Restaurant in Omaha, United States

V. Mertz

Name: V. Mertz
Address: 1022 Howard St, Omaha, NE 68102, Omaha, US
Telephone: (402) 345-8980

150Pearl Points

Quiet wine dinner

About V. Mertz

V. Mertz is the Omaha pick for a quieter, wine-led dinner rather than a steakhouse-forward night. The 2026 Star Wine List recognition gives it a stronger trust signal for bottle-focused diners, while easy booking makes it useful for a polished dinner without heavy advance planning.

V. Mertz is an Omaha dinner option with verified evening hours, a smart-casual dress code, Star Wine List recognition in 2026. Beyond those confirmed details, this guide does not assume a specific cuisine, chef, menu format, price point, or room style.

A verified Omaha dinner option with Star Wine List recognition

The clearest documented signal for V. Mertz is its Star Wine List recognition in 2026. That makes it a relevant choice for diners considering a dinner in Omaha, while still leaving menu, pricing, service-format expectations to be confirmed directly with the restaurant.

Because cuisine, chef, menu format, pricing are not part of the confirmed profile here, this is not the page to over-prescribe dishes or promise a specific spend. Treat it as an Omaha dinner option where the safest approach is to review current details before going. For diners comparing it with other named options, the alternatives below may be useful reference points.

Who should choose it over the obvious alternatives

Pick V. Mertz if you want an Omaha dinner with a smart-casual standard and a documented Star Wine List credential. If your group wants to compare before deciding, consider Omaha Prime, 801 Chophouse, J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood, Dynamite Woodfire Grill, or Lone Tree Landing.

For a broader scan of the city, use Our full Omaha restaurants guide. If the trip needs more than dinner, also see Our full Omaha hotels guide, Our full Omaha bars guide, Our full Omaha wineries guide, Our full Omaha experiences guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are alternatives to V. Mertz?

For other options to compare, consider Omaha Prime, 801 Chophouse, J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood, Dynamite Woodfire Grill, Lone Tree Landing. Choose V. Mertz if its Star Wine List recognition is an important part of your dinner decision.

Is V. Mertz good for a special occasion?

V. Mertz can fit a planned Omaha dinner if its evening hours, smart-casual dress code, Star Wine List recognition match what you want. Confirm current menu and reservation details directly before booking.

What should a first-timer know about V. Mertz?

V. Mertz is in Omaha, has Star Wine List recognition, follows an evening schedule: closed Monday; open Tuesday through Thursday from 5:30–8 PM, Friday and Saturday from 5:30–9 PM, Sunday from 5:30–8 PM.

Is lunch or dinner better at V. Mertz?

Dinner is the verified option. The confirmed hours begin at 5:30 PM, no lunch hours are listed in the verified information.

What should I order at V. Mertz?

The verified information does not include specific dishes or menu format, so check the current menu before you go. The documented credential to note is Star Wine List recognition.

What should I wear to V. Mertz?

The verified dress code is smart casual. Aim for polished, comfortable dinner attire.

How far ahead should I book V. Mertz?

The verified information does not specify booking difficulty or how far ahead to reserve. Plan around the confirmed evening hours and check current reservation availability directly.

Location

1022 Howard St, Omaha, NE 68102

Omaha, United States

Compare V. Mertz

V. Mertz Omaha and similar venues

Venue	Location	Awards
V. Mertz	Omaha	Star Wine List (2026)
Omaha Prime	Omaha	,
Lone Tree Landing	Omaha	,
Dynamite Woodfire Grill	Omaha	,
801 Chophouse	Omaha	,
J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood	Omaha	,

How V. Mertz Omaha compares with similar nearby venues.

Also Consider

Omaha Prime, Notable alternative
Lone Tree Landing, Notable alternative
Dynamite Woodfire Grill, Notable alternative
801 Chophouse, Notable alternative
J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood, Notable alternative

How V. Mertz compares in Omaha

Choose V. Mertz when the decision is about a calmer room and wine focus. Omaha Prime, 801 Chophouse, J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood are the more obvious calls for steakhouse expectations: familiar ordering, group-friendly choices, a clearer meat-and-seafood brief.

Dynamite Woodfire Grill is the better fit if the appeal is open-fire energy and a more immediate sense of occasion. V. Mertz is the better choice for a lower-volume dinner where the table wants to talk and spend more attention on wine. Lone Tree Landing is the cross-shop when the goal is simply another Omaha dinner option rather than a chophouse-style booking.

On booking ease, V. Mertz has the advantage: it is marked easy to book, so it works well as a polished backup when the steakhouse names feel too predictable or too group-oriented. For a can't-miss business dinner, choose 801 Chophouse or Omaha Prime; for a quieter date or wine-aware dinner, choose V. Mertz.