Nugget Casino Resort - Oyster Bar

Name: Nugget Casino Resort - Oyster Bar
Address: 1100 Nugget Ave, Sparks, NV, United States, 89431
Telephone: (775) 356-3300
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

1402 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

1100 Nugget Ave, Sparks, NV 89431

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Great for happy hour
Charming
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

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
Neighborhood
Sparks
Parking details
We do offer both Valet and General Hotel Parking.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

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 1,402 people are saying

Nugget Casino Resort - Oyster Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
4.1Service
4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Reno
Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nugget Casino Resort's Oyster Bar offers a "warm welcome" and "awesome food and excellent service." Diners rave about the "tasty seafood" and "friendly staff," though some mention issues with reservations and wait times. The atmosphere is charmingly nautical, and standout dishes include the pan roast and lobster ravioli.

1,402 Reviews

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Walt VIP
Central Coast3 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Had a reservation at 6:15 pm and it was never honored. Sat in the bar area to wait and have a cocktail. After an hour of waiting and no table, the bartender, Shannon, offered up a table in her bar area so we took it. If it weren’t for Shannon, the experience would have been 0 stars. The restaurant area had no one dedicated to the host/hostess area. Restaurant was chaotic and very unorganized.
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john
Tahoe30 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Super busy for no apparent event last night...waitstaff overwhelmed, no bussers? Seemed unprepared and disorganized. Took my fave shrimp and grits off the menu...recent? Food was ok, not great. Picked the wrong day and time I guess...have had better meals and definitely better service in the past.
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Dale VIP
Tahoe177 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant was fairly busy - We had a warm welcome - Virginia provided Her usual great service. We dined on Lobster Raviolis, a Wedge Salad, & Clam Chowder with a Dinner Salad. My Granddaughter and I shared Oysters on the Half Shell - They were super fresh and tasty. The usual great Dinner.
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Donna VIP
San Francisco18 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome food and excellent service! Or is it excellent food and awesome service? They’ve made some changes- some good and some not so good but tolerable. But they haven’t changed the great service we get every time we are there. I wish they would put the fish and chips back on the happy hour menu!
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Andrew VIP
Tahoe4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tasty food, pleasant and efficient staff, and it looks like the inside of a wooden sailing ship! What’s not to love?
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Susan
Las Vegas3 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
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
Tahoe8 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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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 1402 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Google Map for Nugget Casino Resort - Oyster Bar

1100 Nugget Ave, Sparks, NV 89431

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

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

Nugget Casino Resort - Oyster Bar

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

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