It’s unavoidable sometimes: You have a large group that you need to feed but you’re not sure where to go. Omaha has a lot of restaurants for large groups, fortunately. Depending on the amount of people, and whether you want a private space or just really large tables, there’s a restaurant for you.
UPDATED: This post was published in November 2022 and updated in May 2023 to reflect recent closures.
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Omaha restaurants for groups smaller than 15 people
When I coached soccer, we’d celebrate the end of the season with pizza. The obvious choice for a group that could range in size of about 10 to 20 was a pizza place. Three that have worked well for us in the past was Mama’s Pizza in Midtown (with no prior reservation!), 715 N. Saddle Creek Road, Omaha, Neb.; Big Fred’s Pizza Garden and Lounge (also no reservation!), 1101 S. 119th St., Omaha, Neb.; and Godfather’s Pizza at Aksarben Village (which we reserved the party room), 2117 S. 67th St., Omaha, Neb.
Other restaurant options:
801 Chophouse
801 Chophouse at the Paxton, 1403 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb., has private dining space to accommodate groups of 8 or more.
Charlies on the Lake
Charlie’s on the Lake, 4150 S. 144th St, Omaha, Neb.; allows for reservations for larger groups who want to be seated together but don't want to rent a private space.
Inner Rail Food Hall
Inner Rail Food Hall, 1911 S. 67th St., Omaha, Neb.; indoor and outdoor seating for larger groups but no reservations
Jackson St. Tavern
Jackson St. Tavern, 1125 Jackson St., Omaha, Neb.; has a private dining space for special occasions like rehearsal dinners
Stokin’ Goat
Stokin' Goat, 15805 W. Maple Road, Suite 101, Omaha, Neb.; call for a group reservation (402) 916-9011
Dundee Dell
Dundee Dell, 5007 Underwood St., Omaha, Neb., has two private party rooms and one seats up to 12 (the other up to 50).
Le Bouillon
Le Bouillon, 1017 Howard St., Omaha, Neb., has three private dining rooms and the most intimate one can seat up to 15 people.
Sakura Bana
Sakura Bana, 7425 Dodge St., Omaha, Neb., can accommodate groups of up to 10 people.
Stirnella
Stirnella, 3814 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb., has a private room that can accommodate groups from 8 to 40 people.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Sullivan's Steakhouse, 222 S. 15th St., Suite 100, Omaha, Neb., has four private dining rooms, including one to accommodate a group up to 15.
Omaha restaurants for groups between 16-25 people
I’ve been in small side room at Brazen Head Irish Pub, 319 N. 78th St., Omaha, Neb., on more than one occasion. We’ve celebrated a birthday on my husband’s side of the family, where we were seated and ordered from menus. There were 14 of us, I think. According to the restaurant, it can seat up to 24.
Other restaurant options:
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
Blue Sushi Sake Grill Grayhawk Pointe, 14450 Eagle Run Drive, Omaha, Neb., has a private dining room to accommodate up to 25 people. The Old Market location, 416 S. 12th St., Omaha, Neb., can seat larger groups in private spaces.
Cascio’s Steak House
Cascio's Steak House, 1620 S. 10th St., Omaha, Neb., has seven party rooms, and some can accommodate up 20.
Hiro 88
Hiro 88 Old Market, 1308 Jackson St., Omaha, Neb., has a private dining area that can accommodate up to 24 people. The restaurant can also be rented out to accommodate up to 175 people. Hiro 88 West Omaha, 3655 N. 129th St., Omaha, Neb., can accommodate a group up to 24 in its private dining area.
Lazlo’s Brewery and Grill
Lazlo's Brewery and Grill, 2425 S. 192nd Ave., Omaha, Neb., has two private rooms, one that seats up to 20 (and one that seats up to 45).
Le Bouillon
Le Bouillon, 1017 Howard St., Omaha, Neb., has three private dining rooms and the mid-size room can seat up to 20 people.
