My wife and I came here for dinner mid-week without a reservation and were able to be seated right away. The place has a great cozy, old-school (in a good way) atmosphere. Our server was nice, but I wouldn't necessarily say the service was great -- she smiled and tried to be helpful, but nothing more. The food was great overall: spinach artichoke fondue, elk gnocchi (a special), and carrot cake were awesome. The Beef Wellington special was so-so.. I'd opt to try something else next time. The daily wine (pinot noir) was good, but the pour felt pretty small for the glass price ($15). This is totally nit-picky, but we had a super wobbly table. The manager tried to fix it, but even with a wedge it didn't help. The reason I'm nit-picking is because I feel like this place is so close to being an amazing experience. A bit of lift in service and comfort (the broken table) and it could be incredible. I'll for sure be going back to give it a 2nd (and maybe 3rd) chance. There are plenty of other things on the menu that look great! read more

Cute place with a great French-inspired menu. It's a lot bigger than you would imagine, but it's split into a lot of smaller rooms. Excellent service. The spinach and strawberry salad with yellowfin tuna was wonderful. The temp was out of control. When it's full, it's hot. read more

The Green Gateau - Spinach and strawberry salad, add yellowfin tuna - Caterers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Stopped by today for an appetizer and coffee. The baked Brie en croute never disappoints! The portion is enough to serve 2-3 people. Today they used locally sourced cilantro micro greens to sprinkle on top. My server Ben was terrific. The coffee is sourced from Kansas City and is so good. My fave restaurant in Nebraska! read more

The Green Gateau - Baked Brie en Croute - Caterers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Cute environment and a cozy cafe feel, but parking is horrendous. Tight fit and not a lot of spots. Not ideal for trucks or mid to full size suvs. Our waitress was pleasant and knowledgeable over the menu. We ordered their spinach dip for an appetizer which she recommended and it was delicious. The dip, although good, tasted like a broccoli cheddar soup. For entrees we ordered their Delmonico steak which came with a pound of onion strings, whipped potatoes and asparagus. Was fellow average, especially based on price. Also their bone in pork chop which had a delicious brown sauce over top of it, otherwise it was a bit dry and chewy. Due to the taste of our entrees, we opted to skip their dessert. Cute restaurant with mediocre food. read more

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What an amazing dinner we had with friends before going to the Lied. We were pressed with time and communicated this to the staff. Our food was amazing along with the wine pairing options. Great place for a nice dinner or a romantic date. We did make reservations prior to coming in. read more

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My mom booked a party of eight for Father's Day months ago. When we arrived at our scheduled time, we waited a half an hour. We were then told that they couldn't accommodate our table of eight and so we had to split up into two tables of four. Not only that, but the service was incredibly slow and they brought me the wrong meal. They then attempted to charge us full price for all of this. Incredibly poorly managed. Food ok at best. Would never go back or recommend this place. read more

The service was excellent. The decor inside was nice. The drinks were good but pricier than other restaurants by about $2 each. The food was okay. The beignets are definitely not the beignets you'd expect if you ever got them in NoLa, so that was disappointing. It was nice enough but not worth the price. read more

Up to now this has been our favorite Lincoln restaurant. (Our crab cakes were the best we've ever eaten.) However, this time our experience was terrible. Our large ribeye--which we shared--was half solid fat--I'm not kidding, solid fat. The leaner half was tough and stringy, with long threads of sinew so much so that we could not chew it after barely being about able to cut it. They replaced it with a fillet that was also tough, much less tender than the cheapest steak at Texas Roadhouse. We could not finish this steak, either. A restaurant like this is not solely about calories and carbs, nor even taste. It about having an experience. Our anniversary was far less than we expected...it was destroyed. The manager did not charge us for the ribeye and gave us a discount for fillet. Got that? A DISCOUNT for a fillet we could not finish. If this were my restaurant, I would have charged us for nothing. This was a major failing not a minor disappointment. I would have frozen our steaks to show them to the meat supplier, and I would have demanded from him the cost to my restaurant instead of shifting part of the cost to my upset patron. As time passes I'm upset with myself for not suggesting comping this bill. As it was, this disappointing experience cost me over $100. BUT, I'd like to add that Brooks is just about the finest waitress one can imagine. They are lucky to have her. read more

The Green Gateau - Back dining room. It's a beautiful place. - Caterers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

This was an exceptional place! Ambience was 10/10, it was filled with families having a nice Sunday brunch :) service was extremely friendly. We waited a bit for our food, but it was well worth the wait. We got the eggs benny, crab sliders, pancakes, buttermilk biscuit breakfast, beignet, and the latte (very yummy)! Oh and can't forget about the dessert platter that they bring to show you the dessert options, all of which looked fantastic. I will definitely be back when I'm back in Lincoln! read more

