Here's the thing. I'm not a big plain steak person, so my review is on the jaded side. I prefer smoked meats or more seasoning. I will say, the steak here was cooked to perfection and you hardly even needed a knife because it was so tender. Taste-wise, it was just a steak. The stuffed potato was fantastic, but it's ridiculous that you only get half. The host staff were on the rude side, but the wait staff was excellent. The whole gimmick was entertaining for a couple seconds. It felt like there was a shooting range on the other side of our wall. Something kept banging next door. Over all, it's a okay place for a nice dinner in the middle of nowhere. read more

Not impressed. Ribs were only ok. Sauce super tomatoey and they were tuff, not cooked long enough We were hungry so we ate them. Service ok. We think they got surprised for a Monday night. Definitely not a high end steak house more or a diner feel. Hotel gave up the idea it was great. We will report to them as well. read more

Maybe my expectations were to high after having such a great unexpected meal in Elko the evening before. Maybe I really needed a great meal after skipping lunch on my hunt for Metropolis Ghost town earlier in the day and there being nothing between Wells and Ely. Maybe I really wanted such a cute themed place to serve up equally impressive food. But.... While the restaurant is adorable and I loved dining in a jail cell, fine dining, as their website totes, it's not. The waitresses brash demeanor and low service oriented handling didn't help the lack of quality in my food. To start, the salad lettuce was limp and tasteless topped off with equally bland dressing. My salmon was greasy, rubbery and just eh. The pilaf it came with could have been day old with how hard it was. Knowing I can't sleep without sweets in me and doubting I'd find much else accessible in a little town at 9pm, I reluctantly ordered carrot cake and, like the rest of my meal, it was low quality diner food, at best. read more

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Cool theme to the restaurant but the food was pretty basic. Not bad but very average in my humble opinion. We ordered the Salmon and the bbq airline chicken. The food was okay but I probably would not come back. The jail cell theme for each table is pretty darn cool but at the same time the place could use a good cleaning. read more

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We had a great time and enjoyed our dinner and drinks! At first, we sat in the bar with Roger for a pre dinner cocktail. He is an attentive and kind bartender, and we enjoyed his service so much, we had dinner in the bar, too! The shrimp cocktail was delicious, the salads were fresh and tasty, and the prime rib was a perfect medium rare. I enjoyed the Pinot Grigio wine Roger recommended, and we had a lovely overall experience. read more

We stayed at the hotel and had dinner in the steakhouse bar, Roger was an amazing bartender and server! Great attitude and very attentive. Super food and service, the prime rib was delicious and the drinks were very cold. What a great experience! read more

On the way back from a great trip to Idaho we stopped in this town for a night of rest, but before that we had dinner here. Very average at best, the interior plays of the old mining town image and everything is very rudimentary, i had hopes because of its "steak house" category but it was unsatisfying and not worth the money, the only reason for one star is because the staff tried very hard to make it enjoyable, but the food was not good at all. Its a no recommend for me. read more

Really great fun jailhouse theme throughout restaurant with seating set up in individual jail cells complete with bars. Historical jail themed items adorn the walls adding to the ambiance. The prime rib was absolutely amazing! Terrific glaze and cooked perfectly. A great meal at reasonable prices in a fun setting. Its a win win! read more

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Super adorable set up in this lovely steakhouse in Ely Nevada! Almost perfect for social distancing, you have your own jail cell on the block! I was impressed with this steakhouse, the food was amazing, the staff was friendly and very busy on this particular evening. My partner in crime had the steak and I had the fish, both excellent choices here at the Cellblock Steakhouse. I really love Ely, and it is fun to experience different things here, just go and explore, and have good food. So why are you waiting? read more

For our 1st Anniversary (April 2014) we traveled to Ely to explore our wonderful State of Nevada and get our stamps along the way on the loneliest Highway 50. We made sure to celebrate our Anniversary dinner at the Cellblock Steakhouse located inside the Jailhouse Casino which you have the option to be seated inside cool looking jail cells reminiscent of the the old west. Upon our arrival we were greeted warmly by the hostess and seated in one of the jail cells and to our surprise it was a romantic setting and comfortable with a one of kind unique setting that you can't help but capture one another behind bars forever on film aka pictures for you modern folk lol After our adventure filled day on the Ely Sightseeing Train tour and walking around town looking at all the handpainted themed murals we definitely had an appetite for a great meal. Cellblock Steakhouse didn't disappoint with the amazingly, cooked to perfection filet mignon wrapped in bacon (medium-rare on the rare side)!! Service was on point and yes folks, I would safely state this restaurant experience was that of a high end steakhouse with not just a server but a server's assistant and a wine steward - exceptional, quality service! We paired our meal with the Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley Oregon which wonderfully complimented our meal. The stuffed potato covered in bearnaise sauce with spears of asparagus topped the meal off - can you say out of this world!! And the staff working were even kind to take pictures for us - - unique experience with amazing food!! Happy 2014 1st Wedding Anniversary to us! Cheers & Happy Yelping Everyone! read more

