Nugget Casino Resort - Oyster Bar

4.3

1391 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

22:00

Booked 11 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Great for happy hour

A favorite among locals and visitors alike, the Oyster Bar has been serving the freshest seafood, chowder, pan roasts and cioppino since 1959.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(775) 356-3300
Website
http://www.nuggetcasinoresort.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Ken Baumann

Location
1100 Nugget Ave, Sparks, NV 89431
Area
Sparks
Parking details
We do offer both Valet and General Hotel Parking.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Seasonal Oysters
- Half DozenUS$13.99
- Full DozenUS$18.99
Poached Shrimp In the Shell
- ½ LbUS$9.99
- 1 LbUS$15.99
Shellfish Bounty for Two
1 Lobster Tail, 4 Shrimp, ½ lb. King Crab, 6 Oysters
- Market Price
Shrimp CocktailUS$13.99
Combination Seafood CocktailUS$17.99
Shrimp, Lobster & Crab
Chilled Seafood Tower
1 lb. Dungeness Crab, ¾ lb. King Crab, 2 Lobster Tails, 12 Peel & Eat Shrimp, 12 Seasonal Oysters, Butter, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon
- Market Price
Crispy CalamariUS$10.99
Seafood Louie*
- ShrimpUS$15.99
- CrabUS$19.99
- LobsterUS$25.99
- ComboUS$20.99
- Combo with LobsterUS$28.99
Boston* or Manhattan Clam Chowder
- CupUS$4.99
- BowlUS$6.99
Lobster Bisque*
- CupUS$6.99
- BowlUS$7.99
Sweet Corn & Crab Bisque*
- CupUS$5.99
- BowlUS$6.99
Field Green SaladUS$4.99
Wedge SaladUS$8.99
Iceberg, Bleu Cheese, Maple Bacon, Ranch
Caesar*US$8.99
Romaine Lettuce, White Anchovy, Parmesan, Croutons
Crab & Beet SaladUS$14.99
Jerk Shrimp SaladUS$14.99

Oyster Shooters

VirginUS$4.99
VodkaUS$5.99
TequilaUS$5.99
Bloody MaryUS$5.99

Oyster Bar Favorites

Sandwiches served with choice of fries, coleslaw or potato salad

Crispy Fish SandwichUS$12.99
Fried Haddock, Tartar Sauce*, Lettuce, Tomato
Tuna Salad*US$10.99
Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Croissant
Crab or Lobster Roll*US$18.99
New England Style Crab or Lobster Salad, Lettuce, Soft Roll
Chicken SandwichUS$11.99
Hot Buttermilk Fried or Cold Grilled, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Avocado, Croissant
Oyster or Shrimp Po' BoyUS$13.99
Creole Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato
Soft Shell Crab SandwichUS$13.99
Sweet & Spicy Slaw
Shrimp & Avocado SandwichUS$12.99
Thousand Island Dressing*
Fish & ChipsUS$12.99
Fried ShrimpUS$12.99
Fried Oysters & FriesUS$12.99
Fisherman's ComboUS$13.99
3 Pieces of Haddock, 2 Fried Oysters, 5 Shrimp, Fries & Coleslaw

Oyster Bar Classics

Lazy Man's CioppinoUS$19.99
Italian immigrants made this San Francisco stew delicious. Assorted Seafood poached with Tomatoes, Peppers, White Wine & Garlic
BouillabaisseUS$23.99
From the region of Provence in Southern France, this dish is rich with Crab, Lobster, Scallops and Clams poached in Saffron Broth, Tomatoes, Garlic, EVOO, Onions & White Wine
Creole GumboUS$18.99
This mainstay of New Orleans cuisine must contain 7 ingredients for good luck. Chicken, Sausage, Okra, Shrimp, Tomatoes, Crab, White Wine, Gumbo Z'herbes & White Rice
Seafood ExtravaganzaUS$31.99
Lobster, Shrimp, Scallops, Crab, Calamari, Mussels, Tomato, Garlic, Shallots, Herbs & Butter. Finished with White Wine and Lemon, White or Saffron Rice

