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Ellis Island Casino & Brewery
Categories: Arts & Entertainment Casinos Food Breweries Restaurants Canadian (Traditional) Casinos, Breweries, Canadian (Traditional) [Edit]
4178 Koval LnLas Vegas, NV 89109
Neighbourhood: Eastside
(702) 733-8901
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 6 am - 6 am
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage, Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Price Range:
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$
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Late Night, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
649 reviews for Ellis Island Casino & Brewery
Review Highlights
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"Excellent Prime Rib, fresh sides & great service." In 58 reviews -
"They do have a Metro Pizza which is great." In 9 reviews -
"Definitely my new favorite cheap eats place in Vegas." In 17 reviews
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649 reviews in English
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Review from Drew M.
I thought by day 3/4 in our Vegas trip I would be totally spent, but something about Ellis island infused me with all sorts of energy. Maybe it was the gigantic turkey leg, maybe it was the raffle with tons of gifts, or maybe it was the free beer. All I can say is, it WASN'T the hot dog eating contest... as cool as it was to watch, I felt physically ill and I wasn't even participating!
What Ellis Island may lack in the big strip pizazz, it makes up for in charm and guile. Cheap, delicious food, karakoe, and a super friendly staff all make for a great experience. We were fortunate enough to meet Mike who was running the event we attended, and he was a total boss. We were totally taken care of, and even obliged in our ridiculous scavenger hunt requests.
I know that Vegas is known for good customer service, but I guess I just did not expect to be so warmly welcomed throughout my stay. This event was just a great example of the kind of things I enjoy; a backyard BBQ feel with a live band, great food, great friends, and a fantastic host. I even won some money at the Blackjack table. It doesn't get any better than this.
Turkey Leg!
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Review from Christy h.
Portland, OR
5/23/2012
I came here for a yelp elite event and had a great time! We went on a Saturday for a "beach" party. Drinks were on the house at the outside bar they had set up and food was $5 for ribs, polish sausage, hot dog, or a giant turkey leg. Meat came with a small corn on the cob and a small side of potato salad. Food was cheap and tasty. The turkey leg was huge and super tasty! Corn and potato salad were done just right. Especially the potato salad! The beer was okay. It is brewed on site but was lacking some flavor. The IPAD was a bit too light. The Weiss was good in flavor but needed a little more of a kick.
I tried some of the pizza inside as well. It was great! I ordered the cheese and also had a slice of mushroom because it was so amazing!
The atmosphere is nice inside. Small and quaint. A few black jack tables. One roulette table and a ton of slot machines.
Thanks for a great time and reasonable prices! I will return for sure!! -
Review from Mish M.
5/23/2012 1 Check-in Here
Beer and BBQ: two of my very favorite things in life. Lucky for me, Ellis Island serves up both for a great price!
I went to their summer kick-off beach party, where us Elite Yelpers were treated to a fab VIP section and great deals. They really took care of us! They offered a choice of BBQ selections and sides - I chose the ribs with corn and coleslaw. I admit, I had been drinking, and when I'm drinking everything tastes amazing, but daaaaaaamn, those were some good ribs! They were perfectly sauced and cooked just right. Their regular beer prices are super reasonable, and their beer is brewed right there on-site. I'm from Portland, aka Microbrew Capital of the World, so their beers didn't rock my world, but they were still pretty good. I tried their hard lemonade though, and I had to put it down - icky.
The casino is smaller and definitely more dive-y, but they've got some of the newer slots and low-limit table games. I had a great time while I was here and I'll definitely be back. -
Review from Bridget P.
Santa Monica, CA
5/23/2012 1 Check-in Here
The party that Ellis Island hosted was one of the highlights of my Yelp Spring Break trip!
I had never heard of this place, it's off the strip (but not by much), older, and divey. They were hosting a BBQ that us yelpers were invited to as part of our trip. For $5 each, we got a combo of a choice of ribs, burger, hot dog, or turkey leg, potato salad, and corn on the cob. Plus, there was free beer and Malibu shots all night. Can you see why we all decided to come here?
