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    McCue’s Nebraska Taproom

    4.6 (12 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Crushed Ice Old Fashioned
    Mike F.

    A pre-crane drink was in order and somehow McCue's Nebraska Taproom was selected. Its gimmick is that it only sells beer brewed in Nebraska. For some unknown reason, I instead went with an Old Fashioned made with some Nebraska whiskey or another. When it arrived in a glass filled with crushed ice, I knew I should have went with an "Orange Dreamsicle Vanilla Bean Blonde Ale." It was also incredibly sweet, like it was made for a child. The place requires you to provide a credit card prior to ordering. When I asked if is was "because I don't look trustworthy?" the server replied that it was the only way to allow ordering via her tablet. I found the whole idea rather inhospitable, though Mrs. AAR rather liked it. Our rather untrusting server was from Jersey and when asked "what exit?" was flummoxed. As was I, as I've never met a New Jerseyite who didn't know or wasn't insulted by this joke. Our exit-less server subsequently mentioned we should dine next door at the Ally Rose.

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    Philip B.

    McCue's brings back nostalgia for many lifelong Kearney residents, in the location that used to house McCue's Market with everything from eggs to household items. When you walk into McCue's Taproom, the bar on your left has ~30 beers on tap, as well as many wine and spirits options. No food is available in house, but there are often food trucks parked in the back alley OR you can order food and have it delivered to McCue's from Alley Rose restaurant. The food truck "Hangries LLC" was on hand when we visited and it was delicious and filling. The best options from Nebraska breweries were awesome. Several high top and low top table options as well as barstools up to the bar. Groups of 2-20 would be able to find a spot to hang out inside or out on the back patio area. I'll definitely be back to McCue's when I'm back in Kearney!

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    Just stepped in to look-see for first time. Nebraska made beers served here and is nice setting. No food options. I didn't ask if planned.

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    Nebraska Ale Works

    Nebraska Ale Works

    3.8
    (78 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    The food...Expecting good at a local not a chain place, in a small town with a relaxed college…read morestudent vibe. We got...great. The first bite of that pepperoni pizza roll with the obviously fresh yeast bread dough roll, the meat sauce, the garlic cream sauce...then the fresh beer-battered fish and really good crispy french fries, and a home made cole slaw that's just about as good as my husband's late Southern grandma's cole slaw (which is really high praise.) The Lucky Seven pizza was also delicious with a perfect crust and big chopped veggies like mushrooms and peppers. Service was friendly and attentive; the decor is clean and on the more minimalist side while also comfortable and welcoming. Agree with all the other reviewers, this is absolutely an amazing experience--this meal will be one of the great memories of our road trip from Sugar Land, Texas (greater Houston area) to South Dakota and Mount Rushmore.

    We had a fantastic experience at Nebraska Ale Works! The Barq's Root Beer was ice cold, crisp, and…read moreabsolutely perfect. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the restrooms were spotless, always a great sign. The food was clearly made with fresh ingredients. The side salad was humongous and beautifully fresh. The cup of chili was outstanding, packed with beef and beans in a hearty Rocky Mountain style with just the right amount of heat. The pizza was delicious, and the steak had gorgeous grill marks, juicy and tender just the way it should be. Pro tip: order the chili and beef pizza together! The pizza has a perfectly bread-y crust that dips beautifully into the chili, a combination you don't want to miss

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    Cunningham's on the Lake

    Cunningham's on the Lake

    3.9
    (228 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    It's a huge place! We were immediately seated outside on the patio, surrounded by beautiful…read moreflowers! We each had soup --her mushroom was tasty as was my spicy chicken. She enjoyed her chicken quesadilla & I loved my bacon wrapped shrimp salad. The waiter was friendly. It was a nice place to go.

    Cunningham's on the Lake We're visiting family friends who…read morelove this place, so we were excited to try it. Visually, it's a great spot--beautiful inside and out, an amazing patio, lots of TVs, and an impressive bar with 48 beers on tap plus beer flights. Unfortunately, during our visit, both the food and service fell short. We started with the pork belly bites. They were okay, but the texture wasn't what we're used to--we typically prefer them cooked a bit more. We also ordered the crab cakes, which came as three large pieces on a bed of lettuce (basically a big house salad). After a few bites, we realized they were ice cold. We let the bartender know and they were sent back, but they came out ice cold again. To their credit, they removed the item from our bill, which we appreciated. We then ordered a burger. The patty was very thick and had potential, but the fries were ice cold. Service slowed at this point--it took a long time to get ketchup or any follow-up. We noticed staff eating in a booth behind us while two employees behind the bar appeared busy, which was disappointing. The beer selection is excellent, but my Dirty Shirley tasted off. I switched to a Tito's and Sprite, but it still didn't taste right--likely flat soda that hadn't been changed. Overall, the patio and beer selection are highlights, but the execution on food and service missed the mark on this visit. Based on this experience, I'd give it 2 stars. Glad I didn't order the steak, as I think I would have been disappointed. -- Foodie99

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    Dessert!! Brownie and Oreo.
    Dessert!! Brownie and Oreo.
    Cucumber Mojitos & cold beer

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    Cucumber Mojitos & cold beer
    Cunningham's Journal on the Bricks

    Cunningham's Journal on the Bricks

    4.0
    (156 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Service was fast and friendly. The food was ok , not great. Whatever they cook thier frys in is a…read morelittle funky. My guess is the cooking oil gives it a heavy taste. Everything else was very good.

    Worst experience I've had. I traveled from out of state to…read morevisit Kearney as a potential place to relocate and decided to dine at this restaurant during my stay. Unfortunately, that decision turned into a very negative experience. Our server was initially pleasant, but that quickly changed. After paying my tab using my phone, I placed it on the table while continuing to play billiards. When I returned, my phone was gone. Using Find My iPhone, I could see that the device was still located inside the restaurant. I asked the server if she had seen my phone, but she denied any knowledge of it and stated that no one had found a phone--despite the tracker clearly indicating it was there. The following day, I returned in hopes that someone had turned it in. When I approached the same server, she appeared extremely nervous, repeatedly using profanity and running into the kitchen before returning and attempting to change the subject. When I again asked about my phone, I received the same denial. I ultimately left feeling defeated. As a solo traveler, losing my phone caused significant stress--I was unable to access flight information, order transportation, or contact family. All of this occurred over a cracked iPhone that is unusable once reported lost or stolen. Overall, this experience was extremely disappointing and left a very poor impression.

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    Dining area with pool tables
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    Salon skewers on the left and shrimp skewers on the right
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    Looking back toward restaurant from the patio

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