Nebraska prime rib is a slow-roasted bone-in rib roast seasoned simply and served with au jus and horseradish cream, the centerpiece of Omaha's steakhouse culture since the 1930s. Johnny's Cafe and Gorat's are the two restaurants most associated with the tradition.
2 editor picks for Nebraska Prime Rib in Omaha, ranked by editorial score. All Omaha signature dishes · Nebraska Prime Rib across every city.
Johnny's Cafe ★ 4.8
Old Market · 4702 S 27th St, Omaha, NE 68107
The 2026 James Beard America's Classics winner, Johnny's has run beside the Union Stockyards since 1922 and is in its third generation of family ownership.
Gorat's Steak House ★ 4.6
Midtown · 4917 Center St, Omaha, NE 68106
Warren Buffett's favourite steakhouse, Gorat's on Center Street has been open for decades and makes one of Omaha's most cited Reubens with hand-cut steaks.