Delta Saloon sawdust corner restaurant — Restaurant in Dayton

We had a reservation and as a local I highly recommend you make one- feom April till Dec Virginia City is hopping! This restaurant was so beautiful- they recently restored the building and when you step through the doors you feel as though you stepped back in time. The Victorian decorative details are spot on! The service was phenomenal! Desiree, our server, was attentive, friendly, and helpful. The food was so delicious- truly a treat! My husband and I shared an appetizer of crab cakes while I sipped a Mulled Blackberry Bourbon- we then moved on to main courses of prime rib and grilled sea bass. And the to top it off- we shared the best cheesecake either of us have ever had. Most of seating are very comfortable booths. We sat by the piano- it was in self-play mode and was the perfect touch. It was fun watching nearby diners enjoying their experiences as well. The ladies at the next table were grinning widely as their Ceasars salads were meticulously prepared tableside. Another set of diners ordered a flambe dessert, which of course was prepared tableside as well. They looked as though they loved the show! Also- we checked out Delta's saloon next door- it was renovated as well- long bar, some casino games, live band, billards, air hockey, and many other activities- with plenty of space and seating. I can see where you could spends hours in this spot only. As a local, I am thankful that the owner(s) thoughtfully restored each detail- a true tribute to Virginia City's past and future. Looking forward to visiting...

We went in tonight with a large group. This place is new and they are working SO hard and doing their best. I completely recognize that! There’s just a few kinks that need to be worked out.

We had the King Crab Leg and it was incredible! My husband got the Rib Eye and loved it. Baked potato was amazing and so were the mushrooms!! Honestly, best mushrooms we ever had! I shared the Filet with a friend. We asked for medium rare, and it came back medium. I felt it was fine and I ate it anyway. The butter on top is a unique blend, but there wasn’t a lot of flavor itself to the meat.I added a bit of salt and pepper to mine and it was a lot better!

I have another friend that was with us that said the same thing…..meat had no flavor. Just bland.

We tried the crème brûlée for dessert and it was more like a very vanilla pudding with cream. It was good, just not a normal brûlée.

For 3 people, our meal after included gratuity/service fee, was $315.00

These guys are new, and they are working really hard….I have a feeling if I come back in 6 months, little changes will be made, and it will be top notch!

All in all, we really enjoyed it! just needs a little work on the flavors!

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This place is an experience from the decor and ambiance to the presentation and the preparation technique, all the way to the flavors and the authenticity of the food sources. It would be impossible to capture it all but I can highlight some of the things that stood out. First, the ambience stays true to Virginia City history. I could imagine mining moguls from the silver boom sitting in a room similarly designed and luxurious. Second, the food technique should be the standard for fine dining. The steak being sous vide and then grilled made the most tender meat I have probably ever had. It literally melts in your mouth. Lastly, the quality of the food speaks for itself. To put it simple, I want a steak to taste like a steak. I hate when frills and toppings overshadow the meat. I love when I can taste the quality of the steak. That was what I got, and what I appreciated most! If you are looking for a fine dining experience, venture up to the Sawdust. 10 out of 10...