Living out in the middle of nowhere, NV, I have two choices to go to a DMV...Elko or Ely...same…read moredistance. It's a no brainer to choose Ely because their office quick and homey! But, I'm not writing a review of a DMV, I'm writing a review of my lunch at Smash. Those DMV ladies wanted to know where we ate and they agreed, these are the best burgers for a 1000 miles around. I had the mushroom swiss, my son had the regular smash. Deceptively HUGE sandwiches on buttered buns, cooked just right, and seasoned! Fries were tasty. We got there a bit earlier than lunch and didn't question it being empty on a Wednesday, but then we watched the place fill up. People were talking until food arrived and then it was just quiet. That tells you a lot. Can't talk while you're eating. Then I had them pack up all three dessert choices in the display because we could not decide. Chocolate cake, Nutella cheesecake and lemon cheesecake. We drove the two hours home and then sampled...I got one bite of the Nutella and then my son stole it! The husband snarfed the chocolate cake and I hid the lemon from both of them. Waitstaff friendly, workin' hard. Happy to tip.

This was a pretty good place to eat. The restaurant is a local favorite and is pretty loud as it…read moreis a sports style venue. The prices were to be expected for burgers, wings, salads, and other similarly styled foods. They had a good beer selection that (I believe) was all brewed in house. Don't quote me on that. There was a little bit of a wait for our food, but it was completely warranted due to the place being full of diners. I would eat here again.

We were looking for lunch after coming from the national park. In the winter, all of the closer…read morefood in Baker is closed, understandably. So we decided to check out what we could in Ely and we are so happy we did! This warm and inviting little drive thru was just what the doctor ordered. We were quickly welcomed in by the nice lady at the counter. The service was truly top notch! I had a Gyro that was everything I was looking for, hot and juicy with crunchy onions and a great sauce. My husband had their double cheese burger with avocado and pepper jack. We split a basket of picadillies with cheese which were the fluffiest steak fries turned bite size and they were perfect! We also shared a cup of their chocolate soft serve which took us back to childhood. Pro Tip: The chocolate soft serve pairs perfectly with the picadillies! We will absolutely be back on our next trip through Ely!

Stopped here for lunch on road trip with dogs after searching "dog friendly restaurants" and…read morereading a few reviews. Ordered the cheeseburger with fries combo. The burger was very delicious with fresh ingredients. I liked the toasted bun and the fry sauce. The French fries were over cooked and they need seasoning. Service was excellent and friendly. The restaurant and bathrooms were nicely clean. Ladies room had room freshener too. Dogs were able to take a stroll on the grounds and nice with large trash bin outside. Patio seating was great in the shade. We enjoyed our meal here. And the steam locomotive went by. Cute town!

Awesome Hometown feeling and the Prime Rib Sandwich melted in our mouth good prices and great…read moreFriendly staff plus its Locally owned and operated. We will be back!!

It's a small town bar. That's about it. Nothing fancy so don't expect much. We came in for lunch…read moreafter hunting all weekend and they were out of things so that limited the menu. I settled and was disappointed with the food I had to choose. Wouldn't eat here again

Silver Sage is where we fuel in Ely. Good prices, full winsowwash teservoir with squeegees and…read moretowels, plus snacks. Nevada sells Regular at 75 octane, 77 is our standard, the mid-grade, about 15 cents more a gallon. But...if I can get 77 octane unkeaded in Ely for less than Phoenic Costco fuel price I am a happy driver.

Silvrer Sage is one of the best travel centers we've been to! We were going to stay at a campground…read morecloser to the park, but it filled up last minute, so we actually stayed in our fifth wheel at the back of their large lot for several days, which we asked permission first (although I think most stay a night or two). Lots of space and a few trucks park in the middle. We didn't need hookups, so it was free to stay, but we made sure to buy gas a few times, water/sewer services, and food and drink from inside on many occasions. The employees were really nice and chill. It was a safe place to stay at night and there's amazing mountain scenery too. There's also a grill inside open from 11-5, pretty good! Our dogs got to enjoy the trails. Water and sewer are only $10 total here. All in all, really convenient! Thank you!

When it's late at night (like getting off one of the historical train tours), this is a good spot…read moreto visit! It's located inside the casino, and had such a tropical vibe with the decorations. It's a solid place for Mexican food, we got a combination plate and an enchilada. They had a Midori margarita but they ran out sadly. Understandable as Ely is remote and I know it can be hard to get supplies. Good place to stop by and also check out the casino! It's cool as the casino had a lot of interesting decorations, like an accurate model of a historical ship.

I ordered a chicken quesadilla to go. It's supposed to come with tomatoes, sour cream and…read moreguacamole but it came with none of those. I did see some chopped carrots in there, though. If you order to-go, check your order before you leave to make sure it's complete. Also, they charge an extra fee for a to-go order and an extra fee if you use a credit card. Go somewhere else.

