Louis' Basque Corner

Louis' Basque Corner reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

1. M

   Magpie

   Tahoe65 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 13, 2017

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is an experience...dining at la Basque! We enjoyed the meal and found out we really don't like tongue...not because of the tastes..just the idea of it...oh well! But, the lamb chops were tender and really flavorful, the soup delicious. You should try it!
   

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Sacramento19 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 5, 2017

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   We have dined at this restaurant a number of times. Unfortunately, it appears a bit tired and that perhaps the attention to detail isn't what it once was. The food quality was only so-so. The wait staff was pleasant, though the person checking folks in seemed to have had a bad day. I suspect we will all continue to frequent this restaurant out of respect to its rich history in Reno, but as other restaurant locations become available, I suspect this option will be less and less.
   

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Las Vegas3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 13, 2017

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   We went on a Sunday night at 8pm. It was dead quiet. But the food and service was great. Looking forward to going back and seeing what it is like when it's packed with customers. Long communal table seating which is fun to chat and meet new people. Would be a completely different experience on a busy night.
   

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Tahoe2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 12, 2017

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Louis is fantastic Basque food served family style. It's a classic and and fun every time. The steaks are done superbly and the Basque dishes are delicious, the French fries are to die for. Our kids ask to go to Louis whenever we can...yummy
   

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   roser

   Tahoe1 review

   2.0

   Dined on February 11, 2017

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   When we arrived we were informed that Louie's Basque Corner was no longer with Open Table and they did not have our reservation
   

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   blondie

   Central Coast17 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 10, 2017

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   I was disappointed overall with this trip to Louis' Basque Corner. The salad was not good, just too much oil and vinegar dressing and it could use a few more ingrediants. The soup tasted more like they had combined two soups together and it was suppose to be beef barley, but it hardly had a piece of beef in it. We ordered the sweetbreads, because we can hardly find them anywhere else, but they tasted like chunks of beef that were overcooked. Sweetbreads are delicate and their preparation is a lot of steps. It tasted like they skipped a couple. The beans were basically tasteless, as we added alot of other table sauces and salt to give them some flavor. The best thing on the table was the chicken dish that came with the dinner. Nice and tender, even the white meat. Lastly, the bread was absolutely tasteless...please find a better source for that!
   

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   adorevoyager

   San Francisco25 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 26, 2017

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The first time I ate here was with my parents in the 1950's. Every time since that I have visited Reno I have made an effort to eat here because of the delicious dinners, the variety of offerings, the opportunity to visit with folks from all over and the great ambiance. I don't think you can find another place offering such a variety of Basque entrées, offering seconds if you want them (I can't imagine taking seconds since there's such ample servings to begin with - we couldn't even finish those). Try the beef tongue served with typical Basque-style with tomatoes, onions and bell peppers. I love the leg of lamb and especially the huge lamb chops. And you won't find better French fries anywhere. This is a fun place to go with a group (with folks ordering different entrées so that you can share). Don't forget that a sizable glass of wine is included as is "dessert" (vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce or some very dry but great jack cheese). You simply can't find a better deal: soup, wonderful green salad, first course (changes often - in our case it was the beef tongue), great beans with Spanish chorizo (nothing like Mexican chorizo), main course-several listed on menu PLUS daily specials (prime rib, salmon, shrimp, and oxtails the 2 days we were there), dessert (see above) and wine. Try their special cocktail - Picon punch for $5 ($4 during "happy hour"). I can't wait to get back to Reno.
   

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   c40young

   San Francisco18 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on December 29, 2016

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   If you like Basque family style dining and Sweetbreads you will love this place. Low key and informal but good hearty and generous portions.
   

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   SueB

   Portland5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 28, 2016

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Holiday dinner with family
   

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 20, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    We chose to come here for an office Christmas lunch. It was a different choice than we normally have, but was a huge hit. Everyone really had a fun time and the family style helped it seem more like a group conversation. Service was excellent.
    

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