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    Heyday Inn

    4.3 (80 reviews)
    ModerateBasque
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    L Y.

    Stopped in today for a bloody Mary and a jalapeño bacon burger which was delicious! Thank you Crystal/Krystal and Wendy, you ROCK!! Love the Smith Valley.

    Barbara A.

    Thank you, Wendy, for catering a fantastic lunch for the VCMM in your beautiful outdoor area. Hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, and fixings Inside dining room and bar very nice. All the food coming out of the kitchen looks yummy. Several regulars at the bar told me the food was very good Full bar, including a fast bartender, making Pincon Punch. The unofficial drink of Nevada. I enjoyed a refreshing iced tea. I will be back to try menu items.

    NY Steak with fries and peppercorn sauce.
    Marc P.

    We had a nice dinner at the Heyday Inn with friends. The restaurant is in a historic building in Wellington Nevada of the same name. Walking up the steps and through the door into the bar is like stepping into another time. All O.K. us had either the NY Steak or Ribeye Steak for dinner. I added the peppercorn sauce to mine and had their tasty fries as a side. The food here has always been good. We were taken aback however when the check arrived the Ribeyes that were $38 on the menu were $49 on the bill. We asked the waitress about it because we felt that this was a mistake. She informed us that there was a note on the door that there were some items that were market price. Nowhere on the menu did it say that the Ribeye was market price, nor did the waitress inform us when we ordered that it was market price. This should have been communicated by staff and on the menu, not by an obscure sign on the door that most people would pass by. I understand that restaurant costs are higher and sometimes unpredictable. But if you are going to charge prices different than the ones on the menu this needs to be communicated at the table by staff.

    Phillip L.

    This is the Best Restaurant in Smith Valley, Good Food, Great people, Aways Fun, and Always Great Music playing. Thursday-Sunday.

    Rustin L.

    The food was pretty good but make sure you don't come on a day with a birthday party and the local Rotary Club meeting at the same time. It was a wait to get a seat (probably not helped because of socially distanced tables which reduces capacity) and the wait to get food was a little long, so pack your patience. Would love to come back when it's more normal to experience it without the excess pressure. The bar seems like a great place to which you can saddle up and enjoy food, quick drinks and good conversation. Definitely better to be a local, which we weren't!

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    Jonny L.

    Located in a historic building in the lively town of Wellington is this absolute gem. Speaking only to Breakfast and Lunch cannot ask for more. Big portions, cooked fresh and delivered with friendly service has us feeling disappointed that we didn't discover this earlier. Passed by many times, always noticing many a car parked out front. We always stop by for breakfast and lunch. Many specials to choose from. Our favorites are any of the Benedict's and the Shrimp & Fries. Sandwiches are excellent. Again, what compliments the food is the outstanding service. The folks here recognize you and make you feel welcomed. In today's world, that goes a long way with us. The seating area is accommodating to most sizes groups and a step back in time. Do yourself a favor, pay attention to the positive reviews and come in and try for yourself. Very worth it.

    Garlic shrimp in sherry wine sauce

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    6 months ago

    Love this place out in the middle of nowhere! Fried shrimps are delicious! Lots of good choices and a full bar.

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    Best service and owners around! They take care of their locals and also treat the out of towners great!

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    Amazing spot!! With great food and ambience will most definitely be returning someday

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    2 years ago

    Great burgers and iced tea. Super friendly waitress and family friendly environment. Really a great place to visit.

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    Absolutely delicious! We had the peppercorn steak and pork chops - both were excellent, service was awsm too!

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    Good food, nice people. We drive an hour to get there and will do it again and again. Try it, you won't be disappointed.

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    Amazing Bartenders and service! I love it here! Best place in town! Yummy food and homey feel.

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    The food and service was excellent. A shame the waitress and bartender were not wearing masks.

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    Review Highlights - Heyday Inn

    This is the Best Restaurant in Smith Valley, Good Food, Great people, Aways Fun, and Always Great Music playing.

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    J T Basque Bar & Dining Room - Steak sandwich

    J T Basque Bar & Dining Room

    4.4(496 reviews)
    24.2 mi
    $$

    After moving to Genoa almost 6 years ago, Gayle and I finally set foot in JT Basque, the iconic…read morerestaurant in the Carson Valley (Daniels in Genoa is #2). And we brought some Bay Area friends with us. We also came in mid-week to avoid any crowd potential. Our evening began at the bar with a round of Picon Punch, the official drink of the State of Nevada. I first thought that this was a drink that you only ordered once, but this small glass of goodness actually grew on us. After closing the bar bill and looking at all the branded merchandise, it was off to the main dining room. We chose the Basque Family Style side of the menu, which at the end of the evening resulted in number of take home containers. Our 4 choices were Basque Chicken, Fish, Lamb Shoulder, and Lamb Chops. Those came with Vegetable Soup, Salad, Beef Stew, Beans, French Fries, Bottle of Red Wine, Coffee, and Ice Cream. for the Table. These inclusive choices were priced just south of $40 and that's what the bill was at the end of the evening, as there were no extras needed. OK, the included wine was a little on the sweet side, but we didn't see the need to "upgrade" as we were too busy concentrating on the food. It was all good, especially the Soup and the French Fries. The only regret was not being here on the night they served Huckleberry Ice Cream, but our Vanilla or Pistachio Almond was good enough. JT Basque is family generation owned, and we certainly felt welcome and well taken care of. The rustic decor was also cool, as was the happy energy in the dining room. We promise to come back and not be strangers.

