Had dinner with a colleague and my food (a salad) took an hour. My colleague had eaten and was twiddling his thumbs. I ordered a grilled chicken cobb salad. when it did arrive, the waitress, Portia, literally dropped it and ran I had to get up to catch her. So, my salad had no grilled chicken. it had been replaced by a couple slices of processed sandwich meat. And I waited an hour. The response: "guess they were out of chicken." I reached out but management had nothing to say. Tried to speak with HR, and they were pathetically unprofessional. Do yourself a favor and avoid this burning dumpster fire. Also to anyone reading this from CalNeva: Enjoy seeing this review on every available platform. You deserve it. read more

One of the last remaining original Reno Casinos. Quality/Quantity - Small local casino. Two buildings...? And two floors. The bathrooms are on the second floor. One small diner, that I noticed; see pictures. Burgers, hot dogs and fries... Other restaurants that we did not visit are: Knockout Grille, Steak & Pasta House, and Top Deck Restaurant. Atmosphere - We came to the Western Lights Event (5 stars and I added the "business" page to Yelp, but Jim W beat me to the first review). Parked in the city parking garage which was free for the event, see pictures. Plus this casino has an entrance from the garage. So why not check out...? Normally free 2 hours parking with a casino validation. There is a small arcade for kids also, but we did not see any kids. Well if kids do come here, I am sure they are all outside at the cool Western Lights Event. "Lincoln Alley" separates their two buildings. I would utilize that space better, it could make a good indoor/outdoor space?!?! Especially for an event like today. Saw some signs for senior discounts, see picture. Beautiful views of the Western Lights Event from the parking garage, see picture. Cut and pasted: "36,454-square-foot (3,386.7 m2) casino has 849 slot machines, 41 table games, 3 poker tables and a race and sports book." Service - Self service. FYI - Your website on Yelp is NOT secure. DO NOT click the link! Price - Free for us today. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1962. 1977 - Nevadan Tower. 1987 - Virginian Tower. 1996 - Stadium Parking Garage. read more

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We stopped here for breakfast before driving from Reno to Lake Tahoe.  My husband saw a billboard advertising a $7.77 special.  This special included two eggs, a choice of meat, hash browns, and choice of toast.  Our server, Candi, made our meal fantastic!   She was so friendly, and we really enjoyed meeting her.  Our breakfast was really good, and you can't beat the price!  I highly recommend this restaurant if you are in the area.  Make sure you ask for Candi!  FYI, she told us that her last name is Bar.  Can't forget that - - Candi Bar!! read more

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The last casino left with cheap good food at Top Deck! Porsha was our server and she was the BEST! She fought for the last 2 baked potatoes!

Great place for cheap drinks. Bought 4 truly drinks for $14 bucks not including tip. Fast service and friendly. Definitely a great place to get cheap drinks. read more

Club Cal Neva - Casinos Near Me - Reno, Nevada

CalNev is not reputable. This evening I went in to CalNeva with my son and a friend to play a few games. None of us are big gamblers but we wanted to have some fun after the football games this weekend. We all sat down to play bubble craps and the machine took my $20 without giving me credits. The boys had no problem on their machines but when we let management know they came over to my machine and took about 30 minutes for them (after multiple visits to the machine) to tell me I did not put any money in the machine. They stated "only 100s were in the cash box." This was total bs and I asked them to check the eye in the sky, but I was told there was no way the recording could tell if I deposited money or not. Well after waiting for more than a half hour for that news the boys and I decided to leave. What's more interesting, is we saw a team of security guards approaching our area after we decided to leave and as only saw them as we were leaving. They clearly were getting ready for an argument. We left without any issue but I did let one of the security personnel it's nice that he's working with thieves. I'd recommend you have many choices on the strip and you will be better off by never setting foot in CalNeva. read more

Come here to gamble for cheap games and trashy attitudes. Juny was our black Jack dealer on Saturday night, although she was a funny commentator she misdealed her 10 showing and took my chips even though I had a 21. I asked her to have the table manager look at the cameras since it should be a push, but she waived it off by saying "he doesn't do anything". When I looked over at the pit boss he was on his phone. So when he came over to the table he didn't even ask what happened, he just said it was "a loss". We got up and left after this as we have never been treated by such unprofessionals. I get that this is an old casino but we've been coming here for years. Usually if there's a misdeal the dealer calls it and does a fair trade but I'm not sure what happened this time for their inconsistent rules. Just be careful coming here after 6pm! They might take your money and kick you out for speaking up! read more

Found a secret hiding spot that not many people dared to explore. If you go all the way to the top deck, there is a bar and some slots, and not a whole lot of people. Appears clean and the service is good. Busy on a 4th of July. The house brews are $2.50 so if you're thirsty for an adult beverage in the middle of downtown in our 90+ degree weather, Cal Neva is the place to go. Did I mention air conditioning too? Ahhhh..... The food is inexpensive. I've gotten a hot dog here and a patty melt, and the food is not bad. Great place for a brew, inexpensive food, great service, a little gambling if you're in to that. Parking is directly in back read more

