This place has been here forever. Been coming here since I was in my 20s and still coming back. It does help that it's right across from where I work, but it also helps that the prices are very reasonable. You're not expecting high class dining, but you do want what you're eating to be filling for the lower price. I ordered the cheesesteak and it was very good. I was surprised how fast it came out as usually it takes a while when others are also there, so that was nice. It's a good place to go to for a quick bite and drink after work, but also for a late night drink too. read more

The Nail is a classic place to head with coworkers for after work drinks and noshing, or at least that's what I've always been here for! Honestly, the food is pretty okay and drinks are too. Last time I came, I got an order of fries + ranch (such good ranch, akin to Runza ranch) and a glass of Chardonnay. It was the perfect after work treat and I wasn't expecting it to be the best wine or fries I've had. Manage expectations with food and drinks, it's the vibes here that you want, not necessarily great food and drinks. Laid back, casual, there are TVs ALL OVER, which is great if you want to catch a game. The service can be slow if they're really busy but it's quick if you come during slow times like early evenings on weekdays. read more

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First visit in. We seated ourselves and the place was about half empty so plenty of spots to choose. Nothing stood out as great about the visit - neither the food, the drinks, nor the table service. What stood out as not great was the food service - my eggs and bacon were sent out a solid 5 minutes before any other food was brought to our table. What followed was my friend's breakfast bowl, then a few minutes later my other friend's chicken and waffle, followed a few minutes later by my waffle. In between watching our food get brought out, we watched our waitress drop off other table's food. Who runs a kitchen like that? A plate for this table, now a plate for that table... The other "not great" was that the patio door was slamming shut every couple of minutes (or more) for the duration of our visit. So if you like a noisy environment with mediocre food, average service, and cooks who don't realize a table's food should be served at the same time... then by all means stop in. If I do venture back it'll be for a quick Happy Hour meet up. But a leisurely brunch? No. (Make sure to slam something shut every so often while reading this to get an authentic feel.) read more

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The Rusty Nail is a nice little hometown bar that feels like it's great for the "regulars" who frequent there, and also for everyone else for an odd game or two that you want to catch in a nice sports bar style setting. It's a little old fashioned in the ambiance and layout, with a split level design that has the bar and a few booths in the lower section and a large open area with free standing tables/chairs in the upper area. It has a lot of wood features, a concrete style floor, and LOTS of TVs (even some that are in the booth with you), which makes it a great place for watching a big game. It can get pretty crowded in there on a weekend or big game day, so definitely plan for that/get there early. They also do karaoke and music bingo on certain nights of the week too, so if you like those types of activities, check out their calendar for upcoming events. The service and food are excellent from what we've experienced. They are always checking on if you need another drink/refill or any of your plates cleared away. The beer and drinks are served extra cold and crisp, so they're definitely doing something right behind the bar. In terms of food, it's definitely bar fare, but it hits the spot if you've been there for a while watching a game or out with friends drinking. We've had a lot of different things: -Spicy Fried Cheese Bites: I am a cheese lover and these were great, but they were a little TOO spicy for this wimpy girl. I still liked them, especially with the marinara sauce provided, but just be aware and believe them when they say "spicy" fried cheese. -Fried Green Beans: I LOVE fried green beans, and if you do too you know that they're not a super easy thing to find at Omaha restaurants anymore. So if you are a fan, definitely get these. They are the standard fried green beans, served with ranch, but they hit the spot for this fried green bean lover. -Garlic Cheese Bread: This is basically a smaller version of the cheese pizza that you can order, but with a little side of marinara sauce and cut into strips for you to share. Classic item that you will know if you like or not, based on your preferences. -Boneless Wings: I am an adult toddler who prefers boneless wings over bone in wings, and they have a teriyaki sauce option (which is my favorite and not too many places have it on their main menu). They never come super incredibly well dressed in the sauce, but I appreciate that they offer both boneless wings and teriyaki sauce. -Rusty Mac and Cheese: This is a pretty big bowl of Mac and Cheese so it can be an entire meal if you're not too hungry for protein. The cheese sauce is white cheddar and gouda, which work well together, and it comes with diced bacon on top. You can add a sauce as a topper for free, but any additional protein, like chicken, pulled pork, etc - will run you $2-$3. So it's a nice big bowl of Mac and Cheese with another sauce if you want to add it and it can be a little more hearty if you add another protein. -Pizza: They have pretty good pizzas in a lot of the standard flavors - supreme, pepperoni, beef. A good option if you're a pizza lover and want a good bar pizza. -Reuben: Reubens are a big thing here in Omaha and there are some that people love and others hate. This one was pretty in between, with a not too offensive sauerkraut flavor, well cooked corned beef, and a melty topping of 1000 Island and Swiss Cheese all on rye toast slices. You can get Reubens a lot of places in Omaha, but this one is most similar to an age old classic style Reuben. For Desserts, we've tried their dessert pizzas, or Dessert-Zas. They are similar to a streusel dessert in a pizza shape, and come in either a cherry topping or apple topping. We've tried both toppings actually and both are pretty good. You definitely have to be a cinnamon and streusel fan, and I definitely recommend adding one of the fruit toppings! Next time you're thinking about going out to catch the big game or just for a fun night of drinking/karaoke, I think you should give Rusty Nail a try and see if you enjoy the ambiance and food - it may become a new option for you the next-next time you're looking for a fun bar. read more

