Ralston

inner south · 68127

A 1.8-square-mile island of independence inside Omaha's southwest sprawl, Ralston punches above its weight on date-night logistics. The Ralston Arena books the kind of mid-tier concerts and Lancers hockey nights that make for low-stakes second dates, Main Street holds a tight cluster of bars without the Old Market markup, and 72nd Street puts you anywhere in metro Omaha in fifteen minutes. The dating pool leans local and lived-here-a-while, with the inner-ring mix of trades, young families, and people who quietly prefer not living downtown. Useful if you want a manageable night without the parking war.

$43,847

median income

$1,046

median rent

The data

Ralston by the numbers

Median individual income in Ralston is about $43.8k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Ralston pays about $1,050 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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18 spots across Ralston

Ralston
Dining
The Drover
Steak house$$$$★ 4.5 · 2,795
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
2121 S 73rd St, Omaha, NE 68124
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 2,795 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Drover.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Sat4 to 10:30 PM
Sun4 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
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Ralston
Activity
Entrap Games
Escape room center★ 4.9 · 1,748
Wheelchair access
Find it
7905 L St #110, Ralston, NE 68127
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 1,748 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Entrap Games.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 9 PM
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun12:30 to 6 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
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Ralston
Dining
Ralston Keno
Casino★ 4.2 · 1,724
Wheelchair access
Find it
5130 S 72nd St, Ralston, NE 68127
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 1,724 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Ralston Keno.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8:30 AM to 1 AM
Tue8:30 AM to 1 AM
Wed8:30 AM to 1 AM
Thu8:30 AM to 1 AM
Fri8:30 AM to 2 AM
Sat8:30 AM to 2 AM
Sun8:30 AM to 1 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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Ralston
Drinks
Tanners Bar and Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.1 · 776
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
7340 Harrison St, Ralston, NE 68127
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 776 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Tanners Bar and Grill.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 1 AM
Sat11 AM to 1 AM
Sun11 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
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Ralston
Dining
Carmela's Bistro
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.2 · 731
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
4141 Pioneer Woods Dr, Lincoln, NE 68506
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 731 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Carmela's Bistro.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun10:30 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Ralston
Drinks
72 Table & Tap
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.4 · 719
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
5413 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68127
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 719 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at 72 Table & Tap.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Ralston
Activity
Mockingbird Lanes
Bowling alley★ 4.2 · 635
Wheelchair access
Find it
4870 S 96th St A, Omaha, NE 68127
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 635 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Mockingbird Lanes.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri10 AM to 12 AM
Sat10 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Ralston
Dining
Korea Garden Restaurant
Korean restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 632
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
5352 S 72nd St, Ralston, NE 68127
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 632 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Korea Garden Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Drive-through · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Ralston
Dining
Pasta Amore
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 575
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
11027 Prairie Brook Rd, Omaha, NE 68144
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 575 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Pasta Amore.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4:30 to 9 PM
Tue4:30 to 9 PM
Wed4:30 to 9 PM
Thu4:30 to 9 PM
Fri4:30 to 10 PM
Sat4:30 to 10 PM
Sun4:30 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Ralston
Dining
V. Mertz
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 505
Wheelchair access
Find it
1022 Howard St, Omaha, NE 68102
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 505 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at V. Mertz.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5:30 to 8 PM
Wed5:30 to 8 PM
Thu5:30 to 8 PM
Fri5:30 to 9 PM
Sat5:30 to 9 PM
Sun5:30 to 8 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Tourists
Contact
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Ralston
Activity
Scorz Sports Center
Bowling alley★ 4.3 · 392
Wheelchair access
Find it
7602 Main St, Ralston, NE 68127
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 392 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Scorz Sports Center.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue3 PM to 12 AM
Wed3 PM to 12 AM
Thu3 PM to 12 AM
Fri3 PM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Ralston
Activity
Approach Climbing Gym
Rock climbing gym★ 4.7 · 297
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
4923 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68127
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 297 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Approach Climbing Gym.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 8 PM
Tue12 to 8 PM
Wed12 to 8 PM
Thu12 to 9 PM
Fri10 AM to 9 PM
Sat12 to 5 PM
Sun10 AM to 7 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Ralston
Drinks
Getaway Lounge
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 148
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
4745 S 96th St, Omaha, NE 68127
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 148 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Getaway Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 PM to 2 AM
Tue12 PM to 2 AM
Wed12 PM to 2 AM
Thu12 PM to 2 AM
Fri12 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Ralston
Dining
Bottles and Brews
Liquor store★ 4.9 · 147
Wheelchair access
Find it
10745 Mockingbird Dr, Omaha, NE 68127
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 147 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Bottles and Brews.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon1 to 8 PM
Tue1 to 8 PM
Wed1 to 8 PM
Thu1 to 8 PM
Fri12 PM to 1 AM
Sat12 PM to 1 AM
Sun1 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Ralston
Drinks
Thomasville Lounge
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 132
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
5820 S 99th St, Omaha, NE 68127
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 132 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Thomasville Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 PM to 2 AM
Tue2 PM to 2 AM
Wed2 PM to 2 AM
Thu2 PM to 2 AM
Fri2 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Ralston
Drinks
End Zone Lounge
Sports bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 130
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
8525 Park Dr, Ralston, NE 68127
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 130 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at End Zone Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 PM to 2 AM
Tue12 PM to 2 AM
Wed12 PM to 2 AM
Thu12 PM to 2 AM
Fri12 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Ralston
Activity
Dream On The Green
Live music venue★ 4.5 · 38
Wheelchair access
Find it
7402 F St, Omaha, NE 68127
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 38 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Dream On The Green.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed8 PM to 2 AM
Thu8 PM to 2 AM
Fri8 PM to 2 AM
Sat8 PM to 2 AM
SunClosed
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Ralston
Drinks
Lovely Brewing Company
Brewery★ 4.9 · 36
Wheelchair access
Find it
7628 Main St, Ralston, NE 68127
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 36 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Lovely Brewing Company.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 10 PM
Tue3 to 10 PM
Wed3 to 10 PM
Thu3 to 10 PM
Fri2 to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun12 to 6 PM
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps

Ralston

Ralston by the numbers

Local date spots

The Drover

Entrap Games

Ralston Keno

Tanners Bar and Grill

Carmela's Bistro

72 Table & Tap

Mockingbird Lanes

Korea Garden Restaurant

Pasta Amore

V. Mertz

Scorz Sports Center

Approach Climbing Gym

Getaway Lounge

Bottles and Brews

Thomasville Lounge

End Zone Lounge

Dream On The Green

Lovely Brewing Company

Reach Ralston singles right where they plan dates.