2 1/2 Stars. Not bad, but could be way better. I've been here three times and it's been a mixed experience. First time I had the Curry Leadbelly w/ chicken. It was decent, but the curry sauce definitely had too much curry in it. You know how curry powder tastes if you don't cook it? That's how it tasted: bad and overpowering. Went there another time with a large group and that was a better experience. I had a veggie burger Leadbelly, the one w/ white cheddar cheese and sriracha mayo, and that was very tasty. I liked that they let me sub crudite for fries. And on my last visit I had the Raspberry Beret Leadbelly with a veggie burger and no bun. It was artfully presented but I did not care for the sweet on sweet on sweet. It would probably be better w/ beef which would be a more pronounced contrast to all of the sweetness. The fries are really a low point for me. They definitely taste like they are frozen, and at this type of place, where almost everything is made fresh, that is inexcusable. If they are made fresh, then they need to work on their recipe. Also, portions are okay, but seem uneven. For example, the $11 Flatcars are a little on the small side, while the burgers and fries seem large. And why does it cost $2-$3 to put meat on an already overpriced salad? read more

Solid choice after 9 hours of driving. Nothing overly special about the food, the staff was quite friendly and helpful. Had the bangers and mash ($14) and the bangers were...not. The potatoes were tremendous, however, and I easily could have had seconds. Worth another look. read more

Walked in with two friends; the smell in the lobby area was akin to a backed up sewer. We sat near the bar and ordered three beers with the intent of eating. We took one look at the busy menu populated with "slider-burger-crap" and said NAHHHH. Let's finish up ..... WAIT, the Newcastle keg is tapped out, so no beer for you James; pick something else (10 minutes later). Service here simply sucks!!its confused and so frustratingly SLOWWWWW. Look, you're a college kid with a job, yep. I get that......no free pass for you kid, get moving, do better. I'm not sure WHAT the attraction is here, but greasy food with pithy names doesn't cut it (BTW - took forever to get the goddamned check.....please don't give me that tired excuse of "we were short staffed" either). read more

Good food, with friendly, fast service. Many interesting choices on the menu. Will definitely need to go back to check them out!

So, a few of my coworkers came down there on their second day open for Lunch. It's right across the street from where we work, so it was a very convenient option. A cozy little place, we opted to sit outside on their nice patio overlooking 8th and P, which was a cool view. I ordered the highly recommended Fish and Chips, and at ~$10, I was a little apprehensive, as that seemed a little pricey to me. However, I was quickly blown away. Their Fish and Chips are honestly better then the ones i had at Clancy's (which, as an Irish Pub in Omaha, is saying something.) Everything on the plate was absolutely delicious, including the extra side of Sirachana Alioli i wanted to try. The fish was breaded perfectly -- nice and crunchy, but not overpowering. The pub sauce was great, as was the Alioli. The corn was awesome, simply lightly salted and grilled, with a nice char. The fries were delicious, although, being a purist, I wish they included more waffle fries in their "Waffle Fries / Crinkle Cut Fries" mix. Regardless, they were seasoned to perfection. Staff was friendly and very professional, my drink never ran dry, and I ended up leaving a 20% Tip. Everybody else gave high praise on their meals as well. All in all, it was a great experience. Being the new kid on the block in the Haymarket, I'm sure they are going to give Brix And Stone a run for their money, and if that dish was just a little bit cheaper, I'd eat there everyday. read more

I dined here with co-workers and had a great time! I went with a beer and a cuban burger. It totally hit the spot. Their fries are a mix of krinkle and waffle--loved it! Street parking is currently okay. There is a lot of construction in the area, so allow a few extra minutes for walking to the restaurant if you can't get a close spot. read more

Really enjoy this place. Have been here several times and keep going back. Try the poutine it is a scrumptious treat!! read more

My son loves to eat on the train car! We sometimes have to wait 20-30 min. to do so, but that's a peak times when it's packed, so I don't consider that a negative. Great food and great staff, love the train! read more

Always busy which is a good sign. Don't even attempt if there is a show at the arena. Pretty solid food. The first time I went I got hummus app which was average, and the Reuben egg rolls, taste was fine but there was a weird crunch in the teeth like sand. Not a fan. The second time I got the drink that was on special which was a watermelon mojito, magical. Actual chunks of real watermelon, very refreshing. I also got the crab Rangoon dip app. It was really good but came with a side of sauce that was like cocktail sauce and I wasn't really sure what to do with it. Other wise a pretty good place of you can get into it read more