We rounded up a crew of elites and made our way over. Of course I had to get the turkey leg, because, when do you ever get to walk around biting from a big ol' turkey leg?? It was great but the ribs were my favorite, with a sweet, smoky flavor and falling off the bone. As others here have said, good BBQ is hard to find and Ellis Island really makes themselves stand out.
We signed up for the players club so we could enter a raffle, and we got to watch a hot dog eating contest, dance, get more free beers, and just hang out. I didn't gamble, but the casino is darker and smaller than most casinos. Staff was very friendly and welcoming to us, too. I would definitely come back here for the summer events they host, or just for the food! Great BBQ, cheapness, hospitality, and great times. -
Review from Ben K.
Las Vegas, NV
5/20/2012 1 Check-in Here
With so many Steak and Eggs deal in town, it's hard to know which one to choose. I'd have to say Ellis Island's Steak and Eggs are great.
Let's talk about the restaurant itself; it's located about one block away from the Strip, so it's relatively close to all the big hotels. If you're out on the Strip late at night, maybe just got done with clubbing or meeting some friends and want to get some grub at a decent price, this would be my first choice. Yep, and I said grub :) So don't expect any fine-dining steakhouse quality, but it's a great fixer at 2am in the morning when you don't want to settle with pizza or McDonalds.
In fact, I'd give the food more credit than just that. It's a lively little place to chat and enjoy a good dish while at it. The Steak and eggs portion are really great for the price. It's definitely filling and the steak is juicy and well-cooked. The service is what you expect at a casino; fast and friendly.
My only complaint would be that Ellis Island is really showing its age. I don't know how old the building is but everything, including the casino, interior, and restaurant just seems a little aged. But of course, that can be charming as well, just depends how you look at it.
So where am I gonna go after I see Deadmau5 or Redfoo at Marquee at 2am in the morning? This place of course! Also, now that I think about it, it's probably even walking distance from Marquee (Although being a pedestrian at 2 in the morning on the Las Vegas Strip is probably not a good idea). -
Review from Chi T.
Temple City, CA
5/23/2012
Now, if you're on a budget, but would still like to have steak, then head here. They have the steak meal for $7.99 (I think, may be more, but it's still less than $10). It comes with their own brewed beer, so you're basically getting a steak with your beer. For the price, the steak is pretty good, well seasoned, and not chewy. It also comes with two side orders, so you really can't beat that. Unfortunately, I can't comment on the other menu items, because I've only had the steak special.
So, if you're looking for a cheap steak place, then make sure you give this place a try. It's definitely worth it. -
Review from May A.
Cafe yay!
There were a number of food places in this casino. We ended up in the Cafe. The selection of food here was great and the affordable price even better! I had the pork chops meal for something like $8.99. No wonder the place always had long waiting lists... it goes by pretty fast, though, and we were seated quickly (10 min wait). Service was good. Not located on the strip but worth visiting if looking for a cheap place to eat. -
Review from Ed A.
5/23/2012 1 Check-in Here
The wait here for the BBQ restaurant can be over 2 hrs long. It seems better between 2 and 4pm. They have their own brewery. This is dive-y feeling casino with a few hipsters around. It's very mellow, though feels darker then most other places. During the warmer times of the year they have outdoor events, like hot dog eating contests. They steak house here is also very good, with a minimal line. This is a must try place in LV. One of my favorite.
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Review from Lorrie Y.
Temecula, CA
5/21/2012 1 Check-in Here
This place is great if you go with the right expectations. The service is pretty poor but everything else is amazing. $5 black jack tables on a Friday night and an amazing steak and egg breakfast special. Not only is it really cheap ($5.99) but it is really good!
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Review from Michael K.
Las Vegas, NV
My favorite housemade root beer in town, 2 bucks for a big ole glass. It's really good.
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Review from Leslie G.
