Fried fish might not be the first words on your lips when you think of Nebraska, but Lutfi’s Fried Fish in Omaha has proved there’s a healthy appetite for it in the state. The restaurant has two locations and has built up a dedicated following for its crispy fish dishes.

Lutfi’s is the place to go in Omaha for Louisiana-style fish and favorite Southern sides.

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Fish dinners and chicken wings are all that Lutfi’s serves, so you know that special attention is paid to each and every meal.

Facebook / Lutfi’s Fried Fish Here you can select the number of people you’re feeding, the type of fish you’d like, and how you’d like it prepared. Each dinner comes with two side dishes to round out the meal.

Fish items can also be ordered a la carte or in the form of savory fish sandwiches with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions.

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Online reviews for Lutfi’s are overwhelmingly positive. People point out how fresh the ingredients are and how everything on the menu is absolutely delicious. Whatever you do, don’t leave without dessert - it’s worth saving room for!

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Lutfi’s serves up local inspiration as frequently as it does catfish.

Facebook / Lutfi’s Fried Fish Owner Eric Austin was pursuing a career in pro basketball when an accident left him in a wheelchair. His new direction was bringing Lutfi’s, which started in Kansas City, into the Omaha market. He’s made the restaurant a booming success while empowering local youth with his positive message. The local media aren’t the only ones who’ve noticed Austin’s inspirational story. Here he poses with influencer Don Benjamin who stopped in for a bite and to meet the local legend.

Orders come with side dishes like mac and cheese, coleslaw, rice and beans, and fried okra.

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Lutfi’s has locations at 2527 North 72nd Street and 7440 North 30th Street in Omaha. It also provides catering.

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Every Omaha Lutfi’s fan seems to have a favorite reason to visit the restaurant. Whether you’re in it for the mac and cheese, the fried okra, or the fish itself, you won’t be disappointed. Read more about this must-visit fish place on its website or Facebook page.

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Here you can select the number of people you’re feeding, the type of fish you’d like, and how you’d like it prepared. Each dinner comes with two side dishes to round out the meal.

Owner Eric Austin was pursuing a career in pro basketball when an accident left him in a wheelchair. His new direction was bringing Lutfi’s, which started in Kansas City, into the Omaha market. He’s made the restaurant a booming success while empowering local youth with his positive message. The local media aren’t the only ones who’ve noticed Austin’s inspirational story. Here he poses with influencer Don Benjamin who stopped in for a bite and to meet the local legend.

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Address: Lutfi’s Fried Fish, 2527 N 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68134, USAAddress: 7440 N 30th St, Omaha, NE 68112, USA