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Wave Bistro

Restaurant Catering service Asian restaurant Bistro Asian fusion restaurant Fusion restaurant

One of the Top rated Asian restaurants in Omaha


Address

4002 N 144th St, Omaha, NE 68116, United States

Website

www.wavebistroomaha.com

Contact

+1 402-496-8812

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (358 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 11 am to 3 pm, 4 to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 3 pm, 4 to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 3 pm, 4 to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 3 pm, 4 to 9 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 3 pm, 4 to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 3 pm, 4 to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 Wai C. 2 years ago on Google
    The dining room is very beautiful. Much higher end than I had envisioned it. Hot and sour soup 4.25 stars Egg drop 3.75 stars Beef with hoisin sauce 5 stars Perfect for my taste. My friend though thought it wasn't salty enough for his. Chicken in garlic sauce 3.75 stars Not enough garlic flavor. It was a slightly sweet sauce so if you want a slightly sweet thing it might be for you. The sauce lowered the rating but I was impressed with the chicken not being dry which is an issue I've been running into with Chinese American food in Omaha. Green Thai curry 5 stars Surprise hit. This i thought was going to be mediocre but turned out to be a great version of yours dish. Shrimp fried rice 4 stars Not quite enough wok hay for my taste, but a good version to order still. Garlic basil crusted chicken with seven spice mango sauce 3 star I didn't really enjoy this one all that much. Felt that there are better options. We did notice it wasn't one of the favorited items, which we were surprised about since it sounded so amazing. Upon eating it I can see why. There's just better options on the menu Parking is available in a medium sized shared lot.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris R. 11 months ago on Google • 242 reviews
    I very much consider myself a Chinese foodie, but probably the American version of Chinese food to be clear. I have eaten at Wave Bistro a few times, and it has always been good. They were busy on this particular evening, but the food was great and we had enough for leftovers the next day too. The prices have gone up, but the portions were very reasonable. If I lived closer, I would come here more often.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Quo L. 1 year ago on Google • 254 reviews
    We were there just two days ago and food was delicious. OwnerJenny was very friendly and attentive! Great ambience and decor! We had cashew salmon, chicken lettuce wraps, wanton soup, and all of that were delicious. The free bread appetizer are our favorite! Highly recommend this place if you are in the NW area by 144th & Maple next to Home Depot.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brittney B. 2 years ago on Google
    Can’t recommend this place enough! It’s the perfect restaurant for fine dining at the right price. Love the food! The crab cakes are delicious and perfect for sharing! Such a beautiful and classy place. There’s a gorgeous wave sculpture that hangs over the dining room. Perfect for date night!! Attentive staff. Everyone is always friendly. Especially the manager Jenny, she remembers all of our favorites and makes it the best experience! My absolute favorite is the creme brûlée! I’m always craving it and order it every time I come in. It’s the best one in town!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Ragin' C. 2 years ago on Google
    Underwhelming, overpriced, pre-processed, buffet-grade food. Ok, I read that this place was "top notch" so I had to try it. My first mistake was believing the Open Table App... my second mistake was driving 45-minutes to check it out. This place is definitely confusing in terms of its veritable menu. Asian, Mediterranean, Australasian, Cajun-Creole... who knows. It was more of a fusion hodgepodge, but that would have been fine if the food was good quality. Everything was either from a can, a bottle, or a box... which gave everything that "buffet food" taste and texture. Just gross.🤮 I ordered the Green Thai Curry Chicken... which was supposed to be "spicy"... but I think they forgot the spice... along with the salt and pepper. It had zero flavor (except for the over use of concentrated coconut milk)... and the huge chunks of barely chopped onions. I don't think I could intentionally make chicken as flavorless as they do... and..it came out warmishly room temperature. My son ordered the orange chicken... which looked and tasted like someone just microwaved a frozen P.F. Chang dinner and put it on a plate. There was just a weird consistency to the chicken too. My wife had some beef dish... which looked lovely in terms of presentation... but the straight-from-the-bottle maraschino cherries threw me for a loop. It was just weird. My kids ordered the tri-Crème Brûlée with "seasonal fruit"... which was more like three different flavors of something from a box... with canned whipped cream and... yep, you guessed it... one maraschino cherry on top of the whipped cream. Apparently, bottled maraschino cherries are in season... who knew?? I joked that the food seemed like they were either just microwaving frozen food from the store... or... buying bulk processed food and just serving it from a buffet table in the kitchen. Half of the staff was friendly... but the other half, to include the dang hostess, were troglodytes that didn't talk or interact. Overall... given the incredibly high prices of the low-grade, pre-processed food... I would recommend just skipping this place. It's a good thing I didn't order their $23 bowl of "cajun" gumbo... because I would have had to cry at the table... and no one wants to see a big Cajun dude cry in public. To the owner(s) of this place... the ambiance was ok... but the effort put into the food was nearly insulting in relation to the high prices on the menu.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kevin P. 2 years ago on Google • 64 reviews
    Plenty of good things to say about Wave! The food was good, and the presentation was fantastic! Service was great, and the cheesecake was good too. I was told to order the lamb from a friend's recommendation. It was good, but not my favorite lamb dish to date. Next time I'll skip it and go for something a little more traditional on their menu. But did I mention the presentation? So creative, fun, and colorful. Not something you see in a lot of restaurants any more.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thad S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice atmosphere, diverse menu, and super charming staff/owner. The owner came by our table multiple times to see how we were doing and to share stories with us. We'll definitely go back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James K. 1 year ago on Google
    Terrific Asian restaurant with "European-influenced dishes." Everything a several steps above most Asian restaurants: thr food, facilities and service including the owners visit to your table. At least from our 2 visits the best Asian restaurant we have found anyplace and among the best restaurants of any cuisine.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dani D. 1 year ago on Google
    I feel like I was definitely underdressed for this place. It was really nice inside, and the waiter was very helpful and friendly. We went on a Monday night and it wasn't very busy. They took our group of six really well and were able to get all of our orders correctly. The food was amazing and the tiramisu was also great. I got the honey glazed salmon and that was so perfect.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kat T. 10 months ago on Google • 94 reviews
    A really nice surprise Asian restaurant in West Omaha. They were very accommodating for vegan friendly customers. We were able to try the Yucca soba with vegetables and tofu. Also the vegetable red curry with rice. Also, the Szechuan style tofu that was my favorite meal was the Szechuan style tofu. It was fried up perfectly crispy, and the flavor was perfect. I also really love the curry. If you are vegan, just know that the green curry has shrimp paste in it however the server was very knowledgeable and steered me away from the items with animal products, the pad Thai does have a fish sauce just so you know service was great. Everything was tasty. The ambience was great.

