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Best overall pick
Old Town Pizza
Historic Downtown Lincoln • Family-Friendly Pizza Parlor • Local Favorite For Groups
A lively, brick-walled pizzeria in downtown Lincoln that locals treat as their go-to for pies, pitchers, and game-night energy.
Old Town Pizza is the kind of place where Sheridan families are willing to hop in the car for a casual night out. The menu leans on big, shareable pizzas with plenty of topping combos, plus wings, salads, and a solid tap list for the grown-ups. It’s loud in a good way, with an easygoing staff and enough space that you rarely feel rushed to give up your table.
02
Best weekend brunch
Awful Annie's
Central Lincoln Near Highway 65 • Cozy Breakfast And Brunch Café • Hearty Start To The Day
A long-running breakfast spot known for generous portions, friendly service, and the kind of coffee refills that keep conversations going.
If you ask Sheridan locals where to meet for a proper sit-down breakfast, Awful Annie's is usually the first name mentioned. The menu runs from classic bacon-and-eggs plates to loaded scrambles, Benedicts, and sweet options like pancakes and French toast. Expect a short wait on weekends, but the warm atmosphere and consistently good food make it feel like time well spent.
03
Upscale date-night spot
High Steaks Steakhouse
Thunder Valley Casino Resort East Of Lincoln • Upscale Steakhouse • Special-Occasion Pick
An elegant steakhouse at Thunder Valley that draws Sheridan-area diners for prime cuts, polished service, and a full evening out.
High Steaks is where you go when the evening calls for white tablecloths instead of work boots. Steaks are the star, with well-marbled cuts, rich sides, and a wine list that can turn dinner into a lingering event. Factor in the casino setting and you can easily make a night of it, from cocktails before dinner to a walk through the gaming floor afterward.
04
Destination for Asian flavors
Red Lantern
Thunder Valley Casino Dining Promenade • Modern Asian Restaurant • Best For Adventurous Palates
A sleek spot inside Thunder Valley that layers Chinese and broader Asian flavors into a polished, share-friendly menu.
Red Lantern offers a change of pace when pizza and burgers are starting to feel repetitive. The kitchen turns out refined takes on favorites like dumplings, noodles, and wok-fired dishes, all in a modern dining room that feels worlds away from rural Placer County. It’s a smart choice for a small group willing to order family-style and explore more of the menu.
05
Lively Mexican favorite
Casa Ramos
North Lincoln Neighborhood Center • Colorful Mexican Grill • Casual Night Out
A bright, welcoming Mexican restaurant where combo plates, chips and salsa, and margaritas fuel easy weeknight dinners.
Casa Ramos has the relaxed, everyone-knows-someone feel that small-town diners appreciate. The menu covers familiar territory with fajitas, enchiladas, burritos, and seafood plates, all arriving in hearty portions that rarely leave room for dessert. It’s especially handy for Sheridan residents looking for a straightforward spot to meet friends, celebrate a birthday, or just skip cooking on a busy evening.