"V. Mertz is our 'go to ' for ultra fine dining in Omaha. Have been several times, and have NEVER had a bad, or even a mediocre experience. Rather, the staff is ALWAYS attentive, the food is ALWAYS excellent, and the ambience is ALWAYS perfect. Its very romantic. Are there other restaurants that might give you a similar experience? I 'm sure ... but they are few and far between. Nobody else has the location though.... from the moment you step off the street into the Old Market Passageway, the ambience and sense of a special experience kicks in. I don 't want to say 'exclusive ', this is no South Beach or Beverly Hills experience ... nor would we want it to be. Rather, its a chance to experience the best parts of a South Beach or Beverly Hills dining experience, right here in Omaha. We started off with drinks .... it seems the bar staff are constantly experimenting and the drinks menu offers a combination of old stalwarts as well as new concoctions. Of course, a great wine and beer selection! No matter what you choose, you won 't go wrong. Of course, the food ... oh my, the food. NEVER a bad item coming out of the kitchen. From the appetizers (we had the charcuterie and a cheese tray) through the main course and finally finishing with expresso and a dessert as fine as anything you might find in Paris or Rome ... you 'll leave after just a few hours knowing you 've experienced dining nirvana. Book your reservation, give yourself a little extra time to find parking and enjoy the early evening ambience of the Old Market, and don 't worry about the details ..... they 've got them all covered."
