Omaha, Nebraska, was a popular destination for German immigrants in the late 1800s. In fact, 23 percent of Omaha residents were German by 1890. Their influence can still be seen in many parts of the local culture, particularly in the city's best German restaurants.
Gerda's German Restaurant and Bakery has been open for business for over three decades and is considered an Omaha icon. The menu features authentic German favorites such as potato pancakes, weiner schnitzel, polish sausage and kraut and bratwurst. Gerda's also offers authentic German beer from the Paulaner Brewery in Munich.
Gerda's German Restaurant and Bakery
5180 Leavenworth St.
Omaha, NE 68106
402-553-6774
gerdasgermanrestaurant.com
The family-owned Bohemian Café in South Omaha has been serving German cuisine since 1924. The restaurant strives to maintain an authentic European atmosphere, with wait staff dressed in traditional outfits and the walls adorned with old world decorations. The menu features German favorites such as jaeger schnitzel, sauerbraten, goulash and polish sausage. The restaurant's Bohemian Girl Cocktail Lounge offers imported European beer and other alcoholic beverages.
Bohemian Café
1406 South 13th St.
Omaha, NE 68108
402-342-9838
bohemiancafe.net
Wheatfields Eatery and Bakery offers traditional dining as well as catering services for large groups or events. The dinner menu focuses on German fare, with featured entrees like dusseldorf casserole, kielbasa sausage and braunschweiger sandwich. Wheatfields also caters large amounts of German food for a group of people. Catering dishes include German breakfast casserole, dusseldorf casserole and potato wraps.
Wheatfields Eatery and Bakery
1224 South 103rd St.
Omaha, NE 68124
402-995-1485
wheatfieldscatering.com
