BMIE Market 68508
Lancaster County, Nebraska · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 18,163 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±985 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 6,646 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±447 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B11001_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Population, 2010 Census count | 14,475 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 4,814 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $31,191 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±4,617 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 21.5 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±0 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $785 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±28 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $143,600 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±30,120 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 85 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 68508 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 54.6 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | -15.0% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | -6.6% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +26.9% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +13.3% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 89 (range 77–102) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, -0.6 per year, r² 0.11) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 35 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 49 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 26 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 24 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
Map
Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.Trends
Historical lines are published counts. Dashed lines are derived: a least-squares trend through the last decade, extended as a FORECAST with its 80% range. Momentum, not a guarantee.
Restaurants by year, with trend and projection
ZIP Code Business Patterns, USPS ZIP 68508. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, -0.6 restaurants per year, r² 0.11, confidence Low.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. Nebraska and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 396, U.S. n = 24,852). DERIVED from ZIP Code Business Patterns.Why these scores?
Each score is a weighted average of national percentile ranks (0 = lowest of all ZCTAs with that figure, 100 = highest). Weights are set in the model registry, not in code, and every score carries its model version.
BMIE Market Score: 35 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 48.6 | 49 | 40% | +19.4 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 26.1 | 26 | 35% | +9.1 |
| Market Momentum Score | 23.8 | 24 | 25% | +6.0 |
Consumer Market Score: 49 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 18,163 | 80 | 40% | +31.9 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 31,191 | 2 | 40% | +1.0 |
| Households (ACS) | 6,646 | 79 | 20% | +15.7 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 26 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | -6.6 | 20 | 35% | +7.0 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 46.8 | 11 | 25% | +2.7 |
| Population (ACS) | 18,163 | 80 | 20% | +15.9 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 31,191 | 2 | 20% | +0.5 |
Market Momentum Score: 24 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | -15 | 15 | 50% | +7.7 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | -6.6 | 20 | 30% | +6.0 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 26.9 | 50 | 20% | +10.0 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (247)
By cuisine
American 29 · Coffee 22 · Pizza 19 · Sandwiches 19 · Mexican 16 · Asian 13 · Dessert 13 · Bakery 9 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 8 · Japanese 8 · Juice / smoothies 7 · Latin American (other) 7 · BBQ 6 · Burgers 6 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 6 · Sushi 6 · Breakfast 4 · Healthy / salads / bowls 4 · Italian 4 · Middle Eastern 4 · Indian 3 · Mediterranean 3 · Steakhouse 3 · Chinese 2 · Hawaiian / Pacific 2 · Tea / bubble tea 2 · Vegan 2 · African 1 · Brazilian 1 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 1 · Chicken / wings 1 · European 1 · Filipino 1 · Greek 1 · Noodles / ramen / pho 1 · Spanish / tapas 1 · Thai 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 126 · Bar 85 · Quick service 29 · Casual dining 26 · Coffee shop 21 · Dessert 21 · Bakery 11 · Café 11 · Specialty food shop 9 · Juice, smoothie, tea 9 · Brewery / taproom 8 · Other 5 · Fast casual 2 · Food truck 2 · Delivery-focused 1 · Winery / distillery / taproom 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1867 | Bar | 101 N 14th St #6 | open | |
| Agave Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 1631 P St | open |
| Alchemy Aqua Vitae | Bar | 140 N 8th St | open | |
| Ali Baba Gyro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 112 N 14th St | open |
| Amigos/Kings Classic | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1407 Q St | open |
| Apparition - Lincoln Apparition | Bar | 333 S 13th St | open | |
| Aragon Tavern | Casual dining · Bar | 1125 Q St | open | |
| Arbor Axe House | Bar | 1821 N St | open | |
| Arby's Arby's | Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 1425 Q St | open |
| Aroma Contemporary Indian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Asian | 114 S 14th St | open |
| Bagels and Joe Bagels & Joe | Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 215 N 14th St | open |
| Barred Owl | Bar · Casual dining | 2101 Transformation Dr 6th Floor | open | |
| Barry's Bar & Grill | Bar | 235 N 9th St | open | |
| Barrymore's | Bar | 124 N 13th St | open | |