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Came here for Valentine's Day. We were seated promptly, and welcomed. The waiter was very attentive and made great suggestions. The food was top notch. The Green Gateau impressed us, we will be back. read more

So when I came to this restaurant in I think April with my boy trud moody there was a family man with a HUGE HUGE mustard colored shirt. Like his sleeves were taking up half the table. You know those like Renaissance musicians who play the lute or whatever and they have MASSIVE droopy sleeves? It was like that but even bigger. Dude was with his son and wife who were normally attired. I will never forget it. I did get a photo. The food here is mad standard and the ambiance kinda depresses me. It's really dark in there. But come for the hopes of seeing the man and his shirt. I think I beat trud at Hangman here too. I played velocity. U can use that word next time. read more

The Green Gateau is a solid choice in Lincoln for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Albeit some entrees can be a bit pricy, quality usually lives up to the expectations. I've been several times and have always loved the soups (roasted red pepper bisque is one of the best in town) and their salad with the raspberry vinaigrette is amazing. They are Also one of the only places in town I usually cave for a dessert (several good options, but the self-titled Green Gateau cake is my absolute favorite). I had actually never tried for brunch until recently, so I ordered chicken fried steak and eggs. You could tell the steak was hand breaded and the gravy was deliciously homemade, with sausage and veggies abound. I also ordered a mimosa flight, and loved the Hawaiian and strawberry tart mimosas they offer. Service was great despite being packed on a Sunday, no issues at all. read more

The Green Gateau - Chicken fried steak & eggs - Caterers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

After a recommendation, I decided to try The Green Gateau for brunch. It's a very cute spot -- the aesthetic is charming and cozy. Just a heads-up: there isn't a bar area, so if you're dining solo, you'll be seated at a regular table. I started with the Kiwi Italian Cream Soda and the beignets -- both were absolutely delicious. 10/10 would recommend starting your meal with those! For my entrée, I asked the waitress for a recommendation and ended up ordering one of the eggs Benedict options -- it had ham, artichokes, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce. While it sounded interesting, it just wasn't for me. I'm not sure if it was the flavor combo or just my personal taste, but I wouldn't order it again. As for service, it was unfortunately the low point of the visit. My waitress seemed disengaged and I experienced long gaps without any check-ins. I even asked for my check and a to-go box when my entrée arrived (because of the delays), but still waited quite a while after finishing. Plates were stacked, my card was on the check, and I was clearly ready to go. Thankfully, the manager noticed and helped close me out, but the whole situation felt a bit awkward. Overall, a mixed experience -- great ambiance and starters, but service and the entrée left something to be desired. I'd come back, but probably with different expectations. read more

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The Green Gateau is a very cute spot with a charming, cozy atmosphere that makes you feel welcome right away. We went for dinner with a party of six and had a wonderful experience. We ordered the Beef Wellington, steak, fish, and a pasta appetizer, and everything was absolutely fantastic--perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. Our server was amazing--friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about both the menu and cocktails. She made excellent recommendations and ensured everyone's experience was smooth and enjoyable. The cocktail menu is creative, and the drinks paired perfectly with our meal. The ambiance is cozy yet elegant, making it a perfect spot for a special night out with friends or family. I didn't take any pictures--just enjoyed the experience as good dining is meant to be. Between the delicious food, attentive service, and charming setting, The Green Gateau is definitely a place I'll return to again and again. read more

Came for brunch while visiting Lincoln; our family had highly recommended this spot. Ordered the beignets as a starter; didn't realize how big they are! They're the size of my hand! Also got lemon curd on the side. Not quite as fluffy as I'd expected, but still good. I had the avocado toast with chicken. It looked great in presentation but as I started eatting, I got vinegary notes. I took the layers of my sandwich and realized the chicken was essentially chicken tenders with buffalo sauce (that was the culprit of the vinegar notes). I do not like buffalo sauce, so that was a disappointment... wonder if this chicken was recycled from another meal in the kitchen? So strange. They also used spinach instead of arugula as the menu stated- not bad for me, but again, not as advertised. Rest of our table got biscuits and gravy and the huevos rancheros pizza. One of the nicer restaurants in Lincoln, with white table cloths. Lots of dining rooms and spaces so it helps making it feel more intimate with different rooms. Would probably still come back with family- might order something else. read more

