Worth Every Mile If you're traveling through Winnemucca and don't stop at the Martin Hotel, you're missing one of the true gems of northern Nevada. This isn't fancy, pretentious dining. It's honest, family-style comfort food done exceptionally well, and you can feel the history the moment you walk through the door. The portions are enormous. My partner ordered a steak sandwich and honestly thought they had accidentally brought him two sandwiches because it was that big. Trust me--you are not leaving hungry. Now for my favorite part... I decided to be adventurous and ordered the sweetbreads. I'll admit it--I had absolutely no idea what sweetbreads were. I figured maybe it was some kind of bread with gravy. Nope. Turns out I had ordered a classic delicacy made from organ meat. My partner looked it up while I was halfway through eating it and told me exactly what I was eating. Did I stop? Absolutely not. It was damn good, and I'll wear that experience like a badge of honor from now on. Sometimes the best meals happen when you step outside your comfort zone. Everything we ordered was cooked perfectly, the flavors were outstanding, and the family-style meal made the experience even better. The service was warm, welcoming, and exactly what you'd hope to find in a historic restaurant that's been serving travelers for generations. The Martin Hotel isn't just another place to eat. It's an experience. It's history. It's Nevada. And I can honestly say I'll be looking forward to my next trip through Winnemucca just so I have another excuse to eat here. Highly recommended. Five stars. read more

The Martin Hotel - Steak Carolina Santa Rosa Steak - Sandwich or Steak (9 oz) - Basque Near Me - Winnemucca, Nevada

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Came to Winnemucca for the 4th of July parade and the Silver State International Rodeo. My girlfriends' parents made reservations for the four of us to have dinner at Martin's Hotel and we were seated only a few minutes after our reservation time. The service was good and all the employees were friendly. Dinner is served family style with your party along with other parties who are seated at your table. At first I was skeptical of this, but we actually had some really good conversations with two other couples at our table. You receive complimentary starters that will be passed from one end of the table to the other. The complimentary dishes were all really good and filling. We all ordered their dinner special which was a New York strip with mushrooms and garlic. We requested extra garlic, but the garlic was pretty much raw (should have been sautéed). The New York had way too much fat which was disappointing because it was only a 10 oz. I didn't try their bread pudding because I was so stuffed with all the sides I ate, but those at our table mentioned it was delicious. The complimentary glass of wine was a nice touch to start the evening. I ordered myself a Picon drink (I believe this is their signature drink) and it was really refreshing. Overall, I'd definitely recommend giving this place a try. I will definitely be a returning customer whenever I am either visiting or passing through Winnemuccca. read more

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This place is a cultural landmark with incredible Basque food! The place oozes old-world charm, from the wood-paneled dining room to the communal tables that make you feel like you're part of the family. Dinner is shared traditional style with other customers, but I prefer a nice entree lunch sitting at the bar. The main bartender, Candace, always takes good care of my friends and I! The food was incredible...I had to stop here twice during my two week visit! The lamb shank was enormous, tender, flavorful, and perfectly paired with mint sauce. The Frenchie's Lamb Dip was juicy pieces of their famous lamb on top of buttery toast. The Santa Rosa steak sandwich was an entire steak dinner between two slices of the same buttery toast, cooked just right, juicy, and flavorful. I also was obsessed with their clam chowder, which was creamy and hearty. Their hominy appetizer is also amazing and perfect with the "fairy-dust" seasoning at table side! Of course, no Basque meal is complete without a Picon punch, a traditional Basque drink that is otherwise very hard to come by. Picon bitters are only found in certain areas and is under a lot of legal protection. The drink is a mix of Torani Amer, grenadine, and brandy that's both sweet and bitter. This will forever be a staple stop whenever coming through Winnemucca and worth it every time! read more

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Traveling through. Stopped by for lunch. House salad made with iceberg and romaine lettuce was warm, overdressed, and, honestly, a bit soggy. The Lamb French Dip sandwich with hand cut French fries on the other hand was absolutely delicious! Succulent, juicy shredded lamb shank on a toasted French roll with lamb Au jus. Perfection. Service was excellent, too! read more

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The Martin has been around a long time. The menu and the decor tell that story very well. Besides this, the staff was friendly and the food was really good. Classic basque menu. read more

OMG this place is amazing! It is off the main streets near the old train station, but it is worth finding. The portions are huge, served family style. There is a little carafe of red wine on the table for you when you are seated, bread, butter, salad, vegetable, beans and several other side dishes in addition to your entree. Very reasonable prices, extensive menu, fast and friendly service and complimentary dessert, if you still have room! We have been there twice in our travels and would go again and again. read more

