
V. Mertz
1022 Howard St, Omaha, NE 68102
About V. Mertz - steak house in Omaha, Nebraska
Elegant restaurant in snug Old Market digs crafting gourmet New American plates & a tasting menu.
Customer Review Summary
Overall, V. Mertz receives high praise for its excellent service, unique ambiance, and visually stunning dishes. The food is generally good, with standout appetizers, but some main courses and desserts were found underwhelming by a few diners. Cocktails are a highlight, with many guests enjoying their drinks. Signature dishes like the foie gras, seared diver scallops, and duck are particularly recommended. The tasting menu is noted for being well-prepared and filling, with fantastic wine pairings. While the noise level can be a bit high, many patrons express a strong desire to return, citing it as one of Omaha's best fine dining options. Frequent visitors report consistently positive experiences, emphasizing the knowledge and friendliness of the staff.
Key Features
Service options
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Historic
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Christina Price
Little late on the review but better late than never! I came in for a birthday dinner. I absolutely loved that the menus said Happy Birthday! Overall I felt the food was good but not wow. The appetizer and the dessert left a little to be desired, but the main course was fantastic! I will say that all the dishes were visually stunning.
Gabbie Kim
It’s a decent spot with reasonable prices. I was most impressed with their appetizer, which wasn’t on the menu. However, I found their main beef dish and wine-poached pear dessert underwhelming—they sounded better than they actually tasted. That said, I highly recommend the wine pairing; it was excellent.
Mad Buy
I'll start with our excellent server Georgie. She was knowledgeable, friendly, attentive and knew her menu. She was excellent! The location is unique in Omaha especially at Christmas. It is such a fun and quaint indoor mall. The drinks were spectacular. I think I ordered 3 or 4 of the Diamond Rottweilers. I think amongst our whole table we ordered all the cocktails at one point and they were all five star worthy. The artisan cheese plate with added foie gras torchon was good but left us wanting more foie gras. This, we then ordered the foie gras tartlet which absolutely melts in your mouth. My wife and I split the seared diver scallops and great lakes walleye. The flavors in each were complex and harmonizing. Honestly, I don't know which was better as it is hard to compare exceptional dishes against one another. The tenderloin (picture taken before the sauce was poured) and coffee & porcini crusted venison loin were excellent. The duck had great flavor but was very cheesy - this was the only dud of the night. Finally, the hot chocolate dessert was a fun treat. The chocolate sauce was poured and was spicy hot (cayenne pepper maybe) which made an interesting play with the sweet.
Julie Conover
We made reservations for six of us. It was an absolute amazing experience! We loved the ambiance, the location, the service, food and drinks. It was our first time there and were blown away! Highly recommend the roasted duck. Wow!
Jordan Tometich
Celebrated my wife's birthday and it did not disappoint! Service was excellent. We did the tasting menu and everything was well prepared, very tasty, and filling. The wine pairing with the tasting menu was fantastic as well. After asking about the foie gras dish on the a la carte menu (preparation etc.), we were very grateful to have it offered to us as a gift for no charge! Fantastic venue that has won us food connoisseurs over as future regulars. For those looking for a fine dining tasting menu esque experience in Omaha, this is a home-run. The only down side I would say, is that it was a little noisy in there; not necessarily a negative mark on the restaurant or staff or anything like that, but just something to potentially keep in mind. But overall, was a great date and we will look forward to next time!
Brooklyn Twist
We absolutely LOVE this place. Never a bad experience dining here and we eat here at least twice a year. The tartare and duck are my personal favorites. The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. We appreciate the wine recommendations as well as we prefer southern hemispheres wines. This is one of the best, if not the best, fine dining restaurants in Omaha.
Holly Perkins
I did 5/5 on everything because honestly it all deserves it! My husband and I went for our belated Valentines dinner. We were there earlier for our reservation so we sat at the bar for a drink, our bartender Elizabeth was great! She was knowledgeable about drinks and our old fashions tasted great! We were seated in Alex section and he did not disappoint! He was kind, funny, and made us feel very welcome. The food was incredible, every bite of it was perfection from the appetizer to the dessert. We will definitely be back!
Max Leonida
What a magnificent dinner experience my wife and I had at this refined, elegant, exclusive restaurant! In Omaha Nebraska, in the heart of the Midwest, this place shines for its uniqueness! The menu changes on a seasonal base, their wine list is amazing, the service is excellent, and competent professionals are what makes V. Mertz magic. Every recipe is made with extreme care, and the highest quality is their signature!
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