– 11:00 p.m.ĪBOUT GOLD COUNTRY INN & CASINO: Voted an “America’s Best Value” hotel, this property offers 150 spacious, newly renovated rooms. They also cook with 130 to 150 pounds of garlic a week for their burgers, steaks and mashed potatoes! Just $29.95! Ben French, the restaurant manager, said they burn through 60 pounds of prime rib and two cases of lobster each Friday. He is a former chef, and very much enjoyed his meal.”įOOD FOR THOUGHT: Friday nights are Steak and Lobster Night at JR’s.

What a great find in Elko, Nevada! The Mustang Burger is a must-try! Pair it with their sweet potato fries or Tobasco chips.” And this from another diner: “The Urban Cowboy pizza was delicious–even by my NYC pizza-snob standards! Fabulous crust! My fiance ordered the Fish & Chips. And you can also order Buffalo here!ĭISH FROM DINERS: “Great food, friendly staff. “I’m the only one in town doing it,” said French. The Garlic Burger (below) is a popular dish, and is donned with a whole clove of garlic. “We probably sell about 300-400 Top Sirloins a week,” said Manager Ben French, who helped launch the restaurant more than 20 years ago. T-Bone, Rib-Eyes, Top Sirloins and Prime Rib. SIGNATURE DISH: JR’s is known for its steaks: 16 oz. Whatever you have a hankering for, JR’s likely has it. It’s EXACTLY what you need after a long, cramped day in the car. Food selections are the Best of the West: from burgers and sandwiches to steak and fish. SMALL BITE: JR’s Restaurant at the Gold Country Inn & Casino in Elko, Nevada, is that welcome beacon in the desert for many weary travelers on I-80.

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