    The JT is by far my favorite Basque restaurant in the entire region and I'm not shy about that,…read moretelling anyone who will listen that this is the basque experience they need to have to understand why this is so beloved, and I'm so embarrassed to say I had not written a review professing the same until today! Why is this THE ONE when it comes to Basque dining? Well... It's steeped in history in a way you can feel from the moment you step onto the wooden sidewalk out front. You'll see it on the walls, hear it in the conversations, and taste it in the food. This is simply a special place. You'll feel truly at home, and that's because the same family has operated it for countless generations, passing down legendary hospitality like a family heirloom. From friendly greetings in the "lobby" to the homey vibes and warm servers, you'll love every moment. Doesn't hurt that the food is delicious and plentiful. Everything is made from scratch with a lot of love, and each dish is huge and hearty. Lamb chops and lamb shoulder steaks are always A+ but be sure to order the desired temp because they don't always ask. Steaks are solid too. Same tip as above. And for all three, don't forget to get them smothered in whole cloves of roasted garlic. Personally I usually can't say no to sweetbreads at a Basque spot, and that's the case here as well. They're served in a rich, garlicky and well seasoned gravy, studded with red and green peppers and whole cloves of garlic. It's the perfect dish to use up the extra bread because you won't want to leave a drop. Make sure you bring a couple bucks to leave up on the ceiling! The bartenders can show you how to make em stick. And of course, have a picon punch!

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    Villa Basque Café - Basque burger

    Villa Basque Café

    4.6(479 reviews)
    36.7 mi
    $$

    We were heading into Carson City and looked on Yelp for a place to have breakfast. Boy, are we…read moreglad we found the Villa Basque Cafe! Here is what we noticed: - It's a pretty unassuming place...we parked in the side lot and walked around to their main entrance. They even had some specials highlighted as we entered. - Inside there is lots of seating...when we arrived the front of the place was empty, but people were sitting there when we left and we noticed that it is much quieter in that section of the restaurant than in the main dining room. - As others have noted, chorizo is their specialty and it's in many of the dishes. And, it is worth it!...and, not spicy like you might think of chorizo. My wife and I ordered the Quesadilla and the Basque Omelette, and we split both (plus, we took some home too). Each dish was really good in its own right, and being able to have the chorizo prepared two ways was great. Their home fries were really tasty too. - Service was good....very attentive, especially considering that it took us a while to decide what to order given the breadth of the menu. - We paid cash because of their sign indicating that that was preferred. Bottom line: We'd go back to Villa Basque Cafe anytime we're in Carson City...next time, we'd like to try some of their lunch options!

    5/2/26- Back again…read morewith the youngest.. Can't believe it's been two years since the last visit- Went with the chicken fried steak- a burrito and the basque chorizo con huevos- Son devoured.. his-spouse ate the entire burrito- Mine was good- but I'm not used to eating heavy.. glad we stopped in..

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    Villa Basque Café - Quaint dining room. Only 2 empty tables

    Quaint dining room. Only 2 empty tables

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    Villa Basque Café - 9/17/25 FYI. Menu.

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    Carson Valley Country Club Restaurant

    Carson Valley Country Club Restaurant

    3.9(103 reviews)
    21.9 mi
    $$

    Quality/Quantity - French bread - Good, firm crispy crust…read morewith a soft center. Mac salad - Also good, but nothing stood out. Tri tip - Wow, done so well. I got medium rare slices. It was nice that there were different temp choices/cuts in the catering line. Well seasoned and melted in my mouth. I went back for seconds after everyone got their share. Chicken - Wow, I thought the tri tip was good... The chicken was as good if not better. So juicy and again, it melted in my mouth. I also got seconds of this after everyone else got their share. Potatoes - I believe they were red potatoes, also done well. So overall, 5 stars because the meats were done so WELL! Atmosphere - Indoor and outdoor spaces. Full bar with seating. Huge spacious building. Some private or semi private rooms also. Our event was outdoors. Open 5 days a week, closed Sunday and Monday; see my picture of posted hours. It differs from Yelp and their website. So I guess I recommend calling before going? Plenty of parking. Service - 5 stars. The manager, sorry I forgot her name (Debbie?), was amazing. She has great listening skills, is very proactive and ensured a great event. On top of all that, she is such a hard worker, managing and actually running around bussing tables and filing our pitchers of water. Price - N/A, as I was a guest. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1965. From 2003 to 2006, Nobert Koblitz became the sole owner of the Country Club Restaurant.

    Service was top notch. Food was excellent, especially the coconut shrimp. Delicious hamburger and…read morefries. Will definitely be back.

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    Carson Valley Country Club Restaurant - If you don't want a full basque family style dinner, eat in the "saloon" - similar great food, smaller portions

    If you don't want a full basque family style dinner, eat in the "saloon" - similar great food, smaller portions

    Carson Valley Country Club Restaurant - Incredible tongue stew with huge chunks of soft, delicious tongue

    Incredible tongue stew with huge chunks of soft, delicious tongue

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    Heyday Inn - basque - Updated May 2026

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