Roberto's is an absolute must-stop when driving through! The birria burrito was easily one of the…read morebest I've ever had, and the salsa bar was incredible... the carrots are a must. The people were so nice and welcoming, too. And don't let the fact that it's attached to a gas station fool you. The food is seriously worth stopping for. Definitely adding this place to my list for the next road trip!

I had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant. While dining with my family, another…read morecustomer became verbally aggressive toward me and my husband because my young children, both 2 year olds, were crying and because we were speaking Spanish, IN A MEXICAN RESTAURANT. Mind you, we are all natural born American citizens who speak two languages. I understand that children can be loud at times, but no one deserves to be spoken to disrespectfully while simply trying to enjoy a meal. Therefore I was disrespectful back, and while I understand two wrongs don't make a right, the restaurant acknowledged the situation but did not do anything about it. What was most disappointing was not the behavior of the other patron, it was the restaurant's response. The staff apologized, but no one stepped in to de-escalate the situation or address the customer's behavior. Instead, I felt like the only option was to leave after addressing the patron myself. I wasn't expecting anyone to take sides, but I did expect management to ensure that all guests could dine without being harassed. A simple intervention or request for the other customer to stop would have gone a long way. I hope the restaurant reviews how situations like this are handled in the future so that families and other guests feel supported and safe. This happened on 08.04 at about 6:30 pm.

To call themselves a steakhouse & serve really poor quality steaks is terrible. Along with dry…read moremashed potatoes that must have been cooked days before. And with prices that rival would a high end restaurant. We ate here years ago and it was good. i would not suggest wasting your money at this dive.

The service was quick, they accommodated my requests and the steak was pretty good. I might be…read morespoiled with fresh salad in CA but the salad I had could use a little work and the drink menu is very limited. The vibe of eating inside of a jail cell was interesting but seemed awkward for serving guests.

This was my second time eating at JT's. Both times the food was outstanding. Better than any steak…read moreI've had in Reno. My steak was very flavorful, and the Mac and Alfredo pasta is phenomenal. The scalloped potatoes are also excellent. I only received 6 asparagus with my meal though, which was a bit disappointing. Service can also be very slow (almost 2.5 hours from start to end for a meal for 3). But, the food is excellent so I really wasn't that upset about it. I have eaten both in the downstairs bar area and in the actual restaurant upstairs. Both were fine; the ceiling is open on the top floor to the rest of the casino which is a bit odd because the pool is right out there, but it's rural Nevada so I think it more so just adds to the charm.

I was really looking forward to dinner at JT's and it was delicious! I started with a salad -…read moreloved the bleu cheese dressing - someday I'll come back to try the basque dressing! Then to the main course - a wonderful ribeye - medium rare as I like it. I live in beef country and it was among the top pieces of meat this year. I had extra - ate it for the next 2 breakfasts! I read about the scalloped potatoes - they may well be the best in the world. I think the cheesiness makes them more au gratin - but I took an extra order to go! Good creamy cheesy thinly cut potatoes. The service was great and responsive. A total home run. I had a restaurant and was seated right away. Good food and great service!

The historic Hotel Nevada converted their restaurant to a Denny's franchise a few years ago. When…read morewe asked locals for a place to eat I'm unsure why more than one of them said, "don't go to Denny's". It's convenient, breakfast is included with your room, and it's really no different than any other Denny's anywhere. We went on two consecutive mornings when we visited Ely and although the service was a little slow during the breakfast the food was well prepared, presented and the server was very courteous. The food was exactly as expected, and I can't imagine how breakfast could be much better than this anywhere else in town. It was certainly several levels above any chain hotel buffet of heated up, pre-prepared foods. Tip - when staying for the free breakfast take the option of applying five dollars off of any menu item instead of the free breakfast. It's pretty skimpy. We paid about $25 for a very nice breakfast this way. Give it a try, especially if you're staying in the hotel. There aren't a lot of other options in Ely.

We came here for dinner. It was conveniently a few minutes walk from the place I was staying at,…read moreand I had a $5 off coupon. There was plenty of tables and service as good as we were rather early. We ordered the Wild Alaska Salmon and Salmon Salad Your Way. The food was very good and filling. Knocked off a star because the waitress said we could select two sides for the Wild Alaska Salmon, but not once mentioning there was extra cost; I would have liked a heads up and not be surprised when I pay the bill.

Loved eating here and so worth the money the family charges. The owner as well as the server spent…read moregenuine time with us talking about the history of this town, and so very friendly. The food was spot on, very big servings that had a small town feel without being "greasy". The ambience was unique with oil paintings on the walls, huge model ships above the seats and a feel for the old west. I loved my time and would go out of my way to eat here again. Much appreciation for a fun meal and experience. Thank you

Good food. Really hit the spot after a long day exploring Nevada. Huge Rootbeet floats. The patty…read moremelt was delicious and the piccadillies are good. Fun decor. Go to the nearby sand bottom pool too, don't find those in many places.