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Our guide to Reno-Sparks area dining
Updated March 13, 2009
$ $10 or less average
$$ $11-15 average
$$$ $16-20 average
$$$$ $20 or more average
Note: Prices are for dinner items, unless it is a breakfast-lunch restaurant only.
Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D)
Listings are in the 775 area code.
BRICKS D $$$
1695 S. Virginia St. 786-2277
Diners enjoy fine dining with an excellent wine selection. The menu features American steakhouse favorites as well as some continental dishes. Closed Sundays.
THE CHOCOLATE BAR B (Sunday), L, D $$
475 S. Arlington Ave. 337-1122
The Summit at 13979 S. Virginia St. 852-9966
This chic spot is known for its delicious chocolate desserts and cocktails (indulge in the chocolate martini or warm white peppermint cocktail), but it’s also got tasty food. For lunch and dinner there are savory small plates such as chicken satay, seared ahi, herb-marinated flat iron steak, and salads. For Sunday brunch, dine on quiche, crepes, eggs Benedict, and French toast.
DAVID’S GRILL AT THE RESORT AT RED HAWK B, L, D $$
6600 N. Wingfield Parkway, Sparks 626-1000
Enjoy appetizers such as jumbo lump crab cake, seared ahi, or specialty grilled links. The lunch and dinner menus also include freshly made soups, salads, and specialty sandwiches; entrées include porcini-encrusted 14-ounce rib eye and macadamia halibut; breakfast is served every day in the summer and on weekends in winter.
IMPERIAL BAR AND LOUNGE L, D $$
150 N. Arlington Ave. 324-6399
Imperial's menu includes mac and cheese with Gruyère and bleu cheese as well as thin-crust pizza. Whether you want sliders and beer or a meat-and-cheese plate and wine, your lunch and dinner cravings will be met.
PEG’S GLORIFIED HAM N EGGS B, L $
420 S. Sierra St. 329-2600
6300 Mae Anne Ave. 624-2700
A great place for breakfast, this diner features a variety of egg-based dishes and large omelets, plus sandwiches, burgers, and salads on the lunch menu.
PJ AND CO. B, L, D $
1590 S. Wells Ave. 323-6366
Known to locals as “PJ’s,” this unassuming restaurant/saloon serves up excellent breakfast omelets, eggs Benedict, and huevos rancheros. It also offers burgers and sandwiches for lunch, and ribs and fajitas for dinner. It has a full bar.
PNEUMATIC DINER B, L, D $
501 W. First St. 786-8888, ext. 106
Most entrées here have a vegetarian or vegan slant. There are many fans of the house-made waffles (Sunday mornings only), soups, salads, sandwiches, smoothies, and pastas. It’s upstairs in the Truckee River Terrace Apartment Homes.
ROUNDABOUT MARKET & BISTRO B (Sundays), L, D $$
7665 Town Square Way (Somersett) 747-2090
Roundabout offers delicious lunch and dinner items. Dinner service includes thin-crust pizza from the wood-burning oven, pasta dishes, organic rosemary chicken, pan-roasted fish, and prime New York steak. Tuesday is Italian-themed family night. A recent addition is a gourmet burger bar next door. Don’t miss Sunday brunch. Catering is offered, too. Closed Mondays.
THE GRILL AT QUAIL CORNERS L, D $$$
6520 S. McCarran Blvd. 827-6262
The Grill has become a local favorite, offering a casual-chic setting for a great business lunch or dinner with friends. Enjoy delicious salads, pastas, pizzas, steaks, and seafood, plus fine wine selections. Closed Sundays and no lunch on weekends.
THE MELTING POT D $$$$
6950 S. McCarran Blvd. 827-6500
Dip your favorite morsels into a delectable four-course fondue meal while sipping fine wine and specialty drinks in a sleek and contemporary atmosphere. Private booths are available for added romance.
THE STONE HOUSE CAFÉ B, L, D $$$
1907 S. Arlington Ave. 284-3895
Satisfy a craving for classic cuisine with a choice of burgers, pasta, soups, salads, seafood, meat and poultry. Spice it up with chicken curry, Basque lamb chops, fish and chips, or tamales.
TRUCKEE RIVER BAR AND GRILL I and II B, L, D (Wed. only) $
1113 California Ave. 786-7971
3466 Lakeside Drive 825-5585
These local haunts offer lunch items such as soups, salads, and sandwiches. Breakfast includes awesome whole-wheat banana pancakes. The bar menu is available in the evening, and Wednesday is Italian night, featuring specialties such as pasta and steak, at the California Avenue location only.
