Carmelas Bistro And Wine Bar

Stopped in for drinks and crab cakes. My wife had a Zin that made her very happy for $9 a glass. I had the Moscow  Mule at $8.50, served in a copper mug. Crab cakes were decent but nothing to get into a tizzie about. Outdoor seating was nice, except that the only view was across the strip mall (which can't be helped in most of Lincoln, let's be honest). Clientele was mostly suburban.

Back for more!! For appetizers, we shared the Caprese Salad, and the Ahi Tuna with a cucumber cilantro relish.  Dinner was the best halibut ever over risotto with green beans. My friend enjoyed a fillet with duck ravioli and roasted beets.  We split the Better than Sex cake for desert! Oh my goodness!!! It is always a dining experience, not just a meal!  YUM!!!

We tried this place after it first opened and haven't been able to go back. We ordered crab cakes for our appetizer and after waiting 20 minutes they finally came out. Not only were they cold in the middle but I also found a plastic bag in one of them. Our meals were not very good either. Haven't been able to go back since to give them another try.