A late date night for my husband and I last night. Beacon Hills in Aksarben Village has become one…read moreof our favorite restaurants in Omaha. Their new chef/owner is using his culinary skills to feature some of the best appetizers and dishes we've had in Omaha. Chef John Benton has created a menu that doesn't deprive you of enjoying the finer things in life all while not sacrificing your wallet. I chose my go to and ordered a blueberry mule. Didn't taste much blueberry but it was very refreshing so no complaints here. I've been craving spinach artichoke dip. We loved his take on this due to quite a few places having just a little spinach versus his that was very generous. Those chips were some of the best we have had. My husband chose the Short Rib Stroganoff. This in his opinion, is one of the best entrees they serve up. I chose the Shrimp Bruschetta Pasta and asked if they could accommodate adding some grilled chicken. It was just a $5 charge for that addition. the cream was light but flavorful. That garlic bread was so full of garlic cheesiness! Server Joseph was great and we enjoyed his efficiency with everything we ordered. He was attentive but not overly attentive. Nobody wants a server that when you look up they are staring at you every 5 minutes. Especially when you're trying to get your romantic evening started. Great night and great experience. We spent just under $100 with tip included.

Okay, we came back again and I'm happy to report our food was delicious. The cornbread with brown…read morebutter appetizer might be one of the most amazing apps I've ever had. I had the spicy chicken sandwich, which was good, but the truffle fries stole the show. We also had a cookie skillet for dessert which was over the top with Reese's added. Yum! We all enjoyed the food. The service though...yikes. I'm not sure if our server Jess was new or maybe just a bit spacey, but it was bad. To start, services was slooooow, and we were one of maybe 4-5 tables. It took a good 15 mins just for our drinks to arrive. Next, she never cleared a single plate or menu from the table the entire meal. And we had 2 apps, 7 entrees, and 2 desserts! And lastly, we had to ask for a box four separate times before we finally got one. We'd ask and then the next thing you know she is wiping a table, talking to a coworker, etc. It honestly was weird! Our meal ended up taking waaaay longer than necessary just because of constant weird delays like this.

What a wonderful and homey experience! The atmosphere was very intimate and the server we had was…read morebeyond welcoming and attentive to our table. Besides this great Norwegian mountain trout and the creamy crème brûlée we had a couple sides one being mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes were very creamy, savory and easy to dig into. My friend enjoyed a delicious steak but I didn't capture the photo. The sparkling water is the best here. I also enjoyed a glass of wine with this meal not pictured. My favorite part was definitely the service and professionalism of the server. Thank you for making our visit profound and memorable!

We were staying at the hotel and decided to try this Steakhouse for our dinner one night and boy…read moreare we glad we did! First thing first, the vibe very cool: the basement, amazing decor, cozy booths and tables, quiet! I loved it all. My sister and I shared our entire meal, a wedge salad, an 8 oz filet, mushrooms and mac and cheese and it was all fabulous. Our server was so friendly and made good recommendations and overall just awesome. Cannot recommend this place enough!

Was disappointed in the price to food portion size at Monarch…read more Food was super tasty but went to a fast food place after because I was still hungry. $52 for 3 scallops and 1/2 cup of cooked rice is quite excessive, although they were super tasty. Dessert menu was non existent with only beignets and a pinacotta torte offered. Should have ordered more appetizers to fill me up but too pricey to stay. Seek alternative restaurants

We made a Saturday evening reservation at Monarch, which ended up being unnecessary as only three…read moretables were occupied the entire time we were there. We were excited to give it a try but ultimately left disappointed. We started off with the charcuterie board appetizer. It was visually appealing but for the $24 price tag we all agreed it was alright but not something we would get again. Unfortunately our steaks also came out not at the temperatures we had requested. Sadly our service was another low point. This was surprising since the restaurant was fairly empty. Despite the majority of the gorgeous interior having empty tables, we were seated next to a dirty rag/silverware station rather than the beautiful empty booths while walking to the bathroom. Our server was hard to find and we had to repeatedly ask for simple things such as water refills. To top things off, there was zero music which felt quite awkward. For a bill that totaled over $350, we expected a much better dining experience. With the abundance of restaurants in the area, I would not recommend Monarch.

I haven't written a review in a while and it's honestly disappointing that my first one this year…read moreis...not a great one. We had a work meeting here and things started off okay. Our waitress was great the entire evening - appropriately checking in on us while also cognizant that we were having a meeting. I started off the with zero proof spritzer and that was very good! Reminiscent of an Aperol spritz, but NA. Our table got the seasonal grilled flatbread and the curry fries to share. The flatbread was excellent, best thing I had there all night. The curry fries on its own was very bland! Not sure I could taste salt much less curry. But dipped in truffle aioli and spicy mayo made it very good. There were no vegetarian entrees (not even a token one) on the menu, but they did have a Mac and cheese side. I asked our waitress if I could get that as an entree and she was very sweet and confirmed with her manager and kitchen that this was possible. Well... the Mac and cheese had bacon in it... I was told that they don't put bacon in it usually, so I'm not entirely sure what happened. I had also ordered the house salad with a sun dried tomato vinaigrette and that was fine. Not bad, but nothing stellar either. They were nice enough to comp the mac and cheese (that was taken back after I had two bites) the salad, and the fries, which was very nice of them. They did also offer to make me something else, but again - a pretty limited vegetarian menu, so I declined. I did get the chocolate cake to go and it was very grainy. I love chocolate cake, I'll eat it in almost any form but this tasted stale and had such an odd texture. It reminded me of grocery store cake. Overall a disappointing meal and I won't be back willingly, but two stars for our stellar waitress who was clearly very sorry about the bacon and the flatbread that was very good!

