This was our first time having Basque food, and we didn't realize how much food there would be! The bean soup and Ana potatoes were yummy. The rest of the sides were just okay though. But the mains were really good! The pork chop and the lamb chops were cooked perfectly, which was especially tasty covered in garlic. Overall, it was a fun experience but the sides could be better. read more

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This is not a fancy restaurant. Keep your hat on if you want. It's home cooking though at its best with more than you can eat. With a dinner order, you'll get sourdough bread and very tasty vegetable soup. Then a salad with garlic dressing, then green beans, rice, a potato dish (more to come on that), spaghetti (for real, but it wasn't that good) plus whatever you ordered. We ordered 2 basque style pork chops plus some crab stuffed mushrooms. The pork chops were so good, flavorful breading and juicy meat. The mushrooms were good too. The highlight for me though was the Ana potato. The sauce was delicious and the potato was cooked perfectly. Our server was great. read more

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Gonna heap some praise on this ol joint. Went in for an early supper tonight. My daughter had prime rib and I had the chicken fried steak off the senior menu. Awesome service, incredible food and we waddled out. This place is the unsung hero of basque style restaurants in Elko. It's our favorite. Great value, incredibly nice people and stellar food read more

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Toki Ona's is a very well known Basque restaurant in Elko with a very good reputation. In my opinion, a good Basque restaurant serves there food family style and that is exactly what you get here. So be prepared to eat or take food home. I ordered a Picon (Basque cockta) and the salmon. The Picon was very good and the first serving was a very nice bean soup. The second serving was an already tossed salad that was good. Then came the two big pieces of perfectly cook salmon along with, rice, pasta, green beans and the traditional plate of French fries. The salmon was very good, fries were a bit limp and the other three dishes were good but plain. I will definitely be back to give them another try and recommend you give them a try. read more

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Stepping into Toki Ona, I felt like I had wandered into an age-old Basque boarding house, where every guest is treated like family and every plate is prepared with the kind of care that speaks to tradition. For our first visit, my husband dove into a dish that could've fed a whole cuadrilla: tender pork chops paired with a colorful spread of pasta salad, rice with peas, carrots, and corn, and a generous helping of green beans that would make any amuma (grandmother) proud. As a bariatric vegetarian, I was more limited in my options but still found warmth in the classic comfort of a grilled cheese and the cozy companion that was the Ana potato--fluffy, savory, and soul-soothing. Before we even got to the main course, we were welcomed with fresh-baked Basque bread (a hug in loaf form) and a zesty salad topped with a dressing that whispered garlic, embraced mayo, and kissed olive oil. We passed on dessert this time--only because our bellies waved the white flag--but I've already got my eyes set on the tiramisu for our next round. If the starters are any indication, dessert will be just as soul-satisfying. In true Basque spirit, the portions are generous, the flavors comforting, and the hospitality unassuming yet warm. Toki Ona may translate to "the good place," but I'd add "the right place"--especially when you're hungry for something real. read more

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The soup is the best! The salad dressing is amazing. Service is always good!! Never had a bad experience. The place is welcoming to the point that you feel like you're eating at someone's home. Very nice staff. Clean. Usually busy bc they're good. No complaints on food. read more

Four of us came to Toki Ona for dinner for the first time recently. We all agreed that Toki Ona is indeed a good place. We arrived early and seating was not a problem. By 6 pm, nearly every table was taken and a group of 11 had come in. My husband and I shared a main, the cod. The split plate charge was $13.95. A good deal for all the sides. Once seated and drink orders taken, soup arrived on the table quickly. Beef barley. This was no watery broth. It was a hearty soup with plenty of beef and barley. It had deep flavor, body, and black pepper zing. We'd be glad to have thst for dinner alone. The bread was also really good. The salad, green beans, sphagetti, and rice was fine. Not particularly outstanding, but not bad. The other surprise was the potate choice. Toki Ona gives you a choice of fries, baked potato, or Ana potatoe. The Ana potatoe is much like a scslloped potato, but Toki ona does it one better. They slice a potatoe and put it back together and cook it in butter and seasonings. It is exceptionally good looking and delicious. I recommend it highly. For the main I shared the cod with my husband. When asked how I'd like it, I replied medium. I guess it was the spicing level. The cod was cooked well and tasted a bit like it was blackened. Service was really good. The busy wait staff checked on us even as the dining room filled up with patrons. All in all, we really enjoyed our dinner here and would come back in a heart beat. read more

