Luciano's

What a wonderful place to have a meal. But don't forget to bring your appetite. The meals are…read moreserved family style. You pick your entrée and they start by bringing out soup salad and with the entrée they bring side dishes. My wife had lamb chops that were seasoned very well, incredibly tender and flavorful. Our server was Anna. Very friendly and attentive. I am a lifelong fan of chicken fried steak so that is what I ordered. It came out, smothered with some incredibly good gravy. The best I have had in a long time. Like I said, bring your appetite and plan to take some food home with you. This is really a great place!

I can say if you comes here you have to be very hungry, coz the food here is HUGE and a lot of…read moresides.

Family style stuff are served

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Machi's Saloon & Grill

4.2(174 reviews)

0.1 mi

A LOCAL's FAVORITE, TRAVELERS DESTINATION There were only a…read morehandful of customers at the bar when we arrived at 4 PM. Ryenen welcomed us warmly and set us up with ice cold beers. Once the kitchen opened at 5 PM, we ordered the Pork Cracklins appetizer, Ruby Wedge salad (delicious house made blue cheese dressing and lardons), the Bone-in Prime Rib dinner (thick cut, tender, flavorful), and the Basque Pasta with Chorizo and Mussels (Basque chorizo, plus lots of succulent mussels). Entree's are big enough portions to share with plenty to spare. By the time we finished our meal, the restaurant and bar were packed with mostly locals. Great atmosphere. Epic service. Delicious food. Cold beers. Our kind of place.

Whenever we travel through Elko we always eat dinner here. The ambience, the staff and the food are…read moreall great. We seem to come often on Tuesdays and get the Garlic Chicken which comes with salad and a half of THE moistest chicken ever!! And potatoes and carrots and onions, all chunky cut the way I like them. This is where the locals eat. That tells you everything until next time

Pork Cracklins

Basque Pasta

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Basque Pasta

Coffee Garden

2.3(14 reviews)

1.6 mi

My husband and I were a little worried about trying this place after reading the other reviews…read more The menu has been updated since the pictures of it was posted on this site. Our food was good and there was plenty of it. Service was good and helpful. Whatever the problems were seems to have been resolved. Our only complaint was the coffee cups were the size of tea cups.

This is a solid three, the service was spot on and my cob salad was huge. Way to much for me in one…read moresitting.

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Nice and cheesy

JR's Bar & Grill

2.9(120 reviews)

1.5 mi

When we first walked in, the place was hardly occupied. However, it started getting busy quickly…read more And the food was better than expected! Our server was on her first ever night, and she did a great job. Other servers, as well as the manager, made certain we had what we needed, including drinks. It was all a pleasant surprise.

Service was ok but food was not. First time I've ever had French Toast with a knife. It was so…read moretough and flavorless. Sausage patties were so dry and overcooked that it was not edible. Overall the taste and texture was so bad that I couldn't eat it. Then, to make things worse the checkout short changed me.

French toast with fresh berries

The "Californian" Omelet

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Spinach Chicken Salad. Excellent!

Charlee’s Bar

3.5(8 reviews)

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Chris is the best Karaoke MC in Elko. We've always received service. Its an incredible vibe and a…read moregreat community.

Everytime I go there and Kailee is the bartender she is more concerned with being able to have a…read moreconversation then allow the paying customers to have a good time. She forces the dj to lower the music and is sometimes rude to customers, when asked to make a special drink she might not be aware of she's answered with " I don't know wtf that it" I don't know where this arrogance stems from or why she feels that when she runs the bar she can just prevent people from having fun for the sake of her conversations but it has to stop. Do better please

Charlee's has rebranded and this is our new logo

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The Star Hotel

4.1(461 reviews)

0.2 mi

If you haven't had a good family style Basque dinner and should find yourself in Basque country…read more(Northern Nevada, Southern Idaho and Oregon), you need to add The Star onto your itinerary. A classic restaurant in the heart of Elko with roots going back longer than anyone can remember, they have perfected both family style dining, as well as the perfect steak. At a glance the price seems a little higher than you would expect from some place like Texas Roadhouse, until you realize that the entrees come with literally 7 courses. In the photo below, I had the "petite" ribeye which was huge, juicy and perfect cooked, and came with 5 sides. Not included in the multiple sides were the two previous servings of excellent cabbage soup and Basque salad. When dining at the Star, you'll never have to choose between quantity and quality - every entree comes packed with both. Great service, a nice location in the historic Elko downtown, and the infamous Picon Punch all make this a very worthwhile stop.

