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Lincoln's 10 highest-rated restaurants
Honest Abe's Burgers and Freedom - 4.5 Stars
Honest Abe's Burgers and Freedom - 4.5 Stars
Reviews:Â 367
Sample review: "What's more to say! A Lincoln staple that revolutionized the food culture of Lincoln." -- Travis B. Â
Addresses: 840 N. 70th St., 27th and Cornhusker and 126 N. 14th St.
Banhwich Cafe - 4.5 Stars
Banhwich Cafe - 4.5 Stars
Reviews: 237
Sample review: "Superb little sandwich shop. The Vietnamese sandwiches are so full of flavor they they explode when you take a bite. The sandwiches are priced very reasonably. I can't wait to go back." -- Don M.Â
Address: 940 N. 26th St.
Sultan's Kite - 4.5 stars
Sultan's Kite - 4.5 stars
Reviews:Â 233
Sample review:Â "Amazing! Perfecto! Scrumpdilicious! Probably the best gyros, shawarma and taziki sauce I've ever had - in NEBRASKA of all places!" -- Robert H.Â
Address: 1311 O St.
Daffodil Mediterranean Cuisine and Catering - 4.5 Stars
Daffodil Mediterranean Cuisine and Catering - 4.5 Stars
Reviews: 129
Sample review: "This place is spectacular! The food is fresh and delicious and the owner is a delight! We sampled so many dishes and each one was even better than the last! We'll be back!" -- Mimi R.
Address:Â 5500 Old Cheney Road
Grey Whale - 4.5 stars
Grey Whale Sushi & Grill - 4.5 stars
Reviews: 101
Sample review: "Different servers each time; both were terrific. All in all, thoroughly enjoyable and not at all pricey. We'll be back … repeatedly."
Addresses: 129 N. 10th St.Â
Copal -- 4.5 stars
Copal - 4.5 stars
Reviews: 95
Sample review: "The menu is not your average Tex-Mex (which I also love) but instead is a more upscale 'Mexico City' cuisine." -- Lori A.
Address: 4747 Pioneers Blvd.
Vung Tau - 4.5 stars
Vung Tau Pho & Grill - 4.5 stars
Reviews: 92
Sample review: "Best pho in the country! Love the small family-owned operation. Very generous in the size of their meal. If it's your first time, please order small. The only criticism is not vegetarian-friendly."
Address: 2708 Y St.
Coffee House - 4.5 stars
The Coffee House - 4.5 stars
Reviews: 91
Sample review: "Great coffee (never bitter). Huge selection. Amazing pastries. Specialty drinks are unique. Variety of nondairy milk options." -- Chelsea C.
Address: 1324 P St.
