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712 Eat + Drink

4.7
4.7
161 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
712 is a contemporary American restaurant named for the area code in which it exists. Our menu of mostly scratch made recipes features as much locally grown produce and natural, locally sourced proteins as we can get. The bar offers 23 craft beers on tap, numerous bottle selections as well as craft cocktails and sodas, a wine list and prosecco on tap!

Using the concept that details are the difference between good and great, our goal is to offer warm hospitality, exceptional service and quality ingredients in a lovely atmosphere. Our 44 foot mural by Gerard Pefung, boasts images of Council Bluffs in an effort to pay homage to this place that we are proud to call home.

If you’re dropping in for a drink at the bar, sitting down for lunch, gathering with friends, starting your day or finishing your evening, it is our hope you’ll feel something special each and every time you visit.

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, American, Bistro

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (712) 256-5525

  • Payment Options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Oscar Hernandez

What 161 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bartender was awesome and even tried to find something on the TVs for us, without being asked to.
  2. tootsiegeorgia

    Omaha

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to relax and eat great food!
  3. BrendaH

    Omaha

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went here for my Birthday and was so excited they opened an Omaha location!! The server was super friendly and helpful. We all tried something different and we each loved what we ordered. Fresh, unique menu but with food you can recognize !
  4. jayk

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We made reservations at the last minute with a group of 14 and the squeezed us in. Food and service were both exceptional!
  5. TomS

    Omaha

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great food and beer selection as usual. Place can be difficult for conversation due to the noise level when it is busy.
  6. lovetodine

    Omaha

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love their flatbread; had crab roll up special yesterday... yum.
  7. KatieL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time and it was A-mazing! We were there for the restaurant week menu; however, the regular menu was just as great. The food was pretty, which feels weird to say, and delicious. Good sized portions packed full of flavor. Crab rangoon tots and dill pickle chips, sliced thin, were to die for. I would highly, highly recommend 712!
  8. KariG

    St. Louis

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the best place for brunch in the Omaha/ Council Bluffs area hands down!!
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience. We took advantage of the “restaurant week” menu this time. The food was amazing, the service is always very good. Love this place, one of our local favorites for a nice dinner out.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We took advantage of the Omaha Restaurant Week menu and we're not disappointed. Always so good. Thank you!
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Our server suggested something different from our “norm”. and we’re happy he did
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Loved it. One of our party wasn’t happy with her dish.
  13. ShelleyG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this place!! I tell everyone to try it!! I have eaten there several times.
  14. TomS

    Omaha

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent as usual. Good beer selection but they were having some cooler problems and some of the beers on the menu weren’t available. Still had good choices.
  15. ChrisC

    Denver

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If I could give this place TEN stars, I would. I’m a real foodie and, pardon my ignorance, I did not expect to find such amazing food in Council Bluffs, Iowa. We were a group of 10 people heading home from Ragbrai and without exception everyone thought their meal was delicious. The service was great as well. Even the house salad dressing is killer. Try the short rib sandwich - I’ll be jonesing for another one of those until I’m back for Ragbrai again next year.
  16. jaskn

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    When we visit my mother in Council Bluffs, we try to find new restaurants in Omaha but we didn't feel like heading over to Omaha so we went to 712 instead. Awesome awesome food! Better than most every Omaha restaurant I've been too. The Brussel Sprouts were mixed with carmelized onions and roasted to perfection. I didn't get the salmon because usually salmon is overcooked but my husband got it . . . it was fantastic! I had a Caesar Salad with chicken and the anchovy flavor and Caesar dressing was soooooo good. We are heading back there in 3 weeks and I plan to get the Caesar Salad with salmon. My husband and I are keto and they had plenty of selections for us and allowed us to make substitutions.
  17. karenh

    Omaha

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2019

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    We ordered the Cubano and Sausage flatbread. The flatbread was the perfect size. The parmesan fries were crispy and yummy. We wished they would have offered a bottle water drink option as we found the taste of Council Bluffs water kind of icky. Service was very friendly and attentive. It's a smaller bistro w no booths so not really a place to go for a cozy private meal.
  18. TaraS

