This restaurant is a gem! We had the smothered ribeye sandwich with steak fries. It had caramelized onions and a creamy horseradish sauce. It's the bomb. read more

Wonderful service! The food was generous and very good. I really liked the salad bar. The restaurant was clean and nice. Right on a main road in Valentine, NE. I highly recommend them. Enjoy!! read more

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Ate here for an early dinner and loved it! Super friendly staff and the food was delish! We had burgers with fries and onion rings and they were absolutely delicious! We saw the steaks come out of the kitchen and they looked wonderful! It was clean and easy to walk to from the hotel we stayed at. The Harmony Inn. read more

Great steak and service. Steak was perfectly cooked and veggies were fresh! I'd stop if you drive through Valentine. read more

Bunkhouse - Beer Gardens Near Me - Valentine, Nebraska

Got into Valentine in time for a late dinner. Tired and hungry and no clue where to eat. Picked Bunkhouse because saw it while at stop light. What a great chance discovery! As soon as walked in the bright, clean atmosphere felt welcoming. Almost as soon as we set down we greeted and served quickly, efficiently, and friendly. Had a black and blue steak special that was outstanding and reasonably priced. Highly recommend the Bunkhouse and feel lucky to have found it! read more

I travel through Valentine frequently and always stop to eat at the bunkhouse. In the past my service and food orders have been excellent. I stopped in to eat supper there on 7/3/2026 and my experience was terrible. I had my horse trailer with me so I back parked in the parking area in the back of the building and walked in the back entrance. I sat at a table in the back of the bar for 20 minutes and was not acknowledged At All by any of the servers . I approached one of the servers up by the bar and requested to be waited on . I went back to sit at the table and one of the service came and told me that I they would like me to move could because they had another 20 people that were more important than I was. I told the server that the only place I was going to move to is outside because so far it was a terrible experience for me. As I mentioned earlier I've eaten at this establishment many times but this time turned out to be a very bad experience. I will not be stopping at the Bunkhouse in Valentine, Nebraska again! read more

Fast and friendly service. Our server got our order right and checked on us a few times to make sure everything was okay. This sounds weird but the broccoli side was the hit of the meal--charred on the flat top and seasoned perfectly. Good BBQ and pot roast, but the gravy was really salty and didn't taste homemade. My companion's steak salad was good, too. This is the only place in town we found with a selection of veggies, which is really nice when you're on the road and tired of starchy stuff. I would go back in a minute. read more

Food was outstanding and Ribeye was made to perfection! Everything at our table was prepared with care! Service was friendly, not rushing anyone and filled the order. Ambiance the Bunkhouse has changed since my last visit newer tables and chairs and updated several of the areas in the bar and restaurant read more

Food was good I had the fried fish dinner and the pollack was flaky and flavorful. Fries were good! And the service was good. Try it!

Very typical old fashioned diner-style. We had the roast beef dinner and a mushroom Swiss burger. The food was not bad, not great. The roast beef was acceptable but I did not care for the gravy at all- very salty and tasted artificial. The mushroom Swiss burger was better, but mushrooms were not fresh. I had the salad bar and again, it was ok but not great. The restaurant seemed popular as there were lots of people coming and going and the service was friendly and pleasant. $42 for two meals and water, over priced in my opinion for the quality. read more

The good; the cheese curds, gizzard, Indian fry bread, and service were good. The bad: probably the worst rib eye I've had in a while, they need something other than ranch as a dipping sauce, and the ambience is underwhelming to say the least. read more

Service was horrible, the staff was incredibly rude. We had seats saved and the server came up and took our seats because we were waiting for a few people. We left before we ordered the food read more

Four of us ate here, two had the half rack of ribs with potato and vegetable, very good very large, the other two had the boneless popcorn chicken, which was also very good. Lots of lively, locals, friendly. Great drink specials. Portions could definitely be split they were huge read more

New owner is terrible. The service and lack of seating is something to be desired. My family and I waited for 45 minutes before our server came back to take our order. She maybe checked on us twice after that. I will not recommend anyone to eat at this establishment especially with the new ownership. He's flat out rude and unprofessional. He also treats current and previous employees like garbage. read more

