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Finals frenzy: Here are Omaha's best sports bars for NBA action

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Published on May 29, 2019
Finals frenzy: Here are Omaha's best sports bars for NBA actionPhoto: Oscar's Pizza & Sports Grille/Yelp

It’s one of the best times of the year for sports fans, and that means it’s time to make your plans around the NBA Finals, which begin on May 30.

As patrons head into Omaha bars to watch the NBA Playoffs, average daily revenue at local pubs is $572 on days when games are played, a 3.57% increase compared to an average day, according to an analysis of transactions at 3,500 local bars by Womply, a provider of CRM and marketing software for small businesses. That sales increase is driven by a 3.91% increase in transaction volume and a 0.18% decrease in purchase price.

At local restaurants in Omaha, average daily revenue is $1,182 during the NBA Playoffs on days when games are played, a 3.95% increase over a typical day, according to an analysis of transactions at 42,000 local eateries by Womply. That sales increase is driven by a 2.41% increase in transaction volume and a 1.52% increase in purchase price.     

To help you snag the best stool in town, Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top options for sports bars, using both Yelp data and our own methodology.


1. Oscar's Pizza & Sports Grille

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Topping the list is Oscar's Pizza & Sports Grille. Located at 17330 Lakeside Hills Plaza, the sports bar, which offers pizza, chicken wings and more, is the highest rated sports bar in Omaha, boasting four stars out of 232 reviews on Yelp.

2. Jimi D's Food & Spirits

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Next up is Jimi D's Food & Spirits, situated at 6303 Center St., Suite #106. With four stars out of 153 reviews on Yelp, the sports bar and Italian spot, serving sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Smitty's Garage Burgers and Beer

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Smitty's Garage Burgers and Beer, located at 7610 Dodge St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sports bar and New American spot, which offers burgers and more, four stars out of 116 reviews.

4. The Corner Kick Street Tacos & Sports Cantina

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The Corner Kick Street Tacos & Sports Cantina, a sports bar that offers tacos and salads, is another go-to, with four stars out of 103 Yelp reviews. Head over to 13806 P St. to see for yourself.

5. Varsity Sports Cafe & Roman Coin Pizza

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Check out Varsity Sports Cafe & Roman Coin Pizza, which has earned four stars out of 48 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sports bar, which offers pizza, chicken wings and more, at 9735 Q St.


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