Great local bar with a wonderful menu! Good service and good bar food! Parking very tight and we…read moreparked 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!

The Big Racks Burger. This thing was huge. It was cooked to a perfect medium rare as ordered. And…read morefast, it was waiting for me when I got there in 15 minutes. It's Ely, every corner of town is 15 minutes, at 25 miles an hour.

Seated quickly. I ordered the Chicken Parmigiana dinner with Salad…read more The atmosphere is open and inviting. The Salad was delicious and received quickly. The main dish was taking quite a while (at the 45 minute) mark I asked the waitress "if I ordered the wrong item?" The server went to the kitchen that reported they thought they were sold out but find one more chicken breast. It was worth the wait! Fantastic and huge. One of the best versions of that dish I've had in years. No consideration from management for the wait... I wanted to give a 5th star...

All in all. Pretty good…read more Salad was basic iceberg and some tomatoes, nothing special. The main dish was very good ( sausage penne pasta) Service was good. Nothing jumped out but was all good. The place itself is pretty nice with an eclectic decor. Prices seemed a bit high but again, all in all, for Ely it was pretty good. If we are through Ely again I'd stop and grab something

The historic Hotel Nevada converted their restaurant to a Denny's franchise a few years ago. When…read morewe asked locals for a place to eat I'm unsure why more than one of them said, "don't go to Denny's". It's convenient, breakfast is included with your room, and it's really no different than any other Denny's anywhere. We went on two consecutive mornings when we visited Ely and although the service was a little slow during the breakfast the food was well prepared, presented and the server was very courteous. The food was exactly as expected, and I can't imagine how breakfast could be much better than this anywhere else in town. It was certainly several levels above any chain hotel buffet of heated up, pre-prepared foods. Tip - when staying for the free breakfast take the option of applying five dollars off of any menu item instead of the free breakfast. It's pretty skimpy. We paid about $25 for a very nice breakfast this way. Give it a try, especially if you're staying in the hotel. There aren't a lot of other options in Ely.

We came here for dinner. It was conveniently a few minutes walk from the place I was staying at,…read moreand I had a $5 off coupon. There was plenty of tables and service as good as we were rather early. We ordered the Wild Alaska Salmon and Salmon Salad Your Way. The food was very good and filling. Knocked off a star because the waitress said we could select two sides for the Wild Alaska Salmon, but not once mentioning there was extra cost; I would have liked a heads up and not be surprised when I pay the bill.

The service was quick, they accommodated my requests and the steak was pretty good. I might be…read morespoiled with fresh salad in CA but the salad I had could use a little work and the drink menu is very limited. The vibe of eating inside of a jail cell was interesting but seemed awkward for serving guests.

Unbelievable!! The BEST Sea Scallops EVER! Go figure? Having driven nearly 300 miles on the…read more"Loneliest Highway in America," my husband and I were more than ready to find a motel and restaurant. We dined at the Ely's old jailhouse, today affectionately known as, 'Hector's Cellblock Steakhouse'. Not being in the mood for steak, I ordered the sea scallops thinking that I may be disappointed, but the menu description was irresistible. I don't know if they offer the scallops on the menu today, but I can tell you that, that day, they were absolutely the freshest I'd ever enjoyed and cooked to perfection. I think they'd have received a Michelin Star that day. I highly recommend them if still available. Wish I had a photo to share.

Stayed in Ely to break up a long drive from Craters of the Moon to Vegas. Aside from one local…read moresitting at the bar, we were the only 4 patrons on a Thursday night. Hubby likes checking out dive bars and this fit the bill. No food. Bartender didn't understand the question "What's your well whiskey or bourbon?" Blank stare. Finally asked if they had any whiskey and she pulled a bottle from the shelf. Not familiar with the brand. Wine from boxes only. Stick with beer. We would not be denied a decent time so put some credits in the music machine and played a couple games of pool. If you go with low expectations you won't be disappointed.

