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The Oven - East, Lincoln, NE

The Oven - East

4.8
4.8
261 Reviews
$30 and under
Indian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighbourhood gem
The Oven Restaurants specialize in Northern Indian Cuisine which is known for its rich colors, flavor profiles and a unique style of cooking in a clay oven, called the Tandoor. Chicken, shrimp and lamb marinate for several hours in a yogurt and spice mixture and placed on skewers while various breads are being hand made by our chefs fresh each day. The skewers and breads are then placed in the tandoor over an open flame where breads are cooked to perfection and the rich flavors are sealed in to ensure tenderness and quality of the meat. Over the last several years, the Oven Restaurants has expanded to two other locations and added space to the lower level of the Haymarket location. Whether you enjoy the historic Haymarket atmosphere and relaxed vibe of the Cellar, the beautiful sunsets and outdoor patio of the Oven East, or you’re in Omaha for the night to try Himalayas, there are many ways to sample the cuisine of India!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Wine Bar, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:30–22:30
  • Phone number
    (402) 488-0650
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    gawang Rinchen

What 261 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nebraska

    Best Food

  • Nebraska

    Best Value

  • Nebraska

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Nebraska

    Good for special occasions

  • Lincoln

    Best Overall

  • Lincoln

    Best Food

  • Lincoln

    Best Service

  • Lincoln

    Best Ambience

  • Lincoln

    Best Value

  • Lincoln

    Good for groups

  • Lincoln

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Lincoln

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Lincoln

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Oven - East offers a delightful Indian dining experience with "amazing food and service." Frequent guests praise its "great ambiance" and consistent quality. Although service can be slow during busy times, the knowledgeable and friendly staff ensure a memorable visit. Popular dishes include Chicken Tikka and Mulligatawny soup.

261 Reviews
  1. Rhonda

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. The dining area is loud due to high ceilings and heavy chairs being moved across the floor. Next time if weather permits I would choose outdoor seating for noise control.

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  2. David

    Greensboro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service on a busy evening. Reasonable price for a great meal.

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  3. Melinda

    Omaha

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my FAVORITE Lincoln restaurants!! Always delicious!

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  4. Karen

    Omaha

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely the best tonight! Chicken Tikka! Mulligatawny soup, meat samosas, spice tea, extra korma sauce! So yummy!!!!

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  5. Gwen

    Omaha

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So good! Love the flavors here! Worth the trip from Omaha.

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  6. Brian

    Omaha

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is great and wait service is usually good to satisfactory. The gal who seats you is not very friendly or welcoming so don’t take it personally. She comes across as if she’s doing you a favor to seat you at a table.

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  7. Jenny

    Orlando

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dinner tonight! Great food and service.

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  8. Amy

    Kansas City

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 3 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great! You have the best Indian food anywhere! 😋 Thanks!

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  9. Michael

    Omaha

    106 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    106 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    In fairness to the restaurant, it was a busy Friday evening and the staff was in overdrive. We felt the wait was a bit too long nonetheless. Food here is fine, always the same, no surprises.

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  10. Karen

    Omaha

    36 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 28 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love The Oven! Great ambiance, great food and our server Karley was excellent! Loved the Meat Samosas & Muligatany soup. Ordered Chicken Tikka with a side of Korma sauce. The rice was not warm however and the sauce was runnier than usual. Good size serving we could share. Sat in a booth area with a bit too much breeze from overhead fan so will opt out of that location in the future. All in all however a delicious dinner and one of our favorite restaurants.

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The Oven - East is rated 4.8 stars by 261 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for The Oven - East

4101 Pioneer Woods Dr, #110, Lincoln, NE 68506

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    S. 70th St.
  • Area
    Lincoln
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:30–22:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Wine Bar, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    gawang Rinchen
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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