Omaha Prime
Old Market, Omaha
Restaurant in Omaha, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Business Casual
Why go
Omaha Prime is the practical Old Market pick for a classic steakhouse dinner, especially when the group wants a central location and familiar occasion format. Choose 801 Chophouse for a more defined steakhouse brand feel, Dynamite Woodfire Grill for a fire-led room, or V. Mertz for a quieter, more intimate dinner.
About Omaha Prime
Omaha Prime is an evening option in Omaha, open Monday through Saturday and closed Sunday. It opens at 5 PM, closes at 9 PM Monday through Thursday, and closes at 10 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Use it as a practical dinner-planning pick rather than a menu deep dive. The safest way to evaluate Omaha Prime is by timing, dress code, and how it fits into an Omaha dinner plan.
Use it for dinner planning, not for menu discovery
Omaha Prime is best considered when the group wants an evening meal in Omaha and can work within a Monday-to-Saturday dinner schedule. It is not a lunch pick, and Sunday is not an option.
If the decision is between here and 801 Chophouse, compare the practical details that matter for the night: timing, preferred setting, and how each fits the group's plans. Dynamite Woodfire Grill, J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood, Lone Tree Landing, and V. Mertz can also be useful comparison points for diners considering other options.
The group-dinner read
For groups, the main advantages are the evening schedule and the business-casual dress code. Omaha Prime may fit a planned dinner better than an improvised meal, especially because the hours are concentrated in the evening and the restaurant is closed on Sunday.
For readers comparing dining options broadly, confirm current details directly with each venue before making a plan. If the night is still undefined, compare Omaha Prime against other restaurants by hours, dress expectations, and how well each option fits the evening.
Planning details
- Location
- 415 S 11th St, Omaha, NE 68102
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- omaha-prime.com
- Phone
- +14023417040
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Omaha Prime sits squarely in the city's high-end steakhouse tradition, occupying a downtown address whose older buildings lend formal bones and urban character. The restaurant reads as an elevated, occasion-driven room where presentation and an ambitious wine list are part of the experience. Its placement on S 11th St, apart from the more casual Old Market, attracts a crowd that skews toward business diners and guests treating the meal as a planned event. The overall impression is one of composed refinement: serious about steaks, polished in delivery, and comfortably anchored in Omaha’s beef-centered culture.
Best For
This is a dinner destination tailored to business dinners, date nights and celebrations, and it also works well as a pre-event stop for performances or arena evenings at the nearby CHI Health Center. The menu’s steakhouse focus and the restaurant’s position in the downtown core make evening service the natural highlight; diners come for the main event rather than quick casual meals. Expect the sort of service and wine program suited to special occasions and professional entertaining, with an emphasis on thoughtful pacing and a composed dining rhythm.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the house specialties: the Filet Mignon and Bone-In Ribeye represent the core of the steakhouse offering, while the Crab Cakes are a reliable seafood signature. Ask your server to recommend a wine that complements rich cuts; the staff’s guidance is a sensible way to navigate an extensive list. If you’re dining before an arena event, allow time for a composed meal rather than a rush; the restaurant’s approach favors presentation and pacing over quick turnover.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy elegance with exposed brick, historic ambiance, and warm lighting creating a welcoming classic steakhouse atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Cocktails
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- Filet Mignon
- Bone-In Ribeye
- Crab Cakes
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 415 S 11th St, Omaha, NE 68102
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the goal is a more polished steakhouse brand experience, choose 801 Chophouse. If the group wants a quieter dinner with more intimate-room energy, choose V. Mertz.
Restaurant context
How Omaha Prime compares in Omaha
Choose Omaha Prime when the priority is a classic downtown steakhouse dinner with low decision friction. 801 Chophouse is the stronger cross-shop for diners who want a more clearly branded steakhouse experience, while Omaha Prime is the simpler Old Market play when location and category matter more than a highly defined concept.
Dynamite Woodfire Grill is the better fit for diners who want a wood-fire angle and a more contemporary grill-room feel. J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood is the peer to consider when the table wants steak and seafood in a broader suburban-style steakhouse format.
For a quieter or more intimate dinner, V. Mertz is the smarter alternative. Lone Tree Landing belongs in the comparison set for readers who are less tied to the steakhouse category and more focused on an easy Omaha dinner with a different room feel.
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Compare Omaha Prime
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha Prime | Omaha | No published awards |
| V. Mertz | Omaha | No published awards |
| Lone Tree Landing | Omaha | No published awards |
| Dynamite Woodfire Grill | Omaha | No published awards |
| 801 Chophouse | Omaha | No published awards |
| J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood | Omaha | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Omaha Prime?
Plan for dinner rather than lunch. Omaha Prime is open Monday through Thursday from 5 PM to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 5 PM to 10 PM, and closed Sunday.
What should a first-timer know about Omaha Prime?
Plan around evening hours in Omaha rather than a midday visit. Omaha Prime opens at 5 PM Monday through Saturday, closes at 9 PM most weeknights, stays open until 10 PM on Friday and Saturday, and is closed Sunday. If you are comparing other options, Dynamite Woodfire Grill is another choice to review.
What should I wear to Omaha Prime?
The dress code is business casual. That makes neat, polished dinner attire a sensible choice. For a different comparison, Lone Tree Landing may be worth considering.
Is Omaha Prime good for a special occasion?
It can work for a planned dinner if the hours and business-casual dress code fit the occasion. The strongest planning factors are its evening schedule, later Friday and Saturday closing time, and Sunday closure. V. Mertz is another option to compare for a planned night out.
