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    Racks Bar and Grill

    4.0 (191 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Laurie H.

    Great local bar with a wonderful menu! Good service and good bar food! Parking very tight and we parked on the street behind it. A little pricey but all the restaurants have had to adjust their fees to stay in business! Would definitely recommend and will return! Go try it!

    Sabrina D.

    RACKS is an absolute gem tucked right in the middle of Ely! Their dog-friendly patio is so pleasant and spacious, surrounded by trees and shaded by nearby buildings--such a comfortable spot to relax with your pup. The menu is huge, but if there's one thing you absolutely have to try, it's the peach wings. I can honestly say they were out of this world--so good that I would happily travel 4 hours from Vegas just to have them again. That's how unforgettable they are! On top of the food, the service here is wonderful. Every server we interacted with was so kind, sweet, and even asked to pet my dog, which just made the experience feel even more warm and welcoming. I can't say enough good things about this place. I literally dream about those peach wings and cannot wait for the day I get to come back for them!

    Holly M.

    This review is a few weeks old but I want to make sure I post a review on this little bar & grill in Ely, NV. We were traveling through Ely on the way to Utah and checked Yelp for a place for lunch. Being a small mining town, it looked as if most places were closed on the weekends but Rack's appeared to be open so we headed strait over. The restaurant appears to be a locals spot but I'm going to assume by the reviews, it may have as many travelers who visit this establishment. The restaurant is small with taxidermy on the walls and plenty of gambling machines at the bar. They have a nice patio out back as well. I didn't see any seating outside but it was cold so I'm not sure if they add tables in season. Danielle was our server. She may be the only server and was handling she entire restaurant and bar that day. Danielle was very friendly and attentive. To start, we ordered the fried pickles. They were plentiful and super hot and crunchy. Just what you want in a fried pickle appetizer. My husband wasn't very hungry so he ordered the salad. It was just a plain salad but it was fine. I ordered the rueben sandwich with fries. I thought it was very tasty. Bread was toasted just right, kraut crunchy, meat delicious. I'm all about a good Rueben sandwich. Fries were hot and crispy. If you are traveling through Ely, this is a good spot to stop in and grab a bite.

    This is their pork chop of apples, spicy, honey corn riblets Harriso baked beans the picture doesn't do it justice OMG, excellent food

    On a motorcycle ride going from California to New Mexico Highway 50 decided us to stay ELI Nevada if anybody is coming through this town, stop off at this restaurant food is legit. I wish I could eat other things off the menu. I had the center pork chops they are excellent. but their pulled pork looked amazing Everything looked great. Their burgers look great too. Had a conversation with the chef definitely high-end. I would love to see this kind of restaurant in my hometown. Five star all the way.

    Jen S.

    It's good food, but great service! Dogs welcome on patio. Service is quick. Great spot.

    Pork chops with cinnamon glazed apples and cowboy beans with a Coors Banquet to wash it all down.
    Lidia R.

    Don't let the exterior fool you. Racks Bar and Grill is like a good book with a bad cover. There is nothing necessarily wrong with the exterior of this place, only that the entrance is ordinary and looks like a door into a regular bar, and a regular bar this place is not.. I am a frequent visitor to Ely and on this trip I decided to check out this place. My meal was delicious and very satisfying that I slept like a baby after dining. It was Happy Hour when I arrived so I got a little discount on my beers. Service was great too as well as the music! Looking forward toy return to Ely.

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    John H.

    Came on a Sunday night for dinner and there was good crowd watching football inside. We elected to sit outside on the back patio since it was such a nice evening - the patio is spacious and very nice. No craft beers and the only IPA was Lagunita's. My bride ordered the pull pork sandwich ($14) and it was tasty, but there was some not so great pieces of pork in the sandwich. I went with the Blackened Chicken Breast entree ($22) and it was solid. Service was very friendly and prompt.

    Western burger with onion rings
    Angela W.

    I heard about this place through the Basque Adventure Challenge with Travel Nevada and am glad we visited. This is a bustling cozy place with energetic loyal, local customers, and vibrant staff. The food is delicious. Sports and news on the tvs, drinks flowing in the afternoon. It's a fun spot! If you're not familiar with rural decor, don't be alarmed there's taxidermy on the walls. (Look but don't touch lol). There's an outdoor area too for seating. Visit if you're in the area.

    The atmosphere was thick with local color. Some heads talked, others did not.

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    Thank you Brad. Appreciate you both.

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    Had a nice lunch on the patio. Service was good and the menu has options not available at other local restaurant's.

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    2 years ago

    Food was great. My husband had the cheese steak and raved about it. Western cheese burger was great too

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    3 years ago

    Consistently great food and service! We always stop here if we are near/in ely. The wings, apps and smoked meats are my favorites!

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    Patrick S.

    Thank you Heidi!

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    This is a world class Bar. Real people... having fun...drinking together... and fantastic food served excellently... with a smile

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    Thank you so much Paul G. Great to have you with us.

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    Smoke free restaurant. Great burgers. Quiet outside patio available. Very good service.

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    Great food with some fun sauces, service was also good with a clean and inviting atmosphere.

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    Shelby thank you so much.

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    A great small town country bar atmosphere with amazing food and service !!!! Definitely recommend !!!

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