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    Baldini's Casino

    3.2 (227 reviews)
    Open • Open 24 hours
    Updated 1 month ago

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    BALDINI'S CASINO ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    The fries we BOTH had leftover from our food.
    Adrienne N.

    My bestie was in town visiting me for the weekend and she wanted an Awful Awful. I had heard they brought it back, but wasn't sure where it was. Did our research... Found it at Baldinis! It was just as we remembered! DELICIOUS! They brought us burgers bigger than our head an a 1lb of fries... That we just couldn't finish. They were very crowded and other tables were being helped quickly, but we were in a back corner. So, I feel like service could have been a little better.

    Awful Awful
    Christiane W.

    The Awful Awful is back -- juicy, towering, and every bit as crave-worthy as you remember! Now at The Brickyard Grill inside Baldini's (11am-9pm), this legendary burger delivers nostalgia with every bite. It's not the Little Nugget, but it still captures that old smoky casino vibe. Crave-worthy moment: a thick, perfectly seasoned patty cooked just right, piled high with crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, and melty cheese on a soft onion bun, finished with their classic secret sauce and a full pound of golden, well-seasoned fries. Every bite is indulgent, satisfying, and totally worth the trip. The only improvements? Cook the fries a little longer and extend hours past 9pm -- we need that late-night option back! Service was friendly and fairly fast, and even our to-go order stayed fresh and delicious on the drive home. If you've been longing for the Awful Awful, it's back, it's big, and it's just like you remember -- go treat yourself!

    Awful awful and fries.
    Brandon F.

    I feel like this is the kind of place where it really matters who the cook is and what day you're there. Twice I've gotten the awful awful and it was good one of times here. The second time was as if they got a fist full of salt and poured it into the patty and onto the fries. Salty fries are usually good, but when it's borderline inedible it's a problem which is a shame cus the burger is a cult classic here in this city. Maybe next time.

    James O.

    Review for the famous Awful Awful Burger. It's not the same burger that was famous at the downtown Nugget casino in Reno. The sauce was like Thousand Island dressing with horseradish and tons of small fries. Ask for medium well on the burger, it was well done (Dry). Definitely would not give it another try. Waiter was great, friendly, and brought an appain for my wife, stating the Awful Awful is messing.

    Baldini's Casino for Easter Lunch. Fantastic! Julie A
    Julie A.

    Today our family went to Baldini's Casino to the Empire Diner for Easter Lunch. A Five Star fantastic Easter Special. Glazed Ham, potatoes, bacon wrapped Asparagus and Tiramisu for dessert. Thank you to the Chef. The service was wonderful, food was delicious and the atmosphere was chill. It was a lovely dining experience. No lines and we got a booth very quickly. The price was $18.95 per person. A very special thank you to our server Martha, Buser Phil and Empire Diner's Manager Livia, for her hospitality and letting us choose a special Easter egg with a cool $3.00 discount. This was a very EXCELLENT Easter Dining Experience. Happy Easter. See you again soon. Julie A

    Awful Awful
    Chris P.

    Reno's new Awful Awful burger?! Okay first things first is that it's really cool somewhere picked back up this item and is trying to bring it and the nostalgia of this burger back to Northern Nevada. With that being said they are really trying to nail it here but it's hard to get the exact flavor the downtown spot offered. As for this location it's pretty subpar. The parking is great for Baldini's casino but the area is kinda dingy. The casino inside reeks of cigarettes and where they are serving this hamburger is inside of their quick order Café. Once you order in the café, they do have pretty good seating in their sports bar area and they do bring the food out to you which is nice. Now let's talk about the food! The burger I did request to be cooked well done which when received it did have a lot of pink inside of it so I was kind of bummed about that. Other than that, the flavor was really good, and the bun was an exact replica of the onion bun from the old spot! They served me a whole pound of french fries even though it does not look like it in the photo. There was a huge amount. I have looked at other peoples reviews, and I've noticed that I wasn't the only one that thought that they were heavily salted, which kind of threw it off for me but next time I will just get the salt on the fries and add accordingly. I would come back here. I do wish my first experience was a little bit better but I will make sure next time I make the request I need so I have a better time. Still really cool to be able to order this burger!

