Lazlo's Brewery & Grill

Lazlo's Brewery and Grill has been a fixture of Lincoln, Nebraska's dining and craft beer scene for decades, operating from its long-established location on P Street in Lincoln's Haymarket neighborhood. Part of the Lazlo's and Empyrean family of Lincoln restaurants and breweries, it produces Empyrean craft beers on-site and serves a rotating lineup of ales, lagers, and seasonal releases alongside a full food menu. The kitchen delivers hearty American comfort food calibrated for a brewpub format: a smoked brisket sandwich built on slow-cooked, pulled beef on a toasted bun has become one of the restaurant's most consistent draws, while a Southwest chicken wrap and a chicken wild rice soup that has achieved near-iconic status among Lincoln regulars round out the reliable lunch and dinner offerings. The dining room is spacious and versatile—booth seating for couples and families, large tables for groups, and a bar area for those who come primarily for the beer. The brewpub atmosphere sits comfortably between neighborhood hangout and visitor-friendly destination, making Lazlo's a natural first stop for travelers arriving at Haymarket before exploring Lincoln's nearby cultural institutions, the state capitol, and the University of Nebraska campus. Reservations for large groups can be made via lazlos.com; smaller parties are typically accommodated as walk-ins on most evenings. The pricing is mid-range and the menu is broad enough to satisfy groups with varied preferences, which is a meaningful practical advantage in a brewpub format that must serve both beer drinkers and food-focused diners.