| Berries by Jillian | Dessert | Dessert | open | |
| Bhutanese Food Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 201 N 8th St | open | |
| Big 10 Sports Bar & Grill Downtown Lincoln | Bar · Casual dining | 130 N 10th St | open | |
| Billy's | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 1301 H St | open |
| Bison Witches Bar and Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Casual dining · Bar | Sandwiches | 1320 P St #100 | open |
| Blaze Pizza Blaze Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1317 Q St | open |
| Blazin' Pianos | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 201 N 8th St | open | |
| Blue Orchid Thai Restaurant Blue Orchid Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 129 N 10th St #111 | open |
| Blue Sushi Sake Grill Blue Sushi Sake Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 808 R St | open |
| Boiler Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 129 N 10th St | open | |
| Boitano's Lounge | Bar | 216 N 11th St | open | |
| Bourbon St 3 | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 300 Canopy St | open | |
| Brass Rail | Bar | 1436 O St | open | |
| bread and cup | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 440 N 8th St Ste 150 | open |
| Breezy Island Ice | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 350 Canopy St Ste 120 | open |
| Brothers Bar & Grill PepperJax Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 1339 O St | open |
| Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wild Wings | Bar · Casual dining | American | 1328 P St | open |
| Buffalo Wings & Rings | Bar | American | 350 Canopy St | open |
| BurgerFi | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Burgers | 300 Canopy St Ste 150 | open |
| C Berry's Barbecue | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Sandwiches · Burgers · American | 1422 O St | open |
| Cafe at the Cornhusker | Coffee shop · Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 333 S 13th St | open |
| Canyon Joe's Barbecue | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · American | 200 S 18th St | open |
| Captain Jacks | Bar | 140 N 12th St | open | |
| Casey's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1001 S 13th St | open |
| Casey's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1601 Q Street | open |
| Casey's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1200 N 10th St | open |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 1317 Q St Ste 100 Suite 100 | open |
| Cielito Lindo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 100 N 1st St | open |
| Cigarz Lounge | Bar | Suite 104, 800 Q St | open | |
| Cliff's Lounge | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1323 O St | open | |
| Coffee Trader | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | Atrium Building, 2nd Level | open |
| Compadres Tequila Bar | Bar | O St | open | |
| Cottonwood cafe bistro and bar | Coffee shop | Coffee | 440 S 11th St | open |
| Crepe House | Dessert · Juice, smoothie, tea | Dessert · Juice / smoothies | 100 N 12th St | open |
| Crescent Moon Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 140 N 8th St | open |
| Cultiva Downtown Cultiva Espresso & Crepes | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee · Breakfast | 727 S 11th St | open |
| D.P. Dough D.P. Dough Virginia Tech | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Pizza · American | 1442 O St | open |
| Da Vinci's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 745 S 11th St | open |
| Dammi Dammi is PERMANENTLY CLOSED | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas | 128 N 13th St Ste 144 | open |
| Danny's Downtown Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 941 O St | open |
| Das Haus | Bar | 1640 O St | open | |
| Delco Dave's Steaks | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches · American | behind Sartor Hamman, 1140 O St | open |
| Destinations Coffeehouse | Coffee shop | Coffee | 1345 New Hampshire St | open |
| Dickeys Barbecue Pit | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 1226 P St Ste 101 | open |
| DISH Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · European | 1100 E O St | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 1230 P Street | open |
| Doozy's | Other | Sandwiches | 101 N 14th St | open |
| El Chaparro | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Latin American (other) · American | 900 S 13th St | open |
| El Chaparro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 1317 N 10th St | open |
| El Potrero El Potrero | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 247 N 8th St | open |
| Embassy Bar & Grill | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1040 P St | open | |
| Emmas Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | American | 1038 O St | open |
| Empyrean Brewing Co | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | 729 Q St | open | |
| Fire Works Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 210 N 7th St | open | |
| Five Guys Five Guys | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1230 P St | open |
| Fleetwood Haymarket | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | American | 801 O St Apt 100 | open |
| Food Innovation Center | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | 1901 N 21st St | open | |
| Fortune | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 210 N 14TH St Ste 7 | open |
| Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1880 Transformation Dr | open |
| Freezing Thai Rolled Ice Cream and Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Bakery | 210 N 14th St #6 | open |
| Gate 25 Bar and Restaurant | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 300 Canopy St #140 | open | |
| Geanines Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 317 S 17th St | open | |
