I came to downtown Omaha to get dinner and walk around, during we happened upon this place on a Friday night. They weren't too busy which was nice, we were seated promptly, given menus and water and time to order. After deciding on an appetizer (artichoke spinach dip) we called it good. After tasting the appetizer we decided against ordering here (reason below), so we went to 'Eat the worm' instead. The trade off was worth it. Cost and flavor wise. Regardless, staff was kind and prompt, the place was clean and well staffed, food appeared quickly, and staff stayed on top of their work. *The appetizer was not my favorite/my dates favorite. For some reason it tasted like refried beans had been mixed into it, giving it a grainy texture and cheap bar food smell. Neither of us finished our portions. read more

Twisted Fork Grill and Bar - Menu - American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

First contact was not the best. Hostess wanted me to sit at the bar and eat because I was flying solo and she said they have lots of reservations. Well first off the place was empty and second the customer is always right so seat the customer in front of you first! Server was very friendly and was very helpful. Timely ordering and kept the water glass full. Place had good ambiance inside and out. Played good music outside on the sidewalk seating area. Food was delivered in a timely manner. Everyone raved about the country fried bacon. The quality vs value was pretty good on the appetizer but it was a 6 out of 10 at best. The dipping gravy was way too thin, add some flour!! I ordered French dip with fries. I was severely disappointed as the roast beef had no flavor at all. I left half on my plate. Fries were good. read more

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Went to Twisted Fork in Omaha for lunch with a group of 6 and the experience was pretty underwhelming. Service set the tone right away -- our waitress was clearly in a bad mood and not pleasant at all. No energy, no effort, just going through the motions. Food timing was messy. Five people got their meals way before mine showed up, and overall everything took way too long coming out of the kitchen. I ordered the hot honey chicken sandwich. It wasn't terrible, but definitely not good either. The chicken tasted more boiled than anything, and the only "heat" came from what seemed like a heavy dose of Tabasco rather than actual flavor. We also got fried pickles as an appetizer -- those were just bad. Undercooked, soggy, and honestly looked unappetizing. The rest of the table felt the same -- food was just so-so across the board. Nothing memorable. Only highlight? The sweet potato fries were actually pretty good. Oh and the decor was ok. Overall, between the service, timing, and mediocre food, not a place I'd go back to. read more

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We visited Twisted Fork during Omaha Restaurant Week, and there were a few hiccups in the meal, but overall they are a nice option to try out in the Old Market. We had a truly bizarre conversation with the hostess when we called to ask if we could get a table for two. She literally for maybe five minutes just went "uhhhhhh" and "ummmmm" - she could have just said no, we did not need all the theatrics. We did end up getting a table, and headed there. The decor and ambiance is very similar to Stokes and Stokin' Goat, which makes sense, as they are part of the same restaurant group as Twisted Fork. Lots of uplighting, taxidermied (fake) animal heads, and tufted couches and cute vases. The restaurant week menu at Twisted Fork included a starter, entree, and dessert for $30 each. My husband and I both chose different options for each course, so we could both try two different options. My husband started with the Orchard Salad, and it didn't come out before the entree arrived. In fact, it still didn't come out for quite a while after we notified them. The server was very apologetic, so I don't blame them. I knew they were busy with the restaurant week crowd. I had the Flautas for my starter, and they were pretty similar to the ones at Stokes, so no complaints there. Crispy ends and softer middles, perfect flautas. For my entree, I had the blackened salmon, which came with hush puppies and a drizzle of remoulade. The fact that it was "blacked" made it pretty dry for salmon. And the hush puppies were gigantic and hard to eat, unfortunately. My husband had the Bistro Tenderloin (this is the entree he completely finished before his salad came out). He enjoyed the protein portion itself and the whipped potatoes below, but it came with a kind of odd "tomato gravy" that was not very appetizing. Dessert-wise, we had the Brownie Sundae and the Turtle Cheesecake. Both were very good and large portions so we could share them with each other. That was the bright spot at the end of the meal. So overall, I'd say Twisted Fork is an okay place to dine in the Old Market, but I prefer the other restaurant group's offerings a little more (Stokes, Taxi's, etc) read more

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The service was extremely slow. Saw multiple staff just sitting there. Took 10 minutes for us to even get water ordered. The food was okay... Pretty under-seasoned. The drinks were the best part! Highly recommend going on mondays when they run the mule specials. read more

