Restaurant · Omaha · The 402
Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza & Taproom
Wood-fired pizzeria and self-serve taproom in Midtown Crossing with a large fire-pit patio overlooking Turner Park.
What stands out
Crispy, scratch-made wood-fired crust and fresh toppings, with the "Smokey Dokey" pizza a reviewer favorite
Good to know
Gluten-free pizzas are baked on the same surface as regular crusts, so cross-contamination risk exists for celiac diners
- Pub / tavern
- Italian
- Pizza
- Good for groups
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- Patio listed
- Dog-friendly area listed
- Vegetarian options listed
- Local favorite
- Takes reservations
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- Patio listedVenue source · checked Aug 27, 2026
- Dog-friendly area listedNamed public source · checked Jul 28, 2026
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- Pub / tavern
- Italian
- Pizza
- Good for groups
+5 more useful filters
- Patio listed
- Dog-friendly area listed
- Vegetarian options listed
- Local favorite
- Takes reservations
2 source-backed details2 of 9 useful labels have their own dated link
Each link supports only the detail beside it. Menus, policies, and setups can still change, so confirm anything important before visiting.
- Patio listedVenue source · checked Aug 27, 2026
- Dog-friendly area listedNamed public source · checked Jul 28, 2026
7 broad catalog labels do not yet have an individual source link.
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Why people go
- Crispy, scratch-made wood-fired crust and fresh toppings, with the "Smokey Dokey" pizza a reviewer favorite
- One of the largest, most scenic patios in Omaha, with fire pits and views of Turner Park and the downtown skyline
Good to know
- Gluten-free pizzas are baked on the same surface as regular crusts, so cross-contamination risk exists for celiac diners
Sources + full snapshot3 sources
Locals and reviewers consistently praise Smokin' Oak for its scratch-made wood-fired pizza, one of Omaha's biggest fire-pit patios, and friendly service, making it a go-to Midtown Crossing spot for groups and game days.
More reasons mentioned
- Attentive, friendly staff, with the owner specifically praised in reviews
- Novel self-serve tap wall with 25+ beers, wines, ciders and cocktails
More notes
- Self-serve tap wall pours by the ounce, which can push drink costs higher than a standard bar tab
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- Omaha World-Herald (omaha.com) — Local newspaper coverage of the wood-fired pizza joint and self-serve taphouse coming to Midtown Crossing
- Only In Your State — Featured as a standout Nebraska wood-fired pizza and taproom destination in a statewide dining feature
- Omaha Places — Named among Omaha's best restaurant patios, specifically noting you can bring your dog onto the patio here
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- Food8.4
- Value7.5
- Vibe8.4
- Service7.9
- Quiet4.5
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- scenario: marketmaven · Sample local tier×1.21 · Sample photo flag · 2mo
- scenario: omaha_plates · Sample expert tier×1.09 · Sample receipt flag · 10mo
- scenario: dundee_dave · Sample local tier×0.67 · Sample check-in · 15mo
- scenario: tuesdaytacos · Sample registered tier×0.24 · Sample self-attestation · 15mo
- scenario: guest-91c4 · Sample anonymous tier×0.07 · No sample proof · 5mo