This restaurant surprised me during my luxurious stay in Black Rock City on the outskirts of Gerlach. Not only was the food beyond delicious and exactly what my body needed, the staff was more than willing to accommodate my busy schedule. Hungry at 4 am? No Problem! You are allowed to just go in the kitchen, fire up the grill, raid the fridge and then make your quesadillas! This kitchen also possessed a magical freezer that had a seemly unlimited supply of frozen and soon to be frozen otter pops. No matter how many times you reached inside, there was always one or two popicles that had just recently frozen. The dining area was very nice, as it has the only air conditioned seating available for miles! read more

A little off the beaten path, Hookahdome serves a variety of food. Everything from pancakes and burgers to Indian food and otter pops. Found in the highly desirable location of 2:15 and Esplanade, Hookahdome kitchen is an extension of the Hookahdome sound plaza, a place renowned for it's hookah and tea service as well as its musical experimentation. Great service from a staff that seemingly changed from meal to meal, day to day except for the core staff of Loli, Darcy, and Julz. They ruled the kitchen with an iron fist, rationing out portion sizes, controlling traffic, and critiquing subpar pancakes from the entry level workers. Though the sanitary conditions were questionable, I never received anything but a fully belly which is good because it was a long hike to the restaurant's bathroom. All the food had a signature tang to it, I assume it was a special ingredient they sprinkled on all the food, their signature spice I imagine. Also of note was their interesting policy of "bring your own utensils," something I have never found at a restaurant before. Guess they are positioning to be a leader in green dining. For conscientious diners, they offered quite a few vegetarian and vegan offerings. They also offered bottomless electrolyte drinks, a treat after a hard night of dancing. All in all I would suggest this restaurant. The rustic charm and the excellent staff overcomes it's humble amenities. Doesn't hurt that it is the only game in town for those lacking in sufficient planning. Food highlights Indian dinner night by renowned chef Sha Late night menu consisting of dolmas, chips, and quesadillas. 24 hour Otter Pop and cereal service Abnormally shaped pancakes Random chai servings (mmmmm, chai) Vegan burgers Breakfast scramble read more