Ordered the mushroom Swiss burger with sweet potato fries they were both cooked perfectly. The hamburger is a higher grade of Angus blend locally sourced chuck brisket and short rib on a potato bun. The bun was a little flimsy, but taste good. I ordered a gin blossom cocktail that I really enjoyed. Our server was a tentative and came by the table several times to make sure we had everything we needed. Location in an old building in the old market is a great ambience. read more

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Four stars for the food, 2.5 for the beer. We met our family there for dinner. I had the Jambalaya, which was very good, with excellent proportions. Our daughter had one of the pizzas, which she said was good. Our son had a burger, which was good. My wife had a chicken item with sweet potatoes fries, which she enjoyed. Our relatives had chili, soup, salad, and something else. All the food was good, but not exceptional. As for the beer, I had one of their Scary Numbers, which was a fairly flat stout, with little to revere. It was drinkable. My brother-in-law opted for the sampler with a mix of seasonal & "avant-garde" flavors. He drank it, and I sampled, but all five were very missable. This is a case where the food carried the beer, instead of the other way around. The food was good, but not great. I did enjoy my Jambalaya, and if we return, would stick to that. I would pass on their crafted beer, opting for another offering, which is kind of sad. read more

I am a huge fan of the Reuben sandwich. Upstream offers one - but only until 4pm, which seems strange, since nothing else on the menu seems to have that restriction. So, I didn't have a chance to try it until this visit. Let me tell you - I am not a Reuben "purist" - I LOVE the sandwich but I can put up with some variation. I knew the bread was not going to be traditional rye, it says so on the menu. And that it is pastrami instead of corned beef. Where it really falls short in the sauerkraut and dressing. It had about a Tablespoon of sauerkraut on it. Well, why even call this a Reuben? Also, it's not grilled - the bread is toasted, but the cheese wasn't even melted. Really a disappointment. I could only eat half of it there. But I did bring the other half home and ate it later with an appropriate amount of my own homemade sauerkraut and dressing (well, actually even more, to make up for the insulting bit at lunch). So, I don't know, but I have a totally made-up theory that they only serve this until 4pm because the REAL Reuben snobs only come out in the evening. Definitely do not recommend this as a Reuben sandwich. But if you are in the mood for a pastrami sandwich-not-a-Reuben it would be pretty good I guess. read more

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Ambiance of Upstream is very relaxing and inviting. Food is great. Gouda beer cheap soup has nice flavor. And if you are looking doe comfort food try their Mac n cheese Friendly attentive service and lots od seating options. Bar has a 'pull up a chair' feel to it. Watch the game and chill! read more

Friendly staff. Restaurant is clean and presentable. Enjoyed a flight of Firehouse Red Vienna Lager, Dundee Scotch Ale, Uptoberfest, Brewing Crooner and Cask Conditioned Flaship IPA (pictured). All options were very good. They have a beer for most everyone. Sadly they lack options for Stout and Porter lovers currently but may be due to seasonal selections. I would gladly return for more beer and food options. read more

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Pro-tip: go on Wednesday for $7 pizzas. BEST. DEAL. EVER! We came back to the Old Market for the 2nd day in a row to continue to check it out. We happened to need a cold refreshment and came in to Upstream. We found out it was $7 pizza night on Wednesdays and we settled in for a pizza attack. We started with the Italiano. It was DIVINE! The fennel sausage really was tasty, but I think my favorite part was the banana peppers. The whole flavor combo, with the balsamic, ohmygawd, soooo good. We almost ordered another one, but had to try another selection. The special of the day was a margherita type pizza, with fresh mozzarella. The pizza came out hot, and the melted creamy mozzarella was heavenly. Truly! A must try! read more

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Went around 3 pm. There was a 15 minute wait. Which was totally fine. The host was very nice and professional. She was clear about wait and when time was up she seated us right away. We sat at a booth by the bar. Rhonda was our server. She was great. She was busy running alot of tables but we didn't ever feel it. She did great! She was kind and informative. Also personable. Gazpacho was kinda bleh. But the fish and chips were great like always. The burger was good too! Upstream hasn't changed at all. Which is weird. The decor is faded the carpet is icky. The tables are sticky from needing refinished. An update is way overdue. I don't know why you wouldn't want to make this gem shine!!! Anyway great experience from people who care:) read more

