Joanna treated me to an early dinner at the JT Basque restaurant in Gardnerville, Nevada. Joanna had chicken and I had lamb chops. But first the waitress brought out soup and bread. And then a simple lettuce salad with oil and vinegar dressing, which I loved! And then beans and lamb stew, which was tender and tasty. The sides are brought out family style and you get what you want. I paced myself because I knew more food was coming. Finally, lamb chops with roasted mushrooms and garlic. Delicious! I told Joanna about the Basque people from an area in the Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain who had a unique culture and language. They emigrated to the US in the 1800s and herded sheep in western Nevada and the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Katy Lutjens
If you enjoy basque food, this is a great stop. Northern Nevada is one of the areas where basque food is famous and this restaurant needs to be included. History? Check. Old time feels when you walk in? Check. Amazing basque food? Check. Picon punch? Check. Family style? Check.As each basque place I've ever experienced, each does something a little different but similar idea. Starts with soup and bread (as well as some table wine), followed by salad, beans and a "side dish." Then your entree and, of course, the french fries with finishing the meal with ice cream (or desert of sorts). JTs soup was cabbage veggies of sorts and delicious. Very wholesome and warms you at your core. Salad was an assorted greens (beyond iceberg) saturated with a salty sour vinaigrette. Yum! Beans were traditional and mouthwatering. Their side dish tonight was a lamb stew and talk about fall of the bone tender with hearty potatoes. I could swim in the broth.. Mmmhhmm. We got our entrée, mine being the lamb shoulder and my fiancé having the steak. Steak was grilled to desired (medium rare!) and the lamb shoulder was thin but flavorful and off the bone tender. JTs french fries are thin but pack a powerful seasoning and flavor. Finishing our meal with vanilla ice cream (mint chocolate chip also an option) with a robust cup of coffee.I easily rate this as one of the 3 basque places as a must to visit when traveling through Northern Nevada to experience proper and authentic basque food. Hoorah! Excellent place and recommend!! ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fred Coons
Best food in town! Warm atmosphere, great bartenders super management team!! Anyone who visits gardnerville/minden will be treated to a truly historical site..and family friendly!!Kid-friendliness: Family owned family oriented
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vinaigrette Salad, Garlic Lamb Chops, Meatloaf, Basque Burger, Basque Chicken, Lamb Shoulder, Steak Sandwich Served at Lunch Time, Steak and Fries, Chorizo Burger, Half Salad & Half French Fries, Chicken Sandwich
Dimitri Z.
Great spot. They took care of my entire team during a work outing. Staff was attentive, friendly and fun. They make you feel like you're at home and welcomed the whole time.
Mel V.
We stopped in for lunch and I had the beef stew and it was enough for three meals and oh, soooo delicious! I would love to come back for dinner.
Thomas Slonecker
The JT is always a filling and delicious experience.
MaryAnn M.
Great food as always! Fantastic service as always! Steak sandwich and basic burger were both delicious! Can't wait to go back!
Cary S.
I just ate there for my third time tonight. This is a great Basque family style meal. It's my favorite Basque restaurant in CA or NV. The steaks and lamb are fantastic as well as all the side dishes.
Battle Born865
Great food and family atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leslie L.
Most fabulous dining experience always Thank you! We love the food and the people! Highly recommended
We stopped here on a road trip from Reno and we are so glad we did!! It was lunch so we didn't do the full Basque experience but everything we tried was delicious, especially the steak sandwich, a dish I highly recommend. I also had hot tea, served in a proper teacup. The servers were friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Sandwich Served at Lunch Time
Richard Richard
The hamburger with bleu cheese is delicious and satisfying.The bread is tasty and compliments the ensemble of the burger.However, the bun is a little fragile and falls apart while eating. Perhaps toasting the bun will help.I definitely would suggest trying this burger because the flavors are awesome.Parking: Parking can be found on the side of this business building as well as the street.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Basque Burger
Erick M.
Food yummy service good this place under rated and people need to know this place more
Bob Bonkowski
This family restaurant is one of our must do when we are in the area. Very family oriented, and staff are awesome. You will not be disappointed.
