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    Short Branch Saloon

    4.6 (13 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, American

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    Mark B.

    I've been out here several times. This is another one of those out of the way bars that I love so much. This one is really out of the way. Be sure to check out there facebook page https://www.facebook.com/misskathysshortbranch All the photos will give you an idea of what the place is like. Unfortunately this one is way out past Pahrump so it's so far out of the way from me that I rarely get a chance to visit it. I do recall they had some really cheap motel rooms. I stayed there one night myself. Don't expect a lot from them but it's better than driving back to town drunk.

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    Anthony D.

    Definitely located in the middle of nowhere in the beautiful Nevada desert. Popped in yesterday after discovering that nearby Sugar's Shack went out of business. Sigh!! :-((( Looks like a fun place to hang out during cooler months, especially with the awesome outdoor seating area. Decent burger with no fries available. Friendly service provided by Kathy the owner. The beer selection wasn't for me, so I don't have much reason to come back again, unless of course, they decided to carry some Guinness or Blue Moon or I bring my own.

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    No longer open due to circumstances beyond the owners control. I really enjoyed my time there. Such a sad shame.

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    7 years ago

    Fun, friendly spot. Miss Kathy introduces all the customers to each other, $4 rum & cokes.

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    5 years ago

    Good drinks, good food, great service. Food is whatever she's cooking that day, but it is made with love. Swing by

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    10 years ago

    Great place to visit great atmosphere, intelligent conversation. Is just a nice breather away from the city.

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    Overall the staff was very friendly and I would say this is a good place to stop on your way to Pahrump or south Las Vegas.

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    Moonshiners

    Moonshiners

    3.6(206 reviews)
    22.8 mi
    $$
    Sports on TV
    Happy hour specials

    Great place for comfort food. Good food. Good prices. I have been going here since the big remodel…read moreafter Terribles took over. Can't go wrong for breakfast lunch or dinner. On this visit I had the baked potato with bbq pork, sour cream, chives, and butter. A meal in itself for about $11. Another favorite of mine is the Smash Burger. For breakfast the large ham and eggs or steak and eggs. Servers are great, restaurant is clean.

    I ordered what should have been a solid piece of BBQ beef, but what I got was extremely…read moredisappointing. The meat was noticeably overcooked--dry, tough, and lacking any real moisture or tenderness. Instead of a juicy interior, it had that gray, stringy texture that usually means it sat too long or was cooked well past its prime. To make matters worse, it was heavily covered in sauce, which felt more like an attempt to hide the dryness than enhance the flavor. Good BBQ shouldn't need to be drowned in sauce to be edible. The exterior had some char, but there was no balance--no rich, rendered fat, no melt-in-your-mouth texture, just dryness throughout. For something that should be a highlight item, this missed the mark completely. I was expecting flavorful, tender BBQ. What I got instead was overworked, dried-out meat that felt like it had been sitting under a heat lamp far too long. Definitely not worth the price, and not something I'd order again.

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    Fort Amargosa

    3.8(9 reviews)
    16.4 mi

    So I was a little confused as the place listed is not the same place that is here anymore. Its now…read morean Indian restaurant called Punjahi Dhaba. Walking inside the gas station it's sectioned off to the left. They do seem to have a fly issue on the gas station as some had said. Hopefully that Is something they will rectify. However, its hard to find good Indian food these days. Especially in such a remote area such as this, and I found the food here was actually really delightful. Sometimes you have to go to a hole in the wall, that lacks the sparkle and refinement visually to get the flavor you have been searching for. The cashier was polite as he took our order. We got the butter chicken, mango lassi, and a potato stuffed paratha bread. It was perfect to share between two people. The meat was tender and flavorful, and I loved that there were nuts in the sauce and the spices were more complex. I find a lot of Indian places dont add those touches in the states. Rice was fluffy and fragrant, the bread was so delicious! Warm and layered with that soft potatoes filling. It was great to dip into the butter chicken sauce. They also had a side of yogurt and a chutney. The chutney was not my favorite thing in the world, it tasted perfumey. We got the food mild incase our child wanted any, but they do offer spice levels. The mango lassi was divine! Bursting with flavor and not to thick. If flies were not attacking me this would have been 5 stars. I didn't experience not feeling welcome in any way because I am not the same ethnicity as the workers like some had mentioned. I just thought that was important to mention. If you want yummy food and a place to stretch your legs its a great alternative to the less than stellar cuisune you often find on this route to tahoe in the smaller towns.

    One of the best things about travelling by car (or RV, in my case) is one occaisionally stumbles…read moreinto a real gem of a find that you would never discover otherwise. This place is like that: In addition to the usual roadside gas station, convenience store, there is an Indian restaurant inside that is absolutely terrific! The place is clean, the staff is more than friendly. The menu isn't big, but it has all the typical indian dishes. I had the chicken curry, hot. (The waiter told me it was "Indian hot," not "American hot" but I've had hotter. Pro-Tip #1: When you order, get the 'hot'.) The portions were delicious and huge; despite overeating because it was so tasty, I still took away leftovers. They offer both dine-in and take-away service. But... Pro-Tip #2: If you would like a drink to accompany your meal, get it from the C-Store cooler (and pay for it at the counter) before you get your meal, as drinks aren't on the menu. It's literally in the middle of nowhere: Half-way between Las Vegas and Tonopah avoids the hustle and bustle and bright city lights. But if you're on 95, plan on stopping here for a delicious meal! PS: They also have an "American" menu, so burgers, grilled cheese, etc... are also available. But srsly, get the Indian food! PPS: While you're here you can stock up on the Area-51 Alien accoutrements at reasonable prices, too!

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    The Hubb - Bar

    The Hubb

    4.7(63 reviews)
    16.4 mi
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    The food was exceptional and well made. Staff was very attentive and paid attention to all of our…read moreneeds. Bathrooms were very clean and sanitary. Atmosphere was very positive. Great affordable prices. Scrumptious desserts too. Easy to read menus. Seating was very comfortable as well. Parking was easy to deal with. Overall a 5 Star Setting and Rating. Karaoke was very entertaining and enjoyable as well. We will definitely be returning to repeat this very enjoyable evening again. Everyone was extremely accommodating and super polite. William Yakel visiting from Fort Lauderdale Florida.

    My dad died in Pahrump, so my family and I had to come out here to take care of things. There's…read morereally no other way we'd come here voluntarily. We'd heard from the locals, The Hubb is some of the best food in town and is a popular watering hole for the younger (under 70) crowd. The lady who served us for lunch was rude and seemed bothered we came in. Eventually she brought us our drinks and gave us a heavy sigh as she explained she didn't know why the restaurant was even open for lunch because she had too much to do to prepare for the evening shift. A second older woman brought our meal out (Taco Tuesday special) and tossed it onto our table without saying a word. The ground beef Caucasian tacos were over seasoned but generally edible. The service was absolute trash. My tip was reflective of that. If you have to visit Pahrump, bring your own food and cook at home, in your Air BNB.

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