Oasis Falafel
About
- 4.9 ( 50 reviews)
- 5-20, $$, $$$
Downtown Omaha is home to the second location of Iowa City's favorite Mediterranean restaurant! Well known for their hummus and falafel, Oasis Omaha also offers kebabs and a large variety of sides. The food is fresh and authentic for omnivores and vegans alike. Counter service for dine in or carryout plus pre-packaged items available, too. There's something for everyone!
Cuisines
- 🍅 Mediterranean
- 🥗 Healthy
- 🥙 Middle Eastern
Recommended Reviews
4.9
Steve Baker
Great food! Fast service! Plates are large though. Would come more often if there was 1/2 kebab plate option, one gyro and one side with pita would be perfect
Chrystal Palmer
I just love this place! Always such a great experience, delicious food and lovely staff! And I always have leftovers!
Brett Kruse
I thought I had had Falafel before... but after Oasis, realized everywhere else I’ve had it in Omaha does not come close to how good it is here. We originally went for my gluten allergy wife as I am a meat eater but ... I can get behind this falafel for sure. I just said Falafel more times in this post than I think I have in my life.
Appy
The food is really good and they have a nice service. Lots of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options available
Laura Heilman
Food is always amazing and the owners couldn't be nicer. Support this great local business by visiting the restaurant or purchasing their hummus in grocery stores!
Sofia Peralta-Amador
Amazing!! Legit enough said. Service is always great and owners are very nice. If you are looking for a good cheap eat this is your place!
Aaron Burgess
I try to avoid superlatives, but for this place I'll make an exception. Hands down the best falafel I have ever eaten. Two bites into my pita it became immediately apparent why every seat in the restaurant was occupied. Great food, exceptional staff, and excellent value.
Derek Morris
This was a great find on our weekend trip to Omaha. It was a short walk from our hotel, and the food was amazing. I had the chicken shawarma and it was amazing
Jonathan Michela
Best gyro I have had in Omaha. Service time from order entered in system to food in hand and out the door 3 minutes. I even got samples. Staff is super friendly. Thought the baklava was overpriced but not sold elsewhere so what to do? Good eats.
Nikki Golden
Delicious food and great service, even though it was a busy lunch rush. The restaurant is a great space and there was plenty of room to accommodate a stroller. Will definitely be eating here again!
Shawn McGrath
Very good Greek food, the bobaganoosh Is a must also the chicken Kafka is also really great, will go again!
Marni Heydt
Consistently fabulous restaurant with great people and workers. The restaurant is open and inviting, the food is tasty and they are able and willing to accommodate for vegans and gluten free needs. I love this place!
Justin Brown
The falafel has a very crispy outside and soft inside. Perfection! Different kinds of fries too. The flavor experience was magical ðŸ‘ðŸ»ðŸ‘ðŸ»
Matt David
Excellent food across the board. Wonderful selections of colourful, flavorful, ethnic dishes that compliment each other. Had a lovely conversation with Michael the owner and I will definitely be there frequently.
Peter Sabadosa
Great selection. Fair prices. Veggies were fresh. Gyro meat is pre-sliced. Very green and eco-friendly. Knowledgeable, Friendly and helpful staff.
Matthew Wettengel
Love Oasis and their delicious menu! Everything is made fresh and is so so tasty, their staff is extremely friendly and they’re a very welcome addition to downtown Omaha’s restaurant scene.
Jaison Samuel
Amazing food and hospitality. Mike, the owner went out of his way to feel us welcomed.
Troy Vogel
This is an outstanding restaurant. The falafel is so delicious; fried fresh and served hot and crispy. The hummus is the best I've ever had, the fried pitas are amazing and the service is personal and friendly. So many options to choose from (and they'll help you decide if you aren't quite sure what to get). There is an obvious commitment to quality at Oasis!
belinda black
So good! I’ve heard great things about this place, and I got to finally try it. I wanted to try a little bit of everything, so I got Genie’s Plate, which is 3 sides, plus some pita bread. Everything I had was fresh and delicious. The pita was so soft and paired perfectly with the hummus that they provided. For dessert I got the baklava, which also was yummy. Highly recommend!
Scott Ryan Corey
I agree that having a 1/2 kebab plate as an option would be great!
Joel Uhlmeyer
So awesome to eat one of my Iowa City favorites in Omaha!!!! Food is exactly like it is at the flagship. Now have my place to stock up on hummus.
srikanth madala
Very good spicy falafel pita! They have wheat or white options on pita too.
ryan stutzman
By far the BEST place in Omaha for falafel, hummus, babaganosh, baklava, and pitas! Great prices and super friendly staff! They have an amazing selection of vegan items as well!!!
Evan Widhalm
delicious food and awesome staff. great place for vegans to eat
Steve Pattrin
Food is great and the crew are friendly. They alwats make you feel like family.
sutej indap
Nice food and options... Generous and quick service. I liked the mango sauce
Addison Parker
I've been to Oasis twice now and I must say, they have some of the best hummus I've ever had! I think their food tastes really fresh and I'll definitely be adding them to my lunch rotation.