Not a bad spot for dinner when in town. The deep fried bacon intrigued me, so I started with an order for the table. Not super flavorful, but I appreciated that it wasn't greasy. In fact, it was a bit dry. For a main, I had the meatloaf with mac and cheese, veggies and mashed potatoes. The meatloaf was very dense, thinly sliced and served not quite hot with a rich, dark gravy. I felt like I got a meatloaf that would have been more "alive" at a 5pm seating, rather than an 8pm. The Mac & Cheese was wonderful and the mashed potatoes took up the majority of the plate and the steamed vegetables were under seasoned and tasted like they were straight out of a Costco bag. Service was good. read more

Twisted Fork Grill and Bar - Meatloaf with mash, mac and cheese and veggies that tasted like they were from a steamer bag. - American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Always a pleasure to eat here. High class type place with interesting decorations. . Great food choices. Service was pleasant as always. Just wish my chair legs were even. read more

My family decided to stop here for dinner during our stay in Omaha, and we weren't disappointed. This restaurant looks for the vibe of an upscale, cowboy-style saloon, and I think it does a great job of filling those shoes. We got lucky getting one of two tables left with a walk in, as many of the tables were full due to reservations. Definitely come early or reserve a table! The food was great, with an excellent, creamy risotto and crunchy brussels sprouts. Chicken was good and had a nice crust, but I could use a few more pieces on my plate in comparison to the sides. Service was okay, but we didn't get checked on much and I wouldn't say it was anything special. Overall, I would come back for a nice dinner or maybe some more of their fried pickles if I got the chance! read more

Twisted Fork Grill and Bar - Truffle Chicken Pistou - American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

I was so impressed with the food and service during an unexpected drop in during happy hour recently, that I had to return for the "full enchilada " and enjoy a dinnertime dining experience here. They once again, did NOT disappoint. The pot roast sandwich was super flavorful and the chef accommodating at holding the bread (as I am GF). Surprisingly for a bar n grill they offered not only wine and spirits but also a tasty selection of specialty hot teas. The vanilla choice was lovely. Friendly service and a warm, inviting & comfortable place to dine. I look forward to returning and recommending it to others. read more

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Decent place for dinner. Our waitress was solid and professional. The hostesses need to be trained, but they will. The food was very good. Local craft beers . Clean and simple ambiance. read more

Twisted Fork Grill and Bar - Beer - American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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I used to come to twisted fork all the time when I lived downtown. We would have drinks and eat the charbuffed wings which were so good! I'm sad to see that they don't have those on the menu anymore! The staff is friendly and attentive. My drink was never empty before a new one showed up! Amazing. This is such a cool space for really any occasion. Still loving twisted fork but wishing those wings would come back! While I was here I had an adult grilled cheese. It was delish but not very melted, not sure if it was supposed to be that way or not. The sweet potato fries are also so good and they have delicious ranch and blue cheese here. read more

The food was great! The atmosphere was nice! The chicken fried bacon was incredible! The steak was also great! read more

Twisted Fork Grill and Bar - Ribeye - American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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This claims it is chef driven with a cowboy twist. I might say hunting lodge twist, but it doesn't disappoint! It's quite a nice casual location to hang with friends. I'd imagine it might get awfully loud if it's full and if various hunting and old style saloon things offend you it may not be the place for you. It was fun in its own bizarre way. We got the fried pickles and I got the salmon sandwich. Our server was great about making sure we had whatever we needed. The fried pickles were actually pickle spears much to my surprise but I love pickles so this was the perfect ratio of fried to pickle for me. I almost remembered to take a picture of my salmon sandwich but it was so tasty I had taken several bites before it dawned on me I'd meant to take its picture. Oh well, just an excuse to go back and get another one at a future time. And actually remember to photograph it. If you're in the area give it a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

Twisted Fork Grill and Bar - Fried pickles - American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Delicious bar food. Always flavorful. I got the Happy Hour fish tacos and my daughter the kids sliders. No complaints here! Plenty of food for my daughter. The fish tacos were reminiscent of the southwest rolls appetizer I'd get at some popular resturant. I'll be back for them! read more