I grew up in San Joaquin Valley, which was a huge Basque immigrant area. We went out at least once…read morea month to Basque dinner. The family style restaurant is pretty amazing. Though my father's favorite was Château basque, we would often go to Wool Growers. Definitely the most famous of all of the Basque family style restaurants. Star was very nostalgic and reminded me quite a bit of château basque. The place was packed. As you can see in the videos and pictures that was a line out the door. And definitely worth the wait. Pinchon Punch 2 x blue brain freeze Lamb chops medium rare Family style dinner for one (spaghetti, french fries, beans, cabbage soup, fresh baked bread, salad) Bread pudding Food and cocktails five star all the way. Lamb was cooked perfect. The cabbage soup and spaghetti were delicious. The salad dressing was unique and very enjoyable. French fries were fresh and perfect. We didn't really eat the beans, but homemade bread was fire. But our waitress Jenny was pretty nonexistent. We actually went to the bar and ordered some drinks because we didn't even know if we were going to have a waitress. Finally, when she came to the table, I told her that I pre-ordered some drinks from the bar. She walked away. About 10 minutes later, the bartender brought the cocktails. Jenny came back and asked us what we were ordering. I told her and then she walked away and we really didn't see her again until the Bill. The food and drinks were brought from a variety of people. When we needed some other stuff, I flagged down the waitress for the tables behind us and she happily got us what we needed (water, more fries, etc) I went to the bar and got another cocktail as we would've never gotten another one since we never saw Jenny. The bartender and the other server were quite friendly and helpful . We will happily come back here as the food was just perfect! And it was very nice to eat family style again since it's been quite a few years since I've been to Wool Growers. On a sidenote: Reno used to have a pretty decent Basque restaurant called Santa Fe. We went there quite often and they had the best oxtail stew and they also gave you a small bottle of wine with your dinner complementary... I really miss that place also)

Porterhouse Steak at The Star Elko

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Petite Lamb chop The the Star

Rolberto's Mexican Food

3.7(93 reviews)

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Rolberto's is hands down my favorite, quick, cheap and delicious Mexican food in Elko and Spring…read moreCreek. Did I mention the Elko Location is open 24 hrs!? Nestled in the Elko Junction shopping center, Roberto's is quite arguably some of the best Mexican food in Elko. The Meats for the tacos are tender, yet crispy on the edges where they cooked it on the grill. The portions are beyond generous! The tacos are huge, the burritos are big and the carne Asada fries are enough for two! Some of the tacos automatically come with Guacamole and Pico. But If that's not your thing, tell them cilantro and onion only and they'll make it the street taco way. I love the Mexican sodas and Horchata and the shrimp cocktail is amazing with chips! The service is always friendly for me and they always recognize me when I come in for door dashes orders as well. I love that they're on door dash, it makes my late night cravings so much more accessible! Sometimes the wait can be lengthy but I promise it's worth it. Inside is always clean and well kept, however the salsa bar isn't always completely full. But it's never empty either so that counts for something. I will always be a fan of late night Rolbertos after a night of drinking or when the late night munchies hit! ...I may order some on door dash right now.

This was our first time here and we were very disappointed. Even though everything was made fresh,…read moreit was so bland and the beans were congealed. Sad it wasn't a better experience and hopefully it was just a bad night for these guys.

Rolberto's 10/28/23.

Rolberto's 10/28/23

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Lengua tacos

Aspens

3.3(62 reviews)

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•$$$

Robert made the best dirty martinis and orange vodka mules! Thank you Robert!!!…read moreThe pub mix was so good I ate too much of it! The surf and turf skewers were so delicious and just the right amount! The wedge salad was also delicious and huge!!! So great, especially for the prices! It wasn't too busy, so it was nice and peaceful for us to watch TNF. Unfortunately I took no pictures, I was too hungry.

We both had prime rib dinner special. I was picture perfect, great service by Megan and team, had…read morea couple of glasses of wine,dinner was wonderful. Service was great 5 STARS!

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Great Wall Express

3.4(29 reviews)

1.6 mi

Great wall is one of our favorite places to eat in town for Chinese food because it's super cheap…read morebut super good!!! You walk up to the counter and they have prepared food that you can pick out like at Panda Express!! Seeing as how Elko doesn't have a Panda Express, this is an awesome option for us. If you plan on getting potstickers, let them know first because they have to make them fresh. We usually order two boxes because they are that good. This night I got Mayonnaise Shrimp, Beef and Broccoli, Half Chow Mein and Half Fried Rice and of course the Pot Stickers. One thing I really love about this place is they don't charge you extra for shrimp entrées like panda does. The food is always so good and really hits the spot for a greasy late night Chinese food plate. But the potstickers keep me coming back coming back time! after time. If you're looking for quick but delicious Chinese food in Elko, Great Wall is definitely the place to go!

Nasty! Not often that Yelp lets me down. Two Yelp Elites gave this place five stars which made me…read morewant to give this place a try. Mistake! Mongolian Beef had a rancid after taste I didn't dare eat more than one bite! Pepper chicken was gross too. Should have trusted my gut when we opened the door and went somewhere else. Shoot!