5/2/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Cheap beers is the main reason to come here...I think? $2 for a 20 oz "microbrew." Unfortunately, the beers I tried (IPA and Amber) were nuttin' special. $2 is a fair price.
The craps table was closed at about 11 pm on a Friday night. We had a group of 5 people just dying to lose some money playing craps. They still wouldn't open the table, and were all put off that we would even dare ask. Hmph! Undeterred, we played a bit of blackjack...until the pit boss told us the table was going to be closed after that deck. What the heck! This is the only casino in Vegas that will actively try to not take your money, no matter how badly you want to get rid of it.
We took our business elsewhere. Mediocre beers, dummies running the tables, and tons and tons of cigarette smoke. I don't have a reason to go back. -
Review from Anthony M.
Chicago, IL
I am always a little scared of the off strip casinos but I really liked this place.
The front bar has Karaoke 7 nights a week until 3am and I really enjoyed it. I must say that the first couple of singers had dark sides to them...Sound Garden, Metallica, etc... I instantly knew this was not a happy let's sing pop and love songs kind of crowd. This was pretty dark hard core singing. I was just amazed that the screaming and voices were dead on. It was a little refreshing for me, then the typical singers I encounter.
The bartenders were a little disconnected. It seems like they were making drinks for other people outside the bar. There was a secret window where "OPD" went...what you don't know what that means? Okay fine "Other Peoples Drinks!" Now are you down with me? It was like you needed a road flare to get there attention and I was sitting at the bar. Plus there is a 10 buck min for a tab on credit card. Also do not start a tab with the waitress and then order a drink from the bartender because they do not work well together. Okay as I'm writing this sober I'm realizing this paragraph deserves like one star.
I need to get back to my happy spot...good cold fresh micro brew beer flowing from taps behind the bar. I wish the tap was on my side. I also wish the bathroom was closer because I needed to return the beer back to nature. So I went on my walk through the casino. I loved it. As I walked around, I noticed 5 buck blackjack...it was over $25 back at our big casino on the strip. I love that these little places have low starting limits. If I was Mayor of Funtown I would make a law that said there will be no set table bets. Hey if I wanna gamble a buck why can't I? Why are you forcing me to lose more money?
I think this place is a find and I can hardly wait to come back here but I'm going to need to start working on some dark songs to sing or I might get kicked out. -
Review from Susan L.
4/28/2012 1 Check-in Here
If you want to know where all the cab drivers hang out early in the morning ....this is the place! It was tough to find parking so we just parked in the garage. We came here for the steak and egg special it was $9.99 when we went. There was like a 15 minute wait ! The potatos that came with the meal were tasty and a nice golden brown. The steak was a little too cooked for me. I like my steak to be a little pink inside.
We almost left without paying because the alarm went off saying to evacuate the building. It was a false alarm though. If you want a break from the prices on the strip this is a decent place to go.Listed in: What's Crackin?
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Review from Clarece S.
Las Vegas, NV
5/5/2012
Being in Ellis Island, the cafe is surprising nicely decorated with an old steakhouse feel. The ventilation is also good so you're not aware that you're breathing in smoke from the slot area.
The $7.99 steak special is not on the menu, but it's advertised everywhere in the casino and on the TV in the cafe so you can't miss it. It's a 10 oz sirloin filet that comes with soup/salad and a choice of potatoes including baked. My friend ordered the $12.99 prime rib dinner which includes soup/salad, choice of potatoes including baked and either a root beer or an Ellis Island beer (no substitution). The sirloin was ok once I drenched it with A1 steak sauce, but if you're here drunk or after a late night partying, you probably won't care. If you're looking for a dinner meal like I was, go for the prime rib dinner. It has good flavors and is juicy, but best part of the dinner is the beer which is brewed right in Ellis Island and has won numerous awards. The prime rib dinner will make sure you're full as you can be. -
Review from Ol B.