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Chicken wings are large and the flavor is spot on. Service is excellent and the staff is very friendly.

We came here with a group during happy hour and had a great time sitting on the shaded patio! I had never been in before--the inside is definitely a whole in the wall vibe, but the patio is a bit classier in my opinion with a nice fire pit, couch, and plenty of tables with large umbrellas for shade. We ordered drinks, and every app on the happy hour menu. Our favorites were the queso with ground beef, pretzel bites, and especially the cinnamon pretzel bite dessert (not on HH)! The quesadillas, coconut shrimp, and garlic cheese bread are things I would not get again, although nothing was really bad. Overall a great HH value, and no issue at all getting parking, a table, service, etc. I would come again! read more

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Well here might be my first one star review. Went to rusty nail yesterday. Sadly didn't even end up eating . We sat at our table. After about 5 mins a server brings menus and says I am just dropping this off. I am not gonna be your server. Ok. So she comes to table next to us 2 times over the next 10 mins. Looks at us but nothing. Another server come to table on other side of us looks at us and doesn't say anything. Now some time passes and we have now been sitting at this table for 22 mins with menus and not one person has approached us. I can see much frustration on other people's faces around us. We just got up and left as obviously after 22 mins. What a joke. Sadly the food I saw on people's tables doesn't look like we missed much. Just to be clear here this is not my first time at the nail. Been many times. read more

Went last night for Taco Tuesday. Service was slow, and the servers were disinterested. Ordered tacos and it took them 40 minutes to arrive. And they were not hot, not even warm. Some of the beef filling fell out of the taco shell and was cool to the touch. Our beers took quite a while to arrive too. Not sure if that's a reflection on the bartender or our server. We ordered water and they did not arrive until mid meal when we requested them a second time. This is our second consecutive trip to the rusty nail with the same experience. It's too bad because we live nearby, but we will not return. Other restaurants serve hot food and have much better service. read more

Great drinks, food and service. It's the place to come and watch sporting events, enjoy fun cocktails and delicious bar food. Try the chicken strips and homemade fries. Delicious read more

The food was not good. The service was slow. I tried it once for lunch and once in the evening just to give them a fair shake.

We met our friends here and were pleasantly surprised to find out they had such great food, drinks and live music! I had no idea! On this night we were only going to stop by for a drink and ended up staying the entire night and had so much fun! The music was off the charts! I've never had so much fun before at a "sports" bar! We intend to go back a lot! A++++ I highly recommend you all come check this place out!!! read more

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Great spot for happy hour! The food was great and priced reasonably. Wait staff was super helpful and the service from them and kitchen was prompt. The outside patio is nice weather permitting! read more

Pooped in on a Saturday afternoon for some beer and pizza! Kudos to having Corona Premier ! Great service we sat at the bar. They had 2 booth like areas that sat 4 where they had their own tv. Big seating area pool table and darts . Oh and a pickle machine and pay phone in case your phone goes dead and you need to call an UBER pizza was good . read more

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Great Tacos All staff are fabulous. One of my Tacos was not what I thought it would be and the staff made me a different one with no problem I love Tacos read more

I hate to Yellp a dive bar. I want them to succeed but I don't want you to take my spot at the bar. You feel me. I got to visit this establishment tonight with some end of the year educators. We were thirst, then hungry, then thirsty again. You feel me. Our waitress Sydney wore her cheeks off serving us. 40 different tabs. Food. Drinks. More drinks. She was quick and accurate. Beer and drink specials until 6. $2 tacos on Tuesdays. Great price. Amazing service. Keno and pickle cards. Tasty bites. Stop down and check it out. But don't take my bar seat k? You feel me? read more

