Restaurant · Omaha · The 402
Brother Sebastian's Steak House & Winery
Monastery-themed steakhouse open since 1977, known for USDA Choice Nebraska Angus prime rib and intimate, dimly lit dining rooms.
What stands out
Filet mignon and prime rib consistently called among the best in Omaha
Good to know
Uneven execution across the menu — filet mignon draws raves but the ribeye and seafood dishes get more mixed marks
- Steakhouse
- American
- Good for groups
- Visitor classic
+3 more useful filters
- Local favorite
- Takes reservations
- Private dining / events
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Omaha readLocation on this page1350 South 119th Street, Omaha, NE 68144
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- Mon
- 11am–2pm, 5–8pm
- Tue
- 11am–2pm, 5–8pm
- Wed
- 11am–2pm, 5–8pm
- Thu
- 11am–2pm, 5–8pm
- Fri
- 11am–2pm, 5–9pm
- Sat
- 5–9pm
- Sun
- 4–8pm
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Nine party rooms
The venue lists nine dining areas for 2–50 guests, with private use by request; a deposit may be required and availability must be confirmed.
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- Steakhouse
- American
- Good for groups
- Visitor classic
+3 more useful filters
- Local favorite
- Takes reservations
- Private dining / events
4 source-backed details4 of 7 useful labels have their own dated link · listing checked Aug 27, 2026
Each link supports only the detail beside it. Menus, policies, and setups can still change, so confirm anything important before visiting.
- SteakhouseVenue source · checked Aug 27, 2026
- Good for groupsVenue source · checked Aug 27, 2026
- Takes reservationsVenue source · checked Aug 27, 2026
- Private dining / eventsVenue source · checked Aug 27, 2026
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Why people go
- Filet mignon and prime rib consistently called among the best in Omaha
- Singular monastery-themed atmosphere: moody dining nooks, multiple fireplaces, stained glass, Gregorian chants in the parking lot
Good to know
- Uneven execution across the menu — filet mignon draws raves but the ribeye and seafood dishes get more mixed marks
Sources + full snapshot3 sources
Brother Sebastian's is a beloved 48-year-old Omaha institution that earns its strong Google rating (4.6) through a genuinely distinctive monastery-themed atmosphere and reliably excellent prime cuts, particularly the filet; the broader menu is more uneven, but the combination of full-service value, the salad bar, and the weird-wonderful room keep locals and visitors returning for decades.
More reasons mentioned
- Attentive, genuinely hospitable service staff
- Fresh, well-stocked salad bar included with entrees — a notable value add
More notes
- Some side dishes and desserts reported as inconsistent (cold vegetables, unevenly heated bread pudding, bland baby carrots)
- Occasional service lapses — a handful of reviews note inattentive servers or slow table check-ins
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On the record · what we found
- Flatwater Free Press — Feature on Brother Sebastian's 48-year run, praising the St. Thomas filet (5/5) and the cook-and-hold prime rib; owner Scott Lurry profiled on carrying forward Loren Koch's legacy.
- Omaha Exploration — Profiles Brother Sebastian's as one of only five classic steakhouses remaining in Omaha, tracing its 1977 founding and 1996 fire rebuild; prime rib consistently ranked among the city's best.
- Omaha Food Magazine — Named Brother Sebastian's server Jessica Howell Omaha's Best Server of 2023, with multiple staff nominated.
- MSN / national press — Named one of the nation's top 50 steakhouses by MSN (2015); the Omaha World-Herald separately named the ribeye the best steak in Omaha
- Best of Omaha (Omaha Magazine) — Multiple Best of Omaha wins across decades: Most Romantic Restaurant (1992–2008, multiple years) and Best Prime Rib (2012–2013)
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- Food8.4
- Value7.2
- Vibe8.1
- Service8.0
- Quiet6.8
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