Must-see restaurants in Northern Nevada

  • Star Hotel

    Northern Nevada

    If you've never sampled Basque food, the best place in town for your inaugural experience is the Star Hotel, a family-style supper club located in a 1910…

  • Middlegate Station

    Northern Nevada

    A legendary pit stop on the 'Loneliest Road in America,' 47 miles from Fallon, this quirky, ramshackle ranch-style saloon is famous for its Middlegate…

  • Kerouac's

    Great Basin National Park

    Coming upon Kerouac's after all those miles is a happy moment indeed. Menu highlights include wood-fired pizzas with organic mozzarella and locally…

  • Griddle

    Northern Nevada

    Don't miss a stop at the Griddle, one of Nevada's original and best retro cafe-diners, serving up fantastic breakfasts, diner classics and homemade…

  • Martin Hotel

    Northern Nevada

    Those overnighting should plan their evening around massive dinners at the Martin Hotel, where ranchers, locals and weary travelers have come since 1898…

  • Slanted Porch

    Northern Nevada

    Fresh salads, hot sandwiches and burgers fill the lunch menu of this gorgeous little bar/restaurant in a converted old home, with, of course, a slanted…

  • Machi's Saloon & Grill

    Northern Nevada

    This tiny local favorite is almost always buzzing due to its Modern American cuisine, which is a cut above the offerings of your typical Nevadan grill or…

  • Cellblock Steakhouse

    Northern Nevada

    Housed near Ely's old jailhouse, the Cellblock serves up fabulous steaks in 'cells' complete with antique iron bars and sepia-toned photos of outlaws. It…

  • Cold Springs Station

    Northern Nevada

    In the middle of nowhere between Fallon and Austin, amid glorious mountain vistas, you'll find this RV park and restaurant, the perfect place to stop for…

  • McAdoo's

    Northern Nevada

    The owners of this quaint new cafe, unique in rough-and-tumble Elko, love their pug a whole lot: her photo is displayed throughout the restaurant, as well…

  • Chef Cheng's

    Northern Nevada

    Chef Cheng and his team serve up American-style Chinese food in a retro-diner replete with cyan-colored vinyl booths, which gives you an idea of how long…

  • Jerry's Restaurant

    Northern Nevada

    Cheap and cheerful, Jerry's is a modern family restaurant that has been retro-styled to give an old-school-diner feel. So, while it's not original…

  • Courtyard Cafe & Bakery

    Northern Nevada

    Locals love this airy modern take on a diner, with an extensive tea selection, fresh wildflowers on the tables and country music at a perfectly civilized…

  • Sid's Restaurant

    Northern Nevada

    You can never have too many old-school drive-up diners in a town like Winnemucca. Friendly Sid's has been feeding families and passersby for years. There…

  • Cowpoke Cafe

    Northern Nevada

    There's a sign above the kitchen door in this popular local diner that reads 'Happiness is Homemade.' That's some cowboy philosophy for you to ruminate on…

  • Pony Express Deli

    Northern Nevada

    This basic cafe does made-to-order sandwiches and breakfasts with fresh, healthy ingredients (for a diner, at least). The Mennonite family who owns it…

  • Silver State Restaurant

    Northern Nevada

    Ely's favorite old-school diner is the kind where waitresses call you ‘darlin'’ and comfort food is the only thing on the menu. They do a mean chicken…

  • Azteca Grill & Bakery

    Northern Nevada

    After the culinary rigors of Hwy 50, your palate might need a little spice. Tiny Azteca is unassuming – located in a dusty strip mall on the way out of…

  • Toiyabe Cafe

    Northern Nevada

    This down-to-earth cafe is the go-to for daily breakfasts and basic comfort food including grilled cheese, burgers, meatloaf and milkshakes. It's also a…

  • Toki Ona

    Northern Nevada

    Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, this family-style diner prepares fresh beef, lamb, pork, and chicken dishes prepared in both American and Basque…

  • Cowboy Joe

    Northern Nevada

    A great small-town coffeehouse with cute namesake paraphernalia for sale, friendly service and an eponymous signature drink that will keep you going till…

  • Pig

    Northern Nevada

    If you like pulled pork, baby back ribs, grilled chicken and smoky beans, make a beeline for this tidy little sticky-fingered BBQ joint and pub.

  • La Fiesta

    Northern Nevada

    La Fiesta serves up cheesy enchiladas and frozen margaritas.

  • International Cafe & Saloon

    Northern Nevada

    Inside a former hotel, moved here in pieces from Virginia City in 1863, this rambling local hangout and tourist joint occupies one of Nevada’s oldest…

  • T&D's

    Great Basin National Park

    There's something cozily nostalgic about sitting down to a cold cuts sandwich lunch and a bag of potato chips after a morning hike. T&D's takes it up a…

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