Purely for the value: 5 Stars. If you like ribs, you won't find a better value anywhere. A full rack for $16.95 ($13.95 if you're a players club member). Comes with bread and corn on the cob. The bread isn't worth the bother but everything else is good. Wash it down with one of Ellis Island's own brewed beers and you're well on the way to satisfaction!
The gambling is good (they even have a few table games) and their Karaoke is the best in town (they DO need to beef up their music selection - they don't have ANY Tupac. I classify Ellis Island as a hole in the wall... don't come here if you are the "strip" type. Come here to get the gambling, good food and fun for less than half the price of the strip... and only a couple blocks away!