V. Mertz

American restaurant · Omaha

V. Mertz

American restaurant · Omaha

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1022 Howard St, Omaha, NE 68102

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Elegant restaurant in snug Old Market digs crafting gourmet New American plates & a tasting menu.  

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1022 Howard St, Omaha, NE 68102 Get directions

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+1 402 345 8980
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"V. Mertz is the grandmother of Old Market dining, and it has been a popular choice for romantic nights out and special occasions since 1977. Under head chef Jonathan Miller, a Nebraska native, the kitchen focuses on seasonal and local flavors with interesting twists. A recent tasting menu featured a wagyu short rib dish with hominy, red pepper, huitlacoche, pork belly, scallion, and sauce espagnole. All this happens in one of the most beautiful dining rooms anywhere in the city." - Sarah Baker Hansen

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Brooklyn Twist

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We absolutely LOVE this place. Never a bad experience dining here and we eat here at least twice a year. The tartare and duck are my personal favorites. The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. We appreciate the wine recommendations as well as we prefer southern hemispheres wines. This is one of the best, if not the best, fine dining restaurants in Omaha.

Max Leonida

Google
What a magnificent dinner experience my wife and I had at this refined, elegant, exclusive restaurant! In Omaha Nebraska, in the heart of the Midwest, this place shines for its uniqueness! The menu changes on a seasonal base, their wine list is amazing, the service is excellent, and competent professionals are what makes V. Mertz magic. Every recipe is made with extreme care, and the highest quality is their signature!

Holly Perkins

Google
I did 5/5 on everything because honestly it all deserves it! My husband and I went for our belated Valentines dinner. We were there earlier for our reservation so we sat at the bar for a drink, our bartender Elizabeth was great! She was knowledgeable about drinks and our old fashions tasted great! We were seated in Alex section and he did not disappoint! He was kind, funny, and made us feel very welcome. The food was incredible, every bite of it was perfection from the appetizer to the dessert. We will definitely be back!

Lisa Moore

Google
Upscale restaurant in historic old market area featuring small plates and larger plates. We shared a beet salad, grilled octopus, pork loin, sticky toffee pudding, and flourless chocolate torte. Wow! Each was delicious and beautifully plated. Service was knowledgeable and impeccable. Reservations are definitely recommended and the directions from Google maps is confusing as this is below ground level in an enclave of art galleries and shops in a nicely restored brick factory building.

Sol Arizona

Google
Had tasting menu with paired wine. I didnt like short river, beef tartar, and duck confit. Beef tartar was not fresh and made me sick in a few hours.

Avista Hamidi

Google
Went there for my husband’s birthday with my kids. We ordered a tomahawk steak in medium well and got it an hour and a half later in medium rare! Absolutely horrible experience. My kids were hungry. Tomahawk steak shouldn’t take 1.5 hours time to cook especially if it’s medium rare! The service was not over the top! I had to call my waitress if I needed anything. Reply to manager- I called you and left a message, didn’t hear back from you! Please don’t comment just to comment especially if your response is not effective!

Ryan Goecke

Google
We had the tasting menu with paired wine. The experience was exceptional. The food, service and atmosphere were all top notch. They delivered as advertised. I can understand there could be an individual bad experience but if they also give a low rating for atmosphere you know they aren't giving an honest review.

Alex

Google
My first time coming here was extremely special, my partner surprised me with a dinner here and even the staff made it a memorable night! If you're looking for an upscale place to celebrate an anniversary or birthday, this is a really great place to come to. The menu is just so well thought out, the staff is extremely helpful in making recommendations and the atmosphere is very intimate. I love that the menu changes and I've never had a course I didn't like here, everything always tastes remarkable. The meals here are an experience in my opinion.