Food Scene
J. Coco
5203 Leavenworth StMy favorite restaurant in Omaha and it is close to the house.
Mai Thai Omaha
2279 S 67th StGreat Thai food in Aksarben Village.
More than just cupcakes (although those are fantastic as well) as they serve lunch as well.
10 locals recommend
Jones Bros Cupcakes
2121 S 67th StMore than just cupcakes (although those are fantastic as well) as they serve lunch as well.
Ponzu Sushi and Grill
2110 S 67th StGreat sushi and Asian inspired eats.
Great falafel and doner kabab sandwiches. Don't forget the curry fries. Open late too for the post-bar munchies.
52 locals recommend
Amsterdam Falafel & Kabob
620 N 50th StGreat falafel and doner kabab sandwiches. Don't forget the curry fries. Open late too for the post-bar munchies.
Upscale bar food with good beers on tap, shuffleboard, darts, and an outdoor patio.
8 locals recommend
Jimi D'S
6303 Center StUpscale bar food with good beers on tap, shuffleboard, darts, and an outdoor patio.
Dudley's Pizza and Tavern
2110 S 67th StGood pizza and beers with an outdoor patio. Hard combo to beat.
Crane Coffee & Bakery
5923 Center StLocal coffee joint.
Scooter's Coffee
6303 Center StCoffee close by.
Some of the best sushi in town. Go up to the 3rd floor, called Saki Bombers, for happy hour.
84 locals recommend
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
416 S 12th StSome of the best sushi in town. Go up to the 3rd floor, called Saki Bombers, for happy hour.
I don't get out of midtown/downtown very often but this place is worth it. Great outdoor patio overlooking a golf course.
Salt 88
3623 N 129th StI don't get out of midtown/downtown very often but this place is worth it. Great outdoor patio overlooking a golf course.
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Used to be in downtown Omaha but they moved to Council Bluffs across the river. Best brunch around, hands down. Worth the drive in my humble opinion.
10 locals recommend
Dixie Quicks
157 W BroadwayFeatured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Used to be in downtown Omaha but they moved to Council Bluffs across the river. Best brunch around, hands down. Worth the drive in my humble opinion.
Great breakfast spot. You most likely will have a wait but grab a cup of joe and hang out outside.
40 locals recommend
Lisa's Radial Cafe
817 N 40th StGreat breakfast spot. You most likely will have a wait but grab a cup of joe and hang out outside.
French style cafe. Mussels and frites are good. So are the burgers. Good beer menu.
63 locals recommend
Dario's Brasserie
4920 Underwood AveFrench style cafe. Mussels and frites are good. So are the burgers. Good beer menu.
Drinks & Nightlife
Former dive bar that has been restored. The best part about it is that it is 2 blocks from the house.
12 locals recommend
Tracks Lounge
1506 S 60th StFormer dive bar that has been restored. The best part about it is that it is 2 blocks from the house.
Tiny spot but they have great beer and wine selections, tons of fun people, and a great spot to enjoy your Amsterdam falafel from next door.
26 locals recommend
Dundee Cork & Bottle
614 N 50th StTiny spot but they have great beer and wine selections, tons of fun people, and a great spot to enjoy your Amsterdam falafel from next door.
LIV Lounge
2285 S 67th StGreat cocktails with an outdoor patio and fireplace.
Sports bar with a million TVs and good bar food. Some outdoor seating.
11 locals recommend
DJ's Dugout Sports Bar - Aksarben Village
2102 S 67th StSports bar with a million TVs and good bar food. Some outdoor seating.
Tons of great beers and good bar food. The basement is a German style beer hall. Share a Das Boot with a group of friends.
57 locals recommend
Crescent Moon
3578 Farnam StTons of great beers and good bar food. The basement is a German style beer hall. Share a Das Boot with a group of friends.
Dubliner pub
1205 Harney StAmazing Irish with great live music. A downtown must.
Sidedoor Lounge
Amazing cocktails and live music.
Another favorite. Mac and cheese is to die for. Awesome outdoor seating in their little courtyard.
40 locals recommend
Marks Food, Wine, and Spirit
4916 Underwood AveAnother favorite. Mac and cheese is to die for. Awesome outdoor seating in their little courtyard.
Great pizzas. Grab a drink at the bar while you wait. Some communal seating which can be fun.
115 locals recommend
Pitch Pizzeria
5021 Underwood AveGreat pizzas. Grab a drink at the bar while you wait. Some communal seating which can be fun.
Arts & Culture
Aksarben Cinema
2110 S 67th StClosest movie theater to the house. Even has a bar inside.
Everything Else
Free concerts in the summer (BYOB), swing sets for kids to play on, Farmers Market on Sunday mornings, and home of the Maha Music Festival.
16 locals recommend
Stinson Park
2285 S 67th StFree concerts in the summer (BYOB), swing sets for kids to play on, Farmers Market on Sunday mornings, and home of the Maha Music Festival.
Entertainment & Activities
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
3701 S 10th StOne of the best zoos in the world.
Haven't been there myself but my sister was raving about it.
100 locals recommend
Omaha Children's Museum
500 S 20th StHaven't been there myself but my sister was raving about it.