Best Lunch restaurants in Downtown / Old Market

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1. J. Gilbert’s - Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Omaha

4.7

Exceptional(2407)

$$$$

• Steak • Downtown / Old Market

Booked 39 times today

J. Gilbert's is an "upscale casual" steakhouse serving prime-aged beef cooked over a mesquite wood-fired grill. Guests enjoy various cuts of steak, fresh seafood (including award-winning crab cakes) & other house made favorites like the Maytag Bleu potato chips & Chocolate Velvet Cake. The cozy atmosphere includes fire side dining, rich wood, brick & soft lighting where you can enjoy a quiet table or host a large party. The extensive martini & wine list offers the perfect compliment to an excellent meal delivered with attentive service. J. Gilbert's is open for dinner 7 days a week. Reservations are recommended.

2. Jams - Old Market

4.6

Exceptional(429)

$$$$

• American • Downtown / Old Market

Booked 21 times today

Jams, an Omaha restaurant legacy, is an American Grill that offers a melting pot of different styles and varieties of food dishes containing high-quality ingredients paired with the optional cold drink or creative cocktail.

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3. Plank Seafood Provisions - Omaha

4.7

Exceptional(492)

$$$$

• Seafood • Downtown / Old Market

Booked 18 times today

At Plank Seafood Provisions you'll find that dash of sea-life luster with coastal character you been looking for in this landlocked state. Enjoy fresh, high-quality and responsibly sourced seafood and oysters, craft cocktails and an extensive wine list. Join us for the Seafood Tower of your dreams, a Sea Foam Margarita, and an unforgettable fish dish.

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4. Mouth of the South - Old Market

4.5

Awesome(105)

$$$$

• Regional American (Southern) • Downtown / Old Market

Booked 10 times today

Welcome to Mouth of The South, a Southern Restaurant bringing delicious southern flavor to the wonderful area of Omaha, NE. Whether you are craving Southern Cuisine to Cajun Food, we've got mouthwatering, stomach rumbling, barbecue, steak, seafood, po boys, burgers, gumbo, soups, salads, bar drinks, patio seating & more for everyone in the family to enjoy! If you're looking for a Scratch Kitchen & you're in the mood for Southern food, then Mouth of The South is the perfect place for you, families, or for take out! We'd love to serve you!

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5. Upstream Brewing Company - Old Market

4.5

Awesome(1352)

$$$$

• American • Downtown / Old Market

Booked 30 times today

Since opening in 1996, Upstream Brewing Company has become well known for its great food, friendly service, terrific beer and casual upscale atmosphere. Featuring an extensive menu of new American pub fare including: Omaha’s best appetizers and thin-crust pizzas, pub favorites, superb steaks featuring hand cut “Omaha Steaks” beef, fresh fish, pasta dishes, main course salads, hearty sandwiches and, a great children’s menu. The fully stocked bars feature our award winning fresh, handcrafted beers and root beer on tap. An extensive wine list with over 100 selections has been recognized with multiple Wine Spectator Magazine Awards of Excellence. Large parties are welcome and we multiple options for seating large groups is available. Banquet rooms are also available. Named "One of Omaha’s Top Ten Restaurants" by the Omaha World Herald, and the winner of 14 “Best of Omaha” Awards, Upstream Brewing Company is the ideal gathering place for any group.

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6. Sullivan's Steakhouse - Omaha

4.4

Awesome(1639)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Downtown / Old Market

Booked 9 times today

Sullivan’s is a vibrant neighborhood American Steakhouse featuring the finest steaks & seafood, hand shaken martinis, & live music. We offer comfortable fine dining in a lively atmosphere. From the moment you step inside our lounge for drinks, appetizers or dinner, you will feel the energy and excitement provided by our professional team. Sullivan’s serves the finest hand-selected steaks, simply seasoned and broiled at 1,200 degrees, fresh seafood, a wide selection of cravable appetizers, soups, salads and side dishes.

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7. Hiro 88 - Old Market

4.4

Awesome(866)

$$$$

• Sushi • Downtown / Old Market

Booked 9 times today

Hiro 88 is an up-scale Pan-Asian restaurant in Omaha's Old Market. Serving some of Omaha's best sushi along with award winning Chinese food we have something for everyone's palate. We offer an extensive selection of sake, wine, beer and liquor. We can accommodate up to 25 diners in our private room and have experience with events ranging from rehearsal dinners to pharmaceutical presentations. In addition to our dining room and lounge we also have two large patios. Both Patios have full dinner and drink service. We also have Happy Hours Monday-Friday 3pm to 630pm, and Saturday 3pm to 6pm and Reverse Happy Hour Friday and Saturday 10pm to Close and all day Sunday!!! For groups of 8 or more we do add 20% gratuity to the check. Please specify if you will need separate checks, have children that will require a highchair, if a high top table will be acceptable, or if any guests in your party has dietary restrictions that we need to be made aware of.

8. V.Mertz

4.9

Exceptional(1877)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Old Market

Booked 9 times today

V. Mertz offers our guests a progressive, contemporary American menu with an emphasis on seasonal and local ingredients. We offer an award-winning wine list of over 400 selections. The restaurant is located in Omaha’s historic and picturesque Old Market Passageway, within walking distance from the Century Link Convention Center, The Holland Performing Arts Center, the Orpheum, and all major downtown hotels. V. Mertz is locally-owned, and we pride ourselves in offering artisan products and cheeses, organically-grown local produce and Wagyu beef, and sustainably-farmed and line-caught seafood. We believe that dining should be an event, and to this end Chef Amanda Sheeler has created a harmony of food and wine, culminating in our extravagant Tasting Menu. Perfect for business or pleasure, V. Mertz is the premier fine-dining restaurant in Omaha.

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9. Pitch Pizzeria - Dundee

4.7

Exceptional(863)

$$$$

• Pizzeria • Midtown

Booked 7 times today

Pitch is located in the historic Dundee neighborhood. Our establishment is unique in decor, drinks, menu, and staff! Keeping up with the traditional way the first pizzas in Italy were made, our pizzas are cooked in a coal-fired oven. The menu also features seafood, hand-cut steak, housemade pastas, and a burger full of flavor! Our goal is to provide you with local, housemade, and imported ingredients. We offer a Happy Hour menu through the week. And, our bar provides an array of in-house concoctions as well as your traditional libation! Our wine selection is well-thought and most impressive!! You will enjoy Pitch!