CHEF-INSPIRED FINE DINING in Lincoln, NE
Our chef-inspired meals and unique ambiance have made us famous in Lincoln. We invite you to experience the culinary art at Venue.
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STARTERS
- Harvest BoardSelection of house-cured meats | artisan cheese | accoutrements1 Cheese$13.002 Cheeses$15.003 Cheeses$17.00
- General Tso's Brussels Sprouts GF$7.00House-made tso's sauce | roasted peanuts
- Spicy Crab Bombs$11.00Soy cured salmon belly | english cucumber | spicy dungeness crab salad | green apple
- Shrimp Cocktail GF$10.00Jumbo shrimp | house-made cocktail sauce | lemon
- Lobster Rangoon$10.00Six cold water lobster rangoons | cream cheese | green onion | roasted red pepper | sriracha | sweet thai chili sauce
- Spinach and Artichoke Dip GF V$8.00Cheese blend | artichokes | spinach | house chips
- Crispy Calamari GF$10.00Flash fried calamari | pickled peppers | scallions | fresh herbs | house remoulade
- Seared Ahi Tuna GF$14.00Sweet chili sauce | crushed cashews | cilantro
- Boston Lump Crab Cakes GF$11.00Four house-made crab cakes | pickled mustard seed | remoulade
FROM THE GARDEN
Available dressings: maple vinaigrette (gluten-free) | caesar | black garlic buttermilk ranch | creamy garlic (gluten-free) | balsamic vinaigrette (gluten-free) | buttermilk ranch | smoky ranch | bleu cheese | dorothy lynch (gluten-free) | raspberry vinaigrette (gluten-free) | Add grilled chicken $2, add grilled salmon $7, add steak $6, add two lump crab cakes $5
- Venue Pecan Bleu GF$10.00Candied pecans | brown sugar apples | mixed greens | bleu cheese crumbles | dried cranberries | maple vinaigrette
- Spanish Tuna Salad$15.00Ancho seared ahi tuna | arcadian lettuce blend | roasted corn | avocado | crumbled feta | cherry tomatoes | fried tortilla strips | smoky ranch
- Cobb$12.00Grilled chicken | mixed greens | bleu cheese crumbles | bacon | avocado | hard boiled egg | diced tomato | red onion | black garlic ranch
- Spinach Salmon GF$15.00Grilled salmon | baby spinach | toasted almonds | caramelized pear | feta | sliced strawberries | balsamic vinaigrette
- Wedge GFIceberg wedge | crisp bacon | gorgonzola | tomato | creamy garlic dressingFull$8.00Half$4.00
- Caesar$5.00Romaine | shaved parmesan | house-cured egg yolk | house-made croutons | caesar dressing | anchovies available upon request
- House GF$5.00Mixed greens | cucumber | tomato | cheddar | red onion | egg | croutons
VEGETARIAN
- Drunken Noodles$18.00Hoisin | stir fry vegetables | rice noodles | cilantro | cashews | spicy available upon requestAdd Beef Tips$5.00
- Hearth-Baked Eggplant Parmesan GF V$14.00Crispy parmesan crusted eggplant | creamy spinach and parmesan | seasonal vegetables | mozzarella blend | fried basil
- Beyond Meatloaf GF V$18.00Beyond meat blended with roasted mushroom and onion | golden barbeque glaze | marble potatoes | salad of arugula with tomato, onion, parmesan crisps and black garlic molasses
STEAK BURGERS
Our house steak grind is a blend of certified angus beef ribeye, strip, and tenderloin, trimmed lean and ground with 28+ day dry aged angus beef for flavor, texture, and tenderness, seasoned with "venue spice" and seared golden brown. All burgers come with a choice of side. Gluten free buns available.