    Steak and eggs simple but cooked perfectly
    Michael G.

    Back home from a small road trip to Nevada we ate most of our meals in Baldini's restaurant just down the road from the Row. Now this Older Casino reflects that of an old school vibe casino but don't be fooled the food they serve in the dinner is so good not fancy or elegant but so good. The staff appreciates everything about their customers so they make sure your are full and happy. Hey play some Kino if you have a group that's always fun. But truly folks this is good ol fashion food prepared as such. Stop by and see what you think. I gave this place a 4 star because of the food and old school type dinner vibe.

    A delicious burger! Angle #1
    Brandon W.

    Fritzie W. really wanted an Awful Awful Burger a few weeks ago. After she heard they opened up in Baldini's we had to stop by. She explained it was a staple burger spot in Reno known for their juicy, tender and delicious burgers accompanied by a heaping serving of fries. I read a lot of reviews saying that it's not like the days of ol' and to me it's expected to be a challenge to reproduce that magic in terms of taste, portions and service, but I believe this 3-4 man crew did an amazing job this evening. I loved the flavor of that burger, the fries were crispy and plenteous! What more could you want? Maybe a lot some would say. In your usual casino ambiance, the place was busy, full of gamblers and sports fans -- with being close to the bar, I caught a few of the college highlights that came on. I think this spot would serve great for a late night snack or even a late afternoon/after work bite to eat if the wife isn't cooking. Lol It happens. As of November 22, they were still serving these bad boys up so stop through and try one. While the people who remember the old Awful Awful may expect more, I think you'll be pleased and find at least the flavors hit and it'll definitely fill you up if you're hungry!

    Perfection in a basket.
    Melissa L.

    We were passing through Reno on the way home from a sixteen-state road trip and we thought to ourselves, "Sure wish we could still get an Awful Awful." On a hunch, I googled it thinking maybe someone resurrected it, and lo and behold they did! I said let's try it at Baldini's. People are saying the Awful Awful is legit, so we pulled off the highway and headed over. Mind you, we had been known to jump in the car on a weekend and drive the 2+ hours to Reno's Little Nugget just to get an Awful Awful. We were huge fans. Like the other reviewers have said, nothing compares to having an Awful Awful in the back of the Little Nugget casino downtown. However, that's no longer possible, and we thought this experience was the next best thing. Baldini's is a smoky casino, but most are. It's bigger than The Little Nugget, but we thought it had some similar vibes. They've got the short order kitchen in the back and a seating area. And it would be great if Baldini's cafe stayed open 24/7, but we were there well before closing time, so that was all good. We ordered our Awful Awfuls medium and waited about ten minutes. The food: We thought they nailed the burger. Delicious. Has the onion bun, the secret sauce, the slab of red onion, fresh iceberg lettuce and juicy tomato, melty cheese and that made-to-order hot and fresh off the grill 1/2 pound of ground beef was juicy on the inside and carmelized with a few crispy bits on the outside. It came skewered with a toothpick over a pound of shoestring fries done perfectly and sprinkled with that delish seasoned salt just like we remembered from the Little Nugget. Our fries were not over-salted, as some have said, and we typically do not like lots of salt. We felt they were properly seasoned. I made up a little cup of ketchup and mayo "pink sauce" from their condiment station to dunk my fries into. Yum. We were in Awful Awful heaven. All told, we paid $30 for the two of us including two sodas, which was comparable to what we'd pay at In 'n' Out at home in NorCal (but the Awful Awfuls were waaay more food). So, is it the insane bargain it once was? No. But it's still a helluva bargain, especially when you consider the quality and quantity of what you're getting. Even though this wasn't the o.g. late night Little Nugget experience, we'd say this is the next best thing and the food is as close as you'll ever get to that Little Nugget Awful Awful. We tried the so-called Awful Awfuls at Ascuaga's Nugget years ago, and that was not the same as the Little Nugget's burger. We haven't tried the Crystal Bay or Carson City options f they're still around-- but we don't have to. The Baldini's Awful Awful is faithful to the Little Nugget original. We will definitely be back.

