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Penn Station East Coast Subs - Turkey Avocado Salad

Penn Station East Coast Subs

3.8(4 reviews)
2.1 mi

A welcome addition to Wolf Creek Plaza in Bellevue. Sits in a 3 store strip along with the Verizon…read moreStore and Game Stop. Friendly staff. Walk in, scan the menu posted on the wall and order at the counter. Good selection of subs. You pick the size and type of sub. Hot and cold available. I went with the CheeseSteak Sub Meal (Includes fries and a drink). Believe I went with the medium selection. This was an outstanding sub. Good choice. Glad to have this store in the local area. Wasn't getting much traffic when I went in, so be sure and check it out. Go once and you will go again.

I was really craving a classic cold Italian sub. I'm pretty picky, especially about my bread and…read morealthough there are a few places in the area with sandwiches I like, I'm still on the search for "the one". I'm sure there are better choices out West, but I get tired of of having to drive so far for a quick meal, so I was looking for something with a few miles of Papillion. I've been wanting to try Penn Station for a while, but I somehow always forget they exist. Thanks to a Yelp search I was reminded of them. I ordered the large Classic cold Italian on white, my husband ordered the small grilled Italian on multigrain. My sandwich was enough for 3 meals. The meat and cheese were really good, next time I would get extra lettuce and tomato because I like more than came standard. The white bread was just ok, not super crisp and light like I had hoped. My husband said the small size was perfect for him, he enjoyed the multigrain bread and said it was one of his favorite Italian subs. The fries were also terrific and made fresh from real potatoes. The cookies didn't look too appealing, so I'm glad I ordered in person and didn't get one. Overall, a great addition to the area and we will definitely be back often, even if it's not "the one".

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Grace Pizza and Shakes - Meatwagon

Grace Pizza and Shakes

4.1(91 reviews)
5.4 mi
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My first visit was such a wonderful experience, and Mel left a lasting impression! Her warmth,…read moregenuine kindness, and welcoming spirit were absolutely exceptional. She made me feel welcome from the moment I arrived, and her enthusiasm and love for what she does truly shined through. In fact, I was so impressed by her personality and the pride she takes in her role that I honestly thought she was the owner! That's how beautifully she represents the heart and soul of a great business. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations! Thank you!

My wife and I stopped by Grace Pizza in Papillion and ordered the Margherita and Green Goddess…read morepizzas. Both were really good, with great flavours, and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The restaurant itself was nice, although I felt the atmosphere could use a little more character. The walls were rather bare, and adding some artwork, paintings, or other decorations would help make the dining area feel a bit warmer and more inviting. My only other criticism would be the pricing. While the pizzas were certainly enjoyable, I think the price point could be a tad lower for what you get. Overall, a good experience with some very tasty pizza. A few improvements to the ambience and pricing would go a long way. Definitely worth trying, and I'd be happy to visit again. A solid eating experience.

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Moran's Grill

Moran's Grill

3.7(88 reviews)
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Pleasantly surprised by their menu! They have so many things to choose from! He opted for the…read moreall meat pizza and I chose the Chicken Alfredo Calzone. Last minute thought was the cheese bread. I had two margaritas and didn't get a buzz. He had a Long Island tea and then an old fashioned. Again, not even a buzz. The calzone was not lacking in Alfredo and mozzarella. The crust was fantastic but I would have liked more garlic. Hubs said the same for his pizza crust. He really liked the marinara that came with the cheese bread. It was not really cheese bread but cheese pizza. With tip it was roughly $111. We would go without the cheese bread and drinks next time. But I am eager to try more menu items Becca, our server was the best. Very accommodating and told us all about their daily specials. I would consider this more of a restaurant with a bar than a bar and grill.

Ordered a coconut chicken salad and in the bottom of my bowl was the entire core of the lettuce. It…read morewas pretty big and obvious. Who ever put this salad together was careless and lazy. To make matters worse the waitress didn't seem to care. Didn't apologize. Didn't ask if there was anything she could do. My friend that I was dining with also had her order wrong & she reacted the same way. No refills on drinks were offered. When the check came we both were offered 10% off. My friend didn't even eat her meal. I've only been here a few times and I've never had so much issues.

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Las Chilenas - Beef empanada

Las Chilenas

4.5(15 reviews)
6.2 mi

I took my daughter this trip so she could experience the delightful coffee and savory empanadas…read more Service was excellent with prompt fresh food. There are still a few of the artwork pieces left so stop, grab a bite to eat and enjoy this charming sister owned business.

This family restaurant brings something different to the neighborhood. It's worthy of a visit,…read moreclean and quaint inside. Seems comfy with coffee shop/meetups vibe, with a few small tables to enjoy a hand made empanada. It appears to be a family ran business with pleasant service, quiet environment and a DIY water dispenser. The food seemed authentic, flavor profiles I'm not familiar with (green beans on a sandwich)?! I was surprised how well it worked. Although a little juicy, the sandwich hit the spot with homemade bread, a little crispy outside and the perfect crunch of Serrano peppers inside. The shredded beef empanada was jam packed with meat! I didn't see the cheese until the last few bites, but it was enjoyable with the added pico de gallo for flavor. The filling to pastry ratio is nonsensical--how the lightly crisp outer shell holds in that much meat... Perfection. Very worthwhile stop, if you're in the area. You can tell there is love in this place, their food is all the evidence you need. EDITED TO ADD: I brought home two empanadas (chicken/mushroom and shredded beef) for the hubs. 30 seconds in the microwave and these were a hit for him! A very reasonable price for a meal loaded with good meat.