I've tried their food in the evenings! First time eating breakfast in here. And I'll have to say that the French toast very bland. Good color but 0 flavor! The bacon and syrup have more flavor. Try adding some vanilla and cinnamon to the egg then dredge the bread and toast it. The flavor will be amazing!! read more

Bunkhouse - French toast and bacon - Beer Gardens Near Me - Valentine, Nebraska

This was one of the only places open for dinner for a sit down place on a Sunday night. It's definitely more of a bar than a restaurant. The music was very loud. Our food was very basic. We got the fried fish dinner. And it tasted good. We also got the taco salad. Which really had a very little lettuce and vegetables. You can get the taco salad with tortilla chips or in the fried taco bowl. Our waitress worked really hard to serve a lot of people in a short amount of time. If we return and are there on a Sunday night, we would probably choose a different venue if we want salad. read more

We went here on a recommendation from our hotel. We went to the saloon part, as the regular dining was closed. Our dinner was excellent. I had the BLT, and my husband had the beef sandwich with mashed potatoes. We both also had a cocktail. All for a very reasonable price. Highly recommend! read more

Don't judge a book by its cover! This is a great place. Not much to look at on the outside, nor the inside for that matter. Feels like a dark, local bar.... Service and food were fantastic. My friend and I bellied up to the bar just before dinner started. We had run the Sandhills Marathon and were starving for a meal. Our bartender who was extremely friendly helped take care of us with prompt drinks and meals. I was able to make the bacon cheeseburger into an 8oz instead of 6 to order it medium rare. It was cooked to perfection and hit the spot. If we had more time in Valentine, we would have eaten here again. The steaks looked great! Once dinner time hit, the place filled up fast! Highly recommend!! read more

Nice restaurant, I had the special (steak and lobster) it was very good and my wife had the other special (large shrimp and lobster) that was also very good. Very friendly atmosphere and it felt like a roadside dinner that I might have ate at with my family back in the 80's. Highly recommended this place to stop and eat at on your way through or staying in Valentine, NE. read more

Let me tell that the staff here is stellar as fucc. Ashley stands out as she can multi-tasking better that my own director at my job. Food was great. Beers cold and kept on a comin. Thanks. And Ashley...you kick asz!! read more

Background: On this trip to Valentine I was planning on eating at the Peppermill. I was challenged to try a medium-rare ribeye from them, and guaranteed that it would be the best steak I have ever had (a tall wager since I've had some amazing steaks across the US and around the world). I planned on taking on the challenge. However, after talking to a couple long-time Valentine residents about dining options, I was advised to give the Bunkhouse a try. So I did. Food: Me: chicken fried steak Offspring: chicken fried steak Spouse: Indian taco Impression: Since I had chicken fried steak on my last visit (to the Peppermill) (judged "meh" in my review on them), I figured I would compare apples-to-apples and try the Bunkhouse's chicken fried steak. The portion was smaller, but the price was also lower. I found the texture and flavor to be better. The gravy was better, also. The mashed potatoes were decent; not the best, but not bad. All-in-all, a pretty good meal. Not the best chicken fried steak I've had, but pretty good. Unlike my last visit to Valentine, I had the spousal unit and offspring in tow this time, and they also liked the Bunkhouse chicken fried steak. We all agreed that it was tender, had a nice crust, was not greasy, and had a good flavor. The spouse ordered the Indian tacos. We have had lots of Indian/Navajo fry bread and Indian tacos in the 4-corners region (NM, CO, AZ, UT), and we often make fry bread and sopaipillas at home, so she wanted to try them. She said it was good. Bottom line: I like the chicken fried steak here better. I don't know if I'll come back here next time I'm in town, but I don't have any complaints...maybe I will, or maybe I'll see if the Peppermill's medium-rare ribeye is the best steak I've ever had. One last bit of feedback for Bunkhouse: Put a big obvious sign up saying the bar/saloon side is open for dining! Had I not been told, I would not have known, and I would have gone to the competition. Had I not told a guy in the Bunkhouse parking lot that he could eat in the bar/saloon, he would have gone to McDonalds (he told me so). So advertise that you're open for dining in! read more

