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    Runza

    3.6 (11 reviews)
    InexpensiveNew American, Fast Food

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    This is a runza
    Paul S.

    AI'm assuming you find yourself in lincoln as a business traveller, or found yourself passing through or a +1 at some family reunion. here is what you are looking for in the "local flavor" department, RUNZA! I grew up eating these things and as far as I know, the Runza chain here in NE is the only place where you can get a fast food runza. my family came here as germans from russia, there is even a Germans from Russia museum here in lincoln. my family has always made runzas, long before I was born, or long before yelp or automobiles. my family that still lives in the lincoln area looks down their nose at these store bought runzas, "the dough is too tick, the meat is not cooked long enough" etc. but I haven't had runza in a while and I loved them. hint, they also sell runza frozen so you can take them back to wherever you came from and impress your family/friends with your exotic foods you brought back from the exotic land of NEBRASKA. OH, also get some fresh corn on the cob (usually sold on street corners) and if you eat beef.... get yourself some protein in cow form. what IS a runza? a sort of a roll, that is stuffed with a ground beef, cabbage and onion mush, or as my 4 yo son calls it "that yucky brown stuff"

    Cold cheese slices makes for a bad runza. Employee said that's how they're made.

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    4 years ago

    Try to get a Runza every time I am in the state. The crinkle fries are good as well.

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    11 years ago

    Great sandwich! I had cheddar cheese added to mine. My husband tried a sandwich with Swiss cheese and mushrooms.

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    Green Gateau

    Green Gateau

    4.2
    (376 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    $$

    One of my favorite restaurants in Lincoln. I recently visited the green gateau for a rehearsal…read moredinner. The service was kind, quick and attentive and the food was delicious- per usual! We had Brussels sprouts and calamari for appetizers. Both dishes were crispy and had great flavor. The sprouts had a sweet balsamic glaze which complimented the earthiness well. The calamari had an airy, crispy breading and a plethora of sauces to choose from for dipping, my favorite being the cocktail sauce which was savory and tangy. For the entree I had a lettuce wrapped cheeseburger and I was really impressed. The beef was juicy and fresh while the condiments were fresh as well. The fries were so good, too! They were crispy, seasoned well and tasted amazing with the ranch. For dessert we had crème brûlée, YUM! The sugar coating was a perfect amount of waxy and sweet, and balanced well with the vanilla custard. The custard was creamy, decadent and super satisfying. The vibe of the restaurant is homey, upscale and warm, great place for a celebration or date night.

    If you want a memorable dining experience in Lincoln, NE this is your spot. Their beignets are the…read morebest I've ever had, the espresso muffin... so moist and flavorful. The soup flight? Each one is so good. We threw down at this restaurant. The drinks and service is just as good. The team here knows what they are doing. They served us up quick and gave me a very memorable birthday brunch. The only downside is parking, especially if it's a busy weekend! Come early, plan ahead. There's limited free street parking. I strongly recommend making a reservation online. We had one, but still had to wait about 15-20 minutes for a table. The food and experience was worth the wait.

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    Entrance to restaurant
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    Beignets Brunch
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    Piedmont Bistro by Venue

    Piedmont Bistro by Venue

    3.8
    (208 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$

    On the weekends they have a brunch menu for lunch time. I really liked the French toast with…read moreberries. The side of potatoes was also delicious! The one thing that wasn't great is the men's bathroom doesn't have a changing station (or at least it's not marked) so my husband couldn't change our babies diaper I had to since it was in the women's restroom. Lots of parking in the shared business lot.

    We had lunch today with some of my family and sat in the patio…read moreThe seating was great, nice umbrella for shade and not in a high traffic area. Our waitress initially was great. Brought water and menus and a short time later took our order. It was right about here our waitress dwindled. Not sure if to many tables, to far apart or what the issue was but it became obvious. I initially had a diet Pepsi, and then switching to a pomegranate lemonade. It was delicious. At one point everyone was out of drink and had been for awhile and no food had arrived so one of my family went looking for help. We saw other servers often. Just not ours. Drinks and food came. First mine and my wife's. Then later the other 2 in our party. First thing I noticed was my burger looked old. I felt the edge and it was cool. Ripped off the bun and so was the center. Now I hate hate sending food back. But I cut my burger and it was not only cold but rock hard. I had no choice. I couldn't eat that. They remade it and brought me a new burger and fries. It was plane but quite good. Normally piedmont is spot on. Just not today.

