Nugget Casino Resort - Oyster Bar

4.2

1398 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

Mar 13, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for happy hour
Neighborhood gem

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Location
1100 Nugget Ave, Sparks, NV 89431
Phone number
(775) 356-3300
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
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

Seasonal Oysters
- Half Dozen$13.99
- Full Dozen$18.99
Poached Shrimp In the Shell
- ½ Lb$9.99
- 1 Lb$15.99
Shellfish Bounty for Two
1 Lobster Tail, 4 Shrimp, ½ lb. King Crab, 6 Oysters
- Market Price
Shrimp Cocktail$13.99
Combination Seafood Cocktail$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 Calamari$10.99
Seafood Louie*
- Shrimp$15.99
- Crab$19.99
- Lobster$25.99
- Combo$20.99
- Combo with Lobster$28.99
Boston* or Manhattan Clam Chowder
- Cup$4.99
- Bowl$6.99
Lobster Bisque*
- Cup$6.99
- Bowl$7.99
Sweet Corn & Crab Bisque*
- Cup$5.99
- Bowl$6.99
Field Green Salad$4.99
Wedge Salad$8.99
Iceberg, Bleu Cheese, Maple Bacon, Ranch
Caesar*$8.99
Romaine Lettuce, White Anchovy, Parmesan, Croutons
Crab & Beet Salad$14.99
Jerk Shrimp Salad$14.99

Oyster Shooters

Virgin$4.99
Vodka$5.99
Tequila$5.99
Bloody Mary$5.99

Oyster Bar Favorites

Sandwiches served with choice of fries, coleslaw or potato salad

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

Oyster Bar Classics

Lazy Man's Cioppino$19.99
Italian immigrants made this San Francisco stew delicious. Assorted Seafood poached with Tomatoes, Peppers, White Wine & Garlic
Bouillabaisse$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 Gumbo$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 Extravaganza$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

Shrimp$16.99
Oyster$15.99
Crab$19.99
Lobster$26.99
Combination$23.99

Pasta

Shrimp Scampi*$18.99
Saffron Rice or Linguini
Linguini & Clams*$15.99
Red or White Sauce
Lobster Ravioli*$21.99
Goat Cheese Ravioli, Poached Lobster, Lobster Cream Sauce, Asparagus, Tomato & Mushrooms
Mushroom Ravioli$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 Clams$14.99
White Wine, Herbs, Garlic, Sourdough Bread

Dessert

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

White Wine by the Bottle

Champagne

Domaine Chandon$50.00

Chardonnay

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

Sauvignon Blanc

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

Fume Blanc

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

Pinot Grigio

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

Riesling

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

White Wine by the Glass

Rombauer Chardonnay$17.00
Butter Chardonnay$9.00
Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay$8.00
Decoy Sonoma Chardonnay$8.50
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc$10.00
Honig Sauvignon Blanc$12.00
Dry Creek Fume Blanc$10.00
King Estate Pinot Grigio$12.00
La Crema Pinot Gris$11.00
Francis Coppola Sofia Riesling$9.00
Clairborne & Churchill Riesling$9.50

Red Wine by the Bottle

Cabernet Sauvignon

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

Merlot

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

Petit Syrah

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

Pinot Noir

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

Zinfandel

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

Red Wine by the Glass

Markham Merlot$13.00
Kendall-Jackson Merlot$10.00
Frank Family Cabernet Sauvignon$18.00
Daou Cabernet Sauvignon$13.00
Alexandria Valley Cabernet Sauvignon$13.00
Stag's Leap Petit Syrah$18.00
Mac Murray Ranch Pinot Noir$12.00
Erath Pinot Noir$12.00
Earthquake Zinfandel$14.00
Scott Harvey Zinfandel$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 1,398 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nugget Casino Resort's Oyster Bar offers a variety of seafood delights, from "delicious seafood" to "great service" that guests appreciate. Highlights include lobster ravioli and fish tacos, with attentive staff like "Marilou" and "Virginia." The ambiance is "old school" nautical, and while service can vary, the "food is always good."