VINO RENO D $
6522 S. McCarran Blvd. 828-3475
A hot place for cheese, hot oil, and chocolate fondue. The small restaurant also has an extensive wine list and full bar. Open Wednesday-Saturday for dinner.
VISTA GRILLE L, D $$
1250 Disc Drive, Sparks 626-9922
This restaurant truly has something for everyone. Lunch includes pasta, pizza, sandwiches, salads, and chicken prepared four different ways. Feel like a hamburger, pasta jambalaya, steak Diane, barbecued pork baby back ribs, or stuffed salmon? Vista has you covered for dinner. The causal, refined establishment also has a full bar.
WILD RIVER GRILLE L, D $$
17 S. Virginia St. 284-7455
Enjoy lunch or dinner right along the Truckee River at this pretty, welcoming spot. Lunch includes such items as a baked brie, bacon, and sun-dried tomato sandwich; a meatloaf sandwich; grilled turkey breast; and hand-breaded Alaskan cod. Dinner brings herb-crusted tilapia, New York strip, center-cut pork chop, and lobster ravioli. There’s a beautiful bar with a lively scene as well.
4TH ST. BISTRO D $$$$
3065 W. Fourth St. 323-3200
Take that someone special to 4th Street Bistro. The food is upscale California cuisine, prepared with an eye toward health. Made with the freshest possible ingredients, the dishes are amazingly flavorful. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
LULOU’S D $$$$
1470 S. Virginia St. 329-9979
With an ever-changing menu, this Reno hot spot prides itself on surprise and variety. Everything from modern American cuisine to Asian and Middle Eastern food is offered. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
SEZMU D $$
670 Mt. Rose St. 327-4448
Sezmu offers an eclectic mix of cuisines served in an upscale casual atmosphere. You’ll find fresh and seasonal Asian delicacies, rich Italian dishes, and American classics. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
CHUTNEY INDIAN CUISINE L, D $$
1290 E. Plumb Lane (Costco center) 829-4477
Delicious Indian dishes punctuate the menu of this elegant establishment. There is northern and southern Indian cooking as well as Chinese fusion cuisine. The restaurant offers a lunch buffet and a la carte items for dinner.
FRANCIS’ ASIAN BISTRO L, D $$
4796 Caughlin Parkway, Suite 101 827-3111
For a mouthwatering tour of the Orient, you only have to travel as far as Caughlin Ranch. From sensational sushi to delectable noodle dishes, Francis’ has Asian cuisine covered.
FORTUNE PALACE L, D $$
1282 Disc Drive, Sparks 626-9888
Quality Chinese dishes, including egg rolls, soups, and classic entrées. The restaurant has wonderful service and also is a perfect take-out option.
ICHIBAN JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE, SUSHI BAR L, D $$$$
206 N. Virginia St. (inside Harrah’s Reno) 323-5550
A Reno favorite for three decades. Relax while a master chef prepares sizzling steak and lobster for you at your table. Don’t forget the all-you-can-eat sushi and tempura bar.
INDIA GARDEN L, D $$
1565 S. Virginia St. 337-8002
The affordable lunchtime all-you-can-eat buffet gets rave reviews. Dinner brings standard Indian a la carte items such as chicken tikka and chutneys.
INDIA KABOB L, D $$
1091 S. Virginia St. 348-6222
Delectable Indian fare, including curries, samosas, vindaloos, and tandoori dishes. Full bar, plus an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet (a la carte also available).
JAZMINE L, D $$
9333 Double R Blvd., Suite 1000 851-2888
Step inside this beautifully decorated restaurant and prepare yourself for delicious Asian dishes. You’ll find standards such as kung pao and chow mein as well as Szechuan lamb, red snapper with mushrooms, and New York steak with XO sauce. There’s fresh sushi, too. Closed Sundays.
KYOTO L, D $$
915 W. Moana Lane 825-9686
From tempura to teriyaki, you’ll find all your favorite Japanese dishes at Kyoto. And if you like sushi, you’ll love it here. Closed Sundays.
PALAIS DE JADE L, D $$
960 W. Moana Lane 827-5233
The upscale atmosphere goes a long way here, but it’s the food that brings people back. The restaurant serves Mandarin, Hunan, and Cantonese cuisines, but pay special attention to the delicious Szechuan dishes.
