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    Great Basin Brewing Co. - Sparks

    4.2 (957 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    50/50 burger
    Mr Sharon O.

    Service was definitely lacking this evening.... food was ok...had better experiences here before...at least Margaret and her band made up for it:)

    Peter H.

    Another restaurant I've come to many times over the years, and surprisingly have not reviewed! I've been visiting this Great Basin location for well over 20 years and am happy it's still here. It's my go to spot whenever I'm in Victorian square and one of my favorites in the summer when you can sit on the patio, especially if there is some live music playing. On this particular visit, my wife and I came in for a late lunch. It wasn't very crowded and we were seated quickly and our server was attentive throughout the meal. Everything was great, I ordered the French Dip with fries, and my wife ordered the burger with fries. I will say, adding the extras on the french dip is not recommended for me as it was harder to dip an I think it actually took away from the goodness of the french dip experience. Not a negative, just a tip! Great Basin is always here when I need it, and it's a staple of the Reno Sparks area with their beer and food. Look forward to the next visit soon!

    Indoor area
    Melissa E.

    Popped in for dinner. I reviewed their menu before going. Great selections. We were able to be seated quickly even though it was busy. The wait staff was friendly and energetic. I opted for the Mac n cheese topped with pork belly. Fabulous choice, paired with the bread. So cheesy and delicious My husband chose the Basin burger and fries. The burger was so juicy and cooked to perfection. The noise level was ridiculous. Couldn't even have a conversation without having to repeat myself. We were seated next to a party that thought the entire restaurant needed to hear their conversation. Note to self. I'm coming back on a different day and time. Popular place for a Friday night dinner crowd. I cannot wait to try some other items on their menu. The prices were so affordable especially for the serving sizes. It is a definite must try if you haven't already been.b

    Teuila G.

    This Great Basin used to be a regular hangout amongst my girlfriends and I in our early 20's. Since then everyone has gotten married and had children. Those meet ups are usually only around the holidays when schedules permit, but we still love an occasional lunch here. My most recent visit was last week for lunch. Colton was our server and was awesome. He was just the right amount of attentive without hovering. I love their nachos here and knew with my entree I had to order the smaller portion to make room for my pumpkin beer and patty melt. They were just as I remembered them. I'm glad we ordered them without meat. All were tasty, but I felt the cowboy burger was a little too saucey and my patty melt was over cooked, but not inedible. The great service provided made up for my burger being over cooked. Thank you Colton, hope to see you next time.

    crispy fish tacos and the western burgers

    very very good i got the crispy fish tacos and the sun smacked Ale. Both were very fresh and tasty. my partner got the western style burger and he thought it was delicious

    The 50/50 Burger
    Lauren K.

    Good option to eat at any night of the week! Our server was really efficient and had a good sense of humor. All drinks and meals were 100% accurate and came out nice and hot. I had the 50/50 burger. It was so good! Had a perfect charcoal flavor and cooked to perfection. The side of garlic fries were okay. They just tasted like regular fries to me though and the bottom of the dish was pretty oily. I'm sure others love them though. The restaurant is self was tidy. They were actually fairly busy on a Sunday evening. Everyone was taken care of it seemed but there was a bit of a wait to be seated due to not having a hostess. This is a perfect option for any night of the week or grabbing a bite to eat before catching a movie down the street at Victorian Galaxy. Recommend!

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    Jeff P.

    restaurant outside brings back nostalgia clean restaurant inside large dinning area ordered the chicken wings, it can be split into two flavors mango habanero and sweet and spicy crispy and delicious chicken wings the cripsy fish tacos were great, fulfilling, comes with 3 tacos and french fries recommended! the tuna melt was great fresh, the butter toast was on point recommended! food was great service was wonderful thank you

    Rib Eye French Dip Thinly sliced rib eye steak with grilled onions on a parmesan crusted house-made Icky roll. Served with brewery au jus
    James B.

    Came here for happy hour on a Friday afternoon! The service, dining area, food and drinks were all wonderful! We both ordered the patty melt. Wow!!!! So much flavor! My wife had the hazy ipa, I went with the Oktoberfest lager. Neither disappointed!

    Basin Burger
    Marilyn B.

    My husband and I were craving a burger and a beer and decided to check out Great Basin. Staff were really nice and laid back. We got there 35 minutes before happy hour ended and definitely took advantage of the discounts. The only reason why I'm not giving this review 5 stars is because the bread on my burger was dry and didn't make it as good. Other than that everything else was wonderful!

