Kim O
Food was tasty. Portion size for the Sockeye Salmon was small, but my husband loved the tacos! The nachos and popovers were divine. We'd definitely go back, especially since their seafood is flown in fresh every 24 hours!
Andrew Brabec
Twisted Cork Bistro is a restaurant in Omaha, Nebraska, that serves local, natural food, handcrafted ales, spirits and wines from the Pacific Northwest. The menu features a variety of dishes, including appetizers, salads, entrees, and desserts.
I recently visited Twisted Cork Bistro with my wife for a date night, and we had a great experience. We started with the Crying Crackers appetizer, which was a delicious combination of Piedmontese flank steak, cucumber, pistachio, fiery Jaew sauce, kimchi, and rice crackers. This was our favorite item on the menu, and it was our first time trying kimchi. We really loved it.
For dinner, we had the Prairie Fire flank steak, which is a nine-ounce sliced flank steak with an espresso-cayenne rub, grilled medium rare. The steak comes with fingerling potatoes, apple slaw, and whiskey glaze Granny Smith apples with cinnamon. The steak was cooked perfectly, and the flavors were amazing.
We also had the colossal sea scallops, which were cooked perfectly and served with charred Brussels, pistachio gremolata, and rice. The scallops were incredibly tender and flavorful, and the charred Brussels were a nice touch.
To compliment our meal we enjoyed a bottle of one of the Pacific Northwest wines. The Hedges Family Cabernet Sauvignon did not disappoint. The wine was full-bodied and flavorful, with notes of dark berries, cocoa, and cinnamon. It paired perfectly with the steak and scallops.
Overall, we had a wonderful experience at Twisted Cork Bistro. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was inviting. We would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great dining experience in Omaha.
Cesar Romero
The Early Bird was great. The food was amazing ,the when pigs fly platter is all the bacon all the ways!! The hash and eggs was perfect. Pancakes were phenomenal. Best brunch spot around. The food was definitely worth the wait.
Crystal Reyes
This is not gonna be the only time I go to this restaurant. They are outstanding! And the chef is superb. You're gonna go to this place and end up going here once a week. It's just that good.. I think we sampled be sampled several of the best dishes and just need to go back to try it all!! Presentation, taste, customer service was just incredible!!
I'm gonna have to thank my friend Devin for taking me here! If he didn't, I would have never tried this gem of an eattery!!
Douglas Plachy
Ok, so I don’t wish to be dramatic…but this place is so awesome!!! The food is fresh, sources in an eco-conscious way that is environmentally friendly.
The service is so prompt and the waiter was very willing to answer questions about the various menu items and their nutritional content.
Now for the ground truth…the price…so very reasonable and in most cases less than a chain restaurant. This establishment, owned by a couple from Seattle in the heart of America in Omaha, Nebraska.
I have to admit, I did chuckle about the guests at nearby table talking Nebraska Cornhusker football.
Bottom line…this is a great restaurant!
D. L. T.
First time here, will be back for sure! Delicious food with fast, friendly service.
Robert Weil
My wife and I come in almost every week and sit at the bar. As a result, we've gotten to know restaurant manager / bartender Jennie. She's an engaging and excellent host, and after just a couple of visits, she anticipated our needs based on our past preferences - knowing our favorite wine and mixed drink. This is exactly what we look for in a non-chain restaurant - personal attention delivered with genuine thoughtfulness and care. We've found the greet staff and other waiters/waitresses that Jennie manages to be equally attentive.
Obviously, there's one thing that's even more important than great service - and that's great food. Twisted Cork Bistro has that in spades - over the year and a half that we've been coming here, we've tried nearly every dish - and they are all winners. Of course, we both have our favorites - my wife really loves the Mahi Mahi and the Sea Scallops. I'm a big fan of the Prairie Fire and Hawaiian Ahi. The Bison steak is also over-the-top amazing. The key to most of their dishes is top-notch ingredients and really creative sauce and spice pairings. And speaking of pairings, if you're a wine fan, and you've always wanted to try wines from the Northwest, the selection here of reds and whites at every price point can't be beat.
We moved from Newport Beach in Southern California, where there are any number of amazing restaurants, especially those that serve sea food. The owners are former Seattle, Washington restaurateurs who relocated to Omaha - and they have all their seafood flown in from either the West Coast or Hawaii every 24 hours, so have no doubt about freshness! Their meat offerings feature the best locally grown beef and bison.
Their small bites are equally amazing, and they have a nice abbreviated happy hour menu that will let you get in and out with a great filling meal on a budget.
If you haven't been there, be sure to give it a try. And tell Jennie that Bob and Marya sent you!
Rich Gosnell
Great Bistro setting and vibe. Good selection of wines. Tried the white pinot, had two bottles for 3 people, and took a third bottle home. Food is very good. We had small plates to sample 5 dishes. Mussels were really good, as was Lavosh, shrimp, and ahi tuna. Small charcuterie board was pretty small but delicious. Server's were very friendly and knowledgeable about food and wines.
