The Steakhouse

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Steakhouse with Deep Nevada Roots

The Boomtown Steakhouse sits inside the Boomtown Casino Resort in Verdi, Nevada — a property with a history stretching back to the mid-1960s, when the site began as a modest truck stop along I-80 called "Bill and Effie's." What started as a pit stop for long-haul drivers has grown, through several decades of ownership changes and expansions, into a full resort destination eight minutes from downtown Reno and thirty minutes from Lake Tahoe. The steakhouse is the fine-dining centerpiece of that evolution.

Recognized for Its Wine and Its Table

The restaurant earned a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2018 — a mark of a thoughtfully assembled wine list that complements serious American cooking. More recently, diners on OpenTable awarded it a Diners' Choice distinction, with guests citing perfectly prepared steaks and exceptional service as the reasons they keep coming back. A 4.9-star guest rating reinforces what the awards suggest: this is a kitchen that takes its work seriously.

What to Expect at the Table

The menu follows the rhythm of classic American steakhouse cuisine — mouthwatering entrées, vibrant salads, decadent desserts, and weekly chef's specials crafted with local flavors, as the restaurant describes it. An Early Bird Special gives guests a reason to arrive before the evening rush. The room is part of a larger resort that includes bars, lounges, live entertainment at the Guitar Bar, and a casino floor, so the atmosphere carries an energy that a standalone restaurant rarely matches — without sacrificing the attentiveness of table service.

Part of Something Larger

Boomtown became affiliated with Best Western Hotels & Resorts in 2016, broadening its hospitality reach while keeping the steakhouse as its dining flagship. For visitors making the drive out from Reno or stopping en route to Tahoe, The Steakhouse offers a grounded, well-recognized American dining experience backed by decades of history and the kind of guest loyalty that earns awards.