A Local Guide to Midtown Crossing: Where Omaha Eats, Plays, and Gathers
Midtown Crossing is one of Omaha’s most walkable neighborhoods, with wood-fired pizza, craft cocktails, a board game café, and a 7.5-acre park all within a few blocks. It opened in 2010 and has become a go-to for date nights, game days, and weekend strolls.
Whether you’re planning dinner and drinks, a paint-and-sip night, or an afternoon at Turner Park, this local guide to Midtown Crossing covers where to eat, play, and spend time in the neighborhood.
How We Put Together This Guide to Midtown Crossing
We wanted to share a mix of locally loved restaurants, bars, and gathering spots, so visitors can plan a full day without leaving the neighborhood. Whether you have an hour or an entire evening, you’ll find something worth the stop.
Craft Cocktails, Dining & Specialty Eats
Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza & Taproom
A fast-casual wood-fired pizzeria with a self-pour tap wall of craft beers and ciders. Pizzas come out of the oven in about 90 seconds.
Perfect For: Casual date nights, group hangouts, quick lunches, dog-friendly patio dining
Address: 220 S 31st Ave, Omaha, NE 68131
Cost: $10–$16 per pizza
Parking: Street Parking
Hours: Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–9 p.m. | Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Mazza
A Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant known for shawarma, fresh falafel, and hummus, in an upscale-casual setting with a full bar and patio.
Perfect For: Dinner dates, group dining, vegetarian and vegan diners
Address: 220 S 31st Ave, Omaha, NE 68131
Cost: $15–$30 per entree
Parking: Street Parking
Hours: Mon: Closed | Tue 4–9 p.m. (dinner only) | Wed–Thu 11 a.m.–9 p.m. | Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–10 p.m. | Sun 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Proof Whiskey Bar & Craft Cocktails
An upscale cocktail lounge and bourbon bar with a deep library of whiskeys, a craft ice program, and low-light seating.
Perfect For: Date nights, late-night drinks, whiskey fans
Address: 220 S 31st Ave #3101, Omaha, NE 68131
Cost: $12–$22 per cocktail
Parking: Street Parking
Hours: Mon–Thu 3 p.m.–midnight | Fri–Sat 3 p.m.–2 a.m. | Sun 3–9 p.m.
Graze Craze Charcuterie Boards & Boxes
A specialty charcuterie shop with grab-and-go cups, custom picnic boxes, and party platters, including vegetarian and keto options.
Perfect For: Picnics at Turner Park, office lunches, event snacks
Address: 220 S 31st Ave, Omaha, NE 68131
Cost: $15 for a single box, up to $120+ for platters
Parking: Street Parking
Hours: Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–6 p.m. | Sun: Closed
Ray’s Wings, Pizza, Drinks
A sports bar run by Ray Bullock, who grew up in Buffalo, New York, serving Buffalo-style wings, pizza, and Beef on Weck, with big screens and a patio overlooking Turner Park.
Perfect For: Game days, Bills fans, casual group dining
Address: 200 S 31st Ave, Suite 4103, Omaha, NE 68131
Cost: $12–$20 per person
Parking: Street Parking
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Chateau Vin
A boutique wine bar with a curated international list, small plates, and outdoor sidewalk tables.
Perfect For: Quiet date nights, pre-dinner drinks, wine lovers
Address: 220 S 31st Ave, Omaha, NE 68131
Cost: $10–$18 per glass
Parking: Street parking
Hours: Mon: Closed | Tue–Thu noon–8 p.m. | Fri–Sat noon–9 p.m. | Sun noon–5 p.m.
Thirst Tea
A boba tea café and smoothie shop with customizable sweetness, tapioca pearls, and fruit jellies.
Perfect For: Afternoon pick-me-ups, remote workers, a drink on a park stroll
Address: 220 S 31st Ave, Omaha, NE 68131
Cost: $5–$8 per drink
Parking: Street Parking
Hours: Sun–Thu noon–9 p.m. | Fri–Sat noon–10 p.m.
Yummy 365
A casual Asian street food and noodle shop with takeout and quick dine-in seating.
Perfect For: Quick lunches, budget-friendly dinners
Address: 220 S 31st Ave, Omaha, NE 68131
Cost: $10–$15 per meal
Parking: Street Parking
Hours: Mon & Wed–Sat 10 a.m.–10 p.m. | Sun 10 a.m.–9 p.m. | Tue: Closed
Interactive Entertainment & Gaming
Spielbound Board Game Cafe
A nonprofit board game café, coffee shop, and craft beer bar with a library of 3,000+ games and game librarians to explain the rules.
Perfect for: Date nights, groups, rainy days, morning coffee
Address: 3229 Harney St, Omaha, NE 68131
Cost: $6 daily game pass
Parking: Street Parking
Hours: Sun–Thu 9 a.m.–11 p.m. | Fri–Sat 9 a.m.–1 a.m.
Corky Canvas
A step-by-step paint-and-sip studio where instructors guide you through a painting, with wine, beer, and cocktails available.
Perfect For: Girls’ nights, date nights, team building
Address: 200 S 31st Ave #4104, Omaha, NE 68131
Cost: $35–$45 per seat, supplies included
Parking: Street Parking
Hours: Varies by class
Outdoor Recreation & Community Events
Turner Park
A 7.5-acre public park with green lawn, walking paths, public art, and an outdoor pavilion. It hosts Jazz on the Green and other event series.
Perfect For: Dog owners, young families, picnics, strolls
Address: 3110 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131
Cost: Free
Parking: Street Parking
Hours: Daily 5 a.m.–11 p.m.
Ready to Explore Midtown Crossing?
Midtown Crossing has plenty to fill a full day, from wood-fired pizza and craft cocktails to paint-and-sip nights and picnics at Turner Park. For more day trips and local guides from the Omaha metro, explore Hurrdat ONE’s neighborhood guides. Think we missed a great Midtown Crossing spot? Let us know what we should add!