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Good hearty food great service open Sunday nights when other Basque restaurants are closed in town we split a roasted half chicken and with all they serve you its more than enough friend had the spicy shrimp very good as well. read more

The restaurant feels old times yet wet clean and well maintained. They serve their food family style and the waitress attending the tables are very friendly. We had lamb chops pork chops and stuffed shrimp with rice pasta beans salad fries. It was a lot of food. I really enjoyed the shrimp but the rest were just meh. read more

Toki Ona - You get served bread butter soup to start your dinner. - Basque Near Me - Elko, Nevada

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First time visiting Toki Ona and was pleasantly surprised!! We visited during Cowboy Poetry and I have to say, the food was good and service was surprisingly fast!! Three of us came in and were sat immediately, there was no wait which was awesome. We ordered two Eggs Benedict breakfasts, two bowls of Chicken Noodle Soup, and a BLT with fries and a house side salad. First of all, the soup was so good. The noodles seemed homemade, while the broth was flavorful and just what we needed on a cold day. The house side salad was a classic basque salad with that creamy garlicky dressing basque salads are known for. My son's BLT with Avocado was big with fresh veggies. My son said he wished the fries were crispier and not as limp, but had great flavor. The Eggs Benedict was yummy and the hollandaise had good flavor, however, the yolks of my eggs were definitely overcooked and therefore I didn't get that yummy runny yolk experience you love with Benedict. And the hashbrowns could have been more crispy. However the English muffins were soooo good. All in all the food was really delicious and the lunch menu has a lot of variety. I can't wait to go back and try a Philly cheesesteak... but I might have to bring my own whiz! read more

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I think this place has the best basque food in town. I've only eaten here once but I found it much better than the other Basque restaurant in town (The Star). Had a very tasty steak. The service is also much faster than their competitor. read more

I came here with my coworkers for lunch because we wanted something good and not expensive. We came during lunch and it was busy but we were seated fast. We were greeted by a nice waitress and she took our drink orders quickly. When it came to ordering our food it was also rather quick and fresh! As soon as we put in our order our salad and soups came out in less than 3 minutes which was great! The salad was nice and fresh and the Chorizo Bean soup was great also! I ordered the fish and chips. The fish batter was crispy and the fish was good! The fries were very good as well. The serving sizes were just perfect. We were in and out within an hour. I look forward to going back and trying more on the next trip to Elko read more

We came here the Sunday before Memorial Day. They were really busy, but we were still seated and got our drinks very quickly. It seems like we had two servers the whole time, which was a little odd but kept us attended to regularly. The food was pretty good. Our table got biscuits and gravy, eggs Benedict, the garden omelette, and an egg combo with bacon, hash browns, and sourdough. Everyone enjoyed the food and plates were cleaned! The atmosphere was comfortable, and it had a diner feel. It's not the absolute best breakfast in Elko, but it was definitely good, and we'd come back. read more

Toki Ona - Biscuits and gravy, hash browns, rye toast - Basque Near Me - Elko, Nevada

3-star food - soggy, greasy, not particularly flavorful. 2-star facility - old and worn and not particularly clean feeling. 4-star service - quick and welcoming. We wanted to enjoy it! We really did. But we found the place pretty depressing, crowded and the food, well, less than spectacular for darn sure. Kudos to staff who did their best to keep up with the crowd and the kitchen who turned out food super quickly, but in the end it felt a lot like cafeteria food from days gone by. read more

It's a basque restaurant and a very good one. I had a ribeye and eggs for breakfast, steak sandwich for lunch and salmon for dinner. I highly recommend this restaurant. I left Elko full. read more

Honestly the worst service I've ever had in my life. Our server did not check on us at all. Our plates were hotter than our food. Was left without drinks forever. Food was not great either. read more

Wow this place is good. Terra from the Elkotel recommended and it was delicious. Staff was very friendly. The restaurant doesn't look like much from the outside but was clean and spacious in the inside. I recommend the ribeye or the NY with the spicy sautéed shrimp. read more

Toki Ona - Ribeye, NY and sautéed spicy shrimp, potatoes ana, rice, green beans and spaghetti - Basque Near Me - Elko, Nevada

Got takeout. It was ok. Food overly greasy. They also got the initial order wrong and had to fix it.

