"Omaha's most enduring bistro - the original Lahvosh flatbread, a chef-driven menu and a deep wine list in the Old Market since 1972."
About M's Pub
M's Pub has anchored a corner of Omaha's cobblestoned Old Market since 1972, named for founder Mary Vogel - the original "M" - and now run by the Mellen family's Ann Mellen and Ron Samuelson. It is the most beloved bistro in our Omaha guide and a downtown special-occasion mainstay.
After a 2016 fire forced a closure, the room was painstakingly rebuilt to match the original with help from its first designers. More than five decades on, it remains a byword for chef-driven food and a serious wine list at the centre of the Old Market.
The Kitchen
The signature is the Lahvosh - a crisp Armenian flatbread loaded with toppings, served in versions from a bacon cheeseburger Lahvosh to the Thai and Santa Fe shrimp. Around it runs a seasonal American bistro menu and a creative, much-praised wine list that has defined the room for decades.
This is confident, comforting cooking rather than fine-dining theatre - generous plates, a famous shareable starter and the kind of consistency that keeps regulars coming back across generations.
The Room
The room is warm and characterful, brick-walled and bistro-snug, set among the galleries and cobbled streets of the Old Market. It runs equally well for a date, a celebration dinner or a relaxed business meal, with a busy bar at its heart.
It fills most evenings, so reservations are recommended, especially at weekends and around downtown events.
Not for
Not for a tasting-menu occasion or a fast, cheap bite - it is a characterful sit-down bistro built around shared Lahvosh, wine and an unhurried evening.
Frequently Asked
What is M's Pub known for?
The Lahvosh - a crisp Armenian flatbread loaded with toppings - is the signature, from a bacon cheeseburger version to the Thai and Santa Fe shrimp. It anchors a chef-driven American bistro menu and a long wine list in Omaha's Old Market since 1972.
Where is M's Pub in Omaha?
At 422 South 11th Street in the cobblestoned Old Market district of downtown Omaha, among the area's galleries and shops.
How much does it cost?
It sits in the upper-moderate $$$ band, with mains running roughly $18-40 and a typical dinner for two around $80-120 with wine.
Is M's Pub still open after the 2016 fire?
Yes - after a 2016 fire forced a closure, the room was carefully rebuilt to match the original with help from its first designers, and it continues to run in the Old Market.
Do I need a reservation?
Reservations are recommended, especially at weekends and around downtown events, when the bistro fills most evenings.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at M's Pub
Reservations are recommended, especially at weekends and around downtown events. Phone +1 402 342 2550. Find it at 422 South 11th Street in the Old Market.
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Practical Information
Address422 S 11th St, Old Market
NeighbourhoodOld Market, downtown Omaha
CuisineAmerican
PriceMains roughly $18-40; expect around $80-120 for two with wine
Dress CodeSmart casual
SeatingWarm, brick-walled bistro at the centre of the Old Market
ReservationReservations recommended, especially at weekends
