Verdi, NV: The Sasquatch Tavern & Grill

Subject: FOOD

Place: The Sasquatch Tavern & Grill

Locale: Verdi, NV (775 Highway 40 W)

The SasquatchTavern & Grill  YELP link

Visits: 2 (most-recent was 04/30/2016)

Food:     4 out of 5 on the Fork-O-Meter

Venue:  3.5 out of 5 on the Fork-O-Meter

Beverages:  Only water this time, seriously!

Will I return?: Definitely

NARRATIVE:

Not really sure why we had not revisited this little gem off the old Highway 40 just a couple miles from home. We happened to be at a rained out Reno Aces baseball game the other night with several friends, one of whom mentioned about the great fish and chips at the Sasquatch. This comment was not taken lightly by me given that this neighbor spends a lot of time across the pond in Great Britain. Everyone knows that really good fish and chips are found over there...so, we simply had to try them out!

Although I had a really long day bowling (correction, attempt at bowling) at a big tournament down in Carson City, I arrived home hungry and ready to go out. Linda knew about my perked ears regarding the fish and chips story, so off we go!

The Sasquatch falls into one of my favorite categories - a unique, local-only restaurant. Although I understand them to be either managed or owned or both by the same folks who run the Flowing Tide Pub local chain, this one is completely unique. It is a medium sized establishment, holding perhaps 40 patrons tops in my quick opinion. There is a table/booth area, a bar seat area, and maybe two or three high-tops near the bar. Perhaps ten video poker machines are embedded into some of the bar seats, smoking is NOT allowed inside (hooray!). There is also a canvas canopied outdoor seating area to one side and I believe smokers are allowed out there -- that works for me. The only thing I might say could be offputting to some would be the rock and roll (although out of my era) music piping into the bar area and permeating around the place. Did not bother us however.

Two young ladies were working all of the dining areas and taking drink orders. They were quick to tend to us although today we were H20 lightweights. Our food orders were taken right away. We were both pleased at the quick turnaround on the food, and it was all served promptly (hot = good). Since I had already inhaled some fries and a cheeseburger at the bowling alley for lunch, I opted instead for the three taco plate. Linda on the other hand was determined to score the highly-regarded fish and chips plate.

Trio of Steak Tacos

I have to say that even with a borderline appetite after a long day, these tacos were outstanding! I chose the steak version (chicken, shrimp, and fish are the other proteins available) and I quickly tackled this drippy trio of joy. The steak was nicely grilled and sliced and literally filled each flour tortilla. They add a nice chipotle cream sauce, pico de gallo and a little cheese. I was a little worried about a potential soak through on the tortillas that would push me into fork mode, but that never happened. A great dish for me.

Fish and Chips!

The real story of the meal was the fish and chips, and the Sasquatch came through big time. Out came this very appetizing plate of nicely battered whitefish (likely cod). The coating was golden brown and very even in appearance. There were four (4) nice sized filets laid atop lightly battered chips (okay, fries you blokes). I enjoyed the creamy coleslaw off to the side more than Linda did --- but I am into that creamy stuff balancing out the tartness of the tartar sauce, etc. on the plate. She was overall pleased with the dinner, and outside of some coleslaw left on the plate (I was a bit full by now), there was not much left for any vultures floating over Verdi.

There was no question between us about the quality of the food at Sasquatch. Both dinners were belly fillers, and the value matched the price just fine for us. There are many more things we spied on the menu that will bring us back in search of another great meal at a unique place.

BIGFOOT RULES!
--BG