Jackson Street Tavern

Stopped in on a cold winter’s night as this place has one of the few gluten free menus in the area. Not for me, but someone else in our party. Ambiance and service was pretty good, but the prices seemed pretty high for a lot of the dishes. I had the «Your New Favorite Sandwich» which is filet mignon on a ciabatta roll with avocado, havarti, lettuce, tomato, and sriracha mayo. I’ve had tons of steak sandwiches in the past and when it arrived I was a little surprised. It wasn’t sliced or anything, just a slab of beef on a bun. I was worried it’d be tough to eat without cutting but man oh man, it was like butter. Cooked perfectly on the inside and had an amazing flavor. I’ve eaten a lot of filet in my life, but this was near the top, and it was on a sandwich!!! It was the best steak sandwich I’ve ever had. 5 stars easy for the meal, dropped to 4 stars overall due to the prices.

The music on Thursday nights is absolutely the best, Grover and Shabba are truly masters of their craft. Mix that with the incredible menu offered by Jackson Street Tavern and you are going to have a wonderful night out.
So far I’ve had the UNCLE ART which is a spinach & artichoke dip with fresh corn tortilla chips and The FIVE ONION SOUP GRATINEE with caramelized onions, red wine & rich stock crowned with french bread & melted fontina cheese. It is one of the best versions of French Onion soup I’ve had here in Omaha. It comes to you steaming hot and covered with gooey cheese that has been perfectly melted in a broiler (I’m guessing). To me the sure sign of a well made French Onion soup is when the cheese has been browned but not burnt, and I do not like it when the cheese has not been browned at all. The 5 Onion Soup Gratinee, is definitely one of my favorites and I keep ordering it, but I do plan to work my way around the menu.
The staff are super nice and friendly and attentive. It is obvious that everyone who works there, loves working there, they not only smile and talk with the patrons, but they also have an awesome and friendly relationship with each other. during the brief moments between serving and cleaning, or just passing each other while doing their duties, they share quick jokes (while keeping it professional), check to see if their colleague needs help, it is just something you do not often see when you go into a restaurant, usually staff members are there to their shift and move on, but they work together like family, which makes going there even better.
This is my Thursday night spot from now on!
O yeah and the drinks are pretty awesome too, and don’t forget to order the hidden menu drink — The Shabba.

I’m in Omaha several weekends a year. When I fly out Sunday afternoons I always try to make a stop here for brunch. The bloody marys, mimosas, and eggs Benedict are favorites. The omelets are huge. I’ve never had a bad experience here.
There always seems to be a table available, and we’ve had great service every time.
I’ll be there this coming weekend and I’m looking forward to another fine time.

DELICIOUS «YOUR NEW FAVORITE SANDWICH»
My husband and I stopped here for lunch and tried the «Your New Favorite Sandwich» which had filet mignon, havarti cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion and sirracha mayo on a ciabatta bun. It came with a side of fries and it was AMAZING! Nearly the best steak sandwich I’ve had.
After lunch we toured the shops nearby, all of which had an interesting, musky smell? The restaurant did not smell bad at all. It’s also located on the one decent, safe looking street in the vicinity. Meter parking was like .25/​hr, which was great. This restaurant is a gem with a huge window overlooking the street.
Our super kind server’s name started with a C, but I can’t remember for the life. Whichever blonde was working (¹⁰⁄₄) lunch. We won’t be back to Omaha bevause the town is weird, but this place it’s with a visit.

I recently planned a large dinner for 28 people at Jackson Street Tavern and was very impressed with the restaurant, the food, and especially the customer service. I called about 6 weeks in advance and spoke to one of the owners, Deke, who was very accommodating in getting our group scheduled. Normally when I plan larger events I have to follow up several times to make sure the arrangements have been made and confirmed and that no issues arise. However, I was contacted by a supervisor, Charlotte, about a week before the event, who confirmed all the details with me and even moved us to a private room. She even sent me an email confirming all the details in writing and promptly answered any questions I had.
The day of, our private room was all ready for us the minute we arrived, and we had two servers dedicated to serving our group. The service was prompt, attentive, and very friendly, even though our group was a little loud at times. The appetizers I preordered were ready upon our arrival and everything was hot and delicious. I tried a little of everything, and the Uncle Art (spinach and artichoke dip) and the bruschetta capris were my favorite. The servers made sure the night flowed well by gently prompting groups to get seated when it was time to order dinner.
With larger groups, you often have to order off a limited menu, but Jackson Street Tavern gave us access to the full menu, which was greatly appreciated. They have a good selection of high end items, including steaks, lamb chops, and seafood items. For my entrée I ordered the Cavatelli Di Mare, which was fantastic (seafood is always a little questionable in Nebraska, but several members of our group acknowledged that the scallops here were excellent). Our group also ordered several desserts to try, and some of the favorites were the double chocolate-​espresso brownie and the crème brulee.
I would highly recommend Jackson Street Tavern if you are planning a party or even if you just want a nice meal with a smaller group. Having planned a few larger dinners, I can attest to the fact that Deke and Charlotte were extremely easy to work with and took the stress out of what can be a fairly stressful process. I was comfortable relying on them throughout the process, and the follow through on the event was exceptional.