Signature Pan Roasts

This rich and delicious soup is a combination of Seafood cooked to order with White Wine, Clam Broth, Butter, Cream, Lemon, Oyster Bar Red Sauce & Spices

ShrimpUS$16.99
OysterUS$15.99
CrabUS$19.99
LobsterUS$26.99
CombinationUS$23.99

Pasta

Shrimp Scampi*US$18.99
Saffron Rice or Linguini
Linguini & Clams*US$15.99
Red or White Sauce
Lobster Ravioli*US$21.99
Goat Cheese Ravioli, Poached Lobster, Lobster Cream Sauce, Asparagus, Tomato & Mushrooms
Mushroom RavioliUS$15.99
Porcini Cream, Shaved Parmesan

Steamed or Chilled Seafood

1 Lb. King Crab
- Market Price
1 ½ Lb. Dungeness Crab Platter
Lemon, Cocktail Sauce, Coleslaw, Melted Butter
- Market Price
Steamed Black Mussels or ClamsUS$14.99
White Wine, Herbs, Garlic, Sourdough Bread

Dessert

Vanilla Crème Brulé*US$5.99
New York Style Cheesecake*US$6.99
Strawberry Topping
Lemon Meringue Tart*US$5.99
Apple Pie*US$5.99
Vanilla Ice Cream, Caramel
Ice Cream SundaeUS$6.99

White Wine by the Bottle

Champagne

Domaine ChandonUS$50.00

Chardonnay

Rombauer Chardonnay, 2015 CarnerosUS$65.00
Silky Palate, Soft Spice, Tropical Fruit, Vanilla
Butter Chardonnay, 2015 Jams Vineyard AcampoUS$33.00
Velvety, Creamy
Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay, 2014 CaliforniaUS$34.00
Fruit Forward, Crispy with Acidity, Rich Texture
Decoy Sonoma Chardonnay, 2013 Sonoma CountyUS$37.00
Aromas of Lemon Meringue, Honeysuckle

Sauvignon Blanc

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, 2015 Marlborough, New ZealandUS$46.00
Aromas of Citrus & Tropical Fruit, Herbaceous Notes
Honig Sauvignon Blanc, 2015 NapaUS$46.00
Peach Aromas, Refreshing, Well Balanced Acidity

Fume Blanc

Dry Creek Fume Blanc, 2015 SonomaUS$38.00
Subtle Notes of Grass, Fig, Melon & Honeyed Grapefruit, Zesty Acidity

Pinot Grigio

King Estate Pinot Grigio, 2015 SonomaUS$38.00
Crisp Acidity, Smooth Fruit
La Crema Pinot Gris, 2015 MontereyUS$42.00
Well Balanced, Layered Aromas of Apricot, Lemon Drop & Cantaloupe

Riesling

Francis Coppola Sofia Riesling, MontereyUS$34.00
Full Ripe Fruit Flavors, Balanced Acidity
Clairborne & Churchill RieslingUS$36.00

White Wine by the Glass

Rombauer ChardonnayUS$17.00
Butter ChardonnayUS$9.00
Kendall-Jackson ChardonnayUS$8.00
Decoy Sonoma ChardonnayUS$8.50
Kim Crawford Sauvignon BlancUS$10.00
Honig Sauvignon BlancUS$12.00
Dry Creek Fume BlancUS$10.00
King Estate Pinot GrigioUS$12.00
La Crema Pinot GrisUS$11.00
Francis Coppola Sofia RieslingUS$9.00
Clairborne & Churchill RieslingUS$9.50

Red Wine by the Bottle

Cabernet Sauvignon

Frank Family Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa ValleyUS$75.00
Balanced, Fruit Forward, Intense Cassis, Plum, Blackberry, Long Finish
Daou Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso RoblesUS$50.00
Rich Dark Berries, Creamy Mocha-Espresso Forefront, Full Bodied, Long Finish
Alexandria Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, SonomaUS$48.00
Smooth, Medium Body, Nice Balance, Long Finish

