Sage Student Bistro - Institute for the Culinary Arts

4.7

640 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Innovative
Good for business meals
Good for special occasions

Sage Student Bistro operates as a customer-focused classroom providing students an opportunity to refine the skills that they have learned at the Institue for the Culinary Arts. This unique learning environment allows guests the ability to give feedback to students in a supportive environment.

HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday - Thursday
Lunch: 11am – 1pm
Dinner: 6pm – 8pm
Sage operates in line with the students' academic schedule. Hours of operation for lunch and dinner are updated regularly on social media.

MENU & SPECIALS
Our menus can be found on this website as well as our social medias. Student specials will be posted on those same pages. Menus are subject to change with seasonality and availability.

RESERVATIONS
Reservations are available and recommended for both lunch and dinner. Walk-ins will be served as possible. Reservations for groups up to 6 persons are available through OpenTable.com or the widget below. Groups larger than 6 should contact us for reservations.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Thu 11:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(531) 622-2328
Website
http://mccneb.edu/Bistro/
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
LUNCH Chase Grove DINNER Amanda Sheeler

Location
5730 North 30th street Building 22, Omaha, NE 68111
Neighborhood
Downtown / Old Market
Cross street
Sorenson Parkway
Parking details
Lot parking is available to our lunch and dinner guests.
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Artisan Bread$3.00
salted butter. cranberry jam.
Pommes Frites$3.00
sage seasoning. mayo.
Fava Bissara$3.00
fava bean. garlic. cumin. harissa. olive oil. lemon juice. rustic bread.
Roasted Cauliflower$3.00
tahini. labneh. aleppo chili oil. sizzled mint. sesame seed. lavash.
Ssam Lettuce Wrap$3.00
ssamjang. gui pork belly. carrot. radish. scallion. sesame seed. roasted peanuts.

Bowls

light lunch on its own

Parsnip Potage$6.00
pear. orange. brown butter. seeded sage cracker.
Bo Kho$6.00
beef stew. five spice. ginger. carrot. scallion. lemongrass. mint. basil. baguette.
Squash Salad$6.00
jerk roasted calabaza. cabbage. radish. kale. epazote vinaigrette. black bean. agave-pepita granola.
Carrots Polonaise$6.00
roasted carrots. saffron aioli. carrot jus. celery leaf. egg white. currants. toasted bread crumbs.

Plates

key piece to a filling lunch

Feta Pie$8.00
phyllo. baked sweet potato. sour fig reduction. broiled kale. bukovo.
Pork Smørrebrød$8.00
braised pork presse. jarlsberg. sultana jam. rugbrød. saba. kale. violet mustard aioli.
Chicken Crepe$8.00
chicken. melted leeks. comte gratinée. portabella. tarragon crema. balsamic gastrique. chive.
Merguez Burger$8.00
potato bun. grilled sausage. caramelized onions. arugula. harissa crema. julienne fries.
Student Chef Special$8.00
hard work. passion. attention. ask your student server.

Sweets

treats to brighten your day

Hot Cocoa Atole$3.00
masa harina. canela. panela. spiced peruniquitos cookies.
Hand Pie$3.00
artisan. seasonal. warm.
Chocolate Chip Cookie$3.00
warm. chewy. gooey.
Pastry Student Special$3.00
dedication. patience. precision. ask your student server.

Beverages

Tea & Coffee$1.00
Ginger-Cider 'Toddy'$2.00
Kombucha$2.00
Bottled Soda$3.00

What 640 people are saying

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

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Sage Student Bistro offers a "fantastic" dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food" crafted by eager student chefs. Guests enjoy a "unique atmosphere" and "great value," with themed meals often inspired by renowned chefs. While service can be variable, the "creative and unusual dishes" make each visit memorable.

640 Reviews

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Rod
Omaha
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit. We really enjoyed it. The food was delicious and the servers were very professional and polite. We’ll be returning.
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Becky
Omaha
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Rivals fine dining in Omaha. Any fine dining! 6-courses, student created and led.
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Ray
Omaha
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You should have lunch or dinner here! Reasonable prices, excellent selections - and fine service!
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Joanna
Omaha
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved the variety of ethnic foods. Our waitress, Lily was fun and provided great service. Great value and unique dishes that were new to me. I absolutely must come to the evening meal. Thank you, Sage Bistro! Joanna & Larry Lindberg
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Jean
Omaha
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I took my family to the Sage Bistro to celebrate the holidays. Everyone's food was fantastic! We all loved the experience as well as trying gourmet food we might not find at other area restraurants. I highly recommend Sage Bistro!
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Jill
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous, unique food in an upscale, calm atmosphere.
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Daniel
VIP
Omaha
20 reviews
1.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The three of us arrived and were seated. 5 minutes later two other large groups were seated. We had yet to be offered water. The two other groups were greeted and served water before we were. Service was slow throughout dinner. The others were also served their food before us. The food was unremarkable, (the trout and two beef entrees). It was not the dining experience worthy of a $300.00 tab. We’ve had one very enjoyable experience there and one enjoyable experience. It was their first opening night and they are an educational institution but you can’t charge for a fine dining experience and not give one.
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Kelly
Omaha
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I had a nice quiet lunch. We were able to have a delicious lunch and hold a nice conversation at a decent level.
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Judy
Omaha
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great, with several options. Our waitress was very attentive. We‘ll go back again.
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Ann
Omaha
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a lovely place. Excellent service. Delicious food. Carefully prepared and home made Beautiful, relaxing, peaceful atmosphere
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Sage Student Bistro - Institute for the Culinary Arts is rated 4.7 stars by 640 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Google Map for Sage Student Bistro - Institute for the Culinary Arts

5730 North 30th street Building 22, Omaha, NE 68111

Additional information

Cross street
Sorenson Parkway
Neighborhood
Downtown / Old Market
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Thu 11:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Lot parking is available to our lunch and dinner guests.
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
LUNCH Chase Grove DINNER Amanda Sheeler
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://mccneb.edu/Bistro/
Phone number
(531) 622-2328

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Sage Student Bistro - Institute for the Culinary Arts

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Artisan Bread$3.00

Pommes Frites$3.00

Fava Bissara$3.00

Roasted Cauliflower$3.00

Ssam Lettuce Wrap$3.00

Bowls

Parsnip Potage$6.00

Bo Kho$6.00

Squash Salad$6.00

Carrots Polonaise$6.00

Plates

Feta Pie$8.00

Pork Smørrebrød$8.00

Chicken Crepe$8.00

Merguez Burger$8.00

Student Chef Special$8.00

Sweets

Hot Cocoa Atole$3.00

Hand Pie$3.00

Chocolate Chip Cookie$3.00

Pastry Student Special$3.00

Beverages

Tea & Coffee$1.00

Ginger-Cider 'Toddy'$2.00

Kombucha$2.00

Bottled Soda$3.00

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