| George's Gourmet Grill Downtown | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | American | 1400 O St | open |
| Global Warming Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 800 P St | open | |
| Good Life Coffee Shop | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 2101 Transformation Dr | open |
| Goodly Cookies | Bakery | Bakery | 1205 Q St | open |
| Greggos | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 601 P St Ste 102 | open |
| Grey Whale Poke Bowl | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Japanese · Healthy / salads / bowls · Asian | 1317 Q St | open |
| Grey Whale Sushi & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 129 N 10th St #113 | open |
| Harry's Wonder Bar | Bar | 1621 O St | open | |
| Hcj Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 350 Canopy St Ste 120 | open | |
| Highnooner's | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 1414 O St | open |
| Hiro 88 Hiro 88 Old Market | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 601 R St #100 | open |
| Honest Abe's Honest Abe's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 126 N 14th St | open |
| HopCat HopCat | Casual dining · Bar | American | 601 P St | open |
| Hurts Donut Co. Hurts Donut - Springfield MO | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 129 N 10th St #100 | open |
| Husker Heroes | Other | Sandwiches | 840 N 17th St | open |
| Ice Cream Bro | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 630 N 14th St | open |
| Ichiban Sichuan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Chinese · Sushi | 151 N 8th St Ste 100 | open |
| Iguana's Pub | Bar | 1426 O St | open | |
| Indian Food Associates Of Nebraska Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 201 N 8th St | open | |
| Inglenook | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 728 Q St | open | |
| Insomnia Cookies | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 1601 Q St B | open |
| Itsumo Ramen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 1451 O St | open |
| Ivanna Cone | Dessert · Juice, smoothie, tea | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Juice / smoothies | 701 P St | open |
| Jack's Bar and Grill | Casual dining · Bar | 100 N 8th St | open | |
| Jake's Cigars & Spirits | Bar | 101 N 14th St | open | |
| Jersey Mike's Subs Jersey Mike's Subs | Quick service · Other · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 1601 Q St A2 | open |
| Jimmy John's Jimmy John's | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 101 N 14th St | open |
| Jimmy John's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 601 R St Ste. 120 | open |
| JJ Hooligans | Bar | 826 P St | open | |
| John J's Tiki Bar | Coffee shop · Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Coffee · Breakfast | 141 N 9th St | open |
| JTK Cuisine and Cocktails | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 201 N 7th St | open |
| Juice Stop | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Juice / smoothies | 1217 Q St Ste 1 | open |
| Junction Nightclub and Shot Bar | Bar | 1430 O St | open | |
| Kasumi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 151 N 8th St STE100 | open |
| Kate Martin | Bar | 735 O St | open | |
| Kinkaider Brewing Co. Kinkaider Brewing Company Broken Bow | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 201 N 7th St | open | |
| LaMar's Donuts and Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 1601 Q St | open |
| Lan House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 1226 P St Ste 102 | open |
| Lazzari's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1434 O St | open |
| LeadBelly LeadBelly: Contemporary American Pub | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Healthy / salads / bowls | R78Q+CW | open |
| LeadBelly LeadBelly: Contemporary American Pub | Casual dining · Bar | Burgers · American | 301 N 8th St | open |
| Licorice International | Dessert | 230 N 7th St | open | |
| Lincoln Espresso | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 112 S 16th St | open |
| Lincoln Holdings Ltd | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1423 O St | open | |
| Lincoln, NE - University of Nebraska Blaze Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1317 Q. Street | open |
| Little JJ Hooligans | Bar | 122 N 11th St | open | |
| Longwell's | Bar | 350 Canopy St Ste 100 | open | |
| LuLu's on N | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1417 N St | open |
| Maggies Vegetarian Café | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 311 N 8th St | open |
| Mai & Vu Investment Group, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1616 O St | open | |
| Main Street Bar | Bar | 1325 O St | open | |
| Maize Popcorn Co | Quick service | Canopy Street | open | |
| Mana Games | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee | 701 P St | open |
| Mariah's Cookies | Dessert | Dessert | 201 N 8th St | open |
| Mckenneys Pub Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 151 N 8th St | open | |
| Mellow Mushroom Mellow Mushroom | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · American | 601 R St Ste 110 | open |
| Method Cycles & Craft House | Bar | 301 South 9th Street | open | |
| Miller Time Pub & Grill Marcus Hotels & Resorts | Bar · Casual dining | 333 S 13th St | open | |
| Misfits Haymarket | Bar · Casual dining | 311 N 8th St | open | |
| Misty's Steakhouse and Brewery Misty's Havelock | Brewery / taproom · Bar | Steakhouse | 200 N 11th St | open |
| Mitchell's Family Soul Food Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 727 S 9th St | open |
| MoDo Mochi Donut & Bubble Tea | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert | Dessert · Tea / bubble tea | 1317 Q St #120 | open |
| Moe's Southwest Grill Moe's Southwest Grill | Quick service | 1601 Q Street suite A3 | open | |
| Muchachos Tacos & Food Truck | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 416 S 11th St | open |
