October 15, 2021
From burgers topped with chow mein noodles to a burrito stuffed with mac and cheese, Downtown Lincoln is home to restaurants to satisfy any craving. Read about a few student recommendations and explore more downtown dining options here.
Honest Abe’s
If you’re looking for a unique burger in Downtown Lincoln, this is the spot. Honest Abe’s features a rotating menu of burgers with toppings like sweet wasabi slaw, fried bologna, pineapple jam and more. Learn more.
Yia Yia’s Pizza
A downtown staple for over two decades, Yia Yia’s serves unique flavors with their specialty slices — or build your own masterpiece by customizing your slice or a full pie. Their loaded baked potatoes are also a must-try! 🤌 Learn more.
Muchacho’s
A new downtown favorite, Muchacho’s owner Nick Maestas took the New Mexican flavors he grew up watching his grandparents prepare and mixed it with his own love of smoking bbq. We’ve got to believe this is one of the only places in Lincoln you can get a burrito stuffed with mac and cheese 👀 Learn more.
Sultan’s Kite
A downtown Lincoln staple, Sultan’s Kite is the spot for locally-made Mediterranean fare, and they pride themselves on cooking from scratch with fresh ingredients. Learn more.
The Oven
A local staple, The Oven specializes in Northern Indian cuisine packed with rich flavors and colors. Try their famous chicken tikka madras — or, if you’re not a curry fan, they have a bunch of grilled entrees like reshmi chicken or their mixed tandoori grill. Learn more.
Bison Witches
A favorite Lincoln lunch spot for 20+ years, Bison Witches serves up hot deli sandwiches, soup in fresh bread bowls and a variety of salads. Their outdoor patio seating is perfect when the weather is nice or if you’ve got a group together to watch a Husker Volleyball game. Learn more.
Itsumo Ramen
New to Downtown Lincoln, Itsumo’s mission is to provide the city with delicious, nutritional food. And their menu is filled dishes using fresh ingredients, from stir fried garlic green beans to tan tan men ramen to spicy chicken bao. Learn more.
Lazlo’s
Lazlo’s Brewery & Grill opened in the Haymarket in 1991. And since then, they’ve been serving up comfort food with contemporary flair, like French dip sandwiches, lavosh, chili (a game day must) and more. Learn more.