10/25/23: orange chicken

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Sweet and sour chicken with chow melon and egg drop soup

Chef Cheng's Chinese Restaurant

3.8(194 reviews)

0.7 mi

My first visit was a bit disappointing because it took forever to take my order, but the food is…read moregreat. I had the Mongolian Beef. My second visit was much better, was served within minutes of seating. I had the same dish. I sat in the front near the window. The servers were all great. I will be back & recommend this place to all.

Chef Cheng's Chinese Restaurant is a hidden gem in Elko! If you're craving authentic Chinese…read moreflavors with generous portions, this is the spot. The menu is packed with classic like Hot & Sour Soup, Sweet and Sour Pork, Mongolian Beef, and the crowd favorite Honey Walnut Shrimp. Everything tastes fresh and comes out quickly, which is perfect if you're on a lunch break or just hungry after a long day. The atmosphere is cozy and casual, though the décor could use a little refresh. But honestly, the food makes up for it. Service is friendly and efficient, and prices are very reasonable for the portion sizes (you'll likely have leftovers!). Pro tip: Try the House Special Fried Rice or Cheng's Spicy Chicken. Both are packed with flavor. Parking can be a bit tight, but there's extra space behind the building near the hotel. Overall, Chef Cheng's is a solid choice for Chinese comfort food in Elko. Great for families, takeout, or anyone who loves hearty, flavorful dishes.

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Ismail Z.

10 years ago

It was our first visit to Luciano's. We decided to order family style; we ordered four appetizers: 1. Avocado Caprese; 2. Lemon Asparagus; 3. Artichoke and Jalapeno Dip; and 4. Grilled Shrimp. We also ordered one main dish: Luciano's Aglio E Olio. Both Avocado Caprese and Lemon Asparagus were excellent. Artichoke and Jalapeno Dip was good, but was a bit salty. Grilled Shrimp was good, but nothing to write home about. The Luciano's Aglio e Olio was a disappointment. The chef forgot to put any capers in the dish as stated in the menu. The restaurant was completely full on a Friday evening. We were fortunate to have made reservations. The ambiance was great and the service was excellent. Truly a great experience. read more

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7 years ago

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Camella D.

13 years ago

This restaurant was suggested by the Hilton and everything was absolutely fantastic. We are traveling from East coast to San Francisco and by far this place has been the best on our long voyage. Tabbie was our server and by far the best waitress we've EVER had. She suggested the perfect entries and had a special dish arranged for our vegetarian friend. She was floored. We met the chef Martin and thanked him for the fabulous food. Tabbie recommended desserts that were mouth watering! The whole dining experience was fantastic thanks to Tabbie. Will stop back here when we come back!!! read more

William C.

9 years ago

Service was exceptional, promptly brought out warm bread and salad. Oil and Balsalmic on every table. Italian Wedding Soup was hot and fresh with good flavor. Ordered the Chicken and Mushroom Risotto and was very pleased. The risotto was cooked perfectly, plenty of grilled chicken and the truffle oil put it over the top! Creme Brulee is my biggest weakness and was a perfect finish for a fantastic meal! Definitely will come again! read more

Ali E.

13 years ago

Pros: Good ambience, good service, free salad, best desserts in town. Cons: The only Italian restaurant in town, and you cant even get a descent pasta. Pasta is always either under or over cooked. Wayyyy too much sauce to pasta ratio. sauces are way too rich, almost inedible. Not enough options for pastas. read more

M C.

13 years ago

This is an amazingly good restaurant. The prices are reasonable and the portions on the larger size. The menu is extensive and the specials are always a treat. Natasha, our server, was friendly and her helpful suggestions ensured we had a wonderful meal. We will be back! read more

D F.

135

5 years ago

What a great find! They were busy and we didn't have reservations so we ate at the bar. Great food, great drinks, great bartender! We will be back when in the area for sure! read more

Emely F.

5 years ago

Amazing customer service and some amazing food definitely going again soon they also have a lot of selection in food:)

Hallie S.

2 years ago

Food was not good! I've been here a couple times hoping it was an off night but unfortunately it was gross both times.

J P.

14 years ago

AWESOME! That is all I have to say about this wonderful Italian restaurant. Great for families. :)

Rich C.

14 years ago

Great friendly service with good Italian food. More than I expected, highly worth a visit...

Decomposedsk8 C.

3 years ago

Great service, awesome food and I love the portion size and the food always arrives warm.

D G.

14 years ago

We have been traveling and have to say this was the best food we had all week. Good job.

Geoff A.

7 years ago

Faboulous salad and all the other courses great italian food in Elko serving takeout now

David L.

14 years ago

Everything was very good! Bread, salad and pasta, was all excellent! Even the Iced Tea!

Karen W.

7 years ago

Good find! Enjoyed the pasta, would come back. Very busy on a Sat night.

Sean M.

4 years ago

Used to be great, but sadly they seem to have been ruined by Covid.

Jamie N.

3 years ago

Always a great meal, with farm to table dishes. Highly recommended.

Connie T.

9 years ago

Be sure to request Koko! She's the BEST!

Elko M.

11 years ago

Great service! Love their food!

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