Wanted to point out one thing about their billing: My bill came out to $96.50 using their math. There was -$22.00 listed as a Discount Total that was actually when the server dropped our drinks on the table next to us. So the actual total was really $74.50. At the bottom of the bill was the Suggested Tip: 30% @ $28.95, 25% @ $24.12, and 20% @ $19.30. These Tip amounts are based on the false $96.50, not the actual $74.50. Now this might look like a clear case of FRAUDING a customer. So check your receipts carefully. Not sure if I'll be going back anytime soon. read more

Stumbled upon this place on a Sunday evening and I'm so glad I did! Ordered the rib eye and the bread pudding. The rib eye, cheesy mashed potatoes and green beans and red bell peppers were cooked perfectly and delicious and the service was excellent- attentive, fast and friendly. read more

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Have heard the food is phenomenal here, but they turned us down due to having a baby in a stroller with us. 3 workers standing at the front counter and gave us the "it may be better to go somewhere else we can't accommodate having a stroller with you" read more

Nice big bar with many housemade and local brews. Had a refreshing beer and friend had a cider and played some card games. Bartender was attentive and on top of the full bar. read more

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Came here on a Wednesday night with some friends. Rich was a wonderful server. The building itself is outdated and kind of dingy. I got the cheese curds as an appetizer and they were delicious. I also had the pork schnitzel which came with a side of "potato salad." It was essentially potatoes in what looked like Dijon mustard. Overall everything was fine, not great. I could see this being a good spot to hang out with friends on the weekend and watch sports- anything more than that, I would look elsewhere. read more

We wanted to watch some baseball during the College World Series and found Upstream on Yelp. It's a two level sports be with tv's located in the Old Market District. They have a wide variety of beers on tap, good service, lots of seating and decent food. We sat at the bar so have a clear view of the game. I ordered the salmon Caesar and it was flavorful! I gobbled it down pretty fast. We didn't get any eye rolls while we watched for 2 hours but we kept the drinks coming and ordered dessert as well. Filled up pretty quickly as the day progressed. read more

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This place was fantastic! Our family of 5, we had a special needs individual with us and our waitress made us feel so welcomed. I'd give 10 stars if I could! read more

Got a beer and it was pretty good. Service was good. Food wasn't great. Had the Italiano pizza. All the ingredients felt like they were straight out of a Sysco jar and the vinegarette on it didn't help. read more

I always hesitate to leave a negative review, but I have been here about five times in as many years, and have never enjoyed the food here. I've gotten a different item each time, pizza, salad, entrée, etc. and it just never hits right. This time, I got the Romain Caesar steak salad, the salad itself was good, but the tomatoes were huge, and the steak was incredibly tough to cut let alone chew. It was not served with a steak knife, and I asked for one (and got it quickly), but it hardly made the task any easier. We also got the shrimp appetizer dish which sounded more like a scampi on the menu. the sauce did taste good, but was very oily and it separated during the time we ate it. The focaccia bread was very disappointing. :( I love this type of bread, but this one was very dense and lacked flavor. I do want to be clear that I have heard others having great experiences here food-wise which normally include getting the fish and chips. One person at our table got this and loved it--this was the only glowing review I heard at our 18 person party, so if you're coming in for any reason, please get the fish and chips! Our table of 18 did have great service, and a good spot to sit for a large party. I have never had any issue with service or ambiance here, it is only the food that is lacking. read more

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I have been going to Upstream for years and have had such a range of experiences related to service, food quality, and menu selections. I was just at this restaurant last week for a quick dinner on a Sunday evening. There was plenty of seating and were seated immediately. The staff member that seated us was not very friendly, but the staff that waited on us was very warm and friendly. The menu has really shrunk in size over the past few years, when I looked at the menu this last time I was really bummmed that their classic Rueben that I have ordered for years was no longer on their menu. We ordered the smoked gouda soup and fish and chips for our table. The soup was the best item that we ordered for sure. The food was served in a timely fashion and portions were generous. I have always loved the ambiance at this restaurant, it's a renovated fire station with lots of space. read more