PEONY CHINESE CUISINE L, D $$
6340 Mae Anne Ave. 747-3288
This delicious addition to the Chinese food scene offers Cantonese, Szechuan, and other styles. Menu items run from the familiar to the exotic, and all are filled with flavor. There's even sushi for fresh-fish lovers. Full bar and wine list.
P.F. CHANG’S L, D $$
5180 Kietzke Lane 825-9800
Culinary delights include addicting appetizers such as Chang’s chicken in lettuce wraps and entrées such as orange peel beef and oolong marinated sea bass.
TASTE OF INDIA L, D $$
315 E. Moana Lane 825-3008
In its cheerful spot, this owner-operated restaurant features a lunch buffet and sit-down dinners. The tandoori chicken is excellent, as are the varied curries.
ANTHONY’S DANDELION DELI B, L $
1170 S. Wells Ave. 322-6100
This intimate deli features great salads, including tabouli and hummus; sandwiches; and hot entrées —all with an emphasis on healthy eating. House-made breakfasts, breads, soups, and desserts are served.
THE BBQ HOUSE L, D $$
463 Roberts St. 323-7427
If you’re a fan of barbecued brisket, ribs, hot links, or chicken, try them “Oakland-style” at The BBQ House. Oakland-style means apple, cherry, and almond woods are used, and the sauce (as hot —or not —as you like) relies on brown sugar rather than vinegar or molasses.
CAFÉ MUSÉE L $$
160 Liberty St. (Nevada Museum of Art) 329-3323
Find a selection of delectable salads, cold and grilled sandwiches, house-made soups, and daily specials. There’s also a kids’ menu. The third Sunday of every month also offers an exciting jazz brunch. Closed Mondays.
CALIFORNIA AVENUE DELICATESSEN L $
1201 California Ave. 322-3354
This deli gets packed for lunch with Reno High School kids during the week and families on weekends. It offers delicious sandwiches (try the tri-tip, French dip, and Philly cheese steak), salads, and specials such as enchiladas and pasta. The business offers catering, too. Closed Sundays.
COUNTRY GARDEN RESTAURANT B (weekends only), L $
606 W. Plumb Lane 825-0213
Eat with the ladies who lunch at this quaint spot in the Arlington Gardens mini-mall. Weekend brunch features eggs Benedict, quiche, muffins, and high tea. Weekday lunch features salads and sandwiches, including a popular French dip. As a bonus, a percentage of the restaurant’s proceeds benefits The Junior League of Reno, a women’s volunteer group.
DAUGHTERS CAFE B, L $
97 Bells St. 324-3447
You’ll find interesting, seasonal menu items nestled inside the cozy, historical home that is Daughters Café. Savory breakfast selections might include a goat cheese, green apple, and walnut omelet, shirred eggs, and beignets. Lunch might bring a spicy chickpea and roasted squash sandwich and a poached egg, mushroom, salmon vinaigrette salad. Closed Mondays.
DISH CAFÉ B, L $
855 Mill St. 348-8264
Dish features from-scratch quiche, soup, sandwiches, and desserts (including mouthwatering cupcakes). All food is made with a fresh, homemade flair. A nice coffee selection and a friendly staff make this a highlight on the dining and catering scene. Closed on weekends.
DOWNTOWN MARKETPLACE DELI B, L $
138 West St., B-1 348-8862
Try fresh breakfast sandwiches or burritos (stuffed with omelets) or paninis and savory sandwiches (such as grilled chicken, Italian, or vegetarian) for lunch. Salads and hot menu items also are offered. You’ll find a quaint espresso bar and a small, full-service market inside the space as well.
EARTHLY DELIGHTS L $
138 West St. (in West Street Market) 322-8034
You’ll find fresh salads, sandwiches, and paninis at this deli, which also has an outpost at Northstar. The lunch spot has meat as well as vegetarian options. Take-and-bake entrées include lasagna, grilled chicken, turkey meatballs, and stuffed flank steak.
FREEMAN’S NATURAL HOT DOGS L, D $
106 California Ave. 322-3434
Get in line for a double beef dog or a vegan sausage at this hot dog establishment that specializes in organic and natural ingredients. Closed Sundays for lunch and open for dinner Thursday through Sunday.
ICEBOX L, D $
9333 Double R Blvd., Suite 600 336-5200
1345 Baring Blvd., Sparks 358-2505
This “take-and-bake-gourmet-dinners-to-go” restaurant has a rotating weekly menu you can view online (iceboxkitchen.com). All entrées come in oven-safe containers, and most are $10. There are many gourmet choices.