The patio called us in! This is tucked away in a cute little plaza with a wonderful patio. The…read moredinner menu has a great selection of starters, entrees, salads, wines, and cocktails. Their menu features a lot of seafoods, steaks, and even veal. Seems like a nice higher end selection. The dining room inside is very spacious and there's plenty of parking. Service was very friendly

When you look at the menu, you might wonder what the heck? What kind of food is this? Well, to me,…read moreit's unique comfort food. I mean, deep fried battered bacon with gravy screams comfort. But don't order it if your annual physical is coming up. Your cholesterol will go through the roof! Delish, though. In this trip we ate healthy. We both ordered a salad. He order the uniquely named Steak and Potato salad. It's not potato salad. It's an excellent blue cheese and horseradish dressing in a salad with beef chunks. He loved it. I ordered the Famous Buttermilk Fried Chicken Salad. The buttermilk chicken was very good but I forgot how the buttermilk can make it taste a bit sour. The salad dressing, was delish! The deviled egg was unique in that it had a liquified flavor of some kind filled in each half an egg. The service is right. Not amazing but friendly enough. The setting is comfortable. Give it a try.

Host wasnt exactly nice. Manager was much nicer- and i do…read moreappreciate her coming out to speak with us. I did get a somewhat decent meal. I got a salmon avocado toast. It came with an omelette with some salsa on top. Colour was very pale- like i was whipped. The salmon and avocado was decent. Salmon was flakey without being overcooked. Toast was a little soggy. But overall ok. We sat outside in the patio- and it wasnt terribly clean.

I shouldn't be surprised on how much I loved this place!! I loved the casual dining environment…read morewith a great selection of food. We came for lunch, so the menu had a lunch options, appetizers, pasta, burgers, sandwiches, salads, chicken, steaks, and fish. They also have desserts, a party room, and a quaint patio. Also, a separate cocktail menu and full bar. I absolutly loved my Apple Pecan Salad. I loved that it already included grilled chicken. They had a real selection of mixed greens, not iceberg lettuce. The apples were fresh and crisp, and the chicken was hot and perfectly grilled. It paired well with pecans and maple balsamic vinaigrette. The service was fast and friendly. I liked how many seating options they had, and how it felt like home.

We arrived within an hour of closing time; but we were greeted warmly by the hostess who gave us a…read morechoice of table or booth. Our kind waitress gave us menus, brought water, and provided explanations about the specials. My wife is a big fan of trout; so she happily chose the Cajun Trout -- and loved it! Grilled veggies were delicious too. I picked the Thai Linguini Curry -- another deliciously great choice! It had enough Curry to spice the dish nicely, but not too much. There were lots of ingredients such as chicken, peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, green onions, and crushed peanuts -- a smorgasbord of flavor! Tussey's earned two new fans during our visit today.

Ate here while attending a conference in Omaha... menu has lots of options but we opted to go with…read moretheir Prix Fixe menu. The sirloin was cooked perfectly. Not pictured was the mashed potato's that also came with it which were excellent. For dessert I chose the crème brûlée and it was MASSIVE!!!! The plate is easily 14" long (see photo). It is definitely shareable so bear that in mind. Service was great and would definitely go back.

It wasn't a bad steak, it just wasn't great…read more We came in as a pretty large group (over 10 people) and most of us ordered the Ribeye medium rare. We all agreed that none of us actually got medium rare but more medium. However, high marks were given because the steak itself was decent and the sides were excellent. I will say, the price was pretty affordable in comparison to Texas steakhouses, especially when they come with two sides. With that said, my steak could have been seasoned a tad more. Also love the fact you can choose your own style of steak knife. Brownie points there.

We stayed at The Farnam and decided to have dinner at Dynamite Woodfire Grill during Omaha…read moreRestaurant Week. This ended up being one of my favorite meals of our entire weekend! The restaurant has an upscale atmosphere without feeling stuffy, and I loved the focus on wood-fired cooking. You can see the flames at your table from the oven! Everything felt elevated from the presentation to the overall experience, and it was so convenient having such a great restaurant right inside our hotel. From the corn bread, to the gazpacho, to steak, and dessert...this spot is INCREDIBLE. I'd definitely come back to try more of the regular menu next time we're in Omaha--even if we weren't staying at The Farnam!

I didn't even know this restaurant was there since it's kind of far out. I was just walking by the…read moreold market and when the door opened, it smelled really good and fancy. I think they open at 5, so I told myself I'd come back at 5 and I actually did. The food was really good, you can tell from the picture lol. The service was great and everyone was super nice. The place looked nice too. It would've been better if the curtains were open though. I like when the sun hits my skin when I sit by the window.