Omg what can I say about this little hole in the wall gem?. Well I'll start with it was unexpected, but I found Cal Neva casino by word of mouth and I was walking by the Casino grill near the escalators they have typical American favs like patty melts, philly cheese & 3 different types of chicken wing sauces. I got the patty melt the first visit & the 2nd visit I got the chilli dog with fries and a drink so delicious. You can also add a second patty to your patty melt to make it a double for not much more. I gave this little place 4 stars, because the service was extremely slow and sometimes the staff working will close the place down while they sit in a corner all because they were tired or didn't want to stay open, but I'm sure he was on the clock I asked him and he said it was little busy so he wasn't taking orders anymore. I didn't complain due to the fact that he seemed to have issues which I know not my problem I wanted food, but came back the next day and a different guy was there I got good service but still slow, talked alot & also seemed to have some kind of life issues I'm not sure if Cal Neva employees are from a prison release program or what, but if they are I'm glad they can be employed at Cal Neva, but if not Cal Neva needs to be more selective about who they employee. Enough about the employee which will remain nameless, but the food is very good brought me memories of my childhood of good old fashioned American food. read more

The Casino Grill - Chili dog combo with fries & a drink - American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Probably a 3.5 but that is not one of the choices. Open 24 hours, OK not really, but when it is, it is good. Very reasonable prices (in this day and age). Good food is prepared and served promptly. The place is clean with nowhere to hide. There are about a dozen seats around the kitchen. Served as a mostly a to-go operation. Not health food but not meant to be. This is a casino/bar type grill that sits above a dive but below a bistro with the prices & service to match. Admittedly, if I plan to eat here, I always have a back up plan or two just in case it is closed. You can call ahead to see if they are open or place a to-go order (YMMV). I will take photos of the current menu and prices next time I go, but currently a normal combo meal is between 8 and 12 bucks. read more

The Casino Grill - American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

This place is a sham. $15 for 5 onion rings and a small burger. Not to mention, if you have the displeasure of speaking to the sole employee and cook apparently, you will be met with a blunt force of rudeness and dismissal. Basically, this place has burgers and dogs. OH Wait, they have no dogs, and when the desk clerk lets you know that, he will say it as if you were the idiot. Steer a mile clear of here. read more

The Casino Grill - Casino Grill - American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Haven't eaten any food, but doesn't open 24hrs. Not even 11pm, around 1040pm on Sunday, chef said it's closed. 11/10/24

Is the prime rib cold? Yes. Are the mashed potatoes from a box? Yes. But for $10.99 it's a great deal. And the staff is very friendly. I've gone multiple times and every waiter or waitress has been very nice. read more

The chicken Caesar wrap I had was okay. The chicken was decently cooked, and the Caesar dressing was alright, but it didn't stand out. The overall flavor was average, and while it filled me up, it didn't leave a lasting impression. read more

Great service, good classic american meals and aweaome prices! This is definitely a hidden gem and I almost didn't want to write a review so they won't get too busy :) Though we started off as the only family eating there at 12pm on a Saturday... they really made us feel like we were their only customers there. I'll definitely come back! read more

I love dive restaurants. This is a greasy spoon delight. It's a little dirty and smells bad, but it is everything you think of old school Casino food. Casino food use to be cheap and big portions. This is cheap! read more

