Century-Old Steakhouse Named James Beard America's Classics Award Winner

Century-old steakhouse named James Beard America's Classics Award winner

The over-century-old Johnny's Cafe in Omaha was one of six restaurants nationwide recognized as 2026 James Beard America's Classics Award winners.

Century-old Omaha steakhouse named James Beard America's Classics Award winner

The over-century-old Johnny's Cafe was one of six restaurants nationwide recognized as 2026 James Beard America's Classics Award winners.

Iconic steakhouse Johnny's wins James Beard prize; state's 2nd-ever restaurant to be named 'classic.'

Generations of Nebraska families have known Johnny’s Cafe as a steakhouse classic. Now it’s getting an honor that cements that classic status nationally. The 103-year-old South Omaha steakhouse was this week named a James Beard America’s Classics restaurant, an honor that only one other restaurant in Nebraska has received. The Beard Classics award is part of the annual James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards, which function as the Oscars of the f…