  • 5/5 Elizabeth 4 months ago on Google • 86 reviews
    Had this for lunch the other day with some coworkers and the almond shrimp (I think, we all shared) was definitely a favorite. The crab Rangoon was decently filled but not overly so. The steamed rice was better than the fried rice imo but I’m really picky about fries rice. I decided against an egg roll but I def regret it because they looked amazing - golden crispy and filled with something that smelled good! The dumplings and sauce were super tasty, and I’m glad i got a couple of them. Will def be back sooner than later, and would recommend trying!

  • 3/5 Patricia P. 4 months ago on Google • 86 reviews
    The presentation was excellent. The Seafood Dynamite was soupy but tasty & the seafood was fresh. My date requested horseradish or wasabi be added to the honey glazed salmon so the kitchen slathered it in hot sauce instead. They offer a decent if limited menu.

  • 5/5 Pat G. 9 months ago on Google • 59 reviews
    This was our first visit to Wave Bistro. My wife and I had a nice quiet dinner to help celebrate our anniversary. The service was great, and our server was extremely knowledgeable. My wife's scallops and shrimp were cooked to perfection! She loves scallops when they're done right. My chicken was so tender and tasty. In case you need to eat gluten-free, Wave Bistro has you covered. We would definitely go back.

  • 5/5 Anonymous U. 1 year ago on Google
    This place offers delicious food and amazing service! The waitresses were impeccable the only thing I would change is the bread the bread is not delicious the butter is very beautifully presented however it is very cold and hard to spread. They shaped the butter so it looks beautiful but it's hard to spread therefore no one wants to have a big chunk of butter in the middle of their bread and the bread tastes like it came out of the freezer but everything is f****** delicious otherwise LOL
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Madeline G. 1 year ago on Google
    We got the crab cake appetizer, Spiced Seafood Dynamite, crispy chicken and some cocktails. Absolutely phenomenal food, the flavors are so balanced and every bite makes you close your eyes and savor it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Xiaoxiao Q. 1 year ago on Google
    I got spice sea food dynamite and really liked it. My friends got gumbo and garlic basil chicken which were also pretty good. The waiter seemed a little nonchalant tho.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steven L. 2 months ago on Google • 39 reviews New
    Always a solid choice for lunch or dinner. It's been here a while and they continue to do an outstanding job. If you love Asian food you will enjoy this place.

  • 5/5 Anne D. 2 months ago on Google • 24 reviews New
    Wave Bistro is a favorite for our friend group. The service is top notch and the food is dreamy. On a recent visit our table ordered the cashew crusted salmon, 2 creamy shrimp dishes and I had the orange chicken with no breading. This dish is just right - the chicken is tender and the sauce has a fresh taste of orange with a hint of heat. I like it without the breading partly becuase it's much better leftovers that way. The broccoli in the dish is a generous amount and tastes amazing. We all love the crispy rolls and the butter that comes with just a hint of almond flavor in it. We will definitely be back when the next craving comes!

  • 5/5 Jayden Z. 7 months ago on Google
    10/10. Definitely recommend to anyone who wants their tastebuds to be on cloud 9! The crab rangoons were spectacular. The crab cakes were absolutely amazing, cooked perfectly, they were flaky and the sauce was superb! The Parmesan crusted chicken was delicious, every bite was better than the last. We ended the evening with the trio crème brûlée and it was great. Make a reservation and prepare to be blown away!

  • 5/5 Dylan C. 11 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    An amazing restaurant. Always friendly and go the extra mile to make sure your experience is a good one. Made Mothers Day extra special this year and would recommend it highly. The Salmon is amazing, both versions. The glasses of wine are a little small for price but it's easy to look past the prices because of atmosphere, food quality and presentation, and the lovely staff that work so hard to make sure you are happy.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup

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