LeadBelly - Crab Rangoon dip - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

For starters, the Haymarket in general is one of the most up and coming area in Lincoln. Following that idea LeadBelly shines above with its unique and delicious menu, friendly staff, modern industrial decor, and a good selection of drinks. This is one of my favorite places to take my family. My wife swears by the Poke bowls. I personally think any of their signature "LeadBelly" sandwiches are the best. I also recommend trying out their "awesome queso", this dip lives up to its name. I highly recommend trying this place out for your next meal. read more

This place is awesome! I don't think there are many places where you can get chips and queso as a side dish that comes with your meal (as opposed to an extra appetizer) - and GOOD chips and queso at that. I ordered the bavarian dawg which was just so delicious. I don't like mustard so I put a tomatillo mayo (or something like that) on it instead which was excellent (unfortunately, they didn't have a remoulade or chipotle ranch). Prices were fair and the menu is large but not overbearing. The only thing missing from it, in my opinion, was pretzel bites on the appetizer list. I was really wanting some soft pretzels to dip in cheese, but hey, at least I got my chips and queso! read more

Most of the food is focus on a la American Mexican food option. Ordered a Nacho with Beef. We'll the nachos were cold (typical hot or warm) and certainly didn't come close to any taste to a Mexican quality food. Total disappointed for I had many nachos and this top the worst style and quality. Great try for ala TexMex Americana food but details needs improvements. read more

Good food, fun atmosphere, hilarious server.

Dark, wooden, pub vibe. Gets crowded for games. $3 high life and $2 after 10pm. Service is amazing, our waiter was so friendly and gave amazing recommendations. I got the pb&j chicken burger. Chicken was so most. Sooooooo good with the candied bacon & jam. Ordered a side salad instead of fries which is huge, it was a meal in itself. Co-worker ordered the huevos rancheros burger and devoured his fantastic meal. Came with chips and queso instead of fries. read more

This place has full assortment of items for every one. They boast the best veggie patty in town and I would agree. It is great that you can mix and match it with all their preloaded burger setups too. They also offer several other normal pub food options with an eclectic twist. I highly recommend it and saw several folks drinking Bloody Marys. read more

damn this place is a must go to people‼ boy oh boy do they have some ridiculously crazy good food from a to z whewooooohhhhh & super duper reasonable when it comes to the check they bring ya ‼ read more

Tasty lead belly veggie burger with tarragon mushroom cheese sauce! Hands-down best veggie burger I've had in ages!! Lots of other yummy looking choices on the menu too! Nice surprise in little Lincoln! read more

LeadBelly - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

A cinnamon roll cheeseburger?? Who would have thought? But now that I have your attention, I can tell you how much we loved Leadbelly. To start, our server Daryl was amazing. Besides being extremely knowledgeable about the menu, she made some excellent recommendations and in a fun, light hearted way that made us feel like old friends. So yes, I ordered the Full Lead Jacket which is a burger served on a sliced fresh baked cinnamon roll, topped with chile con queso, sour cream and jalapeños. All I can say is, I didn't want it to end. It was one of the most delicious things I've ever eaten. Also ordered was a burger served with a peanut butter sauce and candied bacon. It was very yummy as well and he was really happy with his choice. Based on Daryl's recommendation we shared a piece of sweet potato pie that was perfect. Not too sweet, but extremely delicious topped with one of the creamiest whipped creams ever. All in all, this place is a must visit if you're in the Lincoln area. read more

LeadBelly - The Full Leaded Jacket - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Leadbelly is full of weird, big and generally delicious plates and friendly, smart staff that know the menu and the bar. I went here with a group on a Monday night. We came from out of town and wanted a place that served a full menu of food late. They served full menu until 11, and the menu was big and full of strange choices. The Fully Leaded is definitely the weirdest -- basically a cinnamon roll cheeseburger topped with nachos. They also had the standard fare. The draft beer menu is small but good and they don't have bottled beer. I will definitely come back if I return to Lincoln. read more

I've been several times and find myself frustrated with this place. The food is just...a little off. I've had several dishes where I order something and find that what I get is very much not what I expected. For example, the fish & chips say they come with malt vinegar, but it's actually an aoili-type sauce. It might be a personal issue, but I don't think my tastes and expectations line up with that of the head chef's. On the plus side, they do have excellent pie. read more