    Last Chance Joe outside of the Sparks Heritage Museum.
    Katalina Q.

    It was only recently I espied, off hwy 80, a magnificient tribute to the mining history of Nevada, 36' tall Last Chance Joe. It was Joe that brought me and my luncheon ladies to Victorian Ave for a visit. A few feet away we happened upon Great Basin Brewery and dined. In a nutshell, service, food and ambiance were fantastic. I ordered the chipotle chicken pasta and the chef didn't hold back on the chipolte's in the sauce. The portion was so large I was able to enjoy leftovers for 2 more meals. Please note, if you'd like to try a couple of their beers before ordering one, ask for a "taste" not a "sample", as tastes are free. Our server, Jacob, was friendly, attentive, and a genuinely happy fellow. Everyone agreed their meals were delicious.

    Ahi Sandwiches
    Methinee A.

    My husband and I met friends at Great Basin to watch the band New Wave Craze. Hadn't been here in a long time but so glad we went. It was a hot day. The band played on the stage outside. There are table and chairs set up so we can eat and enjoy the band. My husband ordered a guava cider soooo refreshing and not too sweet. He ordered a French dip and fries for his meal. I never get excited about a French dip but this was the best French dip we both had. I ordered a chili beer. Just a little kick not too spicy and refreshing. For food I ordered an ahi sandwich with fries. The ahi was cooked perfectly. The sandwich comes with slaw and wonton chips and brioche bun. Delish!!! We truly enjoyed both the meal/drinks and band. We will come back here more often.

    Did you know? You can sample any draught beer.
    Steven O.

    We make a point of getting here at least once every trip up to the Reno/Sparks area! They have a great selection of Craft Brews on Tap all Nevada baby! Elizabeth is a great server! She kept us happy and plenty of refills as needed! Food is always real good. Prices are fair and portions are bigger than average. Plenty of seating at the bar, tables or on the open air patio.

    Jessica P.

    Great Basin has an awesome happy hour with some really solid deals. The smoked wings and pork belly were delicious, and the service was great. Plenty of seating, but parking can be a little tricky.

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    Ask the Community - Great Basin Brewing Co. - Sparks

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    Yes, depending on the availability.

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    Yes we have a 10% on the whole bill (before tax) Veteran's discount & we thank you for your service!

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    My first experience here. Definitely give 5 stars. Service was excellent, attentive without being…read morerushed. Found the menu offered a nice variety and tried quite a few. The oversized Bloody Mary was a treat and drank it all! Food was delicious. Tried the appetizer Brussels sprouts, their french fries are the best and loved them! Their chicken wings in the Asian sauce. Finely a favorite. We tried the avocado board and it was the best. Large platter of avocado, fresh dressed salad, roasted veggies and cherry tomatoes, crispy potatoes and bread slices. Even tries their brûlée cheesecake, delicious. This first visit was a total success and will come back here to enjoy the vibe, the history and most of all the great food and service.

    We stopped by to get a stamp in our Nevada Craft Beverage Passport book and to enjoy a beverage and…read moresome lunch. Since it was Father's Day, they were offering a free beer or bourbon to all dads, which was a nice and unexpected treat. We ordered the Grilled Chicken Sandwich, the Brie & Roasted Garlic Flatbread, and an order of Depot Wings with the Asian Soy Ginger sauce. My son enjoyed his chicken sandwich and gave it a thumbs up. My wife shared a few wings with me, and they were excellent. They were nice and crispy with a flavorful Asian sauce. They were definitely the star of the meal. The flatbread was okay. It was slightly burnt, which dried it out a bit, but it wasn't terrible. For drinks, I went with the Boris (Barrel-Aged Russian Imperial Oatmeal Stout), which was delicious. My son tried the Prospector (German Maibock), which also received a thumbs up. Overall, it was a very good stop. I would definitely recommend it and would gladly return.

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    Our waitress, Adriana, was so nice!…read more Food was decent. My drink (Paloma) was not but my mom's (margarita) was excellent. Whatever millennial is in charge of the music on Monday nights, keep it up!