Club Rio is a different world altogether. https://s.yelp.com/1Jlrd6nPGa . You'd think you were…read moretransported back in time or to an alternate universe.... It's Old School club, social meeting place, karaoke bar, dance club, etc. it's SO many more things all wrapped up into one "hell of a time ". The bartenders there are "Top Notch" & can do it all: Pro mixologists, unofficial counselors, local real-time information source, super friendly, and plain down to earth party directors. Gotta give major props to Krissie the bartender who I recently met there. She is hands down the "the Total Package" and a real life "Unicorn" (see Crazy Hot Matrix). Not only a great bartender but smart, friendly, sweet, has a great attitude & personality, and works very hard to see that you have the best time ever. Oh, and by the way, she's also "drop dead" gorgeous! Definitely my favorite club in Ely, NV (pronounced: EELEE) and home of the famous "Silver State Classic Challenge" https://en.m.wikipedia.org/. Where they actually close down a 90 mile (140km) stretch of State Route 318 for a authorized time-trial "Cannonball Run " - style race that attracts racers from all over the world! So if you're ever cruising Hwy 50 in east central Nevada https://travelnevada.com/road-trips/loneliest-road-in-america/, Ely, NV & Club Rio are a definite destination you have to experience. P.S. Make sure to say "Hi" to Krissie!

Margarita's Mexican Restaurant deserves better than the 3.9 score we saw when visiting on…read moreWednesday, June 17, 2026. The location is perfect, the food was great and the customer service was very good and friendly. This was our second night staying at the Prospector Hotel. We ate dinner at Margarita's on both of our stays (within the same week going to and coming back from Idaho) with breakfast this morning on our second stay. The staff were quite friendly and all were on their game and attentive. The food was very good and abundant. I had the Mexican Rib-eye steak last night and it was cooked a perfect medium rare. Breakfast this morning was Machaca and Eggs. Lots of it perfectly cooked and great to taste. Oh, and their salsa is outstanding! We'll be back if we ever head this way again. Margarita's was outstanding and so was the Prospector Hotel and Gambling Hall. They're both a gem in north-central Nevada!

We stay in Ely twice a year on our way through to see family. Staying at the Prospector Hotel for…read morethe first time and have our dogs with us so thought it would be convenient to pick up food from the on-site restaurant. Ugh - never again. First off, the poor kid at the host desk was visible flustered. Despite only a few customers in the restaurant. He was nice, but I felt like an inconvenience. Second, there is a $1.75 charge to go. I saw it when I paid the bill and thought, okay there's paper plates and to go boxes. I get it. But in reality, there should be a discount because you don't get chips and salsa with to-go orders. Third, our dishes were packaged to go by squishing them between plates. Gross, plus we list done of our food because it stuck to the top plate. Fourth, the quality of food is severely lacking. The nacho chips are cheap, low quality tortillas that just aren't worth the calories. The top of the nachos initially apparent have a decent amount of topping, but the reality is that once the top chips were consumed, all that was left were the crumby naked chips and they weren't even crispy. The steak fajitas were "ok". But nothing great and the steak pieces were too large and difficult to chew. Next time we are in Ely, we'll try a different place.

While towing our camp trailer our truck had some mechanical problems near Majors, Brenda was…read moregracious to allow us to leave our trailer while we went to Ely for repairs. It felt good to have our trailer in a safe place. Thank you Brenda

So you are driving south of Ely on Hwy 50 or Hwy 93, and you happen to be hungry. Along comes this…read morespot where the two highways meet, and you just can't wait until you get to Ely....let me say they make a pretty good burger that will tide you over. Very friendly owner, and the inside, though it is mostly a bar atmosphere, is well worth stopping and checking out. I just love finding unique places like this.

The category Dive Bar that the Owl Club comes up under in Yelp is fitting. As far as dive bars go…read morethis ranks up there but I'm reviewing the steakhouse portion. Four of my friends and I went to dinner here last Friday night and while we were waiting to be served they were complaining about the last time they had been in and how long it took to get there food. This time was no exception. The place was somewhat busy and I believe there was only one waitress. The atmosphere was noisy, the waitress was friendly and on top of it as she could be. The food was average and took a while to get. This being said it is Eureka NV with not many choices for places to work or eat so if you decide to stop in you will have to just grin and bare it.

