Cunningham's Journal On The Lake

610 Talmadge St Suite A, Kearney - 68845
273 reviews
Sports Bar American
(308) 237-5122

Place was quite full even on an early Monday evening. Great food and drink selection. Roulette peppers were really fun. Some were nice and sweet; others nearly killed me. Service was friendly and attentive.

Everyone is so friendly and thoughtful here! It was a hot, busy day but we were seated much sooner than predicted which was awesome. During our short wait, we were encouraged to sit in the outdoor waiting area and someone brought our dog a drink of water. One of the servers greeted me as I was about to go check-in and he immediately sat us on the dog friendly patio so we wouldn't have to go inside; he selflessly offered to take care of the check-in for me. It felt like everyone went over and above for us, giving us the absolute best experience.The drinks are fun!! So many margarita options - loved the Malibu version. Food was delicious and came out super fast (again, it was busy so that was another pleasant surprise). Lovely patio, nice views of the pond, great food and drink options. Absolutely fantastic service!

I ate here two nights in a row while attending a conference, both nights were busy and the restaurant loud. I had a burger and fries the first night. The fries were long, thin, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect. The burger was okay, and tasted like it had been cooked on a gas fired grill. Service the first night was excellent, but just okay the second night. For my second night meal I had the nachos. I should have left off the onions as they really didn’t add anything to them. The cheese sauce was rich, the chips stayed crunchy under the load over all not bad. Typical sports bar with lots of TV’s, loud acoustics and busy waiters.

This restaurant is located right off Interstate 80 & within walking distance from many of the most popular hotels in the area. The restaurant offers bar seating, as well as tables for larger groups or booths for small parties. There are TV’s scattered all around so you don’t have to miss the big game! When the weather permits, their outdoor patio is a great seating option to enjoy your meal by the lake. The food is high quality, I would especially recommend trying one of their steaks! Be prepared to wait a bit, especially if visiting on a weekend.

Always love eating here! Good never disappoints, and neither do the drinks! Highly recommend! Try their pork belly bites or journal bites, quesadillas and burgers to die for. Really anything on the menu can’t go wrong!

Wow! This is worthy of a road trip to eat here again. Our large group was well taken care of by the staff. Great drinks (lots of beer on the menu) and the atmosphere was excellent! Personally, I had the drunken chicken sandwich and wasn't really expecting anything extraordinary but the smokey flavor of the chicken was outstanding. Others in our party were also complimentary with their selections. We all had a great time and agreed this place is a 10!

Terrible experience. The waitresses had no interest in helping us. The burgers were burnt and not edible. Needless to say we had to go somewhere else after this meal so I could feed my kids a real meal

The food was fine, but the service was maybe the worst I have ever received in my life. To give you a taste, when I asked for a corrected bill for an item they never served, the waitress said “It’s not our fault that you can’t [email protected]#%king read. We don’t need your tip.”

Food tasted good, (and at a great price might I add), hostesses were great, guy walking around with tablet,(Colton) not so much. My friend asked what time happy hour ended and he said 6:30, buddy was about to order and tablet guy comes back saying sorry happy hour ended at 6. Look mistakes happen, but if you make one own it and at least allow the first drink to be at the price you literally just said. Otherwise it was a great trip. Even our new waiter was cool and his trainer (Colton) was cool too. In case you care, the water tastes good here. Water at other places in Kearney tastes chemically.

We were in town visiting family and decided to stop in for a burger and beer. The place is amazing! Great atmosphere, knowledgeable staff and incredible burgers! They also have a nice selection of beers. Oh, and the bathrooms were super clean as well which tells a lot about the establishment. We will definitely do this place again, when the opportunity presents itself.