| N Drive-In Package Liquor/Beer | Bar | 1835 N St | open | |
| N-Zone | Bar · Casual dining | 728 Q St | open | |
| Napoli's Haymarket | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 800 Q St | open |
| Neveria Arcoiris | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Mexican · Latin American (other) | 801 S 11th St | open |
| Neveria San Marcos | Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert | Mexican · Juice / smoothies | 1317 N 10th St | open |
| Noodles and Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Noodles / ramen / pho · Healthy / salads / bowls | 210 N 14th St | open |
| O'Rourke's Tavern | Bar | 1329 O St | open | |
| Occidental | Bar | 735 O St | open | |
| Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 826 P St | open |
| Ollie's Sake Bar | Bar | 325 S 11th St | open | |
| Pan Dulce Bakery | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Bakery · Latin American (other) | 821 S 11th St | open |
| Panda Express Panda Express México | Quick service | Chinese · Asian | 1317 Q Street, Suite 140 | open |
| Panera Bread | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual · Café | Coffee · Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 211 N 12th St Ste 100 | open |
| Panic | Bar | 200 S 18th St | open | |
| Papa Johns Papa John's Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1601 q st | open |
| PepperJax Grill | Other | Sandwiches | 1339 O St Ste 2 | open |
| Pho Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1226 P St, 102a | open | |
| Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Pizza · Sandwiches | 1442 O St | open |
| Pinoy Style | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Filipino · Breakfast | 1601 Q St, Ste A | open |
| Pita & Naan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 1434 O St | open |
| Planet Sub | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1332 P St | open |
| Ploughshare | Brewery / taproom | 1630 P St | open | |
| Qdoba Mexican Grill Qdoba | Quick service | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 211 N 12th St | open |
| Raising Cane's Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 201 N 14th St | open |
| Relish | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 1033 O St | open |
| Rhj Corporation | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 440 N 8th St Ste 150 | open | |
| Rocket Fizz | Dessert | 601 R St Ste 130 | open | |
| Rodizio Grill Rodizio Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · Brazilian · BBQ | 737 P St | open |
| Rooftop! | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | 235 N 9th St | open | |
| Royal Hookah Bar & Lounge | Bar | 1619 O St | open | |
| Runza Restaurant Runza Restaurants | Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 937 S 13th St | open |
| Rutabagas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 1434 O St | open |
| Safaa Middle Eastern Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 230 N 17th St | open |
| Salt Mine City Brewing Co | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 801 R St | open | |
| Sam & Louie's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1332 P St | open |
| Samurai Sam's - Temporarily Closed | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 230 N 17th St, | open |
| Sandy's | Bar | 1401 E O St | open | |
| Saro Cider | Bar · Brewery / taproom | 1746 N St | open | |
| Scooter's Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1033 O St #100 | open |
| Screamers Family Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 803 Q St | open | |
| Seven Crowns Investment Group Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 737 P St | open | |
| Sher-E-Punjab | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 1601 Q St | open |
| Shokunin Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 440 N 8th St | open |
| Sideshow Speakeasy | Bar | 151 N 8th St | open | |
| Sideshow Spirits | Winery / distillery / taproom · Bar | 1630 P St | open | |
| Single Barrel | Bar | Steakhouse | 141 N 9th St | open |
| SoCal Taco Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 1140 O St | open |
| Source Eat Fit | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 1314 O St | open |
| Southwest Pit BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · American | 1601 P St | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 1201 P St (Lincoln-12th & P) | open |
| Starlite Lounge Buzzard Billy's | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 247 N 8th St | open |
| Stories Coffee Co. | Coffee shop | Coffee | 1248 O St | open |
| Stur 22 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · African | 1320 O St | open |
| Sultan's Kite | Quick service | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 1309 O St | open |
| Sunshine N’ Sips | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | open | |
| Sweet Things by Marcy | Dessert · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 1413 N St | open |
| Taco Loco Lincoln Dig-N | Quick service · Food truck | Mexican | 48th and Normal Blvd | open |
| Tavern On the Square | Bar | 816 P St | open | |
| The Bar | Bar | 1644 P St | open | |
| The Beacon Lounge | Bar | 311 S 11th St | open | |
| The Better Life Nutrition | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 325 S 11th St | open |
| The Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | American | 1140 O St | open |
| The Coffee House The Coffee House | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1324 P St | open |
| The Coffee House | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 1111 Lincoln Mall | open |
| The Coffee House 3 | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 1234 N 14th St | open |
| The Cookie Company The Cookie Company | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 138 N 12th St | open |
