Kearney Cuisine

We lived in Kearney for several years while attending UNK.  Kearney has a wonderful selection of great restaurants.  If you want a good local place, you need to get away from the interstate.  Head North and go over the overpass.  Kearney has way more to offer than the chain restaurants you see in the South end of town.

Top 5 Nebraska Local Restaurants - Kearney

Dustin’s List:

1. Thunderhead: I like their Grand Cru, Honey Wheat, and Expresso Stout.  It has a unique, clean atmosphere
2. Luke and Jake’s BBQ:  It's close to campus.  Loaded potatoes and raspberry ice tea are awesome.
3. Little Mexico:  They have the best chips and salsa.  Their specials are reasonable and there is an authentic taste to the food.
4. New China Express:  I love the General Chicken and General Beef...and don't forget "We Delivery"
5. Hunan Chinese Restaurant:  It's good because their buffet has a wide variety and everything tastes good if not great.

Autumn’s List: 

1. The Cellar:  They make the BEST onion rings
2. The French Café:  Wonderful selection of muffins and desserts. 
3. Thunderhead:  The Thunderpie and beer make this a must-stop
4. Luke and Jake’s BBQ:  I always order the loaded baked potatoes
5. Nick’s Gyros:  The food will stay with you for a while, but it is so worth it.

For some finer dining in Kearney, try Grandpa's Steakhouse or The Alley Rose