Absolutely loved this place. The bread, soup, salad on the beans (yes it is a thing...do it!), yummies hominy with spicy sausage, green beans with bacon, exceptional mashed potatoes AND fries then my salmon was perfect and followed up with some nutmeg clovey cinnamon bread pudding dessert from heaven. Did I mention it comes with wine and we got out of there for under 80$?! We Sat in the loud dining room family style and talked and visited while our servers kept plying us with Basque goodness. We are so thankful it is on the way to family in Boise. read more

The Martin Hotel - First course. Hearty soup. - Basque Near Me - Winnemucca, Nevada

I'm thinking a strong 3-1/2 stars. Service was amazing. Some of the sides were pretty darn good. Beans, mashed potatoes and chorizo garbanzos were all good. But what should be the star of the show my prime rib was tough and flavorless. If it would have been good The Martin definitely would have been a strong 5 stars. But it wasn't. Don't think I'll be back. read more

What a cute place! A real piece of history here in Winnemucca. In business for over a century the building is a historical landmark with hitching Posts still in place out in front. The Entrance includes a cozy bar and some seating areas. The dining room is community style tables where you can expect to meet fellow travelers. The restaurant specializes in traditional Basque dishes served family style. The only thing I can say is you must absolutely come here when you are ready to eat like you've gone home to mom's. Meals include red table wine, house made soups, fresh salad, Basque style beans, fresh bread, and butter, an entrée of your choice with sides, plus dessert. The portions were exceptionally generous, and we were offered to go boxes which will provide food for probably another two days! The Ladies who served us were super and ensured that we never wanted for anything. An amazing meal at unbelievably low prices. A real nice break from fast food or standard bar fare. read more

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What a delightful find. Authentic family style dinner. We were seated with another family if 4. We selected main course, Salmon and lamb shanks and the the fun begins! Green salad and baked beans as topping...delicious, clam and potatoes leek soup, mashed potatoes, steamed veggies, French fry too all served for the table! Main entries were delicious and not rushed even though restraunt appeared full. Lots of conversations and shared experiences at our table. Not the place for a quiet dinner for two..lol. read more

Great lunch/dinner spot in Winnemucca. The servers are always friendly and knowledgeable about their food. They even helped my sister choose gluten free options. I love their family style meals. You have a lot to choose from and they always come out great. Highly recommend! read more

I have eaten here every time I drive through Nevada for almost 50 years. It has always been a busy, boisterous restaurant. Service was always quick, efficient and friendly. Not tonight. The building is old, and perhaps the crowds on my previous visits covered the now apparent dinginess and lack of cleaning. I had stopped for dinnerat about 7PM. It was dead. The bar and dining room were practically empty. There was another party waiting to be seated before us. You could tell they had been waiting awhile. I asked and they said about 10 minutes. We waited another 10 minutes pursuing the menu. The bartended never acknowledged us. There was no hostess and whatever waitstaff that was working the nearly empty dining room was nowhere to be seen. We finally left, the party before us still staring off into space patiently waiting. So sad to see a grand old Basque restaurant in decay. read more

Phenomenal!! Our favorite spot as we drive from Boise to Sacramento!! We literally will spend the night at the Marriott just to eat here and experience the experience!! We've met the nicest people at the family style tables, and had the best service!! Is the food five star , Michelin style to a food critic...probably not, but it's delicious, made with love, and memorable! I'd take that over fancy and bougie any day! read more

Great food, the best servers, plenty to eat and very popular. I ate a bowl beef vegetable soup, green salad, red beans, potato salad, chorizo & hominy, corn off the cob, 3 lamb chops buried under an entire head of chopped garlic, french fries, a carafe of unknown red wine, bottomless bread & butter and bread pudding. Each guest chooses their entree. The rest is always served. Whew! Drinks from the bar are cheap. Tables are family style eating where strangers may be seated with you. Great environment. Leave your cell phones in the car, this is old school human interaction read more

The Martin Hotel - Basque Near Me - Winnemucca, Nevada

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My fiancé really wanted to go here, wasn't my favorite type of food but ended up really enjoying it. Come hungry they serve multiple, delicious courses that are pre set and then you choose whatever entree you would like to have. It is lumberjack style seating so you more than likely will be sharing one big table with folks not in your party. read more

The Martin Hotel - chicken fried steak, t bone steak, fries, sides of corn, mashed potatoes and hominy and chick pea succotash - Basque Near Me - Winnemucca, Nevada

The food was amazing but there was quite a lot of it. We had to take some home. The entrees are very big and they give you lots of appetizers to share with your whole table. The servers are very nice and make you feel at home. The inside is also very interesting there is a lot of wood and cool looking decor. Would come again but order a little less food. read more

The Martin provides the best service I have ever had in dining experience and brings people together in a way that makes me feel like family I would recommend this place to anyone looking for fine dining It is a bit pricey but it is well worth the price in my opinion I will be returning again and again read more

A step back in time, and a cultural change. The Martin is proudly influenced by Basque culture. Food is good , simple, and served in good portions. Off the beaten path, but a worthwhile stop if you appreciate history. read more

Every bite was delicious, but it was way too much food for two people. Invite another couple if you come.