JEFF PETERS
I highly recommend the Prarie Frie Steak.
Recently remodeled building and deor. Looked good.
A new (disappointing) addition is a surcharge for using plastic payments.
Eric Schnakenberg
Stopped in for lunch for the 1st time after several dinners and it's more of the same. Always excellent. Had shrimp as app and it was amazing. I had the burger and the wife had the tacos. All fantastic.
Heather Klein
We found the Twisted Cork on a visit to Omaha for a birthday celebration. We are so glad we found this place! The food was wonderful and responsibly sourced. Elise was our server and she was knowledgeable and attentive. I frequently have the experience when I travel that people find my gluten sensitivity to be an annoyance in restaurants. Elise made sure that we were well taken care of never gave the impression that she was being put out. Instead, she made us feel welcome and cared for. We enjoyed it so much that we came back for brunch the next morning before leaving town. I would highly recommend this place!
Tracy McLellan
I went to Twisted Cork for the second time yesterday. We shared the cheese plate and then I had the corn chowder and the Twisted Salad. The chowder was amazing! I loved the smokey cumin flavor. It was lite but full of flavor. The salad was also delish! I can hardly wait to have another meal here. Service is amazing and the restaurant has a great atmosphere. Wasn't busy for brunch....will definitely be back!
Jesse Nitzschke
UPDATE: Ok so I am still intrigued by this place and its good reputation so I gave them another chance. I love how they source pretty much everything from the menu locally! This time, I tried the chicken burger and it was truly fantastic. If anything though, I felt like the flavors did not meld together that well but each did stand out in their own right. The sides also made the trip worth it. The bleu cheese apple slaw was amazing like before and I was able to sub the chips for roasted Brussel sprouts and a creative jalapeno vinaigrette dipping sauce. Prices aren't too bad here. A few quips still: The atmosphere doesn't really add much and it is very small. Also, they did overcharge me again for my burger so next time I should ask why. Still definitely worth a stop with many great options supporting the local food scene.
I want to make this review for the restaurant to be aware of something and make sure this type of thing doesn't happen again. I have worked at a restaurant before so I understand some things that happen behind the scenes. I ordered Nebraska's #1 burger, according to Food Network. I ordered it medium instead of medium rare like I usually do because of the pork in it. First off, I got the bun and it was charred black and hard to bite into. Then, biting into the burger, it was also crusty. The burger had no pink at all so was overdone. There also was not much cheese on the burger to differentiate the taste of the cheese from the other things. One plus, the blue cheese apple slaw was delicious! I have to note that my mom and I came in at about 1:30 to eat when they close at 2. I can understand employees being rushed to get out of the store and get lunch for themselves. We could see a few workers preparing their meal in the kitchen. This is understandable but not taking care of your orders is not. For future reference, you will get hit with really bad reviews if you slack off like this. I also got up charged $2 for no reason we could figure out. I tried my mom's brisket hash. We both thought it was amazing. I'm sure the food isn't too bad here so I won't give it a one star review but the service needs a little work.
Melany O'Brien
The. Best. Ever. Anywhere. This place is such a gem in Omaha. The owners are great. The food is great. The staff is great. We love everything about it. Everything on the menus is fresh and delicious. Thank you Twisted Cork.
Jill Lemen
Love this Bistro! Always excellent service and staff,amazing food choices with freshness and variety. Daryl and Laura are great people, don't miss this place. Nice patio seating as well�
Bobbie Vance
The ahi was SO delicious! I live in Florida on the beach near the Kennedy Space Center so I’m use to good seafood. I loved everything about this place-the wine was excellent & the staff was so friendly & professional. Thank you for a great evening!
Beth Ong Marks
They always have an amazing selection of local and other notable beers on tap - and a great rotating wine selection. Try to make it for happy hour - ends 5:30 pm. Great little spot, was about full for dinner already at 6 pm. Smelled really good (we did not eat.)
Rich N Rach Albers
If you haven't visited this place, you are missing out!! Great staff, amazing owners, phenomenonal food!!! Darrell and Laura are some of the most genuine and friendly people!!
Ruth Bugg Robinson
My dinner partner wanted something that was on the lunch menu and not offered on the dinner menu, but Hayley, not sure if that is the correct spelling went above and beyond to see if it could happen and sure enough she made it happen and it was awesome. Ty so much. So great. Now just get some Red Zin on your wine menu selections.
Ashley Weaver
Incredible salmon poke stack appetizer and ginger martini! Cheese plate was lovely, too.
Wil Klu
Great food, excellent service, selectively curated craft beer selection.
Ryan Auld
Food is amazing! Great staff and atmosphere will be in again soon!
Elayne Woods Jones
Great service and delicious food. I really liked the cozy atmosphere and am excited to get back there!
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