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Try One Of These Romantic Omaha Restaurants For Your Next Night Out

Omaha has a variety of fine dining restaurants that make date night a cinch. If you’re looking for a new romantic Omaha restaurant to try, this list is a good start! I’ve divided the list into distinct regions of Omaha: Downtown/Old Market; Midtown Omaha; West Omaha; and North Omaha. Am I missing a good one? Leave a comment and let me know!

Update: This post was first published in 2019 and has been updated in July 2023 to reflect current closures.

Downtown Omaha restaurants that should be on your radar

Date night in the Old Market restaurant - V. Mertz located in the Old Market Passageway

La Buvette Wine & Grocery – This is quite possibly the most charming Old Market restaurant ever. The look and feel is French bistro, with wine bottles lining the wall and small wooden tables crowding the room and patio. Definitely make an effort to snag a patio table, then just order a bottle of wine, a meat and cheese tray and watch the world pass by. Address: 511 S. 11th St., Omaha, Neb. website

Nicola’s Italian Wine & Faire – This small Italian restaurant has a beautiful outdoor seating area that I highly recommend. Imagine fresh food served while seated under strung lights that twinkle. A fence helps make the busy street feel a world away. Address: 521 S. 13th St., Omaha, Neb. website

The Boiler Room – For me, The Boiler Room is the ultimate splurge for a night out. It’s the perfect blend of craft cocktails, expertly prepared American cuisine, and a chic setting. Address: 1110 Jones St. website

V. Mertz – My introduction to V. Mertz, tucked in the uber romantic Passageway, was during a tasting event for bloggers. I returned a few months later with my husband for an anniversary meal. This is the archetype of romantic Omaha restaurants. Both times, the intimate setting was unparalleled – and the food was delicious. If it’s in your budget, get the tasting menu. Address: 1022 Howard St., Omaha, Neb. website

Midtown Omaha restaurants you shouldn’t skip

Au Courant Regional Kitchen – Benson is one of my favorite neighborhoods and its Maple Street corridor is one of my favorite roads to stroll. Au Courant is arguably one of the best restaurants in the city, so if you want a date night option to impress, make a reservation. I went with friends and we all opted for the chef’s tasting menu with wine pairings. It was a superb menu. Address: 6064 Maple St., Omaha, Neb. website

Avoli Ostera – This is the lone restaurant on the list that I haven’t been to, but it’s included because its reputation is so solid. This Dundee neighborhood restaurant is designed to impress. The seasonal menu is focused on northern Italian dishes. Address: 5013 Underwood Ave., Omaha, Neb website

West Omaha restaurants to add to your list

Menu items are seasonal at Dante Pizzeria Napoletana, a romantic restaurant in Omaha

Brother Sebastian’s – Dim lighting and fireplaces at Brother Sebastian’s sets the mood for a special night out. For a steakhouse aiming for a California monastery feel, it is surprisingly cozy and romantic. Address: 1350 S. 119th St., Omaha, Neb. website

Dante Pizzeria Napoletana – Italian food made with fresh local ingredients? Sign me up. This was a memorable anniversary dinner for me and my husband. I got to return a few years later to have a fall tasting menu with fellow bloggers and it was even better than I had remembered. Address: 16901 Wright Plaza, suite 173, Omaha, Neb. website

Dolce – Dolce serves contemporary American cuisine in an unassuming location in West Omaha. On our date night there, we opted for the tasting menu. This is one of the few places I’ve seen that frequently offers a Groupon. Address: 12317 W. Maple Road, Omaha, Neb. website

A Foreign Taste – A Foreign Taste specializes in serving boutique wines from South Africa, France and Italy, and the great way to experience them is to have them paired with the tasting menu. The chef at A Foreign Taste comes from a renowned (but now closed) Omaha restaurant, The Grey Plume. Address: 14242 Fort St., suite 109, Omaha, Neb. website

North Omaha restaurants to try

Sage Student Bistro is located inside the Institute for the Culintary Arts

Sage Student Bistro – This restaurant tucked in the Metropolitan Community College Fort Omaha campus inside the Institute for the Culinary Arts is going to surprise you. It’s gourmet cuisine at a fraction of the cost.

If you can snag reservations for one of their pairing dinners held each quarter, you are in for a treat. I’ve attended dinners ranging from Irish spirit pairing to tapas and sangria pairings. Address: 5730 N. 30th St., Omaha, Neb. website

Finicky Frank’s – Finicky Frank’s is date spot without an intimidating menu even though they’re particular about its locally-sourced ingredients. Staff can tell you about the farmer who delivered the eggs and when he collected them. It’s that local. The burgers, incidentally, are pretty darn good though they are surprisingly left off a lot of best of lists. Address: 9520 Calhoun Road, Omaha, Neb. website

More great restaurants in Omaha

Date night doesn’t have to be so fancy. Here’s a list of 30+ must-try restaurants in Omaha. You’ll find recommendations for pizza, donuts, ice cream and even brunch ideas. Don’t want to take your date to a romantic Omaha restaurant? Let’s say you want to take your date out to somewhere a little bit different, something a little bit nontraditional. Check out this list of 15+ quirky Omaha restaurants.

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Daniel O’Connell

Sunday 20th of December 2020

Is there any place that is handicap accessible for me and my girlfriend to go and have lunch or supper

Bart

Saturday 28th of December 2019

Because the food is not that good and stuck innthw 70"s. Huge portions don't make food taste better

Peter Gadzinski

Friday 6th of September 2019

I am surprised you included Brother Sebastian's on your list of romantic dining spots. While the decor is certainly unique, the food is right out of the 50s - everything deep fried, overcooked and under flavored. We ordered the group appetizer plate which consisted of a mound of battered and deep fried veggies offering nothing fresh or interesting. I made the mistake of ordering their pasta dish (my fault) and it tasted like cardboard. The steaks were cooked to order but the prices put it out of our reach for the most part - not that I would return,

Mike Lester

Wednesday 4th of September 2019

Thanks for the list of romantic restaurants, but how could you not include Lo Solo Mio? Best Italian cuisine in town, IMHO.

Kim

Wednesday 4th of September 2019

You know what? You're absolutely correct. That was an oversight. Lo Solo Mio is fantastic, so thank you for reminding me not to overlook the longtime staple in this city. I'll add it to the list!

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