Restaurants in Kearney

“OMG! -Steak and Lobster on the Hibachi Grill -Cheek of Yellowtail! -Fried oysters -Sashimi Platter -Kani Salad -... Amazing food and service!”

“Upper Room has fantastic beer, just tried their Praise Band Hazy IPA and it was delicious. Love the vibes and conversations had here and always a favorite brewery of ours.”

“I've ALWAYS had good meals - BUT, Saturday had fish and chips and it was horrible. The fish tasted nasty (bad oil?) fries were not great, and the coldshaw smelled sour. The salad was good. The 5 others we dined with had a good experience. I was disappointed I didn't get food at LJS :) But the environment is much better at RL.”

“Excellent service fast service friendly staff. 100/10 recommend”

“Great atmosphere. Our server Bella was delightful and great! Every meal was delicious.”

“I sit there all the time. If I have like...any legal work to do i go there. I meet with my attorneys there. Cheap, classy place to meet up with your friends. It's the only thing this town has”

“Great food and great service! Definitely recommend to anyone in Kearney!!”

“The service staff were very nice and helpful, our drinks were perfect, the food was amazing!”

“super friendly service! will be back for sure!”

“We enjoyed an afternoon there with great people and a Husker win!”

“Original menu with excellent execution. Top tier quality and value. Great vibe with live music. COMFORTABLE seating.”

“The food, service and atmosphere of the restaurant was excellent. Our meals were thoughtfully prepared and everything from our appetizer to dessert was perfect. Highly recommend Coppermill for a relaxing dinner.”

“highly recommended that you give this place a try. excellent burgers”

“My sister and I were passing through Kearney at lunch time and decided to try something different. We were seated promptly, our wait staff was very pleasant, the menu was varied. We chose a Cajun shrimp entree to share, she ordered a side salad. It was big, more like an entree salad. I got a cup of duck gumbo. It was delicious!”

“Food is absolutely amazing, wether your wanting scrambled eggs, a burrito, French toast or the Nina, you won't be disappointed. The pastries are next level, I will be trying them all!”

“OMG! I just had a “dirty soda” coke flavored…….and guys it was AMAZING! I think I have found my new favorite drink!!”

“Food was awesome!! Service was great!”

“When we drive from Colorado to Missouri to see my daughter at school, this place is a must stop every time! The staff is very friendly and personable, and the sandwiches are amazing! You will not leave Hungry!”

“Excellent Food and Fantastic Coffee & Tea Choices! Love the atmosphere and the employees! 100 STAR Review!!”

“Great and unique selection of food! Healthy choices available. Service was great! Little bit of a wait but we’ll worth it!”

“Literally the best place to eat in Kearney. Great serving sizes, the FOOD IS AWESOME!!”

“Tried the beef pho today and it was good ! It came with everything you need for the pho and it tasted great!”

“Consistently great food! Everything we have ordered from here has been amazing! The steak is phenomenal. My favorite Mexican food in Kearney.”

“What a good place. Super friendly staff. Quick service. And the food is magnificent. Genuinely some of the best food in Kearney. Me and my buddy go around and try local places once a week, and this is in the number one spot!!!”

“Amazing food at a fair price! You have to try the homemade chips with tasty queso…”

“The Detroit style pizza is the best in the state. Great Mules, they have like 20 different flavors. Nothing on Tap and they do everything in cans. When you know why they do not do tap you can appreciate it. they recycle all their cans and give that money back to the local animal rescue.”

“I absolutely love coming here! The girls are amazing! Especially Lainey, I love her! They are always upbeat and make small talk so easily, not too mention their drinks are absolutely the best anywhere!”

“Found this place and decided to give it a try. Atmosphere was wonderful, it’s definitely a small place and not meant for big parties. I absolutely loved the chili. Personally was not a fan of the burrito, but my counterpart seems to really like his. We also got tacos, which are so cute and so little. It was nice since it was Tuesday night, and we were able to get them at a discount! My counterpart really enjoyed the old-fashioned! That it was amazing. The names of the items on the menu are definitely what sold me on trying the place. Lol. If you haven’t looked at them, definitely check out the menu. 😂”

