5 Restaurants Open Late in Downtown, Lincoln NE
Updated 11 October 2026 · 10 restaurants in Downtown, Lincoln NE considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list is for anyone who needs dinner, a drink or a snack in Downtown Lincoln, Nebraska, after the usual dinner hours. It includes restaurants that stay open until midnight or later on at least one day of the week. Places are ordered by Google rating, and ten qualifying businesses were considered. Each entry lists the address, the hours, the price range where Google shows one, and a summary of what reviewers say, including both praise and complaints.
#1
Pita & Naan
★ 4.9 (1,151 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Pita & Naan is a restaurant rated 4.9 from 1,151 Google reviews, at 1434 O St. Hours run until 2:30 am on Friday and Saturday and close at 10 pm Monday through Thursday, with a Sunday close at 8 pm. Reviewers mention butter chicken, spicy chicken shawarma with garlic naan, a baklava cheesecake and a tzatziki sauce they liked. One reviewer said a manager checked on the table during the meal.
Best for: Late dinner with naan and shawarma
- Address
- 1434 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–8 pm; Thu 10:30 am–10 pm; Tue 10:30 am–10 pm; Wed 10:30 am–10 pm
#2
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. It is open until 2:30 am on Friday and Saturday and until 10 pm on other days. Google lists catering, counter service, dine-in, takeaway and live music. Reviewers describe the food as very good, mention the crinkle fries and gyro salad, and note quick service.
Best for: Late Mediterranean takeout and dine-in
- 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
#3
The Copper Kettle Mule Bar and Eatery
★ 4.6 (324 Google reviews)Restaurant
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The Copper Kettle Mule Bar and Eatery is rated 4.6 from 324 Google reviews, at 230 N 12th St, Suite 1. It opens at 4 pm and runs until midnight on Friday and Saturday, while Tuesday through Thursday it closes at 10 pm. Reviewers mention tacos with flour tortillas, honey bourbon and teriyaki wings, nachos, and mules served in copper mugs. One reviewer praised the Taco Tuesday deal.
Best for: Mules and tacos on weekend nights
- Address
- 230 N 12th St Ste. 1, Lincoln, NE 68508, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4 pm–12 am; Mon Closed; Sat 4 pm–12 am; Sun Closed; Thu 4–10 pm; Tue 4–10 pm; Wed 4–10 pm
#4
Patty's Pub
★ 4.4 (1,025 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Patty's Pub is rated 4.4 from 1,025 Google reviews, at 311 N Cotner Blvd. Hours run from 11 am to 2 am Monday through Saturday and from noon to 10 pm on Sunday. Reviewers mention a signature pizza, a portobello appetizer with chipotle ranch, sweet potato fries, individual-size pizzas, and fast service on a busy Friday.
Best for: Pizza and pub food late into the night
- Address
- 311 N Cotner Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68505, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–2 am; Mon 11 am–2 am; Sat 11 am–2 am; Sun 12–10 pm; Thu 11 am–2 am; Tue 11 am–2 am; Wed 11 am–2 am
#5
Ramos Pizza
★ 4.3 (1,273 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Ramos Pizza is a pizza restaurant rated 4.3 from 1,273 Google reviews, priced $10 to $20, at 2435 S 48th St. It is open until 2 am from Monday through Saturday and from noon until 2 am on Sunday. Google lists happy-hour food and drinks, beer and cocktails, sports viewing and late-night food. Reviewers mention a cauliflower-crust pizza with cream cheese and pepperoni, while others found the ribs tough and a BBQ brisket pizza disappointing.
Best for: Late pizza with beer and cocktails
- Address
- 2435 S 48th St, Lincoln, NE 68506, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–2 am; Mon 11 am–2 am; Sat 11 am–2 am; Sun 12 pm–2 am; Thu 11 am–2 am; Tue 11 am–2 am; Wed 11 am–2 am
How we made this list
We looked at 10 restaurants in Downtown, Lincoln NE with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then open until midnight or later on at least one day, 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
- 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?
Pita & Naan ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 1,151 reviews. Sultan's Kite is second at 4.7 from 1,927 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Lincoln NE are open late?
Pita & Naan stays open until 2:30 am; Sultan's Kite stays open until 2:30 am; The Copper Kettle Mule Bar and Eatery stays open until 12 am; Patty's Pub stays open until 2 am; Ramos Pizza stays open until 2 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Sultan's Kite $10–20; Ramos Pizza $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Sultan's Kite and Ramos Pizza.
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