In the heart of America’s beef country sits a wooden building that doesn’t look like much from the outside, but inside Round the Bend Steakhouse in Ashland, Nebraska, culinary magic happens daily that has locals and travelers alike making special trips just for dinner.
Nebraska’s relationship with beef isn’t just business—it’s personal, cultural, and deeply rooted in the state’s identity.
Between Lincoln and Omaha, along a stretch of highway where cornfields stretch to the horizon, this unassuming steakhouse has been quietly building a reputation that extends far beyond county lines.
You won’t find white tablecloths, sommelier service, or tiny portions artfully arranged with tweezers here…