The Rusty Nail - Mac and cheese bites. On the kids menu but excellent snacks. - Sports Bars Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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I used to really like The Nail. It was a decent bar with above average food. Went yesterday, sat at the bar to eat (first time doing that). Servers were more focused on talking with one another, bar tender could only do one thing at a time and if someone came in and sat at the bar it was a complete reset on completing the task she was doing previously. Bartender was literally looking at a sheet on how to make certain drinks. A guy who appeared to be the manager was sitting at the bar completely unconcerned with how long it was taking to make drinks, take orders, deliver food, greet customers. I also saw a waitress walk out of the kitchen holding the tab holder with the bill and a credit card/pen for signature. She used it to cover her mouth when she coughed. Walked over to the table and dropped off the ticket. read more

The food is AWESOME here. I would suggest the Rusty to anyone looking for a dive bar with good food. They also have keno and pool. All the servers and bartenders are nice. Their burgers, wings, pork tenderloin, waffle fries and tator tots are my favorite. They have a new covered patio that is really nice to hang out on. read more

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Waited 20 minutes at the table and multiple servers looked our direction and still didnt help us. Disappointing because we have enjoyed the food on our previous couple of visits. read more

I have lived by this spot for years and finally decided to come try the brunch. They have bottomless mimosas for 12$ which is probably the best price in town. I ordered the cinnamon roll French toast sticks for an app which were great and came with a lot. For my meal I had the hangover cure which is a pork tenderloin topped with ham bacon egg and cheese! The service was great and the prices were fair I will definitely be back to try more of the menu! read more

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Nice local old school bar/ restaurant. Rustic interior and there is what for it..... a payphone near the bathroom. Tried the wings, char-buffed of course. Very good should of ordered more. Will wait till next time to try more. Service was good had two waitresses both were very pleasant to deal with. read more

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Recently visited my family in Omaha and landed at the Nail 3 straight nights to meet old friends and get a bite. Food good and reasonable. Service was attentive and friendly. Could watch game if I wanted and one night there was an event music bingo, which was great fun. My childhood home is within walking distance of this place, so that is a big plus in addition to the attributes mentioned above. My Dad even goes here on occasion for Taco Tuesday. read more

Flat earth bs ruins an otherwise solid dive bar. Food is fine but James is an idiot. Addy. Maddy, Nicki and Casandra are some of them best in Omaha. read more

Went to watch a Husker game on their newly remodeled patio. Love the big gas fire pit. Nice big screen with a couple other smaller TV's. Would be nice to have more tables in front of the other TV's as well but we were lucky to score the only table in front of the big screen. Had the queso dip for an app. It was pretty good but the tortilla chips that came with it were super salty. I ordered the cheesesteak sandwich and I have to say it was one of the BEST I've had for sure! I like the touch of queso they put on it. Can't wait to have it again! They were PACKED for the game but had plenty of staff and that is hard to come by now a days! Will be back for sure!! Wish I had taken pictures! read more

I looooove coming to the Rusty Nail for brunch!! They serve brunch and lunch at the same time so on Sundays you're able to have your food then leave with half price appetizers to-go! Every time I come I order either bottomless mimosas or an Irish coffee and the Wakeup Bowl which is loaded with everything you need during a hangover. I love that the music isn't too loud and overbearing and the classic rock/80s playlist makes me happy. There are hella televisions to watch whatever sport you want, and I never have an issue with the service! Every server I've had have been friendly and welcoming, which keeps me coming back! read more

In the past I have had great experiences at the Rusty Nail. But this time was not that. This past weekend we had a work party scheduled and when we showed up we were told our area was not ready for us. This was called and booked a month out so it wasn't a last minute party. There was another party booked before us and they were not moving. The owner was slowly piecing together tables for us to sit at but didn't even try to tell the other party to move for us. Being the one who planned this party it made me very upset to make half of our group stand around while we waited for tables all over the restaurant to leave. And we never did get a nice area set aside for us. They were busy and everyone understood waiting for drinks but I have heard from multiple people in my party that drinks were coming back incorrect. The food was good and the band and karaoke was fun but I would second guess booking a party there again. What is the point of booking if you aren't going to have the reservation when you get there? read more

Almost hard to find, but glad we did! Good atmosphere, very good service, and the food was great! The prices are reasonable as well.

We just had our family Christmas party (~20 people) at the Rusty Nail and we had a terrific time. We worked with Amber before hand to set up our menu options and everything was delivered hot and on time. Our dedicated server worked flawlessly with us and everyone was happy, happy, happy!! All family members were highly impressed (even grumpy Uncle Gus!!) We will come back again and highly recommend that others do to!! read more

The location works especially when we have events at MNHS. Although the teen at our house finds it awkward when her teacher is at the next table obviously on a date. As a parent we found it to be entertaining until she started describing her plan for us later in our life if we didn't stop. It's definitely a place where regulars come and that is evident from the servers interactions with their customers. If you are looking for some decent bar food give this place a shot. And if you teach at MNHS maybe don't meet a date here for a beer. read more

Went to watch a football game. Service and food/drink were excellent with a great server.

