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    The Star Hotel

    4.1 (452 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Ribeye with all the sides that come as is.  Chopped, grilled garlic is awesome.  I took some to go with all the leftovers.
    Steven O.

    I was in town for work and decided to walk in as it was recommended by the team I was visiting. The food portions are enormous for anyone - but for one it was on another level. Starting with soup, salad, bread and butter. I ordered a petite ribeye and received even more food: spaghetti, beans, another chili cup, green beans, a huge handful of fries!! And the always appreciated bowl of croutons. Everyone there was very pleasant, along with the portions - I will definitely be back when I visit the site in Elko!

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    Bob K.

    Pretty average experience at the Star Hotel... definitely not worth the hype. Old-feeling dining room, noisy bar tables even though the staff is friendly and try hard. Steak was cooked well but under seasoned. Chicken was overcooked. Sides were weird... chopped up spaghetti, salty soup, white bread, fries, canned-looking beans. Wine was average (and only one from Spain). Have these folks been to the Basque region??

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    Geralyn H.

    In Elko one night on the way to SLC and asked a local which Basque restaurant would be better. It was a close call, but for atmosphere and variety of entree choices, we headed to The Star Hotel. Wednesday night and the place was packed! It's traditional family-style seating at tables for eight, but we shared a table with just another couple so there was plenty of room. Even before we order our entrees, cabbage soup arrived at the table. The soup was excellent. Of the other sides, we liked the salad (crunchy lettuce with creamy ranch-like dressing), the Basque beans (super flavorful), and the french bread. Green beans and fries were fine. The spaghetti, meh. Filet mignon was under-cooked for the order (server comped us a beer when it was pointed out to her). The fried Mountain Trout was very good. House wine as average as expected. We had a great time and would definitely recommend.

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    Dave C.

    The name listed here can be confusing. I've seen it listed as The Star Hotel Basque Dining to make it clearer it is a restaurant. Which it is. Not a hotel. My wife and I went for dinner and sat in a high-top table close to the bar. See... the way it works for dinner is that you pick your entree and then get cabbage soup, salad, and a few sides to share. The entree was excellent. Their house drink was great. Dessert was big and tasty. The sides were just ok. Friendly service. We got live music come in at 6:00! The place was packed when we were there.

    Pork chops - there were two of these!
    Kristie W.

    Looking for a hearty Basque feast? This place delivers. We had the garlic steak and pork chops - massive portions with green beans, Basque beans, spaghetti, fries, salad, and really good cabbage soup. The Picon Punch is not for the faint of heart, you will want to let the ice melt a bit unless you want some serious kick. This gem in the heart of Elko is a must-try.

    Stephen S.

    Everyone was raving about how amazing the food is at the Star Hotel. I was rather disappointed. If you love restaurants that serve large quantities of food then you will love this place. Your meal comes with cabbage soup, salad, green beans, spaghetti, beans, and french fries as a side. It's served family style where you share. All of the tables are long so you could end up sitting next to someone else. I ordered the steak sandwich and thought it didn't have a lot of flavor. There is very few parking out front so we had to park a couple blocks away. It's right next to a few brothels which might make parking awkward if you're with kids. The Basque style dining served in a family setting was a fun experience, but not something I would do again.

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    John G.

    As always... delicious food and fantastic service...the guys and I enjoyed. One ordered the T-bobe, another ordered the steak sandwich and two of us had the Baked Lamb with a few Picon Punches. One day I'll figure out the secret behind this baked lamb...so fall off the bone delightful. Aloha and Mahalo much for another super visit.

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    Andy W.

    The Star Hotel brings family style to a whole new level. Basque food in the desert, who could ask for anything more. They start you off with a welcoming tureen of cabbage soup, dense bread, and tasty, cold salad. When entrees come, they bring you additional sides: chickpeas, baked beans, fries, spaghetti with meat sauce, and green beans, which they should banish from the menu. The petite lamb chops were anything but-- 16 oz cooked to medium perfection and spiced just right with a heaping helping of roasted garlic on top. You don't need desert, but can't go wrong with a piece of cheesecake. I saw enormous lobster tails pass my table and crab legs as well. Impossible to leave here hungry. Also have beer wine and cocktails. Eating here made my long drive through the desert a bit more palatable. Don't miss this place. It is special.

