Gorat’s is where Warren Buffett eats steak, and that’s all the marketing it needs. Founded in 1944, it’s the old-school Omaha steakhouse: dark wood, white tablecloths, and a T-bone that’s been the signature for decades. Buffett’s usual — a rare T-bone with hash browns — is practically on the menu by reputation.
What surprises first-timers is how un-fancy it feels. This isn’t a see-and-be-seen steakhouse; it’s a neighborhood institution that happens to serve a great steak. The prime rib has its loyalists, the salad bar is a throwback in the best way, and the service treats everyone like a regular.
It’s a pilgrimage for Berkshire weekend visitors, so book well ahead in May. The rest of the year, it’s just Omaha’s most storied steak dinner.