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Walked into Upstream Brewing for lunch, they were NOT busy whatsoever and proceeded to tell me I couldn't have my stroller for inside or outside seating. They wanted me to put my SLEEPING 7 MONTH OLD in a high chair... absolutely not. Goodbye. Worst service ever. read more

Solid brewpub in downtown Omaha! Great selection of home crafted beers and variety of food. I enjoyed the Italiano thin crust pizza! Great mix of toppings bringing in all the flavors! Only note was the crust did get a little soggy/weak towards the middle of the pizza. The King Koopa stout was a great traditional milk nitro stout. Rustic, traditional pub atmosphere with lots of dining space. Great friendly service. Think the server for our group was named Rich. read more

Upstream Brewing - ITALIANO PIZZA - Bars Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Lunch here was very disappointing. When we sat down we were not acknowledged for 10 mins. We ordered drinks and food at the same time and I think our waiter forgot about our drinks because they didn't come out until our food did. So we waited about 15 mins just to get a Diet Coke. If our waiter was busier I would have understood this wait but there were only two other parties he was serving. The salad itself was subpar, chicken was not seasoned and overcooked. Small portion of berries and goat cheese. Way too sweet dressing. Would not recommend read more

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Enjoyed the atmosphere, quick service and great menu selection. Decided to split everything and glad we did. Best side Caesar salad - creamy delicious dressing. The 12 oz perfectly cooked filet with green beans and mashed potatoes. All perfectly prepared and the sauces were delicious. Ended with the s'mores cheesecake and could not be more happier with our choice. read more

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Based on previous reviews, I was not expecting to enjoy this place as much as I did. We sat upstairs and the bartender was super helpful, recommending beers and giving us tastes. The Beer: I had pale ale and it was delicious, very hop forward, but also refreshing. Then I had the bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout. So good! However, it was a 12 ounce pour and that was too much for me at a high ABV. My husband had the IPA, which he liked, but I wasn't a fan. Then he had Tequila Berliner. He liked that too. It's a little sour for me, kind of tasted like lemonade with tequila. The Food: we only ordered an appetizer- the humus. It was so good! It came with 3 kinds, red pepper, traditional and pesto. Kalamata olives, flat bread and greens with feta cheese. It just all went so well together. Highly recommend! read more

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Burgers kind of lack. Considering Nebraska is a huge beef eater state, I expected better. Very basic. Not even wood fired, I'd choose a McDonald's Kid meal over this- and it was served at room temperature along with the sweet potato's fries. It was a bummer. Same for my brothers meal. 3 stars. The server was nice and the beer was cold. read more

Good beer! Tried the Pumpkin Hefe- not a fan, but pumpkin is hard... did enjoy the Vienna Red - spot on, and the Scotch Ale is nice, warming and flavorful! Will come back to try more! read more

Great food, I had the schnitzel and my wife had the pot roast. Large portions. The cast conditioned ale was awesome. Highly recommend eating here. Service was superb. read more

Upstream Brewing - PORK SCHNITZEL POT ROAST - Bars Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

There aren't very restaurants that you can get a reservation for 7 people in such short notice other than Upsteam brewery. My boyfriend and I opted to share the Blonde pizza and treat ourselves to a dessert since neither of us were very hungry. The pizza, though relatively small and thin, was tasty. I couldn't resist sampling a variety of fries from others at the table, including the sweet potato waffle fries and classic french fries. Both were a hit, maintaining their deliciousness even after cooling down. For dessert, I chose the lemon tart, featuring an almond crust, luscious lemon curd, whipped cream, and fresh berries. While the lemon curd was delightful, the almond crust, unfortunately, fell short with an excessive lard presence, giving it an unexpected hint of duck flavor. read more

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Nice beer bar, but I ordered the pork schnitzel with german potato salad and I got some potato chunks. Definitely not potato salad or even close to German potato salad. Service was ok. Ambience ok. Just ok. read more

