Racks Bar and Grill

Tried the fried shrimp, Awful Awful burger, and Blue burger. The Shrimp was delicious, super crunchy fry on the outside and moist shrimp on the inside. We were surprised by the seasoning being like an orange chicken sauce, but it was a delectable sauce flavor. The fries are crisp, fluffy, and served unsalted. Both burgers were pretty good as well! I had the blue on the pretzel bun, it was an 8/10 as is but once I sauced up the burger it was a 10/10. Awful Awful burger was reported to me as a 9/10 as is . If we're ever going through Ely again we would definitely stop here once more . P.S. with the construction parking is encouraged on the backstreet of the Bar, and you currently have to enter through the back entrance at the time of this post.

There's a reason why this place was named "the most charming small town restaurant in Nevada" by the Food Network and it's because it really is. From the moment you walk through the front door, you really do get a warm welcoming feel that screams "locals joint" but still totally inviting to visitors passing through town. Even an hour before closing on a weeknight, the bar counter can be filled with guys sitting elbow to elbow having a cold one and talking big about their last hunt. Of course, there are tables around back and it's just a cozy. As far as food goes, I have to say that it really is a surprise at just how good it really is here and they do have a wide variety of options that can satisfy just about anyone. While Basque chorizo is always a signature of theirs, on our last visit, my wife got the Nevada Cheese Steak and I the Ruben and both were super tasty! As far as service goes, we always find it to be super fast, attentive and friendly. Parking can be a bit tough to find out front but there's plenty to be found around the corner. This is definitely a place I would highly recommend to fill your belly and relax with your favorite drink. Oh, and did I mention this place is smoke free? Yeah, kind of hard to find in a Nevada bar so there's that too. Enjoy!