I ordered the fish n chips. Fish was good quality but the portion was small. The three pieces of fish were skinny without much meat. Slaw was tasty with a generous portion. Server used a automated handheld device for ordering food and paying the tab. The device was set to give her a 25% tip! Beware. read more

This place has improved a lot since it first opened. They've solved a lot of the problems with servers not knowing what beers are on tap by having a chalk board beer menu for you to reference. They change the beers on tap here so often I don't blame the servers for not knowing but I can understand how it would bother people. Personally I like the variety. Food has always been great. A wide variety to choose from with lots of different cultural influences. My favorites are the Mexican Tastee and the regular hot dog with the chili and cheese added. Never had anything undercooked or cold. Only negative experience was my wife ordered a salad that cost more than my meal and the toppings were barely there. Also not a big fan of the fries. They just lack flavor though I do like the mix of waffle and regular fries. The service has also improved since they first opened. They seem to have things settled into a groove but sometimes they can still be a bit neglectful. The staff has always been cheerful at least. Overall delicious food and drink in a really cool space. read more

Spent the night in Lincoln and checked Yelp on where to eat... LeadBelly came up as a top pick. It was a quick walk from the hotel and had both outdoor and indoor seating. Old fashion cocktail was delicious and dinner was very good. I ordered the Reuben which is served on a pretzel bun with incredible thousand island dressing. Very good proportions of meat, kraut, and dressing! The side order of fries was huge and very good. I will definitely return next time in Lincoln. Highly recommend. read more

We went to LeadBelly for the first time recently. Everything was exceptional! The poutine was great and the cheesesteak was even better! The atmosphere was awesome, as was the service. Looking forward to visiting again soon! read more

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Great location in downtown Lincoln. The food was delicious and the service was great. They have a a nice sized bar if you're looking for a drink. The prices and portions are good. I'd highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area. read more

I went here for cocktails at the bar. I was just okey. if you are looking for a higher grade of cocktails you should look elsewhere. however it was a friendly staff with reasonable prices. read more

Great atmosphere, awesome vegetarian options! Went to have dinner for the 2nd time and again was blown away by food and service. Solid drinks too. I highly recommend the Red Rebel burger with the veggie burger option. Great taste and heat. This has moved to the top of my list of favorite places to eat. We ate outside last night as was a cool night...finally and service prompt and attentive. read more

I would love Leadbelly a higher rating but it is not always consistent. Sometimes I go and the service is great and the servers are attentive an upbeat. Then other times the servers are more interested in talking to each other and some of the regulars than they are serving the new guests. Most of the time the food is awesome and seriously Raspberry Beret Burger one of the best food sources on Earth but every once in awhile my fries are cold. I would really love to love leadbelly's more. read more

We came here based on the Reviews, the Food was great but after it was delivered the waitress all but ignored our table. Had to get my own water. Guess she had a bad day. Not like the place was super busy.. had basic burger and fries and it exceeded expectations. The Burgers are hand made. Too bad wait staff isn't more attentive. read more

One of my top 3 hamburger spots in Lincoln. Always a great selection of local craft beer. Lastly best Mac'n'cheese for kids.

You may be trying too hard to be clever when... * One of your menu items combines a cinnamon roll with a burger. * All of your drinks have to come in cute, trendy mason jars. * It seems nearly impossible to find an entree that doesn't involve some dancing, orgasmic melange of exotic spices. But besides the faint stench of desperation to be unique, this restaurant was A-OK and definitely a must-try for adventurous epicureans. The less adventurous, on the other hand -- including me, a NON-spicy-food-enthusiast who likes to know what flavors to expect and doesn't typically eat meat -- may find the menu a bit perplexing. The only menu item that appealed to me was the veggie burger without cheese and with the spicy sriracha mayo on the side. But I have to say, it was incredibly tasty! And those mason jars really are pretty darned adorable. read more

I love that there's always something new on the menu when I go here. Super hipster place with an extensive bar and huge patio. Love that they have Jameson on special for HH and the guacamole is always fresh. Try the seafood nachos if they're still on the menu. read more

I had heard how good the burgers were. My Raspberry peanut butter burger was good. My only thing is it looked and tasted like a burger from a frozen box. For the money I would rather have had a hand made burger with nothing on it the a frozen burger dressed up. The other that were with had macaroni and cheese and soaps and salad. They all said it was good. Not sure if I would go back. read more

Best pork tenderloin I've ever had always a great place to stop into if we are downtown!

