The Star is honored to be recognized once again in the Best of Elko County Readers' Choice Awards 2025!

We are proud to have been voted Best Business Lunch, Best Dinner, Best Bar, Best Lunch, Best Salad, Best Steak Sandwich, Best Steakhouse, Best Locally Owned Restaurant, Best Locally Owned Business, Best Place to Take Visitors, and Best Restaurant Wait Staff.

Thank you to our incredible patrons and the Elko County community for your continued support. Your trust, loyalty, and enthusiasm mean the world to us, and we are grateful every day for the opportunity to serve you. Here’s to another great year at The Star!

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The Star is honored to be recognized in the Best of Elko County Readers' Choice Awards 2024!

We are proud to have been voted Best Bar, Best Business Lunch, Best Catering, Best Salad, Best Sandwich, Best Dinner, Best Lunch, Best Locally Owned Restaurant, Best Steakhouse, Best Wait Staff, and Best Steak Sandwich. Thank you to our incredible patrons and community for your continued support and trust in us!

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