- Venue Burger$12.00House grind 8oz. steak burger | toasted buttered brioche | cabot extra sharp white cheddar | caramelized onions | pecan wood smoked bacon | black pepper and chive aïoli
- Venue Classic Angus Burger$9.00House grind 8oz. steak burger | lettuce | tomato | onion | add cheese $1
STEAK BURGER ADD ONS
- Bacon$1.00
- Crispy Onion Straws$2.00
- Blackened$1.00
- Six Pepper Crust$1.00
- Fried Olive Creek Farms Egg$1.00
HEARTH-BAKED
Pizzas or house-made olive oil flatbread
- Buffalo Chicken$13.00Grilled chicken | parmesan cream sauce | smoked bleu | red onion | mozzarella and provologne cheese blend | fresno buffalo sauce | pepperoncini
- Venue Classic$11.00Pepperoni | italian sausage | bell pepper | mushrooms | onion | olives | mozzarella | charred tomato sauce
- BBQ Chicken Pizza$13.00Sweet baby ray's bbq sauce | grilled chicken | blend of mozzarella and smoked gouda cheeses | scallions | bacon | crispy shallots
- Smoky Gouda Chicken and Artichoke$13.00Grilled chicken | artichoke | havarti | smoked gouda | roasted garlic parmesan cream sauce
- Vegetarian Pizza$10.00Slow toasted tomatoes | garlic | fresh mozzarella | roasted garlic parmesan cream sauce | thyme | balsamic glaze
ENTREES
- Daily Lunch FeaturesAsk your server about our daily lunch features
- Quiche of the DayChef selection | seasonal ingredients | local olive creek farm eggs | flaky crust | choice of side | market price
- 4oz Grilled Salmon GF$13.00Grilled hand-cut salmon fillet | fresh lemon wedges | choice of side
- Surf n' Turf GF$15.006 oz CAB® brand Natural hanging tender | grilled shrimp skewer | choice of side
- Chicken Tenders$10.00Four house-breaded chicken tenders | black garlic ranch | choice of side
SANDWICHES
All sandwiches come with a choice of a side. Gluten free buns available.
- Venue Club$11.00Wheat berry bread | turkey | ham | bacon | swiss and cheddar cheeses | roasted garlic aïoli | lettuce | tomato
- Chicken Salad$11.00Dijon cranberry pecan dressing | bacon | tomato | lettuce | fresh baked croissant
- Prime Rib$14.00House-shaved prime rib | caramelized onions | braised mushrooms | creamy horseradish sauce | provolone cheese | hoagie roll
- Chicken Bacon Ranch$12.008oz chicken breast with house spice | swiss cheese bacon | lettuce | tomato | onion | ranch spread | ciabatta bun
- New England Style Lobster Roll$16.00Lobster claw and knuckle meat | diced celery | lemon and black pepper aïoli | chives | buttery new england style split top roll
- Salmon Ciabatta$14.00Grilled salmon | lettuce | tomato | red onion | capers | remoulade | open-faced ciabatta bread
- Uncured NY Strip Pastrami Reuben$10.00House-made pastrami | sauerkraut | russian dressing | swiss cheese | marble rye
- Venue Trio (does not include burgers or lobster roll)$12.00Half sandwich | house-made soup | house salad
SOUPS
- Hungarian Wild Mushroom GFCup$4.00Bowl$6.00
- Venue Crab Bisque GFCup$4.00Bowl$6.00
- Soup Du JourCup$4.00Bowl$6.00
KIDS
- Chicken Fingers$5.50Three crunchy breaded chicken strips with french fries or fruit and choice of ranch, bbq, or honey mustard for dipping
- Grilled Cheese$4.50Toasted bread with cheddar cheese and served with fruit or french fries
- Mozzarella Cheese Sticks$5.00Six mildly battered cheese sticks served with ranch dressing or tomato sauce
- Pizza$6.50Individual pizza covered in mozzarella cheese with choice of one topping
- Cheddar Mac N' Cheese$5.00Creamy white cheddar sauce with elbow pasta
- Venue Steak$8.004oz grilled sirloin steak served with french fries or fruit
SIDES
- Parmesan Pecorino Risotto GF
- Grilled Asparagus GF
- Soy Braised Mushrooms GF
- Seasonal Vegetable Sauté GF
- Green Bean Amandine GF
- Roasted Marble Potatoes GF
- Natural Cut Fries GF
- Sweet Potato Fries GF
- Hazelnut and Sage Brussel SproutsAdd$1.00
- White Cheddar Mac & CheeseAdd truffle$4.00
ORDER ONLINE
Crunching a deadline or planning to eat at home? Place your lunch order online and enjoy Venue wherever you please.
Venue Restaurant & Lounge
Venue Restaurant & Lounge 4111 Pioneer Woods Dr Ste 100 Lincoln, NE 68506 (402) 488-8368 info@yourvenue.net