I have went here three times with larger parties (6 or more) and have consistently been impressed. Food is amazing and NOT BORING. They put spins on dishes that are creatively genius. But it's not too much of a spin where my dad or significant other can't handle it. This means it's a win/win. The drinks are amazing-and again, different. We've had great service all three times. Waitstaff has been knowledgable and friendly, since menu might be intimidating for some, they explain it well and provide suggestions. We were in the back caboose last time and it was cold as all get out due to AC on a hot day. (Side note, why do people do this? I understand that it's hot out but it's summer, therefore people are wearing summer clothes. Why would places make the ac so cold where you need to dress like its wintertime in the summer? And how jacked up is it that I actually welcome pregnancy in the summer because my damn hormones keep me warm enough where I don't freeze in public places?) When we asked the waitress stopped the arctic blast for us, she did happily. Well, then of course, another party walked in wearing hoodies and said they were too warm and complained. Wtf. Oh well. My only gripe is that there is nowhere to change a diaper if you need to. Like, nowhere. I even asked and the manager suggested the bathroom floor. Oh, that's a great idea! Thank you- let's put your firstborn on the bathroom floor too! Not like I really want to bring a diaper aged child into a restaurant anyway, but come on. Sometimes, you have to in order to indulge in something other than mac&cheese and hot dogs. I can't be the only person who's run into this there. So, it's a great place with kickass menu and waitstaff. Just leave kids at home and drink instead. read more

So we had a party of 6.. husker game day I know it's busy. The waitstaff didn't come over for 10 minuets as we were sitting there. Finally one lady (I think the hostess came over) and told us we needed to move tables as they had a party of 9. Okay well great but it is husker game day.. so there is basically no where for a party of 6 to sit. We were shuffled back to the rail car area to find out that the party of 9 who wanted our table was back there... so back we go to our original table. Luckily it was still open... hard to believe. We ordered after and our waiter was nice. The manager (I think) came over and asked if we were all settled, which I/my table thought was a little condescending. And then she proceeded to roll her eyes as she walked away. Wow, great customer serive. Overall, the food was meh. My friend had a cheeseburger which she said was bland and couldn't eat it. I had a salad with their vinaigrette, which was good but it's hard to mess up a salad. We had chips and dip before as appetizers which was okay. Overall I give this place a solid 3, with a warning of maybe not going on Husker game day. read more

The best burger in Lincoln. I repeat... THE BEST BURGER IN LINCOLN. All about the Huevos Ranchero burger, but also a big fan of the Red Rebel and the Raspberry Beret. It's an "any time" restaurant, with great specials and service at lunch and dinner, as well as great happy prices. The best kept secret for a Sunday afternoon lunch on your next "Sunday Funday". read more

Love this place. Great menu and atmosphere. In Lincoln for work and was staying around the corner. I wish I could have tried a couple of drinks with my meal. read more

I always enjoy jumping on the chance to try new places in Lincoln. My friends and I ended up here recently for a dinner date because one of my friends had heard the Bloody Mary's here were awesome. While not a huge fan of that drink in general, I definitely felt the need to try one. It comes pretty loaded with olive, pickle, celery and garnished with bacon salt on the rim, making it unique. You could definitely tell it was a homemade Mary and not from a premix, which I definitely prefer! I love the ambiance and atmosphere of this place, while not a very big establishment, they have done well with the space they have. Great place to come chill with friends and hang out. I tried the chicken fried steak for my main dish. It was a different spin on a classic, with Panko breading and ribeye steak for the meat. The mashed potatoes were bomb and the grilled corn on the cob was a nice addition. Service was good, we were Chatty Cathy's but our waiter kept coming over every few minutes to see if we were ready to order. He was also knowledgable about the featured beers. I felt that prices were reasonable for the amount of food you get. I did not go over the entire menu but it seems they have lots of unique dishes that will stand out over your typical bar/Gastropub selections. They even have a Bloody Mary ketchup that was pretty good! read more

LeadBelly - Chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and corn on the cob. - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

I dream about the "Full Leaded Jacket" sometimes - absolutely delicious spin on the Nebraska classic "chili and cinnamon roll" - a delicious burger, covered with a cinnamon roll, covered with chorizo, eggs, and other goodies, and surrounded by fries. And a bunch more stuff on it. When I am in the mood to indulge, this always hits the spot. Also, good place for drinks, and a great patio when the weather is warm. read more