We had to order food to go because we are traveling with dogs. When my husband went inside the restaurant was busy and there was only one waitress. When he asked if he could order to go the waitress was very rude to him. It is understandable that she wouldn't be able to put his order right away but there is no reason to be rude about it. We drive through Caliente all the time and it was the first time we stopped to get food here. Unfortunately, it will probably be the last time. On a good note, the food was really good! read more

The Knotty Pine has your basic coffee shop fare with a homey, even rustic atmosphere. As the name suggests, the walls are all made of knotty pine, varnished to a shiny finish. I took my dad and his girlfriend here. There aren't many choices for dining in Caliente with a population of 1,000. Pop said "I called the owner who said he'd keep the restaurant open till 8 pm for us." A reminder of one of the funny and sometimes nice things about a small town is knowing almost everyone and vice versa. We pulled in, ambled over to a booth and ordered. I had the fried chicken which was pretty tasty, the batter being golden and crispy. It was accompanied by canned green beans and mashed potatoes with white gravy. The beans were so-so, but the mashed potatoes seemed fresh and the gravy very tasty. Pop had the chicken fried steak with the same accompaniments. His girlfriend ordered the pork chops which came out looking nicely grilled and moist. Our server was friendly and attentive which seeing as we were her only table, didn't seem too difficult to do. The restaurant opens into the lounge which was deserted, but was large with a couple of pool tables, slot machines and a long bar. My pop said the folks when they gather are a friendly group. So, if you're driving through Caliente, check out the Knotty Pine for a bite to eat or a drink in the lounge. read more

Honestly, very very very slow service had to get up constantly to see where the waitress was. Poor food, and most definitely nicer to the people that live in town then outsiders. I would eat somewhere else. read more

I couldn't believe how efficient this restaurant was. We came in on a Saturday morning & the place was full. There were around a dozen booths, & a counter that sat around a dozen more. We got 2 seats at the counter & settled in. There was 1 waitress & 1 cook. My 1st thought was, "small town diner, overloaded customer capacity=long wait times. After sitting down at the counter, my buddy & I were greeted by our server/cashier/bus gal. Her moves were efficient, & effective. She had the multi task thing down. Before we knew it, we hat 2 coffees & waters in front of us, including cream & sugar. I watched as the server, & the cook, a gal in her early 20's worked together, putting out dish after dish of big portioned breakfasts. Everything was happening quickly. We ordered our breakfasts, I had the breakfast burrito, & my buddy ordered bacon & eggs. We were served our breakfasts less than 7 minutes later, with these two gals cranking out the food. Our server totaled checks, worked the till, cleared tables, took orders, & served the food. It was an amazing thing to see her calmly deal with the breakfast rush like a pro. The cook was constantly putting food in the window. I was surprised how she managed it. The food was awesome! Fresh ingredients, hash browns were freshly cooked, not like some places where they've been sitting on the grill for hours. Eggs were perfect. The salsa was nice, with plenty of cheddar to finish it off. My bro said his eggs, bacon, & potatoes were as good as a simple dish like that can get. The prices were affordable, & when I mentioned how good this place was to a friend, she said to try the chicken fried steak & eggs, so I plan to do exactly that when I return to the area soon. read more

Stopped in for a drink and some food after a race. The food was good & the service was okay. I had the vegetable beef soup ($3 for a bowl). It was probably the best vegetable beef soup I've ever had, very mom-ish with a home style crockpot taste. Big chunks of vegetables (carrots, celery, potatoes) and beef stew. Very satisfying. My better half had a cheeseburger with fries. It didn't look spectacular, but seemed ok. This is a restaurant/diner on one side (all ages) and a bar with video machines (21+) on the other side. The bar side also had an area set up for DJs, which appear to be a night time event. The bar area also sells some tongue in cheek swag for you Knotty Boys and Knotty Girls. The Knotty Pine is located right on the highway in Caliente, making it easy to find on the 93, and an easy stop if you're on a road trip. While in town, consider visiting the historic railroad building (also located on the highway) which now serves as the City Hall and Library. read more