Must stop when in Elko. Bask style serving and great service. Stuff shrimp and cod are my go to's. Their bacon at breakfast is the best, thick cut and crispy. read more

The portions are good. The toast and potatoes are very good. The omelette is fresh but bland. The service is very good.

We've been going to Toki Ona's for breakfast for years! We've even eaten lunch there a time or two. But in the 27 years we've been in Elko, we've never eaten dinner there! Well tonight that changed as it was where we chose to enjoy our date night dinner. We were quickly greeted and seated. Drink orders were taken and brought out as we perused the menu. As is customary with Basque style family dining, bread and a chicken pasta soup were brought out. It was followed by the salad. Hubs wanted a steak, so he ordered a New York strip. It was cooked to perfection with a nice level of seasoning. (I had a bite to verify his review!) I ordered the stuffed shrimp, and man oh man it was the right choice for me! It was so filling though, that I could only enjoy 3 before the point of a food coma. The green beans were divine! (They are my favorite vegetable, so it's nice when they taste so good they melt in your mouth!) So much good food! Our server, Hannah, was efficient and super friendly! Not overly friendly, but just enough to know we were being taken care of. Kudos to amazing waitstaff! read more

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The biggest disappointment is that it touts to be a Basque restaurant. I expected that to mean fresh, homemade food, and this place is anything but that. Tasteless, frozen fish, canned green beans, some weird tasting Au gratin type potato, bland rice. Maybe breakfast is better since eggs don't usually come pre-made, but the dinner here is very lame. Yes, there is lots of food for the money, and the staff are nice, but I would trade that for something house-made. read more

Pulled into Elko in the middle of a nasty late summer storm. With most of the basque places closed on a Sunday, we found Toki Ona packed full of rancheros and their families. The parking lot was full of giant $60k pickup trucks, so we had to park out in the back alley. It was a busy day. We were told to sit at a table that hadn't been cleaned off yet. It was nearly 20 minutes before someone realized we had just sat down and needed menus, water, and the table cleaned. During that time we watched 3-4 other groups get sat and helped. We ordered the rib eye and the lamb chops. The steak came out medium (ordered rare). After 10 minutes, the server returned and politely took the steak without question. The second steak was blue rare. It was cold inside. It bothered me a little because it felt almost like it was a "he wants rare, huh?" Attempt by the kitchen. The lamb was pretty fatty and small (but thick). The flavor was amazing though. Wow! The sides were filling. My wife found the soup to be comforting and reminded her of her mom. The spaghetti has a lot of chili powder and could have been better. Overall, even though the service was subpar and the food could have been better, it was still a basque steakhouse. Lots of people having a great time. We saw a large family birthday party for an octogenarian, several groups of friends, and people inviting folks to join them at their table. Give it a try. read more

Spent a few days in Elko and enjoyed dinner and breakfast at this restaurant and we enjoyed it immensely. The food was tasty, well-prepared, and decently-priced. Basque food is hearty with tons of delicious garlic. The dinners include a lot of dishes besides the mains. Our favorite sides were the soup that came with the dinner and delicious stuffed mushroom appetizers. Our lamb and beef entrees were well-cooked with generous portions. We will definitely return to this restaurant when we return to Elko. read more

Foods decent wouldn't say great but pretty basic I think staff is always good definitely could use alittle more flavor at times

absolutely the WORST meal we have ever had!!! Be sure to go there if you enjoy your food barely warm. Soup was like dishwater, iceberg lettuce dressed ' with watered down mayonnaise and canned green beans....yum. Oh and the "Bloody Mary"? Tastless! Do yourself a favor and go to one of the casinos! They are just as noisy. read more

On June 30, 2024 we arrived in Elko Nevada hoping to dine at the Star Hotel and Restaurant, unfortunately it was close so we went to Toki Ona said to be its sister restaurant. We were not impressed. The service while adequate left us feeling rushed. We needed more napkins due to a drink mishap, and had to ask three times. We ordered and received our food. First the soup and bread. Both were passable but not up to what we remembered from the Stat. Our food was delivered and was well presented. I ordered the spicy chicken pasta from the senior menu. The portion was over the top large. Now I'm sure some wonder about a complaint regarding the size but we order from the senior menu for the smaller size portions. I got with my main dish shoestring fries, they were cold and soggy. Totally unappetizing. Flagging down our server was impossible since two large parties were sat about the same time our food came. My dining partner ordered the chicken fried steak and a baked potato. He said the only palatable thing was the baked potato! In total, we won't return here again since the combination of poor service and second rate food combined to make this a disappointing dining experience. read more

Ordered the senior New York steak dinner. It comes with soup salad bread and the meal. Four bites into the chicken and rice soup I found a bug complete with head legs and what appears to be wings. Discreetly brought it to the managers attention who tried to tell me that it was a tomato seed. There are no tomatoes and chicken and rice soup nor do tomato seeds have a head and legs. When I showed it to her I had placed it on a napkin and she tried to grab the napkin and bug out of my hands. Very forcefully I might add so I wouldn't have the evidence. Needless to say the bug and napkin are going to the local health department tomorrow. read more

Toki Ona - a bed bug on a bed sheet - Basque Near Me - Elko, Nevada

Was not a fan. The steak was very chewy. So were the fries. The salad is just lettuce with a water down sauce. Everything needed salt.

O.M.G. This food is to die for. Portions? Huge. You will walk away with leftovers. The salad and soup they serve automatically is amazing. You gotta try the salmon dish with Ana potatoes. It reminds me of almost a Persian dish. Kinda odd for basque food, incredible nonetheless. Wait staff is incredible, and place is pretty laid back and non chalant, at least when I was there All in all, will return. 5/5 read more

After a few pleasant meals here, we decided to stop in tonight and was horrified by the service. After 20 minutes of waiting for someone to even acknowledge our presence, we flagged an employee down who assured us a server would be right over. After another long wait without a server present, we bailed. Won't be back and will spend our dollars at The Star. read more

If going through Elko I would recommend that you give this place a try. The food is delicious and the service was friendly. There is never a shortage of garlic at a Basque restaurant and Toki Ona is no exception. The house salad dressing is a garlic mayo, and very tasty. When ordering the steak sandwich, I ordered mine well done this time, but med-rare is the best! They also ask if you would like garlic on it and of course my answer was a resounding YES. The sandwich was tender and great flavor. The miner's burger was pretty good, nothing to write home about, but good. The fries are also pretty good, but not something I would seek out. Overall the food was good, the steak sandwich was fantastic, and the service wasn't lacking. We will be back. read more

Toki Ona - House Salad - Basque Near Me - Elko, Nevada

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Save your money! My husband and I went here on a Sunday night for dinner. We ordered dinner and an appetizer. We had our water filled once. First, we got our dinner before our appetizer. Second, we asked three times for a water refill- never got one. Third, I ordered my steak medium and it came rare. Very pink and chewy! When the waitress saw it she thought it looked medium-rare, so yeah cooked wrong. The fries were burnt, my son wouldn't even eat them-and he eats everything! Plates were stacked on our table and never picked up. The waitress never asked "Did you need anything else." Luckily, ketchup was on the table already else we wouldn't have even got ketchup. The table next to us got up and left because the food was so bad. The bill was over $100, and we still tipped. The food and service was bad. Save your money and go anywhere but here. read more

The food was above average; fries a bit greasy. I had the Miners burger that came with fries and either soup or side salad; I opted for the meatball soup (fresh and homemade with a great beef stock). Service was prompt and professional. Atmosphere was "cowboy town" friendly. One negative: there was almost no Basque food on the menu; disappointing from that aspect. read more

I stopped for a meal while visiting Elko again. I try to eat here each time i am in town. the food was absolutely amazing. the lamb had a perfect flavor and the portions were ideal. My server was very attentive and no detail was missed. she had a great attitude and the speed of service was unmatched. The temperature of the food items was. just as I would expect. if you are looking for a delicious meal, please consider Toki Ona. bring your appetite. You won't be disappointed. read more

I'm not going to lie I thought it was going to be good here but I thought wrong... I came here with my gals and we got grilled chicken and steak sandwiches but it was bad... the steak was so bloody the bread absorbed it. The chicken was super oily the rice was salty the steak was supposed to be medium cooked and got a rare extremely bloody Update: one of my gals got sick and it was most likely from the bloody ass steak read more

