Atmosphere: C-
Food: B-
Service: B
The food was okay, certainly not the best in town, but certainly edible. Â I found the wait staff to be friendly and helpful, the menu is limited so there really wasn't much education to provide. Â The atmosphere is very much a bar, which is okay for what it is, which isn't much.
A group of three of us dined here after the color run in downtown Omaha. They had a lot of good choices and it was nice you could order the pizza by the slice even though it was clearly not economical. The pizza was good, in the group we had hamburger, Thai, G unit, twice baked, and chicken cream cheese. All tasty, but I thought the crust is what really set this place apart. However, this was one of the worse services I have experienced. It 10 minutes to get drinks, then 25 min after we ordered slices, they told us they are not doing those today. We ordered a whole pizza, only to receive the original slices 25 minutes later. We never did see the whole pizza, but where never charged. The reason for 4 stars was this was good pizza and we were willing to give the service of the place a second chance.
Review Source:Great place for lunch. Â They have a wide range of pizzas from whole pies to single (large) slices). Â The bayou blast with shrimp and andouille sausage was tasty though I prefer the meaty super G. Â I didn't know it, but Monday through Thursday lunches the slices are buy one, get one free which was a great bonus.
Review Source:Outstanding pizza and an incredibly unique and broad pizza combinations I have seen.
We had a half Ruben and half Spin Chicken and both were delicious. Â The crust was perfectly crispy, not thick (too much dough ruins a pizza in my opinion) and served hot as it should be.
Even the left overs were heated up on a baking stone at home and were nearly as good - fresh at the restaurant is always best.
Goodnights does pizza right, keep up the great work!!
If you're a pizza place and your crust is bad and your sauce is bad and the cheese is weird then there is no point going back. I usually try a slice of pepperoni the first time at a new pizza joint for easy comparison and Goodnights failed miserably. Normally I pick a slice up, fold it in half length-wise and eat with my hands but this was so floppy and drippy (and grease doesn't usually bother me) that I had to use a knife and fork. Yet somehow the knife wouldn't cut the limp crust?!? And where did all the grease come from, not the cheese, it wasn't properly melted - you could still see the shredded shape. But what dear lord do they put in the sauce and crust to make it so sickly sweet? Yuck.
Review Source:Walked in last ngiht after a long day at the zoo and it was dead. We got our menu's and there is literally nothing besides wings, pizza, and salad. It was a pretty grim selection. We ordered the philly pizza and it had an odd taste to it. It was just ok i guess. There are way better places in omaha than this place.
Also, the bartender was consistantly taking shots with the customers and nobody was really working... that place was filthy. We probably wont be back.. ever.
Went here after a horrible encounter at another place during the CWS. Â Got a table right away, they had specials posted, and our waitress was friendly. Â Ordered the cheeseburger pizza and it was fantastic! Â A little pricy, but downtown and worth the price. Â Overall I would go back.
Review Source:We went here the other night before a show at the Slowdown. The menu is completely salads and pizza - no other options. That being said, I like that it's simple and really focuses in on the pizza, which is nice and thin and they offer interesting toppings. I love pizza. What I did wish for was an appetizer menu. When you're making a night of it and want to hang out with a group it helps to be able to spread things out with some appetizers before dinner. Â Also, the atmosphere needs a little kick. It has a really plain, modern look, which is sort of appealing, but it just needs something to give it personality. We'll probably return when we're down there for shows or movies - the location can't be beat. I just hope they ratchet things up a little!
Review Source:This place was empty when I went, which is a little unsettling when you're hoping for a good meal. Â I had the apple walnut arugula slice, which tasted fine, but I wasn't overly impressed with it. Â Mediocre is a good word for it. Â Also, at almost 6 bucks for one slice, I probably won't be coming here often.
Review Source:Was rushing to a movie at FilmStreams, and stumbled upon GOODNIGHTS. Â I only had a few minutes to choke down a couple of slices of a veggie pizza...
In record time, our server delivered a piping hot pizza that was sensational!
