J T Basque Bar & Dining Room

The wife said to me that we had to do "the experience of a true basque place." Totally glad she said that and planned this place. Awesome experience. First of all, Carrie was our server, and we couldn't have gotten better service. Thank you, Carrie, for elevating the awesome food and historical place we were in. I DID feel like an outsider lol, as everyone who sat at tables, served, passed through seemed to know each other, and gave each other hugs and asked about their family. It is definitely a local hub that us tourists should be glad we can experience. First of all, I am never going to argue with $5 Lagunitas. Great value. We both also tried the state drink, the Picon, and it was interestingly good and unique. Check that off our Nevada trip list. We did the family-style dinn

We stopped in for lunch on Saturday afternoon. Sorry no plate pictures, I had the Basco Burger which was awesome. My wife had the grilled salmon, she loved it. Washed it down with a Pincon punch, my first time trying it, tasty but don't overdo it lol

Please read this whole review** I did not catch our server’s name but she was wonderful and very polite and really the only positive thing I can say about our experience. I almost feel bad for her working in an establishment like this. I have heard so many good things about this restaurant over the years and just got around to trying it as I had to drive all the way from the north side of Spanish springs (60 miles and over an hour drive) to have one of the most disappointing experiences ever. From the moment my partner and I walked in we felt uncomfortable. Like I said at least our server was nice. Onto the food. The bread was cold, and butter also cold and hard. Our soup was decent but very bland, kind of felt like sipping like warm chicken broth with vegetables and small chunks of pas

JT Basque Restaurant and Bar delivers a classic, deeply satisfying Basque dining experience rooted in tradition, generosity, and comfort. From the moment the meal began, it was clear this is a place that respects heritage and focuses on doing simple food exceptionally well. The meal started with the soup and salad, both of which immediately set the tone. The soup was outstanding, rich, warming, and full of depth, the kind that feels slow-cooked and intentional. It was comforting without being heavy and served as the perfect introduction to the meal. The salad was fresh, crisp, and well balanced, offering a clean contrast that prepared the palate for what followed. Next came the beef stew and beans, a true cornerstone of Basque cuisine. The beef was incredibly tender, clearly braised with

Great Lil gem in Gardnerville. We will be back again. Our server Wren was so nice and took good care of us! Steak sandwich was big and tasty. Came with salad and fries. Yummy