    The Birthday club decided to celebrate Patty's Birthday at BJs Brew House…read more The bad thing about the bar area, they're unable to seat 7 of us for happy hour so the manager was so kind to set up a table for us in the dining room and allowed us to have happy hour there and continue on with our dinner. This was super nice because it would have been a 45 minute wait to get a table. The kitchen was behind due to 5 big parties and only 5 servers. The manager kept apologizing for the delay and we were fine with it, us girls had a lot of catching up to do. We all had the special $13 menu deals. Everyone chose a different menu item so it was fun to see all the variety dishes all at once. With the $13 special it includes pkooskie which is the best part. I had the wedge salad which I had not tried before and it was quite tasty and the hot honey pizza with pepperoni and ham, cooked perfectly and crispy, just the way I like it. A round of happy hour drinks and three appetizers $50 and dinner for 7 $125 that's what I call a great deal! We had awesome service even with the delay! If you're looking some where that is reasonable with a large group look no further this place is for you.

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    Recently went for the Father's Day Buffet. After learning they only offer the brunch buffet 3 times…read morea year (Easter, Mothers Day, & Fathers Day) we decided to try the buffet as it would be the last one since until Easter 2027. The staff and restaurant were lovely as always, and you really can't beat the views from dining on the outdoor patio overlooking the Marina. If you have general hesitations when it comes to buffet food, you can put them at ease when at the Water Bar, as even the typical 'filler food' like salad and mashed potatoes were out-of-this-world good. I'm not kidding when I say their buffet-style Caesar Salad was better than any made-to-order Caesar I've had. Same goes for their garlicy mashed potatoes, they were heavenly! The poached prawns were prepared perfectly, and the snow crab legs and claws were delicious and easy to eat (if you're used to shelling your own crab). The soy-glazed salmon with wild rice was surprisingly flavorful and melted in my mouth. Even the mac & cheese was rich and creamy- I can't think of a single item I tried that was sub-par. I ended the meal with a slice of carrot cake that I kept thinking about long after I left. It was moist and well-spiced with a very decadent frosting, the perfect end to a delicious brunch. I will say, we weren't aware the cost per person for the buffet was $80 (it wasn't displayed on the buffet menu, our server didn't share this when telling us about the buffet, and we didn't ask). We have no regrets on opting for the brunch buffet, as again all the food was truly incredible. However, an $80 price tag will likely keep us from opting for the brunch buffet again in the future.

    So figured I needed an update from my review three years ago…read more My best lunch buddy and I picked this spot for our monthly ladies' lunch. We decided to sit on the patio inspite of it being a very hot day. They have made some well needed update to the "outdoor" seating since the last time I was here. It is now enclosed wth glass and huge umbrellas to provide shade. It was definitely warm, but the view of the Marina is always worth it. We were seated right away and were given menus to peruse while they brought our drinks - no "Wet Woody" so iced tea and an Arnold Palmer fit the bill. The glasses are bottomless - a definite plus. We shared an order of deep-fried Zucchini with dipping sauce. Most excellent. My friended ordered the Dungeness Crab Cakes and I got the Teriyaki Salmon Salad. Both were good. My salad was huge! I had enough left over to take for lunch. Our service was good, a little slow in getting the Arnold Palmer, but otherwise all went well. Chris and Tomas were our servers. Yes, it is worth a return visit.

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    I have been to Great Basin several times, including the one on 4th St., and I love this brand. OK,…read morethe greeting "just one?" is not my favorite (maybe just ask everyone "how many?") but everything got better from there. My server was Alexa/Alexia(?) and she was excellent but not obnoxious in her hovering. Good good good. The staff, service, food, all really good. I was in the S Virginia/McCarran store this week and had the chipotle cream chicken pasta for the first time. SO flavorful. Comes with garlicky bread, also yummy. I got 3 meals out of it and I have an appetite! Great portion. One of my favorite things about these restaurants is that even though they are large and busy, they are not deafeningly loud. Well done people.

    I admit Great Basin isn't one of my usual spots…read more I stopped with a friend on a Thursday night to use a gift card and not cook after a long week. First, GB has a great patio that no one was using on a perfect July evening. When we asked to be seated there the hostess said "no problem, after the first person asks others will follow." She was right. We went a couple of items from the happy hour menu and were not disappointed. Calamari fries were served piping hot and tender. The Asian wraps' flavor hit all the notes. Service was good. I love a great patio, and this one was large, comfortable, and offered great shade. But do note if you are there to talk with friends, you are at a very very busy intersection. The traffic noise was loud at times. I would still dine on outside given the choice. There's lots of immediate parking around the building and nearby.

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    Great Basin Brewing Co. - Sparks - newamerican - Updated July 2026

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