San Jose, CA
4/25/2012 1 Check-in Here
In A Nutshell:
*Luckily, we were taken here by a local ;)
*You can't beat $5.99 steak and eggs meal in expensive LV.
Overall, I'm coming here anytime I'm back in town. $5.99, $5.99! -
Review from Anastasia S.
Youngtown, AZ
4/2/2012
Must go place when in LV, NV.
$7.99 Steak Dinner (not on the menu)
10-ounce filet-cut steak
Served with salad
Side of Vegetables
Potato (Mashed or Baked)
Rolls/Bread for Table
Your choice of an Ellis Island microbrew beer or rootbeer
The wait is never long, and feels like a place where the locals go to play and eat.
It is about .5 mile East of the strip and well worth the short walk.
Service is great! -
Review from Jannifer H.
San Francisco, CA
This place is soooo GOOD and sooooo CHEAP!
Venue: Slightly off the strip. Best to just take the taxi there. The restaurant is inside an old ghetto casino. Old casino diner type place. Came here on thurs 12am no wait.
Service: Very friendly staff.
Food:
King cut prime rib (http://www.yelp.com/bi...) - $12.99 Comes with a tall sized beer and salad. Salad was nasty should have opt-in for soup. Prime rib was Really really GOOD! Especially for the price!! It's definitely way better than prime rib they serve at the buffets in vegas. Nice, Juicy and Tender..
Ny steak and eggs special (http://www.yelp.com/bi...) - $5.99 (Only on Weekdays 11pm-11am and Weekends 11am-2pm) A decent sized juicy and tender steak. Comes with eggs any style, toast, and hashbrown. The food quality was definitely way better than other cheap steak places.
Price: CHEAP!
Overall: Would definitely want to come back every time I go to Vegas. -
Review from Julie L.
3/29/2012 1 Check-in Here
I'm going to be reviewing not the actual casino, but the BBQ restaurant they have here. That was pretty amazing. You get some awesome cheap beer and amazing (and wonderfully priced) BBQ. PS. Get a players card.
I ordered a half-rack of ribs and they accidentally gave me a full rack of ribs. They charged me for a half-rack, though. That was awesome, to say the least.
My three guy friends all got the chicken and ribs combo. I would never have been able to finish it. So there's plenty of food in the combo deal for you boys to get full on.
I am definitely excited to be back for it.
Also, it opens at 4pm but you might wanna get there at 3pm to get a number or else the wait time will be awful. We got in very quick since my friend and I went there around 3. After you finish, please skedaddle so they can serve the line :). -
Review from Amber V.
San Bernardino, CA
3/27/2012
Vegas, Vegas, Vegas!
Went last year, stayed at Hooters with free rooms and good accommodations. We were looking for a good steak and egg breakfast place, locally and the operator at Hooters told us we HAVE to go to Ellis Island. We listened...
It was AMAZING! $5.99 for a good size piece of steak, eggs, potatoes and toast is too good to be true! I ordered a bloody mary, it was 4.50! Haha, this place is so cheap and awesome.
Old school for sure!!! But you have to "ask" for the special. Enjoy! -
Review from Westie W.
Kensington, CT
Updated - 4/11/2012 17 photos
We had a late breakfast at Ellis with each of us ordering easy over eggs, wheat toast and breakfast potatoes. The meal and service were pretty good though just a little less so than on recent visits.
A 2.5 rating would be appropriate.4 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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11/9/2011
A rating of 2.5 would be more appropriate. We ordered our standard breakfast on this trip -… Read more »
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Review from Nicky N.
5/12/2012
Great ribs, what more can I say.
The wait is about the only negative.
The price is a big positive 15.99 for a full slab with all the sides.
Get there early and get a number. -
Review from Julie W.
Las Vegas, NV
4/27/2012 3 Check-ins Here
We go for the karaoke and the cheap beer. Always have had a good time, except for the last time I went. The cocktail waitress in the karaoke bar was horrible. For some reason she thought it was ok to tip herself with our change, she would keep at least a dollar for herself instead of allowing us to tip her. . . and she was over charging us for our drinks. . . like seriously overcharging. We finally got it figured out with the bartender who happily refunded our money, and we just started giving our waitress exact change for our drinks.