Today I stopped in for lunch and I got a steak sandwich, which included your choice of fries, onion rings or mashed potatoes and your choice of soup or salad. I opted for salad and also got a cup of cream of mushroom soup. The salad is a Martin Hotel originial and a must try. Its vingary and garlicy and perfect. The steak sandwich was delicious. The steak specifically was cooked perfect and full of flavor. The mushroom soup was good. The fries were crispy. Also at the table we had a plate of ravioli with house made alfredo. This was an amazing dish and not something I have tried here before. I would love to come back and order more. Our waiters name was Mark, I believe, and he was so kind and patient. His suggestions were helpful and much appreciated. I have eaten at the martin many times and it is always good. I think my favorite time to go is at lunch. The Martin is in an old historic building with old school charm. There is beautiful artwork on the walls and I found out it's for sale!!! The Martin should be on your bucket place of places to stop when you visit Winnemucca. read more

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Absolutely amazing! The staff was so friendly and the food was so good! Thank you for a great night of fun!

This place is a gem. I stopped in on my way home from Battle Mountain and sat in the corner of the bar as I had to listen to a conference call while I was eating. The bartender was so understanding and made sure my internet connection was just right. I ordered the steak sandwich with garlic and mayo along with a salad and fries and holy moly!!! It was amazing! My steak sandwich was so tender and flavorful, the bread was buttery and soft and delicious, and my fries tasted like they were made in house. It was a quick visit but I will certainly go back! The rustic vibe was charming and cozy. Looking forward to my next meal there. read more

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Food fair to good. We had bad luck in getting seated with 2 other couples. 1 couple adorable. The wife of the other very interesting but the absolute bore of a husband. I've seen feral rats with better table manners. And his endless loud hate peach kind of ruined the dinner. He insisted on boxing up all the communal dishes. He simply is a "hater". Might (might) try again with a bigger party. read more

Walking into The Martin is like back in time. This family/Basque speakeasy style tucked in the side streets of Winnemucca is a total gem. The family style eatert is where they bring out salad, apps, then dinner and finally desert. They have a bar that's separate from the restaurant which is another throw back to another Era. The service is phenomenal and the patrons are regulars or so it seems. The Martin Hotel is the spot in Winnemucca. read more

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The Martin was one of three restaurants a group of friends and I chose on a recent road trip. Another busy basque restaurant and sadly not my fave. I have had better experiences here but this one was a little lacking. There seemed to be confusion on who our server was which left a bit of a sour note in my mouth. When we seemed to have no server at all we in desperation flagged down one and were quickly schooled that she was not our server. Anyhoo... when we finally got attached to a server things went a bit better. We ordered house wine in a carafe and thought that would chill us out enough to excuse our sparse service but that was not a good choice. In Italy you can get away with ordering Vino Rosso Della Casa but not in Winnemuca undrinkable. I was excited to see sweetbreads on the menu and believe it or not also excited about the liver and onions. So suffice it to say I was going to have an offal lunch! Unfortunately I should have paid closer attention to the way the sweetbreads were prepared and taken a hard pass. They were very heavily breaded and then a thick gravy poured atop. I managed a few but had to stop. Way too heavy. Pour sweetbreads... the liver and onions was very satisfying but, and I hate to complain about this, a ToN. No way one person was eating all that liver. Soup and salad mediocre. So my "Offal" lunch really turned out to be "Awful" Sorry to say... read more

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When to come here, the portions are huge, the food is great, the service is fast. The atmosphere is family style. I was seated at a table, not knowing anyone. But we soon had some great conversation. read more

Wonderful spot for lunch or dinner. They have a nice outdoor seating area where we could sit with our dog. Our waitress was super friendly and warm hearted. It is a historic building with loads of character. The food was fresh and the bread was so good. read more

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I ate there a long time ago, was fantastic!! Message to Robert from Benicia- you don't go to a Basque restaurant and order prime rib. This is about lamb, green beans w/bacon, potatoes and picon punch. NO beef, pork and fish. Get it now? read more

While traveling from Idaho to California, we wanted to stop for dinner in Winnemuca. We decided to try this place. We have never been to. The food was amazing. Very flavorful and delicious. The waitresses were very nice and prices were great. We will be back. read more

We enjoyed every minute of our stay. Clean and peaceful. Staff was amazing and had answers to all of our many questions.