Great crust....almost tasted like Uno's in Chicago...but thinner. Â Real tomatoes...and excellent quantity of "stuff" on top. Â
Price was right...service excellent...and the product was EXCELLENT.
burnt crusts, poor service, not for us. Friend insisted this was he place to go for pizza in Omaha. Maybe we came on a bad night? Service was terrible. Empty drinks all the time, salad served with no utensils. After 10 minutes of trying to get someone's attention we finally went to bar for set ups. we ordered two pizzas which were delivered to the table 10 minutes apart? Both burnt crusts and way over sauced. Like I said, maybe a bad night.
Review Source:I'm a big fan of this pizza. Both times I've been here they were super busy and service was a bit slow. Â The pizza however did not disappoint. Â Crisp crust, not floppy like a lot of joints, chewy crust like it should be and fresh toppings. Â I have to give them a slight pass on the slow service since it was extremely busy. The one thing I cannot overlook is that on arguably one of their busiest times (outside of the CWS) why in the world would they reserve half of the restaurant for a group?? There were tons of tables open that no one could use. Very very odd. Â That only can upset customers, while reducing profit because of less table turnover. Oh and did I mention this was before a Nebraska vs Creighton baseball game? Â
The good:
Very friendly staff
Pizza by the slice
Tons of unique topping combinations
Twice baked pizza...wow
The bad:
Seemingly unprepared for tons of business
Running out of silverware
Waitresses with no change
Empty tables while the place in packed (still shaking my head)
That being said, I will go back time and time again. I'm dying to try at least half of the menu.
I've ordered pizza for carryout from here twice just this week! As such, I can't comment on the table service, but when I called, the pizza's were ready in about 15 minutes, which is a very fast turnaround.
The "islands" pizza is excellent, as long as you like pineapple on your pizza. The cream cheese gobs...even better!
The "chicken cream cheese" pizza is also very good. Again, gobs of cream cheese, as well as chicken and jalapenos.
As far as product is concerned, they have added a few salads to their menu since my first visit.
Hopefully, as long as the service has improved, they'll do very well as far as business is concerned with the upcoming College World Series...they're right across the street from TD Ameritrade Stadium.
I've never seen this place busy. Maybe I've only been at the wrong times. Maybe it's because this place is GIANT and it only seemed empty because of it's size... Regardless, there is better pizza places in Omaha.
I think Goodnights will do well in Omaha because of their location conveniently across the street from the new baseball stadium. Bravo Goodnights Pizza. You knew what you were doing. So it comes as no surprise when I walk in and see this giant pizza place empty because it was built to hold college world series crowds. Nothing wrong with that I guess.
As far as the pizza goes, they seem to have quite a selection and reasonable prices. Â Their pizza is comparable to California Pizza Kitchen... take that however you want.
Two out of the three times I have visited I got the wrong pizza. The problem was fixed and the server was apologetic but I find it odd considering how dead it was those nights. Â
They don't really leave much to be desired, I guess. There are other local places that are comparable in price but have better food.
Was fast and delicious! My boyfriend and I had to be at a show at the Qwest Center in an hour and we got our pizza in 20 minutes. We got to the show on time and filled our belly with pizza goodness :) Â The marinera is awesome and so is the cheese. We got a 14 inch signature crust pepperoni and mushroom pizza. I will be going back because not only the food was good but the service wasn't too shabby either.
Review Source:We were throwing a block party in the parking lot behind the restaurant, and we were famished after setting it up. Goodnights sounded like a fulfilling option. Aesthetically, I really liked this place. Its big and has loads of tv's, plus some outdoor seating.
They really only do specialty pizzas, but they have a lot of really amazing selections. Â The best thing is that they allow you to split your pizza in half and do two separate specialties on one pie. It didn't even matter if there were two different sauces, they could still split it.
We did half G-unit (basically every form of swine available, other than scrapple), and the other half was a ranch club. The ranch club was chicken, bacon, white sauce, ranch dressing, and avacodo. The g,g,g,G-unit would've made 50 cent proud, unless he is muslim or jewish. The ranch club was equally as good. The ranch was so subtle, I could see, but I couldnt taste it. It was a very interesting combination, but it worked well.
I was weary of having a lot of toppings, as that can sometimes keep the center of the pie from getting crisp. That was not the case with Goodnights. The pizza was crisp and delicious all the way through.
