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    Denio Junction

    4.3 (54 reviews)
    ModerateCafes, Burgers
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Bacon and eggs and hashbrowns with toast
    Jessy M.

    We were staying at the Alvord Hot Springs and drove here about 55 minutes away and into Nevada to fill up on gas and get breakfast. Service was great and food too, I really enjoyed my breakfast and our little friend at the store/restaurant, there literally is not much around but this place was great for all we needed and great service.

    Norma L.

    We were traveling from Lakeview, Oregon, to Winnemucca NV on Highway 140 and pulled in to take a break. We went into the store/ cafe and were pleased to find an AWESOME collection of rocks and minerals. Very friendly people, and the owner showed us opals from his mine. As we looked around, we were constantly amazed by his collection from around the world. Our next trip through, we will stay in their nice little motel. This trip, my wife was eyeing many of his rocks, and she regrets not buying some minerals. it is definitely worth the stop!

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    Jenn W.

    Stopped here for gas having made the big turn west toward Oregon- this is clearly the only game in town for gas, food and drinks. The kitchen smelled great and we were hungry. Gas pump credit card didn't work so had to pay inside. The bartender/ clerk ended up being lovely. Hubby got the PB&J burger and I got the grilled cheese. Food was good if a bit greasy. Pretty sure David Lynch would love to film here.

    It's a little after 10:00 in the morning, Thursday, July 08, 2021, and I've arrived at Denio Junction Restaurant for breakfast.
    Eric R.

    Denio Junction Restaurant is one of the typical roadhouses that you find while traveling the back country of northern Nevada and eastern Oregon. It's a combination restaurant, gas station, motel, bar, along with a small convenience store, selling all the basics, a few souvenirs, and lots of beer. If you're looking for great food or gas, it would be a great idea to pay them a visit, as they offer the only services for 100 miles in any direction! However, you won't be disappointed with the delicious food, along with the friendly service that Denio Junction Restaurant has to offer... As you enter the restaurant, you'll be greeted by a friendly staff member, and you'll note the small convienience store at the front of the restaurant, and at the rear where you place your order. The full-service bar is to your right. The full-service bar offers any kind of mixed drink your taste can imagine. I'm not much for mixed drinks, but I love the bottled ice-cold beer. A drink cooler is in the rear, where you grab the soft drink of your choice and pay for it at the bar. Hot and cold drinks, smoothies, milkshakes, along with food choices are posted on the wall, at the rear of the restaurant. There is no printed menu, so you make your choice from the posted menu boards. The food menu features breakfast, sides, paninis, burgers, sandwiches and more. The food menu is small, but consider the fact that Denio Junction Restaurant is around 100 miles from any civilization. This is truly remote country! Denio's uses the Nevada version of what I call the "taqueria format," in that you choose your selection from the overhead menu, pay for your order, choose your seat, and your order will be delivered to you when it's ready. "Semi-full" service, if you will, but I always leave a generous tip for friendly and hard-working staff. From the "Breakfast" section of the menu board, I ordered "Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs." The menu simply describes this delicious breakfast as, "Two eggs with chicken fried steak plus hash browns." Such a simple description for an amazing breakfast, 100 miles from the nearest town or restaurant! The foundation of the meal was the chicken fried steak, and it was a good size of steak; I'd guess about 6 ounces, which was perfect for my hungry appetite. Like all good chicken fried steaks, the meat was pounded flat, seasoned, juicy and tender. The meat was battered and deep fried to a golden brown. The batter-to-meat ratio was perfect, so the batter enhanced the steak, rather than overpowered it. The meat was covered with rich, thick country gravy, made in-house, using Penny's secret recipe. The gravy was so thick that you could eat it with a fork, and simply delicious, with lots of chunks of sausage. Penny, the owner and chef, knows how to make a delicious chicken fried steak! The menu listed "Two Eggs" as the first part of the meal, and I always order my eggs fried over easy, and that's how my eggs arrived, over easy, exactly as I ordered them. The trademark of a great chef is how he or she fries eggs, and Denio Junction Restaurant "nailed" my eggs. My breakfast was complete with a helping of hash brown potatoes, perfectly deep fried to a golden brown on the outside, and a chewy white on the inside. My choice of toast was sourdough, and my breakfast arrived with two pieces of sourdough toast, cut in half, and arranged to make a stunning presentation for a wonderful breakfast. My breakfast was simply delicious, as everything was cooked to order, seasoned "just right" and everything worked together for a fantastic breakfast, 100 miles from the nearest restaurant. Denio Junction Restaurant may have a "monopoly" on fine dining in this remote corner of Nevada, but the prices are very fair, the quality and quantity of the food is outstanding, and it's just good food, any way you look at it. Highly recommended! This fine restaurant is 5 stars all the way. When you're in the middle of "nowhere," you owe it to yourself to pay Denio's a visit.