Nice steakhouse in the downtown cobblestone area of Omaha. Filet mignon was great, ribeye pretty chewy, pizza, artichoke dip, pretzel, and wings were decent. Solid beer selection. read more

Upstream brewing Company is a good casual place for dinner with family. We made reservations on OpenTable, and we're seated promptly upon arrival. For appetizers, we ordered the artichoke cheese dip and the salmon rillette. The artichoke cheese dip was very tasty and served with beer bread. The salmon rillete was on the bland side, reminded me of like a tuna salad with mayonnaise, but with salmon instead. Definitely would not order this again. For our dinner entrées, we ordered the Nebraska pub burger with crispy onions, Havarti cheese, and a bacon jam. It comes with fries. Also, the black and blue burger with blue cheese, and bacon. Also comes with fries. The burgers were very good. Upstream brewery is known for their local beers and has an extensive selection, that we did not try any on this visit. read more

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Great food, great location! If you're looking for some great beer and some really good food, Upstream is your brewery ya need to check out. I had the pork schnitzel and it was down right tasty. Crisp Light breading covered two large juicy tender pork fillets with a drizzle of their special sauce nestled on a bed of red cabbage and diced garlic spiced potatoes. Wow, it was so good I just couldn't stop after I finished one of the fillets! Talked about being stuffed! I washed it down with their season pumpkin spice Hefeweizen beer. Yea I know, really, pumpkin spice? Well, I tried a sample and I didn't expect it to taste so smooth... the nutmeg and ginger actually compliments the citrus of the Hefeweizen!!! read more

Upstream Brewing - Pork Schnitzel... perfection - Bars Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Yes, Upstream Brewing is a brewpub. And, yes, brewpubs usually have elevated bar food. But, man, the chef at Upstream Brewery elevates the food so high that you'd swear you were eating at a fine dining establishment. And, no, I'm not gong to talk about the drinks first (excellent though they were): I'm seriously having dreams about some of the food. One thing I am still having dreams about is the tomato bisque. This is so much more than just a creamy tomato soup. It's savory and seriously robust, with chunks of tomato and flecks of seasoning throughout. Now, let's talk about the salads. Some places serve a garden salad, where the greens come from a wholesale distributor. Nothing wrong with that, I suppose, but this garden salad is from THEIR garden: THEY grow the greens; THEY grow the blueberries and strawberries and raspberries. It's seriously unlike any salad you've ever had: you'll want to savor every leaf. They add toasted almonds, dried cherries, and goat cheese, and top it with a "white balsamic vinaigrette", which is less intense than the garden variety (ha...get it?) vinaigrette. The fresh ingredients were so good that I almost forgot how amazing the grilled salmon was on top of the salad. I think this is the first time I've ever used 2 paragraphs to talk about a single salad. But, if you try it, you'll know why I felt so inspired. The same absurdly fresh greens adorn the Greek salad, which was flawless, except for missing beets. I liked it enough that I forgot about that minor omission. I got the jambalaya, which could have come straight from Bourbon Street. There's terrific flavor, but only a modest amount of andouille sausage, chicken, and shrimp. The heat is just enough to remind you that it's supposed to be spicy, but not so much you can't taste it. The chicken caprese sandwich is a cool interpretation of a caprese salad: mozzarella, tomato, and balsamic reduction with grilled chicken. The bacon was a welcome addition. And now, the drinks. Part of the reason I saved this until the end was because the food was all so good. But, part of the reason was because we didn't get our drinks until after our entrees arrived. Just so I'm clear, it wasn't a major hardship. The service was incredibly fast. But, for whatever reason, the drinks were stuck at the bar. No matter. The Moscow Mule was served with cucumber, which gave it a subtle freshness that you don't normally get. And, that mule had quite a kick. Bonus points for not only having a full bar at a brewpub, but also doing great things with it. Then, there's the beer. How awesome it is that they grow their vegetables and fruits on-site, and also brew their phenomenal selection of beer here. I ordered a white stout (!!) which looks like an ale, but had a richness that belies the light coloring. Since they had "drinks to go", I ordered a Scotch Ale and a mimosa, both in colossal 32 ounce cans. Each only cost $11. It was mid-afternoon, but it was already getting busy. The people of Omaha know they have a good thing going here. My only regret? That I don't live closer. This would absolutely become my go-to place for food and drinks, any day of the week. read more

