Restaurant
Unclaimed profileDirty Birds
Omaha, NE · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Dirty Birds pairs a serious cocktail program with fried chicken. The Dirty Bird Martini uses house pickle brine, while the House Old Fashioned relies on sassafras syrup and house bitters. Cocktails run $10-$18, and the list includes a Last Word and a deconstructed New York sour. Wine, beer, and nonalcoholic options fill out the menu.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Dirty Bird Martini, which uses Tito's vodka, Dolin dry vermouth, and house pickle brine garnished with house pickles. For something layered, the Mulin Ruse reworks a New York sour with whiskey, rose syrup, and a wine float.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate house-made cocktail components and a broad range of options will find plenty to explore. The mix of craft cocktails, natural wine, and craft beer suits groups with varied tastes.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $10 to $18, with most around $12-$14. Wine by the glass runs $8-$16, bottles $24-$50. Beer starts at $3; spirits are $3-$30 per pour.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail program leans on house-made ingredients like pickle brine, sassafras syrup, and house tonic. The Dirty Bird Martini and House Old Fashioned show a kitchen-to-bar sensibility, while the wine list adds natural options like Purity 'picnic piquette.'
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
An extensive cocktail list leans on house-made components: pickle brine, sassafras syrup, and tonic. Offerings range from a Last Word to a deconstructed New York sour, priced $10-$18.
Menu strengths
- — Creative builds like the Mulin Ruse, a layered New York sour with a wine float, show ambition beyond standard bar fare.
Standout selections
- — Dirty Bird Martini - Tito's vodka, Dolin dry vermouth, house pickle brine, garnished with house pickles.
- — Mulin Ruse - Evan Williams, rose simple syrup, lemon, wine simple syrup float.
- — House Old Fashioned - Small batch Evan Williams, house sassafras syrup, house made bitters.
Pricing: $10-$18
Wine
A substantial list covers red, white, rosé, sparkling, and natural wines, with by-the-glass and bottle options. Prices stay accessible, and the selection includes a low-alcohol natural piquette.
Menu strengths
- — The list spans classic regions and styles, from Argentine cabernet to a French pinot noir.
- — A natural wine option, Purity 'picnic piquette,' adds a low-alcohol, unusual pour.
Standout selections
- — Purity Wine 'picnic piquette' - low-alcohol natural beverage steeped with fig leaf and anis hyssop.
- — Cline Dry Rosé - lush with plum, strawberry, and watermelon notes.
Pricing: Glasses $8-$16; bottles $24-$50
Beer
A wide beer list mixes domestic classics, craft cans, and hard seltzers, priced from $3 to $12. Offerings include Miller High Life, Pseudo Sue, and High Noon.
Menu strengths
- — Covers everyday macros and notable craft labels, giving solid range.
- — Several formats from bottles to 16 oz tall boys and cans.
Standout selections
- — Pseudo Sue - 16 oz can, $10; Bells Two Hearted Ale - 12 oz can, $6
Pricing: $3-$12
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options include a mocktail, Millstream sodas (sarsaparilla, black cherry, orange cream), and hop water, all priced $5-$6.
Menu strengths
- — House-made sodas and a dedicated mocktail provide non-drinkers real choices.
Standout selections
- — Sarsaparilla Soda - Millstream soda; Hop Water - non-alcoholic hop water
Pricing: $5-$6
Spirits
A liquor section offers a range of spirits as singles or doubles, from value pours like Tito's and Evan Williams to premium tequila like Cincoro Añejo.
Menu strengths
- — Pricing accommodates both well drinks and premium sipping.
- — Includes a diverse set: bourbon, rye, gin, tequila, cognac, and whiskey.
Standout selections
- — Cincoro Añejo - tequila, $27; Balcones Rye - rye whiskey, $9
Pricing: Single pours $3-$27
How it sits with the food
Fried chicken's richness pairs naturally with the Dirty Bird Martini's briny, savory profile. The Coffee Margarita's roasted notes could cut through fatty dishes, and a crisp Pseudo Sue IPA offers contrast.
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