Driftwood

Walked in and got nothing but a nasty stare from the bartender.. very rude and unwelcoming!! Out…read morehere for work and I'd never come here again!! Definitely recommend people do not come here!!! 10 o'clock bartenders are rude and very unwelcoming! Not a place I'll spend my money at again! One drink and leaving

Stopped by this gem on the way through town and the service and atmosphere made my day. From pool…read moretournament brackets to killer music on the touch tunes, this is the place to be in North Platte.

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North 40 Chophouse

4.7(88 reviews)

Passing through from Michigan after a long 13.5-hour drive, we were searching for the best upscale…read moredining experience in North Platte, and North 40 Chophouse exceeded our expectations. Practically perfect in every way. Amelia and the rest of the staff were attentive, genuinely welcoming, and kept everything running seamlessly from start to finish. Both of us ordered the Prime Rib Dip with fries--and wow. The beef was incredibly tender and flavorful, with not a trace of fat or gristle. The rich, savory au jus added even more depth, and the horseradish sauce brought just the right amount of kick to complement every bite. Even the fries arrived hot, crisp, and satisfying after a full day on the road. Although we visited on a Monday and missed the live piano music, the warm atmosphere, outstanding food, and exceptional service more than made up for it. North 40 Chophouse delivered an experience that was well worth the stop, and we'll gladly return the next time our travels bring us through North Platte.

Very nice! The service was top notch and the lounge seating was perfect! The steak was cooked just…read moreright and made the taste buds sing. Everything was delicious! Highly recommend

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The Cedar Room

4.2(142 reviews)

We were driving across country and decided to pull over in North Platte for the evening. I looked…read morefor a restaurant recommendation and found The Cedar Room. We walked in and there are two large rooms, one dining and one bar/dining area. There is a small bar at the far end that sits around 6 or seven people. We were sat near the window and our server was Penny who was excellent. Penny constantly checked in with us and we were never left wait for service. When it came to ordering wine/cocktails, we were immediately put off by the price of wine. The bottles have an approximate 75% mark up on retail. Way overpriced. You don't see these prices even in the most expensive of steakhouses in my opinion. A glass of wine was the price of a bottle at retail. We elected to go with cocktails. For appetizers, we ordered the Wild Mushroom Brie & Ciabatta. $19 Seared Brie Cheese, brandy glazed belle mushrooms, balsamic reduction, fig chutney; served with Ciabatta toast points. This was good. Cowboy Calamari. $19 Breaded Flat iron sirloin steak bites, fried; served with gravy. I was so looking forward to these but I couldn't even taste the meat.....at all! They were so overly breaded and the steak cut so thin that we felt we were just eating the breading. The gravy was tasty but we couldn't finish the steak bites as we just didn't taste any steak. We split a Cedar Room Wedge. $16 Iceberg, bacon bits, tomatoes, cucumbers, blue cheese crumbles; served with dressing of choice. They split it on two plates and basically did a deconstructed salad. It was fine. After not having a great experience with the food and prices of their wine, we elected to leave and skip the dinner. Although we loved our server Penny and it was a cute establishment, we probably would not return.

Wow! I had read the reviews on yelp, but then a coworker heard I was in North Platte. She texted…read moreme that I had to go to the Cedar room! I am glad I listened! I came in, took a spot at the bar. I had great service and great conversation with the bartenders and the other patrons. The decor is very stylish with lots of cedar! They had an amazing bourbon selection. It was great to try something rare and expensive! The food was the star of an already great experience! I started with the cowboy caviar. ( country fried steak bites with gravy). They were great. Then I got the ribeye with a side salad. The salad was huge with great toppings. The steak was phenomenal! One of the top 3 ever! Super tender and flavorful. An amazing meal at a great restaurant! Do not pass this one up!

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Applebee's Grill + Bar

2.2(134 reviews)

I had never been to an Applebee's before and I will probably never go to one again. It was late, I…read morewas exhausted and hungry, and it was the only place open and it shared a parking lot with my hotel. I ordered a steak and I cannot state this emphatically enough, this was BY FAR THE WORST STEAK I had ever had in my life, by a mile. It was like trying to cut through a deflated football, but somehow, still raw in the middle. Not undercooked, raw. Anyway, I ate my sides and moved everything around the plate and when my server came back to drop the check, she told me that "she liked my style". So FIVE STARS!

Listen I love Applebees just as much as any other warm blooded American but, this one was a flop…read more I like to try a new place every time I come to north platte since there is so many. So when my girlfriend said Applebees I thought wow I get some nostalgia from Father's Day with my dad as a kid. Let's just say the service is not what it used to be. The parking lot only had a few cars I figured get in eat get out. Apparently our hostess had a different idea. We walked in to a full waiting area and 3 families at tables. In the entire restaurant. 5 minutes goes by of this hostess fumbling her words walking around doing nothing. The family ahead of us gets seated. 5 people. They all got drinks from a waitress while we stood there. At this point there is me, my girlfriend and her 1 year old son with us, and an elderly lady by herself. We are looking at people eating in an empty restaurant and waiting for no reason. Finally she comes back after around 10 more minutes. With a bundle of napkins. Proceeds to open the package, and put them all in her work station. While telling us about it. I for one do not fucking care. I'm looking at an empty restaurant and standing here holding a kid. When she was done she says " I'll be right back I need to go clean these tables" I then asked her what was wrong with all the clean empty tables. Fumbles with her words I shook my head she walked away. I'm not sure what she did for another 5 minutes but I'm sure she didn't clean a table. They were all tipped up. Now we finally get to go sit. She asks if we want a high chair for the little kid. Yes thanks. Never brings it. Moving on I guess whatever Our waitress was very nice. The food was very mediocre at best not a shining moment. I'm not sure who makes the drinks in this place but they need a lesson. Worst margaritas I've ever had. North platte Applebees sucks don't go here