My favorite thing in the whole wide world is a "Patty Melt" and whenever I see one on a menu it's like one of those things that I have to order. Is it funny that wherever I go, I know a place that makes a good one..Lucky me, in Reno, The Cal Neva "Casino Grill" always has me satisfied. This little grill area churns out some serious good eats and it's wallet friendly as well. It makes choosing between slots and food a bit easier, and here are my overall opinion of "Casino Grill" Saturday April 21, 2018 Location: Casino Grill (Cal Neva) Reno, Can People: 2 Adults Story: Well it was post "UYE" and seeing that I hadn't eaten nothing most of that day I needed to eat. It was a bit too early for the "Prime Rib Dinner" @Top Deck Steakhouse, so I decided to get something from the "Casino Grill" one of my favorite spots in DT Reno, plus the good smells from the little diner going throughout the casino, how could I resist. I have always loved the "Patty Melt" here, so I knew exactly what I wanted. Service/Hospitality: What I have always liked (In my opinion) of coming to Cal Neva though the years is the service. When it comes to the "Casino Grill" I've always liked the various people that's worked here. It's a kinda close quarters facility in it's own little spot within Cal Neva and the workers have always been pretty personable. The guy on duty this day was no exception. I was pleased from start to end and I commend Cal Neva for having good service. Food/Cleanliness: I'm not beating around the bush, "The Patty Melt Meal aka #6" $6.25 is so worth it. Like it's super fresh and they make it right in front of you. Like if you know what a "Patty Melt" is, Beef Patty, Cheese, Grilled Onions, Rye Bread and deliciousness. What I really like about this place also is the fact they use "Shoestring Fries" the best type of fries IMO. Super great here overall and made super fresh and right in front of me! Paired up with the included drink I have to say that I got my money worth oh..I also had a "Bud light 16oz can" $2.00 on the side. The prep area and seating was clean and wiped down and the worker payed very good attention to detail. A overall A+ establishment. Overall: The Cal Neva has it going on, and they got the food thing down. Be it from the "Top Deck Steakhouse" to the "Casino Grill". The grill though I feel has a flair all of it's own and is slightly more appealing because of the offerings, a simple yet satisfying menu. "The Casino Grill" is a popular option for many as it's humble and the prices are pretty reasonable. I would totally recommend this place to anyone. Especially after having a few drinks in your system. The perfect sober up food. read more

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Not open 24 hours. Drove across town hoping for food. Was met with this closed sign instead. read more

The Casino Grill - Closed restaurant - American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

It appears The Grill is now categorized in a separate entry, so here's my two cents (bits and parts are also included in my mainstream review for the Cal Neva - kudos to whoever put it in a separate category!) The little greasy spoon fits in perfectly with the rest of the Cal Neva atmosphere on the Virginia Street side. Usually open 24/7, although there might be brief periods when they're closed down for cleaning - I've only seen it happen twice, between 3-5 am. A word to those paying with comps: this is the only place on the property that I know of that requires getting a comp slip from the Slot Club vs. simply sliding your card as payment, so keep this in mind, as the Slot Club isn't open during the wee hours, which is usually when I hit up The Grill. Also, it helps to get an exact price estimate on your food bill before getting the cash voucher, because The Grill doesn't give change back on comp slips. To the left are the mainstream numbered menu board specials, where each item includes fries and a drink. The Cal Neva did away with their brand name soft drink/energy drink products some time back, so as long as you don't mind generic cola, you should be okay. It comes in a classic styrofoam cup with a snap-on lid. Keep in mind that most of the menu items are also available a la carte (there's a small menu board on the extreme right hand side of The Grill,) but they seem to be a lot cheaper by ordering the specials. Skip the little packet versions of condiments they give you, and go for the real thing just to the left of the bar seats: huge ketchup and mustard pumps with to-go squat cups! Some must-tries: The Phat Philly - I honestly haven't seen anyone out west that knows how to prepare a cheesesteak with real Cheez Whiz. If it's not your thing, they'll gladly substitute real grated white and yellow cheddar. And lots of it! The peppers are actually red AND green, which is something you don't see too often. Adding extra jalapeño peppers makes it ten times better, and if you're not a big onion fan, beware, as they are prepped and mixed in with the peppers before cooking. They'll gladly pick them out prior to cooking if you ask nicely, though. The Egg McNeva - as good as it is, I've often wondered if the Cal Neva ever took any heat from the McDonald's corporation for the name? Oh well, it's offered with both bacon as well as ham, and both are excellent. The english muffin is toasted directly on the grill. The Half Pound Hot Dog - awesome, and uniquely prepped. It's already cooked, but is butterflied and thrown directly on the grill, giving the outer casing a crispy, good flavor. I found it to be tons better than the Awesome Dog at the Nugget, and much cheaper too. Even those little prepackaged blueberry muffins and danishes up for grabs there are great. I've unfortunately found the burgers to be a bit bland in comparison to those at the Top Deck upstairs. Hit it up at the right time, and some of the dining characters you'll encounter are worth the trip in itself. Free entertainment to say the least! CAUTION: As good as this place is, don't attempt to eat here for more than three consecutive days. Call some friends if you've got comps to drain, because you'll feel like drinking a gallon or two of Janitor in a Drum if you go for the long haul here, as I recently did. But yeah, it's really that good! read more

