Omaha's Best Hamburgers

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 2:01 am

I had a friend go to Louie M’s Burger Lust because someone told him they served the best burgers in town. I had never heard of it since it opened in 1981 just before I moved from Omaha. So I have to ask - who does serve the best hamburgers in Omaha? I will add more to the poll as they are suggested.

Post by **Brad** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 2:06 am

I have always heard from EVERYONE that Dinker's has the best burgers. I have never been there but want to! Their sign on the building claims "Omaha's Best Burgers"

Louie M's is good. Not sure about the best.

I had the old stand by today.... The "Double Don" from Don and Millie's

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 2:33 am

My favorite burgers so far have been anything at Billy Frogs but I'm partial the the Bleus Burger and the shocker....Spaghetti Works. In 20+ years of eating there I never even thought to try a burger there. My grandma ordered one and out of curiosity I tried some of hers and it was surprisingly good.

nebport5 · Post by **nebport5** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 3:09 am

CiP? definitely not! Maybe not the best, but I always thought Fox & Hound had a very good burger. Never ate there, but I've heard alot of people talk about Goldberg's?

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 7:25 am

I just ate at Goldbergs for the first time yesterday. It was pretty good.

Bob from Omaha · Post by **Bob from Omaha** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 7:55 am

Dont forget Jams

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 9:12 am

See, DTO knows what i'm talkin about. Anytime we go to spaghetti works, i order a burger...and plate of pasta (cause you can't pass up free refills and a chance to have left over spaghetti for a couple days). Everyone in my family thinks i'm lame because i order a burger at an italian restaurant, but they do it right. I swear they put something in them.

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 9:16 am

Maybe it's crack?

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:14 pm

Louie M's has great food, in a fun atmosphere, plus it is locally owned. Fuddruckers also has great burgers. Goldberg's also has decent burgers. Ya know, it is kind of hard to screw up a hamburger unless you try.

SabrinaFaire · Post by **SabrinaFaire** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:18 am

I obviously don't know who has the best burger in Omaha, but Ruby Tuesday's Triple Prime burger is very good. I *heart* burgers so I'm very interested in this poll! And actually, native, it's very easy to screw up a burger. Usually by over cooking it.

Or not using fresh meat.

SRT84WD · Post by **SRT84WD** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:07 am

Danny's at 90th & Blondo is awesome. Also, one of the few places in town that still has a smoking and non-smoking section.

Post by **nebugeater** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:25 am

For a chain the Cheesy Bacon Cheeseburger at TGI Friday's is really hard to beat. IT has a slice of traditional American cheese but what sets it apart is THICK slab of fried Provolone cheese that make it to die for.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 5:57 am

Don;t forget about Stella's..Excellent burgers..

..Ciao..LiO....Peace

Post by **Brad** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:26 am

Omaha Cowboy wrote:Don;t forget about Stella's..Excellent burgers..

Whats stella's?

Post by **nebugeater** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:37 am

Brad wrote:
Omaha Cowboy wrote:Don;t forget about Stella's..Excellent burgers..
Whats stella's?

Come on Brad, I thought you KNEW the Metro

Stella's
106 Galvin Rd S, Bellevue, NE

Get your hamburger, on a paper towel, with a complementary thumb print or two in the bun! legendary.

EDIT: I believe they just completed a remodel and I will have to admit that I have not been there since completing so it may have change some.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:40 am

I think the only place I eat in Bellevue is Amarillo BBQ.

Sounds good thought, I might have to try it.

Omababe · Post by **Omababe** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:12 am

Brad wrote:
Omaha Cowboy wrote:Don;t forget about Stella's..Excellent burgers..
Whats stella's?

Somebody told me they closed! (I guess somebody was wrong then, huh?) I haven't been there in YEARS, although it's quite a bit off my beaten path. For barburgers, they used to be about the tastiest you could get.

I chose King Kong (no jy-ro, geeeeeea-ro!), cuz I think it's about the best of the fast food places, but Don And Millies is actually good too, reminds me of the old Kings when I first moved here.

And actually, for a fast food burger, Culvers isn't bad either.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:26 am

Rumor has it if you find yourself in the right place at the right time the owner of Stella's throws a killer afterhours party in the Old Market Lofts.

Just a rumor though.

-Big E

bbinks · Post by **bbinks** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 2:57 pm

Red Robin has had inconsistent quality the times I have been there, so if they were on the list they would be both on the top and bottom for me. Culver's and King Kong have always been good.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 3:02 pm

Can I change my vote. You added Danny's to the list. They have GREAT BURGERS!!!! 72 and Blondo.

Post by **Admin** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 3:19 pm

Brad wrote:Can I change my vote. You added Danny's to the list. They have GREAT BURGERS!!!! 72 and Blondo.

Who did you vote for the first time?

Post by **Brad** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 3:30 pm

Not sure. I thought I put Don and Millie's, but it doesn't have any votes? I am not too worried about it. I can tell you who I did not vote for, TGI Fridays, Ruby Tuesdays, and any other national chain on the list.

flyOMA · Post by **flyOMA** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 10:52 pm

King Kong.

As far as chains go, Red Robin and Fuddruckers are hard to beat.

SabrinaFaire · Post by **SabrinaFaire** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 2:33 pm

flyOMA wrote:King Kong.

As far as chains go, Red Robin and Fuddruckers are hard to beat.

Red Robin? Red Robin? Seriously? They're pretty easy to beat IMO. Go try Ruby Tuesday's Triple Prime burger.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 3:07 pm

I can't believe I haven't brought up the lamb burger at M's.

