We stayed the night in Ely on our way back home. The hotel owner said there were only three places…read moreto eat in town; we chose SMASH N GRAB. I've eaten hamburgers all over the US and the World and the Mushroom and Swiss I had at the Smash n Grab was the BIGGEST and BEST burger I ever had! Hand made and bigger than the huge bun it was on! The two POUNDS of FRESH hand cut fries were perfectly cooked and overflowing the take out container with my hamburger. My wife ordered the Kid's Meal of Chicken Tenders and in addition to two POUNDS of fries got four huge tenders that could have easily fed several kids! A great place to eat!

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

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!

Awesome Hometown feeling and the Prime Rib Sandwich melted in our mouth good prices and great…read moreFriendly staff plus its Locally owned and operated. We will be back!!

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.

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!

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!

I ordered a chicken quesadilla to go. It's supposed to come with tomatoes, sour cream and…read moreguacamole but it came with none of those. I did see some chopped carrots in there, though. If you order to-go, check your order before you leave to make sure it's complete. Also, they charge an extra fee for a to-go order and an extra fee if you use a credit card. Go somewhere else.

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!!!!

I had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant. While dining with my family, another…read morecustomer became verbally aggressive toward me and my husband because my young children, both 2 year olds, were crying and because we were speaking Spanish, IN A MEXICAN RESTAURANT. Mind you, we are all natural born American citizens who speak two languages. I understand that children can be loud at times, but no one deserves to be spoken to disrespectfully while simply trying to enjoy a meal. Therefore I was disrespectful back, and while I understand two wrongs don't make a right, the restaurant acknowledged the situation but did not do anything about it. What was most disappointing was not the behavior of the other patron, it was the restaurant's response. The staff apologized, but no one stepped in to de-escalate the situation or address the customer's behavior. Instead, I felt like the only option was to leave after addressing the patron myself. I wasn't expecting anyone to take sides, but I did expect management to ensure that all guests could dine without being harassed. A simple intervention or request for the other customer to stop would have gone a long way. I hope the restaurant reviews how situations like this are handled in the future so that families and other guests feel supported and safe. This happened on 08.04 at about 6:30 pm.

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.

Nice clean place, we came in a little after 8AM on a Monday. Staff ignored me for around 3 minutes…read more I was the only customer in the place. There is no customer service! My problem with not only this establishment is these employees make at least $15 an hour and they don't do there job! They chat, talk on cell and takes forever to get two hamburgers, 14 minutes! I LOVE CARL'S JR, but definitely not this place

We went by there to get fuel yesterday, I think his name was Chad, was so kind and funny behind the…read moreregister. I can't eat much, so I ordered a kids meal. Nice hot fries and a good burger. It's in a truck stop, so many things for us to do, gas, food, drain our RV tanks and fill up with water. Fantastic service all around. Thx

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 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.