| The Copper Kettle Mule Bar and Eatery | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 230 N 12th St Ste. 1 | open | |
| The CORNer Bar | Casual dining · Bar | 350 Canopy St #100 | open | |
| The Drift Yogurt Bar | Bar · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 200 N 14th St | open |
| The Dutch Uncle | Bar | 317 S 11th St | open | |
| The Egg & I Restaurants | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 1601 Q St Ste A | open |
| The Fat Toad Pub | Bar | 1409 O St | open | |
| The Flatwater Bistro Restaurants | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 801 R St | open | |
| The Hot Mess | Bar | 408 S 11th St | open | |
| The Mill Coffee & Bistro | Coffee shop | Coffee | 2021 Transformation Dr Ste 1350 | open |
| The Mill on 11th The Mill Coffee & Tea | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | 1040 O St Ste 100 | open |
| The Old Pub | Bar | 420 S 11th St | open | |
| The Oven The Oven Indian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Asian | 201 N 8th St #117 | open |
| The Pita Pit | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek | 1311 O St | open |
| The Rabbit Hole Bakery | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 800 Q St | open |
| The Tap Sports Bar | Bar · Casual dining | 100 N 12th St Ste 102 | open | |
| The Tastee Trailer | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck | 926 L St | open | |
| The Waffle Cone Haymarket Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 311 N 8th St | open |
| Thirsty Sports Bar | Bar | 317 S 11th St | open | |
| Tic Toc Bar | Bar | 317 A. 11th | open | |
| Tico's of Lincoln | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican | 317 S 17th St | open |
| Tipsy Tina's Taco Cantina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 800 Q St | open |
| Toppers Pizza Toppers Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Pizza | 1226 P St | open |
| Twelfth Street Pub | Bar · Casual dining | 100 N 12th St Apt 102 | open | |
| Valentino's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | Stadium Drive | open |
| Valentino's (Concession Stand) | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | open | |
| Valentino's To Go Valentino's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 232 N 13th St | open |
| Variations Bar Lincoln | Bar | 317 S 11th St | open | |
| Vega | Bar | 350 Canopy St Ste 220 | open | |
| Vincenzo's Ristorante | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Italian | 808 P St | open |
| Vinyl | Bar | 801 O St Ste 110 | open | |
| Voda | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1426 O St | open | |
| Wahoo's Fish Tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 210 N 14th St #4 | open |
| Well & Good | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2101 Transformation Dr | open | |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1336 Q Street | open |
| White Elm Taproom | Brewery / taproom | 330 N 8th St | open | |
| White Rabbit | Bar | 1140 O St | open | |
| Yia Yia's | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1423 O St | open |
| Yowie's Lodge | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 800 Q St | open | |
| Zen Coffee Company | Coffee shop | Coffee | 1339 O St Ste 2 | open |
| Eighty Eight Hookah Lounge | Bar | 1619 O St | closed | |
| Nebraska Club | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 233 S 13th St # 2000 | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 98 | 75 | — | — | — | 23 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 89 | 66 | — | — | — | 23 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 101 | 76 | — | — | — | 25 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 101 | 72 | — | — | — | 29 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 108 | 76 | 30 | 32 | 11 | 29 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 100 | 66 | 24 | 29 | 10 | 30 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 95 | 61 | 23 | 28 | 8 | 30 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 85 | 55 | 20 | 27 | 7 | 25 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 97 | 66 | 31 | 26 | 9 | 27 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 98 | 67 | 30 | 28 | 9 | 26 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 98 | 68 | 32 | 27 | 9 | 26 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 103 | 69 | 32 | 28 | 9 | 30 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 107 | 73 | 31 | 33 | 9 | 31 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 121 | 85 | 35 | 38 | 12 | 33 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 117 | 81 | 35 | 34 | 12 | 32 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 113 | 78 | 29 | 33 | 16 | 32 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 116 | 79 | 28 | 36 | 15 | 33 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 109 | 74 | 27 | 32 | 15 | 31 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 122 | 84 | 30 | 40 | 14 | 31 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 133 | 91 | 36 | 41 | 14 | 35 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 137 | 92 | 37 | 41 | 14 | 38 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 139 | 93 | 36 | 40 | 17 | 36 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 145 | 104 | 39 | 45 | 20 | 32 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 147 | 104 | 44 | 44 | 16 | 33 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 141 | 100 | 43 | 41 | 16 | 32 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 136 | 98 | 42 | 40 | 16 | 30 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 138 | 99 | 37 | 43 | 19 | 30 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 128 | 89 | 40 | 31 | 18 | 29 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 128 | 89 | 41 | 29 | 19 | 31 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 125 | 85 | 42 | 27 | 16 | 31 | NAICS2022 |