Railcar Modern American Kitchen In Nebraska Is Just Like Eating In A Train S Dining Car

Remember how magical trains were when you were a kid? If you were lucky, you even got to ride on one once in a while. But even if you’ve never stepped foot on a train, they retain a kind of romantic wonder. Railcar Modern American Kitchen in Omaha plays up that romanticism and can make you feel just like a kid boarding a train for the very first time.

The unique restaurant opened in December 2012.

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The name and the railroad-inspired decor are a callback to Omaha’s early days when the railroad was king.

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Everything about the dining area feels like a swanky (yet somehow lighthearted) dining car on an elegant old train.

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Deep woods, antique chandeliers, and exposed ductwork are the perfect combination of vintage and industrial.

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Railroad memorabilia lines the walls. It’s fun to check out the vintage and retro pictures and objects as you pass by.

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Glass partitions with curtains are a delightful detail in the dining area. The really complete the illusion that you’re stepping into a dining car.

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The menu is very accommodating to different dietary needs. Whether you’re there for brunch on the weekend…

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…a decadent lunch…

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…a little happy hour charcuterie board…

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…a high-class gourmet dinner…

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…or just the unforgettable house-made apple pie a la mode, there’s something here for every palate and every diet.

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And don’t forget the full bar, including inspired cocktails, a respectable wine list, and a hefty handful of draft beers.

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Railcar Modern American Kitchen will definitely bring back that child-like glee you felt about railroads as a child…but this time you get to order dessert first if you want to, and drink a few glasses of wine.

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Find this classy restaurant at 1814 N 144th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68154 (in Stonehenge Center). Take a look at their website for more details, including hours and menus.

Can’t get enough of vintage railroad restaurants? Check out this Nebraska restaurant that actually used to be a train station.

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