Restaurant · Omaha · The 402
M's Pub
Old Market institution since 1972, known for its Armenian lahvosh, award-winning wine list, and New American fare in a historic setting.
What stands out
Signature lahvosh (lavash cracker pizza) is a must-order — consistently called a classic
Good to know
Reservations essentially mandatory — walk-ins are difficult and the dining room fills fast
- Pub / tavern
- American
- Sandwiches
- Good for groups
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- Vegetarian options listed
- Open late
- Visitor classic
- Local favorite
- Takes reservations
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Omaha readLocation on this page422 South 11th Street, Omaha, NE 68102
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- Pub / tavern
- American
- Sandwiches
- Good for groups
+5 more useful filters
- Vegetarian options listed
- Open late
- Visitor classic
- Local favorite
- Takes reservations
2 source-backed details2 of 9 useful labels have their own dated link · listing checked Aug 28, 2026
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Why people go
- Signature lahvosh (lavash cracker pizza) is a must-order — consistently called a classic
- Warm duck salad, crab cakes, baked shrimp in Havarti, and rotating specials praised for quality and creativity
Good to know
- Reservations essentially mandatory — walk-ins are difficult and the dining room fills fast
Sources + full snapshot3 sources
M's Pub is one of Omaha's most enduring and beloved restaurants — a 50-year Old Market institution that survives (and rebuilt after a devastating 2016 fire) on genuine consistency: a creative New American menu anchored by the iconic lahvosh, an award-winning wine list, and reliably warm service. The weight of hundreds of real reviews across every major platform places it firmly in the top tier of Omaha dining, with virtually no serious detractors.
More reasons mentioned
- Award-winning, extensive wine list — once sold more wine than any other restaurant in Nebraska
- Cozy, historic Old Market atmosphere with a lively bar and strong sense of place
More notes
- Occasional reports of feeling rushed by servers during peak hours
- Some reviewers find certain dishes too salty
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- Omaha World-Herald / Omaha Dines — M's Pub wins top award at the 29th annual Nebraska Restaurant Association banquet; chef Bobby Mekiney named 2018 Restaurateur of the Year.
- Omaha World-Herald / Omaha Dines — Feature on M's Pub reopening after the 2016 fire: "It almost feels like it never was gone."
- Visit Omaha — Featured in the "Now Serving Omaha" dining video series, spotlighting lahvosh, fudge torte, and the carrot dog as signature dishes.
- Omaha World-Herald (omaha.com) — Fire on January 9, 2016 destroyed the historic four-story Old Market building; M's Pub rebuilt to near-identical spec with original designers and reopened in late 2017 — the comeback story is widely covered local lore
- Omaha Magazine — Published an 'Ode to M's Pub' feature celebrating the restaurant's 50+ year run, co-owners Ron Samuelson and Ann Mellen, and its role as an Old Market anchor
- Visit Omaha — The visitor guide describes M's Pub as a longstanding Old Market restaurant and identifies lahvosh among its signature dishes.
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- Food8.2
- Value7.2
- Vibe7.8
- Service7.8
- Quiet5.4
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