The KJ on the weekdays needs an attitude adjustment too. . . He has favorites that he lets sing over and over again, yet the new people or people that don't go 3 times a week aren't even given a chance.
The rest of the casino is nothing to really get excited about. . . although from my experience most of the bartenders are really cool.
Overall. . . if you go to karaoke on the weekends or just stick to the bar you should have a pretty good time -
Review from Jodi M.
Perris, CA
4/9/2012
My friend and I are addicted to karaoke, so while in Las Vegas we had to get our fix. Ellis Island was close to our hotel so we gave it a try on a Saturday night. The drink prices were very cheap and parking was great.
Service was very slow, due to a huge crowd and 2 waitresses for the entire place. The crowd was noisy and the stage was located so anyone sitting on our side couldn't see the singers. Bathrooms were way on the other side of the cassino from the karaoke bar. The KJ was nice, but the song selection was VERY limited...my top 3 choices (sung at numerous other venues...nothing unusual). The worse part was the smoke, though. I think close to half the crowd was smoking and there wasn't sufficient ventilation to handle it. We aren't smokers, and had to walk outside several times because we actually started feeling light headed and ill. No bueno!
Next trip to Vegas we will try another venue. -
Review from jimbo l.
Temple City, CA
4/3/2012 2 Check-ins Here
For some unknown reason, I have an affinity for this place.
What is it? It's a dive-casino. Yes, sort of like a dive bar, but a dive casino. It's small, dark, worn down, and not-so-easy on the eyes. But I like coming down here to get away from the strip every once in a while.
Its a local spot. I think their biggest draw is their restaurant, which always has great deals for steak (it's something like 7 bucks) and you get a salad and some other things with it. Everything is very cheap here.
If you have never been and decide on coming, don't have any expectations. Don't expect great service, valet, or pretty cocktail waitresses. Come here because you want a cheap meal and to take an escape from fantasy and step into reality, for only a minute. -
Review from Tara T.
Huntington Beach, CA
3/21/2012
I came here on a saturday afternoon and it was my first time there. HOUR AND A HALF WAIT?!?! There was a big long booth and 4 tables open? You kidding me?
I'd like to give zero stars on the service because let me tell you, I have never experience the type of service they were giving that day. Dora, the hostess had an attitude on her. Every so often I would check about how much longer until our number will be called and she said "I am sorry I cannot give you that estimiate because it depends on how fast people eat." Really?
Then our number was skipped because she said they had to get the table ready but there was two other tables ready, I didn't understand it. I saw a customer trying to ask her a question and she turned her back at him and was like you need to go talk to your waiter and the customer was so upset, he just walked away. I think Dora should brush up on her customer service skills and be a little more happier next time.
I gave 2 stars and put up with the wait because I heard the food was worth it. In the end I was very satified with the food but it just didn't seem like a happy environment. The place seemed stressed out. -
Review from Henry T.
3/27/2012 1 Check-in Here
$5.99 steak and eggs deal that you won't see posted anywhere, not even on their menu. I couldn't believe it. My bro recommended it to me and I had to text him to double check it was true because I didn't see it anywhere! Asked the lady at the front just to make sure it was still going and she confirmed it.
There was very little wait and the server took our orders quickly and the steak came out reasonably fast. The main issue I have here is that they do not know how to cook their steaks consistently. My friend ordered his steak rare and got it medium rare. I ordered mine medium rare and got it done medium well. My other friend ordered hers well done and got medium rare. No, our plates were not mixed up, the little fork thingies on the steaks indicated how they were cooked. None of them were correct.