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Oh boy. After living in Reno for 3 years I decided I'd check out some older places I haven't been. This place is fascinating because it feels frozen and time and extremely depressing at the same time. If you are looking for cheap in downtown Reno, this is it. But very divey feel. You get what you pay for. read more

The Cal-Neva Casino was, without question, the single worst casino experience I've ever had. While playing craps, I witnessed a complete breakdown of integrity, professionalism, and basic casino procedure. One dealer blatantly violated the rules by putting his bare hands on the dice mid-roll to call a no roll -- something you will never see in a properly run casino. It wasn't just sloppy, it was flat-out unacceptable, and it immediately destroyed any trust that the game was being run fairly. But it got worse. A dealer at the table refused to hand me the dice until he patronizingly asked if I "even knew how to play," as though being a woman automatically makes me too ignorant to understand craps. The misogyny and condescension were disgusting and unprofessional, and it made the environment feel openly hostile. When I attempted to raise these concerns, the staff proved they have zero interest in accountability. The cashier brushed me off with no explanation and shoved me back toward the table boss -- the very same person who had been sitting there silently while all of this unfolded. When I tried to speak with him, he immediately turned aggressive, cut me off every time I opened my mouth, refused to let me finish a single sentence, and ultimately told me I was wrong and to leave. This wasn't customer service; it was intimidation. At Cal-Neva, the rules aren't followed, women are treated like they don't belong, and management actively shuts down anyone who dares to question their conduct. This place isn't just unprofessional -- it's toxic. If you value fairness, respect, or even basic decency, avoid Cal-Neva at all costs. There are plenty of casinos that know how to run a table, treat guests with respect, and maintain integrity. Cal-Neva isn't one of them. read more

Takes forever. Theirs one person that start taking orders and don't start cooking anything until they have everyone's. But you've already paid so you can't just walk away. read more

This place is full of homeless and does not feel safe. The restaurant staff is unorganized and rude. I never been to a casino where the staff were extremely rude. This is the reason why people are going to other casinos and reno is dying. There is no excitement and no attractions. Although the place is outdated, I would spand my money if the staff had a different attitude. read more

Back in the day this was a 3 type of joint to get cheapest filling food in Reno Downtown. I recently went this summer with the parents as a last meal before heading home. Old, dirty, smoker's pit. Elevator was in the corner and a true nightmare horror movie elevator no less. Upstairs was the diner. Due to inflation, pandemy etc, prices went up ALOT and like one waitress only for lunch. My mom got the beef stroganoff. Seriously, it was watery. Gross. Nasty. I got the steak and lobster tail. Lol, the tail was about 3 oz and less than one bite. The steak was not tasty. My dad got the prime rib which he stated was not good at all. I can't let my Yelp followers get wrecked by going here. It was once decent on a budget. Now it is semi-expensive and Y U C K. Granite HARD PASS. read more

The customer service and food was great for the price. The restaurant itself is inside a smoking casino so it wasn't very ideal to go with kids. read more

Bang for your buck! I had a great two days. 24 promo earn 50 get $40 free play. Ok I decided to play. First kiosk doesn't work. No biggie walk across the road get a card printed nope, blank the first time ever. Must be extra lucky. Walked away after a short play only to get out early to try and earn those free plays. Sucker I know. Success. Happy I went here and ever happier to leave fifty ahead . Thanks to all kind staff at the points counter. read more

Club Cal Neva - My favorite. Nice easy .90 bet entertainment at its best. - Casinos Near Me - Reno, Nevada

At the 3rd floor sports book and grill . Watching nfl playoffs . Close game so I got hungry . Decided on the chili dog and beer for 6.99 , huge dog . read more

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Always enjoy coming here. Service has gotten better. Even on a Friday night, no wait and food comes surprisingly quick. And prices are decent with free parking (unless Aces game, it's $10) . Enjoy it! read more

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Spent several nights gambling here recently and really enjoyed myself! I play a lot of pai gau and almost never had to wait for a seat and the dealers were helpful and friendly. I also spent some time on video poker and they machines aren't serviced that regularly but were mostly fine. The drink service is very good too. read more

Old, the way Reno was 50 years ago.. all except the prices. If you like a modest old world presentation, then the Club Cal Neva may be just what you're looking for. The building is old but clean. The staff is over the top friendly. The clientele left me feeling like perhaps picking a different Reno Casino is in my future. The food is not fancy. If you ever have the desire to ride on 62 year old elevators, CalNeva will satisfy that dream. The parking garage is acceptable, but old with SKINNY parking spaces. read more