The Casino Grill - The Phat Philly Special, with grated cheddar and jalapeños. - American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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NO THANK YOU!!! I'm wondering if this is one of those cases where the people posting are already so drunk that they thought the food was awesome but in actuality, it was the trash I received last night. Let's start with the horrible service from the only guy working, even after countless "thank you's & yes pleases" we couldn't even get ONE acknowledgement of our attempt at being friendly. I'm sure the guy was ready to go but come on dude! Then the 2 burgers we ordered were thrown on frozen so were RED in the middle when we got back to our room, (Hmm.. I don't remember being asked our cooking preference, which is well done!). The fries were soggy and a waste of money since none of us like soggy steak fries. Then the guys reliever comes in and he's obviously had some to drink so I'm glad he wasn't making our food cause it probably would've been way worst. Then there is I, who had the grilled cheese w/ ham, having been up since 4am (it's now 7:05) enjoying this endless guessing game of which way I'll be relieving my stomach of it's contents next... I will say this, the chicken nuggets deserve the one start, all I needed was some mcds bbq sauce and it would've been Whelp, toilets a callin' read more

This is one of Reno best kept secret and a locals favorite. The food is absolutely delicious, hot, fresh and prepared by a talent guy named Robert who wiskes through the order,s effortlessly .... guess what the prices are awesome ... enjoy! read more

Yelp said that this place is good for kids and it's not! Restaurant is located on the casino floor and the server wouldn't take my order because I had my kids with me. The guy just kept telling me to go and not in a nice way. Avoid! read more

This is the perfect place to be after midnight when you have had 10 bloody Mary's, many beer and even the Budweiser that you were somehow handed tastes great. This is the spot I landed right before the rest of the night became blurry and I told my friend that Doug (pictured) would be an integral part of my new mid-level rap organization to go up against Dr. Dre. Doug was key. Anyway, damn great food, Doug is an animal and unfazed by having every seat taken and all orders being slurred. Rock on Doug and may you rise above the fray! read more

The Casino Grill - American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

It all depends on who the cook is. You got some really good cooks who take their job serious and you have a few who or big on burning and smothering with grease. When you have the right person cooking, you get an amazing meal at a great price. Their soda is off brand and taste DISGUSTING! Be sure to order a drink at the bar first. I usually get a $2 Stella perfect companion with a hot dog or burger . Customer service is above average most of the time. read more

It's not open 24 hours. Came here just to try it out and after unable to find it in the casino I asked the cashier and she tells me it's closed tonight all the food places are closed at 10pm read more

Apart from the strange crowd I experienced, this place isn't too bad. It was packed, and the only person working was a younger guy who was taking all the orders and also cooking everything. He was working tirelessly to keep up with all the orders. I received my chicken tenders very quickly, and they weren't too bad. Meals there are very cheap, so if something doesn't suit you at least you didn't spend an arm and a leg on it. 3 stars is for the location; I'd say if it were somewhere else I'd come more often, but calneva attracts quite the crowd. read more

Hey, the Top Deck and the steak house get their own review sections ... why not the Casino Grill? It's the little snack bar that you belly up to on the 1st floor. Has some different combos and menu items than the Top Deck upstairs though, thus the review. Generally it's a little cheaper than even the cheapo Top Deck - burgers, cheese steak, hot dog, chicken or fish sandwiches, gyro or doner kebab with fries and a soda runs anywhere from $6-$8 depending on what ya get. Phat Philly (7.50 for combo) - Indeed earns the Phat title, at least in size ... the meat is on the bland side, bread sucks and I'm sure some dude from Philadelphia will cruise through here and be like WOW THE WEST DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO DO PHILLIES like anyone cares, but you can get two meals out of this huge mother easily. I use the Cheez Wiz as dipping sauce for the fries then put a little steak sauce on the Philly at home to liven it up. Burgers (6 for cheeseburger, 8 for double cheese) - Disappointingly thin patties after the monstrous size of the Philly, and same cheapo rolls, but otherwise an OK burger. The fries are the real redeeming quality here, they're thick and really pretty good. Better off hitting the Top Deck if you want a burger tho. 1/2 pound hot dog - Good. I think this was 5 or 5.50 for the combo, can't quite recall, was a little tippled when I ate this one Take-out fee is only 50 cents which is very reasonable compared to most casino eateries (it's usually 2 or 3 bucks). read more