    3 eggs any style, bacon, home style potatoes and Toast
    Helena L.

    What a gem, after long hours of driving we decided on staying at Denio Junction, we called ahead, which is smart because there are only 6 rooms and it fills up fast, we lucked out. With no other accommodations near by (Winnemucca being the closest), We had a room reasonably priced and a small additional charge for our dog. The stay includes breakfast at 8am and a drink with chips for your room. The rooms were rustic but clean and cozy. The WiFi in the room is spotty and be mindful of your neighbors as the walls are thin but everyone was considerate of that. After a delicious dinner at their eclectic cafe we retreated to our room and slept for 11 hours straight! We enjoyed an amazing breakfast, but beware the portions are large. The chef is outstanding, the service is incredibly friendly and accommodating. I usually feed my dog little treats off the table (I know bad habit) but this time he was out of luck because I had a hard time sharing such delicious food. Denio Junction offers some groceries, full bar, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and 24/7 gas and diesel, that price is high but again, it will be a while before your next stop and can therefor be a life saver (So top off if needed). So plan your next trip to include a stop at Denio Junction, you will be happy you did! We highly recommend this little gem in the middle of nowhere.

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    Service was a little slow, but it was great food and a much needed break from driving.

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    Cindy and Georgina are wonderfully welcoming and caring not to mention great cooks. Thanks much for a memorable visit.

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    This restaurant surprised me during my luxurious stay in Black Rock City on the outskirts of…read moreGerlach. Not only was the food beyond delicious and exactly what my body needed, the staff was more than willing to accommodate my busy schedule. Hungry at 4 am? No Problem! You are allowed to just go in the kitchen, fire up the grill, raid the fridge and then make your quesadillas! This kitchen also possessed a magical freezer that had a seemly unlimited supply of frozen and soon to be frozen otter pops. No matter how many times you reached inside, there was always one or two popicles that had just recently frozen. The dining area was very nice, as it has the only air conditioned seating available for miles!

    A little off the beaten path, Hookahdome serves a variety of food. Everything from pancakes and…read moreburgers to Indian food and otter pops. Found in the highly desirable location of 2:15 and Esplanade, Hookahdome kitchen is an extension of the Hookahdome sound plaza, a place renowned for it's hookah and tea service as well as its musical experimentation. Great service from a staff that seemingly changed from meal to meal, day to day except for the core staff of Loli, Darcy, and Julz. They ruled the kitchen with an iron fist, rationing out portion sizes, controlling traffic, and critiquing subpar pancakes from the entry level workers. Though the sanitary conditions were questionable, I never received anything but a fully belly which is good because it was a long hike to the restaurant's bathroom. All the food had a signature tang to it, I assume it was a special ingredient they sprinkled on all the food, their signature spice I imagine. Also of note was their interesting policy of "bring your own utensils," something I have never found at a restaurant before. Guess they are positioning to be a leader in green dining. For conscientious diners, they offered quite a few vegetarian and vegan offerings. They also offered bottomless electrolyte drinks, a treat after a hard night of dancing. All in all I would suggest this restaurant. The rustic charm and the excellent staff overcomes it's humble amenities. Doesn't hurt that it is the only game in town for those lacking in sufficient planning. Food highlights Indian dinner night by renowned chef Sha Late night menu consisting of dolmas, chips, and quesadillas. 24 hour Otter Pop and cereal service Abnormally shaped pancakes Random chai servings (mmmmm, chai) Vegan burgers Breakfast scramble

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