Diners' Choice: Great for fine wines restaurants in Lincoln

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Updated May 05, 2026

Looking for restaurants with the most notable wine lists in Lincoln? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Piedmont Bistro by Venue

4.8

4.8 (1831)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Lincoln

About the restaurant

With amazing people, astonishing local food, and outstanding service, the Piedmont Bistro by Venue is the neighborhood favorite you can trust and love. Serving everything from breakfast and brunch to lunch and dinner, step inside our welcoming dining room or join us in our full service bar for a genuine neighborhood experience.

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Jim

Dined 2 days ago

We had a great meal at Piedmont Bistro last night. I had the sundried tomato risotto with salmon and it was excellent. My wife had the filet. She likes it well done and they got it right the first time. Another had the filet tortellini and he also enjoyed it very much. Finally the fourth had the Asian Chicken salad I believe and she said it was delicious. We topped it off with a bottle of wine. Service was very good. Our water glasses were kept full and we were checked on several times. The Piedmont Bistro can get a little loud as tables are close and there are no dividers or anything to absorb noise. There was one animated table when we got there but after they left the noise level went down a lot. The food keeps us coming back.

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Haymarket

4.8

4.8 (168)

$30 and under

Sushi

Lincoln

About the restaurant

Blue Sushi Sake Grill unites creative ingredients with energetic vibes, premium cold sake with happy moments to give you a fresh and fun new way to experience sushi. Our sushi and grill menus allow you to explore your sushi favorites in new and unexpected ways. We like to say that sushi is for sharing, and our menu encourages it. Order a spread of all your maki, nigiri and sashimi favs from the sushi bar, and throw in a few orders of starters from the grill. We'll stagger your plates so you can savor it all bite-by-bite, and maximize the sushi experience you've been craving all week. If you're not sure where to start, tour the menu during Happy Hour, where all our guest favorites — from our sushi, grill and drink menus — are available at an amazing value. We offer Happy Hour every day of the week at Blue Sushi Sake Grill!

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IyrelGold

Dined 5 days ago

We had a great experience! Staff were accommodating and food and drinks were delicious!

Venue Restaurant & Lounge

4.7

4.7 (2261)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Lincoln

About the restaurant

Venue Restaurant & Lounge is a full-service restaurant in Lincoln, NE. We specialize in affordable quick-service lunches while presenting a fine dining chef-inspired dinner service. Join us and our Executive Chef Geoff Wendland for Lincoln's best steaks, delicious seafood, fresh salads, appetizers, pizzas and more. With desserts prepared by our Pastry Chef Linda Erhart and steaks hand-cut in-house by our butcher Jesse Laney. We also offer Catering and Event Services with a large variety of delicious items for any event from an intimate wedding reception to a glamorous business dinner. We have your event venue covered with our selection of 5 private dining rooms, as well as two downtown ballrooms with the Jasmine Room and the Scottish Rite Ballroom.

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Margaret

Dined on Apr 25, 2026

Loved everything about the experience. My favorite restaurant.

The Oven - Downtown

4.7

4.7 (592)

$30 and under

Indian

Lincoln

About the restaurant

The first Oven Restaurant, located in the heart of downtown Lincoln, has been around since 1988 and owned/operated by a dedicated family of chefs who have been creating Indian cuisine for over twenty seven years. The Oven Restaurants specialize in Northern Indian Cuisine which is known for its rich colors, flavor profiles and a unique style of cooking in a clay oven, called the Tandoor. Chicken, shrimp and lamb marinate for several hours in a yogurt and spice mixture and placed on skewers while various breads are being hand made by our chefs fresh each day. The skewers and breads are then placed in the tandoor over an open flame where breads are cooked to perfection and the rich flavors are sealed in to ensure tenderness and quality of the meat. Whether you enjoy the historic Haymarket atmosphere to the relaxed vibe of the Cellar, we have what you want!

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Justin

Dined 7 days ago

Ive written a couple of reviews already for The Oven, but here's another one! Another fantastic experience, as always. This time my wife and I invited a few friends along to experience this great establishment for the first time. Our guests were very impressed. Service might have been just a bit slower than normal, but they were incredibly busy, so that was to be expected anywhere in the Haymarket. Great food, wonderful wine choices by Partik, the sommelier...we always like to let him guide us on our wine selection and he has never steered us wrong! Even with somewhat of a wait on our food, our glasses stayed full and the wait staff was very attentive without being overbearing. After dinner, they didnt try to rush us along or scurry us out the door. We were able to stay comfortably at our table visiting and enjoying our wine/cocktails. We also noticed two other large groups doing the same. It's such a pleasant atmosphere to enjoy some after-dinner drinks and conversation. Another job well done by the entire staff. It should go without saying that we will indeed be back- soon and as often as we can! On a food related note: if you enjoy really full flavors with just a little heat, the Chicken Tikka Saag was outstanding!