Great little brunch spot. Loved the variety and how much room they had.
The She Sells Sea Shells omelette was great and I had a bite of my friend’s chicken and waffles.
Wasn’t in love with their mimosa, would try one of the other cocktails next visit.
Also want to check out their HH.

Definitely recommend, it’s a great downtown spot for a delicious dinner whether a date or with friends. The your new favorite sandwich (filet sandwich) and bruschetta are my favorites but you can’t really go wrong.

The vibe here was just fine and the service was great. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre. We went out for dinner on a Saturday night and was not impressed by any of the dishes. Two of us had different steak entrees and sadly felt that a cheap chain like Outback would have been better. The steaks came out with green beans and potatoes, which were underwhelming. The green beans were overcooked, floppy, and super salty. The potatoes were undercooked, hard, and bland. My sister had a pasta dish and although it sounded great on the menu, the execution was poor. It was overkill with kalamata olives, green olives, and capers. There were more of those than actual pasta and it was just too sour.
I’ll have to return and check out other items and drinks before blacklisting it.

The only reason this place didn’t get a 5 is because I was largely ignored for the regulars (not checked on except once per hour). Delicious food, good music, and cute restaurant. The duck salad was awesome.

Great dinner. Burgers, steak, salad, onion soup. All solid.
Great Omaha night. Garage doors open.
Good beer menu but hoped for more local choices.

I went here for dinner with my parents, we had my 3 year old with us… yes, a kid in a bar, don’t judge ;) Anyway, we went here on the Sunday before Memorial Day — I’m sure it was unusually busy because of the long weekend, but it seemed like it took a very long time to get our food…
It was very hot in the building and eventually they did open the large garage door/​wall — which opened out into the street. This created a great breeze and a really fun/​cool atmosphere.
The menu confused me — because with it being a bar I was really expecting typical bar food, but there were very nice dishes on the menu — one person with us ordered one of their specials, I think salmon potatoes and steamed veggies; he said it was VERY tasty.
I was in the mood for a good old-​fashioned burger — and it did not disappoint; it was a very good burger, ok fries (steak fries just aren’t my favorite).
My mom ordered their artichoke dip, and we were going to split the burger — well the dip arrived with all of our food. In my opinion, the waitress should have asked if we wanted it with the food or as an appetizer. But putting that aside, it was a very good spinach artichoke dip, had really great spice to it.
For my 3 year old — we ordered «noodles with spaghetti sauce» — and we received some round, odd shaped noodles (they almost looked like gnocchi but weren’t) with chunky tomato sauce (in general kids don’t like odd shaped things or chunks of tomato — please use penne or spaghetti!!!) The children’s menu came with your choice of a side (and now I can’t remember what they were… but I’m sure fruit/​applesauce was one of the options). Well we ordered the spaghetti and weren’t asked about the side (which i realized later) — and it arrived with a side of french fries (not the end of the world, just annoying that the waitress didn’t ask what we wanted, etc.
So…the food was great; had i been there to drink and then eat a little food — I think it would have been perfect — the ambiance is fun — the garage door is really cool!
I was just really put off by the lack of care from the staff/​waitress — refills on drinks didn’t happen, appetizer served with dinner, just not going above and beyond. I believe we waited about 40+ minutes for our food; and there was definitely no apology for how long it took. The food was great — just be prepared. Perhaps it was an off night for them…

Stopped by for dessert. The White Chocolate Crme Brulee with berries & whipped cream was exquisite. Live music was wonderful treat.

