Food and Drink Visiting Omaha - Page 3

sedated · 06-13-2018, 11:56 AM

I've got a trip to Omaha coming up, any can't miss places for food/drink?

I wasn't aware when this was planned that it was during the college World Series. Any affect that has on the city that first-timers should know? (my visit has nothing to do with the college World Series)

Since it is the weekend of the CWS, hotels are expensive af. I've got one booked downtown within walking distance of the Holland Center, but would it be worth moving to one near I-680 and 6 Hwy and use Uber to get into the city? Is there anything out there, or is it just generic suburbia?

Cornstock · 06-13-2018, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jewish Rabbi

If you need to grab a fast food meal Runza is the shit.

Shit being the key word here. The only people who like Runza are from Nebraska. I consider myself to have an iron stomach and that place puts me in the toilet for 24 hours.

You can pass on this place.

Cornstock · 06-13-2018, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

The rain forest zoo is kind of cool. One of the best zoos in the country.

I second this. Even if you're not a zoo person, Henry Doorly is the best zoo in the world. The Rainforest exhibit is unbelievable and is something like 30 years old. No zoo I've been to has anything like it. I've been to several zoos, San Diego included, and I can tell you it's a must see.

Cornstock · 06-13-2018, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by OmahaChief

Let me give you some recs that are a bit more unique but might be a bit costly.

For a really nice dinner hit up:

All locally owned and outstanding.

The Boiler Room - Old Market
Grey Plume - Midtown Crossing
Flat Iron Cafe - Just off the old Market
V. Mertz - The passage way in the Old Market

For Drinks: All in the Old Market
The Berry and Rye (Craft Cocktails)
Laca Lono - Tiki Bar
Wicked Rabbit - Prohibition Style place. You actually go in through a secret door in a small liquor to get in.

Mr Toad - Casual place to drink
Havana Garage - Cigars and Cuban Vibe
Brickway - Local Brewery and Distillery

All good ideas, Wicked Rabbit is great if you're a high end cocktail person

**Bugeater** · 06-14-2018, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Cornstock

Shit being the key word here. The only people who like Runza are from Nebraska. I consider myself to have an iron stomach and that place puts me in the toilet for 24 hours.

You can pass on this place.

I'll ****ing kill you.

**Bugeater** · 06-14-2018, 01:32 AM

Ok, now that I got that out of the way, while Runza does have very good hamburgers for a fast food joint, skip that and find a Don and Millie's. Local chain, they're all over town, get the Double Don and Onion Rings. They have beer and Margaritas if you eat in.

Not sure what that hotel is costing you but we have a guest room you can stay in for free as long as 007 doesn't already have it booked. Hell I don't have a job so I'll Uber your ass around as well.

**Bugeater** · 06-14-2018, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRichard

I will second The Old Matress Factory but when was the last time you have been to Brewburgers? I ate there just in the last couple of months and I thought that place was a ****ing shit hole.

I like that place but yeah, it's a bit run down. And it has no exterior lighting, after dark it looks closed. And it's never really busy...I have no idea how it has stayed in business as long as it has.

**Bugeater** · 06-14-2018, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

Figured they were downtown... I guess Creighton and/or UNO use that one, along with the CWS?

Just Creighton and the CWS. Totally worth the $130M it cost us.

**Nzoner** · 06-14-2018, 06:43 AM

Trust me on one thing,you get the late night munchies or just find yourself craving pizza take a short uber drive etc. to the Harrah's Casino on the Iowa side and go to the little cafe inside and get a Bacon Cheeseburger pizza,you can thank me later.

OmahaChief · 06-14-2018, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

I like that place but yeah, it's a bit run down. And it has no exterior lighting, after dark it looks closed. And it's never really busy...I have no idea how it has stayed in business as long as it has.

Still shocked this place is open as well. Food quality has went way down and the only time it is busy is when there is an event or concert in town. Used to be a big Creighton hang out but that is even fading. So many better casual places downtown.

tatorhog · 06-14-2018, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

The rain forest zoo is kind of cool. One of the best zoos in the country.

Awesome zoo, although the kid was sad the polar bear exhibit was closed.

Was just there Saturday.

Don't go on a Saturday.

**Bearcat** · 06-14-2018, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

I like that place but yeah, it's a bit run down. And it has no exterior lighting, after dark it looks closed. And it's never really busy...I have no idea how it has stayed in business as long as it has.

That sucks... it wasn't ever amazing by any means, but had better beer than most places and the food was good (and it was extremely convenient to park at).

My recommendations are obviously dated a bit...

**BigRichard** · 06-14-2018, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by tatorhog

Awesome zoo, although the kid was sad the polar bear exhibit was closed.

Was just there Saturday.

Don't go on a Saturday.

Don't go on CWS weekend, you will hate life.

sedated · 06-14-2018, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

Not sure what that hotel is costing you but we have a guest room you can stay in for free as long as 007 doesn't already have it booked. Hell I don't have a job so I'll Uber your ass around as well.

I always thought you lived in Lincoln for some reason.

Be careful with that offer

You remember what the old CP bashes were like.

**Bugeater** · 06-14-2018, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by sedated

I always thought you lived in Lincoln for some reason.

Be careful with that offer

You remember what the old CP bashes were like.

good point, I'll have to hide the magic markers and stuffed animals

06-13-2018, 11:56 AM
sedated Like I woke up in Wonderland.. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: KCMO Casino cash: $4046558	Visiting Omaha I've got a trip to Omaha coming up, any can't miss places for food/drink? I wasn't aware when this was planned that it was during the college World Series. Any affect that has on the city that first-timers should know? (my visit has nothing to do with the college World Series) Since it is the weekend of the CWS, hotels are expensive af. I've got one booked downtown within walking distance of the Holland Center, but would it be worth moving to one near I-680 and 6 Hwy and use Uber to get into the city? Is there anything out there, or is it just generic suburbia?
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06-14-2018, 01:32 AM	#35
Bugeater The Maintenance Guy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Renovated Bugeater Estate Casino cash: $6252680	Ok, now that I got that out of the way, while Runza does have very good hamburgers for a fast food joint, skip that and find a Don and Millie's. Local chain, they're all over town, get the Double Don and Onion Rings. They have beer and Margaritas if you eat in. Not sure what that hotel is costing you but we have a guest room you can stay in for free as long as 007 doesn't already have it booked. Hell I don't have a job so I'll Uber your ass around as well.
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06-14-2018, 06:43 AM	#38
Nzoner a haw haw haw Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: MIZZOU Casino cash: $26365802	Trust me on one thing,you get the late night munchies or just find yourself craving pizza take a short uber drive etc. to the Harrah's Casino on the Iowa side and go to the little cafe inside and get a Bacon Cheeseburger pizza,you can thank me later. __________________ *Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.*
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