Best Burgers in Omaha (2025)

Downtown’s farm-to-table powerhouse turns comfort food into conversation pieces. The Croque Garçon burger—celebrated by Alton Brown—and frequent specials keep locals queued up. Featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives; beloved by local critics.

Cash-only, no-frills, and fiercely local, Dinker’s nails griddled patties on Rotella’s buns. The Haystack burger with ham and a fried egg is a rite of passage. Praised by respected local food writers and consistently cited on best-of lists.

A metro legend dating to the 1930s, Stella’s hand-pressed patties and iconic Stellanator challenge draw burger pilgrims. Recognized repeatedly by the Nebraska Beef Council and named Nebraska’s best burger by Food & Wine.

In the historic Vinton Street corridor, this neighborhood spot pairs big, juicy burgers with South Omaha character and Italian-American heritage. Highlighted by local TV coverage and loved by regulars for value, personality, and green chile touches.

Blackstone’s late-night favorite serves wagyu-based burgers, killer tots, and cocktails in a retro lounge setting. A regular mention from local critics for consistently dialed flavors and a dependable burger even after midnight.

This Old Market French spot sneaks in one of downtown’s sleeper burgers: a juicy, house-ground patty on soft bread alongside bistro classics. Frequently recommended by Omaha’s most trusted dining critic as an essential stop.

A downtown cocktail bar that overachieves in the kitchen—the cheeseburger draws raves and pairs beautifully with the inventive drinks list. Recommended by local critics as a smart pre- or post-Orpheum bite.

An old-school steakhouse famed for whiskey-marinated beef also grills a stellar lunchtime burger that channels the city’s cattle-town heritage. A classic Omaha experience that still feels personal and local.

Once-a-month burger nights here sell out fast: a bulgogi-marinated patty with gochujang heat and pickled crunch. Frequently cited by respected local reviewers as one of the city’s most exciting, limited-run burgers.

A downtown standby with a locally blended Nebraska Burger that wins quiet devotion. Recognized by Omaha Food Magazine and praised by diners for thoughtful toppings and solid execution in the Old Market.