Merle's Food and Drink

The establishment where Merle's sits has been a restaurant/bar since the early 1900s. The first alcoholic beverage was served back in the early 1920s.

In 1959, Merle and Jo Wilken purchased the building and gave Merle's its name. They ran the business until 1976 when it was purchased by Daniel and Elizabeth Lynch.

The Lynch family has owned the establishment since, having come a long way...

8250 West O Street, 402-474-6435, Where you Feel at Home While Eating Out, Restaurant near Lincoln Nebraska serving excellent burgers, steaks, chicken, fish, and Prime Rib!

Merle's has a fantastic "feel at home" atmosphere where we specialize in our hand patted burgers. Other awesome choices include Prime Rib, Grilled Walleye, and our Fried Chicken!

Often referred to as a Steakhouse or Tavern, Merle's dishes up hand cut steaks, and specializes in offering a variety of delicious hand made hamburgers. Many guests enjoy our Prime Rib cooked all day to tender perfection as well as our house specialty the Grilled Walleye!

Merle's Food and Drink is located off of Highway 6 or otherwise known as West O. We are 7 minutes from downtown Lincoln and serve amazing food. Merle's is well known for its Prime Rib! Other favorites include our grilled walleye, burgers, and fried chicken. The establishment where Merle's sits has been a restaurant/bar since the early 1900s. The first alcoholic beverage was served back in the...