Flatiron Cafe, Omaha

Expensive but a nice change of pace. Check it out for a special occasion.

Great food one of the best next to the drover, There steaks are great, Oh yeah don't listen to the people on the V Mertz. That place is so pretentious and totally not worth the money, plus the food sucks I can cook better meals at home.

It was my first time and after reading the reviews listed was a bit unsure as there were more bad than good. I must say it was an incredible experience! We were not rushed which is very nice since a lot of restaurants are wanting to get your table filled as quickly and as many times as possible. I would definetly recommend the chef's sampler for the appetizer. It allows you to try 5 of the appetizers. The seafood was very fresh tasting. I will be back again and again!!

We dined at the Flatiron on Friday January 25, 2008. First off the staff were great, our waitress Natasha was well informed reguarding the food and wine. We would have preferred that our wine had been decanted at the table instead it was done out of sight. Natasha did recommend a good wine but it however did not stand up to flavors of our meal - we consider this our fault in not relying on our own knowledge of wines (we know our tastes best). We began with a shitake mushroom gratin, the garlic butter and havarti flavors were great when warm. Unfortunately, the dish arrived barely warm and after one sampling we asked that it be reheated to bring out the flavors. I ordered a cumin and orange marinated pork tenderloin with a fig barbeque sauce, a spanish tortillia and garnished with guacamole. The pork was tender and moist but lacked any flavor from having been marinated in cumin and orange, the fig barbeque sauce was over powered with orange which was a shame as figs have their own wonderfully rich sweetness and would have complemented the pork very well. The guacamole garnish did not seem to fit with the pork and was over powered by red onions that that were diced too large and should have offered a more subtle flavor. The spanish tortilla was fine and reminded me of the man from Chile who used to have a restaurant around 39th L St many years ago. He always made the best tortilla for me. Dessert - we are hard to please as we make so many of our favorites at home. I finished my meal with a peach and berry crisp that was good served with an appropriately sized scoop of vanilla ice cream. What would have improved this dish is an ice cream with more of a rich custard like flavor. Over all we enjoyed our evening. We are always syurprised to realize that quality service, such as we received from Natasha, goes along way. While our meal was not outstanding it was enjoyed. Since this was our first visit we will go again and try something different, however it did not come close to our always perfect dining expereince at V Mertz. V Mertz is the one Omaha restaurant we can truly say we have never had a bad meal!

Everytime my husband and I come to Omaha to visit the in-laws, we have to get our Flatiron fix. I have never had a meal or drink there that I did not enthusiastically enjoy. Their house salad is to die for and the first time we went there we could have feasted on it all day. The steaks are always perfectly cooked. The service is well-informed and attentive without being overbearing. We love it and so will you!!!

Poor wine selection. Filet for $35 could have been bought at the local supermarker. Owner boasted about having the same chef for over 10 years. Maybe its time to find a new one. Would not go back. Mediocre.

Located in the unique, historic building with a look of city and feel of hospitality. Diverse menu with clever creations along with fabulous comfort food.

The food was wonderful, the service was great, and the ambiance was warm and inviting! So wonderful that we are having our Rehearsal Dinner there. I would recommend to anyone looking for a fine dining experience.

The Flatiron is comfortable (chairs) and welcoming, the service is excellent, and the food the Best Ever. It is delicious, and the menu choices have variety, and are never-to-be forgotten. For us it is a Special Occasion restaurant, usually with another couple. Plenty of time to relax and have conversation. We will be returning next on Valentine's Day, and have reservations for that - great before theater and other performances.

Great food. Second to none service. Very good wine selection. Great downtown Omaha American fine dining. Much better than V.Mertz, Updstream, The French Cafe and Passport.