Way overhyped. Much better steak and service at Texas Roadhouse. Pricey and very slow service. Slow refills, waitress got 3 things wrong with our order. My medium TBone was more like medium well/well on the outer half and medium well inner third and medium by the bone. Almost Fleming's level prices for very average experience. Overheard another table with an overcooked steak as well. Nice people working but just not that great of food or service. Also the bread was terrible. Disappointed. I did really enjoy their house steak sauce though. read more

I've never been to omaha and likely will never return. But while here, i figured an omahan steak needed to be consumed. I yelped extensively but a recommendation by warren buffet is all i really needed. Enter gorats, a classy establishment with excellent happy hour options from 3 to 6pm. Now I am not a steak man, but these were on point. I'll tell you what i am though, and that is a fries man. And these natural fries were glorious. Please, if you value fries as a food group, you need to have these. Perfect crispy exterior without being too oily. This is the place to go to get your fill. read more

Mediocre food for a hefty check! The ambience is quaint and the staff is friendly. The owner greeted our family and made the evening pleasant. The onion rings were the best dish! The house wine was horrible. The salads were standard iceberg lettuce. The steaks were the most disappointing. Filet New York strip The steaks were very tender and unfortunately the only positive attribute. Neither steak had a hint of respectable flavor. read more

Had reservations for New Year's Eve. Would've been better off waiting an hour for a table at another steakhouse. It took over 90 minutes to get our food and the steak was average at best. I wanted the prime rib but they were sold out already at 7pm. Cannot recommend this place. I've had better steaks at chain places like Longhorns and Outback. read more

After completing my first-ever pilgrimage to Woodstock for Capitalists, I decided that it was necessary to see what Gorat's was all about. The good: Onion rings for appetizer. Huge portion, very tasty, and less expensive than a smaller portion that you'd get at the Red Robin burger chain. Hash browns for side order. Nice crispiness on both sides, without being overcooked in the middle. After-dinner drinks - tried the Godfather - Scotch & Amaretto on ice - never had that before, but I just might add that to my list now. Service was excellent. The acceptable: The steak. Nothing wrong with it, but just not what I was expecting when I went to a restaurant that calls itself a steak house. Had the 20 ounce T-bone, medium rare. And it did arrive medium rare. Tasted fine, but really nothing special. I guess I should have known that a restaurant that brags that they serve Omaha Steaks (USDA Choice) will put a steak in front of me that will taste no better than an Omaha Steak that I could have bought and cooked myself at a fraction of the price. Reading older stories from a few years ago about Gorat's on the web indicate that they used to cut and age their own beef; that was probably when their sign out in front was justified ("Finest Steaks in the World"). Now, not so much. Overall: An acceptable meal, and the pricing won't require you to take out a home equity loan to pay for it. Glad I went to see where Warren Buffett goes 3 or 4 times a month, but for me, I probably won't go out of my way to return. read more

WOW these reviews are really good or really bad?! I love this place. My first visit was before the remodel. I seriously did not want to go back after my first meal there, but my mother in-law had been eating there for the last 62yrs and its her favorite. I love her so off I'd go. Then all of a sudden one visit they were closed. And yes with growth there is change. Good and bad. In my opinion the quality of the food 10X's better. Great bar. Always busy, yes they can be a little under staffed. But I have never had horrible service or bad food. Its priced well, its yummy. Come on folks- this is not a 4 star place and its not trying to be. Great food, great prices. And the owners sat down at our table and talked about the old days and listened to moms stories. I'll be there each time I'm in Omaha..... read more

Chose this restaurant based on reviews of Omaha steakhouses. Ordered prime rib medium, baked potato and salad. First prime rib was very grisley and difficult to cut. First bite couldn't be chewed adequately or swallowed and second bite almost as bad. Sent it back and second cut was much better but steak knives are unusually dull. Prime was cooked perfectly, just a bad first cut. Huge potato and the freshest salad I've ever seen. Dressing was tasty but it's hard to hurt a vinaigrette. Service was ok. Overall a disappointing steak house experience for a well known Omaha restaurant. Suggest they invest in new steak knives. read more

Great steaks, salads, and sides. Prime rib very good. Service is friendly. Best Ribs also.

