Aragon Tavern

"Aragon is a cozy spot conveniently located across the street from the Lied Center, making it an ideal pre-event stop for drinks or a meal. Founded with a quaint vibe, it's a beautifully decorated space. During our visit, my party of four kicked things off kicked off with some drinks, including the Moscow Mule served in locally made Handlebend mugs, a thoughtful touch. However, the weight of the mug and the lack of a bottom to the coozie made it a bit precarious. For starters, we tried the black and blue meatballs, which were flavorful with great spice but slightly dry. Moving on to the entrees, I sampled both the cheesesteak and the everything bagel salad. The cheesesteak was decent, though the meat was a tad charred and dry, and some pieces were gristly. On a cheesteak, I am going to need that meat to be heavily seasoned. The everything bagel salad, on the other hand, was a revelation. I will preface that I am addicted to Caesar dressing and absolutely am delighted when restaurants put their own spin on it. With that, the tahini Caesar dressing was absolute perfection, and the combination of flavors with the black sesame and bib lettuce was divine. It stole the show for me, and I could have happily devoured multiple servings. One of my friends opted for the soup, which leaned more towards a thick stew consistency due to its richness and being served on a plate. While not what we expected, it was delicious nonetheless and something I would reorder. Overall, Aragon is worth a visit for a casual dinner or drinks, especially if you're attending an event at the Lied Center or seeking a new hip spot in Lincoln. With a few tweaks to some dishes, it has the potential to be a standout dining destination."

"I had lunch at Aragon Tavern and got the Aragon burger ($19) with truffle fries ($4). The service was friendly, the food was pretty good as well, although I'm not sure $19 for a burger means I'll be coming back that often. The chairs by the back wall on the east side are extremely uncomfortable, try to avoid those tables."

"Absolutely DELICIOUS! We went for lunch and were very lucky to get a table since they were packed with happy customers. We got seated right when a spot opened up, were greeted quickly and got to order drinks which were promptly brought to us. The food didn't take long to come out either, and was absolutely amazing! The burgers are cooked to perfection and the toppings are perfectly placed. The fries are to die for. I also tried their signature mule which is one of my new favorite drinks now. Can't wait to go back!"

"If you like seasoned fries, burgers with lots of toppings, and yummy cocktails then this is your place! An opinion based on my own personal preferences: I wish the fries were a less seasoned. The sauce they gave with the fries was pretty good, but the strong flavor of the fries competed. I also don’t like brioche buns and do not understand why this has become such a fad with new burger places. Last thing- they seem to have really high quality meat. Don’t cover it up with so many toppings! Let the quality meat shine through! Otherwise, I thought the atmosphere was relaxing considering they are just getting started! The service was great and quick. I ordered the dark manhattan and it was delicious."