“Good morning, Kearney Nebraska! Let me just say that you have a hidden gem of a coffee shop in your just-east-of-center heart! I had to drive a bit to get there but it was worth every quarter mile even if I'd have had to crawl it! What a delightful little oasis in a mostly aggro-industrial area. As I pulled into the drive-through lane, I had to proceed very slowly and very cautiously so as not to knock into anything or knock anything down as I gawked at the beautiful decorations and a zillion tiny details that go into the making of this coffee oasis. A delight for the eyes before you even sip the joe. After my unfortunate experience yesterday morning, I was just hoping for good coffee before we hit the road, wheels pointed west. What I found was a sweet barista who was friendly and chatty, but not too much. When I asked about a flat white, she wasn't 100% sure so I explained that I just wanted two shots with about 4 - 6 oz of half and half. Of course she could make that. Of course she could. Because there's no special knowledge required...just a willing heart. It always makes my blood boil when I hear that a coffee show "can't" (read: won't) make a drink that literally has two ingredients in it. Ingredients that are easily at hand. But I digress. We waited a couple of moments while she made our drinks, a hot chocolate as well. Yes, whip cream, thank you! As we drove away, beginning our journey home, we were buoyed by the deliciousness in our cups. If anything, the flat white was stronger than it had to be but it was so good that I just sipped and enjoyed it.”

“delicious food! definitely have to stop here!”

“Fun and relaxing cigar bar! Creative cocktails and awesome staff!”

“Classy, cozy and nostalgic atmosphere. Top tier variety of food and exceptional customer service! I have lived here for 30 years and will always recommend the Rose for great food, atmosphere and service. Thank you for keeping this such a Kearney gem!”

“Great service, food and excellent beer!!”

“They know how to treat customers. They made my daughter's birthday special, even on a take out order. Great food and service! We love it!”

“The best service, above and beyond talent and everything tasted great! We WILL be back!”

“Always a great atmosphere and great prices! Shout out to Brynn she’s always in there when we’re stopping by and is always wearing a smile and has positive attitude. She makes sure to remind us about deal days too and has a way of always getting us to come back!”

“Hands down my kid's favorite restaurant. Great salad, pizza and chicken. Staff are always courteous and helpful.”

“My family and I went there yesterday first time. Atmosphere was great. Awesome music playing and the food was amazing. Still the next day my kids have said multiple times “we definitely gotta go there again!” We will be back for sure!”

“Every thing is so delicious its hard to choose from!!”

“We were in town for a tournament and was recommended we try out the drumsticks. So good!! And because of my mistake when ordering a spicy sauce, the waitress and cook were so sweet to bring out a single plain drumstick for our son to try. The staff and food were great! Highly recommend and will go back when we visit Kearney again.”

“This is one of the best places to grab breakfast, lunch or any dessert. I haven’t tried them all, but it’s definitely a goal of mine. The ice cream was at one time UNL Dairy, I’m not sure if it still is, but it is fantastic as well. The butterscotch is the best. I was in there a couple of years ago admiring a tiered chocolate cake. When I went to purchase the cake, the owner told me that she couldn’t sell it to me in good faith because it was old. She gifted me the cake! Not just a discount, the whole cake. I couldn’t believe it. We would have never known it wasn’t fresh baked. It was the best cake we’d ever had! Now it’s our go to place for cake. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who likes to get lost in a cool store. They have a little of everything for the kitchen.”

“This is my favorite place to eat in Kearney. The molcajete is amazing with some of the best pork and shrimp(plus so much more!) in town! I order vegetarian occasionally as well and they have a pretty good selection. Service is wonderful as well!”

“This place has wonderful drinks and super delish food. It is a must try, if you already have not. Friendly, caring staff.”

“OMG! I just had a “dirty soda” coke flavored…….and guys it was AMAZING! I think I have found my new favorite drink!!”

“Being able to plan my proposal here was a breeze! Extremely fast communication allowed for smooth planning. My fiance had no idea what was happening, so it was perfect!”

“I consider myself a BBQ enthusiast and an overall eater Stopped and bought a pound of burnt ends and a pound of brisket Carolina mustard sauce on the side That was an excellent selection Smoky moist and flavorful What else do you want 6 stars if I could”

“Sakura stands out as one of the cleanest dining spots in our community. The staff is clearly dedicated to maintaining a spotless environment and ensuring a positive experience for every customer. They are also impressively fast, serving up fresh and delicious food every time.”

“Definitely welcoming bar with music and Keno. The Bartender was very chill and cool. He made our drinks with lighting speed. Also the regulars or local guest were polite. They have darts and gambling machines. Stop in and have a drink 5/5 I highly recommend”

“What an amazing staff!! They went above and beyond to be Friendly and kind. All of them were so sweet to my dog!! The pup cups are the bomb! I will go out of my way to go to scooters anytime I’m in Kearny!!!”

“The night we went they were having a birthday party for one of the members. They served a taco bar, and cake. The drink prices are very reasonable. They also had Karaoke which I love!!”

“Jody is amazing and you can’t go wrong visiting!”

“OMG! I just had a “dirty soda” coke flavored…….and guys it was AMAZING! I think I have found my new favorite drink!!”