We are here for 1 reason, it's Warren Buffett's favorite Steakhouse. We are drinking the "cool-aid" so we had to try this restaurant. It's Sunday, May 5, 2019, and they are open only because of "Berkshire Hathaway". Food: I had the T-bone Steak, Hash Browns well done, green beans. Hubby had Whiskey Bison Rib-Eye, Hash Browns well done and green beans. For dessert, we had a Root Beer Float, a favorite of Warren's. I asked for no seasoning, no salt and pepper. The food was really good. I think asking for no seasoning is the key to not having a salty meal. Atmosphere: My only complaint is that the room we were sitting in with the cow pictures on the wall was so cold that it made the meal unpleasant. It also cooled down our food and I had to send it back to warm it up. That in turn made the steak a little harder to cut. When your paying $42 for a steak, you want it perfect. Service and attentiveness: The hostess, the bartenders, and our waitress were attentive and friendly. read more

Good by not impressive. With the renovations, the inside of the restaurant looks very modern, which is not what I expected. The steak itself was ok, but nothing compared to others I had in Omaha. Overall, there's nothing wrong with it, but there are better steak joints in Omaha. read more

We really wanted to like this place. The atmosphere is great, love the live music, but the service and food were very lackluster. I unfortunately cannot recommend it other than the appetizers and the seasonal veggies which happily happened to be brussels sprouts. It was very slow and rushed at the same time. Sadly disappointed. read more

Cannot understand all the hype about this overpriced steakhouse. Been here 3 times and never thought the meal was anything short of very average When a chef ( or cook) can't get the difference between medium rare and medium well obviously there's an issue. It was late so the place wasn't busy do not like they were getting slammed. The service however was excellent but if you want a steak even the chains are better than this read more

OK, so I went b/c it's Warren Buffet's hangout. But honestly, most locals advised it would be just "OK" and they were right. If I was over at my grandparents one afternoon and they wanted to take me to their "favorite steakhouse" in Omaha this would be the place. It's like walking back into the 70's for decor and the food is average but I believe you do get what you pay for. For the price, it meets expectations. Servers are pleasant and helpful. read more

For years I have wanted to go to Gorats, and finally went on Friday night. What a disappointing experience. When the poorly dressed hostess walked us through the restaurant to a totally empty and cold side room, that should have been my sign to leave. But, they sat us in a main dining room instead so we stayed. I ordered the $33 bison ribeye. It came with a salad (iceberg!), greenbeans and sweet potato fries. The bison was overdone and over seasoned, I would have complained but did not see the waitress again until she brought our check. My husband had the walleye, it was a decent size but very bland. So, for $60 we had a very disappointing dinner and poor service. I think now of all the other great restaurants I could have tried for the same money....I feel cheated. Never again. read more

Went with a large group. My chicken parm was just so-so. The pasta served with it would have been OK if the amount of sauce had been tripled. However, a friend got the salmon and absolutely raved about it. The service was fine considering our group had about twenty people in it. Prices were about average for the type of meals served. read more

Seriously the best steak I have ever had. I ordered the 10 oz prime cut filet mignon with a baked potato. The steak melted in my mouth. We were with a huge group and the service was very quick. The waitress seemed a little unfriendly at times but was probably just overwhelmed by the size of the group. I would definitely go back here. We live in Washington state so I think it will be awhile. I will be dreaming of that steak until I return! read more

Below average meal at best. Expected a much better steak at a steakhouse in Omaha. The waitress suggested there T-bone but I was in the mood for prime rib so that's what I went with and it was a big mistake. read more

A steak at Gorat's was supposed to be a highlight of our Midwest road trip, but neither of us felt like getting steak after we had the best steaks of our lives two days earlier in Iowa! However, the meals we chose were very good. I had the chicken fried chicken which was crispy, juicy, and tasty. My partner had the lamb chops and also really enjoyed her meal. The decor was sub par, but we were seated alone (our choice) in the lounge which was nice and quiet. Our server, Rob, was very friendly and super efficient. A special treat for us was being able to order our salads with our newest regional obsession, Dorothy Lynch salad dressing. Please come to Ohio, Dorothy! read more

Decent old-school, no-frills steakhouse made popular by Warren Buffett. T-bone steak was tender and flavorful, while the accompanying greens and baked potato were pretty ok. The spinach dip was pretty awesome, though - rich and creamy and delicious. read more

Tried Warren Buffett's favorite T-Bone. Best steak I've ever had! Tender and juicy. Service was very good too. Friendly!

