The community nominated and voted for the 2024 Omaha's Choice Awards, and we listened. These are the winners and favorites the community selected for the Food & Dining group.
American Fare
First Place: Talus Spirits & Sustenance
Winners:
Texas Roadhouse
Block 16
Asian Food
First Place: Jade Garden
Winners:
Salween Thai
Umami Asian Cuisine
Bagels
First Place: Bagel Bin
Winners:
Bruegger’s Bagels
Panera Bread
Bakery
First Place: Sweet Magnolias Bake Shop
Winners:
Pettit’s Pastry
Great Harvest Bread Co.
WheatFields Eatery & Bakery
Barbecue
First Place: Pulled BBQ Omaha
Winners:
Porky Butts BBQ
Swine Dining BBQ
Breakfast
First Place: First Watch
Winners:
Early Bird
Vidlak’s Brookside Cafe
Bailey’s Breakfast & Lunch
Brunch
First Place: First Watch
Winners:
Shirley’s Diner
Early Bird
Buffet
First Place: HuHot Mongolian Grill
Winners:
China Buffet
Pizza Ranch
Cupcakes
First Place: Nothing Bundt Cakes
Winners:
Jones Bros. Cupcakes
Dave’s Cakes of Omaha
Deli/Sandwiches
First Place: Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe
Winners:
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Little King Deli & Subs
Dessert
First Place: Coneflower Creamery
Winners:
FarmHouse Cafe & Bakery
WheatFields Eatery & Bakery
Doughnuts
First Place: Pettit’s Pastry
Winners:
Hurts Donut Co.
Winchell’s Donut House
European Food
First Place: Greek Islands Restaurant
Winners:
Jim & Jennie’s Greek Village
John’s Grecian Delight
First Date Spot
First Place: Talus Spirits & Sustenance
Winners:
Spezia Omaha
Cellar 426 Winery
Food Truck
First Place: Pulled BBQ Omaha
Winners:
La Casa Pizzeria
Isla Del Mar Restaurante
Fried Chicken
First Place: Alpine Inn
Winners:
Catfish Lake at the Lodge
Dirty Birds
Greek Food
First Place: Greek Islands Restaurant
Winners:
Jim & Jennie’s Greek Village
Fovero Greek & Homestyle Kitchen
Hamburger
First Place: Stella’s Bar & Grill
Winners:
Dinker’s Bar and Grill
DJ’s Dugout Sports Bar
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Happy Hour
First Place: Kona Grill - Omaha
Winners:
Crescent Moon
Hiro 88
Healthy Menu
First Place: MEALBOX by Chef Will Birge
Winners:
Clean Eatz
Crisp & Green
Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt
First Place: Coneflower Creamery
Winners:
Cold Stone Creamery
Dairy Chef
Indian Food
First Place: The Jaipur
Winners:
Kinaara
Astoria Biryani House
Irish Pub
First Place: Brazen Head Irish Pub
Winners:
Dubliner Pub
Paddy McGown’s Pub and Grill
Italian Food
First Place: Luigi’s Italian Restaurant
Winners:
Mangia Italiana
Pasta Amore
Mediterranean Food
First Place: Greek Islands Restaurant
Winners:
El Basha Mediterranean Grill
Fovero Greek & Homestyle Kitchen
Mexican Food
First Place: Primo’s Modern Mexican Restaurant
Winners:
Maria’s Mexican Restaurant
Isla Del Mar Restaurante
Outdoor Patio
First Place: Sinnott’s Sand Bar
Winners:
Primo’s Modern Mexican Restaurant
Charlie’s on the Lake
Pizza
First Place: Sam & Louie’s Italian Restaurant & New York Pizzeria