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Ellis Island Restaurant: Restaurant Reviews


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  • Cuisines: American, Mexican, Continental
  • Average price*: $ 10

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I thought it was awful

Ellis Island Restaurant

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1 of 5 stars
KnowingMeKnowingYou   6 contributions
Jersey, Channel Islands
Nov 29, 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

Having read the good reviews on here I wanted to try it for myself and was really disappointed with the food but not with the service which was good.

I went for breakfast and ordered the breakfast special which was 2 buttermilk pancakes, scrambled egg and bacon.

The pancakes were tasteless and tough, the eggs looked like they had been made the previous week and the bacon was swimming in grease.

I had terrible stomach ache afterwards and spent most of the afternoon in the bathroom.

I will not go again next time I am in Vegas.

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Out of the way but ok

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3 of 5 stars
luv2travel1963   34 contributions
Pennsylvania
Nov 24, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

We went to Ellis Island Restaurant Nov. 17th, 2008 around 3:30 pm. because we had seen the advertisement online before we went to Vegas. No lines, pretty empty at that time which is great. We was too early for the BBQ specials but got the Steak Special. Since I like mine Well done it came out very tough and Dry. My Husband likes his medium and he was quite pleased with his. The salad was just lettuce and maybe a tomato which should be against the law. lol
It's out of the way if you have to walk, but good prices. Our waitress was very nice and friendly. I wouldn't go back but I'm sure my Husband would.

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Great place for the $$$

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4 of 5 stars
armydude_52   5 contributions
San Antonio, TX
Nov 19, 2008

My wife and I went here for the cheap food and what a treat, they had $1 microbrews that were very tasty. Beware of really drunk old men who are there only for the cheap beer unless your 6'5 235 like me. Otherwise, the good food and great beer at bargain prices make it worth the trip.

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Great Old School Vegas - Must eat steak...

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5 of 5 stars
lindymae   92 contributions
Denver, CO
Nov 13, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

Ask for the steak special, it's only $7, but it's not on the menu. The steak was great, not some flat little piece of beef you'd get at Denny's. This was a hunk of flesh an inch and half thick, cooked perfectly. The sides were all unexpectedly flavorful as well. And don't forget the microbrew pint that's included. Sweet deal.
Super friendly staff.

We all loved it. Go for the food, stay for the kitch.

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Pretty good for the price.

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4 of 5 stars
rjcvg   13 contributions
cincinnati
Nov 4, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

Not a bad place to get a fairly good meal at a descent price. Had the steak special for $7. Sirlion, potato, beans, and salad. Nice size steak too.
Had to wait about 45 min. for a table for 6 people however. This was at 6 PM though. Had the casino right there so that was one way to pass the time.

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Ellis Island Restaurant Address

4178 Koval Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89109 Tel: (702) 733-8901
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