Brand New Omaha Spots in 2024
Even while it’s been a challenging year for many small businesses, we still saw a BUNCH of new places open in Omaha during 2024.
Here’s a (not entirely comprehensive) list of locally-owned restaurants and retail shops that opened around town during this year. Let’s show ‘em some local love and support them however you’re can!
African Cocktail Lounge
An African-inspired bar with cocktails and finger foods.
7215 Blondo St, Omaha, NE 68134 (Benson)
Ajisai Sushi
A restaurant serving Japanese dishes and all-you-can-eat sushi.
163 N 78th St Ste 163, Omaha, NE 68114 (Central O)
burning bridges
Previously a food truck, now open with their own brick & mortar location.
14544 W Center Rd, Omaha, NE 68144 (West O)
Capitol Arcade
An arcade bar with a mirror maze and more.
1002 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68102 (Capitol District
Cattle Call
A wine and cocktail bar serving late night bites.
300 S 16th St, Omaha, NE 68102 (Downtown)
Centi
A gelato and crêpe spot that moved from a shared space to their own location.
501 S 11th St, Omaha, NE 68102 (Old Market)
Châm Pang Lanes & Ghost Donkey
A duckpin bowling alley with an attached Mexican-inspired restaurant and bar.
910 Harney St, Omaha, NE 68102 (Downtown)
Circo & Tarot Room
A fine dining restaurant serving contemporary food, wine, cocktails, and local beer, with an attached “speakeasy.”
19102 Q St #114, Omaha, NE 68135 (West O)
Clio
A Mediterranean fine dining restaurant that also offers a monthly wine club.
1202 Howard St, Omaha, NE 68102 (Old Market)
Craftea Apothecary & Tea Shop
A shop run by a mother-daughter team offering handcrafted herbs, teas, salves, and giftable items.
1217 Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE 68102 (Downtown)
The Dandy Lion
An upscale neighborhood bar and lounge.
15475 Ruggles St Suite 108, Omaha, NE 68116 (West O)
Dolomoti Pizzeria
A pizza shop serving wood-fired sourdough pizza with a northern Italian influence.
1105 N 13th St, Omaha, NE 68102 (Downtown)
Dumpling Empire
A Chinese restaurant serving soup dumplings, wontons, stir fry, and more.
5413 S 72nd St #116, Omaha, NE 68127 (South O)
Golden Apple Buffet
A buffet restaurant serving a variety of Chinese dishes, pho, sushi, and more.
9614 S 71st Plaza #111, Papillion, NE 68133
Happy Mango Bakery
A family-owned and operated bakery offering to-go treats and custom orders, along with baking classes.
9635 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128
Heirloom Fine Foods Market & Café
A neighborhood bodega and cafe offering gourmet products and fresh plates.
1210 Nicholas St, Omaha, NE 68102 (Millwork Commons)
Kawaii Tea Time
An Asian fusion spot serving boba tea and sushi.
1210 Nicholas St, Omaha, NE 68102 (Millwork Commons)
Legacy Chophouse
A modern-rustic steakhouse that sources locally grown ingredients.
17070 Wright Plaza #100, Omaha, NE 68130 (West O)
Memoir
An American grill meets fine dining.
930 Harney St, Omaha, NE 68102 (Downtown)
Milk Tea Lounge
A shop offering boba tea, acai bowls, and sorbet.
14533 W Center Rd, Omaha, NE 68144 (West O)
Miranda’s Taqueria y Pupeseria
A restaurant serving a blend of Mexican and Salvadorian dishes.
11036 Elm St, Omaha, NE 68144 (Rockbrook Village)
Ooh De Lally & La Bodega
A fine dining restaurant that partners with MCC’s reentry program, plus a bodega underneath.
4916 Underwood Ave, Omaha, NE 68132 (Dundee)
The Pen & Dagger
A bookstore specializing in fantasy, science fiction, nonfiction, and romance novels, among more.
7861 Main St Suite C, La Vista, NE 68128 (La Vista City Centre)
Popcorn & Cocktails
A bar serving gourmet popcorn and craft cocktails.
1118 Howard St, Omaha, NE 68102 (Old Market)
Rebel Rise
An entirely gluten free cottage bakery offering sweet and savory treats for delivery or pickup.
10717 Virginia Plaza Ste 121, La Vista, NE 68128
The Rosy Clay Co.
A pottery studio for paint your own pottery, wheel throwing, workshops, and classes.
138 N Washington St Suite 101, Papillion, NE 68046 (Downtown Papillion)
Sabaidee Thai Lao Cuisine
A family-owned Thai and Lao restaurant.
4102 Twin Creek Dr, Bellevue, NE 68123
Sip and Spice
A woman-owned Thai and boba tea restaurant.
6610 S 168th St #10, Omaha, NE 68135 (Southwest O)
Snowy Sundaes
A family-owned dessert spot with bubble tea, shaved ice, and Asian desserts.
6015 Maple St, Omaha, NE 68104 (Benson)
Sweetbeans Coffee Co
A coffee shop serving artisinal roasted coffee.
18960 Edna St Suite 104, Omaha, NE 68136 (West O)
The Tenant
An Asian-inspired smokehouse and rooftop bar.
6201 Maple St, Omaha, NE 68104 (Benson)
Tom Yum Knook
A family-owned Thai restaurant serving authentic dishes, boba tea, and desserts.
1401 E Gold Coast Rd #200, Papillion, NE 68046
True American Bar & Spirits
A 70’s themed bar serving cocktails in a retro atmosphere.
3710 Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE 68105 (Midtown)
The Vault
A “speakeasy” serving handcrafted cocktails.
10730 Pacific St Suite 020, Omaha, NE 68114 (Regency Landing)