Joanna treated me to an early dinner at the JT Basque restaurant in Gardnerville, Nevada. Joanna had chicken and I had lamb chops. But first the waitress brought out soup and bread. And then a simple lettuce salad with oil and vinegar dressing, which I loved! And then beans and lamb stew, which was tender and tasty. The sides are brought out family style and you get what you want. I paced myself because I knew more food was coming. Finally, lamb chops with roasted mushrooms and garlic. Delicious! I told Joanna about the Basque people from an area in the Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain who had a unique culture and language. They emigrated to the US in the 1800s and herded sheep in western Nevada and the Sierra Nevada mountains.
If you enjoy basque food, this is a great stop. Northern Nevada is one of the areas where basque food is famous and this restaurant needs to be included. History? Check. Old time feels when you walk in? Check. Amazing basque food? Check. Picon punch? Check. Family style? Check.As each basque place I've ever experienced, each does something a little different but similar idea. Starts with soup and bread (as well as some table wine), followed by salad, beans and a "side dish." Then your entree and, of course, the french fries with finishing the meal with ice cream (or desert of sorts). JTs soup was cabbage veggies of sorts and delicious. Very wholesome and warms you at your core. Salad was an assorted greens (beyond iceberg) saturated with a salty sour vinaigrette. Yum! Beans were traditional and mouthwatering. Their side dish tonight was a lamb stew and talk about fall of the bone tender with hearty potatoes. I could swim in the broth.. Mmmhhmm. We got our entrée, mine being the lamb shoulder and my fiancé having the steak. Steak was grilled to desired (medium rare!) and the lamb shoulder was thin but flavorful and off the bone tender. JTs french fries are thin but pack a powerful seasoning and flavor. Finishing our meal with vanilla ice cream (mint chocolate chip also an option) with a robust cup of coffee.I easily rate this as one of the 3 basque places as a must to visit when traveling through Northern Nevada to experience proper and authentic basque food. Hoorah! Excellent place and recommend!! ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best food in town! Warm atmosphere, great bartenders super management team!! Anyone who visits gardnerville/minden will be treated to a truly historical site..and family friendly!!Kid-friendliness: Family owned family oriented
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vinaigrette Salad, Garlic Lamb Chops, Meatloaf, Basque Burger, Basque Chicken, Lamb Shoulder, Steak Sandwich Served at Lunch Time, Steak and Fries, Chorizo Burger, Half Salad & Half French Fries, Chicken Sandwich
Great spot. They took care of my entire team during a work outing. Staff was attentive, friendly and fun. They make you feel like you're at home and welcomed the whole time.
We stopped in for lunch and I had the beef stew and it was enough for three meals and oh, soooo delicious! I would love to come back for dinner.
The JT is always a filling and delicious experience.
Great food as always! Fantastic service as always! Steak sandwich and basic burger were both delicious! Can't wait to go back!
I just ate there for my third time tonight. This is a great Basque family style meal. It's my favorite Basque restaurant in CA or NV. The steaks and lamb are fantastic as well as all the side dishes.
Great food and family atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Most fabulous dining experience always Thank you! We love the food and the people! Highly recommended
Restaurantji Recommends
We stopped here on a road trip from Reno and we are so glad we did!! It was lunch so we didn't do the full Basque experience but everything we tried was delicious, especially the steak sandwich, a dish I highly recommend. I also had hot tea, served in a proper teacup. The servers were friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Sandwich Served at Lunch Time
The hamburger with bleu cheese is delicious and satisfying.The bread is tasty and compliments the ensemble of the burger.However, the bun is a little fragile and falls apart while eating. Perhaps toasting the bun will help.I definitely would suggest trying this burger because the flavors are awesome.Parking: Parking can be found on the side of this business building as well as the street.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Basque Burger
Food yummy service good this place under rated and people need to know this place more
This family restaurant is one of our must do when we are in the area. Very family oriented, and staff are awesome. You will not be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Lamb Chops, Basque Chicken, Salad and Fries, Bomb Beans
The chorizo burger with blue cheese was amazing. Liked the atmosphere. The server was helpful, and made our first time enjoyable.