RENO, Nev. – Reno’s first Chickie’s & Pete’s, the #1 sports bar in North America as voted by ESPN, officially opened Sunday, Dec. 4 at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (GSR).
GSR is only the second outpost west of the Rockies, of the Philadelphia-based concept that’s a favorite among both athletes and fans. The venue is as popular for its unique sports bar experience as it is for its elevated bar cuisine.
Founded in 1977 by Peter “Pete” and Henrietta “Chickie” Ciarrocchi, the crab house and sports bar has cemented itself as a Philadelphia staple and their world-famous Crabfries have become synonymous with game days in the Northeast. The first West Coast outpost opened inside GSR’s sister property, SAHARA Las Vegas, late last year.
The menu features signature seafood creations like mussels in red and white sauce, baby lobster tails, Chickie’s Style Hot Shrimp, and the specialty Crabfeast featuring one pound of snow crab legs, one Dungeness crab, king crab legs and corn.
In addition to crustacean classics, the menu boasts game day go-tos with a unique twist like Philly Cheesesteak Nachos, Chickie’s Wings, and a lineup of juicy burgers including the Grand Opening Burger featuring lobster, bacon, Crabfries, cheese sauce, American cheese, chipotle aioli, fried onions and lettuce on a brioche bun, available through Dec. 31.
It wouldn’t be Chickie’s & Pete’s without their proprietary creation that made them famous, Crabfries. The crinkle-cut French fries are sprinkled with a secret blend of crab spices and served with the restaurant’s one-of-a-kind white creamy cheese sauce for dipping.
With two massive viewing walls on either side of the 260-seat restaurant, guests won’t miss any of the game day action. Chickie’s & Pete’s at GSR will also present live entertainment every Saturday night beginning on New Year’s Eve.
Adjoined to Chickie’s & Pete’s is a recently-unveiled 3,000-square-foot state-of-the-art William Hill Race and Sportsbook. Fans can watch multiple sporting events on the expansive 45-foot-wide LED viewing wall or at any of the spacious race stations with 24-inch personal TV monitors, individual lighting and USB connectivity ports.
In addition to the $10 million Race and Sportsbook upgrade, capital improvements are happening throughout the casino resort with more than $55 million slated for this year alone including the renovation of more than 600 rooms, a new Starbucks, revamped 2nd Street Express quick-serve restaurant, and modifications and expansion of the resort’s Fun Quest arcade and to the Grand Bowling Center which now features the Kingpin VIP Lanes & Lounge.
Operating hours are 11 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m to 2 a.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, visit grandsierraresort.com.
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ABOUT GRAND SIERRA RESORT
Located in the heart of the beautiful Reno-Tahoe region, Grand Sierra Resort (GSR) is an all-encompassing casino-resort with nearly 2,000 newly-renovated guest rooms and suites, 200,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, 1,200 slot machines, 45 table games, a poker room featuring seven tables and the Infinity High Limit Room. The destination’s premier gaming property offers visitors a wide variety of amenities including the 2,995-seat critically-acclaimed Grand Theatre, home to Reno-Tahoe’s finest entertainment experience, exhilarating nightlife at the spectacular LEX Nightclub, more than a dozen delectable restaurant and dining choices including Charlie Palmer Steak and Lounge, a spa, branded retail shopping, a remarkable year-round outdoor pool and fire pit experience, Reno’s largest outdoor ice skating rink, a two-screen cinema, a 50-lane bowling center, adrenaline-pumping rides and an aqua golf driving range. GSR players can also enjoy the perks of an Infinity Rewards membership, a joint loyalty program between GSR and its sister resort SAHARA Las Vegas, that gives players the opportunity to earn and redeem rewards across both destinations. GSR is a minority-owned business certified by the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council. For more information, please visit grandsierraresort.com or to make reservations call 1-800-648-5080. For the latest and greatest news on GSR, find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