Great find in a sleeper town in the middle of nowhere. Learned about this spot on Yelp. Looking for a place to eat between Ely and Henderson on the way home. Delicious food served quick. The wait service is a little slow, but this is a small town and reviewers should remember that when posting negative comments. Great choice of food on the menu and smoke servings at decent prices. We had two small plates (for our kids), two sandwiches with added onion rings, four drinks and two slices of pie for less than $35. Not a bad deal! If you're on the 93 between Vegas and Ely, stop in. Good food, good prices, and the best pie I've had! read more

We have been coming here for several years when passing through Caliente and the staff is always friendly serving good food. We like this restaurant because they often have homemade pies and cakes if they don't sell out. read more

I'd love to be the Tobasco distributor for this place, I'd make a living just on them. You need a LOT of hot sauce to get through the breakfast plate. I'm talking a lot. The eggs were supposed to be over medium, they weren't even over easy. Hash browns were undercooked and the sausage was over cooked. Seriously, skip breakfast and order a lunch entree instead. read more

Was on vacation staying in Mesquite and decided to go drive up into the mountains looking for some old west type towns to visit. Stopped in here at Caliente NV. Breakfast was really good. Staff was really friendly and I bought some shirts there also. Definitely recommend it if ur passing thru read more

Not our first choice. Rather, the only choice, as it was the only place in town that was open for breakfast. Food was standard greasy spoon (not a bad thing), but it was terrible. My over-medium eggs were barely past raw. Hashbrowns were undercooked as well. Totally inattentive service. Honestly hoping I don't get sick :( read more

The most friendly place we've been to in a long time, delicious food with great service. Fun for the whole family . Will definitely come back!! read more

We had breakfast, lunch and dinner there. Food was good Wendy our waitress was super awesome. My husband forgot his credit card and Wendy tracked us down using social media. Contacted us and we got it before leaving town. Good ol' small town hospitality. read more

If kindness was a star they'd get 5 stars but this is a restaurant so I can only give 2 stars. Do they actually cook food here or just reheat what can be bought pre-made? read more

Great place to stop in on for breakfast Down home simplicity, good portions; nothing fancy- just a good meal!

Just moved here 3 months ago from california. Been to the restaurant twice and the lounge 3 times. Great food but the worst service ever!!!!! I was both a food and cocktail waitress for years and I would have been fired if I gave this level of service. When I was not being ignored completely, the waitress was horribly rude. Big mistake because I regularly tip at least 30%, because I know what hard work it is. Owner was right there watching, so they obviously don't care. I will get the hot dog special at the gas station before I ever go back to the knotty pine! read more

Come eat where the locals have been going for years! A great cafe with gaming and a bar with package liquor service as well. Sit where you want when you go in, and go to the register for your bill when you are ready to leave. The food is good and easy on the pocketbook! If if looks packed outside, go in anyway. There is probably a seat for you. There is easy parking for big rigs and trailers along the highway across the street from the Knotty. The menu is extensive and you can order breakfast, lunch, or dinner anytime of the day. There is a pizza menu posted by the front door and you can ask for one at your table. There are lots of toppings to choose from and sizes from personal to large. If you are in a hurry, call ahead and get an order to go. My favorite place to eat in Caliente! read more

First off the review itself is NOT a reflection of the food. I have been here numerous times over the course of 7 years and the food is generally good. I also generally don't leave reviews for a variety of reasons but this instance REQUIRED I leave this as a reason as to WHY I WILL NEVER EAT THERE AGAIN. Simply put I saw an individual (worker, owner, friend, not really sure) LICK his fingers to separate EVERY napkin to roll silver ware for guests. Thank god I did not have to use any silverware (which mine had old crusted cheese still stuck to it which I understand happens and is not that big of a deal in my eyes) or the napkin that it came in. If your a health inspector review dining room footage between 730pm to 745pm on 9-21-2021. If this doesn't bother you great the foods a 3-4 stars with adequate service when its not busy. If this is something that grosses you out then I suggest plenty of other places here. read more

Great place - still going strong. We eat here whenever we are in town. Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner -we have had it all.