Came in with my family after a LONG night of drinking. It was around 7 am, everyone was starving and tired. Older folks were having cheap early breakfast. Food was ok. My food was cold. But who cares, it's cheap, I'm drunk and I'm tired lol. We get a lot of food for a very cheap price. read more

The best place to eat when you're on the strip in Reno and do not feel like that restaurant dining experience. A simple grease spoon in Cal-Neva casino, there's a wonderful selection of standard fare food items from the grill/fryer. The food is out in no time, hot off the grill. You can denitiely satisfy your hunger pangs at this little eatery and wash it down with a $1 Bud or Bud Lites as well. The grill is located in a spot in the casino where you can watch all the people go by taking care of their casino business too. It really doesn't get much better than this. read more

The Casino Grill - The menu - American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Great little snack bar with the bomb food when your munchies take over. Cheap prices great quick food. We love this place every time we come to Reno. Yummy for the tummy after a munchy attack :) read more

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We came here two nights in a row after a full day of snowboarding at Squaw. All I can say is the food hits the spot, especially in that cold Reno weather! 5 Stars for: -The food: The Double Burger, Fat Philly, and the Patty Melt were so good! For under $7, you get the sandwhich, fries, and unlimited soda. For piggies like us, it's a good steal. -The service: We were helped both nights by Sean, who was a really nice guy who just started a couple of weeks prior. Service was excellent and it was even nice to chat with him two nights in a row. -The locals who love this place: A lot of nice people who live locally come by here and make small talk as well. Reno has very friendly locals. -Being open 24 hours: If you get that rumblin' in your tummy, you can come here any time! We come to Reno for a week every year, and will be back again next year. This time we'll try the Egg McNeva and Ham & Cheese melt. read more

YUM. I come down to eat here every night I'm at work. I get the grilled cheese, add tomatoes please. I mean, yea that's pretty simple and easy. I also branched out one night when I was feeling adventurous and got a hot dog split in two with cheese in the middle. yum. It seems the later it gets, the more people are there since most likely they are drunker and want to eat. I see a lot of people ordering cheeseburgers and philly's. They seem to be delighted. I would try a cheeseburger, but I don't want to stuff myself! read more

We came in late on a Saturday night. We got a grilled cheese and some nachos. The cheese on the nachos was not very good but the grilled cheese was amazing. The guy working behind the counter was doing a great job taking everyone's orders and cooking at the same time. So for a quick/affordable bite to eat, this place fit the bill! read more

Tried their $4.99 breakfast last year. It was so good!! Large piece of steak and delicious fries/eggs. My only complaint are prices for drinks, it seems a little too high ($3 something for cranberry juice) even though the meal prices are very reasonable. Hope the deal continues when I visit the area next time. read more

The Casino Grill - Good steak - American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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About 30 paces off of Second Street into the Cal Neva Casino and you're here. If you're Jonesing for a good burger from a greasy spoon, this is the place. Good prices too! I ordered a double burger but Carolyn (bless her heart), made me a patty melt instead. I didn't have the heart to tell her she was making me the wrong thing because I hate to see good food go to waste. Boy, am I glad I didn't. The patty melt was great! My wife got the philly and was not disappointed. Fries were good, too, cooked in fresh oil. The place is small, nine seats at the bar and four tables with three chairs each, but if it isn't too busy, it's a good choice that won't break the bank. read more

Awesome gut food. Our cook was so busy and had it down. Love this little hole in the wall .

