Attached to the Holiday Inn, this is not your typical hotel restaurant. Upon entering, the place has a very modern vibe with its open ceiling warehouse setup. It was a large space, and despite its positive first impression, we were a little concerned because there were no customers. Perhaps 5:30 on a weekday was too early for the area. It was obvious our server was new because she wasn't too sure about the menu, but she got the answers we needed. The "special" lasagna my wife ordered ended up being unavailable, so she went with the regular lasagna. The presentation and taste of our pasta entrees was very good. I went with the regular-size beef stroganoff instead of the large portion and glad I did because the sauce was heavy and contained a lot of beef. We also ordered their special bread (assorted 4-count) and it came out soft and warm with a delicious spread on the side. I'd definitely recommend checking out Joy's Table if in the area. By the way, two more tables came in by the time we left. I guess it's a late dinner crowd. read more

In town for work. Been trying all the places by the hotel. Had high expectation from the pictures posted. Ya, the ribeye was good. Didn't have the char I thought it should. Salad was good, again thinking the salad would be a bit bigger. Asparagus was good too. Service was very good, and it has a nice atmosphere. read more

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Over all the food was not horrible. The ravioli was very good. The chicken parm on the other hand not something I would recommend. Service was ok except the waiter messed our bill up at the end but not holding that against him since that's what happens sometimes when you split checks. He was working his butt off. Nice place to relax and enjoy a good meal that's not fast food when you're on the road. read more

Joy's Table Pasta and Steak - Fried ravioli - Steakhouses Near Me - Kearney, Nebraska

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Love Joy's Table! The food and service has always been great when I've visited. I always order the tuxedo chicken pasta. It's fried chicken on top of a sauce that uses alfredo and marinara -- always delicious! Their drinks are also great. I really like their Moscow mules! They sometimes have a live musician playing the piano or harp, which is always fun! :) read more

The restaurant was very nice when I walked in the door. I was greeted by a very nice hostess, who took me to a nice table. The waitress was very polite and kind. She took my order and was back very fast with the beverage I ordered. The smoked deviled eggs were fantastic and the jambalaya penne was some of the best I've ever had. Definitely recommend this restaurant, 10/10 will go again. read more

Joy's Table Pasta and Steak - Jambalaya Penne - Steakhouses Near Me - Kearney, Nebraska

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Enjoyed the atmosphere, food was good, but the price for what I had was outrageous. 55 bucks for a shepherds pie, a salad, and some fried mozzarella is a bit over the top. read more

I gotta say, I was surprised and a bit impressed with finding Joy's Table Pasta. After a few days of steak, red meat, and more red meat in Kearney, it was great to find something other than, well you know, red meat and potatoes! Now don't get so excited that you've found the crown jewel of Italian restaurants (note the name of the place still has 'Steak' in it) but for variety and good, solid pasta, you will find Joy's a welcome respite. Inside a conference center, the space is more functional than fancy, although they did a great job with the layout to give diners a sense of privacy. For service, we couldn't have been happier. It was a busy Monday (as there was a conference going on in the facility) but they got us seated at one of the more private and comfortable booths after just a few minutes. Being in Kearney, one had to try the Gin Martini (I don't know why I said that, it just sounded like it needed to be shared!) which was nicely mixed, chilled the way I like them, and filled to the brim! The Caprese Tower was fantastic; fresh local tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella adorned with basil olive oil, Maldon sea salt, and a balsamic glaze. What a great and refreshing way to start an Italian meal! For entrees' of course pasta. For me, the Ravioli, sporting lovely cheese-filled pockets adorned with a sun-dried tomato butter sauce, red peppers, egg, parmesan, butter toasted bread crumbs. For my wife, a huge fan of Eggplant Parmesan went all in. Thin cutlets of eggplant lightly breaded/fried and covered in a delicious red sauce. Oh, and we each got the 1/2 portion option and goodness was it more than enough!! I supposed if you are looking for a leftover take home the full portion would fit that bill. A special note about our server; a young lady (Denise) attending the local university, was superb! Knowledgable about the menu and options, friendly and attentive without being a lurker. Places like Joy's Table Pasta need to recognize, reward and retain staff like her. read more

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I was traveling I80 on a motorcycle adventure and stopped next door for fuel. Both for myself as well as the bike. The immediate prospects were Subway & Godfathers. But while I was fueling, I noticed a small sign for Joy's. And it peaked my interest. After fueling up I meandered over and saw it was attached to a hotel and almost changed my mind. But I'm glad I didn't. Upon walking in, I was promptly heated Greeted by the host who immediately sat me at a table with a bench seat not unlike a couch. A much more comfortable seat than is been on that day. A few minutes later my server brought a serving bottle full of ice cold water which was awesome!. After looking at the menu I decided on a half portion of the jambalaya and a side of rolls. The rolls and herb butter was sweet and garlicky. In short, delicious. And the jambalaya was amazing. I wasn't expecting good jambalaya in Nebraska. There were 2 or 3 jumbo shrimp that were good and fresh enough for frozen shrimp. And it was absolutely loaded with chicken and andoule sausage. Then tossed with crushed tomatoes and red pepper. It also had a little cheese on top. I was incredibly impressed with my food. read more

