Charred Burger + Bar

Charred Burger + Bar is a Nebraska-based burger restaurant with locations in Omaha, La Vista and Lincoln. Its pitch is simple: build the menu around Wagyu beef raised in Nebraska and make the burger the centerpiece. The company's website does not name its founders, so the story is told through the food rather than a personality.

The Omaha restaurant sits in Sterling Ridge at 1150 Sterling Ridge Drive. Our notes describe booth seating inside and a patio, though the official site does not detail either, so confirm outdoor seating if it matters. The bar is part of the name, and the room is set up for both quick lunches and relaxed evenings out.

The menu is organized into appetizers, Wagyu burgers, a category it calls Not Burgers, kids and desserts. Burgers include the Charred, topped with peppered bacon, balsamic tomato jam and charred cotija, and the Carolina BBQ with coleslaw and onion straws. Not Burgers covers chicken sandwiches and salads, including one built on a Wagyu patty.

It is a solid pick for families, groups that want a sit-down burger rather than fast food, and visitors curious about Nebraska beef. Online ordering for pickup is available through the company's site and app. Hours run from 11 am until 9 pm Sunday through Thursday and until 10 pm Friday and Saturday, so it works for both an early lunch and a later dinner.

What to order

• Charred Burger – peppered bacon, balsamic tomato jam, charred cotija
• Classic Burger – American cheese, roasted garlic aioli
• Carolina BBQ Burger – slaw, onion straws, bacon
• Bacon & Bleu Burger
• Chicken Avocado Sandwich
• Spicy Chicken Sandwich
• Charred Salad – Wagyu patty over greens

View the full menu Opens Charred Burger + Bar’s official menu

Good to know

• Online pickup ordering and a mobile app are available
• Menu includes a kids section
• Wagyu beef is raised in Nebraska, per the company
• Call ahead about patio seating; the official site does not list it