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    Jennifer K.

    We arrived early before the crowds came in. Our server greeted us the water, bread/butter and soup. We orders Cocktails and viewed the menu. I ordered the filet, my dining companions ordered the shrimp and the other one ordered the prime rib. We enjoyed our salads next, then the sides came out. Our entrees followed soon after. The whole meal and the ambiance of the restaurant was enjoyable!

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    Teresa F.

    The Star Hotel has all you want to see in a Basque restaurant: 'hotel' in it's name a bar just inside the door; a crowd enjoying picon punch waiting for the dining room to open; a dinning room with shared tables and Basque memorabilia. Soup comes quickly to the table here. A light vegetable soup eases the appetite to all the other sides. The sides of salad, bread, beans, green beans, sphagetti and fries were fine. I had the pirk loin, which resembled more like a thick pork shoulder steak. Roasted garlic is offered with no additional charge. The pork was very tender, juicy, and flavorfu. We shoulde have shared this dish. Service was very good in a busy place.

    Michael B.

    Bring your appetite! Good time! Staff is excellent, food was great. Proud to be basque!

    Alicia W.

    We were in town for a wedding and The Star was a big part of the weekend! I'm told that this is an iconic spot. We started out here on a Friday night for a welcome party. The place was still open for business, our group mostly stayed in the front by the bar. The inside walls are decorated with countless quirky items, you could come here multiple times and still be finding new things to look at. Despite how busy they were at the bar, we didn't have to wait long for drinks. The drinks were very cheap, we're talking like $5 for a cocktail. The wine I ordered was almost up to the brim of the glass. No wonder people love coming here for drinks! Some friends ate dinner here too and said it was incredible, especially the steak. There was some downtime in between the wedding and the reception the next day, so we came back here for some more drinks and hanging out. The reception had The Star do their catering, so all got to enjoy some of their food as well! The food included salad, pasta salad, chicken tenders, fries, and NY steak sandwiches. The steak sandwiches were served with their signature garlic and even had a roasted jalapeno pepper which was quite spicy! I was a little nervous to have a steak sandwich, thinking it would be a tough meat to eat as a sandwich. However, it was sooo tender and was actually really easy to eat as a sandwich! All the food we had was delicious, even their signature salad dressing. We had a great experience with The Star throughout the weekend, I can see why it is a staple in Elko. I'll plan to come back for a dine-in dinner next time we are here to get the full experience!

    Amy R.

    This place is a MUST when driving through Elko. My husband loves the steak sandwich, I love all the sides. The Cabbage soup is so yummy!

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    Delicious food and loved the cabbage soup! Great atmosphere and friendly staff and customers. Can't wait to return if only for the soup!!

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    Thank you for the great review, Richard! We appreciate it.

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    Thank you for the 5-star review, Dave!

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    Most amazing food in this hemisphere and the service is right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    What a compliment!! Thank you, Jeff!

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    Thanks for the great review, Eric! We appreciate you dining with us!

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    Thanks for the kind review, Robin! Hope to welcome you back soon. :)

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    Always a good time at The Star. Good food and reasonable pricing makes this place a repeat attraction for my Elko trips.

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    Soup, salad, bread, chickpeas, green beans, baked beans, spaghetti and French fries - then the entree.

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    Love it - thanks, Rick!

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    I wish there where places like this in the city. Will stop by anytime in Elko. Tongue sandwich and bread pudding are a must!

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    Thank you, Jordan! We look forward to hosting you again in the future.

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    Super disappointed in this Basque restaurant. The bread was stale -and the meat quality was subpar. The whole meal was underwhelming.

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