Joy's Table Pasta and Steak - Half portion of jambalaya. - Steakhouses Near Me - Kearney, Nebraska

Passing thru Kearny, NE and wanted steak. Read that the steaks are sourced from the "family farm" so we gave it a shot. The best part of the dinner was the blue cheese crumble on the salad. The rest was not worth the $170 bill. First, the place is very loud! We were in the side room but didn't buffer the acoustics from the main dining area. Maybe eating in the bar would have been less loud. Next, my salad was starting to show signs of "age". The lettuce was beginning to brown. However, the tomatoes resj and blue cheese crumble was awesome. I ordered the 10 oz prime rib with blue cheese butter, medium well. The steak was, maybe, 1/2 inch thick. It arrived rare in the middle to medium on the edges. I didn't send it back because, as you can see from the photo the butter was already on it and I was hungry. I ate along the edges. However, my husband had the New York, also a very thin cut. He was very clear when ordering to cook it well and burning it would not offend him. He was happy with his. Flavorful and not dry. Last, we ordered the tiramisu with ice cream and a coffee pour. It wasn't edible. The server tried to make it right by bringing the more traditional tiramisu. I appreciated her efforts but would not recommend it either. I gave a 3 despite my experience because it is a family friendly restaurant. And the traveler with children would find something they'd eat. But if you're looking for a quieter experience and a great steak, go some place else. read more

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Ordered some food to go while staying at the hotel. I ordered a steak with a drink. They steak was really good. Well seasoned and delicious. The sides of asparagus and side salad were good as well. What I didn't care for was the price of the drink. They gave me a child's sized fountain drink and it was $3.50. I thought that was pretty ridiculous, but fortunately the steak made it up for me. read more

Silverware on table was dirty. Servers should wear aprons to cover unprofessional, wrinkled, or slept in clothing. Music perfect for sports bar and loud. Sixty dollars for an undercooked, grisly, half inch thick steak. Even charged for butter for microwaved rolls. Go to Whiskey Creek, or better yet, Culvers. read more

After our dinner we stopped at the motel restaurant to have desert with the kids. We ordered three deserts to share. Probably the smallest $12 cheesecake and chocolate cake I have ever seen. All the deserts were very good though. read more

We at at Joy's on March 27, 2025. Service was good, waitress was nice, food was excellent. We started with bruschetta which was simple but very fresh tasting. For entree I had Black N Blue Risotto which was full of flavor and spicy which is what I prefer. Someone who doesn't like a lot of spice should maybe order something else. I would order this again in a heartbeat. My hubby had Colossal Shrimp Alla Vodka which he loved. The shrimp were large and fresh, cooked just right. We would definately stop here again. Prices are what one would expect today for a good meal with fresh ingredients. Since the meal didn't disappoint it was worth it. read more

We are on a road trip and stopped at the hotel connected to the restaurant. We were told kids ate free so we decided to check it out. wasn't expecting much, but was pleasantly surprised! This restaurant was very upscale and nice. We felt silly just sitting down after swimming in the hotel pool but they were very kind to accommodate the 4 restless kids we had. They refilled all their sodas and got their food fast. I was absolutely thrilled with the chicken and risotto meal I got. Absolutely delicious and I wish there was more on my plate! Everything was plated beautifully and it was fun to see the people next to us order the special meals that they prepare in front of your table. The kids meals were very small, but they were free so I understand that. My kids were still super hungry after. Very impressed with our waiter and the food. Would love to come here again if we ever stop by! read more

The food was amazing! Would definitely like to try it all out! And same with my drink. Asked for the dirtiest martini and he killed it! One of the best ones I have had. read more

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It's not very often that you order a steak from somewhere and get it cook not only correctly but also it is cooked perfectly all the way through!!! I am glad that I decided to eat dinner here! This is not your normal steak and pasta restaurant that you would expect to find in a hotel, if you are in the area at all I recommend giving Joy's Table a try!! read more

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Love taking my family. Last time they didn't want us to sit at a certain spot (a booth) but she ended up letting us sit there. We have gone about an hour before they close and you can tell they don't want you there otherwise it's a good place. read more