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Really wanted to like this place based on an initial scan of the menu (especially with their happy hour offerings), but ultimately the food ran very salty and the drinks ran very sweet, even after asking which ones were less sweet. Nice staff and service, but just not the right spot for me and there is some strong competition in the area. read more

Absolutely delicious and unique buttermilk chicken fried salad. I don't live in Omaha but I'm going to be craving this until I can come back to have it again. Everything delivered to tables around us looked phenomenal with attention to detail and presentation. This restaurant is a downtown gem. read more

Vibe: Recommendation from local Order: Chicken fried bacon, Buttermilk Fried Chicken Salad (am I back in the South?!) Speed of Order: Good Taste: Pretty Good Service: Good I would have preferred my chicken less burnt but still tasted good! read more

Twisted Fork Grill and Bar - Our Famous Buttermilk Fried Chicken Salad - American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Twisted Fork delivery by DoorDash seemed like a good idea on a cold evening. Bookguy ordered the Cowboy Chicken Fried Steak with mashed potatoes, gravy and refrigerator pickles. He said it was okay, but not in his top ten. He loved the fries I shared from my grilled cheese sandwich and fries. The fries had a coating on them that added to the flavor. I liked the four cheese sandwich. The grease factor between the fries and sandwich was pretty heavy though, so it was a hefty meal. I'd like to try the food there in person because fresh from the kitchen is best. read more

Twisted Fork Grill and Bar - Grilled cheese and fries - American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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The vibes were great here and it was busy on a Sunday night! Service was fine, pretty average but nothing wrong in particular, just not as warm or attentive as other restaurants. Fried pickle spears were delicious. The pistou was my favorite part of the truffle chicken pistou!!! Wish the risotto had more flavor but otherwise fine experience. read more

Twisted Fork Grill and Bar - Truffle Chicken Pistou - American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

I would give this place overall a 5/10.... which is unfortunate because i was looking forward to coming. My boyfriend & I chose to go here for our 1 year anniversary but I would have just rather went somewhere else. When we were seated by the hostess, she wiped down the table and seats with a wet, crusty rag which resulted in us sitting on that. Also, our waitress didn't even greet us and seemed like she hated being at her job the whole time. I ordered the ceaser salad with salmon (it's hard to fuck that up lol) but salmon was very well done like burnt at the top and the lettuce wasn't even cut up? My boyfriend got the pork chop which he said was decent. I didn't really like the ambience either, too bright in there & random decor. There were multiple nats flying around us as we were trying to eat. I'll definitely never be back or suggest it to anyone. read more

Today my Girlfriend and I decided to get lunch at Twisted fork. I ordered the prairie fire hot honey crispy chicken sandwhich. It was amazing filled with plenty of spicy flavors but not overwhelming. The chicken also was delicious nice and juicy. For a side I had the gouda mac and as always it was perfect. My girlfriend had the salmon and she cleaned the plate. The service was great Maddie was our server and helped me decide on the sandwhich! Pricing was more then fair and and the place was clean. JAY. read more

Asked server if they could do a skinny margarita, said yes. What did I get? Watered down tequila. I'm not joking when I say that either. WATERED. DOWN. TEQUILA. Not to mention it took 17 minutes for her to get my drink order. Not to mention she used her bare hands to place the garnish (seriously? What?) I took one sip of the drink, confirmed that it was water tequila, and left. This place was clearly not well managed and had little regard to health or quality. Would not recommend especially considering parking is metered. Didnt try the food because I didn't want to wait another hour to get it. read more

We had lunch here a couple of months ago while exploring Old Market and had a delightful time. The food was great (my photo doesn't do the fried pickles justice). I had the Lunch Meatloaf and my wife had the French Dip with sweet potato fries. All delicious! read more

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Stopped in for lunch. A very reasonably priced entree. Meatloaf with smashed potatoes, grilled veggies, gravy and melted gouda Mac & cheese. My wife ordered a bacon, lettuce, bacon, tomato, bacon sandwich with fries. Upon trying the Mac and cheese off my plate we ordered a side of it. The waitress said after being there 8 years she eats it 3 times a week because it is that good. She is right. Definitely stop and enjoy great food in a very pleasant atmosphere. read more

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The food is good and the ambience is pretty nice too. They've been fairly busy the times I've been there, but they seem to manage fine.

