Eating and drinking in Nebraska come in a variety of flavors, traditions and cultures. From traditional barbecued steak and burger houses to Mexican and Scandinavian restaurants, or even Thai cuisine, Nebraska's food will put a smile on everyone's taste buds. Visitors discover the hidden treasures of fertile valleys and vineyards that produce many award-winning wines.
Omaha and Lincoln are by far the two most promising metropolitan areas in the state to find good food.
In Omaha, travelers can sample from a wide spectrum of cuisine, including a popular authentic Japanese restaurant called Sushi Ichiban. The sushi bar offers an array of delicious dishes from which to choose. If you're looking for some tasty barbeque in Omaha, check out downtown's Smoke Pit BBQ & Lounge. This is an inexpensive place to chomp down on some of the best grilled meat and vegetables in town.
Lincoln, Nebraska's state capital, boasts a wide variety of dining experiences to enjoy. Crawdaddy's is one of them, offering an eclectic mix of Tex/Mex Cajun barbecue, serving up whole crawfish, whole slabs of smoked pork ribs and the best whole catfish in town. While in town, you also can enjoy or purchase coffee from all over the world at the always popular Mill, located in the Historic Haymarket at 800 P Street. The Mill offers guests a light fare amidst the sensuous scent of roasting coffee beans. Their dock area outside (a converted warehouse) doubles as an outdoor cafe and is a favored gathering place to enjoy coffee and the festive atmosphere of Lincoln's historic landmark area.
The Panhandle Region celebrates Nebraska's rich history and cultural heritage throughout deep canyons, pine forests and many high plains, including an unbelievable view of an unbelievable sky. The region's food isn't bad either. If you're looking for an old-town feel, head to Chadron. Here visitors can find the Olde Main Street Inn, a bed and breakfast in a rustic country inn located in the beautiful and historic Pine Ridge country of Northwest Nebraska. While at the Inn, visitors and residents alike can expect to find the best dining and lodging experiences around the area. The Olde Main Street Inn also provides guests with The Longbranch Saloon. This is a perfect place to kick up your heels and "swap lies."
The Lee's Family Restaurant is a family-owned and -operated restaurant in Central Nebraska's Grand Island. They offer an exceptional menu, including cheese frenchee, bar-be-beef, patty melt, prime rib sandwich, salad, chicken fried steak, roast beef dinners and delicious barbecued pork ribs.
Nebraska is home to distinctive wine-producing regions. Discover the hidden treasures in the fertile valleys of Saline County. Within this lush environment, visitors can find the Blue Valley Vineyard, located just one mile east of Crete. The winery is a new, small establishment with an emphasis on creating handcrafted wines, while offering unique characteristics for each label produced. Whiskey Run Creek Vineyard & Winery also is popular. It is a relatively new company situated in century-old tradition in historic downtown Brownville. The winery is located inside a renovated 100-year-old barn that was built with wooden pegs and beams hewn by hand. As you savor one of the fine wines, you can experience unique brick caves, built in 1866 and now used to store wine barrels.
If you're looking for a fine beer, The Gottberg Brew Pub in Columbus provides a surprisingly large selection of lagers and ales from which to choose. Their traditional brewing techniques are immediately recognized when sampled.
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