It takes a bunch of friends that never really go to Reno for me to find something new in this city. It's always best to experience life, losing yourself, and debauchery with a good reliable group. A group that's willing to stuff their alcohol filled stomachs with greasy not-so-good for you goodness. Yeah, the food here is a cardiac arrest waiting to happen, but you're in a city that's built on gambling...live a little. You won't die on the spot from the menu choices on this small eatery. Would it help if I mention that they've got some cheap specials (like less than $5 cheap, with steak). I'll roll the dice, yo! Not for the food...it ain't all that...but for my man cooking the meal. I don't remember his name but that guy working the grill is "old school" cool. If he's there, I guarantee I'll be there at 3am in the morning, drunk off my mind, whenever I visit Reno. Thanks for the meal old man, my friends and I enjoyed your company! read more

The Casino Grill - #16 1/2 lb hot dog - American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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The food was delicious, pretty quick and cheap. I got the prime rib and hash browns or french fries, which came with soup for $5.99. One of my friend got the steak and eggs special for $4.99 and added delicious texas toast for only $.69. And my other friend got some type of breakfast skillet. Everyone loved their food, loved the prices and liked the service. We ate, played keno, and really enjoyed the entire experience. Will go again when we return to Reno. read more

Well if you want a divey and kind of falling apart casino, then head downtown to the Cal-Neva. The plus is that the tables are cheap. $.25 roulette and $2 blackjack. Awesome. Sadly I had no luck with the slot machines. Parking is free. The building is a little confusing and the decor definitely needs an upgrade. But the karaoke in the bar area was really popular. Don't expect any great singers, but it was definitely entertaining. read more

It's greasy, casino bar food. All they offer is hotdogs and hamburgers and everything comes with french fries and a drink. The only advantage I can see is that they are open 22 hours a day, not the 24 hours that the YELP website says. read more

The Casino Grill - American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Wow!!! Excellent food, great service, and cheap prices! Definitely a must every time I visit Reno. I had the $5.99 prime rib, soup and fries, and my girl had the Popper sandwich last night and the bill was $12.99, and we were full! The prime rib was pretty good, the clam chowder was out of this world (I've had chowder all over the US), and the popper sandwich was so good I got it for breakfast. The Denver omelet Texas sandwich was also great. I am blown away by how great this dive is! read more

One of the best customer service I have encountered!! Our server was the best! I had ordered the B.L.T. Wrap it was so tasty. My husband and my daughter ordered the Prime Rib with mashed potatoes. They had me try it out. I must say of the best prime rib dinner I have tasted. Not bad for $5.99 either!!! Definitely recommend this place. read more

weve walked by this place several times while venturing throughout cal neva, never really considered eating at the grill until wecame here during good ol cal nevas birthday celebration april 6-8 while the grille was offering 1.99 hamburgers !!! 2.50 with cheese. i must say. these were some decent hamburgers and fries!!! dont mind the cook wearing his gloves while exchanging money AND touching the burgers ... all while wearing the same gloves... i mean it ISSSS the cal neva. lol BUT after several 2 dollar tall boys, who cares!! the burger was pretty good to be honest. they toast the buns and everything. im not sure that i would spend 5.00 on this burger ( being its normal value menu price ) but when you can get 2 for 5 bucks during the birthday celebration, why not !!! the worker guy was real friendly. he was doing his best working by himself with alot of customers . props to him. im sure sooner or later i will stumble over to the grill and try something different, they had lots of options. read more

Cheapest dive casino in Reno. I love this place for their cheap drinks and $6 prime rib. Come here before every knitting factory show and avoid over paying for drinks. Keep it local! read more

Great craps table! 1$ 16 ounce bud/bud light cans and the best 5$ steak breakfast been coming here for 15 years best drunk breakfast in town! read more

Great prices, food, and portions!!! This was my boyfriend and mines first time. Service was fast and our server was quick not to keep us waiting on anything we needed. We ordered breakfast but the next time we come back we will definitely have to try the dinners next. read more

A gem in a dump! This place is like a scene out of Anthony Bourdains TV show. Lots of interesting characters that surround the counter and the casino. definitely not 90210 extras. More like Joe pimp and his girls. Enough with the reasons not to go, the food was outstanding! Simple but great. True greasy spoon in every sense of the terms. Single counter with about 10 seats. The guy takes your order, cooks your order and delivers your order right in front of you. The best part is the 16 oz. $1.00 bud lights! Yes I said $1.00. If you find yourself in lovely down town Reno (Oxymoron) you have to give it a try. Let me give you another reason I liked it. I do not eat red meat and I had a burger! Later Beotches. read more

Robert at the grill in the casino was awesome he promptly greeted us and our food was fantastic love him! We will be back!!