Best Restaurants in the Old Market (Updated 2024)

Ryan Renner - Omaha Real Estate Agent
By: Ryan Renner, Realtor

I have helped many families moving to Omaha. Contact me if you have any questions about the Omaha area or need help buying a home.

There are a lot of places to eat in the Old Market. Here are my favorites.

Old Market Passageway in Downtown Omaha, Nebraska

A Little More Upscale / Fine Dining
(None of these places have a formal dress code so don’t cross them off the list just because you didn’t bring your Sunday best.)
V. Mertz
Boiler Room
Bouillon

Le Bouillon Restaurant in Omaha's Old Market

Seafood / Sushi
Plank
Blue Sushi
Hiro 88

After dinner, consider heading to Ted & Wally’s for some homemade ice cream.

Ted & Wally's Ice Cream Shop in Old Market in Omaha

Restaurants I Would Avoid:

Upstream – If you talk to a local about eating downtown, they may suggest Upstream. Upstream is fine. The food is OK. It’s not terrible. It’s also not memorable. If I’m visiting somewhere new, I don’t want to eat a meal that’s just fine.

Upstream could be a good option if you need a place late in the evening or if you have younger kids. They have a lot to choose from and it’s laid back so you won’t feel guilty if your youngsters are acting up.