Mike Brandon
Amazing food, great people. Don’t forget to take home a hummus or two, it’s the some of the best you’ll ever taste.
Ronnie Allen
I can not rave enough about this place. I make it a point to eat here once a month, if not more. The food is delicious and the staff is awesome. Two of the nicest people you'll EVER meet. If you're downtown, try it. You won't be disappointed !!!
Greg Andersen
Food is always amazingly fresh.
FangerZero
Food was pretty good, however considering we live in America and when someone says sauce we mean something that can fill any kind and of space. I asked for the sauce of my gyro to not be there and I find that this sauce was at the bottom of the pita pocket. If it wasn't for that I'd have given this 4 stars. As for why not 5, I found the service lacking in character. I know food jobs suck, but at least pretend you like it. It was a little pricey too, but when in a city it's going to be pricey.
Timothy Morrissey
Good food. Friendly staff. Would definitely recommend.
Ella Rohr
Amazing! Everything tasted tangy and fresh. I felt like I wanted to try one of everything on the menu. Here's the rundown of what I did try:Falafel: crispy on the outside, perfect on the inside. Definitely leaves Amsterdam in the dust. Hummus: a tiiiiiiiiny bit spicy. Not an issue for anyone with a normal palate, but a heads up if you're sensitive to that because I would not expect it in hummus. Babaghanoush: amazing. Smooth and less eggplanty than most I have had. Tzatziki: chunky, more of the consistency of spinach artichoke dip than the usual yogurty dip. Labneh: so good. Thick and tangy and yumZaatar fries: tastes exactly as you'd expect. Doesn't have the weird dryness of Amsterdam curry fries, but also not as crispy. Pita: super soft and fluffyNote that the dining room isn't anything special and you order at the counter.
Shawn Cavanaugh
Fresh, flavorful food. Everyone was super friendly too. I want to eat everything on the menu. Za'atar fries were especially good. We have a punch card now so definitely going back.
Mo Khaleel
The food was amazingly good, each plate had its own unique taste. I love the place and the staff was very friendly. Highly recommend it
Joseph Barker
Just placed an order for pick-up last night. Everyone was thoroughly impressed. Very high quality food, especially considering the reasonble prices. Always appreciate restaurants that provide real vegan options (and not just one or two). Can't wait to order again and try more stuff!
John Potter
Fabulous experience going here. The food was wonderful and the employees were fantastic. Really helpful and willing to go any extra mile to make sure you meal is wonderful, you could even sample some items to make sure it’s right for you. Hummus was the best I’ve ever had, and a lovely falafel. Will certainly be back for more
Patrick Chittick
Wow, amazing food. The tzatziki is by far the best I have found. Was slightly disappointed in the gyro meat, didn't seem to be on par with the rest of the items.
Molly Smith
Lots of options for making your own plate, or get one of their meals! Delicious food and even better service, the most friendly staff!
Rod Cameron
Food well prepared and tasty. Clean and pleasant environment. Excellent friendly service. Great experience all around.
Kriti Anand
Finally! Comfort food through and through. I have been in love with Oasis in Iowa City. And seeing them in Omaha today- I couldn’t stop to taste that amazing falafel sandwich again. Believe me- You will not regret it!!!
Ryan de la Garza
Excellent lunch spot, great falafel, and the best hummus in Omaha. I recommend the babaganoush as well, very tasty.
Tony Jaffe
Oasis is always on the hit. Chef Mike is the real deal!! Best falafel in town IMHO. Just had the Tunisian Meatball Pita and couldn’t stop eating it. Great food, great service every time.
Chase Nuzum
Hummus is made here locally and is delicious. Bring some home.
Arthur Smith
We’re so glad we found this place! Great extensive menu that allows you to personalize plates to your taste. Quality food, friendly service and attention from owner operators. We loved it and see why it has such good reviews. Try it!
Dirk Zwart
Would not have found this place except for Find Me Gluten Free. Great food and knowledge staff. Tried many things and it was all very good!
Lisa Tebben
GF items clearly marked, knowledgeable staff.
Jared Anderson
Everything was really tasty. The za'atar fries were a nice spin on the the traditional. A little on the pricier side, but portions were good. I'll be back for sure!
Abby Heithoff
The hummus and pita are both homemade and âââââ the falafel are amazing
Jeff Keltz
Holy Falafel Batman! This is some SERIOUSLY good Mediterranean eats. I'm not particularly "into" falafel, but I am into good food, and thus spot ticks that box. I got the lamb pita special, and it truly blew me away. The goat cheese brought a nice creamyness to the pita, and the falafel itself was very flavorful. The mango sauce they have ...oh my wordddd it's to die for. Drizzle it on everything to take it up 3 notches. At the time that I went, this place had about 50 5-star ratings. Not a single 4 star rating, and I could see why. The staff was super friendly and incredibly helpful, valuable help as well! Not just lame recommendations that don't give you much info. The inside of the place is a little funky looking, but don't let that deter you from getting some really amazing food. Stuff my life into that pita /10