Service was great. Our server was on top of things. I came here because I was craving mac and cheese, but maybe I should've seen the sign that this place was a little empty during lunch while other places looked busy. I know this is downtown, but the prices still seemed expensive for the food quality. Smoked gouda mac and cheese ($16): Good mac and cheese. Worth an order once, but I wouldn't come back just for this. Garlic bruschetta bread ($7, happy hour pricing): The bread was sad, not toasted, not warm, and one of the slices wasn't even a full slice (you can see in the back it's half of one). There were onions in it, which I've never had in a bruschetta. It was almost like pico de gallo with basalmic vinegar. I didn't taste any garlic butter either. read more

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Great spot in the old market with tasty dishes and delightful salads. The Thai salmon salad, and the chicken strawberry salad were very good. The service was a little slow, but expected for lunchtime rush. They also have a full bar with lots of drink options. It gives an old country western vibe similar to a saloon. read more

Couldn't make up my mind and got a salad but I wish I would have gone with the salmon ceasor based on my friends' dish! This salad was very basic and honestly not worth the cost. I'd go back for the apps/ceasor but that's about it. read more

Twisted Fork Grill and Bar - Grilled Summer Salad - American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Good food but wish the menu was bigger. Small space, not good for bigger groups. Service has always been good. Love that there is an outside area. read more

This is a good spot to get dinner in Omaha. 3/5 for meets expectations. The theme of the restaurant is like an old saloon. It's cute inside and the bathrooms are themed in the same way. The booths are a little dirty and run down but kinda fits the saloon theme. Our table didn't get wiped down when we sat so it was kinda sticky which was a little off. The drinks were good but not memorable. The fried pickles were great. I had a pork chop for dinner and it was solid. Not the best I've had but serviceable. I would probably check out other restaurants I haven't been to if I was back in Omaha, but if you're looking for a solid dinner this is a good choice. Their food and service are both good but nothing you'll go home and rave about. read more

Portions | Location | Chicken and Waffles Portions - The portion-to-price point ratio is ideal for the old market area. The area is normally at a higher price point - but this location is probably at the higher end of the value. So that was nice. We went for brunch at 11 am, which was right when it opened. They do reservations which are nice because most places in the area operate on a "first come, first serve" basis. Location - It is in Old Market and is walkable to most of the downtown attractions. As such, you have to be worried about parking. So, give yourself an extra 5-10 minutes to find parking and walk to the location. Chicken and tater tots - the meal was solid but nothing special. The chicken-to-bread ratio was about 5/4 So, you will have more chicken than bread which is ideal. The chicken didn't have any special flavoring, nor did the bread. Therefore, it is a standard dish that I would get again, but I would probably explore it because it wasn't "OMG" level. The tater tots had a good amount of pepper flavoring. But, nothing special. Why not five stars? - It wasn't that special. It is a good spot, and I would gladly go back. I would recommend a few other brunch spots to friends who come into town before this spot. Pro tip: make a reservation prior to going, especially during peak brunch hours. read more

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I have visited Twisted Fork a few times and have enjoyed the food and atmosphere there. Yesterday's visit didn't meet my expectations. It wasn't terrible, just disappointing compared to previous experiences. We asked to be seated outside, and I think we were forgotten about a couple times. We got our drinks but it was a long time before we were able to place our orders. I ordered the Buck's Fried Pickle Burger and a side salad with ranch. You can see in the photo that it came out with sweet potato fries instead of a salad. My feeling generally is that if a place gives me something that doesn't match what I ordered, that must be because this thing is better. And I have to say those sweet potato fries are fabulous and probably the best I have ever had. The reason i hadn't ordered them in the first place is because at other restaurants they aren't usually that good. The pickle burger...it was fine, I wouldn't order it again. I really love pickles, but I generally avoid ordering pickle items because they are a letdown, really. The only thing pickle about this is a couple fried pickle spears on it. And those are good - I got the fried pickles on a previous visit and they were probably the best ones I have ever had. But (maybe only pickle lovers will understand) this just isn't pickle enough. On a regular cheeseburger order at many places, it comes with pickle slices and maybe a spear too. So overall, this burger tasted less of pickles than most burgers would. Just give us some unfried pickles, too, and maybe think about replacing the lackluster tomato jam and gloppy cheddar cheese with something that compliments pickles? There just wasn't much flavor going on here at all. The biggest issue was the iced tea. I had one glass of good tea, then my refill was this murky and bitter glassful. I didn't drink it, and my server agreed that it didn't look good. I don't know why they would think this was ok to serve and it makes me question the attention given to food overall. On a previous visit, I had ordered the meatloaf with Mac & cheese etc and had also asked for a few pickle spears (unfried). That was really a great meal, and that's why I am giving four stars instead of 3 (or maybe 2). read more