The Oven - East

4.7

4.7 (298)

$30 and under

Indian

Lincoln

About the restaurant

The Oven Restaurants specialize in Northern Indian Cuisine which is known for its rich colors, flavor profiles and a unique style of cooking in a clay oven, called the Tandoor. Chicken, shrimp and lamb marinate for several hours in a yogurt and spice mixture and placed on skewers while various breads are being hand made by our chefs fresh each day. The skewers and breads are then placed in the tandoor over an open flame where breads are cooked to perfection and the rich flavors are sealed in to ensure tenderness and quality of the meat. Over the last several years, the Oven Restaurants has expanded to two other locations and added space to the lower level of the Haymarket location. Whether you enjoy the historic Haymarket atmosphere and relaxed vibe of the Cellar, the beautiful sunsets and outdoor patio of the Oven East, or you’re in Omaha for the night to try Himalayas, there are many ways to sample the cuisine of India!

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Kate

Dined on Apr 26, 2026

Always excellent service, friendly staff, unique and delicious food

Green Gateau

4.7

4.7 (1035)

$30 and under

American

Lincoln

About the restaurant

The Green Gateau is an upper-scale neighborhood restaurant that has been in operation for over 25 years in the heart of downtown Lincoln. We have combined a European atmosphere with American contemporary cuisine to create a casual, yet refined feeling with delicious flavors.

Owners Eric and Cristi are proud to serve their award winning desserts, fresh seafood, and Nebraska Wagyu beef. This is just a fraction of the comprehensive menu that is sure to satisfy. We are also proud to source local and organic produce, dairy, meat, and wine.

The Green Gateau is a consistent winner of Lincoln's Choice 'Best Brunch', and offers brunch from 8-3 on both Saturday and Sunday.

The Green Gateau boasts one of the most comprehensive wine selections in Nebraska, and is annually voted a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner.

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Shari

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful menu. The food was delicious. The waiter was very attentive and quick in his service. Was a perfect family dinner!!

The Lodge Restaurant at Wilderness Ridge

4.6

4.6 (558)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Lincoln

About the restaurant

Enter through the oversized carved front doors of The Lodge Restaurant at Wilderness Ridge and immerse yourself in one of the most unique dining atmospheres. Open to the public, The Lodge welcomes everyone to enjoy its exceptional cuisine and warm hospitality. The Lodge Restaurant offers seasonal menus, an extensive wine list, craft beers, and signature and seasonal cocktails.

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piet

Dined 2 days ago

Best restaurant in Lincoln, NE! Consistently great tasting dishes and friendly service. The setting is just beautiful too!

Vincenzo's - Lincoln in The Haymarket

4.5

4.5 (9)

$31 to $50

Italian

Lincoln

About the restaurant

Vincenzo's Ristorante is a traditional Italian cuisine with a St. Louis Twist.
Yes, the majority of our dishes are inspired by "The Hill" in St Louis, we use a lot of Provel cheese amongst other Italian favorite cheeses.
Vincenzo's Ristorante in opened in 1994 in Lincoln, NE, and in 2023 we became employee owned and operated; meaning the people greeting you, cooking your favorite dishes & bussing tables, are the same people invested in our future! You can find us at our two locations in Lincoln and Omaha, Ne.
We would love for you to book a reservation with us because when you dine with us, you're not just supporting local. You're supporting the very people who make this place feel like home.

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LucindaGold

Dined 1 day ago

The food was fantastic. The lobster special was very good!

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Experience

1/2 off Bottles of Wine

JTK Cuisine & Cocktails

4.4

4.4 (753)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

Lincoln

About the restaurant

JTK is an upscale restaurant located in the Historic Haymarket where we strive to be a truly unique restaurant for the City of Lincoln. Our goal is to provide our guests the ultimate dining experience through exceptional food, superior service and an award winning wine list.

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Luke

Dined on Apr 26, 2026

Best dining experience in Lincoln. Excellent staff.

Well & Good

4.2

4.2 (274)

$31 to $50

American

Lincoln

About the restaurant

WELL & GOOD. Homestyle inspired cooking with Executive Chef, Kevin Kobayashi.

Well & Good stays true to the homestyle cooking of Nebraska legends, while serving up refined taste to exceed the expectations of the modern traveler. Students will be reminded of home; global guests will experience vast Good Life flavor. Both will take comfort in knowing they're being taken care of with true Midwest hospitality.

Classy casual. Wear your table manners. Stay the whole night.

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Adam

Dined 4 days ago

Great atmosphere, nice large curved booths, great food and service. Order the braised short ribs.

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Experience

Mother's Day Brunch

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