Merlot

Markham Merlot, Napa ValleyUS$50.00
Subtle, Fruity, Smooth Finish
Kendall-Jackson Merlot, SonomaUS$36.00
Layers of Cherry, Plum & Currant, Hint of Spice

Petit Syrah

Stag's Leap Petit Syrah, Napa ValleyUS$70.00
Soft Tannins

Pinot Noir

Mac Murray Ranch Pinot Noir, Sonoma Russian RiverUS$42.00
Silky Mouthfeel, Opening Notes of Boysenberry & Lavender
Erath Pinot Noir, Dundee, OregonUS$46.00
Dark Plum, Spicy Cloves, Bold Tannins

Zinfandel

Earthquake Zinfandel, Lodi, CaliforniaUS$54.00
Maple Syrup Aroma, Spicy Oak, Full Body
Scott Harvey ZinfandelUS$46.00

Red Wine by the Glass

Markham MerlotUS$13.00
Kendall-Jackson MerlotUS$10.00
Frank Family Cabernet SauvignonUS$18.00
Daou Cabernet SauvignonUS$13.00
Alexandria Valley Cabernet SauvignonUS$13.00
Stag's Leap Petit SyrahUS$18.00
Mac Murray Ranch Pinot NoirUS$12.00
Erath Pinot NoirUS$12.00
Earthquake ZinfandelUS$14.00
Scott Harvey ZinfandelUS$12.00

Imported & Domestic Beer

Heineken
Newcastle
Guinness
MGD
Corona
Bud or Bud Light
Anchor Steam
Coors or Coors Light
Sierra Nevada
Stella Artois
Miller Lite
Icky Pale Ale
Blue Moon
Modelo

What 1,391 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

Reno
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Reno
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Reno
Neighbourhood gem
Reno
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nugget Casino Resort's Oyster Bar is a Reno favorite offering "excellent food and service." Diners rave about the seafood selection, especially the "pan roast" and "seafood tower." The staff is praised for being "super friendly" and attentive, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Despite occasional delays, the value and portions make it a worthwhile dining experience.

1,391 Reviews

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Gary
VIP
Tahoe
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was great! Service was terrible! Not enough staff for a busy Saturday night! Our waitress was serving way to many tables! Mistakes were being made because of that! And the wait for everything from bread to main course was long! Defiantly like it used to be! But the food was awesome when we got it!!
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Terry
Tahoe
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Reservations definitely needed, and as they are updating their system, encouraged to verify. Menu was just right. Calamari appetizer was breaded and done correctly! I ended up with Shrimp scampi over linguine - delicious. Fish and chips - large haddock, gumbo was a huge bowl over perfectly done rice - food was great! Staff was jumping, it was a busy Saturday night, and still managed to keep things moving. Thanks for an enjoyable evening, we will return!
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Ruth
Tahoe
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress, Fiona, was excellent! Super friendly and very attentive. Shrimp scampi was served nice and hot.
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Cynthia
Tahoe
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We went to Oyster Bar for my husband’s birthday. He had the combo pan roast and I had linguine and clams with white sauce. Both were delicious and would return. The only disappointing part was they no longer serve the house dressing for the salad. Titania was an excellent server. She was prompt in taking our order and delivering our hot dishes. She also had a good sense of humor while still being professional. We will make sure to site in her section again.
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Kevin
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall a great value for seafood selections. Not the very best quality but for the price and the portion size not bad for a family dinner in Reno. Decent wine list at a fair price point. Very friendly staff.
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Brian
Tahoe
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was excellent. The food was very tasty the waitress paid close attention to our needs the atmosphere was quiet and enjoyed. The cost was reasonable and we had good portions. Left overs and no room for desert. Thank you.
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David
Tahoe
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are locals and hadn't been to John's Oyster Bar in quite some time. It didn't disappoint, we had the Pan Roast and the Lazy Man Ciopino and they were just as remembered.
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Sally
Tahoe
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Elsa was very helpful despite busy time being only server on evening of NY's Eve. Her young table helper was good enough to take pictures 📸 including my wife holding lobster 🦞 tail upside down.
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kim
San Joaquin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Shannon is the best! Service was great and seafood tower is delicious
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David
Sacramento
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The Oyster Bar restaurant is always good. They have many great items on the menu for under $25. Gumbo, fish & chips, fish tacos, linguine, it’s difficult to choose!
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FAQs