Twisted Fork Grill and Bar - Unappealing iced tea - American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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This is a great spot... the whole menu looks delicious and I have attached menu. They also have a TV monitor which is super intelligent on having a rolling visual of the menu items showing the dishes. Great idea! I ordered Fried Pickles for an appetizer and a Chicken Pot Pie for main meal. The pot pie was OMGosh delicious... great flavor and highly recommend. The fried pickles came out great also... if you're a fried pickle fan... this is a must try. The service by Jeff was on point and perfect. Great personality and friendly... he made our 1st time experience great and we will for sure return. The Ambiance is really cool... it reminds me of a place that represents a lot of history and the bar is really big... nice tv's. The whole staff was great.. including the hostess. read more

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This is a great spot in the old market! I've never had to get a reservation but you might want to with a larger party. I usually get the Gouda Mac (which is phenomenal) but decided to switch it up to this time. The grilled cheese (minus bacon) was great! I love a grilled cheese with tomato. I got the sweet potatoes as the side which were SO GOOD! A few of them were under cooked since they were so thick cut but other than that I am obsessed. Will come back just for the fries!!!! My cousin got a caesar salad with chicken and it was huge! Looked like a whole head of lettuce. Service was great and friendly. Everything was clean. Check it out! read more

Twisted Fork Grill and Bar - Grilled 4 Cheese Sandwich (minus bacon) with sweet potato fries - American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

We had company in town and wanted to take them to Twisted Fork. Love the patio and the totchos and have always had a great experience. Unfortunately today when we walked the first thing I noticed was the hostess looking totally bored like she had nothing to do. We said we wanted to sit outside and she never said a word just walked outside so we followed her. She said she had to clean the table off before we could sit down. She proceeded to take her sweet time cleaning the table. At one she took one glass and walked it inside all the way back to the kitchen. We ended up leaving and going down to Mr. Toads which was awesome and the server Mr Toads was fantastic. Do better Twisted Fork I'm so sad we were treated this way today. read more

Came to the old market for happy hour. Their food options are on point that they paired well with drink specials! All reasonably priced at $5! We ordered nachos, street tacos & salmon sliders! They all have unique flavors that'll keep us going back for more. The decor reminds me of Texan style. It's pretty & chill. There's plenty of seating. Waitstaff are wonderful & tentative. read more

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We always constantly love this place. But always have mixed service which is why I'm giving it a 4/5. 2/1/2024 service food and everything was fantastic! Food is always goooood which is why we keep coming back and over looking the service sometimes. We have tried so many different foods on the menu, we absolutely love the happy hour menu, 3-6pm every day! Not many restaurants I feel like keep a HH menu till 6pm, especially downtown! Parking is your typical downtown parking. They have an outside patio which is fabulous in the summer and nice fall nights. My husband said the margarita is one of the best margaritas outside of Cancun! We will always come back again and again! read more

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From stepping in the front door, you are greeted with a uniquely styled atmosphere, and smiling staff. The grilled salmon meal was just what I was looking for. Our waitress Maddie was on point with any thing we needed. The general manager was awesome as well. He took the time to visit every table, ensuring the guests were taken care of. I would definitely recommend this old market gem!! read more

We were passing through town and were checking out restaurants with shady outdoor seating. We got one of the last outdoor seats. We got there just in time for the end of happy hour 3-6pm. Actually it was just after 6 but she got us the discounted price for the Moscow Mule ($5 vs $9). I ordered their four cheese grilled cheese with bacon - it was very good as was the small salad as a side. My wife got the salmon sandwich which she liked a lot especially on the ciabatta roll. She also like the small salad. Service was quick. Prices were a bit high but so they are everywhere these days. read more

Twisted Fork Grill and Bar - Menu - American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Great food and awesome Bloody Mary! Check out the happy hour. Great location in the old market with patio seating. read more

Twisted Fork Grill and Bar - Spicy Bloody Mary! - American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska