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Bruno's Country Club
Category: Restaurants American (Traditional) American (Traditional) [Edit]
445 Main StGerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2220
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
8 reviews for Bruno's Country Club
8 reviews in English
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Review from Valerican M.
9/11/2009
I didn't eat here. I didn't even stop in for a proper drink. My only reason for even going in here is because there is no liquor store in Empire or Gerlach and so Bruno's doubles as a packaged liquor store.
Just walk in, tell him what you want a bottle of, and let the price gouging begin. I didn't try to negotiate, after all, I would like to stay on good terms with the only bar in town. They get a solid 4 Ninja stars for being a cool stop in a very quirky town, and I'll throw in another Ninja star for being the only stop in a very quirky town. -
Review from Celeste T.
Seattle, WA
9/11/2011
I go here every time I'm in Gerlach, even though it's a minor detour from my actual route (between Seattle and Burning Man). They have tasty classic American food, from the tuna melt to the signature ravioli. The bar is dark and impressive, with pictures of various land speed trials, natural features, and other local sights, and also several deer and antelope heads. The bathrooms are pretty well decked out, if only good for one person at a time. And they sell ice cream from a little cooler near the cash register. They have Barq's caffeinated root beer, which is a nice addition.
Totally better on the way home, when I'm dusty and have been eating camping meals for a week, too! -
Review from Brian A.
Denver, CO
7/28/2011
What can one say about Bruno's? It's the only place in town, and they know it. I had to stay here for work and it was awful. I woke up every night at 2am in a pool of sweat because they shut the swamp cooler off at 10. The beds were "U" shaped, and your back will hurt the next day. While I was there, a construction crew was there who partied and were extremely rude, which made the paper-thin walls more noticeable.
If I had such a horrid stay, why am I giving it 4 stars? Because of the people who work there. The bar tenders know your name, the waitresses are amazing, and Bruno is the man. Although I averaged 3 hours of sleep every night, my time in the bar made up for it, and lent me wonderful stories to tell for years to come. I love Bruno's. -
Review from Amani E.
7/6/2009
$3 gin and tonic.
The best (okay, only- but it's awesome) bacon cheeseburger for 200 miles. Surly service, served with an extra eye-roll.
Air conditioning, slot machines, biscuits and gravy.
Coffee you can stand a fork in.
Bruno himself is mostly cranky and, in my opinion hilarious. Several years ago we argued over my renting a room and ordering a martini in the same breath.
The resolution:
'you want the martini or the room??'
"BOTH!"
'Okay then!'
I love Bruno's, perhaps it's because his is the only joint around, and when I go there it's an oasis in the desert. Add a dash of Stockholm syndrome and you had me at hello, Bruno. -
Review from Nelson W.
San Francisco, CA
12/7/2006 1 photo
Bruno's is the only restaurant for 50 miles in one direction, and infinity in the other.
There is the bar, which is a typical western bar with a long, full bar, a few chairs to sit in by the wall, jukebox, and bathrooms.
Next door (through the doorway if you're already inside) is the restaurant. Bruno is a nice old guy from Italy. The place also serves stuff like burgers and fries, etc., as well as a few Italian dishes as Bruno is definitely from the Old Country
Most yelpers will probably end up near this place on their way to/from Burning Man, and I recommend you stay away from this place during that time. Why? Because most of the Burning Man crowd goes in, uses the bathroom sink as a shower, and leaves. They probably aren't too happy to see you.
On the other hand, any other time of the year it is a fun place to go in for food or a few bottles. The guy behind the bar is usually pretty friendly, the drinks are good, and they are cheap. I think I picked up a around of macro beers (not sure if they have anything BUT macro beers) for 10 people for a 20 with tip. Whatever it was, it was a steal by SF standards.Listed in: You're only renting that…
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Review from Chris K.
San Rafael, CA
12/3/2010
It's a classic Old West bar and cafe and the only place for miles around. As they say, this isn't the Middle of Nowhere, but you can see the Middle of Nowhere from there. It's on the Transcontinental Railway, so the trains come through at all hours.
We stopped in many times on the way to camping at High Rock Canyon and the Black Rock desert, one of the most spectacularly beautiful spots in Nevada. No one's usually around the remote countryside here, which means you have pretty much complete freedom, but you're on your own, too.
Bruno's isn't the Four Seasons and doesn't pretend to be. It's good basic food, which means eggs and pancakes for breakfast, burgers for lunch and you have to go raviolis with red sauce for dinner -- don't pass them up. The motel is probably one star, but the showers are hot and probably the last ones you'll see for a few days. Bring in any valuables with you to your room, most people are just passing through.
My two young daughters love Bruno, he'd treat them to a Shirley Temple at the bar every time we came through town -- where else can kids feel freedom these days? Leave Mom home, this is a great place for kids and Dads.
The bar is the motel office. If you're arriving late, call ahead (no cell service on the way out there past Fernley) and Bruno will leave you a key, you can pay in the AM.
As the coffee mugs say it's "Where the Pavement Ends and the West Begins". -
Review from Matthew F.
San Francisco, CA
8/2/2011
I'm talking Bar here. With the annual passing of Burning Man, the Selection of Liquor has grown nicely. The pours are damned honest. What was it? 4 bucks for a T and T? On a hot afternoon watch the Gin climb the icy boulders till the bubbley tonic spritzes in near the top. Ahhhhh! 2 drinks and you may start considering booking a room. Peruse the photos of events past and present hereabouts.You can get some good advice about driving the Playa (wet spots, etc.) from the barkeep, who is sometimes the great Bruno Selmi himself. A comfort stop in the Men's room finds newly remodeled fixtures and new paint. If you can get a peek through the little windows there into the cellar, you might see some of Bruno's dark dense Prosciutti hanging off the opposite wall.
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Review from Bradley P.
Ione, CA
7/27/2010
The sign on the motel should be a warning... "Motel Guests, Please Check In with the Bartender at Bruno's Country Club"
NOTE TO THE WISE, AND WEAK STOMACHED - IF YOU WANT TO STAY THE NIGHT IN THE MOTEL, DO NOT, DO NOT, DO NOT DO IT! My room was clearly filthy and not cleaned. I'll spare you the details, but I slept in my clothes on top of the covers, using an old shirt as an extra pillow case.
Now I work around some pretty gross things, but this was the worst place I've ever stayed. Camp in your truck.
The food was so-so, and quite expensive. The service is kind of iffy. The only reason it gets one star is the sheer fact that it is the ONLY place in a 50+ mile radius, let alone the only one where you can get food, gas, and a motel room.
