreciated. The food began with a small plate of bacon wrapped shrimp with homemade bbq sauce that were fantastic. We then shared a small strawberry pecan salad that was very good. (A sweeter dressing like Raspberry Vinaigrette would be a nice touch.) Our entree was a 8 oz. Filet cooked to perfection! Sides were macaroni and cheese and brussel sprouts. Both equally delicious. We loved our bottle of Riesling... White Rabbit. Will definitely be having that again. And to end the night, we took home the most scrumptious crème brûlée! I can't wait until our next visit.

The servers were quick and accommodating. I loved the interior, it was rustic, it's pretty…read morespacious. We loved the bacon wrapped shrimp w Gouda grits and the bbq bacon bruschetta. I think the steak pasta was good but I am glad I got the blue cheese crumbles on the side. The mocktails were delicious. The caramel cheesecake was a 10/10. Overall it's a nice fancy restaurant for Nebraska. I will definitely be getting the bacon wrapped shrimp and the cheesecake again.

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!

We happen to find this while traveling and loved it so much we went twice…read more We tried the Winchester burger with bacon, cheese curd burger, chicken wrap, jalapeño melt, calamari and all fries.. everything was delicious!!!! Go on a Tuesday if you can specials make it nice. The staff is amazing. It is for sure a hidden gem!

Top notch food not far off of I-80. We loved the small town atmosphere and the service was great!…read moreHighly recommend if you're in the Grand Island area. Definitely worth the drive!

For great service and great food I highly recommend visiting this establishment…read more The food was cooked as ordered and the flavor was perfect. The servers all have great personalities and know exactly what to recommend from the menu.

From the outside it feels Texas America gimmicky. The inside has a Texas BBQ sports bar vibe…read more Our waitress was prompt and nice. She dropped some hot rolls as she greeted us. I had the half slab of ribs with the BBQ Chicken combo with an add 5 salad and the potato wedges. The chicken was moist. The ribs were decent. The star of the show was the big ass yummy salad. I would go back just for the salad. Decent spot.

We get pizza from there and it is Delish. Full of cheese and meat. Very filling. The service there…read moreis Very Friendly and attentive. Great place. The bread stick are Awesome to.

Our first here. Lunch of their special for testing. A sausage similar to Polish with sides, and a…read moregrilled ham and cheese. And all is very good, and worth the hour and half drive. We like and plan further...testing.