5 Best Family-Friendly Restaurants in Downtown, Lincoln NE
Updated 11 October 2026 · 14 restaurants in Downtown, Lincoln NE considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide is for families choosing where to eat in Downtown Lincoln, Nebraska. The list starts with restaurants that Google marks as family friendly, then ranks them by rating. Each one shows the cuisine, price range where available, hours, and wheelchair access as Google records it. Review content is described only as what reviewers mention, so the notes reflect other diners' experiences rather than our own visits. Thirteen qualifying businesses were considered.
#1
Sultan's Kite
★ 4.7 (1,927 Google reviews)Mediterranean restaurant$10–20 per person
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Sultan's Kite is a Mediterranean restaurant rated 4.7 from 1,927 Google reviews, priced $10 to $20, at 1309 O St. Hours run 10:30 am to 10 pm on most days and until 2:30 am on Friday and Saturday. Reviewers mention generous gyro salads, crinkle fries and fast counter service, along with a clean dining room. One reviewer said a small kids menu would help, and another found the chicken shawarma a little dry.
Best for: Casual meals with quick service
- Address
- 1309 O St, Lincoln, NE 68508, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10:30 am–2:30 am; Mon 10:30 am–10 pm; Sat 10:30 am–2:30 am; Sun 10:30 am–10 pm; Thu 10:30 am–10 pm; Tue 10:30 am–10 pm; Wed 10:30 am–10 pm
#2
Honest Abe's - Downtown
★ 4.6 (2,047 Google reviews)Hamburger restaurant$10–20 per person
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Honest Abe's - Downtown is a hamburger restaurant rated 4.6 from 2,047 Google reviews, priced $10 to $20, at 126 N 14th St. It is open daily from 11 am to 9 pm, with counter service, outdoor seating and a restroom. Reviewers mention fries that one family rated highly, friendly staff, and gluten-free chicken tenders. Google also lists quick bites, dessert and vegetarian options.
Best for: Burgers and fries for a relaxed family dinner
- Address
- 126 N 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68508, United States
- Hours
- daily 11 am–9 pm
#3
Piedmont Bistro
★ 4.6 (1,266 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–30 per person
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Piedmont Bistro is a restaurant rated 4.6 from 1,266 Google reviews, priced $20 to $30, at 1265 S Cotner Blvd, Suite 38. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Google lists a fireplace and outdoor seating. Reviewers mention easy online reservations, an Asian chicken salad, beet fries with dipping sauce and a soup of the day. One reviewer said guests were seated at the bar while tables were empty, and a breakfast dish arrived burnt and not warm.
Best for: Brunch and a fireplace setting
- Address
- 1265 S Cotner Blvd Ste 38, Lincoln, NE 68510, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 8 am–10 pm; Sun 8 am–3 pm, 4–9 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#4
Villa Amore
★ 4.6 (1,020 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$20–30 per person
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Villa Amore is an Italian restaurant rated 4.6 from 1,020 Google reviews, priced $20 to $30, at 5353 N 27th St. It is open from 11 am most days, closing at 10 pm, and at 9 pm on Sundays. Google lists curbside pickup, delivery and outdoor seating. Reviewers describe a warm, cozy room, complimentary bread with butter and dipping oil, a chicken potato soup served with entrees, veal marsala and a lemon cake. Some suggest booking a table around the 5 to 7 pm rush.
Best for: Date night and celebrations
- Address
- 5353 N 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68521, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–10 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
#5
Lazlo's Brewery & Grill - Haymarket
★ 4.5 (3,531 Google reviews)Bar & grill$20–30 per person
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Lazlo's Brewery & Grill - Haymarket is a bar and grill rated 4.5 from 3,531 Google reviews, priced $20 to $30, at 210 N 7th St. It opens at 11 am and closes between 10:30 and 11 pm. Reviewers mention thick burgers such as the Shoulda Woulda Gouda, a beer selection that includes Third Stone Brown, naked nachos, and a full menu even on a crowded night. Google lists sports viewing, outdoor seating and cocktails.
Best for: Casual burgers with outdoor seating
- Address
- 210 N 7th St, Lincoln, NE 68508, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–11 pm; Mon 11 am–10:30 pm; Sat 11 am–11 pm; Sun 11 am–10:30 pm; Thu 11 am–10:30 pm; Tue 11 am–10:30 pm; Wed 11 am–10:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 14 restaurants in Downtown, Lincoln NE with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Family friendly”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Piedmont Bistro and Villa Amore take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Piedmont Bistro opens at 8 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Sultan's Kite ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 1,927 reviews. Honest Abe's - Downtown is second at 4.6 from 2,047 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Lincoln NE are open late?
Sultan's Kite stays open until 2:30 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Sultan's Kite $10–20; Honest Abe's - Downtown $10–20; Piedmont Bistro $20–30; Villa Amore $20–30; Lazlo's Brewery & Grill - Haymarket $20–30.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Sultan's Kite, Piedmont Bistro, Villa Amore and Lazlo's Brewery & Grill - Haymarket.
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