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Located in the Old Market of Omaha, is Upstream Brewing. This is a classic brewery and restaurant with Midwest charm, something I have missed while living in California. With playing cards adorning the ceiling from a magician who comes Thursday nights, it'll have your family and friends entertained and left with a nice memory. Our host and waitress were extremely friendly, making us feel welcome on a chilly evening. There are a lot of new beers to try from and a sample is free. Our waitress was knowledgeable and offered recommendations to suit our needs. We got two orders of cheese curds, which were lightly fried and salted well. The marinara sauce was warm and flavorful making the appetizer a great start to the meal. Paired with their Cave Dweller Czech Pilsner, it was a savory combination. My ribeye steak was cooked medium-well and had a great sear on it. The meat was seasoned and tender, complimented by the smashed potatoes and grilled asparagus. The potatoes were creamy, with garlic and salt at the forefront of the bite, accompanied by the truffle sauce giving more depth to the dish. The asparagus was crisp on the outside and tender when chewing, indicating that they'd been grilled to perfection. I paired my steak dinner with the Flagship IPA which had great hoppy flavor. Steak is what Omaha is known for and this dish delivered! My wife got the garden salad and this was definitely a dinner sized salad. With goat cheese and a myriad of fruit added in, the salad was refreshing and filling. The white balsamic vinaigrette gave a slight hint of honey and mustard that enhanced the toasted almonds and dried cherries. This was a Midwest meal I would recommend to anyone finding themselves in Omaha for travel or pleasure. read more

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Great place food beer and staff and atmosphere highly recommend this establishment!! Great beer!

Stopping in for good food and beer. Another old market staple, Upstream is a good choice when you don't have reservations at peak times. The large space and upstairs seating area allows for larger capacity. Upstream offers both indoor and outdoor dining which is a nice respite during pleasant weather. The lunch menu offers plenty of comfort food and some healthier choice options which will please everybody. Our server was very energetic and attentive. We enjoyed the artichoke dip, which is a long time favorite and great for a group appetizer. Salads, sandwiches, and pizza all came out fresh and crisp. The upstream has a number of brews and seasonal flavors for you to try. Flights have smaller sizes are a great way to go if you're not sure which one to get. Large selection of nonalcoholic drinks are available as well. Check out the upstream for cold beer when you're in the area! read more

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I'm not much into beer, but my buddy is and wanted to visit.He enjoyed a couple of brews.The place was busy midweek at 8 pm. The food was decent, and the service average, but beer was good. That's why you go to a brewery, right? read more

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Beer Good Service Needs Improvement Cockroaches Bad We stopped in for beers and apps, and sat at the bar. No greeting or acknowledgment came for a while. Eventually our order was taken, and right after everything hit the bar, a cockroach walked by between us and our food/drink. Yuck. read more

Great spot for food and drinks. Stuck with root beer tonight, which is home brewed and delicious. If you like a thin crust pizza, I really enjoyed the Italiano. Service was friendly and efficient. Nice dining area downstairs, and more casual upstairs with pool tables and plenty of TV's if you need to catch a game. read more

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We have been to Upstream many times, and our favorite thing about it is the magician, Joe! We went specifically tonight to be treated once again to Joe's wonderful repartee and magic, and we weren't disappointed. Visit on Thursday night for a time you won't forget!!! read more

Really love Upstream Brewing. The food is super Delicious. I ordered the Pork Schnitzel with mashed potatoes and soup. All made to perfection. I also tried the Ol Gold beer. What a great taste in the food and brew. We sat at the bar and the service from the bartenders was great. Fast and on point along with making great suggestions on the beer selection. The ambiance is SUPER cool. Window to view the brewery. Great environment, great staff, great customers at the bar. A lot of cool things to look at. Bathroom is super clean and tv's at the bar to watch the games, Highly recommend read more

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Food is amazing! Had really good drinks too. Plenty of space inside, good spot for bigger groups. Service was good too. Love the location.