I had THE hardest time finding an Indian Taco in the off season as I made my way from Nebraska, through Hot Springs, SD and back through Nebraska to home. Because Indian Fry Bread is the bread of SD, I was on a mission to find some on this trip since I had never had it before. The first place was Dale's in Hot Springs, but it was closed. Apparently they have them at the cafe in Mt. Rushmore, but I missed that memo! Then, when we got to Deadwood, we drove several miles out of town TWICE to find one at Cheyenne Crossing, only to find out they are also closed Monday through Wednesday. I thought for SURE I could find one in Rapid City, but even a call to the tourism center said, nope, sorry, it's off season. My final option was to drive through the country to Valentine, where I finally got my Indian Taco. It was pretty good (the tomatoes were not very fresh). And it made my stomach ache. I'm not used to all that fried bread. But I got my Indian Taco. I was pleased as punch. So props to The Bunkhouse for having Indian Tacos! read more

Bunkhouse - a taco sandwich with cheese and lettuce - Beer Gardens Near Me - Valentine, Nebraska

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Philly steak sandwich and tots were delicious. Beer hit the spot. Definitely worth a stop. Would come again.

Stopped on Sunday morning for breakfast. They had a buffet for $18.00 for adults. Kind of pricey and they wanted another $2.00 for orange juice. The food was good, typical eggs, sausage, bacon, french toast sticks, biscuits and gravy, cinnamon rolls. They also had lunch items at 8:00 a.m., mashed potatoes and gravy, Salisbury steak, fried chicken. It was clean and got our drinks quick Just a little over priced read more

This review is specifically for their bartender, Will. I'm not sure Valentine quite yet realizes what they have, but my God that dude knows what he's doing. Try his penicillin cocktail or spicy pineapple margarita! Definitely coming back! What a pleasant, welcomed surprise. read more

Don't know how to cook a steak ! One bite and spit it out. Nasty frozen hamburger patties and frozen fries. Horrible! Manager said we didn't have to pay but had to promise Never to come back! Jerk! Couple behind us heard that and they turned and walked out. We WONT be back and telling everyone we know they shouldn't either! Disgusting food and horrible management! read more

Food was under cooked and no flavor. When I asked to not be charged for the meal the waitress got nasty and the manager said he would not charge me if I promised to never come back! read more

Was only there for late night drinks, I was staying next door at the motel passing thru and ventured in. They have a juke box, strong cheap drinks - cash only; and a nice waitress after she gets to know you. Great spot to mingle with travelers and locals. read more

Bunkhouse - Hanging with the locals! - Beer Gardens Near Me - Valentine, Nebraska

My experience started out fine, the Waitress did an excellent Job, the Old man who cashed us out, the owner I assume was a complete Ass who has no business dealing with customers ever. I have a certified Service Dog, and I'm pretty sure he has a massive problem with Service animals. He started giving me attitude, and I told him I hope his day gets better, he preceded to tell me it was just fine until I walked in, here is some advice for the old miserable man behind the counter, Leave the customer service to your Employees and don't come out of your house until you have read Customer service for Dummies. And owning a restaurant for Dummies. You Failed being a human being. read more

Great food, great service waitress was helpful and had some great advice we had the special the kids something off the menu

