5 Underrated Restaurants in Downtown, Lincoln NE Worth Trying
Updated 11 October 2026 · 5 restaurants in Downtown, Lincoln NE considered · Ranked from Google ratings
Some Downtown Lincoln, Nebraska restaurants have strong Google ratings but far fewer reviews than the busiest places, which makes them easy to overlook. This guide lists restaurants rated 4.4 or higher on Google with fewer than 400 reviews. It is a starting point for diners who want to try something less crowded, and it does not claim these places are better than the others. Five qualifying businesses were considered. Each entry shows the address, hours, price range where listed, and what reviewers mention, including criticisms.
#1
Greggos
★ 4.7 (60 Google reviews)American restaurant$10–20 per person
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Greggos is an American restaurant rated 4.7 from 60 Google reviews, priced $10 to $20, at 601 P St, Suite 102. Hours are 8:30 am to 2 pm from Tuesday to Friday, 9 am to 2 pm on Monday, and it is closed on weekends. Google lists breakfast, lunch, great coffee, a salad bar and casual, cozy seating. Reviewers mention Taco Tuesday, meatloaf with potato salad, daily specials and snack bars.
Best for: Breakfast and lunch specials with coffee
- Address
- 601 P St Ste 102, Lincoln, NE 68508, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8:30 am–2 pm; Mon 9 am–2 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 8:30 am–2 pm; Tue 8:30 am–2 pm; Wed 8:30 am–2 pm
#2
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. Hours are 4 pm to midnight on Friday and Saturday and 4 to 10 pm from Tuesday to Thursday, with Mondays and Sundays closed. Reviewers call the shareable appetizers a fan favorite and reasonably priced, praise the range of specialty mules, and like the copper mugs for photos. One reviewer found the tacos fantastic.
Best for: Shareable appetizers and specialty mules
- 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
#3
Delizioso
★ 4.5 (288 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Delizioso is a pizza restaurant rated 4.5 from 288 Google reviews, at 3001 NW 12th St. Hours are 11 am to 8 pm on weekdays, 5 to 8 pm on Saturday, and closed on Sunday. Reviewers describe a small spot that is hard to find but worth the drive, praise the bacon cheeseburger pizza and mango habanero wings, and say the pizza was hot and fresh. One takeout pasta order was greasy, and that reviewer said the call ended abruptly.
Best for: Out-of-the-way takeout pizza and wings
- Address
- 3001 NW 12th St, Lincoln, NE 68521, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–8 pm; Mon 11 am–8 pm; Sat 5–8 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–8 pm; Tue 11 am–8 pm; Wed 11 am–8 pm
#4
Yia Yia's
★ 4.4 (318 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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The Yia Yia's location at 2840 S 70th St, Suite 5, is rated 4.4 from 318 Google reviews. Hours are 11 am to 9 pm on most days and noon to 9 pm on Sunday. Reviewers say the thin crust is crispy with some chew, the combinations are unusual and work well together, and the bread served with a large pizza is soft. Other reviewers felt the sauce and crust lacked flavor, and one described the take-out pizza as cardboard-like.
Best for: Thin-crust pizza with unusual toppings
- Address
- 2840 S 70th St Ste 5, Lincoln, NE 68506, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–9 pm; Sun 12–9 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#5
Fleetwood
★ 4.4 (308 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Fleetwood is a restaurant rated 4.4 from 308 Google reviews, at 801 O St, Apt 100. Hours are 4 to 10 pm on Friday, 9 am to 10 pm on Saturday, 9 am to 9 pm on Sunday, and 4 to 9 pm Monday through Thursday. Reviewers mention a glazed pork chop, beef burgundy, chicken fried chicken, a wide drinks list, and music kept at a conversational volume. One reviewer found the pork chop tougher than expected.
Best for: Comfort dishes and a relaxed dinner
- Address
- 801 O St Apt 100, Lincoln, NE 68508, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4–10 pm; Mon 4–9 pm; Sat 9 am–10 pm; Sun 9 am–9 pm; Thu 4–9 pm; Tue 4–9 pm; Wed 4–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 restaurants in Downtown, Lincoln NE with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. 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
- For an early start, Greggos opens at 8:30 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?
Greggos ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 60 reviews. The Copper Kettle Mule Bar and Eatery is second at 4.6 from 324 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Lincoln NE are open late?
The Copper Kettle Mule Bar and Eatery stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Greggos $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Greggos.
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