The server was very attentive and gave us great suggestions. If you are looking for a quick stop, keep going but if you are looking for a break from driving this is a good place to stop. Our table chose: 2 cheesesteak sandwiches, 1 with fries and the other with onion rings. A knucklehead burger and a rice bowl with veggies and chicken finished the tables choices. All of our dishes were very tasty and well proportioned. The interior of the place is old diner style. This place is worth a stop if you need a break from driving. We didn't get to try the desserts but they sounded amazing! Enjoy! read more

Soft tail burger was mild and tasty, but loved the French fries with BBQ. Also love the old time atmosphere, vintage bar, tile and a tin ceiling gathered from old shops to make one! read more

Famished! We had a meeting for a few hours and recommended to dine here before leaving. Clean, pretty nice sized establishment. The two people working out front were smiling and personable. A great menu of food items. Never go to the restaurant famished. 2 people 5 items with a strawberry milk shake, was a bit much however it covered all things, lol. Nothing was fresh except the salad and shake but it was okay. read more

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Dinner for two here the other night. Interior is delightful with lots of history, everything was nice and clean. Service was friendly and attentive. Menu has a little bit of everything, heavy on burgers, sandwiches and pizza. We had a beer before dinner which was welcome after a long day on the road. Decided to split a Supreme pizza which was plenty for 2 plus some cold pizza for breakfast the day after. It's an American tasting pizza with a thin crust and plenty of tasty toppings. Great choice. For desert we split a slice of cherry pie ala mode - tasted like canned pie filling, but still hit the spot. This was our first stop in Caliente, but if we pass through again we would definitely return to the Side Track. read more

Side Track Restaurant - Supreme pizza - wonderful! - American Near Me - Caliente, Nevada

Such a great family restaurant! Came here after a hike and the staff was so friendly. I got the special of the day which happened to be lasagna and salad. So delicious!! It was a solo journey but maybe next time I can bring friends! read more

Thank you to my fellow Yelpers for directing me here. Everyone was right the service and food are top notch. They had a few big groups and several other customers but our order came out quickly and hot and fresh. We opted for a pizza and an appetizer and we ended up taking more than 1/2 home since it was pretty big! It warmed up well and was delicious reheated or cold as leftovers. The ladies were all friendly and it's definitely the best place in town so if you're passing through they have a good menu with lots of choices so stop in. read more

Side Track Restaurant - American Near Me - Caliente, Nevada

I stopped here for a quick lunch while leaving Panaca. I traveled in for work just for a few hours. The food was delicious, great portions and even better service. The server was perfect! Also, they sell homemade Bundt cakes. No lie--best thing I've ever eaten. read more

Side Track Restaurant - Philly cheesesteak--so good - American Near Me - Caliente, Nevada

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I don't find myself in Caliente, Nevada, as often as I used to, but when I am it is all about a meal at the Side Track. This Harley Davidson themed restaurant lies in a strip mall just on the other side of Highway 93 across the tracks. The staff are welcoming and even though a sign at the door says "wait to be seated" usually you can pick your spot. The menu is full of options, but not so many as to be overwhelming (I'm looking at you Cheesecake Factory!). We were a little late for breakfast, so we settled in for lunch. There are a variety of burgers and sandwiches and dinner style meals. We ordered the patty melt and the Knucklehead burger which comes with onion rings on it. While we waited for the sandwiches, we both used the bathrooms and happy to report they were both clean and well stocked. They are single hole so be brief in getting your business done, there could be someone waiting. The food was excellent, the meat on the sandwiches were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The fries were the best I have had in a long time. I can say that the burger bun was brioche, and it was soft and buttery. The rye bread on the patty melt was good and toasted well. The Side Track was a perfect place to get off the highway for a bit and refuel us to keep headed north. I was sad we didn't make good enough time to catch breakfast, but now I know that the Side Track kicks ass on lunch and dinner too! read more

Side Track Restaurant - American Near Me - Caliente, Nevada

The attached menu pages are from the old menu. Sadly the Side Track Cafe no longer offers gluten free pizza or buns/bread for sandwiches and burgers. We were able to navigate the menu and piece together a gluten free meal. Tonight's service was a little spotty. The hostess forgot to give anyone menus and the server seemed confused several times. Overall it was a good meal in an area with very few options. Side Track co tinges to serve fresh salads and has a nice selection of beers. read more

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Solid meal at a place that's popular with both locals and tourists. Did an excellent burger and a fancy salad. Both were great.

Food was good and the portions were large. The service was fast and we enjoyed reading about the history of the establishment!

Recommended by those who live in Caliente. Got a pizza and fish and chips and it was good. Friendly service. Would eat there again.