Two stars for being the few food spots open around noon on a Sunday afternoon and for decent food…read morein the middle of the desert. We wanted the Mexican spot next door but they were closed. There wasn't much of a choice. Service was ok, I think the poor boy was overworked managing the whole dining room himself and rude demanding customers screaming at him. Interior was nothing special, felt a little dirty. Had to ask for condiments. My hubbys cheeseburger was good but my chicken Philly cheesesteak had gigantic chicken slices so I can't pick it up and bite into it without the chicken falling out. I'm used to small, shredded pieces of chicken in a cheesesteak! Lemonade tastes like cough syrup. Afterwards, I had the worst stomachache the whole way home back to California. I know it's the desert but I would skip. PS: what is up with all the broken and chipped plates??? This shows this place truly does not care about the perception and the dining experience. Check out my broken chipped plate. My hubbys plate was worst with multiple chipped spots, can't see too well but check out his cheeseburger picture, you can see a chip on his plate.

Ordered through the app and ran inside quickly to grab a sauce I forgot. What I saw was…read moredisappointing. An older gentleman had been standing at the counter for about 20 minutes and hadn't been acknowledged at all. Staff were focused on the drive-thru and not paying attention to customers inside. When I asked if we could order at the counter, the manager came over with noticeable attitude. The gentleman ordered first, and I appreciated being able to help him get some service. Not everyone is comfortable using the kiosks, especially across different generations--and in this case, he only had cash. That should never mean being ignored. Once I got my sauce, I went back to wait for my order. The manager later came outside with a sheepish smile, which honestly felt like she knew the situation hadn't been handled well. I get that drive-thru can be busy, but completely ignoring in-store customers--especially someone waiting that long--is not okay.

The worst McDonald's ever I was driving through on my way to Seattle and the guy at the window with…read moreglasses this morning or today at noon was so freaking rude and just looks at you and gives you a dirty look doesn't say a word and I said oh, you guys forgot my large Coke so he looks at me and then he goes and gets it and he hand it to me and gives me a look. It says nothing. I said smile it's is contagious and he just stared at me and gave me another dirty look he goes. Have a great day with a smirk. They forgot my two chocolate chip cookies I paid for and they gave me a happy meal small fry that had about three french fries in it only. Terrible all around !!!

Stopping over in Eureka on a 3-week road trip and ate at one of the only two choices in town…read more Don't know how the other place is but WE WON. These folks make a fantastic chicken-fried steak, and I have never complimented a chef on steamed vegetables, but I did tonight! Partner thought his French dip was one of the best things we've eaten on the trip. If we were staying another night, we'd go back to try the Indian dishes. Highly recommend Urban Cowboy!

This was the only open bar/grill in town on a Saturday night. Stopped here on our way to Vegas…read more They brought my husband's pizza out 10-15 mins before my food, then served me a burnt burger with a thin, overripe tomato slice, unmelted cheese, and a tiny piece of wilted iceburg the size of a postage stamp. I ate maybe half of it; I was really hungry but it was basically inedible. My husband liked his pizza, but then tried to order a second beer for 20 mins before anyone would come over. The waiter started clearing our table and saying he would bring us the check. I told him to wait, because I wanted a drink, too. The one drink he brought back was not what I ordered, it was a cheaper whiskey that I've had before. I walked up to the bar thinking an honest mistake at first, and said, hey I think a mistake was made here, this drink is not what I ordered. The female bartender gaslit me and swore she poured the right whiskey I had ordered herself. I asked her to remake it for me and watched her awkwardly try to find the bottle in the back row of the bar. She poured the new drink and it was an obviously darker color than the original. I just stared at her and walked away. I drank it quickly as my husband watched the whole interaction and wanted to leave. They didn't seem to want our business-- my husband never even got his 2nd beer. On our way out, we saw several locals with great-looking burgers piled high with lettuce, melted cheese, and thick cut tomatoes. Cool, thanks, message received. We will never return.