Anyway, the eggs were great and the potatoes were excellent! Well cooked and reasonably spiced. I think the potatoes are the hidden gem in this deal (it should be called steak, eggs and potatoes!) They also give you 2 slices of bread (4 pieces) along with jelly. They layer a ton of butter onto the bread too.
Oh yeah, there's always a couple homeless people on the sidewalk in front of the 7-Eleven. They wanted to trade me some change for my tie. LOL
TIP: Late night munchies? No worries $5.99 steak and eggs waiting for you--they're open 24 hours! -
Review from Tiffany L.
San Diego, CA
3/24/2012
The perfect place to go to after a club or late at night because it is 24 hours. It's tacky looking and definitely doesn't look nice. The service wasn't amazing, but they did pay attention to us. However, where else can you get decent steak in the middle of the night?
One star for being open late, one star for being cheap, one star for quick service, and one star for decent food. You seriously get what you paid for. The food that we ordered were not on the menu, but they definitely do serve it.
$3.99- Scrambled eggs, potatoes, toast with butter, and medium well steak:
I didn't want to eat too much so I opted for the steak and egg. It was definitely not of best quality. Next time, I will definitely pay $2 more for the better version.
$7.99- Mash potatoes, string beans, much better medium steak:
This was the best deal! You get the mash potatoes, string beans, steak, a beer (or root beer), and a side salad (or soup). What a fantastic deal! The steak is definitely better than the $3.99 steak. I was literally in love with the steamed string beans (from frozen packages). It was just so juicy (but we all know that it is just the melted ice).
Overall: Great place for cheap food late at night! -
Review from Andy N.
Updated - 2/14/2012 3 photos
Dear Ellis Island,
Your secret menu (which has now been raised by an entire dollar) of $7.99 steaks has kept me captivated for as long as I can remember entertaining myself in Vegas. When my friends and I left TAO and got back to our hotel at 2AM... only to pass out and be woken up an hour later for talks of the munchies, we knew there was only one place to go, and it was you.
With that said, I like to issue my deepest apologies to that amazingly patient and kind gentlemen of a server that allowed me to make a fool of myself on the table. I knew from the moment that soup came out to accompany my post-midnight steak deal that I had taken too many AMFs earlier.
Thank you for bringing out those piles and piles of napkins for me, and that extra glass of water to help me in my drunken state. Thank you for being so awesome and making sure that I was not going to die in your restaurant. I'm sure you've seen it day and night, but let me tell you, I appreciated it.
Thank you for also bringing out my pint of beer anyways. You knew that I'd still be down to drink it even after making a mess of myself. And of course, thank you to my fellow friends and Yelp buddies for ensuring that we still had a good time.
I always loved your steak deal. And I'm sure the next time I'm in Vegas, I'll be coming back sometime past 3 in the morning just to get it. Cause really- that's the best time to. Hopefully next time I will be sober enough to actually take a bite out of that steak.
But I had it in the morning, and let me tell you, it was still good!
Love,
Andy1 Previous Review: Show all »
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4/26/2010
WOW... Definitely check this place out for a cheap steak dinner, 24 hours a day.
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Review from Tonie P.
Las Vegas, NV
3/2/2012
This is a little favorite of ours. Their restaurant has all the right combinations of comfort food. You can't beat the prices and everyone is always so nice (at least when we've been there).
It's a little hole in the wall place, but we've always had pretty good experiences. -
Review from Ernie C.
Danville, CA
4/10/2012
I couldn't find a separate entry for the BBQ restaurant inside Ellis Island, but it's a must go joint. Head toward the Metro Pizza Counter and take a right at the beer fermenters and you're there. They open at 4PM and it pays to get there early. I went on a Tuesday night, got there about 5:30 and had to wait an hour. Really, really good BBQ ribs and chicken.
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Review from Melissa C.
Henderson, NV
4/25/2012
Decent beer, good variety of restaurants, and even better gaming promos make this a good choice for doing Vegas on a budget! My out of town guests have enjoyed taking advantage of the deals here. It's also a popular spot with locals.
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Review from Peter P.