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FOOD Coconut Shrimp Lollipops - shrimp well cooked and crispy on the outside. The sauce is tangy and yummy. Can definitely taste the coconut flavor which was delish! Tenderloin Bruschetta - grilled tenderloin on baguette with creamy horseradish, balsamic and tomato relish - beef cooked well and not tough, tomatoes are fresh! Crab Crusted Salmon - salmon is so soft. Risotto is a perfect texture and the zucchinis are cooked, but still crispy. Spinach cooked well it's slight bit of seasoning that makes it yummy. Crab on top is not too salty and crispy on top where it was baked. Strawberry Tonic - fresh drink that is slightly carbonated with slight mint flavor. Dinner Rolls - very buttery. Taste a lot like a croissant. The butter is soft, creamy and European slightly salted. DESSERT Apricot Torte - layers taste great! Not too sweet and the apricot adds nice fruit flavor to it. Cheesecake - creamy and good texture. Strawberries are all right. Chocolate on top is rich and good. Not too sweet. Vibes Lots of families and low playing jazz music. Lighting is on the dimmer slide, and the wooden furniture gives a very traditional, home type of vibe. Places pretty spacious with multiple rooms for seating. Service Our server was Reed. Food came out fast and they were quick to take our order and pick up plates. Overall super satisfied! Very personable, kind, and great! read more

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With very little information, we were made to wait 35 minutes past our reservation. Then, when we were seated it was in a room with the only working bar in the restaurant (a foot behind the table). So the gentlemen kept making mixed cocktails, scooping ice, talking to wait staff. And interjecting him into our conversation. I know it was a holiday and busy but there was not even a comped drink/desert etc offered. Just poor form in a service industry. read more

I had the biscuits and gravy with an egg and bacon. The biscuits are very big - they were delicious. However the meal needed more gravy to make up for the size of the biscuits. Be sure to ask for extra. The Mocha was hot which was good because we were sitting in the front by a window and it was a very cold day and it was chilly in the restaurant, probably because of where we sat. If you are always cold ask to sit away from the windows. It wasn't my first time there and won't be my last. It's a great place with great food and desserts too. It's quaint! read more

The Green Gateau - Caterers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Went on a busy Saturday in December, had reservations for 10, had to wait about 15-20 minutes after we arrived. The best item we had was a gf pizza with pear and cranberry. When the table's food was delivered no one had eating utensils, once we got our waitress it was about 5 minutes before she came back with silverware. In the meantime we all watch our hot food get cold, except for the one that ordered a sandwich. Food was, meh all the way around. Steak hash tasted like steak that was cooked 2-3 days prior and reheated. No one was impressed and it was expensive. Service was outrageously slow. If you go, get the pizza and ask for the check right away. read more

Green Gateau -Chorizo spicy sausage and potato hash -Avocado Toast with chicken We ordered off the featured menu, and I don't think these are officially on the actual menu yet, so I'm unsure if these names are correct. But... I had the Chorizo dish and the manager came over to ask how it was and if he put enough spice or too much but I thought it was perfect how it was. I asked him what they seasoned it with because I thought it was so good. My friend had the avocado toast and thought it was pretty good as well. Overall though I thought this place did live up to the hype! read more

The Green Gateau - Chorizo Spicy Sausage and Potato Hash - Caterers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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This is a nice and cozy spot for a nicer meal out. The ambience is classic and upscale yet very cozy. The menu has plenty of variety. I ordered the seafood sampler and it was beautifully plated and was overall tasty, however I did not enjoy the second fish that was present on the plate. The seafood risotto as the base carb was delicious! I also enjoyed the pre-meal croissant which was a nice touch. We ordered truffle fries for an app.They were good and I liked the variety of sauces it came with but it was not my favorite, as they were bit light in the truffle flavor compared to other truffle fries i've had. The servers were kind and attentive. We overall had a nice experience and it is worth a try read more

The Green Gateau - Seafood sampler - Caterers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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We were quite pleased with our choice! One night in Lincoln and so many options--this place has menu items to please any tastebud. A wide variety of drink offerings as well -- and not just "the norm". Happy hour M-F was a bonus! Staff extremely knowledgeable & pleasant. read more

Great little place in Lincoln, upscale food with great flavor and service. We were looking for something new. We found it. We don't live in Lincoln but would be willing to stop by again next time we are in Lincoln. read more

The Green Gateau - Beef Wellington. - Caterers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

When we went everything was high-end and delicious. Expensive but worth it. Service was exceptional. Busy but worth it.

A nice bistro down in Lincoln serving some Euro inspired dishes and a popular brunch menu. Recommend their Mimosa sampler for their brunch beverages. Eggs Benedict Florentine were also good as well as their version of corned beef hash. The side of pancakes were just OK. All in all, a great place to enjoy some good food in a casual setting. read more

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The restaurant made us wait 25 minutes after our reservation to be seated. Claimed they were "cleaning the table" as we walked in, then told us that again after being seated. Should have just apologized for the wait. Great food though. read more

We gathered with friends here for a birthday celebration and it did not disappoint. It exceeded our expectations (except for the parking). The waitress, the food, and the deserts were over the top good. Not one complaint. We will be back sooner than later! read more

