Share a table for great tradition, good food ! " - By Barbara Wies, Reno Gazette Journal

Family owned and operated for over 50 years.
Family style Basque dining within walking distance of downtown.

During the last century, many Basque immigrants from the "Pyrennes" region of Southern France and Northern Spain settled in northern Nevada. Basque boarding houses and hotels still stand as prominent and nostalgic symbols of the Basque peoples contribution to the settlement and growth of the American West. The Santa Fe Basque Hotel in Reno, Nevada promised Basque immigrants traveling to the new country a friendly meeting place, familiar language, a warm bed and a hearty Basque dinner, all within a few blocks of the train station where many immigrants first stepped foot in Nevada to join on as ranch hands and " in the expansive cow and sheep country. Having served the Reno and Tahoe area for over fifty years, the Santa Fe Basque Hotel offers one of Nevadas¹¹ oldest traditions in dining. We welcome you to share in the tradition of family style Basque dining at this Nevada landmark. Start the evening with our favorite Basque cocktail, the "picon" at the bar. The restaurant features traditional Basque fare, served in a comfortable atmosphere that encourages you to come as you are. A healthy appetite is recommended and large parties and children are always welcome. All meals are served family style and include soup, salad, beans, french fries, wine, coffee, and ice cream or hard cheese, plus your choice of an entree and side dish from several nightly selections. Entrees offered may include steak, lamb, pork, chicken and seafood dishes. Side dishes may feature sweetbreads, tongue stew, lamb stew, Santa Fe chicken, paella, oxtail stew, or many others. Also offered are traditional desserts such as Gateau Basque, bread pudding and flan.

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