Great Food and excellent service. Burgers, shrimp tacos and nachos are great! Best brunch place in omaha too! Love this place read more

Stopped by today for Taco Tuesday. I had beef tacos while she opted for Garden Salad with crispy chicken. Really like the fresh fried taco shells. Onion ring appetizer with ranch. Lovely day so we sat in the courtyard. Jaden was excellent. Agreed everything was fresh and delicious. Charred wings is a fave and will definitely try next time. Daily specials plus Happy Hour 2-6. Trivia on Wednesdays and Karaoke on Fridays and Saturdays. So glad we stopped here! read more

This 5 star review is more about the venue than the food. Local "dive bars" have been a part of the American landscape going back 100+ years. They play a role in our culture that no other food/drink establishment can equal. Rusty Nail fits this to a tee. If the old wooden booths could talk you can only imagine the stories and the drama that they soaked up over the years. I so encourage you to come to this slice of America, order a pitcher of beer and some grub. Speaking of grub, the food is classic "bar food" and a solid 4 out of 5 on that front. Service is exactly what you expect. Friendly, story telling locals there to make your visit special. Come thirsty and hungry but mostly just come be a part of America before bars like the Rusty Bail fade away. See you there! read more

The outside is a bit deceiving. The inside is pretty well lit and it's a huge space with multiple seating options (booths, tables, bar). There were multiple TVs but they were muted so it wasn't crazy loud. Definitely enjoyable atmosphere! Our server was very prompt and we started with nachos. They were really good. I ordered a burger and fries. They were both so tasty! My husband opted for the cheeseburger salad which shows everything pictured atop shredded iceberg lettuce. Pretty good food for real decent price. We'll be back! read more

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My wife and I came in to have dinner and the atmosphere was great. We ordered our food, my wife asked for nachos with no pico I ordered wings. Onion rings were good, when we got our nachos it had pico on it. My wife said don't say anything I am hungry I will scrap it off. My wings were not very good, very rubbery and had a weird bad after taste to them. Like they were cooked in an oven and not fried. I ate some thinking that the taste would go away but it didn't,I had the waitress take them away. The waitress seemed distracted by talking to people at the bar rather then making sure our drinks were full. We paid then she kind of forgot about us, we like to leave cash tips so we were waiting for her to come over so we could give it to her directly but she couldn't bother to come over so we waited 20 minutes and still nothing she came over and I had my hand up and she walked right past us. We finally said the hell with it, no tip for her and left. This was my first experience and last sadly. I have an upset stomach now from those potentially bad wings. read more

More l like 4.5 I love the burgers, Monday night special, puffy tacos Tuesday night special and queso dip and the onion rings are so fantastic! Parking lot in front of bar, great happy hour specials.. read more

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Burgers were cheap. Food had no flavor. Nor did the Ranch. Fries were decent. Cheese curds were ok. We really weren't expecting much

Seriously their philly steak sandwich beats Pepper Jack's all day long. Homemade fries to boot ! Great little place for us. GO ...You won't be disappointed. Support local small businesses. read more

I went here with my family for dinner over the weekend, In my experience it was decent food with a little bit of a wait. That's understandable though as I went with my family. The service was good and the food was as well. I think I'll come back here to try the fabled "puffy tacos" that I've been hearing about. Supposedly, they're not as puffy as they make it out to be. My buddy Kevin tried the cheese burger salad and it was over a lot of shredded lettuce. He seemed to enjoy it. Overall a alright place to go to. read more

They have amazing wings, get them charred. I have gotten the mild buffalo they have a slight bite to them but not overly spicy. If you like them super spicy you can get the hot buffalo and the atomic which will bring tears to your eyes. They also have: Lemon Pepper, Dry BBQ, Garlic Parm, Teriyaki, Sweet Thai Chili, Honey Sriracha, Honey BBQ,Spicy Garlic, Caribbean Jerk, Hot BBQ The customer service is pretty good, but they are always busy so sometimes it takes a minute for them to get your order. read more

I have been to this bar once as part of a work party. At had a reservation and they had no tables ready for us. It took about an hour before we had a big tabl, but we needed more. They somehow double booked the party area. It was pretty loud too, especially with the live music. I think they may have been understaffed because many of our drinks were incorrect or forgotten read more