    Cheeseburger basket with fries
    Jessica P.

    Went into Baldini's to try their Awful Awful Burger in hopes it was the same as the original. Sadly, it was not. We got the order to go and the burger was placed in a separate small container, which made the bun soggy from sitting in the sauce. The burger was also stacked high with lettuce and the flavor unfortunately did not match the original Awful Awful. It came with a whole container of fries, which were also soggy/limp. The Awful Awful was $14.95 plus $1 to go fee. I really wanted to like this, but I definitely wouldn't recommend. I also ordered the $4.99 cheeseburger basket and this was worth every penny. Super cheap and the burger had all the fixings except for sauce. The fries could've been fried a little longer, but if you're on a budget and craving a cheeseburger, I would stop in for one of their normal menu items.

    Western Cheeseburger
    Jaime B.

    We came to try the Awful Awful and unfortunately, they were out of onion buns, so they were no longer serving them. We decided to stay for dinner at The Empire Diner instead, but only because of Daniel. He greeted us at the door and explained they were out of the Awful Awful due to the lack of buns, but would have them the following day. He was so nice and made us feel welcome, so we stayed. We ended up trying the Western Cheeseburger, the Black & Blue Burger and the Chicken Fried Steak & Egg breakfast. The food was much better than we expected! We are not much for casino food, but Daniel and his supervisor were so wonderful we plan on coming back to try the Awful Awful!

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    Chickie's & Pete's - Chickie's & Pete's view of bar and dining areas from main entrance.

    Chickie's & Pete's

    3.2(430 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    •$$

    *foodie DEETS here* - my review #224, its #428. 08.14.26 -…read moreGot room credit to use. Busy day, no eats til late nite. 08.22.26 - 2nd time in ~wk cuz noms & comps galore saved. T L ; D R . . . Way better than expected. Non-trad'l bar food, elevated by seafood! Est 1979 in Philly. Now, 23 locays across the country incl inside Grand Sierra Resort (GSR) in Reno since 2022. Pro tips: 1) use ur casino comps, if any, and/or 2) if paying, still run player's card to earn points for every $ spent! V I B E S . . . Hip, large sports bar/resto. Loud & lively sounds from the casino. N O M S . . . Tried the following from Late Night & Special Menus: - Lamb Meatballs (3pc, Aug), 12. | NOMS w/ romesco sauce & melted mozzarella. should have more than tttiny basil on each tho. - Ultimate Tailgate Burger, 29. | decent w/ jumbo lump crab cake over seared beef patty, American cheese, veg, aïoli, & handcrafted brioche bun - Lobster Philly w/ grilled onions, 32. & peppers (red bell, +2. not mentioned on late nite menu, but verbally offered. so, waived) | cheesesteak topped w/ lobster meat & famous cheese sauce on seeded hoagie. beef was lil tough, but good flavs. *REC Came back for Din Menu: - Dry Rub Wings "Snack" (6), 15. | mild rub, juicy wings. 1 flav & no flats-only (should at least offer as an upcharge). picked lemon "garlic" aïoli | strong citrus, but couldn't taste the garlic. later got some minced ones on the side, n/c. - (Sautéed) Mushroom Swiss Burger, 19. | ordered med-rare, but came out well! too off not to report. server asked mgr to comp & kitch to re-fire. Btw, real sad to come solo w/o any fries, side, or even garnish! lol - Warm Lobster Roll (split top), 39. | bland meat, lil dry. I shouldn't have to enhance it myself. auto w/ field greens & lemon vinaigrette. could we choose?? - Vanilla Ice Cream w/ whipped cream & caramel, comped for special occasion | nice treat Interested in trying: - Crab & Street Corn Nachos, 28. - Housemade Ricotta Doughnuts, 12. | w/ raspberry & salted caramel dips D R I N K S A V A I L . . . - but YYY? Free drinks r just a few feet away! lol - Cocktails, 14. - Wines, 9-18. - DD, 19. | i.e. Blueberry Virg Mojito - Fountain Bev, 6. | W T F $$ - Draft, 4-12. | OGs, 8-9. - Spiked Seltzers & Cider, 9. - Non-Alkie, 8. S E R V I C E . . . Bailee was nice til we were rushed out. Her mgr (dark-skinned) was rude & came in hot. Shouldn't have sat us @11:40p if yalls weren't planning to follow industry standards. Coming from a fellow restaurateur, u let customers finish, not kick them out 15mins from when food was dropped after midnight last seating. Corporate should be informed. Pleasant experience the following wk tho w/ Mary Jane who was super friendly & attentive. I praised her to that nite's mgr (tall Caucasian). She's an asset to the company. TBH, if I was staffing locally, I would've stolen this rare gem! No rezzies F-Sun, but use Opentable otherwise. None needed, but collect ur points. Lastly, silver plasticware to go is an elegant touch, I see u. - Return? Yea, w/ comps - Restroom sitch (helps gauge resto's cleanliness): usually clean w/ attendant in casino - Out the door for 2ppl w/o drinks: ~95. P.S. Appreciate my efforts? Show this (Asian) sista some love by SMASHing reactions & FOLLOW if u don't already, thx!! ;-P Remember to live to eat, not eat to live...