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Fanciest place in Ely, Nevada ~ When you're in a small town, your options are minimal and we really wanted a good steak after hiking all day. This place is themed and it's pretty amusing. You get to sit in cell blocks while you dine and it reminded me of something you would find at a theme park. Lots of fun details are all around this restaurant. The food was really good. Simple recipes with some great touches. Our steaks were very tender & flavorful and the cowboy beans were off the charts. They also serve a twice baked potato with a creamy, hollandaise sauce that you want to swim in afterwards. Side salads were fresh and the only thing I wouldn't order again is the shrimp cocktail which wasn't cold enough. Please stick those bad boys in or on some ice. Everyone is this little town is very friendly and like I said this is the fanciest place here. If I ever find myself in this town again I would come back and try something different because they have a lot of tasty looking options. read more

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This is our second time here. We make it a point to stop for dinner here when passing thru Ely. Sit in one of the cells if you can for the full experience. Their steaks are awesome. Love the rib eye! Our waitress Lori was very nice and took care of an issue we had with some shrimp. Compliments to the Chef for his professionalism and char on the steak! read more

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Never got to eat! Four people came out to tell us for 55mins that they are not ready to serve. Short staffed and calling people in, however 4 workers told us this! and noooo one person in the place eating. Don't bother if you are in town. What a disappointment. read more

Eating at this restaurant was such a fun experience. Each booth is a cell with bars and a whiskey bottle for a light. We ordered steak and it was very good, cooked to perfection. We topped it off with delicious home made desserts. read more

This is probably the best restaurant in Ely. Wine list is decent and food prices are reasonable. No need to get dressy. Service was prompt and efficient. I was in town on a hunting trip and the hunting was slow so we ate here twice. Would definitely go back next time I'm in town. read more

This is a pretty good place. I like that each booth is it's separate jail cell. The ambiance is pretty authentic. When you enter, they sentence you to at least 90 minutes in your cell, even if you're just there for drink, they have mandatory minimums in Nevada. So you're literally locked in your cell. They don't give you a steak knife, just a toothbrush you can sharpen to shank your steak with. The wait staff will administer random searches and knock your dinner into your date's lap and spill your water. If they find contraband you'll get water boarded. Trust me on that one. Overall, none of that actually happened, but the steak was a little gristly. The mushrooms were tasty. Minus one star for a gristly steak and minus one star for not actually water boarding, even if you ask nicely. If you're in the area, check it out. read more

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Fantastic service and a tasty meal in Ely. Checked this place out based on other reviews. The decor is cheesy inasmuch as this isn't really a jail house, just a casual restaurant made to look like one. But it was still weirdly fun. My server, her name on my receipt is Chiraphorn, was absolutely perfect - not just for this experience, but just a top notch server period. Attentive without hovering, genuinely friendly, and totally on it. The steak I got was cooked pretty much spot on the way I like it. The meal was not amazing, but it was as solid and tasty after a long drive. This place could be just ho-hum, but I really get the impression the manager, whom I met, puts effort into making this a recommendable place. It shows. read more

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Very good! Prime rib was spot on and no overcooked. Hostess was also very nice and making reservations was a breeze

Upon our arrival, the place was almost full. We had to wait for a couple of minutes to get seated since all the staffs were busy. We sat on a really unique table since it was behind jail bars-- a unique experience for tourists! The waitress was very friendly and the food came out quick. I ordered the Prime Rib of Beef.. and it was delicious although I preferred it cooked a little bit more for a medium since it was quite fatty. The salad was delicious (blue cheese dressing) too. We left with full bellies (sadly, no more space for dessert) and a smile. Will come back again on our next visit :) read more

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Went here for dinner with the kids while visiting ELY this evening. There is a kids menu by the way. I forgot to take a pick but can tell you a hamburger was 8 dollars and a cheese burger was 9 dollars. The burgers come with chips if they remember to bring them with the meal, ours did not and had to ask for them. I had the 12 ounce NY and my wife had the lemon chicken and shrimp scampi. My steak was ordered medium rare it came out medium. My wife's chicken was bland and over cooked. The bread was super late getting to the table. The staff was young and not very polished. The ambiance was nice just not worth the price. I could have had a better tasting meal at Dennys for less than half the price. One and done for us. read more

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. We had the garlic cheesy bread and chorizo stuffed mushrooms. The bread was good the mushrooms just ok. Ordered the filet. It was cooked the way I requested it, the vegetables were cooked just right . Had a salad and it was good. The service was super and our server was Alina she did a fantastic job. All in all was much better then the last time I came. read more

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Cute and fun but food portions left us hungry. Tiny steaks and hot dog like buns served as bread. Not impressed.