We loved it! What a perfect surprise when we're camping 20 miles away and the weather got bad. Cold affordable large mugs of beer, great burgers, many salad and healthy options for my wife. The service was excellent! The atmosphere was excellent! This honkytonk was perfect. read more

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This is honestly a great find in Caliente. The food and staff are excellent! The menu has been posted several times, so you can see they have a great variety of food to choose from. I came over for dinner one night and was glad to see they offered up some excellent pizza. The lady helping me even said it was the best! Came over on Sunday morning for breakfast and found that I made a great choice in doing so. Both meals I had here were well made and pleasing to the taste buds. It's great to see that they take pride in their little restaurant and wish to provide their customers with a happy experience. read more

Side Track Restaurant - Espresssooooo machine. - American Near Me - Caliente, Nevada

The dining area and bathrooms seems to have been upgraded. Still needed a few more decorations and could have been a bit cleaner. Food was okay - had the special of Mac'N Cheese with garlic knots and soup. Good effort but needed a bit more salt or sharper cheese. Had the meatball sandwich - house made meatballs needed more seasoning and a bit dense. Servers were friendly and genuine. read more

I'm not a local but I frequent caliente. Sidetrack is easily my favorite restaurant across this area of Nevada. I've never ordered anything from here and felt disappointed or mediocre. Great thoughts on their burgers (especially the fries- they have the good kind)-- wings, breakfast items, and cheesesteak. The staff is always really nice and it's a very clean restaurant. If you're visiting town or passing by on a roadtrip and you're wanting good food, highly suggest this place. read more

Side Track Restaurant - Grilled chicken with extra side for rice - American Near Me - Caliente, Nevada

Food and service were great; we each had burgers. They were big, cooked well and had ample toppings. Sides are separate but generous and several choices. We went to one of their outdoor tables because we had our pup with us...he was given a nice bowl of water. Cute small town with obvious pride in their history and care of their older homes and buildings. This is our first time visiting but hope to return via this route! read more

I loved this place! The most! The service was truly the BEST, the best service in a while. Food was fast, and owner was the most polite and wonderful. Loved the story of the tattooed lady on the menu, it has family history. She was an early renegade and pioneer for women! Now to the food. The cookie......ugh.....soft and delicious. French dip and waffle sweet potato fries. Delicious. S'more's Bundt cake, made by owners sister (Kayla Kakes on insta), beautiful and perfect. Really, really delicious. Baked with absolute Love, and you can taste it. This is a must stop if cruising or staying in caliente Nevada. read more

We took a motorcycle ride to Caliente to see the depot on 9/20/25. Excellent service. My cheeseburger was very good. Freshly made and very tasty. The fries were done perfectly. My wife's turkey sandwich was very good as well, the turkey was real turkey, fresh and great flavor. Our granddaughter liked the fish and chips and fries. Will definitely visit again if we're out this way. I will say that lunch was a bit expensive but that's the way things are these days. read more

Love the food!!breakfast burrito and pancakes The service was excellent love it, she was very nice read more

Excellent food and service! I had the BLT with a salad. The ranch dressing is sooooo good! Highly recommend!

Today I had their chicken tender special. It was the best chicken tenders I have ever had! That's saying something as that's my favorite meal. Thanks for amazing food and great people! read more

Had to give 1 star. We entered. No greeter found a table waited ..nobody. We got up, grabbed menus from behind counter. Found what we wanted. Waited. No employees whatsoever. Eventually we gave up and lefft with NO contact. Went to Knotty Pine Restaurant and were seated right away and menus brought to us Homemade Pies and service!! Now which Restaurant do you choose? No Brainer NO SIDE TRACK RESTAURANT Happy Mothers Day read more

I had the spinach (very fresh!) salad with sweet fresh strawberry, feta and almond slices with the blood orange vinaigrette! It was amazing

Great food! Wonderful service! Cute place and a hidden gem! The town is charming as well! read more

Wonderful service, kind staff, and a very cheerful ending to a long day of driving across Utah and Nevada. We were staying at a hotel a couple blocks away, and arrived late on a Sunday, so it was a relief to have such a nice place to eat that was still open, nearby, clean, and serving tasty food. We even ended up going back the next day for breakfast, too. Our recommendations: the salmon dinner was delicious! Yummy, healthy, ample portions and sides, just a treat. Another family member had a burger, and enjoyed it. I'm told the tea selection was great, too. The next morning, my croissant breakfast sandwich was very tasty and bigger than I expected. The ham and eggs received compliments, the chocolate milk was a fun touch, and a yogurt parfait was a nice sweet treat. Every staff member I interacted with made us comfortable, welcome, and took good care of us. read more

We had a great meal. Patty Melts. And the cheese cake was to die for. Great service and friendly atmosphere!