Louie M’s Burger Lust
Louie M's Burger Lust, 1718 Vinton St., Omaha, Neb., the entire restaurant can be rented to accommodate up to 25 people.
Nosh Restaurant and Wine Lounge
Nosh Restaurant and Wine Lounge, 1006 Dodge St., Omaha, Neb., has a private tasting room that can seat up to 16 people (or 30 people for a cocktail party).
Pasta Amore
Pasta Amore, 11027 Prairie Brook Road, Omaha, Neb., has two party rooms and the smaller room can accommodate up to 20 people.
Plank Seafood Provisions
Plank Seafood Provisions, 1205 Howard St., Omaha, Neb., has a great private dining room for up to 18 people.
Roja Mexican Grill + Margarita Bar West
Roja Mexican Grill + Margarita Bar West, 17010 Wright Plaza, Omaha, Neb., can accommodate groups of 20 more on short notice; and if it's 30 or more, it can be arranged with a two-day notice. Call (402) 333-7652.
Spirit World
Spirit World, 6680 Center St., Omaha, Neb., has a private room for up to 20 people.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Sullivan's Steakhouse, 222 S. 15th St., Suite 100, Omaha, Neb., has four private dining rooms, including one to accommodate a group up to 20.
Drover Restaurant & Lounge
The Drover, 2121 S.73rd St., Omaha, Neb., has a private dining room to seat up to 16 people.
The Old Mattress Factory Bar and Grill
The Old Mattress Factory Bar and Grill, 501 N. 13th St., Omaha, Neb., has several party rooms to accommodate groups of 20 on up to 300 people.
Omaha restaurants for groups of 25 or more people
I remember trying to arrange a surprise party for my husband’s birthday once, and Upstream Brewing Co., 514 S. 11th St. Omaha, Neb., seemed as good of place as any to reserve. There are several options (mostly semi-private) for casual gatherings of groups 35 on up. They also have a party room that seats up to 85 people.
Other restaurant options:
801 Chophouse at the Paxton
801 Chophouse at the Paxton, 1403 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb., has private dining space to accommodate groups of 8 on up to 42 people. The entire restaurant can accommodate up to 200.
Reserve the Roof
1912 Benson, 6201 Maple St., Omaha, Neb., allows its roof top deck to be rented for private events and it accommodates up to 150 people. Call (402) 964-2900.
Bella Vita Ristorante
Bella Vita Ristorante, 2620 N. Main St., Elkhorn, Neb., can accommodate up to 60 people in its loft space.
Blatt Beer & Table North Downtown
Blatt Beer & Table North Downtown, 610 N. 12th St., Omaha, Neb., has a patio space to accommodate to 50 people, plus a rooftop that can fit up to 200 people.
Block 16
Block 16, 1611 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb., has a private dining room that can seat up to 40 people. It's also one of the must-try restaurants in Omaha!
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
Blue Sushi Sake Grill Old Market, 416 S. 12th St., Omaha, Neb., has a private dining rooms to accommodate 30 people and 120 people, plus a third floor option.
The Grayhawk Pointe location, 14450 Eagle Run Drive, Omaha, Neb., can seat a group up to 25.
Brother Sebastian’s
Brother Sebastians, 1350 S. 119th St., Omaha, Neb., has nine party rooms that can seat a range of groups up to 50 people. No additional fee to reserve one.
Cascio’s Steak House
Cascio's Steak House, 1620 S. 10th St., Omaha, Neb., has seven party rooms accommodating groups up 400.
Charlies on the Lake > Banquet Facilities
Charlie’s on the Lake, 4150 S. 144th St, Omaha, Neb.; there are two rentable spaces, its lakeside room seats up to 80 and the banquet hall seats up to 150.
Dundee Dell
Dundee Dell, 5007 Underwood St., Omaha, Neb., has two private party rooms and one seats up to 50 (the other up to 12).
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse, 140 Regency Parkway, Omaha, Neb., has a private dining room that can seat up to 60 people.