The price seems a little steep, especially if you're thinking about just a slice ($5.49). If your party is two people, the 14' round is more than an ample amount of food. And once you see the finished product, and consider the amount of toppings, you realize that it is quite reasonable.
I'd definitely recommend.
They finally added salads to the menu about three weeks ago! So, on top of their incredible pizzas (last night I had the Island - pineapple, ham, cream cheese, cilantro, and something else, and the Thai Chicken - chicken, mushrooms, peanuts, thai sauce, and a few other things, I'm sure), you can also eat healthier there. Not that I did, but still - I appreciate that you can! Plus, their house chardonnay for only $4.50 (or was it $4??) worked just fine for me. Our bill for three drinks and a 16 inch pizza was around $32, but my friend and I each took home leftovers, so it wasn't a bad deal at all. Â We ate at the bar and had great service. I'm warming up to this place!
Review Source:So this place hits an odd note with me. While I view it as a welcome concept in Omaha, and I'm sure it will be PACKED once the new stadium opens, I just don't see myself frequently patronizing the place.
An issue that bothers me: while the slices are pricey, albeit large at ~$5 a slice, what really bugs me is that when I order a slice of Margherita, stated on menu at $3.99, and my receipt comes up saying the slice is $4.49. If the menus were old, I wouldn't think it was a big deal, but this place just opened! They can't inflate prices after just opening because they feel like it. Yes, it is only 50 cents, but still. This is Omaha, we like to pay what was stated, not a higher rate. Just my two cents. Or fifty.
Also, my margherita slice I think was mixed with mint leaves instead of basil, so this pizza had a funky taste to it. I think I prefer Zios and Pitch over Goodnights, though they do have an awesome shot menu with catchy names.
I guess time will tell what happens with this place. I bet it survives, but the service needs to improve, they need to do some sort of happy hour, and maybe add on some side salads to please everyone's palates.
I'm with Matt on the burnt pizza and Chuck on the strange lack of what I'll call 'food accessories'. Â Aside from the other items I won't hold against the restaurant that I didn't enjoy (namely that I felt like I was eating in someones garage, and that said doors remained open when it was below 60 degrees outside), the food items that are available just were... Meh.
Now don't get me wrong, crispy crust is fine by me. Â In fact, I prefer it. Â But this was what you might call burnt, singed, darkened, or crunchy (like a crouton) and left an unsavory aftertaste. Â As far as ingredients are concerned, I don't like my meal to be a scavenger hunt. Â
I considered ordering the Thai (which our friends ended up getting and traded me a piece), I was glad I didn't. Â Let's break it down by ingredients: Â sweet chili sauce (double-check), shiitake mushrooms (where?), cilantro (umm...), garlic chicken breast (check, small pieces), mozzarella (some) & chopped peanuts (check).
I wish I would have taken pictures, but I thought it especially strange that the ingredients that were hard to find were the vegetables. Â I'm a cilantro freak, I'll admit it, but when the Thai pizza had no visible green on it, I was confused. Â Also, shiitake mushrooms: taste good and look better. Â Why not throw on a couple halves at least in lieu of chopping?
Now our pizza, the g unit, great name, same ingredient-hunt... you'd think this one would have been a carnivore's dream, but it just reminded me of a single-topping in terms of ingredient volume. Â And when I got to the crust, it was even less satisfying (as described above). Â
On the topic of accompaniments, I understand not messing around with things like pasta and burgers when you want to focus on pizza... but no salad or dessert? Â Hmm. Â Very strangely though, they did have ranch available (used to temper the burnt crust taste).
And as for parking... welcome to downtown. Â Sorry but it shouldn't be a suprise. Â If you want a huge lot, head out west.
My friend and I went to Goodnights last night. I was impressed with the build out. We were going to sit on the patio but their furniture hadn't arrived and the weather was spotty. The interior of the restaurant wasn't a typical pizza place. They have a two sided bar with a wrap around patio. I noticed the bar stools and chairs in the restaurant were very nice... My friend mentioned that she was actually comfortable sitting on the bar stools...
The bartender was great. She was helpful, funny, and knowledgeable about the menu. Its always nice to have someone behind the bar with a personality.
