If you love a meal that’ll make your mouth water, then these are the places for you. Nebraska certainly has no shortage of restaurants, but these in particular have weathered the storm of time and are among the oldest restaurants in Nebraska. That’s a good sign, since you have to be good to stay open!
- Lee’s Chicken Restaurant - Lincoln
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Yelp/Linda P. Lee’s was opened in 1945 and has been dishing up mouthwatering burgers, chicken and fries ever since. If you’re looking for southern-fried chicken, this is the place to go.1940 W Van Dorn St, Lincoln, NE 68522
- Murphy’s Wagon Wheel - Hastings
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Yelp/Julie S. For 44 years this old-school tavern in Hastings has been serving up outstanding fare to go with their ice cold beer. Grab a burger, or if you prefer, a big basket of gizzards and fries (shown). You can’t go wrong at The Wagon Wheel.107 N Lincoln Ave, Hastings, NE 68901
- Nicks on the Bricks - Kearney
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Facebook/Nicks on the Bricks Nicks on the Bricks (KNOB) may be new to the downtown area, but they’ve been around for 34 years. This plate is enough to make my mouth water! If you haven’t checked out their new digs then head downtown and get a bite to eat.15 E 24th St, Kearney, NE 68847
- Tico’s of Lincoln - Lincoln
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Trip Advisor/management For more than 30 years, Tico’s has been delivering piping-hot mexican dishes to hungry patrons waiting anxiously for that familiar mouthwatering taste. For great Mexican food, you’re missing out if you haven’t tried Tico’s of Lincoln.317 S 17th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
- The Drover Restaurant & Lounge - Omaha
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Trip Advisor/sewingone The Drover Restaurant & Lounge has been grilling up perfect steaks like this one for the last 46 years. This landmark chophouse is THE place to get your steak on in Omaha.2121 S 73rd St, Omaha, NE 68124
- Scotty’s Drive In - Scottsbluff
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Facebookk/Scotty’s Drive In Nothing tops fries from Scotty’s. Maybe that’s because they’ve been around for 53 years. That’s a lot of burgers and fries! If you haven’t tried Scotty’s then you’re missing out on mouthwatering good food.618 E 27th St, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
- Bunkhouse Restaurant & Saloon - Valentine
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Trip Advisor/ruthandvern The Bunkhouse in Valentine has been “The Bunkhouse” for at least 15 or 20 years. This Chicken Fried Steak looks good enough to lick this screen right now. If you’re passing through Valentine, don’t skip The Bunkhouse, whatever you do.US-20, Valentine, NE 69201
- Orsi’s Italian Bakery & Pizzeria - Omaha
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Yelp/Matthew B. Since 1919, this Omaha landmark has been serving hot pizza to the masses. Try one of their pies and learn why Orsi’s was recently voted #1 Pizza in Omaha in the 2016 Omaha’s Choice Awards.621 Pacific St, Omaha, NE 68108
- Ken and Dale’s Restaurant - Alliance
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Yelp/Marty D. For burgers, chicken, seafood, sandwiches and soups it’s Ken and Dale’s Restaurant for locals in Alliance. This year this melting pot of great cuisine is celebrating 30 years in business in Alliance.123 W 3rd St, Alliance, NE 69301
- Virginia’s Travelers Cafe - Lincoln
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Yelp/Kathy A. Virginia’s is a great place to stop on the way to the game. They’ve been filling the stomachs of hungry folks since 1965 with traditional American fare.3820 Cornhusker Hwy, Lincoln, NE 68504
- Hyannis Hotel Restaurant - Hyannis
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Trip Advisor/Kim H This landmark in Hyannis has been serving good old Nebraska steaks for more than 100 years. Book a room and then order that giant slab of meat you know you’re craving.102 S Main Ave, Hyannis, NE 69350
- Dave’s Place - North Platte
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Dave’s Place North Platte Dave’s Place has been around since the 70s. If you’re in North Platte and craving pizza, burgers, nachos or a philly cheesesteak sandwich, then Dave’s is the place.1510 E 4th St, North Platte, NE 69101
And who could forget about Glur’s Tavern, which has been serving thirsty and hungry Nebraskans since 1876? Read a whole article about Glur’s here.
Yelp/Linda P.
Lee’s was opened in 1945 and has been dishing up mouthwatering burgers, chicken and fries ever since. If you’re looking for southern-fried chicken, this is the place to go.1940 W Van Dorn St, Lincoln, NE 68522
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Yelp/Julie S.
For 44 years this old-school tavern in Hastings has been serving up outstanding fare to go with their ice cold beer. Grab a burger, or if you prefer, a big basket of gizzards and fries (shown). You can’t go wrong at The Wagon Wheel.107 N Lincoln Ave, Hastings, NE 68901
Facebook/Nicks on the Bricks
Nicks on the Bricks (KNOB) may be new to the downtown area, but they’ve been around for 34 years. This plate is enough to make my mouth water! If you haven’t checked out their new digs then head downtown and get a bite to eat.15 E 24th St, Kearney, NE 68847
Facebook/Tico’s of Lincoln
Trip Advisor/management
For more than 30 years, Tico’s has been delivering piping-hot mexican dishes to hungry patrons waiting anxiously for that familiar mouthwatering taste. For great Mexican food, you’re missing out if you haven’t tried Tico’s of Lincoln.317 S 17th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Yelp/Jon B.
Trip Advisor/sewingone
The Drover Restaurant & Lounge has been grilling up perfect steaks like this one for the last 46 years. This landmark chophouse is THE place to get your steak on in Omaha.2121 S 73rd St, Omaha, NE 68124
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Nothing tops fries from Scotty’s. Maybe that’s because they’ve been around for 53 years. That’s a lot of burgers and fries! If you haven’t tried Scotty’s then you’re missing out on mouthwatering good food.618 E 27th St, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Yelp/Jessica H.
Trip Advisor/ruthandvern
The Bunkhouse in Valentine has been “The Bunkhouse” for at least 15 or 20 years. This Chicken Fried Steak looks good enough to lick this screen right now. If you’re passing through Valentine, don’t skip The Bunkhouse, whatever you do.US-20, Valentine, NE 69201
Yelp/John S.
Yelp/Matthew B.
Since 1919, this Omaha landmark has been serving hot pizza to the masses. Try one of their pies and learn why Orsi’s was recently voted #1 Pizza in Omaha in the 2016 Omaha’s Choice Awards.621 Pacific St, Omaha, NE 68108
Yelp/Janine B.
Yelp/Marty D.
For burgers, chicken, seafood, sandwiches and soups it’s Ken and Dale’s Restaurant for locals in Alliance. This year this melting pot of great cuisine is celebrating 30 years in business in Alliance.123 W 3rd St, Alliance, NE 69301
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Yelp/Kathy A.
Virginia’s is a great place to stop on the way to the game. They’ve been filling the stomachs of hungry folks since 1965 with traditional American fare.3820 Cornhusker Hwy, Lincoln, NE 68504
Hyannis Hotel
Trip Advisor/Kim H
This landmark in Hyannis has been serving good old Nebraska steaks for more than 100 years. Book a room and then order that giant slab of meat you know you’re craving.102 S Main Ave, Hyannis, NE 69350
Yelp/Brandon A.
Dave’s Place North Platte
Dave’s Place has been around since the 70s. If you’re in North Platte and craving pizza, burgers, nachos or a philly cheesesteak sandwich, then Dave’s is the place.1510 E 4th St, North Platte, NE 69101
We’re sure Nebraska has more great old restaurants than we listed here. If we left your fave off the list, then feel free to add it in our comments!
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