Greek Islands
Greek Islands, 3821 Center St., Omaha, Neb, is good for larger groups, with a private space that can seat 75 to 85 people. The entire restaurant can be rented and seats a lot more.
Hector’s
Hector's, 1201 S. 157th St., Omaha, Neb., has a party room for up to 60 people, but a minimum order of food and drink is required.
Jams
Jams, 7814 Dodge St., Omaha, Neb., has a party room to accommodate up to 32 people. The Jams Old Market location, 1101 Harney St., Omaha, Neb., has a private room for up to 30 people.
Kona Grill
Kona Grill, 295 N. 170th St., Omaha, Neb., has a private dining space for up to 34 people.
La Casa
La Casa, 4432 Leavenworth St., Omaha, Neb., has a party room for 25 to 55 guests.
Lazlo’s Brewery and Grill
Lazlo's Brewery and Grill, 2425 S. 192nd Ave., Omaha, Neb., has two private rooms, one that seats up to 45 (and one that seats up to 20).
Le Bouillon
Le Bouillon, 1017 Howard St., Omaha, Neb., has three private dining rooms and the largest room can seat up to 55 people.
Legends Patio Grill and Bar
Legends Patio Grill and Bar, 6910 N. 102nd Circle, Omaha, Neb., has two party rooms that can accommodate 40-50 people and 60-80 people (or combined to accommodate even more).
Le Voltaire
Le Voltaire, 569 N. 155th Plaza, Omaha, Neb., has a private dining room for up to 40 people and it has a view of the wine cellar.
Mula
Mula, 3932 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb., has a private dining room for up to 45 people.
Nosh Restaurant and Wine Lounge
Nosh Restaurant and Wine Lounge, 1006 Dodge St., Omaha, Neb., has a semi-private VIP space that can accommodate 25 people. Large groups can rent the entire restaurant.
Omaha Prime
Omaha Prime, 415 S. 11th St., Omaha, Neb., has two private dining rooms to accommodate up to 175 people.
Paddy McGown’s Pub
Paddy McGown's Pub, 4503 Center St., Omaha, Neb., has a basement room for private parties.
Pasta Amore
Pasta Amore Cafe & Bar, 11027 Prairie Brook Road, Omaha, Neb., has two party rooms and the larger room can accommodate up to 60 people.
Pitch Pizzeria
Pitch Pizzeria, 5021 Underwood Ave., Omaha, Neb., has a private dining room that can seat up to 65 people.
Pizza King
Pizza King, 1101 North Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa, has three banquet rooms that can accommodate between 25 to 100 people.
Railcar Modern American Kitchen
Railcar Modern American Kitchen, 1814 N. 144th St., Omaha, Neb., has a private room to seat to 50 people.
Stirnella
Stirnella, 3814 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb., has a private room that can accommodate groups up to 40 people.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Sullivan's, 222 S. 15th St., Suite 100, Omaha, Neb., has four private dining rooms, including one to accommodate a group up to 40 and one the seats up to 120.
The Blackstone Meatball
The Blackstone Meatball, 3910 Harney St., Omaha, Neb., has a private room for up to 50 people.
The Old Mattress Factory Bar and Grill
The Old Mattress Factory Bar and Grill, 501 N. 13th St., Omaha, Neb., has several party rooms to accommodate groups up to 300 people.
Villagio Pizzeria
Villagio Pizzeria, 6922 N. 102nd Circle, Omaha, Neb., has a private dining room to seat 25 to 30 people.
Vincenzo’s Italian Ristorante
Vincenzo's Italian Ristorante, 15701 Pacific St., Omaha, Neb., can accommodate up to 28 people.
Wilson and Washburn
Wilson and Washburn, 1407 Harney St., Omaha, Neb., has an upstairs space that accommodates up to 40 people.
Your turn: What are some restaurants you’d add to this list?
Paul
Sunday 4th of December 2022
Taxis- up to 30 people party rooms
Stokes- up to 50-75 people party rooms
New goose 120- up to 40 people party rooms
Thx!!