The Lodge Restaurant

This place is always amazing!!!!!! You can never go wrong! Food and service are incredible!read more

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

Dessert!! Brownie and Oreo.

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Cucumber Mojitos & cold beer

Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill

3.1(152 reviews)

0.9 mi

We were just passing through and needed some dinner! The food came out hot, delicious, and service…read morewas quick! Our server was very nice so that always makes the sit down more appealing! It reminded us of a TXS RD House vibe!

Was in town traveling and our hotel receptionist told us about this place. We arrived at about…read more6:30 and it was pretty busy but Bobby the hostess and server seated us and went off to get our water beverage. When she returned, we had a chance to review the menu and placed our order for a triple combo. After a short wait while enjoying a warm loaf of bread and brown sugar butter our meal was delivered with an extra tray for us to split the large portion of three meats, beats and fries and an extra coleslaw. The ribs on bone were tender and tasty, the pulled pork a bit dry but flavorful, the brisket was good, but the bread that it was served on was dried out and crunchy. Service was well paced and we enjoyed ourselves.

Nice bar

Triple combo rib selection

Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill - 3 meat platter great price in our opinion ($25.99) and 2 sides pictured is sweet potato soufflé and side salad was eaten lol!

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3 meat platter great price in our opinion ($25.99) and 2 sides pictured is sweet potato soufflé and side salad was eaten lol!

Kyoto

4.1(114 reviews)

0.9 mi

Laila the hostess clearly has no idea about time management or attention to detail and is very…read morerude and unprofessional clearly has an attitude when she's under pressure and it ruins the taste for such good food. Lose the attitude sister it's a people based business.

Food: I got the Alaska and California roll and it was delicious. The salmon was very tasty and…read moretasted like a classic. Also order miso soup and crab Rangoon. Miso soup also a good classic and crab Rangoon were huge! Overall would like to order again and try the sashimi experience. Service: they were very fast and efficient. Super kind and service was fast. Ambience: I didn't dine in but the place is huge and well organized with the bar, hibachi, and regular seating. Very upscale and modern vibe. Great for date nights, families, lunches, etc.

Waiting area inside

Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box $18.95

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Specials of the day

Nebrask Ale Works - Kearney

3.8(77 reviews)

Kami was an excellent server. Very attentive and made sure we had a very enjoyable experience. The…read morefood was great as well!

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

Omaha Reuben

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California Chicken Sandwich

Cunningham's Journal on the Bricks

4.0(156 reviews)

2.3 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.

Dining area with pool tables

Salon skewers on the left and shrimp skewers on the right

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Looking back toward restaurant from the patio

Thunderhead Brewing

3.8(202 reviews)

2.2 mi

An absolute institution with good pizza and beer! Please don't ever change. If you're traveling…read morethrough have someone at your table get thunderpunch! Get a shot of Windsor in your second one! ;)

In today for lunch of calzone we shared. Was really good. They do take a bit longer to our table…read morebut definitely worth the time. A dark beer and root beer for me. Asked about the root beer. Actually is made another location. Is great stuff! All foods here have always been excellent.

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Angus Burgers & Shakes

4.0(330 reviews)

Stumbled onto this place while passing through Kearney and honestly... great find. Right on hotel…read morerow, easy parking, and way cooler inside than I expected. Simple, clean, and someone clearly paid attention to the little details. I weirdly loved the salt and pepper shakers. Service was fantastic . Our waitress knew her stuff, answered everything without hesitation, and actually checked in like she cared. She made sure all our needs were met which deserves credit. The chicken bites were solid, though I would've liked a few more veggies. The burgers? No notes. I went with the super hot and it actually brought heat, not just menu-heat. Tons of flavor, good kick, and no regrets. Fries were hot, crispy, and gone way too fast. One of those places you're glad you stopped at. Will absolutely go back my son is playing football there. #WorthTheStop #BurgerDoneRight #RoadTripEats #SpicyBurgerLove #GladWeStopped

Been a while since we last here. Lunch now of strawberry shake and breakfast burgers, rare prep,…read moreand fries. And all is very good. But...$45..!! Is plenty.

Wall inside building

Tex Mex salad with chicken

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The bar!

Coppermill Steakhouse

3.9(176 reviews)

Locally owned & operated

Established in 2016

The food was amazing. This was my first visit while on vacation. Loved it. Service was spot on,…read morefriendly, and attentive. It was a quiet place. Some music playing. Comfortable. But so delicious. Will definitely return on my next vacation visit to the area.

Ordered a medium rare $53 6oz filet Was overcooked, dry and chewy. Worst steak i may have ever…read morebeen served. Potatoes are not "whipped". They are VERY chunky. Table next to me were having issues with simple burgers. The service staff says sorry but then walks off. No management response.

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Red Lobster

3.9(45 reviews)

I like Red Lobster but this location in Kearney Nebraska can't wait to get closed every night. My…read morework territory stretches from Denver Colorado to the Indiana/Iowa border but even then it's 80% in Nebraska so I stay in Kearney a 30+ nights every year. They say they close at 9:00 and delivery orders stop at 8:45 but if you walk in or call after 8 it's coin flip if they'll take your order and after 8:30 their kitchen's closed so what's the point of saying you're open till 9: 00. My work requires a lot of driving and late nights so I never get to eat dinner before 7:00. I get tired of late night fast food but unfortunately Red Lobster in Kearney is not the solution to that problem.

Apparently was here 7 years ago. And we don't frequent chains anyway. Lunch sharing a Shrimp Bowl…read morewith plain cheesecake for app, just arrived. Is beautiful and really good. Corn fritters are also excellent. Those are surprise comp. We are very happy here!

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Joy's Table Pasta and Steak

3.8(70 reviews)

0.5 mi

Attached to the Holiday Inn, this is not your typical hotel restaurant. Upon entering, the place…read morehas 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.

In town for work. Been trying all the places by the hotel. Had high expectation from the pictures…read moreposted. 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.