So how does this work?
We pick our top choices based on the quality of the food, service, and consistency over time. We’ll start off by giving you the best options overall for dining in Lincoln and then follow up with links to different types of restaurants in different neighborhoods at the end of this page.
Best Restaurants Lincoln
Highlands Great Wall Description: Basic Chinese eatery with lunch deals. Classic menu of Chinese eats in a simple setup also offering a lengthy list of lunch specials. Address: 5701 NW 1st St, Lincoln, NE 68521, United States Phone Number: +1 402-438-8888 Website: https://highlandsgreatwalltogo.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 12-9:30PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 11AM-9:30PM | Wednesday: …
China Inn Restaurant Description: Chinese eatery with homestyle choices. Unpretentious outpost for Chinese cuisine, with homestyle items like crispy chicken & salty riblets. Address: 2662 Cornhusker Hwy #8, Lincoln, NE 68521, United States Phone Number: +1 402-466-8242 Website: https://china-inn-restaurant.business.site/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 11AM-3PM, 5-9PM | Wednesday: 11AM-3PM, 5-9PM | …
Zhang’s Description: Low-key spot for Chinese fare. Counter-serve eatery serving a wide range of familiar Cantonese & Mandarin dishes, plus specials. Address: 1550 S Coddington Ave H, Lincoln, NE 68522, United States Phone Number: +1 402-435-1833 Website: https://www.zhangslincoln.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11:30AM-9:30PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 10:30AM-9:30PM | Wednesday: 10:30AM-9:30PM | Thursday: 10:30AM-9:30PM | …
Imperial Palace Description: Chinese spot with elaborate Asian decor. Chinese-American eats plus a menu of traditional options in quarters with intricate Asian design. Address: 701 N 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68503, United States Phone Number: +1 402-474-2688 Website: http://www.imperialpalacene.net/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-2:30PM, 4:30-9:30PM | Monday: 11AM-2:30PM, 4:30-9:30PM | Tuesday: 11AM-2:30PM, 4:30-9:30PM | Wednesday: 11AM-2:30PM, …
China Buffet & Mongolian Grille Description: All-you-can-eat Asian standards. Local branch outlet with an extensive buffet & Mongolian grill offering all-you-can-eat Asian grub. Address: 120 N 66th St, Lincoln, NE 68505, United States Phone Number: +1 402-470-0265 Website: http://www.chinabuffetlincoln.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=website Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 11AM-9PM | Tuesday: 11AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11AM-9PM | Thursday: 11AM-9PM …
Panda Express Description: Simple Chinese fast-food chain. Fast-food chain for Chinese standards, including some health-conscious options. Address: 6100 O St, Lincoln, NE 68505, United States Phone Number: +1 402-466-5212 Website: https://www.pandaexpress.com/userlocation/1214/NE/Lincoln/6100-O-St Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-7PM | Monday: 10AM-9PM | Tuesday: 10AM-9PM | Wednesday: 10AM-9PM | Thursday: 10AM-9PM | Friday: 10AM-9PM | Saturday: 10AM-9PM
Panda Express Description: Simple Chinese fast-food chain. Fast-food chain for Chinese standards, including some health-conscious options. Address: 1540 Pine Lake Rd, Lincoln, NE 68512, United States Phone Number: +1 402-858-9977 Website: https://www.pandaexpress.com/userlocation/3030/NE/Lincoln/1540-Pine-Lake-Rd Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 10:30AM-9PM | Tuesday: 10:30AM-9PM | Wednesday: 10:30AM-9PM | Thursday: 10:30AM-9PM | Friday: 10:30AM-9:30PM | Saturday: 10:30AM-9:30PM
Dragon Villa Description: Casual Chinese eatery with typical fare. Informal restaurant serving familiar Chinese food such as crab rangoon & orange chicken. Address: Tiffany Plaza Shopping Center, 609 Smithfield Ave, Lincoln, RI 02865, United States Phone Number: +1 401-723-9330 Website: https://www.dragonvillari.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11:30AM-9:30PM | Monday: 11:30AM-9:30PM | Tuesday: 11:30AM-9:30PM | Wednesday: 11:30AM-9:30PM | …
Panda Express Description: Simple Chinese fast-food chain. Fast-food chain for Chinese standards, including some health-conscious options. Address: 105 Ferrari Ranch Rd, Lincoln, CA 95648, United States Phone Number: +1 916-253-3346 Website: https://www.pandaexpress.com/userlocation/1143/CA/Lincoln/105-Ferrari-Ranch-Road Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-9:30PM | Monday: 10AM-9:30PM | Tuesday: 10AM-9:30PM | Wednesday: 10AM-9:30PM | Thursday: 10AM-9:30PM | Friday: 10AM-9:30PM | Saturday: 10AM-10PM
