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The Oven - East

4.7
4.7
198 Reviews
$30 and under
Indian
The Oven Restaurants specialize in Northern Indian Cuisine which is known for its rich colors, flavor profiles and a unique style of cooking in a clay oven, called the Tandoor. Chicken, shrimp and lamb marinate for several hours in a yogurt and spice mixture and placed on skewers while various breads are being hand made by our chefs fresh each day. The skewers and breads are then placed in the tandoor over an open flame where breads are cooked to perfection and the rich flavors are sealed in to ensure tenderness and quality of the meat. Over the last several years, the Oven Restaurants has expanded to two other locations and added space to the lower level of the Haymarket location. Whether you enjoy the historic Haymarket atmosphere and relaxed vibe of the Cellar, the beautiful sunsets and outdoor patio of the Oven East, or you’re in Omaha for the night to try Himalayas, there are many ways to sample the cuisine of India!

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 3 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Indian, Wine Bar, Asian

  • Hours of Operation

    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (402) 488-0650

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive Chef

    gawang Rinchen

  • Neighbourhood

    Lincoln

  • Cross Street

    S. 70th St.

  • Parking Details

    None

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 198 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nebraska

    Healthy

  • Lincoln

    Best Overall

  • Lincoln

    Best Food

  • Lincoln

    Best Service

  • Lincoln

    Best Ambience

  • Lincoln

    Best Value

  • Lincoln

    Good for business meals

  • Lincoln

    Innovative

  • Lincoln

    Healthy

  • Lincoln

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Lincoln

    Great for fine wines

  • Lincoln

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Lincoln

    Romantic

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  1. JessicaP

    Omaha

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was excellent and our server Karley, is fast and efficient.
  2. Pinkie

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food3service4ambience5
    We made one bad entrée choice, but overall, the food is amazing!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Good service, pleasant atmosphere but overcooked chicken saag, flat onion kulcha, expensive raita. May just have been an off night; we enjoyed better meals in the past.
  4. MichelleE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful time with my daughter. Great place to celebrate her.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food is just awesome as always!!! Love goi g to the oven
  6. Janet

    Omaha

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food as usual! We’re glad to have this location open again.
  7. Dottie

    Omaha

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always arrive right after they open in the evening as we like to enjoy cocktail’s before ordering. Our server always is accommodating to that . We enjoy the atmosphere and the food is outstanding. So happy they have reopened better than ever !
  8. Huskerfan

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Truly one of favorites in Lincoln. Food and service was excellent. Also very reasonable priced menu.
  9. Chelsea

    Omaha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a great experience! I love eating at the Oven!
  10. KrisB

    Omaha

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    A very nice place to enjoy a leisurely dining experience. Service is always top notch. I’ve eaten here many times and will definitely be back.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great place to have dinner. Food is awesome!
  12. LincolnNative

    Omaha

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience2
    Fabulous waitress! Very busy so even with reservations only had choice of a couple of tables. First was sat at a 2 top by the hall to service & bathrooms. Second choice squeezed in between to other couples on a bench seat. Ambiance definitely not good when you have to listen to two other conversations going on one foot from you. Probably will not go back on a Friday or Saturday night as a couple. Food was good but not as special as I remember.
  13. homechef

    Omaha

    95 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    95 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The Oven has a long presence in Lincoln, and devoted clientele. That said, part of that devotion comes from the restaurant's predictability and conservatism. If you ate here five or ten years ago and haven't been in the intervening years, you'll find that not much has changed when you return. Some would argue that tried and true is what they like in a restaurant. Fine, but...boring. Having traveled in India, we know how varied the cuisine can be; south Asian cooking isn't just one thing. It would be nice to see some experimentation here, some excitement generated around tweaking flavors or highlighting different culinary areas of the subcontinent. But that's not likely to happen in Lincoln, Nebraska, where predictability is generally prized. All this said, our meal this week was fine, and as always the servings were large, so we had enough for a second meal at home two nights later. Our one clear disappointment was in the onion kulcha we ordered as an appetizer. It somehow lacked flavor, the essence of onion just wasn't there. We discussed this with the waitperson who returned with a second round after talking with the kitchen. It was better, but still too chewy and on the bland side. It needed a crispness that was lacking. The few remaining slices didn't come home with us.
  14. CharlieM

    Omaha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Oven - East is ALWAYS GREAT!! Food is so delicious - always looking forward to the next visit. Chad (bartender) is always has great suggestions for great wines!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    This was our first time to the East location. We have always enjoyed the downtown location. Our service was not good, and the food was dry and did not have a lot of flavor. I am not sure what the difference is between the two locations. Seating was very close, we felt like we were on a date with the table next to us. It was very loud as well. We will not return to the East location, but will go back to the downtown location
  16. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service!
  17. ChrisB

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So glad you are back!!
  18. TomB

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was fantastic!
  19. MarkF

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The remodeled Oven is very similar to the original Oven. Service was fast and the food was great.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Oven is our favorite restaurant in Lincoln! Consistent delicious foot & always great service!
  21. LindaC

    Omaha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My 5 o’clock reservation was easy because that’s when the restaurant opens and not very many people were there yet. Logan, our server was attentive and professional. There’s a lot on the menu and I’ve tried something new each time and I have been pleasantly happy with each entree!!! I highly recommend everyone the Oven for any occasion!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Booked a reservation, showed up, and the place was closed due to fire damage. Would have been nice to know before booking on here.
  23. Hopp

    Omaha

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    They aren't open. They are closed due to a fire. Maybe OpenTable should know that?
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Open table along with
  25. Closed

    Omaha

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The Oven East is closed for remodeling due to a fire. This is not noted on the website and reservations are available on OpenTable. We found out when we showed up to a closed door. When I have been there previously the food, staff & facility have been amazing!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was so good
  27. SMendoz

    Omaha

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never disappoints, great service & amazing food!
  28. PatG

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first trip to the Oven East. Great food combined with a great atmosphere. Our server did a nice job of explaining all of the choices.
  29. KerryD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Everything was wonderful as usual, except that our server recommended an appetizer, saying it was Gluten Free, and one of the members in our party (who is Celiac) had to leave abruptly with an emergency reaction. We found out later from the chef that it was NOT prepared on a skillet that was designated for gluten free foods, and so was cross-contaminated.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    There were several large groups that took a lot of time from the waitress but the food was amazing as always.
  31. Sarah

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience all around! Thank you!
  32. Dottie

    Omaha

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great server, great food . Cocktails were good,too. We dined early to avoid the crowd and the noise level was good .
  33. KellieB

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    They were very busy but all the staff did an amazing job. They were very attentive, friendly, and prompt, and the food was amazing!
  34. Kelly

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great meal as always!
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and wine - one of our favorite places to go
  36. CDC58

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service as usual. They always are willing to go a little off menu to make the dish I’ve always loved.
  37. JenC

    Omaha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always excellent. Great choices for vegans and vegetarians.
  38. Heyyou

    Omaha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a favorite! Love the Thimphu chicken and soup.
  39. KathiJ

    Omaha

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    New Year’s Eve reservations. Lovely experience, nice atmosphere, not super crowded, great food, attentive service. We lingered at our table a bit after eating and didn’t feel rushed. Highly recommend!
  40. Korthe

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Out of town family visiting - everything was excellent

FAQs

The Oven - East is rated 4.7 stars by 198 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 3 times today
Google Map for The Oven - East

4101 Pioneer Woods Dr, #110, Lincoln, NE 68506

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    S. 70th St.

  • Neighbourhood

    Lincoln

  • Hours of Operation

    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Indian, Wine Bar, Asian

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    None

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    gawang Rinchen

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

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