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Food Downtown, Omaha

Block 16

A place to eat in Downtown, Omaha, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Lunch.

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Block 16 in Downtown, Omaha
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Why go

Downtown counter-service spot with creative burgers and daily specials.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Omaha, alongside 3 sights, 2 outdoor spots and 1 activity. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Hotel Deco and Gene Leahy Mall. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
Downtown
Price
$
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Lunch

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Omaha. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Hotel Deco

    Boutique hotel in a 1930 Art Deco tower on Harney Street, a short walk to the Old Market and the RiverFront.

    Stay · Downtown Omaha & the Old Market · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Gene Leahy Mall

    Rebuilt downtown park on the RiverFront, with a slide hill and lagoon.

    Outdoors · 0.3 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Gene Leahy Mall

    Rebuilt downtown park running from the Old Market to the river, part of The RiverFront, with lit paths and lawns.

    Sight · Downtown Omaha & the Old Market · 0.3 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    M's Pub

    Old Market bistro open since 1973, rebuilt after a 2016 fire, known for lavosh, salads and steaks.

    Food · Downtown Omaha & the Old Market · 0.4 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Old Market

    Warehouse district of brick streets and 1880s buildings with galleries, shops, bars and restaurants.

    Shopping · Downtown Omaha & the Old Market · 0.4 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Upstream Brewing Company

    Old Market brewpub in a 1903 firehouse, brewing since 1996.

    Drinks · 0.4 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Block 16 is a stop on our Kansas City to Omaha route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Omaha run from 31°F in January to 88°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Block 16 itself, we suggest: Lunch.

Modelled monthly averages for Omaha from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Omaha weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Block 16, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
1611 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68106, USA
Coordinates
41.25744, -95.93777
Destination
Omaha, Nebraska

Block 16: quick answers

How much time do you need at Block 16?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Block 16. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Block 16?

Our pick: Lunch.

Where is Block 16?

Block 16 is at 1611 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68106, USA, in Downtown. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Block 16?

Block 16 appears on Kansas City to Omaha, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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