"Chef Paul Kulik's French room and raw bar in the Old Market — three-day cassoulet and foie gras onion soup make it Omaha's most serious French table."
About Le Bouillon
Le Bouillon occupies a handsome corner at 1017 Howard Street in Omaha's Old Market, the city's historic dining district. It anchors part of our Omaha guide and our French coverage as Omaha's most ambitious French table.
It is led by chef Paul Kulik, a James Beard semifinalist, and presents his take on the comfort foods of rural France through a modern, farm-to-table lens. The restaurant itself was named a James Beard semifinalist for its Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program.
The Kitchen
The kitchen reads like a love letter to rural France: a three-day cassoulet with house-made sausage, ham and confit duck; a French onion soup of three-bone onion broth, foie gras and Comté; and hand-cut, twice-fried fries. A crisp paella-like 'Arroz a la Plancha' stuffed with braised meat and local mushrooms is a signature.
A raw bar adds oysters and Oregon pink shrimp in crème fraîche over house-baked bread, and the menu shifts with the season and the market.
The Room
The room matches the cooking — a warm, brick-and-timber Old Market space that works equally for a business lunch and a candlelit dinner, anchored by a wine and beverage program serious enough to earn James Beard attention.
It serves lunch and dinner most days; booking ahead is advised for weekend dinners and larger parties.
Not for
Not for a fast, casual bite or a budget night — it is a considered French kitchen and raw bar built for unhurried meals and a serious wine list.
Frequently Asked
What is Le Bouillon known for?
Modern, farm-to-table takes on rural French comfort food. Signatures include the three-day cassoulet, a foie gras and Comté French onion soup, twice-fried hand-cut fries and an Arroz a la Plancha, plus a raw bar.
Who is the chef at Le Bouillon?
Chef Paul Kulik, a James Beard semifinalist, leads the kitchen in Omaha's Old Market.
Where is Le Bouillon?
At 1017 Howard Street in the Old Market, Omaha's historic dining district.
How much does it cost?
It sits in the upper-moderate $$$ band, with mains running roughly $24-44 and a typical dinner for two around $90-150 before wine.
Has it been recognised by the James Beard Foundation?
Yes — it was named a James Beard semifinalist for its Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program, and chef Paul Kulik is a James Beard semifinalist.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Le Bouillon
Booking ahead is advised for weekend dinners and larger parties. Find it at 1017 Howard Street in Omaha's Old Market.
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Practical Information
Address1017 Howard St, Omaha
NeighbourhoodOld Market
CuisineFrench
PriceMains roughly $24-44; about $90-150 for two before wine
Dress CodeSmart casual
RecognitionJames Beard semifinalist (wine program)
ReservationBooking advised for weekend dinners
