***UPDATE***
Find the latest Best-ter-est of Omaha Restaurant winners here:
Find the latest Best-ter-est of Omaha Restaurant winners here:
GUIDE: The Best Restaurants in Omaha
Well the polls have closed [BUT THE 2009 POLLS ARE OPEN!]and I have to say, the results were interesting and just what we were looking for. There were lots of great restaurants that came out on top, while the chains didn't fare so well, except in categories where you'd expect them to. Voter turn out was respectable considering we didn't really publicize this much beyond our readers. This was always meant to be a poll for foodies, by foodies, so thank you to all the foodies who voted. We hope you enjoy the results as much as we did.
Best-ter-est of Omaha 2008TM
Best Bagels
Best Bar-B-Que
- Amarillo Barbecue
- Hartland BBQ
- Famous Dave's
Best Bowl of Soup
Best Breakfast
- Dixie Quick's
- Bailey's
- 11-Worth Cafe (Tie ~ 3rd)
- FarmHouse Cafe (Tie ~ 3rd)
- Lisa's Radial Cafe (Tie ~ 3rd)
- WheatFields (Tie ~ 3rd)
Best Buffet
- China Buffet
- No such thing
- Harrah's (Tie ~ 3rd)
- Hong Hing (Tie ~ 3rd)
Best Burrito
Best Coffee Shop
- Blue Line Coffee (Tie ~ 1st)
- Scooter's Coffeehouse (Tie ~ 1st)
- Crane Coffee
Best Desserts
Best Family Restaurant
- Millard Roadhouse
- Old Country Buffet
- Petrow's
Best French Fries
Best Fried Chicken
- Jack & Mary's
- Millard Roadhouse(Tie ~ 2nd)
- Popeyes (Tie ~ 2nd)
Best Hamburger
Best Pasta
- Lo Sole Mio
- Vivace
- Nicola's in the Market (Tie ~ 3rd)
- Pasta Amore (Tie ~ 3rd)
- Sgt. Peffer's (Tie ~ 3rd)
Best Pizza
- Zio's Pizza
- Don Carmelos
- Frank's Pizzeria (Tie ~ 3rd)
- LaCasa Pizzaria (Tie ~ 3rd)
- Mama's Pizza (Tie ~ 3rd)
Best Sandwiches
- Jimmy John's
- Amsterdam Falafel & Kabob (Tie ~ 2nd)
- Jason's Deli (Tie ~ 2nd)
Best Seafood
- Shucks/Absolutely Fresh
- Bonefish Grill (Tie ~ 2nd)
- Charlie's on the Lake (Tie ~ 2nd)
Best Steak House
- Drover
- Anthony's Steakhouse
- Every other steakhouse tied for the next spot **
Best Sunday Brunch
- Dixie Quick's
- Grandmother's
- Granite City (Tie ~ 3rd)
- Mcfoster's Natural Kind Cafe (Tie ~ 3rd)
Best Sushi Restaurant
- Hiro
- Blue **
- Sushi Japan
Best Chinese Restaurant
- O Dining (Tie ~ 1st)
- P.F. Chang's (Tie ~ 1st)
- China Road (Tie ~ 2nd)
- Golden Palace (Tie ~ 2nd)
- Rice Bowl (Tie ~ 2nd)
Best Appetizers
- Jams
- Crescent Moon (Tie ~ 2nd)
- Granite City (Tie ~ 2nd)
- Mai Thai (Tie ~ 2nd)
Best French Restaurant
Best Greek Restaurant
- The Greek Islands
- Katies
- Jim & Jennie's Greek Village
Best Indian Restaurant
- Jaipur
- The Taj Kabob & Curry
- The Indian Oven
Best Italian Restaurant
- Lo Sole Mio
- Biaggi's (Tie ~ 2nd)
- Bianco (Tie ~ 2nd)
- Vivace (Tie ~ 2nd)
Best Japanese Restaurant
Best Mexican Restaurant
- Alvarados (Tie ~ 1st)
- El Aguila (Tie ~ 1st)
- Guaca Maya (Tie ~ 1st)
- La Mesa (Tie ~ 1st)
Best-ter-est of Omaha 2009TM
With such a great response, we plan to do this again next year, with some new additions thanks to comments from our voters.- Best American Bistro
- Best Thai
- Best Korean
- Most Overrated
- Most Underrated
- Best New Restaurant
- Best Restaurant - Period
- Grandmother's: Clam Chowder
- Upstream: Smoked Gouda & Blonde Ale Soup (x2)
- Upstream: Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup
- Mai Thai: Tom Kah Chicken Soup
- Don & Millie's: Baked Potato Soup
- Burger Lust: Bleu Cheese Burger
- Hiro: Avocado Rolls
- Crescent Moon: Pickle Chips
- Crescent Moon: Hot Wings
- The Sportsman: Onion Rings
Labels: AWARDS, Best Of, LOCAL EVENTS, OMAHA, RESTAURANT REVIEW, RESTAURANTS