10 STARS Seriously DELICIOUS. Like even the water was delicious? Didn't know that was a thing, but it IS!? Just the right cold temperature and really crisp. But on to the food... My husband ordered pasta and it was cooked perfectly and the sauce was made from scratch. The chef came over and spoke to me when I had mentioned having difficult food allergies - they are one of the most food allergen professional and accommodating restaurants I've been to! Our little kiddo ordered the kids pepperoni pizza and holy cow it was delicious. And don't get me started on the strawberry margaritas. Best margarita I've ever had. So long story short, Joy's Table was outstanding. Friendly staff, absolutely delicious food, and refreshing drinks (water included). I wish we lived closer as we would easily become regulars. read more

Joy's Table Pasta and Steak - Strawberry margarita - best margarita ever!! - Steakhouses Near Me - Kearney, Nebraska

Service was good and the spinach and artichoke dip was excellent. Tasty and hot. Why 1 star? The main course. My wife ordered the beef tortellini and I had the spaghetti and meatballs . Fairly simple order. These entrees were delivered at barely warm. So what we did which we rarely do is return to the kitchen. The next delivery was luke warm at best and the meatballs were just barely luke warm. Not even close to hot. We asked the waitress to let the Manager know. So, simply the second order was just a shade warmer than the first and the Manager never came over which one would think a good Manager would. So all in all a very disappointing dinner. As a side note earlier this week we ordered a pizza with a 10 minute drive time for delivery and it was much hotter than our meal. Also, the waitress said we received a discount on the bill for this issue but as I looked at it the discount was standard for staying at the motels. read more

Passing through Kearney and staying at the La Quinta for 1 night. We chose this restaurant because it wasn't a chain and close to the hotel. Great food, chicken catiatore, and steak Fetucini , Bruschetta as appetizer. Everything tasted wonderful. We ate every bit of what we ordered. Great service as well, attentive and on Q. I recommend this restaurant if you stay at the Kearney Convention Center or just passing through! read more

Best chicken parmigiana I've ever had! Service was amazing. Highly recommend! Can't wait to order dessert read more

Joy's Table Pasta and Steak - Tuxedo pasta with Penne - Steakhouses Near Me - Kearney, Nebraska

Took my family to Joy's and we were disappointed by the overall experience, though there were some bright spots. 5 stars: Our server Denise was helpful with suggestions, got down at the level of our kids when she took their orders, was patient, was attentive, and helped one of my kids after the meal. 4.5 stars: I got a side of asparagus. Unfortunately, the woody portion at the bottom was not removed on some of them, and the side came with only 5 stocks or so. However, they were thick, well-cooked, and flavorful. Note: The menu says they are $7 but the bill listed it as $6. Denise recommend the "Tuxedo" pasta as a dish people enjoy. One of my kids ordered it and did indeed really enjoy it. It's $17. 3.5 stars: One kid ordered the ravioli and though it was pretty good, though the restaurant forgot the red peppers. It was not worth $17. Another kid ordered the spaghetti and meatballs and though it was decent but not great. I tried a meatball and though it was tasty but mushy. It was not worth $17. 3 stars: The kid meals are $7. My kids though they were OK, but they are small and do not come with a drink. Note: Kid meals are apparently free on Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursdays, which was nice. My wife did not enjoy her "black and bleu" risotto very much, which was very disappointing for $24. I did not enjoy the "street corn" very much. The interior of my baked potato was good, but the potato was very small and the skin was leathery. Overall: In short, if you order well you may have a good experience, but we thought it was overpriced for the quality of the food. read more

Joy's table was amazing! the juicy steak was great but the steak sauce ruined it. Our waitress was great she would do occasional checkups. The asparagus was great but a little salty. But if you happen to be in to be in town you should totally stop by. read more

Joy's Table Pasta and Steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Kearney, Nebraska

Terrible food, high prices, small amounts, cold servings, and so many things deep that fried I will not be back

Awesome staff and food. My son who is 13 ordered the salmon dinner and he absolutely loved it. Great weight staff that knows their menu and is charming and the food was cooked perfectly. I love that they use local producers for a lot of their meat and vegetables. The area was clean and it's a little dark once the lights start going down but the windows help keep it bright when it's daylight. read more

Started with the stuffed mushroom appetizer, very tasty and shareable. Don't forget to order the bread basket, an assortment of breads with a homemade garlic honey butter. Steak poivre was cooked as ordered (medium) and the sauce was excellent. The gnocchi had both a great chew and flavor. Both were served over corn. Service was awesome without being intrusive. Worth the trip for the bread alone! read more

Joy's Table Pasta and Steak - Bread basket and stuffed mushrooms. - Steakhouses Near Me - Kearney, Nebraska

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Wife and I had their special salt baked halibut for two recently. Marvelous meal with four great side dishes. Service was outstanding.