Nice place near gas station. 3 orders with one being to go. Nice friendly Atmosphere, cozy. Great place for a quick bite while on the road

We always stop this restaurant when we pass through Caliente. Nice staff, good food, and they have tasty homemade pies and cakes. We used to patronize the restaurant across the street but were turned off by the generally unfriendly staff that work there. read more

Good cafe food, friendly service. We had it for dinner and breakfast the next morning. My fried chicken dinner was very good and my wife appreciated that they serve breakfast all day. The lounge is separate from the cafe, so it is fine to bring kids. In fact, the kids loved the train photos all over the walls, and the view of the nearby Union Pacific tracks and old depot. read more

Great food! We stayed in Caliente for 2 nights which meant breakfast and dinner twice (at minimum). Both meals were awesome! This is a very small town so don't be in a rush...enjoy the history and time while you wait for some of the best food around. read more

There is something very charming about this diner (as long as you don't enter through the bar area). The diner is very old and very country. I will tell you that no matter which direction you are coming from, it is likely that you will have driven by herds and herds of cattle. If you're not a vegetarian or a vegan, there is something about that drive on an empty stomach that makes you really crave a juicy steak or a nice burger. After a 2.5-hour drive from Vegas, a 3-hour hike in Cathedral Gorge State Park, and another 30 minutes driving towards Vegas, we decided to stop in Caliente and grab a bite to eat. My boyfriend, daughter, and good friend Kelly looked over the menu briefly and immediately decided that the diner probably had freshly slaughtered angus beef somewhere in their stockroom and each ordered some burgers. The boys got bacon cheeseburgers, my daughter got a grilled cheese with ham (the cheese was probably made from dairy freshly milked from cows), and I ordered the pastrami burger. Once the food was served we all dug in. The adults all agreed that the burgers tasted like the freshest beef (seeing all the cows while starving was not psychosomatic at all). Really though, the burgers were great. While chomping on my food, I noticed a sign for homemade cakes and pies. I figured we had to get the full experience and get some desserts since they were probably made from farm-fresh ingredients, right? The offspring got a cheesecake with scoop of vanilla ice cream. Kelly got the coconut cream pie. The boyfriend got the chocolate cream pie, and I got the banana cream pie. Now I love banana cream pie, but I usually pick out the banana chunks and eat the custard and crust. This pie HAD NO BANANA CHUNKS. THE FILLING WAS SMOOTH AND TASTED OF BANANA! It was SO good. The crust was SO GOOD. I took a few spoonfuls of my daughters vanilla ice cream and was thrown into creamy dessert bliss. It was so good. The prices were fairly cheap and we walked out paying a total of $60. I'd return to Caliente just to eat at the Knotty Pine again. read more

We ordered the catfish and steak and were rather disappointed. The quality of the ingredients was not very good and much of the menu involves deep frying. My husband always orders the steak just to be on the safe side, and found it very odd tasting. I can see why most of the other diners were having burgers and fries for dinner- not my idea of healthy food. We had been looking forward to dinner at Hansen's, and were disappointed to learn that they had closed. The motel staff sent us to the Knotty. WIthout a good place to have dinner in town, I'm not sure we'll choose to overnight in Caliente again. read more

Good food, good prices. The pancakes were a little dry but the biscuits and gravy were delicious! the atmosphere here is a little tired, geared toward the local hunters. Good service. I'd stop to eat here if I happened to be driving through Caliente again. read more

A-ok. We had breakfast.An omelet with the works ,hashbrowns,corned beef hash and a pancake. The food came out hot and fast. The coffee was hot and had a nice flavor. read more

Its your basic diner in a small town. I've passed through there and eaten 4 times and always get breakfast. Good portion sizes. Food is served quick and hot. Staff is nice and friendly. read more

The angus burger is amazing! Friendly service. Great country music in the background. Very clean and comfortable atmosphere. I always try to stop in here when passing through Caliente!! read more

Good service. Home style cooking like mom used to make - if you know me that says a lot. Best pie on Hwy 93. Worth the drive just for the pie. read more

We live in Caliente and we go to the Knotty Pine for food and drinks. They allways have a big smile for everyone.