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The Star Hotel Basque Dining

4.6 (1816 reviews)
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Cabbage Soup

Highly recommended and repeatedly mentioned as a delicious and comforting starter. Many reviews highlight it as a family favorite and a must-try item that sets the tone for the meal.

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Lamb (including baked lamb and lamb chops)

Multiple reviews mention lamb dishes as fantastic and perfectly cooked, indicating it is a standout menu item alongside the steaks.

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Chicken Fried Steak

Specifically mentioned as a recommended dish to share with baked beef, noted for being part of a plentiful and satisfying meal.

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Steak Sandwich (New York Steak Sandwich)

Recommended as the best steak sandwich, described as generously portioned with fresh French fries, leaving a strong positive impression on customers.

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Filet

Mentioned as perfectly cooked and excellent, adding to the variety of highly rated steak options.

6

Tiramisu and Bread Pudding

Desserts that received specific praise for being fantastic and highly recommended to complement the meal.

Location details

246 Silver St, Elko, Nevada, 89801, US

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Hours

Monday 11 AM to 9:30 PM
Tuesday 11 AM to 9:30 PM
Wednesday 11 AM to 9:30 PM
Thursday 11 AM to 9:30 PM
Friday 11 AM to 9:30 PM
Saturday 11 AM to 9:30 PM
Sunday Closed

About The Star Hotel Basque Dining

No-frills, family-style restaurant & lounge with a wide variety of traditional Basque dishes.

Amenities & services

Service options

  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Live music
  • Serves local specialty
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Hard liquor
  • Private dining room
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Historic
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Kid-friendly
  • Bar
  • Smoke-free

Frequently asked questions

What is The Star Hotel Basque Dining known for?

It is best known for its steak, especially the charred medium-rare steak with garlic on top, plus the signature Basque-style meal that comes with cabbage soup and a table full of sides. Reviewers repeatedly mention the large portions and the family-style experience as part of what makes it memorable.

What dishes are most recommended at The Star Hotel Basque Dining?

Reviewers most often highlight the steak sandwich, cabbage soup, chicken fried steak, and baked lamb or lamb chops. Other frequently praised items include the garlic salad, beans, bread, and desserts like tiramisu and bread pudding.

What is the atmosphere like at The Star Hotel Basque Dining?

The restaurant is described as casual, cozy, historic, and high-energy, with a bar you walk through to reach the dining room and a family-style setup at the tables. It suits groups and tourists well, but solo diners also visit, and the live music and sports options add to the lively lounge feel.

Is The Star Hotel Basque Dining good value, and what is the price range?

It is priced at $$, and reviewers often say you get a lot of food for the cost. The large portions, multiple side dishes, and filling entrees like steak, lamb, and chicken fried steak are repeatedly described as worth the price.

Do you usually need a reservation or should you expect a wait?

Dinner reservations are recommended, and the place is known to usually have a wait. Even so, reviewers mention that service is fast and tables can turn over quickly once you are seated.

Is parking available at The Star Hotel Basque Dining?

Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking is available.

Is The Star Hotel Basque Dining kid-friendly?

Yes, The Star Hotel Basque Dining is good for kids.

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