High Peak Asian Restaurant Description: . Address: 7042 Van Dorn St, Lincoln, NE 68506, United States Phone Number: +1 402-904-7300 Website: https://highpeakasian.wixsite.com/highpeakasianrestaur Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 11AM-2:30PM, 5-9PM | Tuesday: 11AM-2:30PM, 5-9PM | Wednesday: 11AM-2:30PM, 5-9PM | Thursday: 11AM-2:30PM, 5-9PM | Friday: 11AM-2:30PM, 5-9PM | Saturday: 11AM-2:30PM, 5-9PM
Panda Express Description: Simple Chinese fast-food chain. Fast-food chain for Chinese standards, including some health-conscious options. Address: 1317 Q St Suite 140, Lincoln, NE 68508, United States Phone Number: +1 402-475-0008 Website: https://www.pandaexpress.com/userlocation/2190/NE/Lincoln/1317-Q-Street-Suite-140 Store Hours: Sunday: 10:30AM-9PM | Monday: 10:30AM-9PM | Tuesday: 10:30AM-9PM | Wednesday: 10:30AM-9PM | Thursday: 10:30AM-9PM | Friday: 10:30AM-10PM | Saturday: 10:30AM-10PM
China Buffet & Mongolian Grille Description: All-you-can-eat Asian standards. Local branch outlet with an extensive buffet & Mongolian grill offering all-you-can-eat Asian grub. Address: 120 N 66th St, Lincoln, NE 68505, United States Phone Number: +1 402-470-0265 Website: http://www.chinabuffetlincoln.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=website Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 11AM-9PM | Tuesday: 11AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11AM-9PM | Thursday: 11AM-9PM …
Golden China Description: Basic standby for hearty Chinese meals. Unfussy counter-serve eatery in a strip mall preparing sizable Chinese dishes to eat in or take out. Address: 8244 Northern Lights Dr, Lincoln, NE 68505, United States Phone Number: +1 402-465-8221 Website: http://www.goldenchinalincolnne.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-10PM | Monday: 11AM-10PM | Tuesday: 11AM-10PM | Wednesday: 11AM-10PM …
Highlands Great Wall Description: Basic Chinese eatery with lunch deals. Classic menu of Chinese eats in a simple setup also offering a lengthy list of lunch specials. Address: 5701 NW 1st St, Lincoln, NE 68521, United States Phone Number: +1 402-438-8888 Website: https://highlandsgreatwalltogo.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 12-9:30PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 11AM-9:30PM | Wednesday: …
Rolling Wok Description: Standard Chinese eats & delivery service. No-nonsense outlet dispensing familiar Chinese food, along with takeout & delivery service. Address: 2600 S 48th St #1, Lincoln, NE 68506, United States Phone Number: +1 402-483-6029 Website: http://facebook.com/rollingwoklincoln Store Hours: Sunday: 12-9PM | Monday: 11AM-9PM | Tuesday: 11AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11AM-9PM | Thursday: 11AM-9PM | …
Zhang’s Description: Low-key spot for Chinese fare. Counter-serve eatery serving a wide range of familiar Cantonese & Mandarin dishes, plus specials. Address: 1550 S Coddington Ave H, Lincoln, NE 68522, United States Phone Number: +1 402-435-1833 Website: https://www.zhangslincoln.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11:30AM-9:30PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 10:30AM-9:30PM | Wednesday: 10:30AM-9:30PM | Thursday: 10:30AM-9:30PM | …
Imperial Palace Description: Chinese spot with elaborate Asian decor. Chinese-American eats plus a menu of traditional options in quarters with intricate Asian design. Address: 701 N 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68503, United States Phone Number: +1 402-474-2688 Website: http://www.imperialpalacene.net/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-2:30PM, 4:30-9:30PM | Monday: 11AM-2:30PM, 4:30-9:30PM | Tuesday: 11AM-2:30PM, 4:30-9:30PM | Wednesday: 11AM-2:30PM, …
China Inn Restaurant Description: Chinese eatery with homestyle choices. Unpretentious outpost for Chinese cuisine, with homestyle items like crispy chicken & salty riblets. Address: 2662 Cornhusker Hwy #8, Lincoln, NE 68521, United States Phone Number: +1 402-466-8242 Website: https://china-inn-restaurant.business.site/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 11AM-3PM, 5-9PM | Wednesday: 11AM-3PM, 5-9PM | …