Food was ok and what you should expect for the price. Happy with server and the drink refill person. Had the ribeye and wife had the two tails. Just think of a ponderosa / bonanza / sizzler and you will be fine. If you are looking for a dry aged steak you need to dig into the wallet a bit and go somewhere else. read more

This casino was empty on a Friday night except for a few poor dead-eyed sad souls at the one-armed bandits who looked like the last few pennies from their social security checks were going down the drain...in our experience the absolutely worst and tightest slots in Reno, no wonder people are avoiding this place. We tried their restaurant too, the staff looked like they were just out of rehab and needed to go back, and the basically inedible food was as bad as any low rated slop house might have. Restaurant prices were decent though. In any case, never again. read more

Club Cal Neva is another classic casino. It has the classic slots and some table games but not a lot. Maybe best known for the cheap specials. Beer is only a couple bucks. The cafe has cheap breakfast and steak specials among other things. If you've been downtown you've probably seen the advertisements that this is "Reno's Best Bet." In here a dollar can go a long way, as in things are cheap. The table games are low stakes. Friendly dealers. The casino sometimes has a very bad stench. It's mostly clean. The smell is just bad sometimes. Beer is cheap. Coronas are $2 and others are priced similar. Food options are basic things like breakfast and steak. Cafe is upstairs with a nice view of downtown. They have steak specials for about $5 so meat eaters will like this. Also has seafood like lobster. There's not any good meat free options. Casino is old but it's mostly clean. It just has a smell. The place is fun to play some games but it stinks. read more

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I LOVE this place. I've been going for close to 40 years. Everything except Cal Neva has changed for better or worse, but Cal Neva is still the same old funky, low ceilinged, (no lip service here) truly diverse staffed friendly casino. The only place with $10 blackjack that I could find. The Top of the Deck was great. Kind of like a Denny's type greasy spoon with a huge menu selection and as long as the place is open (it is not 24 hours) you can get anything you want. After a long night having prime rib for breakfast was perfect! But here is the kicker. I went as a noob determined to learn Pai Gow and with their help walked away teaching other players. Their instructions and very gentle corrections when I would mis-set or even foul a hand caused my learning to proceed very quickly and their tip stacks to grow. And the pit bosses are friendly, real people. I had a pit boss get me a drink when there was not a waiter or waitress nearby and I had another one point out a straight I had missed in a Pai Gow hand, winning me a fat Envy Bonus (not a big enough hand to get others a taste though). The place is funky and has a local feel to it. So much more welcoming to an old Oaklander than the uber shiny and expensive alternatives up the street. Cal Neva keeps it real and keeps it how I remember! All I can say is thanks. read more

I tried a few nights ago to come here while in the neighborhood, but they've changed their hours due to the slowdown in restaurant traffic. I returned at a earlier time to try them out again. Due to coming in so close to closing unbeknownst to me, I ordered the appetizer portion of 16oz prime rib dinner rare to medium rare. Well it came out more of a medium to well done and that was the best they could do so late in the evening. The meal came with either soup or salad, the soup choice was unimpressive so I went with the salad, it was a tiny garden type salad, not pretty but gets the job done. The meal came accompanied with real overcooked mixed frozen vegetables and I ordered french fries since I knew they would have to cook them up fresh, either their oil was not hot enough or these were nit freshly made, but the fries were not crisp enough. The prime rib would not be their sterling best and barely passable so I will order something else in their menu. Their menu prices have went up dramatically but their food quality has not kept up. It's okay for a bite but better choices are available. read more

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I did like this place until we waited an hour after opening for it not to be open . What a waste

Came here just to do a quick bite. Great deals for diner food. Reminds me of the good ol Vegas days. They have $9-10 steak and eggs or steak and fries or pork chop and eggs deals. I got a bowl of soup which was their cream broccoli. This was enjoyed by my lil kiddos. The rib eye and lobster wasn't too bad. Overall for the value and quality, it wasn't bad. Also a huge plus is their customer service here! read more

So I posted about the casino grill, but now I'm posting about my experience with the cal neva casino and bars. I really enjoyed playing at the bar getting drinks as long as you are playing the machines drinks are comped some bartenders are better than others Mathew and John the bartenders/barback were awesome very attentive and kept the drinks coming of course tipping is always recommended. I kept coming back for the play action, the food & service even though at times it was sketchy having to walk through an alley to get the the adjacent building which is part of the casino and some of the employees can be scary, but nice. I found myself coming back to this casino even though I was staying at a different casino I enjoyed myself plus I won a mini jackpot which was awesome. As I mentioned I enjoyed myself and I will definitely be coming back here to gamble, eat, drink, & have a good time. read more

