Carl&#x27;s Jr

Excellent place for breakfast! We eat here often on the weekend and really enjoy the staff as well…read moreas the food. it's the only place in town that knows the right way way to cook eggs! The staff are always pleasant and attentive and always find a way to take care of our big family even without reservations. The only reason I'm not giving a five star review is because of the smoky casino you have to walk through to get to the restaurant which some days can be pretty smoky.

Excellent burger! Very nice staff!…read more Downside- in a casino, so we just got our order to go.

Friend pickles were nice and crispy and a huge serving, great to share.

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Hunter's

4.2(100 reviews)

0.9 mi

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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!

From the main street

Looks like an old time drive up, on a nice day there is out door seating.

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The breakfast menu is short on items, big big on flavor. The bagel breakfast sandwich was delicious.

Racks Bar and Grill

4.0(189 reviews)

1.2 mi

Great local bar with a wonderful menu! Good service and good bar food! Parking very tight and we…read moreparked on the street behind it. A little pricey but all the restaurants have had to adjust their fees to stay in business! Would definitely recommend and will return! Go try it!

The Big Racks Burger. This thing was huge. It was cooked to a perfect medium rare as ordered. And…read morefast, it was waiting for me when I got there in 15 minutes. It's Ely, every corner of town is 15 minutes, at 25 miles an hour.

Specials menu

Lunch special. Check our board for daily specials.

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Pastrami burger (I believe) with a side of Piccadillies

Silver Sage Travel Center

3.6(15 reviews)

0.8 mi

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!

Great washer stuff! Full! Chevron Magic Solution added.

Signage

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Margarita's Mexican Restaurant & Steak House

3.8(259 reviews)

Margarita's Mexican Restaurant deserves better than the 3.9 score we saw when visiting on…read moreWednesday, June 17, 2026. The location is perfect, the food was great and the customer service was very good and friendly. This was our second night staying at the Prospector Hotel. We ate dinner at Margarita's on both of our stays (within the same week going to and coming back from Idaho) with breakfast this morning on our second stay. The staff were quite friendly and all were on their game and attentive. The food was very good and abundant. I had the Mexican Rib-eye steak last night and it was cooked a perfect medium rare. Breakfast this morning was Machaca and Eggs. Lots of it perfectly cooked and great to taste. Oh, and their salsa is outstanding! We'll be back if we ever head this way again. Margarita's was outstanding and so was the Prospector Hotel and Gambling Hall. They're both a gem in north-central Nevada!

We stay in Ely twice a year on our way through to see family. Staying at the Prospector Hotel for…read morethe first time and have our dogs with us so thought it would be convenient to pick up food from the on-site restaurant. Ugh - never again. First off, the poor kid at the host desk was visible flustered. Despite only a few customers in the restaurant. He was nice, but I felt like an inconvenience. Second, there is a $1.75 charge to go. I saw it when I paid the bill and thought, okay there's paper plates and to go boxes. I get it. But in reality, there should be a discount because you don't get chips and salsa with to-go orders. Third, our dishes were packaged to go by squishing them between plates. Gross, plus we list done of our food because it stuck to the top plate. Fourth, the quality of food is severely lacking. The nacho chips are cheap, low quality tortillas that just aren't worth the calories. The top of the nachos initially apparent have a decent amount of topping, but the reality is that once the top chips were consumed, all that was left were the crumby naked chips and they weren't even crispy. The steak fajitas were "ok". But nothing great and the steak pieces were too large and difficult to chew. Next time we are in Ely, we'll try a different place.

Margarita's Mexican Restaurant & Steak House

Hot salsa was super delicious

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Patio seating

Rolberto's Mexican Food

4.4(114 reviews)

0.1 mi

Rolberto's for me is a must stop when I do my annual fishing trip to Eastern Nevada. Well worth the…read more6 hour drive!! Can't miss on the Wet Chili Verde Special. I have my sights set on the #7 next time I stop in. Service was fast and courteous. Highly recommend Rolberto's, wish they had one closer to home. I think I'll give the Winnemucca location a try next time as well! Yes! It's that good!!!!

Rolbertos is good, quick food and its open anytime. Who does love a great burrito at 3am?…read moreThe Adobada burrito tasted great and came out fast. Staff was friendly.

Menu

Cheese Quesadilla

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Hector’s Cellblock Steakhouse

3.6(183 reviews)

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.

Five of us went here last Sunday night for dinner. We were seated in our own big room and it looked…read moreto be a slow night. The waitress was friendly and for the most part on top of it. The atmosphere is dimly lit and quiet. My medium steak came out rare and when I got it back it was a bit over done. Everyone else enjoyed the food with no complaints.

Prime rib

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Entrance

JT's Steakhouse

4.3(66 reviews)

0.7 mi

Farm to Table. The JT story. A diverse menu. main courses mostly steak. We ordered a one pound…read moreporkchop, scalloped potatoes, brussels sprouts and a dinner salad. Our non-water beverage was Athletic NA IPA. Dessert, Carrot Cake and Coffee. We split one plate and left the table feeling well-fed, not disturbingly stuffed. The pork chop was thick, tender and flavorful. The salad fresh and diverse, dressed to remind me of the former Evah's House of Steak. Brussels Sprouts, slightly steamed. dressed with balsamic vinegar. Scalloped potatoes mildly cheesy. Carrot Cake Big Slice, not over-iced or too suite. Coffee a strong Americano, steamed frothy. The Athletic was an interesting NA beer. Really Hoppy,strong pinyness, slightly bitter finish. Great choice for an occasion. May 9, 2026 - $92. Far better than dropping $50 in the slots snd having a burger later. Complimentary postcard.

Overpriced marginal food…read more There is not a lot to choose from in this small town. Suggest you avoid JTs.

The JT sign at Copper Queen.

Steak sandwich and fries.

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Filet mignon w asparagus and TO DIE FOR scalloped potatoes!!

Denny's

2.9(128 reviews)

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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.

Counter view.`

Work area.

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Part of restaurant.

Marie's Cafe

4.1(19 reviews)

12.3 mi

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.