Nugget Casino Resort - Oyster Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (775) 356-3300.

Nugget Casino Resort - Oyster Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 1391 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

16 Feb 2025

22:00

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Nugget Casino Resort - Oyster Bar

1100 Nugget Ave, Sparks, NV 89431

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Sparks
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We do offer both Valet and General Hotel Parking.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ken Baumann
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.nuggetcasinoresort.com/
Phone number
(775) 356-3300

Nugget Casino Resort - Oyster Bar

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Appetizers, Soups & Salads

Seasonal Oysters

Poached Shrimp In the Shell

Shellfish Bounty for Two

Shrimp CocktailUS$13.99

Combination Seafood CocktailUS$17.99

Chilled Seafood Tower

Crispy CalamariUS$10.99

Seafood Louie*

Boston* or Manhattan Clam Chowder

Lobster Bisque*

Sweet Corn & Crab Bisque*

Field Green SaladUS$4.99

Wedge SaladUS$8.99

Caesar*US$8.99

Crab & Beet SaladUS$14.99

Jerk Shrimp SaladUS$14.99

Oyster Shooters

VirginUS$4.99

VodkaUS$5.99

TequilaUS$5.99

Bloody MaryUS$5.99

Oyster Bar Favorites

Crispy Fish SandwichUS$12.99

Tuna Salad*US$10.99

Crab or Lobster Roll*US$18.99

Chicken SandwichUS$11.99

Oyster or Shrimp Po' BoyUS$13.99

Soft Shell Crab SandwichUS$13.99

Shrimp & Avocado SandwichUS$12.99

Fish & ChipsUS$12.99

Fried ShrimpUS$12.99

Fried Oysters & FriesUS$12.99

Fisherman's ComboUS$13.99

Oyster Bar Classics

Lazy Man's CioppinoUS$19.99

BouillabaisseUS$23.99

Creole GumboUS$18.99

Seafood ExtravaganzaUS$31.99

Signature Pan Roasts

ShrimpUS$16.99

OysterUS$15.99

CrabUS$19.99

LobsterUS$26.99

CombinationUS$23.99

Pasta

Shrimp Scampi*US$18.99

Linguini & Clams*US$15.99

Lobster Ravioli*US$21.99

Mushroom RavioliUS$15.99

Steamed or Chilled Seafood

1 Lb. King Crab

1 ½ Lb. Dungeness Crab Platter

Steamed Black Mussels or ClamsUS$14.99

Dessert

Vanilla Crème Brulé*US$5.99

New York Style Cheesecake*US$6.99

Lemon Meringue Tart*US$5.99

Apple Pie*US$5.99

Ice Cream SundaeUS$6.99

White Wine by the Bottle

Champagne

Domaine ChandonUS$50.00

Chardonnay

Rombauer Chardonnay, 2015 CarnerosUS$65.00

Butter Chardonnay, 2015 Jams Vineyard AcampoUS$33.00

Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay, 2014 CaliforniaUS$34.00

Decoy Sonoma Chardonnay, 2013 Sonoma CountyUS$37.00

Sauvignon Blanc

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, 2015 Marlborough, New ZealandUS$46.00

Honig Sauvignon Blanc, 2015 NapaUS$46.00

Fume Blanc

Dry Creek Fume Blanc, 2015 SonomaUS$38.00

Pinot Grigio

King Estate Pinot Grigio, 2015 SonomaUS$38.00