Hunters Restaurant, Lounge & Keno
If you're ever in Waco, Nebraska, and you're looking for a spot where good food, great drinks, and a little excitement come together, Hunters Restaurant, Lounge & Keno is the place to be. Located at 311 Midland T Waco, NE, this local gem offers a unique combination of a cozy dining experience with the thrill of Keno and a laid-back lounge atmosphere. Whether you’re coming in for a casual meal, a night out with friends, or some fun while trying your luck at Keno, Hunters has something for everyone.
The menu at Hunters Restaurant is packed with tasty options that cater to a variety of tastes. From hearty comfort food to lighter bites, there's always something fresh and delicious to enjoy. The lounge area provides a relaxing environment where you can unwind with a cold drink, and if you're feeling lucky, try your hand at the Keno game for a bit of extra fun. It’s a perfect blend of casual dining and entertainment, all in one spot.
What sets Hunters Restaurant, Lounge & Keno apart is its friendly atmosphere. Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor, you’ll be welcomed with a warm smile and treated like family. It's a great place to hang out with friends or even make new ones while enjoying some friendly competition with the Keno game. Plus, the lounge offers a great space to kick back and enjoy your meal or drink in comfort.
This charming spot isn't just about the food and games — it’s also about the experience. The relaxed vibe makes it the ideal place to spend a few hours, whether you're here for lunch, dinner, or a late-night hangout. With its combination of great food, entertainment, and a friendly atmosphere, Hunters Restaurant, Lounge & Keno is definitely worth a visit whenever you're in town.
Reviews
I love eating at local restaurants; we found Hunter's via a Yelp search. It is a friendly place that has character, including knotty pine walls and an original tin ceiling. The best part is, as it should be, the food. Based on other reviews, we tried the prime rib sandwich for lunch. It was tasty and very tender. Fries and onion rings were nice and hot and crisp. The dessert we tried was the brownie sundae (peanut butter pie comes on Thursday). Wow! So good. Large, 4-5" or more square of soft and hot brownie with two scoops of ice cream with a garnish of butterscotch and chocolate syrups. Don't forget about the tons of whipped cream! Local farmers were busy harvesting corn, so there were few customers inside. Instead they were picking up large boxes of food to go. Had to be a local favorite place. Service was excellent and the food came quickly. Also very important to me, the restrooms were very clean and tidy. It's certainly well worth the 5 miles to drive from I-80!
This place knows how to buy great beef. Better yet they know how to cook it!! I'm hooked on their NY Strip. I think you would be hard pressed to find a better one anywhere in the world, this is Nebraska you know! We are the beef state and Hunters does a fantastic job of preparing this local delicacy. I need to try the highly acclaimed prime rib sometime, but like I said I'm addicted to the NY Strip!! I know some reviewers have mentioned less than great service, but I believe that is an aberration rather than the norm. After many visits service has always been prompt and courteous. I also like the atmosphere of the east side of the restaurant. It's a turn of the century old time pub complete with tin tiles on the ceiling and a big wooden bar suitable for sliding frosty mugs of beer on. Throw in a couple big screens so you can watch the game and life is good! Realistically we all dine out searching for great food and Hunters knocks that out of the park.
The food and prices are great. We had their prime rib sandwich special with tavern fries which was very good. Their brownie sundae was to die for. We will be back!
Some of the best small town bar food I've had in Nebraska. The Hunters Burger and Reuben were amazing as well as the sweet potato fries which had a bit of a cinnamon taste. Can't wait to try the rest of the menu. Very friendly service. If passing through on the interstate take the Waco exit and check it out.
This is a great dive in Waco Nebraska. If there are events in the area it can be hard to get a table. The fried cheese curds and burger were excellent, I was really impressed with the quality of the beef. They have a variety of sandwiches, some steaks and salad options. My daughter got a kick out of the chairs being on wheels. Service was really friendly.