I have relatives in Ely, Nv. Since way back when you could fly in from Reno, once a week. I was 2 when I lived there. I remember long road trips from LA when I was growing up. This place was always a "must visit" ! I have some great photos of family sitting in those cells. Photos I cherish. I hope to take many more... In & around Ely! And definitely at the Cellblock! read more

Don't waste your money or time. Service was OK and the salads were good that's why the two stars. Steaks for the price were small, thin and tough with a lot of gristle. Like something you would get at a cheap coffee shop. It seems that portions and food quality has fallen during the crisis when businesses should be stepping it up to get customers back. read more

Ely small and out of my normal travel schedule but glad I had the chance to visit and very pleased to have found the Cellblock Steakhouse! The food was good we hit a very busy night without reservations for a party of 8 so the wait and service was long but worth the wait and staff was very nice! If you like a good steak and a large meal would highly recommend this location in ElY NV. read more

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Found this place by accident but had an excellent experience. Pricee was good and food was great. Servers were cute！Highly recommend this place to people travelling by. read more

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First time at this steakhouse and I love it !!!!! Just that make you feel good kinda food and place customer service is excellent price is very good and food is amazing and I love sitting in the cell to eat hate to say it kinda makes me feel at home would recommend to everyone passing thru ely Nv read more

We love this place. It was our second time and it was just as amazing as we remembered. Our waitress Lori was awesome and the steak dinner was the best we have ever had - really. The atmosphere is so fun. Where else can you eat dinner in a jail cell and not be in trouble? It doesnt look like much from the outside but give it a try. It is the best!!! read more

I had the Ribeye steak and it was good just not as think as the server said it was. A bit of a let down! I really like the mushrooms and garlic on top of my steak. read more

We read some really nasty reviews so we're sceptical, I have no idea what those negative Nellie's... We had the most amazing meal and the absolute best server! We had the Prime Rib it was perfect. I'm a Code Red Rebel which means I'm very specific about how and what I eat...they were so accommodating and helpful. We didn't take our phones to dinner and our server took a picture on her phone and sent it to us. So 5 stars it is! read more

Ordered the Shrimp Scampi and practically everything on my plate was uncooked. I asked for Scampi not Sushi. My asparagus were also severely undercooked while my twice baked potato had snot on it they called cheese. read more

The cocktail shrimp is huge and delicious. The prime rib was not great. The horseradish is very bland. Service is good.

This place is AMAZING!!! I got the Filet Mignonette and was one of the best steaks I've ever had read more

Visited over Christmas week. Reviews online sounded better than it was. Ambiance was ok. Dining in a cell was curious for 5 minutes. Service was really good - waitress worked really hard Food was ok. We had a couple of steaks and a chicken dish. I would rate steaks 6-7 out of 10. They were very eatable but not outstanding. Would consider returning but only because there are not that many places to eat in Ely. read more

I was taken here over the summer for a night out and oh my gosh I left stuffed and happy. It was such an experience sitting in a cell having amazing food and just looking around the restaurant you were surrounded with so much rich history it was amazing. The food was out of this world good , priced fairly and was beyond my expectations for sure when it came to the quantity and taste. read more

The staff is great but the food leaves a little to be desired. Prices are in line with other restaurants.

Solid 4 stars. I got the fillet, it was a little overcooked for the medium rare that I ordered but it was so tender that I didn't mind. Great place for an inexpensive steak dinner. read more

Not sure why this place only has 3 1/2. I think it was very good. The prime rib was tender and flavorful. The sides were good, the atmosphere was fun and the service was good. read more

I would give the service 5 stars! The food is 2-3 stars at best. I ordered the prime rib, with a stuffed potato. The prime rib was charred on the outside (but perfect temp on the inside). It was not a normal prime rib with that soft tender texture. The stuffed potato had velveeta cheese sauce on top which wasn't a pleasant taste at such a "higher priced" restaurant in Ely. The atmosphere was a huge plus though! Sitting inside an old fashion jail cell was fun for the kids! And again, the service was a 5, from waiting staff to hostess to anyone who cleared our table :) But the food - hard pass next time. read more

Hector’s Cellblock Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Ely, Nevada

Sizzler food with a Ruth Chris prices, well even Outback is better. Waitress was attentive though our order was incorrect by a meal. What was worse was waiting a long time for it, may be the lack of staff. I don't know. But expect a wait for your food to come. read more