Slim Chickens

I love this place. It's always packed and busy, and it makes sense why! I tried the gizzards as an…read moreappetizer which my friends loved, but I don't think it's really my thing. I've gotten the peanut butter bacon cheeseburger before which is absolutely incredible. peanut butter belongs on burgers. I've also gotten the Budweiser BBQ burger, which has Budweiser chipotle barbecue sauce, smoked bacon, grilled onions, and green peppers. The BBQ is probably my favorite thing I've tried so far. Wing Wednesday is also super fun where you get wings for $0.99 from 3-8pm on Wednesdays, and they do trivia! Lastly, I've also gotten some sort of warm cookie skillet with ice cream on top and it was absolutely delectable. I still think about it to this day.

One of our favorite local bars in Lincoln, Nebraska. The service is excellent. The food is…read moreexcellent. The wings are wonderful highly recommend the wings. Local spot, cold beer and beer specials. We go there several times a month when highly recommended. The owner cares about the business and is there every day. Clean and respectable for families, couples groups, etc..

Budweiser BBQ Burger and Mac & Cheese

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The Mettle Grill

4.2(43 reviews)

2.0 mi

I have had the salmon salad on three occasions. Excellent. Best in Lincoln. Service, I thought,…read morewas excellent.

Food and service were very good. Bread pudding was one of best I've ever had. Cocktails were great…read moreas well.

Bourbon salmon with coconut rice and broccolini

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Garden City

Wings and Rings

3.8(31 reviews)

3.1 mi

Locally owned & operated

Kid friendly

The Wings here are outstanding. Good spot to watch a game and grab a drink while eating some wings…read more Good location in south Lincoln. Would recommend stopping in for a casual bite.

We had a party of 9 for a birthday dinner. We were the first show. I asked for a table for 9…read morepeople, they had set up right away. I had sweet habanero wings with onion rings. Everything was pretty good. Onion wings, perfect, the wings. A tad overcooked and dry. And they were cold. On the plus the sauce was very good. Our waiter was hopping but kept everyone at the table happy

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UnbeWingable

3.6(11 reviews)

8.7 mi

We were at the mall today and decided to try this place. They advised at the counter that there is…read morenow just the one location and it is at the Gateway Mall. The wings were excellent quality, well cooked and there were plenty of choices for flavors. We got the bone-in and we're very happy. My husband tried the Extreme Hot- he thought they had a very nice tasty hot flavor, both hot and delicious. I got half Pomegranate and half Asian flavored wings. The Asian flavor was a mild teriyaki flavor. The Pomegranate, which were more flavor forward than the Asian had a bit of sweetness, but not too much. The wings are made after you order and are delicious and worth the wait- but it will take at least 20 minutes for them to get to you. I don't go to the mall too often but the wings were so excellent it will be a destination location separate from the mall.

Only tried this place once but wasn't a fan, tasted like the wings we reheated and smothered in…read moresauce that was little too sweet for my liking. Not a huge fan of the device either, when I came in no one was upfront to greet me or take my order, finally someone came out, took my order and went back to the kitchen, maybe they where short staffed and if that was the case I understand

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Press Box Sports Bar & Grille

4.2(62 reviews)

2.2 mi

Good food, hot and tasty sufficient to fill most folks, sevice fast and friendly even when all…read moretables filled, will be back soon!

I've lived in Lincoln a very long time and have been to countless restaurants and bars, and I've…read morenever experienced this level of disrespect. My friend and I stopped in for food and pops--we weren't even drinking alcohol. We did absolutely nothing to warrant the way the bartender treated us. He was rude, dismissive, and when we addressed it, he told us "there's the door" and continued to be disrespectful as we left. Lincoln has plenty of great establishments to choose from. Unfortunately, Press Box won't be one of them.

Deluxe Nachos

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Cranberry Chicken wrap with coleslaw as a side

Wings and Rings

3.0(46 reviews)

4.3 mi

Locally owned & operated

Kid friendly

Came here mostly to watch the Thursday night football game. Ended up with a beer and five wings…read more Went with the local Cornhusker's beer which was one of two local beers on tap and then five wings, bone in, with chipotle blueberry sauce. It was pretty good and the blue cheese was serviceable. I didn't hate it. I've certainly had worse. Had I not eaten dinner earlier and elsewhere I would have definitely indulged more. Their menu was about 10 pages deep. Everyone raves about their onion rings. It looked tempting but it sounded like a terrible heartburn that I didn't really want keeping me up all night. So I opted for the wings. Bartender was super nice. It was only about 10 people in the place. They were watching the MLB playoffs which they had over the loudspeaker. I was there for NFL. And the other TVs had other spots on including darts, pool, fútbol and racing. So a little bit for everyone. I would come again for sure.

