Swede's - Paxton

Ole's is a fantastic place for many reasons. It's a true gem, and I hope it always remains just as it is, right where it is. I truly appreciate how Tim has pres... read more Ole's is a fantastic place for many reasons. It's a true gem, and I hope it always remains just as it is, right where it is. I truly appreciate how Tim has preserved the establishment that Ole built and nurtured for so many years. While it has been modernized—like everything else in today's world—you can still imagine the good old boys celebrating the end of Prohibition at the stunning bar if you look closely with your eyes shut. If you listen carefully, the stories they shared that night still resonate within the walls. Some may take offense at the decor, but there are plenty of other restaurants they can choose from. I adore everything about the mounts, the photos, and the vintage bar signs! And then there’s the food: fresh, hot, and delicious. The prices are very reasonable, and the people here are as friendly and genuine as you'd expect to find in a small Nebraska town. This isn’t my first visit, and it certainly won’t be my last. I live 250 miles away, yet I’ve dined at Ole's dozens of times! If you haven’t been here, it’s definitely worth a detour! And just to clarify, this review was not requested, and I don’t know any of the staff or owners. The only thing we have in common is our love for the Midwestern lifestyle, its history, wildlife, great food, and of course, the Cornhuskers!

This place was absolutely fabulous, stopped for a bite during a road trip and was absolutely impressed!! Super super cool place and the food was fabulous! Try t... read more This place was absolutely fabulous, stopped for a bite during a road trip and was absolutely impressed!! Super super cool place and the food was fabulous! Try the prime rib sandwich you will not be disappointed!

We turned off the interstate and drove toward Paxton, Ole's Big Game . . . Very friendly staff here. We were seated and checked out the huge menu and huge anima... read more We turned off the interstate and drove toward Paxton, Ole's Big Game . . . Very friendly staff here. We were seated and checked out the huge menu and huge animals around, tusks and an elephant and polar bear and giraffe were in the dining area. I ordered a Rueben sandwich and hubby got the philly steak sandwich. Sandwiches were great and french fries were hot ! It was worth the drive off the interstate.

Beautiful assortment of taxidermy hanging from the walls, but was not impressed with our lunch. Waiter was obviously new but received good tip for his sincere e... read more Beautiful assortment of taxidermy hanging from the walls, but was not impressed with our lunch. Waiter was obviously new but received good tip for his sincere effort. Wished the kitchen would have put some effort into it.

Ole's Big Game Steakhouse and Lounge was on the itinerary for a lunch stop for our bus tour. As others have mentioned, it is a small restaurant in a very tiny t... read more Ole's Big Game Steakhouse and Lounge was on the itinerary for a lunch stop for our bus tour. As others have mentioned, it is a small restaurant in a very tiny town and has developed a considerable reputation as has many big game animal heads and bodies as part of the experience. We were given a history of the restaurant by the owner and over all the service was very good. The salad was good. My hamburger was over done and my husband's under done. Later that afternoon, he got sick with abdominal pain, headache and nausea, causing us to have to decline the evening meal with the tour group. Was his illness caused by the underdone burger? Possibly.