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Hidden gems: restaurants in Lincoln
Map viewDiscover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Lincoln. Ratings are based from 538 places in Lincoln
Ivanna Cone
701 P St Ste 101 701 P Street #101, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508-4615
"The sweet mint is amazing but the Dutch chocolate is my favorite 💜 and the waffle cone is to die for. Fast friendly staff too!"
The Mill Coffee and Tea
800 P St Ste 100 68508-1481
"Had a chocolate croissant and medium white mocha latte hot. The croissant was amazing but I wish it could have been warmed up. (Didn't offer this?) And my latte was make with coconut milk when I didn'..."
9 South Chargrill
844 South St 68502-2148
"Never been. Amazing food. Servers were great. They might have been a bit under staffed and/or a bit slammed when we got there. We had reservations, we had a table, but the rest of the restaurant was p..."
Mellow Mushroom
601 R St Ste 110 Ste 110 68508-1538
"Unusually busy evening, had to wait for our food. Food was amazing. Our waitress was diligent. The manager made our evening memorable. Especially for a birthday dinner that started rough, she got..."
Piedmont Bistro by Venue
1265 S Cotner Blvd Ste 38 68510
"Had a very tasty Sunday morning brunch at the Piedmont Bistro. Excellent Eggs Benedict. They had tables spread out appropriately plus outdoor seating. Only a handful of tables were full. These places..."
UNL Dairy Store Lincoln
114 Food Industry Complex 68583
"A must-to go-to experience for anyone visiting the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and some of the best ice cream in the area! Beware of what cup-size of ice cream you get, 'cause you will get doub..."
Las Margaritas
2700 Jamie Ln 68516-7733
"The food is so big and good prices!! So DELICIOUS!! The drinks are big and amazing as welk! Yum yum yum!"
The Sultan's Kite
1311 O St 68508-1512
"Super tasty and authentic gyros and amazing potatoes! The staff is incredibly friendly and the prices are awesome! Destination within walking distance from The Bourbon and they are open until 2:30 a..."
HuHot Mongolian Grill
201 N 66th St 68505-2484
"Absolutely wonderful! Only been there a few times and went in to get a to-go bowl, had no idea really how to do it and a wonderful waitress with a humming bird tattoo on her upper arm (did not get her..."
Virginia's Travelers Cafe and Motel
3820 Cornhusker Hwy 68504-1533
"I love the food here and the "small town" atmosphere. I have only eaten breakfast here. The waitresses call some people by name, just like I remember as a child when my parents would take me to eat at..."
El Toro Mexican Restaurant
2600 S 48th St Ste 17 68506-2509
"This has been my favorite Mexican restaurant my entire life. Their food is always incredible. I absolute love the fajitas!! They come out still sizzling 😋. The chips are warm and the salsas fresh a..."
Hi-Way Diner
2105 Highway 2 68502-5640
"It was delicious hot food friendly people fast and prompt"
Big Red Restaurant and Sports Bar
8933 Andermatt Dr 68526-9656
"Very busy, but the food was quick. Food was delicious and it was a fun atmosphere."
Banhwich Cafe
940 N 26th St # 201 68503-2520
"Each and every time I have ordered with Banhwich, their food is always GREAT!! I have never had a bad experience with them. The food is always up to par. This is one of my top 5 favorite restaurants i..."
Super Taco
5501 Holdrege St Ste D 68504-3193
"Without a doubt the best Mexican food in the city. The prices are very reasonable and the menu itself is expansive. The ingredients are fresh and I can tell the chefs genuinely care about the quality...."
Penelope's Lil' Cafe
4724 Pioneers Blvd 68506-5360
"This is one of my favorite spots for brunch! Good balance of diner food and healthy. Staff are AMAZING people 🙌"
Daffodil Mediterranean
5100 Old Cheney Rd Suite 21 68516-3234
"The owner is such a sweetheart, I’ve never felt so welcomed the first time walking into somewhere new. I was almost full on the samples she kept giving us, encouraging us to try everything. The food..."
Kinja
4141 Pioneer Woods Dr Suite 120 68506-7568
"Great food good eats! The freshest sushi and sashimi in town! Dine in or take out it's worth it â¤"
Parker's Steakhouse
8341 O St 68510-2635
"Place was jammed tonight with carry out orders and the three young ladies at the front kept their cool and their heads up the entire time. Fantastic job handling that many people at once. Give this pl..."
The Press Box Sports Bar & Grille
5601 S 56th St 68516-1886
"So good! This place has great food! The cheese on the mac and cheese is great, you're going to wish you had ordered more. During safe distancing, they're open for takeaway. They're on grunhub, happy o..."