Everything we ordered was really good. Solid wings, I had a buffalo chicken wrap, and another…read moreperson had a burger. Decent beer selection. Reasonable prices. Only feedback I'd give is to put paper towels in the bathroom. People need to be able to wipe their bbq covered faces in the mirror.

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The Watering Hole

2.5(48 reviews)

5.1 mi

Such a fun spot to get a drink and some grub. They have typical American fare to choose from. But…read morethe wings (grilled) are by far the best and what they're known for. I decided to change it up and tried the Philly cheesesteak which was delicious. My long islands hit the spot as well. They have beer, wine, cocktails, ciders and more! I can't wait to come back on a Tuesday for $5 margaritas. :D

I go for the grilled wings. Not for the service or the ambiance. Although, I have never had…read moreterrible service. Get the grilled wings. They do take longer, but you won't find a better wing in my opinion. They are grilled, yum!! I miss the downtown location, but at least they still have east side.

New look!

Philly no mushrooms with tots

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New Place

Buffalo Wild Wings

1.9(48 reviews)

1.4 mi

One of the best BWW's I've been to, and I go to a lot of them. Kody at the bar is incredible, the…read morefood is always hot and delicious.

First of all, they forgot some of our drinks and service was very slow. When my dad's food got…read morehere, the chicken was severely undercooked. That was not the only time our orders were messed up though. They repeatedly brought the wrong sauces and forgot parts of our order. The ambiance was very average though. Basically what you would expect from a Buffalo Wild Wings.

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Wingstop

2.5(13 reviews)

4.8 mi

Great food, great staff and great service. Whether you're a Wingstop regular or a first-timer, this…read morespot works every time. Highly recommend! A small venue with a big heart.

The only reason this establishment gets one star is because yelp doesnt allow giving them less…read more This place is an absolute public health hazard. The instant you step inside the door you are literally overwhelmed by the stench of dead rotten chicken. There was an entire rack of french fries just sitting at the front counter beside the cash register where everyone in the public could sneeze and cough on them. The floor was slippery with chicken grease to the point you could feel your feet sliding. I honestly do not know how the department of health has not shut this place down. The store on superior street is slighty better, but not by much.

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Lila Mae’s Southern Kitchen & Lounge

4.2(90 reviews)

4.5 mi

One of my family's favorite places to eat. The food is always delicious & the waitress are always…read moresuper friendly & helpful. Owners are super cool & you can usually find them stopping by tables to chat with customers & make sure they are enjoying their meals. On weekends they usually have live music playing which is really fun & makes the experience that much more enjoyable. Now on to the food: everything we have ever tried here has been fantastic. I usually get the hot chicken on a waffle which comes with 2 sides. Highly recommend the Mac n cheese, red beans & rice, or fried okra. As entrees I have also tried the shrimp & grits, fried eggplant, steak tips & the meatloaf (my dad is 73 & says it's the best meatloaf he's ever had his entire life). Honestly you can't go wrong with anything on the menu here! Highly recommend checking this place out if you haven't already

Shared parking lot with some other shops…read more We waited quite a bit before being seated. A family got in just before we did. Small restaurant but they did make good use of the space. We got a seat within 15 minutes. The place is nice and cosy and clean with a variety of seating. It's small but cosy Hubby and I both ordered blackthorn soda. We ordered fried okra as appetisers , then i ordered shrimp grit with a side of cornbread and he ordered chicken tenders with waffles. Food was hot and delicious. Everything was delicious. Corn bread was a little dry. But they had drizzled it with honey. Overall we will definitely return!

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Mark J.

7

29

1

12 years ago

With 4 Raising Canes now in Lincoln, Slim Chickens has a slim shot at winning over lincolnites need for fresh tasty chicken. What I liked: Chicken and Waffles. This is a southern thing that is just something you need to experience. Like the other reviewer said, the chicken just didn't have the same kind of crunch or taste I have grown used to at Canes. I like all the choices they have but it was a little ho hum. Drive thru was quick and easy, I don't know how it was inside because I did not want to go in. read more

Coley K.

79

2

0

8 years ago

Very clean atmosphere! I love their salads! You can always say grilled if you want your chicken that way on your salads or even by itself

Cassy E.

36

4

0

4 years ago

Great customer service! Food was good, restaurant was clean, overall great experience.

Bob A.

0

3

0

10 years ago

Great chicken with a great selection of dipping sauces.

Al B.

0

293

167

5 years ago

Great chicken, very friendly staff!

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