For those of you that dined here when it was Sozo. I was mostly the same, though differently themed. The food was great (I had the roasted grape pizza, which was just as good as I remember it), the service was attentive. I only have to knock out a star because for some reason (even during the Sozo days) the food takes forever to come out. Our party of 8 waited easily over 30 minutes for the entrees to come out; I was starving by the time it came out. In summary, it's a great place to dine with a group, but not if you needed a quick bite. read more

Joy's Table Pasta and Steak - Salmon with risotto bed with green beans - Steakhouses Near Me - Kearney, Nebraska

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Way overpriced. Basically a glorified Applebees. No lobster in "lobster Mac and cheese" and the thinnest $54 ribeye I've ever seen. Save your money. read more

My husband and I were exhausted when we checked into this Holiday Inn. We didn't want to drive anywhere and we are leery of hotel restaurants. We were pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. The food was excellent and the service was great. We had the calamari and two of their specialty salads. They were fresh and tasty. I also tried one of their specialty drinks.....excellent. The Kearney residents are lucky to have this eatery in their community. read more

We had reservations and let them know our table for 5 included our 87 year old mom celebrating her birthday. The staff met us opening the doors when we got her into her wheelchair. They gave us a comfortable, quiet table. The food was excellent and our waitress was so attentive and helpful! We even had excellent dessert. It was a wonderful evening on a really cold night! She had a great birthday! Thank you so much! read more

Food is slightly above average but the prices are ridiculous. It's intended to be a full dining experience restaurant at a hotel but it's just okay. Food was okay, beer selection limited, but the location is very nice. I would pass and go to someplace else instead if I were picking. Their special evening meals at Valentine's Day where they pair your course with different wines was quite good. read more

I had the Jambalaya Penne, which looked much better than my friends' orders. Service was sloooooow, however.

We both enjoyed our meals. I had the ravioli with an egg on top. I've never had that before, a sort of deconstructed egg ravioli, I'd say. It was quite good. Service was a bit slow and we felt we were forgotten at times. If I were staying at the adjoining Holiday Inn Express, I wouldn't hesitate to eat there. read more

We came from Oregon for our son's wedding and our almost-daughter-in-law's parents treated us to a special meal here. It's only been open about a month, when we went it was 3 weeks old...so given that background we had 5 people in our party and 4 of us ordered tri tip (2 medium, 2 medium-rare). Unfortunately, being so new, it came out well-done and medium. I am giving this review 5-stars b/c when I said something for 2 of us, we got our ordered remade without an issue (the other 2 decided their meat was fine). Given it being a brand new restaurant, if I was visiting the area and want a special meal out, I'd come back for a 2nd review!! read more

My friends and I had to try this out since it's still fairly new. It was pretty disappointing. The space itself is nice but has a little bit of a warehouse vibe. Too open and cold. The sound system is really good though, could definitely feel the bass. The menu is just one page, not a ton of variety. They do have some fun looking cocktails for $7-8 dollars. We ordered a tuxedo pasta, a half spaghetti and meatballs and a half tortellini. The dishes brought out definitely didn't look like the dishes posted by the business here on Yelp. Most of the pasta was dry, especially the tuxedo. Breadsticks are extra $ and should be free - they're dry and bland - you can tell they aren't even made fresh. Joy's Table feels like a wannabe upscale Italian eatery - it just doesn't have the flavor. The farro salad was really great - if I ever have to go back to this place that's what I'll order. read more

Joy's Table Pasta and Steak - Farro salad. - Steakhouses Near Me - Kearney, Nebraska

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I did not hear beaming reviews from my colleagues about their meals but I had a different experience. I had the Jambalaya Pasta and it was absolutely amazing. Chicken, sausage, and shrimp with all the flavors was really good. The bread was tasty as well. Kids pizza was not worth it as the crust was literally a gyro wrapper with a little cheese and sauce...like a lunchable but it came with fries. The only downside is I felt the prices were a bit steep with my pasta being $21 and then a bow of bread at $3. However, restaurants are all increasing their prices right now. read more

Normally we never eat at the hotel but we made an exception and we were glad we did. We were pleasantly surprised. We had calamari as starter which was not great. But the pastas were very good as well the kids pasta. We loved the desserts. Service was good and our waitress was very nice and attentive. read more

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What a nice surprise. Stopped at this Holiday Inn on a trip to Denver and decided to give the attached restaurant a shot. Our meal was absolutely fantastic and included Tomato Bisque (outstanding), Beef Stroganoff and Shrimp Alfredo. Both entrees were delicious with ample portions. The price was very fair and our server Ian was great. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Beth and myself here now about finishing dinner. Accidentally remembered this was going on at Holiday Inn. 2 different pasta mains. Mine as special request build. Risotto app was real good. Pastas were also excellent as we had read other reviews. We asked for some bread and got several bread sticks much like texture of store-bought hotdog buns. No butter or other, and it cost $2 extra. Did not like that. White moscato drink was excellent. read more