-Big E

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 3:29 pm

We're talking about burgers made out of ham not lamb so toss off.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 3:46 pm

DTO Luv wrote:We're talking about burgers made out of ham not lamb so toss off.

Did you hear about the price increase of lamb in Iowa?

It's up to $40 an hour.

HI-O!

-Big E

joebob12 · Post by **joebob12** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:26 pm

King Kong sucks. Horrible food.

Stella's is awesome even after the remodel.

flyOMA · Post by **flyOMA** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:05 pm

SabrinaFaire wrote:
flyOMA wrote:King Kong.

As far as chains go, Red Robin and Fuddruckers are hard to beat.
Red Robin? Red Robin? Seriously? They're pretty easy to beat IMO. Go try Ruby Tuesday's Triple Prime burger.

I've tried the Triple Prime and wasn't impressed (at least for the price). The only thing I like at Ruby Tuesday's is the salad bar.

I am more of a fan of the Royal Red Robin Burger.

King Kong is on my list because of that 1 ton burger they have, which is always a personal challenge to see if I can eat the whole thing. Of course, you always need to have your arteries stented after eating one, but life's short to be picky!

I know it's not in Omaha, but the absolute best burgers I have had in Nebraska was at "Chances R" in York. Those were unbelievable...They also have the best prime rib I've ever had.

bbinks · Post by **bbinks** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:06 pm

I'd have to place Red Robin and Goldbergs high. Culvers is about the best fast-food type Ive had too.

HskrFanMike · Post by **HskrFanMike** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:31 pm

If you are talking fast food burgers, Sonic is my #1. Culvers rates #2, though. Chili's also has a pretty good burger.

Don and Millies though is absolutely horrible. Waaaaay too greasy; even McDonalds makes a better tasting burger.

Goldbergs is #1 in my book. Someday I want to make it to Stellas though...and Dinker's too, probably.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 11:16 am

There's no plates at Stella's but plenty of napkins

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=3 ... d=10392620

NICHOLE AKSAMIT WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER wrote:The first thing you'll notice about Stella's Bar & Grill - if you indeed find it - is that there's no sign out front.

And even if you knew the old Stella's, the present-day version may cause some confusion: The bar and burger shack that sat on a gravel plot off Galvin Road for nearly 60 years is now a cute cottage with east-facing windows, rock-and-flower landscaping, umbrella-topped outdoor tables and paved parking.

Any uncertainty about where you are ends when you step inside.

Breathe in deeply: A burgerlicious smell emanates from the big open grill in the corner.

Look past the bar with the galvanized-steel toe guard and the modern pendant lights: Black-and-white photos of the old Stella's and its namesake hang everywhere.

Stella's dates to 1936 in Bellevue and to 1949 on its present spot. And it's been in the same family from the get-go.

NICHOLE AKSAMIT WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER wrote: Stella's Bar & Grill
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Where: 106 S. Galvin Road, Bellevue

Prices: $7 to $10 per person

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays.

Post by **nebugeater** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 1:32 pm

Brad wrote:There's no plates at Stella's but plenty of napkins

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=3 ... d=10392620

NICHOLE AKSAMIT WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER wrote:The first thing you'll notice about Stella's Bar & Grill - if you indeed find it - is that there's no sign out front.

And even if you knew the old Stella's, the present-day version may cause some confusion: The bar and burger shack that sat on a gravel plot off Galvin Road for nearly 60 years is now a cute cottage with east-facing windows, rock-and-flower landscaping, umbrella-topped outdoor tables and paved parking.

Any uncertainty about where you are ends when you step inside.

Breathe in deeply: A burgerlicious smell emanates from the big open grill in the corner.

Look past the bar with the galvanized-steel toe guard and the modern pendant lights: Black-and-white photos of the old Stella's and its namesake hang everywhere.

Stella's dates to 1936 in Bellevue and to 1949 on its present spot. And it's been in the same family from the get-go.

NICHOLE AKSAMIT WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER wrote: Stella's Bar & Grill
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Where: 106 S. Galvin Road, Bellevue

Prices: $7 to $10 per person

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays.

I drove by there about 45 minutes ago. They are always fairy busy at noon based on there lot on the occasions that I drive but but today they were packed. Based on the newspaper story I am sure.

AF_Jim · Post by **AF_Jim** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:52 pm

Does anyone know if the fuddruckers at 72nd and dodge has reopened?

Post by **Brad** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 6:05 am

AF_Jim wrote:Does anyone know if the fuddruckers at 72nd and dodge has reopened?

Not quite, The signs are up but they still have the temporary doors on.

Post by **nebugeater** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 6:25 am

AF_Jim wrote:Does anyone know if the fuddruckers at 72nd and dodge has reopened?

Per the DINING notes in the OWH last Friday

Burger update

The Fuddruckers southeast of 72nd and Dodge Streets should open Aug. 18.

Owner Rick Windrum had hoped to have the new restaurant open by now, but he said rainy weather and some contractor delays pushed back the opening.

The restaurant is a smaller version of the original at that location, which has been converted into a strip mall.

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=3 ... d=10395112

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 11:01 pm

i went with goldbergs but red robin is dang good too

my dad is always talking about the food at dinkers....its gotta be good

joeglow · Post by **joeglow** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 7:30 pm

Can't beat the Haystacker at Dinker's.

Post by **Brad** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 7:36 pm

wags and I wanted a good burger today but both Stella's and Dinkers are closed on Sunday!

DonutStopLover · Post by **DonutStopLover** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:22 pm

Double Don is a GREAT burger.

Still need to go to Dinkers and Stellas

Who serves the best hamburgers in Omaha?