    First, our waitress was awesome. She did the best she could with what she had to work with. Best to…read moreMary Jane. WOOHOO! Now the rest... we had tickets to a show that started at 7pm. In the meantime, we wanted a nice dinner and we wanted to watch the UFC fights in their special UFC fight section. Well, that didn't go well. They sat us at a table where ONE seat of the four could actually see the screens. They kept losing the signal and NEVER were able to get the sound to work on the fights. The probably needed a 9 year old to help them out with the AV systems. Oh and ... they a minimum per person of $45. And they couldn't get the feed to work. Seriously. Now the cocktails. One of the guys wanted a Manhattan. They had no sweet vermouth. NO SWEET VERMOUTH? IN THE ENTIRE BUILDING? We have three kinds in our house. Very disappointing. Now food... Appetizer was great - the corn dip on the specials' menu. He had some chicken dish, I had the smashburger special. Bully's makes a better burger. And they have Sweet Vermouth. And their TV's work.

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    Chickie's & Pete's view main entrance with host podium.

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    PJ & Co Restaurant & Saloon - Side Salad

    PJ & Co Restaurant & Saloon

    4.3(766 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    PJs is one of those places you can never find a parking spot, there's a line going out the door…read more I used to live off Grand Canyon and always meant to come try it out, but it was always too busy, or I was. Well as luck would have it on a Tuesday night. I was looking for a place to eat, and they were open. I've missed out on this gem for many years. The hostess and the wait staff were amazingly polite and friendly. At 7:30 pm on a Tuesday it was near empty and quiet. The steak sandwich was excellently done, perfectly to the request of medium. The onion rings were crisp and juicy. The potato and cheese soup was thick, creamy and just really brought the feeling of fall is coming with its flavors and warmth. A Great Basin Icky paired well with the meal, and it was a pleasant walk home with a very full belly, a deep warmth and a pleasant dining experience. Don't miss a chance to visit PJs. Well worth the wait or finding a time when seats are available.

    The high winds of Reno blew out (literally) our plans for Pickleball, so one of our friends suggest…read morewe go to PJ's for breakfast. Cool. I'm down. PJ's is a just a good ol'fashioned diner and I mean this in the best way possible. The restaurant has a comfortable, rustic feeling and the staff are warm and welcoming. Like you came to their home for a meal. My wife and I split the French Toast Platter, which was 2 slices of French Toast, eggs and we ordered the link sausage. The French Toast was solid. Just good basic French Toast. Nothing bougie, just good French Toast. The eggs were eggs but the sausage was quite good. Rich with flavor. The coffee, while unusually expensive for a dinner, was just meh. Nothing special nor nothing terrible. If you are looking for a good, warm, welcoming place for diner food, PJ's just might be the place.

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    Mother's Day on the patio!

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