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place!
  19. TomS

    Omaha

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The usual great service. Food was excellent and the beer list also excellent. Noise level was a bit higher than usual. Large group next to our table was the major source of the loud talking.
  20. Karen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 4, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I've had my eye on this place for awhile, because of the good reviews. They are on Open Table, so I convinced my husband to take a spontaneous trip into Iowa for dinner and reserved a table. He usually shies away from fru-fru, but we found this to be an approachable restaurant with interesting and unique options. We started with the house-made tater tots. They were filled with creamy, cheesy crab Rangoon flavors. Really special and unique. Everyone talks about the beet salad. Me too. The balls of pistachio crusted goat cheese were surprising, flavorful and melty. My husband had a typical burger and fries but said it was the best he'd ever had. He added bacon for fifty cents. The portions are not gigantic; they're reasonable, so that means you can share an appetizer and dessert along with your entrees and not feel uncomfortable by the end of the meal. Also, it's been hot recently, and who wants to worry about leftovers when you might want to go elsewhere after dinner? Dessert was a whipped strawberry cheesecake with whipped cream and candied bacon. Yep, you read that right. It was light and fluffy, not dense. Very good. Brian, our server, was welcoming and helpful. He has another career but does this for fun on Wednesday nights and sometimes Friday nights. Yes, for fun, and it really shows. Seating includes high chairs at the bar, a few high tables in the center of the place, half booths with low tables on one side of the restaurant and low tables only on the other side. I had the booth. Hubby said the chair was very comfortable. There is also outdoor seating. The name of the restaurant and the murals both boast pride of place. I'm so looking forward to our return.
  21. kellym

    Las Vegas

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2019

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    This was our first experience at 712 and we will definitely go back if in the area. Excellent food quality for the price. Our waitress started off strong but then disappeared the majority of our meal. We dined inside and enjoyed the casual ambience, but the space is a bit echoey. Overall I would rate it a 7.5 out of 10.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing as always
  23. Angel14

    Omaha

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fabulous meal, very reasonably priced. We had the beet salad with shrimp, the burger and the salmon. We shared the homemade tater tots with crab Rangoon filling (yuhhhhn) and the Brussels. #cleanplateclub so good!!!!
  24. KaseyK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was amazing....there food and service was top notch!
  25. Ronnie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 21, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I tend to be a picky eater. There were several items on the menu that I thought sounded good. Chef made my fire chicken just as requested with the "fire" on the side. Delicious
  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is a gem. We have never had a bad meal or poor service. Way to go CB!
  27. HollyS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Eat at 712 every time we come to Omaha. Tell everyone. Love it. Wish we had this place at home.
  28. RJensen

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We eat here often for numerous reasons. The food and drink is amazing. The staff is engaging and attentive. The owner is present and always making sure the entire restaurant is enjoying their time there, And one of my biggest reasons is because I have a three year old and a one year old...and they're not treated like an inconvenience and we can sit outside and be as loud as we need to be so the kids can enjoy their time too! Best place in Council Bluffs.
  29. JanetD

    Omaha

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sat outside in the patio area, our server was very attentive and the food/drinks were outstanding!
  30. KathleenL

    Omaha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 8, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We absolutely love 712 - great food with a great atmosphere!!!
  31. ChadK

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Place was smaller than what I was expecting but the food was outstanding! The beers were amazing and I loved a beer so much that I went out to try and find some! A little chilly in the place but not bad.
  32. MH17

    Omaha

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We dined here for the first time with some friends of ours. Everything was exceptional. We will go again.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great and the cocktails were even better!!
  34. Westy

    Omaha

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambiance, terrific meals and entree selections! Would make this a destination again for intimate to a party of 10.
  35. GailK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Council Bluffs has hit a home run with this restaurant! It has a varied menu, and everything I’ve ordered has been delicious. The wait staff has been attentive and courteous.
  36. 2Winters

    Omaha

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food was great. There were seven of us and everyone liked both their meal and the specialty drinks. Two thumbs up!
  37. jh225

    Omaha

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mother’s Day brunch was impressive. Loved the endless mimosa!
  38. JimN

    Western NC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Good good and service.
  39. AlysiaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    one of our favorites. a gem in council bluffs. 3 of the 4 of us had the short ribs and it was great food for a fair price. had the hazelnut chocolate cake for desert. a MUST
  40. JennyS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite places to go I'm Council Bluffs. Service is wonderful and everything we have tried has been fantastic! So glad we have such a great spot in CB and would recommend to everyone!

FAQs

712 Eat + Drink offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (712) 256-5525.

712 Eat + Drink is rated 4.7 stars by 161 OpenTable diners.

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Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable reservation network.

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Google Map for 712 Eat + Drink

1851 Madison Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood

    Council Bluffs

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, American, Bistro

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Parking Details

    None

  • Payment Options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Oscar Hernandez

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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