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My fiance and I were traveling back to California and we were fairly hungry, so we checked out Toki Ona in Elko, NV. This is a basque restaurant where everything is served family style. Being 8:30 PM on a Saturday, the restaurant was fairly busy (they close at 9:30 PM) and there was evidence it had really been busy earlier, as the employees were clearing tables. As always, I read the other mixed reviews, so this one is based on my experienced. The Chef and Lady Server could not have been nicer! We wanted certain items prepared a certain way, such as the spagetti. If they couldn't do something, they told us they couldn't do it as it was pre-prepared. However, they always came back with an alternative, we can do this. (talk about being customer focused). Everything we had was excellent! Everyone at the other tables seemed to be enjoying their meals as they were taking home the leftovers. I especially liked the bread, the root beer soda (wasn't watered down) and again, the server and bus person were outstanding! The Manager (?) server, and others thanked us for coming in. I would like to see a recent review on breakfast or lunch. Also, the restaurant, bar and restrooms were very clean. If you are really hungry, I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant. read more

Toki Ona - Dining Room - Basque Near Me - Elko, Nevada

We were in Elko NV and wanted something other than the usual fast food. We have never had Basque, so we were looking forward to eating here. Less than halfway into the meal we regretted our choice. The staff was friendly and it was very busy, but the food was a big disappointment. The soup tasted like Campbell's Chicken and Stars, overly salty, watery and bland. The bread had the taste and texture of Walmart's Italian loaf, and the salad was simply chopped iceberg with too much bland, creamy dressing. My husband's fried catfish was okay, but the breading lacked any sort of seasoning. I had a pork chop which had a nice sear, but was overcooked. Both were barely warm. The side dishes consisted of (I think) frozen green beans which were cooked alright. At least they weren't from a can. The other 2 side dishes were a spaghetti noodle dish with a thin, odd tasting sauce, and rice with a spattering of carrots and peas. Both were cold and lacked any sort of seasoning. We wish we had gone to Wendy's. read more

I was super excited to get my Elko basque dosis; this is my tradition every time I drove by. But my experience did not meet the expectations. The place: The restaurant looks the same as it did on my last visit. Booth, table and bar seating. We got a booth. I used the restroom and it was nice and clean. The Food: It was 2.40 pm and we received the lunch menu. I was really craving the butterfly filet which was a dinner item, served after 4pm, I talked to our waitress and she spoke with the chefs who were willing to serve it earlier. Basque plates come with soups or salad, green beans, French fries, rice, and pasta. My salad was good. I really like the basque dressing. I requested the filet medium rare and it was over cooked when I first cut it. I didn't request to change it because they had already gone out of their way to cook it earlier. Not only the filet was over cooked but the flavor was just plain. They put garlic on top but it still feel like it needed some flavor. - I have had this same plate and remembered it being so flavorful and cooked perfectly! The green beans were over cooked and fall apart. The rice didn't look good so I didn't even try it. The pasta was OK. Everything tasted so plain that I was surprised on how the quality of the food had decrease. The French fries were grease and saggy. My husband got the lamb chops and was disappointed at them being overcooked and not flavorful. The Service: There was a really nice waitress running the whole place. I remember her from 3 years ago when I came last. She took great care of us: Brought our food and drinks out brought the bill in a timely manner. 3 stars because I have been on the two ends: A wonderful basque experience and one not so much. Hopefully next time I visit things are back to normal. read more

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Toki Ona is a good Basque family style restaurant in Elko. Soup and bread to start; a lettuce salad with amazing creamy vinegar dressing so simple yet so good. I like the lamb chops with garlic on top. These aren't shoulder chops, they are loin chops, untrimmed, so the tail of fat is left on. The sides are spaghetti with a mushroom tomato meat sauce; love it...vegetable rice, green beans, and this time I had the potatoes ana which is a baked potato au gratin. You're not going to leave this place hungry! Of course I had spumoni ice cream for desert; I can't help it... Yes it is busy on Sunday, because some of the other popular restaurants are closed Sunday. I've been here many times over many years. Very consistent. I'll be back. read more

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