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    Bistro seating area
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    Side of potatoes
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    Fleetwood Haymarket

    Fleetwood Haymarket

    4.0
    (93 reviews)
    5.4 mi

    We had a girls night at Fleetwood, and overall, it was a really solid experience with great service…read moreand a comfy atmosphere. I didn't drink, but my friends had lots of lovely concoctions floating around. We shared the Parmesan Sirloin Fondue as an appetizer and WOW--this was a favorite. The house-made green chile cheese dip is basically a spicy, savory roux topped with crispy steak tips. It was rich, a little spicy, and incredibly satisfying. I really loved this and would absolutely order it again. I ordered the Chicken Parmesan, and it came with a nice, thick piece of chicken--always appreciated. The San Marzano tomato sauce was good and flavorful, and the dish was well-balanced overall. I'm a little picky about breading, and I didn't love it but flavor-wise it's spot on. I had total plate envy for the teriyaki steak bowl. It looks phenomenal and I will definitely be ordering that next time. One friend had the Moody Bleu Burger (without the jalapeños) and said it was still a bit spicy but tasty overall. Another friend ordered the Veggie Burger, and she said it was really good. She often orders veggie burgers and felt this one held its own. Someone else at the table compared it to the veggie burger at Leadbelly, with high praise. The Bistro Burger was also a hit flavor-wise--Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, and mushrooms worked well together--but the only downside was that the bottom bun got pretty soggy. Fleetwood is definitely worth checking out, and it's a little bit tricky to find, but it's right under the bridges under O St.

    This veggie burger is so good! It's a broccoli patty and then onions, sun dried tomato jam, greens,…read morefeta. The sweetness of the tomatoes with the salty feta balanced the veggie patty so well. I'm always on the hunt for good vegetarian options and this did not disappoint- I'll be back for this! I also really enjoyed the Pearadise Mule. Our server Elizabeth was kind and knowledgeable about the menu. We went in on a Saturday for a late dinner expecting a wait but we were seated quickly with no reservation.

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    Dining Area at Fleetwood Haymarket
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    801 Burger and fries.
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    DISH Restaurant

    DISH Restaurant

    4.1
    (194 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$$

    Been here a number of times and every time has been absolutely fantastic. Started off with a couple…read moreof appetizers of asparagus and chicken fried steak. Asparagus had hard boiled eggs on it and a delicious sauce. It was crisp but yet not woody. Delicious. Chicken fried steak was good but probably the least memorable of the meal. For our main course wehad the wagyu short rib. Absolutely fantastic. I could cut it with a fork! I'd go to dish every day if I could afford it!

    Our first date night in Nebraska was a memorable one thanks to DISH restaurant and its employees!…read more I highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time online. We made a reservation for 5 PM when they opened on a Friday night. My first good impression of this restaurant was their well dressed and mannered staff. The hostesses and servers were ready for us! The coat rack up front is a nice touch too. We were seated next to the window with a beautiful snowy view of downtown Lincoln. Our server was so sweet and made sure we had a wonderful first dining experience. All of the food was fantastic. Our favorite dishes were the parsnip soup and blood orange toast. I think their menu changes monthly because it was printed. The drinks were okay. I got a non alcoholic cucumber "martini". My husband got a Moscow mule, but it was too tart for his taste. If we ordered drinks again in the future, we would try something else. Other than that, I highly recommend this spot! Thank you chefs for the amazing food and staff for a memorable dinner.

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    Roasted and seared tiara cabbage
    Roasted and seared tiara cabbage
    Chicken Lollipop, Fried Chicken Sliders
    Chicken Lollipop, Fried Chicken Sliders
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