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The Pit Lounge - Street Tacos

The Pit Lounge

4.2(29 reviews)
4.0 mi

Visited Pit BBQ Lounge for lunch in Papillion today!!! This quickly rose to our fav bbq in the…read moreOmaha area this past year. Chips are a family favorite side. I love the Spicy Cattleman's Brisket Sandwich that is topped with mac & cheese and friend jalapeño. Lots of unique & fun bbq sandwich options. We even got free brisket chili today that they were handing out since we braved the cold to visit them!!! Always awesome service & great food.

Maybe I have too high of expectations. I've been to a lot of BBQ joints down in Texas, Florida, the…read moreCarolina's, etc. What can Omaha offer? I'm sure you can find decent BBQ still in Nebraska, but this isn't it. First of all, the price of BBQ is outrageous. I think that's a product of this economy, but we spent over $30 on a 3 meat combo and an extra side. One person could probably have this for their meal, which is a decent amount of food, but this is very pricey for what you get. SMALL sides, and the sample you get 3 spare ribs, 5-6 brisket slices, and maybe 1/2 a link of sausage. Our sides were the Pit chips, Mac n cheese, and a small sliver of corn bread. Nothing else- no drinks, we're just interested in the food. Normally from a "true" Texas BBQ joint, you'll get an entire loaf of bread with your meats - we didn't get any bread at all. If you get a sandwich like their brisket sandwich, you'll get the missing element, but if you have a combo with just the meats, it might go a long way to making the experience better. How was the food? We got our food to go. Give it a little time to rest before opening it up. The smells were decent, so I knew that it was smoked meats (the bare minimum requirement for actual BBQ). Let's start with the sausage. Nothing special - probably bought from the grocery store next door and thrown in the smoker. No cheese in the sausage. It was OK, but wasn't great. It reminded me of an Oscar Meyer kilbasa with a little more kick (spices). Real Texas BBQ like a Rudy's sausage blows this away - not even in the same league. I appreciate the attempt, but if they are serving this stuff, they need to go back to the drawing board. It absolutely does not taste or look like they make their own sausage, but I would love to hear if they do. It would be shocking if they say that they make their own sausage. Brisket was probably the star of the combo. The first few pieces were tender and had a nice arc when you put your finger in the middle. Paired with their BBQ sauce (the sweet is better than their spicy sauce), if it was a one meat combo and they gave me more brisket, then I would have been more satisfied. If you're dragged there, go for the brisket. But I think a good bbq joint needs good ribs. The cooking was pretty spot on - not fall off the bone, but relatively clean bones. The spare ribs might have been a better choice. The bark on the ribs were decent, but just my preference, I like to have saucey ribs. These were maybe sauced and then thrown on the grill, but maybe not. The bark is pretty salty. Maybe good for drunk food, but they could do better on the ribs. Adding their sweet sauce at the end on the grill would make these ribs MUCH better, because all the elements are there, it is just the execution that lacked. My biggest problem was really the portions. The sides were REALLY small. The pit chips were just kettle chips (nice and crispy) with a HEAVY dose of spices. Not bad, but not amazing, and that tells you what you need to know about the sides. Mac and cheese was decent, but can you give me more than 1/2 a spoon full? For $3.00, I would expect about twice or three times the size of the container we got. The small portions sizes make me feel ripped off - when you pull it out of the bag and immediately say "really"? Everyone agrees that it should be like a $1 side if you were to say that you got your money's worth. If you charged $3 for a side, give a decent portion, would ya?!! Finally the corn bread. I love a "famous" corn bread from a competing bbq restaurant, and compared to them, this is rather disappointing. It certainly is sweet, and the taste is ok, but honestly, the way it tasted, it almost exactly tasted like a yellow cake mix from a grocery store. At the "famous" place, you have some grittiness from the corn - this didn't have much of that. It was fluffy and crumbly, so it had potential, but the experience wasn't there. The corn meal grittiness, kicking it up to double the amount, maybe triple, it would have been much better. As it stood, it was a small slice of yellow cake. So overall, you and your drunk buddies going here for drinks and getting some drunk food, I'm sure that's how this place survives. But the food - the reason why we went - it's not something you walk away and say that was an incredible meal! Small portion sizes, expensive food, and just OK flavor, it definitely wasn't worth it. I would say it is most definitely salvageable with some tweaks, but as it stands, I would put this in the mid- to bottom-tier of BBQ I've eaten in Omaha. Probably won't be back unless I hear that things have changed.

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The Pit Lounge - Smoked wings (Only on Wednesdays)

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The Grill at Willow Lakes - burgers - Updated November 2026

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