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Ponderosa Lounge

5.0(4 reviews)

1.0 mi

Awesome dive bar and liquor store. Definitely check it out if you are at the Ogallala KOA, it's…read morewalking distance!

I stopped into the Ponderosa last weekend on my way to Denver to get an ice cold beer and something…read moreto eat. The people in there were really nice to me and made me feel right at home. Especially my bartender. She was an Alabama fan just like me, friendly and absolutely beautiful. Can't wait till I go to Des Moines again. I just might stop in there.

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The Underpass Bar and Grill

5.0(2 reviews)

0.1 mi

Rhonda is the shit. Great local watering hole. Good vibes. Thanks!!!!…read more$2 drafts on Wednesday night. Grat deal v

Best Bartender Rhonda !…read more Very nice spot to watch a game !

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Open Range Grill

4.2(265 reviews)

0.6 mi

Open Range has always been one of my favorite spots in Ogallala! Great food and drink selection…read more Some of their burgers are definitely out there and it's fun to try them. Their appetizers are always great. Sometimes I find the burgers to be a little dry sometimes, but they're usually good. They have GREAT ranch, which is always a plus for me. Their Rancho Cobb salad is one of my favorites here. There is lots of seating, the staff is always great. A solid place to grab a good meal!

They were supposed to be open, but weren't seating us so we left after 5 minutes of not greeting or…read moreacknowledging us.

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Second Chapter Brewing

4.7(17 reviews)

0.1 mi

Hundreds of Hops US Hop Passport Amazing Brewery Race Stop 15 - 8 of 11 for Nebraska…read more For starters, what a cool building! Set inside what was once a library. They held on to decor, books, & a ton of charm. We came in right at opening, with a couple of hours to kill. It was "Sunday Funday" & there was talk of games, which apparently rotate. We had 3 beers at the bar and because we thoroughly enjoyed all 3, bought a mixed pack to take home based on recommendations. By the time we left. The place was hopping.

I was very impressed! Often small towns have limited options in their one or two breweries, but…read morethis one brought so much of what we all wanted together into one place. There was ample seating, both indoor and outdoor. They had non-beer options, and some gluten-free options. The bartender was very knowledgeable on what was gluten free. The decor is actually very on brand with the atmosphere the name suggests: like a library, stimulating and elegant . There's even a tiny little kid's corner that kept the little ones entertained.

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HOOKS Lake Bar and Grill

3.9(15 reviews)

10.4 mi

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When we booked out cabins on the other side of the lake we weren't sure what would be available on…read morethe Brule side, but this was good! We were able to fit our group of 10 in relatively easy. Staff was nice, food was okay, but we just wanted space to spread out since our cabins were smaller. It's a fun vibe and if we were sans kiddos it would have been more fun :)

What else do you want from a trailer hood lake bar and grill? Great food, great staff. And pickle…read moreshots? Come on meow. Also have soft serve ice cream, keno, bank shot machines and touch tunes. Plus most of the customers show up in golf carts. LOVE IT !!

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Ole's Big Game Steakhouse & Lounge

3.9(220 reviews)

18.9 mi

I am not a fan of big game hunters, but what's done is done. That said, how about having a breaded…read morepork sandwich between a real stuffed polar bear and real stuffed giraffe? Wow. Just off the highway is this Atlas Obscura location. Decent prices and the service and food were good.

* Vintage vibe, decent steak, but pricey + stomach issues*…read more Stopped at Ole' S Big Game Steakhouse in Paxton because my brother said Nebraska does steaks right. The place definitely has character - it's vintage with taxidermy everywhere. Polar bear, giraffe, bull, deer heads on the walls. Feels like you're eating in a hunting lodge. *Food*: I ordered the boneless ribeye, medium rare. It was an average steak - easy to chew, but had more fat than I'm used to and the flavor was nothing special. Didn't dislike it, but wouldn't call it memorable. My daughter got the steak sandwich and my wife got the steak burger. We all agreed the food was delicious at the time. *The catch*: A few hours later my wife and daughter both had upset stomachs. I just felt bloated. My son was fine. Could've been a one-off, but worth mentioning. *Price/Service*: Restaurant itself is pricey. Menu items are fair, but the steaks are expensive for what you get. Service was fair - nothing bad, nothing great. If you're passing through I-80 in Paxton and want the experience/vibe, it's a stop. If you're driving out of your way for "best steak in Nebraska", I'd keep going. The taxidermy is the main attraction.