Came for their prime rib after a night of partying at Marquee, but they were all out and weren't making anymore until lunch time. I guess prime rib isn't in high demand at 4am?
A seemingly hopeless situation was salvaged by their $4.99 Steak & Eggs. Yup. For less than one hand of Black Jack, you can get a thin but juicy piece of steak (best rare or medium rare), two eggs your way, hash browns and toast. It's delicious and you don't even have to be drinking to think so! Service was quick and our waiter was friendly and joked around with us.
Never going to Denny's again.Listed in: Viva Las Vegas!
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Review from Tida C.
Las Vegas, NV
Cheap Beer & Cheap Steak and Eggs & Great Customer service, don't judge a book by its cover.
First off I'm hard to please when it comes to steak and eggs grave yard specials. Its pretty much a Vegas night out tradition for Vegans to go out & party it up and grab steak and eggs after. Like I said I'm hard to please, even at 3 in the morning with my steak and eggs but Ellis Island didn't disappoint. Every steak and eggs place I go to serves a steak, 2 eggs, some toast, and hash browns... ew. I'm not much of a fried food person. So I always ask for mashed potatoes, usually I get a no or my waiter gives me a hard time for switching out my hash browns for mash potatoes. Either telling me they have to charge me extra or just a flat out no. BUT at Ellis island my waiter started to say no but they said "he'll see what he could do" Which I thought was super nice because I later found out they don't make mashed potatoes at 3am LOLListed in: Barflys Galore!
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Review from Roman T.
1/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
This is THE place to get good and CHEAP steak!
Depending on when you go, you have two choices:
$4.99 Steak, eggs, hash-browns and toast
(Only on Weekdays 11pm - 11am; Weekends 11am - 2pm.)
Or
$7.99 Steak special. Comes with veggies, mashed potatoes(or fries or baked) and a beer/root beer.
We were here twice and both times I had the $7.99 special. The mashed potatoes were damn good. The steak was perfectly medium rare (though my other friends were not as lucky, so it's kind of a hit/miss but they come fairly close to what you order). Their hefeweizen was alright.
The best part about this place is that you can eat for free. I'm not sure if it was a special or not, but after we ate, we went to the other side of the casino and signed up for the membership. It's free to signup and you get $10 of free game play. You play a bit and you have a chance of winning a couple of bucks, then just cash out and you just got yourself a free dinner. :)
I'm definitely going to come back to this place. -
Review from Shawn C.
San Jose, CA
2/15/2012 1 Check-in Here
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas...what a pity, if only I could bring back gallons of beer from Ellis Island.
I came here for the first time for breakfast. While everyone else had scrambled eggs and bacon, we had the $8 steak special with a glass of beer. Steak is good for its dirt-cheap price, but the green beans were pretty awesome - buttery and tasty.
Beer takes the main stage here. This place has one of the best beers of microbrews anywhere. The amber ale I got was so nicely balanced. However, amble ale is hard to make, and sometimes they do taste over-roasted. The other killer beer is the light lager, which has such an intense smell and taste of sweet malt (for a "light" beer, no less). The hefe and dark beer are all really good (well, fresh hefe are usually good), but light lager and amber ale are always the first two I get.
During subsequent visits, I've come to realize that their pizza is good and the bbq ribs meal is awesome (this is another semi-hidden secret). This place is a cult. -
Review from Brian H.
This place is seriously the best deal in Vegas period. Going to Ellis Island for breakfast/brunch and to play cheap blackjack is a ritual among my friends. As soon as you walk in, you will know why because there is always a wait of 30mins or longer at this establishment. If you are reading this review, I'm sure you are all aware of the $5.99 steak and eggs deal (not on the menu) as well as the 7.99 steak dinner deal. I get these every time I'm in Vegas.
Service is good. Just be aware that it may be slow depending on how many ppl are there. But you're in Vegas, I'm sure you can find a way to kill some time. By the way, they brew their own beer which is great to be honest. Seriously this place is a gem. -
Review from Mikee W.