The Martin Hotel is the go to lunch joint in Winnemucca. You will not find better food, a friendlier and more efficient staff or a more unique, fun atmosphere. It's old Basque rooming house all the way. I don't drink, but I know their bar to be the most popular spot for the old guard in Humboldt County. Dinner: top notch steaks and basque food. If you like lamb, folks rave over the shank. I think their prime rib is the best around, and the whole set up is more food than you and two hungry grizzlies can put down. Their salad with basque beans over the top is my favorite version in northern Nevada. Great back room for events and occasional music. If you are traveling through and want to experience the cuisine of Buckaroos, sheep men and Humboldt County , The Martin is it. I moved here more than three decades ago, and I will bet I've dined at the Martin (mostly for lunch) easily 500+ times. Can't honestly ever remember a bad meal, poor service or coming in and not having a nice time visiting with folks. I've lived through four ownership/management changes, but the quality and aesthetics remain the same. read more

Quaint historic building. Simple hearty food. Service left much to be desired. Waitress was in training so understandable. There was a piece of paper in the hot cocoa and was more lukewarm. Hot tea was also lukewarm. Garlic and the cabbage soup were good. The chorizo sausage sandwich was delicious. Hominy chorizo side dish was flavorful, unique and filling. Dressing for the salad was tasty. read more

Food was fine but the best part is stepping into history. Sharing stories. Service is great. read more

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Friendly service. Salad tasted great. Pasta had zero flavor. Steak was drowning in garlic. Loud location. Best part was meeting people at tge communal table. read more

It's interesting to get some food you won't commonly find. I went for lunch and have a feeling the dinner experience is better.

Such a great stop in Winnemucca! This Basque restaurant absolutely delivered. The food was delicious and the service was fast and friendly. I ordered the chicken fried steak and the gravy was so good--comfort food done right. Everyone else at my table went with the special, which was a steak, and they all loved it. Everything was an amazing deal too--$37 total with tax for all that food is hard to beat. If I'm ever back around Winnemucca, I will 100% be coming back here! read more

Been here a few times it never disappoints but it's always busy because the food is amazing and the service is excellent great atmosphere

I ordered Clam Chowder a few Fridays ago for lunch. So did my wife, I got a big bowl she got a cup. Guerss what?? I did NOT have a single piece of Clam in my bowl, my wife had one littlle bit!! I was shocked. It used to the best Clam Chowder in towm. read more

Martin's Hotel is a Basque restaurant with quaint decorations. You wait to be seated and reservations is recommended for larger They provide a family style dining experience where they serve several appetizers and Soup before the main entre. The staff are super friendly. read more

In Winnemucca for the Winter Holiday Faire, and after the parade (fun!) made plans to have the full Basque dining experience at the Martin. For those unaware the Martin is one of the classic Basque restaurants in Northern Nevada. It was our latest stop of our Basque tour (try the Star in Elko, JT's in Gardnerville, or Louie's in Reno). I'm sure there are more out there too. Definitely need a reservation for the Martin on a Saturday night. Ranchers come from far and near to eat here. The Martin is actually an old converted house that's also a hotel, and is on the historic register. Upon entering you'll discover a large room, which is the bar. While you're waiting check out the vast history of the place on the walls including a display of rodeo champions belt buckles. Also some interesting remnants of its days as a brothel. Cool. The dining rooms are to the right and back of the bar, completely packed full of folks joined at long tables. We sat next to some guys who worked in the mines nearby and they were a hoot. Our server was understandably harried but was polite and helpful. If you're not familiar with the Basque meal you order an entree, then they bring out the courses family style. We had courses of soup, salad, beans, and plenty of bread. I had prime rib, but if I had to do it again I'd get their signature sirloin (in two different sizes). Ladies both had pasta, which doubled for lunch the next day too. Also included was a carafe of Burgundy wine. Delicious. I had to add a Kalimotxo (Calimocho) which is burgundy wine mixed with Coca-Cola. Don't turn up your nose until you try it! Actually I had two. The whole experience was just a lot of fun. Excellent food, great service, about $50 per person, but the atmosphere is what makes it. Everyone happy and sharing a meal and themselves with strangers. How uniquely Nevada! read more

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