Old-school, for better or worse. If steak isn't your thing, have a drink in the lounge.

I like the decor so much, it reminded me of downtown Vagas in the mid 2000s. Wait staff was so friendly and looked like she really enjoys her job. I ordered the bison without knowing what to expect and it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. read more

If i could give a zero i would. This place sucks. Steaks have no flavor, typical with Omaha Steaks. Ordered it rare came out medium well. Sent it back still came in at medium well. Refused to eat it. Same with the sides. They were terrible. I have friends that love 8t...but I can make a better steak at home. Nothing classy here read more

I trust warren buffetts judgement on anything except this place. It was embarrassingly bad. The salad is out a mixed greens bag from the local hivee at 52nd and dodge. The shrimp appetizer was fine. The buffalo steak was more rare than seeing a hot girl at 10th and Howard. The "vegetables" we're simply steamed carrots that might have been tasty the last time the huskers had a good football team. Sweet potato fries were fine. Hash browns had a bad taste. Honestly I can just picture management walking through the frozen aisle at hincky dinky and just plucking all of their ingredients and laughing at how much they over charge people. I have a really bad stomach ache- anyone know a good Walgreens on pacific??? Runza down the street would have been a better value. read more

I was there for BH annual meeting this year in early May. The Buffett T-Bone was too dry. The filet mignon was pretty good! I may still go back, but will try other dishes. read more

Great food - exceptional service. Where else would the owner of the establishment jump start your car on New Year's Eve in -10 degree temps? Reminds me of the fine old Omaha steak houses of years gone by. read more

Local have always told me to have the steak sandwich. For some reason I didn't. I had a rib-eye. It was very average. The room is a kill. You just know the people there don't realize what a hoot it is. The average age of my fellow diners had to be over 100. I was relieved to get out without doing CPR. Before my food arrived I heard that unmistakable high voice behind me and sure enough Warren was seated at the next table. His attraction to the place can't have anything to do with food. Must have had a role in his childhood. You can do so much better, I don't know where to start. read more

Was there last night for dinner. Definitely not their A game. Spinach dip came out a cold clump of cream cheese, with veggies scatter on top and ZERO seasoning. My whiskey steak was a disappointment - I ordered M/W and got lighter side of medium. Wife ordered prime rib medium, what came out was... Let's just say she asked me not to cause a seen. It looked like it was sliced off the cheap side, and not cooked. Veins all thru the meat. Obviously a Cheap cut of meat. Don't get me wrong, I've been there several times since the ownership change for lunch and was never, ever disappointed, but last night has turned me off. IMHO, I can get a better dining experience closer to home in west O read more

For a heralded steak house I thought it would be better. Went in this evening and had a two star meal. I am only giving it two stars cause the staff was wonderful, but I eat food not service. Ordered the 10oz whiskey rib eye. First steak was overcooked. The staff took care of that immediately. Second steak comes out cooked properly at medium rare. The baked potatoes had seen better days as did the vegetables. Don't see what the buzz is about. I would dare say most of the chain steak places do a better job. And really an iceberg lettuce salad? read more

We were in Omaha for the first time (for BRK) and wanted to try Gorat's because of it's reputation and local standing; we were well aware of the 3-star review. What I can say is the food itself did live up to the 3-star rating. We split the T-bone (Mr. Buffett's favorite) and the steak salad (sans steak). The salad was OK, nothing special. I admit I am not a steak expert, but I do enjoy a good steak. Our's was tough and not overly flavorful. I do believe that for the price ($45) we would have gotten a better steak here in California. But Gorat's is a reputable steak house in the middle of cattle country, so we expected better. We also got the carrot cake for dessert and it was just OK. read more

I don't know how anyone gives this place less than 5 stars! The steak is phenomenal! Service is just fine!

It was a wonderful steak meal. Our waitress Rita was so attentive and amazing. It was worth every cent we paid!

