Location: Kearney
Top Restaurants in Kearney
Top Things to do in Kearney
- 1. Classic Car Collection
- 2. Great Platte River Road Archway Monument
- 3. Yanney Heritage Park
- 4. Museum of Nebraska Art
- 5. Cottonmill Lake
- 6. Hike-Bike Trail Bridge
- 7. The World Theatre
- 8. Kearney Area Children's Museum
- 9. Fort Kearny State Historical Park
- 10. G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture
Most Popular Bar food in Kearney, Nebraska, United States
Reviews on Bar food in Kearney, Nebraska, United States. Kearney /ˈkɑːrni/ is a city in and the county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 30,787 at the 2010 census. It is home to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The westward push of the railroad as the Civil War ended gave birth to the community.
Things to do in Kearney
10. Jerseys Sports Bar & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Terry H
When on the road, I stopped by the Jerseys Sports Bar in Kearney, Nebraska. Great service and good food. Donny, my server took very good care of me. I ordered the Patty Melt (with Thousand Island on the side) and Onion Rings (they are the best!). Pure deliciousness!
9. A Flippin Sweet Burger Joint
Overall Ratings
4 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Continent8
These people spent years perfecting the best tasting pizza money can buy. The crust alone is a masterpiece. The âScarfaceâ will please virtually everyone but they have a great variety of pizzas andl all have premium toppings. Their hamburgers and fries are also the best in Kearney if not Nebraska (and Nebraska has the best beef in the World.) The restaurant is fun and interesting (see pictures)ââand now for the downside. These people put all their energy into perfecting a product. They have a good location and it is fun to eat their or take it home but you may or may not miss the whole super-bowl waiting for that pizza! It may take them ten minutes to seat you even if there are only two people seated!!!!! An hour and a half wait has been recorded!!!!! As bad as the service can be, the people still are nice and cheerful. I guess perfection takes time. Unfortunately, if you have their pizza once, or one of their burgers, you will put up with the madness rather than hit even the second best pizza or burger place in town.
8. Cunningham's Journal on The Lake
Overall Ratings
4 based on 40 reviews
A unique twist of rustic/modern industrial restaurant set right on the lake. Enjoy our all season indoor/outdoor space unlike any around. This Cunningham's Journal offers a varied menu with an emphasis on great burgers and grilled skewers but with somethi
Reviewed By dmahalek
I ordered a cheeseburger cooked âmediumâ . It was so burned that by the time I trimmed off the inedible portion my half pound burger had turned into a quarter pounder. Judge for yourself. I am a local customer and it will be a long time before I return.
7. Cellar Hometown Grill
Overall Ratings
3 based on 134 reviews
Steaks and prime rib were great. Service was a little slow but it was a Saturday night with some large groups.
Reviewed By amanda19987
My husband and I came in to eat Saturday night and sat at the bar to eat. They where very busy and there was a wait. We where greated by the bartender (who has a very pretty name but couldnt spell even if i tired!) and ordered some bloody Mary's and they where so good! The best bloddy Mary's ive had in awhile! My husband ordered the kings cut of prime and he said it was cooked perfectly, got a side of broccoli and it was nice and tender but not soggy! I got the chicken tender meal with broccoli and a side salad and it was cooked perfectly! Great job! Will definitely be back the next time we are in town!
6. Chicken Coop Sports Bar & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By Gary C
They have a good selection of bar food and you can see it prepared through windows if you are curious. They also offer a bar and good selection of beers on tap from other microbreweries. They also offer Keno generated by a ball machine, so results are more random than playing against a computer. Help is friendly and efficient. I will be back.
5. Old Chicago
Overall Ratings
3 based on 233 reviews
Reviewed By DJH2010
Our son and family wanted to go to Old Chicago for dinner. They had eaten at an Old Chicago before - it was our first time. We had classic cheddar burgers, fries, sweet potato fries, kids pasta, and kids pizza. All the food was good. Our server, Molly, did a great job. We enjoyed our visit to Old Chicago.
4. Coppermill Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By Wyopooh
Easy access off I80 & just off the main road in town and conveniently located within walking distance of several hotels Copper mill Steakhouse is a relatively new addition to Kearney. The atmosphere is comfortable and it is easy to have a conversation at your table while not listening to your neighbors. We stopped for a late lunch after the Universityâs Spring graduation. I donât believe they are normally open for lunch & it was not busy. Only 1/2 the restaurant was full. It would appear they were prepared for this âspecialâ day with luncheon menus and were properly staffed on the floor. Kitchen was a bit slow pushing out orders though. I had called ahead and when we arrived 5 minutes later our table of 10 was ready & preset with waters & menus. Menu was ample. Service staff was excellent. They were spot on with refills & anything we asked for. The focaccia was excellent. Perfect tenderness and flavor. Salads served on pre chilled on pewter plates. I ordered the Swiss & mushroom burger MR but changed out the cheese & no bun. It was a very unappetizing presentation. No tomato lettuce or onion. Bottom of burger was burnt. Burger was well done. Another in our party didnât want their burger condiments so I ate theirs. Another ordered the Salmon pasta. The cream sauce was perfect in flavor & plate presentation rocked. The stroganoff cream sauce sans the mushrooms was also very good. If this is house made, whomever makes it does a great job on their sauces. Their truffle fries were excellent. Donât have a pic of them but perfect in texture and just the right amount of seasoning. A garlic aioli was served on the side in a timble and quite bitey. I love raw garlic but for most it was overpowering. The 3 children with us ordered kids meals of chicken fingers & burgers. The portions were very large. It was enough to take home for the kids for dinner. The restaurant has a full bar & well appointed wine list. The bar does have seating & TVâs and is tucked away on far side of restaurant. Our ticket for 6 adults, 2 kids, 1 beer, 1 mixed drink, 2 soft drinks came to: $174.They did not add a standard gratuity. All in all it was ok. Not sure we will return when back in Kearney. You should definitely give it a try.
3. Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 475 reviews
A small, family-owned group of restaurants, hand-crafting food since 1995. We feature wood-fire grilled steaks cooked over full sized logs of oak and ash, award-winning BBQ slow-smoked on premise, homemade desserts and much more.
Reviewed By hurricanemama
Great menu, lots of choices, peanuts on tables. We ordered top sirloin, baked potato and salad and smokehouse chicken, baked potato and salad. All of the food was excellent. The chicken was juicy with lime chipotle bbq sauce and smothered in bacon cheese, mushrooms, onions. Salads were fresh and bread and honey cinnamon butter were good too. Definitely recommend.
2. Cunningham's Journal
Overall Ratings
4 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By 11ConnieD
My brother and sister-in-law took us to Cunninghamâs Journal for lunch. The setting on lake is wonderful and there are so many options where to dine - on the marvelous flower-filled deck, the area right inside the deck or in the restaurant itself. Our server, Kaitlin, was great. She checked back with us several times and was in tune with what we would like. The food selection is incredible and we each had something different, pizza, quesadillas, buffalo bleu hamburger and Cajun hamburger. We were amazed at the quality of the food. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting or passing through Kearney.
1. Thunderhead Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4 based on 208 reviews
Woodstone oven pizzas, calzones, salads served with wonderful craft brews.
Reviewed By usatraveler05
We stopped here after reading good reviews and wanted something that wasn't a chain restaurant. Big selection of beers available. Menu was mostly pizza, and what we had was great. Definitely more of a bar atmosphere than a restaurant. Our server was indifferent and had little personality. Good place if you're wanting something local and different.
