Nestled in the vibrant heart of the Blackstone District, First Round is a sports bar unlike any other. We celebrate the fusion of sports, art, and music that defined the 90s and its enduring impact on American culture. As a locally owned and operated establishment, First Round boasts an impressive collection of over 30 TVs, Big Red Keno, and an array of local artworks. Our menu caters to a diverse range of dietary preferences, including gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, keto, and dairy-free options. Whether you’re a sports or food fan, First Round has you covered as the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a night out. Indulge in our mouthwatering Gold Digger Wings or share the Philly Quesadilla with a friend.
Sarah
AWESOME GLUTEN FREE FOOD! Celiac here! They had TONES of different options for food and the waiter said they have 4 different frying baskets for the gluten free food and different pans and utensils. Super great place, nice people, good vibe, will absolutely be coming back!!
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I am always on the hunt for gluten-free restaurants/grills and this one was pretty good! I have missed being able to order fried cauliflower & onion rings! First round has them gluten-free and are so yummy! By far my favorite part of our experience!!! most things are gluten-free here and we had debates on what to try first! I ordered sirloin street corn tacos with chips homemade salsa, my favorite part was the salsa, amazing flavor. Others ordered the steak skewer with street corn & Dynasty Burger adding bacon & egg(he regretted adding btw). All our food had great flavor and we want to return to try other items! But I may just get an order of cauliflower & onion rings for myself! Lol!!! Atmosphere was cool and tons of tvs for watching whatever you may like! Service was great and the vibe was nice. We did orderthe cheesecake bites, but we were not fans of it. Not that it was bad, just not what we were expecting. The filling was liquidy and not a “cheesecake” feel. But you might try and love it, to each their own.
… moreLiving With Bats
Fun place to gather in Blackstone. We visited in December on a weeknight when the entire restaurant is decorated for the season. Staff Madi and Jaylynn are attentive and aim for accuracy with our large group. Dynasty Burger is tasty. Various sides to choose from, including a large basket of tots with crispy outsides and soft insides. Appetizers nacho tot basket (totchos) and thick onion rings are a great start. Deep fried cheesecake bites are rich. Everybody in our group liked their dinner (tacos, hot dog, burgers, Mac & cheese).
… moreShelby Thariani
Staff are super friendly and helpful. I was recommended to try the tots and chicken sando with hot honey sauce. Very good sauce, great tots with flavorful seasoning and enough to feed a horse. The chicken sando was so crispy and so flavorful! I will be coming back. I didn’t take a photo because I had too many French 75’s by that point. Very cute atmosphere as well. Loved!
… moreGregory Ling
Tonight, I tried First Round for the first time. I was actually told about this restaurant from some other people who are gluten-free as well. I was very impressed with their menu because almost every option had a gluten-free option available. It was nice to not feel limited in the choices that I could choose from.
Tonight, I had Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese and Fried Cauliflower in a Hot Honey Sauce
The mac & cheese was a healthy Midwest portion of food, which was more than I could eat. The bacon added a nice fat and saltines to the dish, especially with the combination with the blue cheese chunks. The chicken was breaded nicely and it had a good spice to it without being overwhelming to my palette.
However, the appetizer was the star of the show. I was surprised at the crunchiness that they were able to get on the breading of the cauliflower while having it stick to it so well. It really felt very meaty without having any meat in it. I found myself continually going back for it more and more.
I was thoroughly impressed with all of their GF options and I will definitely be back there again!
… moreVivian Nguyen
I am sorry that this sounds horrible but I dont even feed any of my pets these kind of charcoal burn food. How can you send this food out of your door to the customer? We called to leave a feed back and someone answer the phone said it supposed to be that way. If I could leave my work and brought it back there I would. Do not recommend any one to try this. FYI eating this type of burn food could increase GI cancer risk. They deserve no stars. In addition 12.99$ for 8 shrimps and 7/8 were completely burn. Terrible cook, food, and service.
… moreKayla M
This is by far the best Gluten Free food we have had in Omaha. The majority of the menu is gluten free and tastes fantastic! Food was very fresh and quick. Our server was attentive and friendly. The Burger was out of this world and even has gf Mac and cheese. Also loved the variety of tv channels being shown through the establishment.
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I really love how they decorated for the Christmas holidays! I was so hesitant at first because no one was in there eating, just drinking – but shortly after we started eating more people showed to dine around us. The food was beyond Incredible. Truly Phenomenal. I was so doubtful and they blew me away. Everything we ate was fresh, crispy, tasteful, and so good we couldn’t stop eating until we were uncomfortably full. It has been such a long time since I have sat down at a place and had nothing to complain about. I can’t believe more people don’t know about this place and how good it is. I will be back there for their Chicken bites. OMFG! The hamburgers were cooked thoroughly, juicy, buns were soft and pillowy, drinks were fun and festive. See you soon First round.
… moreBill Baker
Food was surprisingly great for what I would consider a bar style set up. We love the fact they offer multiple gluten free options. The steak and tot burrito was great. We will have to try more next time we visit.
… moreHayley Brown
This is the best gluten free food I’ve ever had.
Seriously. This restaurant has the trappings of a 90s nostalgia bar, but it’s housing the best gluten free fried food ever. You’ve got to try it.
They ONLY use GF breading, so if you need anything it can be made safe. If you need it, make sure to ask for a gluten free bun, and to specify if you want it gluten free, but I trust them 100% even with the shared kitchen.
I had the classic chicken sandwich with hot honey sauce, street corn as my side. Both were SO GOOD. The gluten free bun was probably the best I’ve ever had, I had to double check it was GF.
We also had delicious Mac and cheese bites, they had a spicy dipping sauce that was the perfect compliment.
Overall for 2 people we spent $50 with tip and left full of yummy food.
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