The food needs a little work. We ordered 5 slices of pizza between the 2 of us. The Buffalo Chicken was probably the best out of all 5. However, the menu isn't updated and this pizza was not as it was described on the menu.
The Thai Chicken pizza was different- It had a red sauce on it. It wasn't one of my absolute favorites but it wasn't bad. The BBQ Brisket pizza was the most unique thing. My friend really liked this pizza. The only one that i was disappointed with was the Bayou slice. I was expecting something like jambalaya on a slice of pizza. It came out with sausage and shrimp on it. However, it had a strange, salty flavor to it. I think it was over seasoned.
Goodnights will be a hot spot in Downtown Omaha for sure. The staff that we encountered was very friendly, the facility is nicely laid out and it's very comfortable place. The music was a little odd... While we were there, we heard Brittney Spears, Lady Ga-Ga and Katy Perry... It was like eating pizza at the Max :) (I realize I'm turning into an old man)
The food can use a little tweaking. I love the creative combinations of the pizza and I think, as the place works out it's kinks, it's going to be really good.
Check this place out. The owner is local and obviously very smart.
We dropped by here for a late lunch on Saturday. Â We were very impressed upon entering the establishment. Â The restaurant was very well maintained and stylish. Â The location is absolutely perfect and I have no doubt that it will be packed during the CWS when it debuts at the new stadium next year. Â Looking out of the windows from our booth, we could see the stadium and Qwest Center. Â The other side had the opening garage doors leading to an outdoor dining area. Â
The pizza is unique and I would consider it to be gourmet. Â We ordered by the slice and I had the bruschetta and the twice baked both with the signature crust. Â The bruschetta pizza was amazing. Â The balsamic glaze was fantastic and it was refreshing with the garlic olive oil sauce, tomatos, and arugula. Â The twice baked pizza had diced red potatos, bacon bits, and cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Â For being a thin crusted pizza, it was heavy and filling. Â It was good but not nearly as good the bruschetta. Â The red potatos were a nice touch, however.
I appreciated the fact that they offered pizza by the slice for $4-$5 each. Â I was pretty hungry upon arriving and couldn't quite finish both slices. Â The slices were large and the price is decent. Â You can also buy a 14" for around $16 while the 18" is about $20. Â
If you're in the neighborhood and in the mood for something different, I recommend Goodnights.
I got takeout and while it was good, I wouldn't go out of my way to go back. Â The original crust has a nice crispness to it and impressed me. Â The quality of the rest of the ingredients was fairly lackluster. Â Other than the dryness of the sausage, I wouldn't say any of it was bad, just not impressive enough to make me drive there instead of getting a similar pie somewhere else.
I do like the option to purchase single slices and they're sizable. Â My favorites were The Island and The Chicken Cream Cheese. Â Maybe I'll stop in sometime if I'm already at the Slowdown or the new stadium. Â Maybe not.
I Â had pretty much to opposite experience of hte other review- Good food but sheisty service....
I had the arugula (my only quibble was that the arugual was cooked - they should have just put it on last after the pizza came out of the oven - burnt arugula = not so tasty)  walnut pizza and the islander (think hawaiian style) and liked both- tried both types of crust, decent price- lots of options n their menu- but there is no ala carte menu- so I am not sure if you can build your own pie here or not? that's weird if  you can't...
However- our waiter sucked..he failed to mention that there was more than one type of crust to choose from (someone else in our party pointed it out to him) and got a few people's orders wrong and messed up the checks- charging one persons debit card with another persons bill ....
I'll update the next time I go
I really really wanted to like this place. It is in a great location (for me anyway), the place looks great and the staff is awesome. However, the pizza leaves alot to be desired.
We started off with a few mixed drinks - they were made perfectly and the bartender had a great attitude and personality. Then things took a turn for the worse. We ordered two pizzas - the Little Italy and The Loaded - both with the signature crust option. Both of these pizzas came out burnt (not just charred like a wood fired crust). The sauce was totally unremarkable as well as the ingredients. It was not the worst pizza I ever had but it was not memorable in any way.
The place was pretty much deserted too - maybe a sign that others are catching onto this low quality pizza already too??
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