1,398 Reviews

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Susan
Las Vegas3 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Menu was overhauled and reduced significantly. The Bouillabaisse, an Oyster bar favorite for decades, has been taken off the menu. The Seafood Extravaganza is also gone. There is a chiopinno option but the portion is reduced as well. Po'Boy sandwiches are available for $28 each. It does come with slaw or fries, but the amount of shrimp on the sandwich was pitiful, amounting to 5 fried shrimp. They still have the pan roast options and the taste hasn't changed. We are on a Friday night and it was dead by 8pm. I would say that the menu overhaul was disappointing and the increased prices didn't match the items served. Let's hope the new managers/owners receive enough feedback to bring back the staples that we all love.
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David
Tahoe2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Good overall reliable food and service in a casual atmosphere.
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Toni
Orlando6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, German woman? Sorry did not get her name, fantastic!
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Michael
Chicago4 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Apparently they don’t take reservations despite the fact that we got ours from open table
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Karolina
Tahoe7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A very lovely dinner place but can get very busy so make reservations ahead of time. We came on Valentine’s day so it was packed but the food was still delicious and service was really trying to keep up with high demand. They didn’t forget any of our order and they were very kind.
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Tiffany
San Joaquin5 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We thought we were lucky to get a reservation for Valentine’s Day. The wait was so long even with a reservation. There were people in line ahead of us who were seated before us without a reservation. By the time we got to the front of the line we were 20 mins past our reservation time. The hostess told us we would have to wait as there were no tables available. We told her that she just let the couple in front of us be seated who did not have a reservation. And they even said they didn’t have one. And that we saw that she did not verify anyone’s reservations by names. We asked her what was the point of making a reservation if she was just seating anyone in line. She got upset and said they overbooked and that they don’t have a list of guests who made reservations. What kind of service is that? Another lady stepped in and told us that there’s a table in the lounge if we wanted it. We took it as we’ve been waiting and service was horrible and slow. One waitress serving that entire area by herself. Food was okay and drinks tasted so watered down. We will not be coming back here.
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Dale VIP
Tahoe176 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Valentine's Day - the Restaurant was very busy - Our reservation was honored almost immediately. We dined on Lobster Raviolis, a Seafood Cocktail and Fries. Everything was delicious and Carmen provided great service.
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Meuy
San Francisco1 review
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Never going to try again. Host was rude. Sat down over 30 minutes and no service. Walked out.
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Gary VIP
Tahoe14 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 2, 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
Tahoe1 review
5.0
Dined on February 2, 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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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 4.2 stars by 1398 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 13, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Google Map for Nugget Casino Resort - Oyster Bar

1100 Nugget Ave, Sparks, NV 89431

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(775) 356-3300
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
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

Nugget Casino Resort - Oyster Bar

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Appetizers, Soups & Salads

Seasonal Oysters

Poached Shrimp In the Shell

Shellfish Bounty for Two

Shrimp Cocktail$13.99

Combination Seafood Cocktail$17.99

Chilled Seafood Tower

Crispy Calamari$10.99

Seafood Louie*

Boston* or Manhattan Clam Chowder

Lobster Bisque*

Sweet Corn & Crab Bisque*

Field Green Salad$4.99

Wedge Salad$8.99

Caesar*$8.99

Crab & Beet Salad$14.99

Jerk Shrimp Salad$14.99

Oyster Shooters

Virgin$4.99

Vodka$5.99

Tequila$5.99

Bloody Mary$5.99

Oyster Bar Favorites

Crispy Fish Sandwich$12.99

Tuna Salad*$10.99

Crab or Lobster Roll*$18.99

Chicken Sandwich$11.99

Oyster or Shrimp Po' Boy$13.99

Soft Shell Crab Sandwich$13.99

Shrimp & Avocado Sandwich$12.99

Fish & Chips$12.99

Fried Shrimp$12.99

Fried Oysters & Fries$12.99

Fisherman's Combo$13.99

Oyster Bar Classics

Lazy Man's Cioppino$19.99

Bouillabaisse$23.99

Creole Gumbo$18.99

Seafood Extravaganza$31.99

Signature Pan Roasts

Shrimp$16.99

Oyster$15.99

Crab$19.99

Lobster$26.99

Combination$23.99

Pasta

Shrimp Scampi*$18.99

Linguini & Clams*$15.99

Lobster Ravioli*$21.99

Mushroom Ravioli$15.99

Steamed or Chilled Seafood

1 Lb. King Crab

1 ½ Lb. Dungeness Crab Platter

Steamed Black Mussels or Clams$14.99

Dessert

Vanilla Crème Brulé*$5.99

New York Style Cheesecake*$6.99

Lemon Meringue Tart*$5.99

Apple Pie*$5.99

Ice Cream Sundae$6.99

White Wine by the Bottle

Champagne

Domaine Chandon$50.00

Chardonnay

Rombauer Chardonnay, 2015 Carneros$65.00

Butter Chardonnay, 2015 Jams Vineyard Acampo$33.00

Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay, 2014 California$34.00

Decoy Sonoma Chardonnay, 2013 Sonoma County$37.00

Sauvignon Blanc

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

Honig Sauvignon Blanc, 2015 Napa$46.00

Fume Blanc

Dry Creek Fume Blanc, 2015 Sonoma$38.00

Pinot Grigio

King Estate Pinot Grigio, 2015 Sonoma$38.00

La Crema Pinot Gris, 2015 Monterey$42.00