Small town, even smaller choice of places to eat. And folks, it is not like you can hold out for the next town. This is pretty much it for a hundred plus miles. So, we stopped. Turns out we were in for a decent surprise. Everything was so reasonably priced. The menu had some healthy choices you would normally not expect to find at a lonely, roadside cafe in the middle of the desert. The chef/owner had done his homework. Blame it on a rumbling stomach, I approached this with a loosy-goosy vacation mentality, ignoring what I "should" be eating. I got the basic breakfast of two eggs, bacon, and hash browns. For under $7, it was a deal. Everything was cooked nicely. The bacon was great. I also had my eye on the prize, buttermilk biscuits. And even though it turned out their biscuits were not homemade, the cook had buttered and griddled them to a nice toasty brown. I was surprised to find they were flaky, tender, and definitely better than most. My partner in crime chose the Mushroom Burger. $9.49 for a 1/3 pounder. They also have a half pounder. The waffle cut sweet potato fries were super good. While the burger wasn't any more adventurous than my basic breakfast was, it was decent. For the person seeking a slice of homemade pie, honestly this I cannot recommend. The cherry pie, usually a favorite of Mr. B's, was definitely poorly done, the crust needed work. Decent coffee, our cups refilled as often as we hoped, and warm vibes both from the employees and the locals, made this a pleasant stop. read more

Side Track Restaurant - Get the bacon! - American Near Me - Caliente, Nevada

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First I want to praise the staff, always friendly and nice! I have had the fish and chips and they were really good, I have also had. The salmon and it was also very good! Last time in I tried the pizza and the group enjoyed the pizza! I do a lot work over in Panaca and we alway drive the extra 15 miles to eat at the Side-Track! read more

Quaint but wonderful diner near the train tracks. Delicious burger. Great service. Will be back if in the area.

I've got to first say that for me to give 5 stars requires that both the food was exceptionally tasty and that I experienced something way above my expectations. I stopped in town on a fuel stop and decided I needed a short break. Dining would take care of that nicely. This isn't a fancy looking place...more rustic. It was also a bit chilly inside (I even heard another group saying the same). There's plenty of parking. I tried their Chopper Burger. It was good, but nothing to rave about. The fries were about the same...good, but average. Service was good. So I just don't believe writers are properly reviewing this place. Yes, I recommend eating here. But you should expect much the same as you can get elsewhere. Meaning this is just an average restaurant and should only be rated as average. Maybe I ordered the only average item on the menu. I like to read what others say you ordered the meal I did. read more

Small town cafe with lots of personality and friendly staff. Food is café typical. The owner was so friendly too and when we needed a jump start on our car she asked all her staff if anyone could help. Then she was out there with us until we got going again!! read more

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Really like this local restaurant. They have a really diverse menu and large portions! I feel like you can always find something to eat here no matter what you're craving. I especially love their burgers and sandwiches but their pizza and spaghetti are also delicious. read more

We are snow birds from Wisconsin staying for a few days at Kershaw Ryan State Park. We were going to barbecue chicken for dinner but it was still frozen so decided to go to the Side Track for a pizza. Wow, our streaming hot supreme pizza from Side Track was the best we had on this whole trip! Wonderful pizza spices and lots of toppings. Highly, highly recommend pizza at Side Track! Caliente residents you are very lucky to have such a super delicious pizza joint. read more

Very accommodating staff for my group of eleven. The kitchen was able to pump the meals out, which was incredible due to the number of pizzas my guys ordered and the fact they can only cook two at a time. Went back for breakfast and had another great experience. Best place in town for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. read more

So my first thought here is I can see why this restaurant gets a lot of positive reviews!!!!!! So on our way thru town we stopped in to grab some lunch for the road. After looking over Side Tracks menu, they provide a variety of different foods from burgers to sandwiches to pizza. So my wife chose a ham sandwich and I got the patty melt. TIP- the patty melt was one of the best that I have tried!!!!!! It didn't need any condiments. The staff was really friendly, laid back and honestly really cool to hang out with and talk with. I echo others when I say, if you have an opportunity to stop in and say hello, wish we could have sat down and ate. read more

Side Track Restaurant - There are some great choices here - American Near Me - Caliente, Nevada

I built my own pizza here and it was good! Quick, friendly service. A good option if you are camping at Kershaw Ryan or Cathedral Gorge and want a break from camp food! read more

Solid stop enroute to Jackpot, NV via 93. I had the grilled chix sandwich which was hot fresh and served fast! My buddy got the meatball sub which was well received. They have a decent bottled beer selection and some wines from what I could see. Give 'em a try when passing through. read more

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Four of us had a pleasant dinner here. The waitress was most pleasant. I had the quesadilla and would recommend adding veggies to the cheese and chicken. Cod not recommended. Cheese steak was good read more

Over priced and service was awful. They spent all their time on taking care of the to go orders and ignoring us.