Lincoln Chinese Description: . Address: 489 F St, Lincoln, CA 95648, United States Phone Number: +1 916-645-9829 Website: http://www.lincolnchinesefood.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 12-9PM | Monday: 11AM-9PM | Tuesday: 11AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11AM-9PM | Thursday: 11AM-9PM | Friday: 11AM-9PM | Saturday: 11AM-9PM
Taco John’s Description: Western-style Mexican fast-food chain. Fast-food chain featuring tacos, burritos, nachos & breakfasts mixing Mexican & Western flavors. Address: 3301 N 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68521, United States Phone Number: +1 402-466-8226 Website: https://locations.tacojohns.com/ne/lincoln/3301-n-27th-st.html Store Hours: Sunday: 8AM-10PM | Monday: 7AM-10PM | Tuesday: 7AM-10PM | Wednesday: 7AM-10PM | Thursday: 7AM-10PM | Friday: 7AM-10PM …
Rio Grande Description: . Address: 116 N Kickapoo St, Lincoln, IL 62656, United States Phone Number: +1 217-732-2000 Website: https://bit.ly/riograndelincoln Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-8PM | Monday: 11AM-8PM | Tuesday: 11AM-8PM | Wednesday: 11AM-8PM | Thursday: 11AM-8PM | Friday: 11AM-8PM | Saturday: 11AM-8PM
Los Gallos Taqueria Description: . Address: 520 F St, Lincoln, CA 95648, United States Phone Number: +1 916-645-9194 Website: http://www.losgallostaqueria.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 9AM-8PM | Monday: 10AM-8PM | Tuesday: 10AM-8PM | Wednesday: 10AM-8PM | Thursday: 10AM-8PM | Friday: 9AM-8:30PM | Saturday: 9AM-8:30PM
Casa Ramos Mexican Restaurant Description: Relaxed eatery for familiar Mexican fare. Casual, family-owned chain offering enchiladas, carne asada & other Mexican favorites. Address: 920 Sterling Pkwy, Lincoln, CA 95648, United States Phone Number: +1 916-409-0766 Website: http://www.casaramoslincoln.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 11AM-9PM | Tuesday: 11AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11AM-9PM | Thursday: 11AM-9PM | Friday: …
QDOBA Mexican Eats Description: Counter-serve Mexican chain. Mexican chain for counter-serve, custom burritos, tacos & more, including health-oriented options. Address: 211 N 12th St, Lincoln, NE 68508, United States Phone Number: +1 402-477-0090 Website: https://locations.qdoba.com/us/ne/lincoln/211-n-12th-st.html Store Hours: Sunday: 10:30AM-9PM | Monday: 10:30AM-10PM | Tuesday: 10:30AM-10PM | Wednesday: 10:30AM-10PM | Thursday: 10:30AM-10PM | Friday: 10:30AM-10PM | …
El Potrero South Description: . Address: 3930 Village Dr, Lincoln, NE 68516, United States Phone Number: +1 402-318-7882 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 11AM-9PM | Tuesday: 11AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11AM-9PM | Thursday: 11AM-9PM | Friday: 11AM-10PM | Saturday: 11AM-10PM
QDOBA Mexican Eats Description: Counter-serve Mexican chain. Mexican chain for counter-serve, custom burritos, tacos & more, including health-oriented options. Address: 6100 O St Suite 904, Lincoln, NE 68505, United States Phone Number: +1 402-466-3660 Website: https://locations.qdoba.com/us/ne/lincoln/6100-o-st.html Store Hours: Sunday: 12-7PM | Monday: 10:30AM-9PM | Tuesday: 10:30AM-9PM | Wednesday: 10:30AM-9PM | Thursday: 10:30AM-9PM | Friday: 10:30AM-9PM …
Agave Mexican Grill Description: . Address: 1631 P St, Lincoln, NE 68508, United States Phone Number: +1 402-480-6700 Website: https://www.lincolnsbestmexican.com/agave.html Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 11AM-10PM | Tuesday: 11AM-10PM | Wednesday: 11AM-10PM | Thursday: 11AM-10PM | Friday: 11AM-10PM | Saturday: 11AM-10PM
El Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant Description: . Address: 100 N 1st St, Lincoln, NE 68508, United States Phone Number: +1 402-219-9826 Website: http://ordercielitolindo.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-10PM | Monday: 9AM-10PM | Tuesday: 9AM-10PM | Wednesday: 9AM-10PM | Thursday: 9AM-10PM | Friday: 9AM-2:30AM | Saturday: 9AM-2:30AM
D’Leon’s Mexican Food Description: . Address: 2140 W O St, Lincoln, NE 68528, United States Phone Number: +1 402-438-7100 Website: http://dleonsmexicanrestaurant.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: Open 24 hours | Monday: Open 24 hours | Tuesday: Open 24 hours | Wednesday: Open 24 hours | Thursday: Open 24 hours | Friday: Open 24 hours | Saturday: Open …
El Potreo Mexican restaurant Description: . Address: 3930 Village Ln, Lincoln, NE 68516, United States Phone Number: Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-9PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 11AM-9PM | Thursday: 4-9PM | Friday: 4-10PM | Saturday: 11AM-10PM