Gold Dust West Elko is a business that offers a varied dining experience. Customers have reported excellent service and large portions, with the food being described as "pretty good" and at "decent prices." However, some have noted that the service can be slow when the establishment is busy due to understaffing. The menu has received mixed reviews, with some customers missing the old menu items, while others have expressed satisfaction with the current offerings. The staff, including the F&B manager and specific employees like Jen, Liz, Cellie, and Crystal the cocktail waitress, have been praised for their friendliness and attentiveness. On the casino floor, the staff is also described as friendly, but some customers have noted heavy cigarette smoke and low payouts on the slots. The steak and seafood dishes have been described as "mediocre," with the steak being small, tough, and lacking in flavor, and the lobster being quite small. Overall, Gold Dust West Elko seems to provide a mixed experience, with some positive reviews for the food, service, and staff, but also some criticisms regarding the casino atmosphere and the quality of certain menu items.