Save your money & time! You will get a better meal just about anywhere, including McDonalds, for a lot less!!!!!! We ate at Gorats on Tuesday night, with hardly any other patrons, and we were seated next to the fire exit door. A really stupid decision on the part of the hostess, when there were probably 65 other empty tables. Now, let's get to the meal. I had prime rib for $25 and it was literally inedible and it had a fowl smell to it. My husband had the baked halibut that was the size of a credit card and he described it as flavorless and rubbery. This is a NO STAR review of Gorats!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Like the other reviewers, last time I ate at the restaurant, I was disappointed. But recently I was reintroduced to the "real" way to eat here: The steak sandwich take out. Call 'em up, order up how ever many steak sandwiches you need (I believe it's a sirloin, on toasted rotellas bread), tell them how you want it, and what dressing you want on your salad, and when you can be there to pick it up. The price: $8.50. Best deal around. Also don't forget to order the onion rings, which are pretty solid too. I've always had good luck with the steak sandwich, it's cheap and good. read more

Our Women's Club recently held our monthly luncheon at Gorat's. It was wonderful. We had 72 attendees and I did not hear one complaint. They were very easy to work with from booking to picking out the 3 menu items we had. They were flexible about last minute additions and cancellations. When we arrived they were organized and the room was set up and looked beautiful. Wait staff was attentive. The atmosphere is a traditional steakhouse, warm and welcoming. We will be back again. read more

We had reservations here on a Thursday night, but when we arrived we definitely didn't need them as the place wasn't busy at all. The other patrons in the restaurant could be lumped into two groups: the geriatric crowd and the yuppie crowd. The decor and ambiance of this place cannot be described as anything but nursing home chic. The service here was excellent, and out waitress was very attentive without being overbearing at all. We both ordered the filet mignon, cooked medium rare. The steak was the outstanding part of the meal and was truly delectable. You get your standard salad with your meal, which is basically iceberg mix from a bag served on an old school glass flower shaped plate. Despite the "italian" dressing actually being oil and vinegar dressing I found it to be very tasty. You also get your standard baked potato or fries as a side. What I found to be a bit odd was the pasta that is also served with your meal. It's just basic noodles and tomato sauce served with parmesan cheese, but I liked having something different with my food. Being from the south I was disappointed in the lack of sweet tea as a beverage option, but then again, few places in Omaha have good tea. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience here and would definitely choose this place over a chain steak house restaurant in the future. read more

Went there for the first time and brought a visitor from out of town who had heard Gorat's was a great place for a steak. The experience and food were good. Two of our three filets, all ordered medium rare, were closer to medium well but still tender, and the vegetables on the side were a little overcooked. Friendly staff, and a 3-star price (about $110 for 3 including a bottle of wine). read more

We decided to see what is all the fuss about Gorat's being WB's favorite steakhouse in Omaha. We are from out of town, so I read most of the reviews about this place to have an idea what to expect. I love steaks any kind and I appreciate mid-rare cooked. I end up ordering T-bone, spinach dip, coleslaw, sweet potato fries. T-Bone - Mehhh... I had much much better steaks before. It was a journey from rare to well-done. It was not cooked even. Spinach Dip - just ok. No awards for this, and I wish I would take a photo of the celery and carrot placed on the plate as decoration. They were old and darken :) nice touch(really?) Coleslaw - how can I explain this properly, so you can also feel how bad it was? First of all, this was not made in the house for sure. My first bite, I almost came to a point that I need to rush to the restroom. How could they serve something long passed its due date? I just asked my friend as well and telling her just to taste not a lot. She had the same experience. I did not make a scene or complain about it because if you have balls to bring this s@#t to the table, we have nothing to talk my friend. Overall, I believe Omaha has more to offer and I will continue searching for best Omaha steak. I won't be coming back even they pay me to eat. read more

We were excited to try this local favorite after the new ownership. Let me tell you, we had a great dining experience. The prime rib was "out of this world amazing" and my entree of the Bourbon Glazed Salmon was just as good. The salmon was done to perfection and the glaze added a sweet zing. The side salad was delicious and we were served bread. Our dear waitress was a pro and gave us excellent service. Since we were celebrating, we ordered a dessert. The red velvet cheesecake....oh so divine..was the perfect treat. A return to Gorat's is definitely in our future! read more

This place is definitely old school dining. None of the fanciness you see in steak houses like mortons and ruth chris but the steak here is better then I had anywhere. The price is a ton better that any of the fancy steak chains. It definitely has that old school vibe but you go expecting it and have a drink and a good steak and your set! read more