“If you are looking for a beautiful place to chill, enjoy a quality drink, and support some amazing Nebraska businesses, this is the place to do it. The owners know what they are doing!! The feel, the atmosphere, the look, the people, and the beverage selection are on point!”

“Ordered seven pizzas for a church party. They were affordable, delicious and prepared promptly by Papa Murphy's friendly crew. Great way to ring in the New Year!”

“We ordered PepperJax for delivery which never got to us from DoorDash. I contacted the local store and the manager Steve went above and beyond to make it right even when it wasn't the stores fault. He remade our order and personally delivered it. 5 stars all around!”

“Awesome staff, great drinks, and super fast service!! I recommend this location over & over!!”

“Great food, great service & great atmosphere. Perfect for a date night, night out with friends or even a night with the family. Every dish we received was delicious.”

“Una chulada los tacos de barbacoa 😋”

“Recently ordered pick up for a large group celebration and the Cellar knocked it out of the park! They even wrote each person's name on the box for easy distribution! Everything was delicious and perfect! Thank you!”

“love there pizza and you cant get unlimited toppings”

“no napkins, lemonade was watery. Kearney, Nebraska”

“cookies are very good 💯 really like the sugar cookies and the monster cookies 💯”

“The teas and shakes here are so good! It's great having healthy "fast food" options when you are out of town. I highly recommend checking them out.”

“I was here for opening day in the late 80s when John Lowe opened. So many great memories and fun times. Warms my heart that it is still here.”

“I always have the best service at El Potrero and the food is consistently delicious. Can almost always get in without any wait time. Tonight we walked in at 6:02, seated and eating chips & salsa at 6:03, meals came at 6:11 and we had the check, to go box and walked out by 6:27. Been a million times and never once have been disappointed”

“Absolutely love caribou coffee, and my favorite thing about this caribou is that they have happy hour every day from 3pm to 5pm when specialty drinks are $2 off!”

“I usually love their pizza although this last time it wss so salty I couldn't eat it. I also don't like the change of sauce, the flavor is bad.”

“Always good service, good atmosphere, reasonable prices. Pool table is off to the side with a jukebox. Sometimes the balls stick but the bartender always helps and makes it right. Cash only.”

“The tattooed female sandwich technician working in this restaurant is absolutely outstanding! My husband rarely tips in these types of establishments, but he was blown away by her abilities and professionalism. Kudos to this lady for her service in making our sandwiches.”

“What an awesome atmosphere! Everything that’s on the wall I can tell has true meaning behind it and why it was put there! Definitely will be back to visit again “D” the bar owner is an amazing gal! Absolutely 10/10 recommend!”

“This was my first experience at a Runza and it was great. I tried the original Runza and the Jammin’ Bacon Cheeseburger with Frings and it was all delicious. Makes me wish we had one where I live!”

“My husband and I came to Kearney for our bi-weekly routine to pick up supplies for our shop. It is rare that we have time to eat lunch, but decided to stop today. To the employees- even though you were short staffed, you got through your lunch rush like Champs! You Rock! I have worked in fast food before- its not easy and being short workers doesn't help. Your employees were very polite and did the absolute best they could- our food was fresh, hot,, and very yummy- thank you!”

“The food there is always good. We try to stop by when ever we can.”

“I had the lunch buffet and it was DELICIOUS! They were out of one of the items and it wasn’t restocked the whole time I was there. However, I was welcomed as soon as I walked in and the workers were very pleasant. I will definitely be back. :)”

“They stop making acai bowls an hour before closing. It’s not noted anywhere on their website or on Door Dash, so plan accordingly!”

“They don't serve food but it is a great place!! The staff is very friendly and helpful 🙂!! We had a good time rocking out with Twisted Chrome and Paisty Jenny!!”

“Great place! Love the staff! Everyone is so fun and friendly! Think I’ll make Platte Valley my go to place!”

“Stunningly good customer service by the opening crew this a.m.. I arrived just before opening and tried the door. Being a big city sort, I was sure it would be locked. Too early. Wrong, in early and warmly greeted. Long story short, the young woman and man that served me were awesome. Sincere thanks from a weary traveler. Namaste.”

“good looking friendly bartenders”

“I got the tiny 4 pack of rolls for $3.99 + tax. The clerk was less than happy to be there, and the prices weren't totally posted. I THINK I got the most inexpensive item... not sure though.

Parking: The parking is at either end of the building, There are approximately 4 stalls on the North end of the building, including 1 handicapped accessible stall, and there are several other staĺls across the parking lot, on the South end of the building. People don't watch when they are pulling into the parking lot or when they are backing out of the parking stalls.”