Cleanliness 4
Service 3
Food Quality 3
Likelihood 2
1 – 5 (5 Best!) 3.0
Our first visit. Lunch for two please. We were heading to J’s on Jackson, and they were closed for a private event. We walked up the street and chose Jackson Street Tavern.
We were greeted (?) by a hostess that sat us. There was two larger tables, and 3 smaller tables. It appeared quickly that there was only one server on the floor. We then saw a bartender/​manager (?) and a table busser.
We got our drinks. I stuck with water only because they didn’t offer fresh brewed iced tea, it was out of a box. NOTE: In my mind, if you can’t brew tea, your food is going to probably be processed as well. Our server was pleasant, not friendly or helpful. We had to ask for the lunch special and ask what the soup of the day was.
We each selected the lunch special, open face hot roast beef sandwich. I also ordered a side salad (that was the best part of the meal!) The meal came and we both looked at each other. Three large triangles of bread, a VERY small scoop of «meat?» that fit on one of the triangle pieces of bread. Serving of mashed potatoes, and of course gravy. I asked for extra gravy both for a test and for extra gravy. The extra gravy that arrived was VERY hot! Our meal was warm at best.
The gravy had good flavor. I would guess the mashed potatoes were instant. The meat was most difficult to cut or separate with a fork. I had to use a knife to cut it. It resembled thinly sliced meat like chipped beef.
Watching the «crew» work was fun. The hostess and busser didn’t help unless directed to do so. Their second nature efforts should have been to provide refills for tables, clear away plates, and greet guests promptly upon arriving.
The bill came and I just laughed. The lunch special was billed at $ 12 a plate. Not a good value or price point for such poor quality food. I would have enjoyed a burger for Runza instead. I am all about supporting local restaurants, but you HAVE to offer something… WOW food or WOW service. In this case, neither.
I will not recommend this location. This will not be on our must do again list either. I hope the best for them.

Jackson Street Tavern is a good lunch option in the downtown Omaha area. It’s quiet, the service is friendly and fast, and they have a nice selection of menu items. I went with «Your New Favorite Sandwich» and while I don’t know if it’s truly my favorite it’s definitely high up on my list of lunch sandwiches to eat. Made with filet mignon, avocado, havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato, and sriracha mayo and served on ciabatta bread it is definitely not a light lunch. However, the size is manageable, unlike the Torta Oaxaca which is one of the biggest sandwiches I’ve seen in a restaurant. Each half is like it’s own whole sandwich and it’s chockfull of fried steak, house chorizo, refried beans, oaxaca cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato and chili mayo. It’s the meal that keeps on giving. Either option is a good choice if you find yourself looking for a noontime meal in the area.

I went with some friends for brunch today. They have a good variety of food that you can pick. I chose the California style omelet which had mushrooms, havarti (cheese), tomatoes, spinach, and avocado. It was really tasty!
I really liked the ambience. I love the garage looking door in the front and the bar area. The servers are really nice and check on you to see if you need a refill on drinks. Definitely a great place to eat.

Always a good choice. Food is great and happy hour has great values. A Bordeaux as a red option? a great year to boot. count me in. the ‘tenders and chefs always make a great presentation and the selection of choices is great. embrace Unilocal and they shall embrace you. good Mantra. rock it. I will see you soon

My wife and I have been coming here for years. We usually come for dinner, but this has also become my ‘go to’ place for lunch when I have co-​workers travel from out of town and I want to take them out for a nice lunch downtown.
I like the atmosphere, with its inside/​outside balance. The front of the restaurant has a glass ‘garage door’ that is rolled up during nice weather, for nice outdoor seating, along with a warm pub interior as well.
For dinners, we have had both the ‘Cheese Louise’ cheese and fruit plate, and the mussels as starters. Both have been very good repeatedly. We have tried a variety of menu items and all are always solid. My go to lunch sandwich is the Milwaukee Melt and sweet potato fires, delicious!
All in all, a nice place to come enjoy a good meal.

Stopped here during a work visit. Pretty solid lunch at a good price. Must be a evening spot as most of downtown Omaha was pretty quiet. I had the filet mignon sandwich with chipotle mayo and avocado. Was pretty good. If I lived here I would come back to get it.
This place gets 4 instead of 3 stars because it’s sensibility priced and you walk away feeling full in your stomach and wallet.

Good solid restaurant. I’ve tried many items. My favorites are the steak bites at happy hour, the hearty Hobo Joe breakfast omelet, and the seafood pasta at dinner.
Friendly staff and good service. Also, I eat alone a lot so I usually sit at the bar which isn’t always comfortable, but this place has the most comfortable bar chairs I’ve ever sat in!

Great food, great atmosphere. Also, the staff was very helpful on all levels and incredibly accommodating.
I was recommended the «Your New Favorite Sandwich,» which consists of a filet, avocado, chipotle mayo and onion as a sandwich. It was wonderful. The sweet potato fries are also spectacular.
I was just in here quickly for a lunch, but will definitely be back. Every item on the menu sounded wonderful.