Besides this restaurant, one other(Raine motel- Indian food- which I should have gone to instead)is opened on Sundays in Valentine, Nebraska. Food was mediocre. We had the bunkhouse burger, one for me and my husband. Our server, was frustrated, and she acted as she was not happy to be there. She was the only server ( maybe this is why? But another arrived later, and her attitude was the same) Since the burger had two cheese, I asked only for the Swiss, she rolled her eyes- so- I still got the burger with both cheese in it. The burger was flavorless, came with potatoe chips, and with a Texas toast bread- some overcooked onions, and peppers maybe? Not sure- it was stuck to the bread- I did not eat any of the bread at all. Also, you would think that a burger automatically comes with lettuce and tomatoes- - not the case- she never offered or said that it came separate, or if we would like it- so I asked her no tomatoe and lettuce?? She said it's separate and I did not ask for it- ok- how would I have known? Well nonetheless she was not happy that I asked for me and my family too. -The burger meat tasted like it had fillers- -Also water is charged- it's Desani water for $1.00 - not sure if there was an option for tap- I did not want to ask the server, she was direct about the paid water... -There was an option for fries or onion rings, but it was $3 more- and when you paid for this, you got the choice you asked for minus the chips that it was supposed to come with Overall- maybe if the waitress would have been nicer and accommodating- even if the food was mediocre, I would have given a better rating. The server was obviously unhappy and perhaps needs a change of scenery- read more

Had a really nice homemade meal. I ordered the chicken steak and my wife the cheeseburger. Both were good. The chilli that came with the chicken steak was delicious. If you pass by Valentine NE, have a meal here! read more

Well the place I wanted to eat was closed on Sunday so we went here to have a sandwich and hope to play pool. Ordered the French dip, or philly, not sure... had a lot to drink. Oh, drinks were good, pool table and juke box were great, and that sandwich was actually amazing. Fries were good, I think my buddy had a reuben, or a patty melt, not sure... had a lot to drink. But he said that it was awesome, you could tell they knew their way around a kitchen. Service was also amazing. Excited to get back to Valentine. read more

I just got back from a road trip to the Sandhills, and I ate at this hometown cafe twice while in the Valentine area. It was a fantastic little diner. Both occasions were for breakfast. The first time I had a bacon and cheese omelet that came with toast, hash browns AND coffee. The omelet was great-nice and fluffy and the right amount of cheese and bacon. The hash browns were fresh potatoes, and they were cooked very well. All ringing in at $6.95! That's so freakin' cheap! The next time I had their Bunkhouse Breakfast Sandwich. DELISH. Wonderful eggs, cheese and bacon on a thick, buttered, toasted english muffin. This meal also came with hashbrowns and coffee. With a grand total coming to.....$5.95! You really just can't beat that price, especially when your coffee is included. I usually spend a buck fifty on coffee alone at some places. This is a great small town cafe. If you're in Valentine you should give it a try. read more

Understand that the stars are an indication of what we expected compared to what we got.....with that said, we were very happy with our stop. We were in the mood for chili, and did not expect the additional treat of real fry bread. No frou-frou toppings or garnishes, just plain fry bread, served as an accompaniment to some of the best chili we've found on the road. read more

Bunkhouse - Beer Gardens Near Me - Valentine, Nebraska

On vacation. Going to spend the day down the Niobrara. Need a good breakfast. McDonald's next door or some hearty Nebraska breakfast? Bunkhouse was the right choice. Large loaded omelettes and plenty of food. Real hashbrowns. Traditional eggs and bacon. Buttered toast and jelly. Peaceful atmosphere. Even hot chocolate with marshmallows. And the bonus: I don't feel like grease is coming out of my pores. read more

Bunkhouse - The pancake was served with real maple syrup. - Beer Gardens Near Me - Valentine, Nebraska

They were busy for lunch, but waited on me quickly. I had the BBQ beef sandwich and substituted cole slaw for the chips that usually comes with it. The BBQ was moist and well seasoned. Cole slaw was fresh and crunchy. I will be back! read more

For about the cost of a good bottle of California wine, you can dine at The Bunkhouse. We ordered the bean ham soup and were not disappointed. My wife had Indian fry bread taco salad and it looked and tasted good. I had the Chef's salad which was delicious. No room for desserts - the lemon meringue was tempting. Great service, great value. read more

Jen makes awesome coffee! It is wrong, but smooth - neither bitter nor burnt. Great place for breakfast! Also, appreciate how careful the are in their preparation. I have Celiacs Disease and the staff was great in accommodating me. Highly recommend The Bunkhouse!! read more

Enjoyed my Western Omlet this morning, ham was very tasty as we're hash browns. A real local place, this is cattle country!