Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Omaha area by diners
Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals鈥攁 French style of serving with a set menu鈥攂ecame the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Omaha area using data from . Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#29. Via Farina Downtown
- Rating: 4.2/5 (522 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1108 South 10th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Pasta Shops
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#28. Roma Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (228 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 605 Fort Crook Road North Bellevue, Nebraska
- Categories: Italian
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#27. Blue & Fly Asian Kitchen
- Rating: 4.2/5 (275 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 721 South 72nd St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Chinese
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#26. Dolce
- Rating: 4.3/5 (224 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 12317 West Maple Road Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Seafood
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#25. TO5 Bollywood Grill
- Rating: 4.3/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7515 Pacific St. Ste 7515 Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Indian
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#24. El Basha
- Rating: 4.3/5 (404 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7503 Pacific St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Halal
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#23. Avoli Osteria
- Rating: 4.3/5 (441 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5013 Underwood Ave. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Italian
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#22. Lola's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4952 Dodge St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Wine Bars, Breakfast & Brunch, Mediterranean
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#21. Talus Spirits & Sustenance
- Rating: 4.3/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10914 Cumberland Drive Papillion, Nebraska
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars
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#20. Wave Bistro
- Rating: 4.3/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4002 North 144th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Asian Fusion
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#19. Le Voltaire
- Rating: 4.3/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 569 North 155th Plz Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: French, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch
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#18. V. Mertz
- Rating: 4.3/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1022 Howard St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Steakhouses
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#17. Mercury
- Rating: 4.4/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 329 South 16th St. Ste 3 Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
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#16. Plank Provisions
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1414 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1205 Howard St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Seafood
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#15. Fizzy's Fountain & Liquors
- Rating: 4.4/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1408 South 13th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, American
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#14. J Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood
- Rating: 4.4/5 (439 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1010 Capitol Ave. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Bars, Seafood, Steakhouses
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#13. Caniglia's a Mano
- Rating: 4.4/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11425 South 72nd St. Ste 101 Papillion, Nebraska
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
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#12. J's Smokehouse
- Rating: 4.4/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4725 South 96th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#11. Saffron Indian Urban Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6706 Frances St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Indian
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#10. Jim & Jennie's Greek Village
- Rating: 4.5/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3026 North 90th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean, Caterers
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#9. Block 16
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1343 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1611 Farnam St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: American, Salad, Burgers
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#8. The Committee Chophouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 302 South 36th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Steakhouses
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#7. Hokkaido Ramen House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1303 South 72nd St. Ste 101 Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Ramen, Bubble Tea, Gluten-Free
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#6. Gather
- Rating: 4.5/5 (322 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1108 Howard St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars
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#5. Yoshitomo
- Rating: 4.6/5 (367 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6009 Maple St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Sushi Bars
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#4. Sage Student Bistro
- Rating: 4.6/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5730 North 30th St. Bldg 22 Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: New American, Cafes
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#3. Memoir
- Rating: 4.7/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 930 Harney St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: American
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#2. Au Courant
- Rating: 4.8/5 (331 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6064 Maple St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Modern European
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#1. Star Indian cuisine
- Rating: 4.9/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2429 South 132nd St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Indian
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.