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Club Cal Neva? More like neva coming back!! We stopped by recently on a Sunday afternoon while visiting Reno for the weekend, and we were surprised to see that it was totally dead inside! Even all the table games were closed and covered up!! What in the world?! On the weekend?!?! Their slots area seemed ok but damn this place is in severe disrepair and almost looks like nobody is maintaining it! Their upstairs arcade even looks like no one has updated it since the mid-90s. The games are faded and look like they barely work and tons of stuff was out of order! Not sure how this place is still in business, let alone standing!! Save your time and money and skip this one! read more

This is absolutely the best casino in downtown Reno. With only a few options these days this one has the best tables. I tried to gamble at some other ones nearby and they minimum bets were enormous and all the dealers were super rude and stuffy and didn't even offer us drinks. We were offered drinks upon sitting down and the dealers are the most friendly down to earth people in Reno. Shoutout to juny and Melanie. I came here every night and had an amazing time!! read more

We were hanging out downtown, looking for a place to eat before standing in line at the Aces. We chose the Top Deck Restaurant. It was quiet but then again there was very few people, of course it was on 3PM. Our waitress was Areceli, seemed nice. The cashier, Arline, no personality.. she also seemed like she didn't really want to be there. We only ordered 1 hamburger and the bun seemed dry ( old ), the hamburger tasted like one of those frozen hamburgers that you just throw on the stove or pop in the microwave. After being open all these years, and Cal Neva has been here for years, .. the Restaurant could have been better. read more

Steak and lobster we're not bad. I liked it, but I can see how some people wouldn't. It wasn't the best prime rib I had in Reno but good enough and I was personally happy with it. Get it well done, it's not a fancy restaurant, don't do medium rare. The employees were great everywhere I went, it was a surprise for the look and clientele they get. The restaurant employees were nice and don't deal with bull, which I liked. Don't come with bull and you won't get bull. It's a very run down property with a very sketchy parking garage, but I had no issues parking there multiple times. Edit: removed a star, second time I had the prime rib and lobster, what a difference. The chef today was very bad and should not be allowed in a kitchen. Highly dependent on who is the one cooking your meal. read more

The food was inexpensive. The portion was also big too. Our family of four adults and a baby enjoyed it here. Server was really nice and checked up on us multiple times, and kept complimenting our baby. More on the food we ordered one wet burrito, and three lobster and prime ribs. We had two medium and a medium rare, and food was really good for the price. read more

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I worked there for a year and a half cleaning the kitchen, there's mice running around on the counter and serving line. The cooks are so lazy they don't clean up after themselves. There's grease all over the kitchen, the food sucks and the counter where you sit is sticky cuz no one wipes it down. I ll never eat there again. read more

Basically you get what you pay for. The food is definitely cheap. You can feed yourself and partner for less than a meal down on the row but then keep your expectations on the lower end. The steak (and eggs) was a big portion but needed more flavoring and a little less time on the grill for my liking. The biscuits and gravy were good enough to get the job done. I think the biggest thing is the affordability for the amount of food. Or great place to treat a hangover Otherwise all the servers were very friendly. read more

After loosing money gambling, this is one of the cheapest place to get something affordable to eat. Beers are $2.50 each. The restaurant is alway pack. The foods come fast. Majority of the plates were under $20. The foods are decent for the price you are paying for. read more

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The casino has some of the best and most fun blackjack dealers! Pit bosses were very friendly as well and customer service was top notch. If you need a cocktail they will call the waitress over to get one for you at the table, it's pretty awesome service. Dealers were great and very friendly. read more

Great BLTs. Outstanding service (Dayce). Reasonable price. I'll be back. We had some problem in figuring out how to leave the facility and what floor to select in the elevator. read more

I am Anemic and craving red meat, due to pandemic and loss of employees this was a great place to stop in for a salad and Prime Rib dinner. I sat at counter as hostess thought I would be served immediately and I can say it was okay for a 9.99 meal....I got my craving served and my server had great customer service skills and that's pretty much it! No pics sorry! read more

Club Cal Neva - Casinos Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Steak and lobster for $9.99. How can you not love this place. We went back two nights for dinner. I couldn't get enough. The portion size was perfect for dinner. Depending on your arrival time the wait is very minimal. If you don't want Steak and lobster for $9.99, there are many more options. I believe spaghetti and meatballs was half the price. They also serve a hearty breakfast. I can't wait to go back for my Steak and lobster for $9.99. Best place to eat in Reno. read more

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I love Cal Neva's craps dealers. They're easy-going and friendly. We always have a great time and we love it more when we walk away as winners. Lol. Plus, I had a delicious lemon drop at our most recent visit. Cal Neva is low-key and small but has a warm, welcoming vibe on the casino floor. Sure, it's an older casino (established in 1962) that looks and smells out-dated but that is also its charm. Their gaming tables and chips are current so they do still put in the effort to keep their patrons coming in to play. read more

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