Au Courant Regional Kitchen

Au Courant's website says, "Please note, we are willing to accommodate a wide range of dietary restrictions and allergies. Just ask us!" And they mean it! We dined there last night to celebrate a friend's birthday. It's one of my friend's favorite restaurants and I knew that he loves to do the tasting menu. I also knew that if someone wants to do the tasting menu, the whole table has to do it. I didn't want to ruin his birthday, but I also knew I wouldn't be able to do that - I follow a really strict anti-inflammatory diet due to a chronic health condition. When I told our waitress that I had really specific dietary restrictions, she was so gracious in asking what they were, wrote down what I couldn't have, asked great follow up questions, made some suggestions, went back to talk to the chef/kitchen, and quickly came back with some great ideas tailored for me. Everyone else at the table still got to do the tasting menu. My food was fantastic. I still got to participate in the "Au Courant" experience – I had a beet salad with strawberries, onions and micro greens; duck breast with sweet potato puree, and charred raddichio with radish; a lemon, basil mocktail from the bar; and a raspberry sorbet for dessert. They bring another tiny dessert with the check and she even had a suggestion of something special they could do for me. But I was too full and declined. :) But I was touched that they wanted to include me right to the end of the meal. I really didn't expect that! I am used to my only options being something like a plain chicken breast and iceberg lettuce, or maybe a steak and steamed broccoli. But I actually got to eat interesting food and felt good the next day! So, I just wanted to share my experience for other people who may have dietary restrictions. You can actually eat at Au Courant. They're willing to get creative for you and you can tell they are happy to do it. I can't say enough about how nice that was. Going to a new restaurant can be anxiety inducing when you follow a special diet. You never know if a place will be accommodating, if the kitchen will mix things up, if you're going to feel sick or just off the next day, or if the staff will make you feel like you're being annoying or high maintenance. Our waitress was amazing - so kind and helpful. And we had a great time celebrating my friend's birthday.

Au Courant continues to be one of my favorite restaurants in Omaha. Their food is absolutely incredible and it’s clear how much effort and heart goes into each and every dish. Every server we’ve had has been wonderful and very knowledgeable on each dish and menu item. Their drinks are delicious and so creative as well! I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant! Truly a one of kind gem in Omaha!