Rowland Heights, CA
3/24/2012 2 Check-ins Here
$5.99 steak and eggs. Gotta ask for it. Not listed on their menu but it's always available. Whether you come in for breakfast or stumble in after getting your drink on. Their customer base is also pretty diverse although there's an old people diner kind of feel to it. But enough about that, steak and eggs! Comes with potatoes and toast. Service is decent and they serve your party's order at the same time so it might take a while for your order to arrive. Also worth noting that we waited 45 minutes for a table. Seemed like their standard for a Sunday brunch since there were so many other people waiting. They could use more servers though, as the wait was definitely not due to lack of tables.
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Review from Van P.
Orange County, CA
12/26/2011
YOU NEED to check out their Ribs & BBQ restaurant here. It's hella yummy & delicious !! The staff is really nice too (don't know if it was because we were Asian too).
We stumbled upon this place when we were looking for their prime ribs eatery but we were in a hurry so we decided to just eat here. Boy did we make a good decision !!
The prices here are sooooo inexpensive especially for RIBS in VEGAS !! $14 for a full rack? Hellooooo sweet deal !!
Btw, this restaurant is strictly 21+ and YES they check almost everyone's ID !! We got away with a 18 year old in our group. Shhhh don't tell them !!
This eatery is small....literally bout 15 tables? We had to wait for like 10 minutes which wasn't so bad. Upon seating, we ALL ordered either the half rack for $9 or the full for $14. I was SUPER starving so I got the full rack.
OMG THE RIBS ARE SO FREAKIN DELICIOUS !! The meat was tender and juicy with the bbq sauce oozing out. yummmm !! The ribs came with corn, bean soup, and coleslaw. ALL FOR $14??? WOW sucha good deal !!
Ok ok I must admit we got some favoritism from the staff since we had Filipino friends in our group, and the staff was Filipino too. BUT I did notice they were very nice & accommodating with ALL the guests. We just got something extra special. =P
For the superb price & high quality of the meat, this place is a bang for your fuck. Oops I mean buck. So come here & be prepare to feast on one of the best ribs you'll ever eat. =) -
Review from Anthony D.
Henderson, NV
2/12/2012 1 Check-in Here
Really wonderful prime rib for the price and decent steak. Salads were ok, very generic with mediocre quality ranch, get the soup it was better. Nice and cheap microbrews. I came on a saturday night and had to wait almost 1 1/2 hours to get seated... no beuno.
Smoke is pervasive in this small casino. Does not bother me, but it is something to consider.
The part that really bugged me and my party was the waiter. Older asian guy. He actually came over, flipped over the tab and checked the tip before we stood up! It was incredibly rude. -
Review from Lillian Z.
San Jose, CA
2/25/2012 1 Check-in Here
I've only ever been here in the wee hours of the night, but honestly, I think that's the only time you should be here. STEAK AND EGGS.
For some reason, steak and eggs post-clubbing (or anytime after midnight) has always been a staple of my Vegas trips, so I've been to quite a few places. Skip Buffalo Bill's and go to Ellis Island! Trust me. Heard about it from a cab driver one Vegas trip, and we have been back every time since.
Location wise, it's off the strip a bit, but parking is generally not a problem (though again, only been here when it's... late), and I've also managed to hail a cab standing on the side of the road at 3am.
Our server was really patient with us, even though we had a big group. Service was surprisingly slow, given that it was mostly empty (-1 star), but they brought out 10 steak and eggs orders all at once so no one was waiting extra. This is the best steak and eggs deal in Vegas (for the price) because the steak is actually edible and not too tough to chew and the potatoes are seasoned well. Eggs are eggs. It's not gourmet, but when you're tired and hungry and in good company, tastes like heaven.
Also, beware the creepy guys on the casino floor who leer at girls in heels and short dresses.
tl;dr: Best place for late night steak and eggs in Vegas!