I love trying new restaurants when I travel and this place did not disappoint. My waiter, George, was excellent and attentive, and the food was delicious! Will definitely be back next time I'm in the area. read more

The Green Gateau - Trout and Shrimp special - Caterers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Love the soup flight. Great service and good food. Convenient free parking lot next door. read more

The Green Gateau - Soup flight - Caterers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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While it was very busy on Father's Day the staff was polite and attentive. The food was delicious and came in a timely manner. They had a kids table and adults table ready for our large group. read more

OMG... amazing food... Beignets and the French Connection sandwhich were incredibly delicious! read more

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The service was amazing! God well it speaks for itself in that everybody that was there that night agreed, there's nothing on the menu that's not worth trying. read more

This is a very cute and classy little place near the university in Lincoln. We had a reservation for early lunch on a Saturday and it was pretty busy. We started with the spinach artichoke fondue and it was definitely my favorite part of the meal, taste was 10/10. It was creamy and delicious but it was very small for an appetizer. I then had a small cup of lobster bisque, and the taste was good but I feel like the timing of the dish being brought out was strange, because it came out with the entrees, so I had to choose which thing I wanted hot and fresh. Taste was good, creamy and fishy, 6/10. My entree was perhaps the most disappointing part of the meal. I ordered the gorgonzola pasta with chicken and broccoli, and overall it was just somewhat bland and the cooking methods were all off. The noodles were cooked perfectly, but the broccoli was essentially uncooked, just barely bright green and extremely crunchy, while the chicken was overcooked to the point that after a few pieces I didn't even eat them. I'd say the dish would be a 7/10 without the chicken or broccoli, but because of those things, the dish was a 4/10. For the price point, I really would have expected a much better dish. I wish I had tried a different item because everything did look great, but my dish was very disappointing. Service was great, and for the 3 of us, the bill was about $100. read more

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Busy local shop. A little bougie. Great menu and food quality. The vanilla Italian soda was perfect!

We chose The Green Gateau for Father's Day today and I'm so glad we did!! We had a reservation for 12:15 and it was really busy but they still managed to get us seated 10 minutes earlier. We had THE BEST service! Maddie was awesome and attentive. For starters we had the Coconut Shrimp lollipops, Beignets and the table made Guacamole and chips. Everything was amazing! We had a Bloody Mary, a mojito, a coconut mango mojito and a martini. They were so fresh and flavorful! For mains we had a pasta dish, chicken strips, Huevos rancheros and I had Eggs Oscar Benedict. Holy smokes I can't even tell you how good!! The food was fresh, came out fairly quickly, and was unique. We also had the table side crème brûlée and cheesecake - yum!!! Definitely try this place out! read more

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Haley was a very nice server. Food was all you would expect. But....we waited too long for meals, drinks, and dessert. Over 3 hours total.

Great food, great service, cozy busy atmosphere. My family stopped in for brunch on a Saturday at 1 PM (we had reservations) we were seat promptly and our server Ben was fantastic. Be. Was fast, knowledgeable and friendly. All of the food came out hot and correct. read more

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I've been here a few times now since we travel to Lincoln for swim meets there all the time. The food here is amazing! I love their Mac and cheese and their chicken Alfredo! Their desserts are usually good. I did get one that I didn't like, but then again, I am a little picky on my foods. The crème brûlée is always a good choice! The only thing I am not a fan of at this restaurant is the service. They aren't the friendliest, but at least they get you what you want! read more

The food was amazing and so is the service! I enjoyed everything. I love the diverse menu! And thank you for being so accommodating of my restriction against bacon/pig meat! (1) One slight tip, for all servers, here and elsewhere -- I'd recommend asking if the customer actually wants to hear about the wine and dessert selections before telling them about those selections. It doesn't make me more inclined to try either one of them. It didn't annoy me, I just think that they could save their time by asking. In regard to the wine though, I don't drink alcohol, and others may be recovering alcoholics who lack temperance beyond a certain point, so for those people it may be a problem. Also, I had to take an important phone call quietly. Our server didn't notice, and I was interrupted. It was not busy in the restaurant either. Just a little more situational awareness is all. I won't specify who he/she was, because they are very polite and the service from him/her was otherwise the best! (2) Also, why does this establishment serve fish dishes? I understand that this is the 21st Century and transportation is very quick, but why? I never eat seafood if I'm more than ~160 KM~ inland, and I don't understand why anyone else does either -- unless it's from a local lake/river and is sustainable. I recommend specifying the sources of your seafood so that I might be more inclined to try dishes that include them. read more

What a lovely evening! I came with a group of coworkers for dinner while in town on business and had the most wonderful French onion soup! Everyone I was with loved their main dish and I was jealous I had only ordered a Caesar salad as a main, even though it was delicious. Definitely will visit again if I'm ever in town! read more