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The Oven - East, Lincoln, NE

The Oven - East

4.8
4.8
270 Reviews
$30 and under
Indian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Vegetarian-friendly
The Oven Restaurants specialize in Northern Indian Cuisine which is known for its rich colors, flavor profiles and a unique style of cooking in a clay oven, called the Tandoor. Chicken, shrimp and lamb marinate for several hours in a yogurt and spice mixture and placed on skewers while various breads are being hand made by our chefs fresh each day. The skewers and breads are then placed in the tandoor over an open flame where breads are cooked to perfection and the rich flavors are sealed in to ensure tenderness and quality of the meat. Over the last several years, the Oven Restaurants has expanded to two other locations and added space to the lower level of the Haymarket location. Whether you enjoy the historic Haymarket atmosphere and relaxed vibe of the Cellar, the beautiful sunsets and outdoor patio of the Oven East, or you’re in Omaha for the night to try Himalayas, there are many ways to sample the cuisine of India!

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Wine Bar, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    gawang Rinchen

What 270 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nebraska

    Best Value

  • Nebraska

    Great for fine wines

  • Lincoln

    Best Overall

  • Lincoln

    Best Food

  • Lincoln

    Best Service

  • Lincoln

    Best Value

  • Lincoln

    Healthy

  • Lincoln

    Hot spot

  • Lincoln

    Great for fine wines

  • Lincoln

    Romantic

  • Lincoln

    Good for special occasions

  • Lincoln

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Oven - East offers "delicious food," consistently praised for its "great service" and "amazing Chicken Bhuna." Diners appreciate the "cozy atmosphere" and "extensive menu choices." While some note occasional slow service during busy times, the overall dining experience remains a "favorite" for its "predictable and comforting" offerings.

270 Reviews
  1. Ashley

    Omaha10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Extremely busy. Waited 10 minutes even with a reservation. Service was slow - just a few wait staff and every single table was occupied. Food was good - not the best we have had there. Obviously loud given it was busy.

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  2. Chris VIP

    Charleston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love our experience but have one suggestion. Could you put something on the bottom of the chair legs so they don’t make that loud noise when moved. Is there a reason we don’t recognize that this can’t be done ? Thank you

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  3. Lindsey

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Good food but as soon as soon we walked in for our reservation, we were told that we had an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes tops to have our dinner because they were really busy. Perhaps that should have been accounted for in the reservation process on Valentines Day instead of telling us that we needed to eat and run so that they could accommodate other guests. Made us feel not welcome and rushed. Won’t go back.

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  4. Bob

    Omaha1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and great service on a busy Friday night.

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  5. JANET VIP

    Omaha20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala, Salmon Madras and spinach bread. The soup was not as thick as in the past, but it was still wonderful. All the food was delicious. I would have given five stars for service but we had a new server and he was handling a large group by himself. He was attentive and was working hard. The Oven is a favorite. We highly recommend it.

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  6. Sharon

    Omaha7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food and the service was great for a busy NYE dinner with family.

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  7. Jeff

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The experience was good. It was very busy and noisy but that can be expected being New Year’s Eve.

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  8. Bonnie

    Omaha2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Loved the food, however more sauce than food. Vegetable curry was mostly sauce very few vegetables; the same with the chicken dishes and the dumpling dish. However the sauces were good

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  9. Liz

    Omaha1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely love the Oven, especially the East location. When I make a reservation, I daydream about the food for days before. We don’t eat out as much as we used to, so expectations are high. We’re never disappointed. Service is always wonderful! Food has been spot on. The mulligatawny is especially comforting on these cold, dark winter nights. Thanks for staying great for all of these years!

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  10. Kara

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience! Our server Alex was great and very attentive. We also loved the drinks from the bar! We’ll be back soon!

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The Oven - East is rated 4.8 stars by 270 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for The Oven - East

4101 Pioneer Woods Dr, #110, Lincoln, NE 68506

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Wine Bar, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    gawang Rinchen
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