“Their grilled chicken is amazing!!! And the atmosphere is awesome! On campus all the diverse cultures brings about a different world, literally...

Dietary restrictions: Their grilled chicken for gluten allergy and celiac disease is so tender and just omg... Melts in your mouth... They do not disappoint!

Parking: It's on campus, but we've not had an issue...”

“My friend usually gets a nitro brew, but this location doesn't make them. The cashier was kind, patient, and helped reccomend something she might like. Friend loved the cold pressed coffee she got, and I enjoyed mine as well. Good coffee, good staff. Great experience overall.”

“very good store. great sandwiches especially tr. the new beefy crunch. delivery drivers are very courteous and fast.”

“Great service and always delicious! I always ring the bell on my way out. :)”

“2-9-2022 a very quiet Wednesday afternoon.Just passing through Kearny on my way to Boulder.I drove around town looking for a place to to have a drink. I passed a bunch of places. But for some unknown reason I picked this place. Don’t know why it just looked like my kind of place.What a place! With a really down to earth atmosphere. I enjoyed every minute.Next time I’m in town, “I’ll be back””

“Great staff very friendly and we got our food super quick. I had the mushroom Swiss burger and it was one of the best fast food burgers I've had in a while. If you should order a side would definitely go for the onion rings, I'm not a big fan but they were very tasty. And It's very reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend.”

“Just wanted to say thank you to the guys working the counter today. They were so friendly and helpful and I got just what I wanted! The brisket Sandwich was delicious. Sincerely, the frozen lady craving brisket.”

“Not all subways are created equal. This subway is clean, and extremely well managed. Huge shout out to the lady running the store while conducting interviews: great attitude and great multitasking abilities. This woman should be a regional VP.”

“Love this place! The staff are wonderful, I picked up and order last night that I'd placed thru doordash and the man working the window very kindly said next time I should place the order on their website and it would be the regular menu price instead of the markup doordash price. And it's always reliably delicious!”

“Best Mexican food in Kearney!!”

“The food is good, but you have to check it everytime to make sure they make it how you requested. Every time I go through the drive thru they give me sweet tea when I specifically ask for regular and very seldom do they get the toppings correct. I usually just scrape them off and eat it since it takes so long anyways.”

“First time customer in Kearney NE. Usual good JJ food. However it took about 8-9 minutes to get my order. The other JJ locations are much, much faster. Usually order, pay, pickup, all within 1 minute.”

“We love jerseys. The food and service are always great!!!”

“Gambino’s Pizza is hands down one of the best pizza places I’ve ever been to.

The pizza is consistently outstanding. Fresh ingredients, generous toppings, perfectly cooked crust, and flavors that keep you coming back for more. You can tell they take pride in every order that leaves the kitchen.

What really sets Gambino’s apart, though, is the customer service. In a world where great service is becoming harder to find, the team here goes above and beyond to make every customer feel welcome and appreciated. They genuinely care about the food they serve and the people they serve it to.

Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch, feeding the family, or ordering for a large group, Gambino’s delivers every single time. The restaurant is clean, the staff is friendly, and the quality is second to none.

Kearney is lucky to have a local business like this. If you’re craving pizza and aren’t ordering from Gambino’s, you’re missing out. Five stars isn’t enough.”

“Saturday, May 30 at 6:13 PM an amazing experience at Starbucks I had.

Austin with his blue eyes,
kind communication skills,
and a heart full of delight served me at the window with a smile and upbeat attitude.

I ordered one warmed cheese danish, and requested to have my water bottle refilled… to which he kindly and quickly did so.

Much respect to Austin.
He needs to be recognized for this.

Thank you Austin.”

“6/12/26. Haven’t eaten here in a little while as the previous owner let the quality of everything slide quite a bit. Today what ordered was delicious fresh and I can’t stress enough. Tasted great. Don’t sleep on the new owners they have made this a place to dine in again go there dine in order takeout. you will not be disappointed. I’d give 10 stars over I could.”

“Very nice Starbucks. My boyfriend and I were traveling through many states and stopped here. He left his phone in the bathroom and we had already been driving 4 hours. We called. They held his phone for the week until we were able to pick it up.”

“Sunday at 6:00. Ordered the large popper pie and appetizer mushrooms. The pizza was huge and tasted excellent. The toppings went coast to coast and it was clearly made fresh. There was a lot of sauce, which I am a fan of. The mushrooms might be my wife’s favorite restaurant item in town.”

“Friendly staff Waiting for the chicken pot pies to return.”

“Delicious fresh hot food and frozen custard....need I say more?”

“They have gotten better. Faster service, friendly and received food in a timely manner. All of our food was really good. Chicken Fried Steak was good.”