JOSEF’S VIENNA BAKERY B, L $
933 W. Moana Lane 825-0451
Baked goods are the specialty at this café, which also features breakfast items, from-scratch soups, salads, and sandwiches.
MANHATTAN DELI L, D $$
3800 S. Virginia St. (inside Atlantis) 825-4700
This authentic New York-style restaurant and deli offers an awesome pastrami sandwich, flavorful matzo ball soup, and a sinful cheesecake, along with many other items.
MASSIMO’S FINE ITALIAN DELI L $
921 W. Moana Lane (Moana West Annex) 827-3860
If you’re in the mood for a real Italian sandwich, try Massimo’s. That’s where you’ll find all the Italian meats you can handle (including mortadella, Genoa salami, prosciutto, and Italian roast beef) as well as delicious vegetarian options (the fresh mozzarella, tomato, and basil sandwich is to die for). Make sure to have your sandwich made on homemade focaccia. Salads and special entrees (such as lasagna and eggplant parmesan) also are available.
MR. PICKLE’S SANDWICH SHOP L, D $
2975 Vista Blvd., Suite 101 331-5111
3064 Mill St. 322-3322
10855 Double R Blvd., Suite A 852-2010
3250 Retail Drive, Suite 100, Carson City 883-2888
Mr. Pickle’s specializes in delicious sandwiches such as meatball, turkey, hot pastrami, and roast beef. You can jazz them up with avocado, bacon, and roasted red pepper. For lighter fare, there are soups, salads, low-carb wraps, and smoothies.
NEWMAN’S DELI B, L $
20 California Ave. 348-8884
This deli has some of the city’s best pastrami and corned beef sandwiches. Soup, salads, bagels, and more fill the menu. Closed on weekends.
NOTHING TO IT GOURMET DELI L $
225 Crummer Lane 826-2628
In addition to the culinary center, the gourmet deli offers an enticing lunch menu. Choose from delectable salads and gourmet sandwiches. Closed on weekends.
PORKY’S B (weekends), L, D $
3372 S. McCarran Blvd. 825-3777
This restaurant offers delicious barbecue, homemade soup, and Mexican cuisine as well as satisfying salads and sandwiches. There are nightly all-you-can-eat specials and breakfast on the weekends. This locals’ spot includes a friendly bar scene as well.
ROSE’S RESTAURANT L $
725 S. Center St. 329-7673
Visit Rose’s, where the house-made soups and sandwiches are rated G (for gourmet). Enjoy sandwiches named after famous painters while sipping a specialty coffee, tea, or juice.
RUBICON DELI L $
445 California Ave. 322-9792
For gigantic and delicious sandwiches, try this deli (formerly in Tahoe City, Calif.). You’ll find great service, fresh taste, and the highest quality ingredients at this spot, not to mention freshly baked bread with choices such as blue cheese, jalapeño, garlic cheese, and pesto. Closed Sundays.
SCRUPLES BAR AND GRILL B, L, D $
91 W. Plumb Lane 322-7171
Cheap eats, great service, and good quality bar food is what you’ll enjoy at this longtime locals’ spot. Favorites are the chicken wings in a whole slew of sauces and rubs, burgers, nachos, salads, sandwiches, chicken-fried steak, and bloody Marys. There is indoor and outdoor dining, live music on the patio in the summer, and big-screen TVs for watching sports. In addition, Scruples runs a free shuttle service to and from the University of Nevada, Reno basketball and football games. Food is offered around-the-clock at this spot.
SPICY PICKLE L $
222 Los Altos Parkway, Sparks 626-4111
5210 Longley Lane, Suite 100 852-4440
Spicy Pickle is great for lunch. Take your pick from paninis and individual pizzas to fresh salads such as the Greek. There are several specialty sandwiches on the menu, or you can build your own. Italian breads are baked fresh daily. To top it off, the establishment offers catering.
SÜP L, D $
719 S. Virginia St. 324-4787
This soup, salad, and sandwich spot is extremely popular with the lunch crowd. Try the tasty flat iron steak salad or pesto turkey sandwich. Six fresh soups are offered daily and there are many from which to choose. Closed Sundays.
THE CHEESE BOARD L $$
247 California Ave. 323-3115
Delicious, California-fresh sandwiches, salads, and soups are served at this popular lunch spot (in business since 1981). It also offers Old World ambiance and a plentiful wine selection. Closed Sundays.
TRUCKEE BAGEL COMPANY B, L $
18130 Wedge Parkway 851-8855
You’ll find the best bagels in town at Truckee Bagel Company. They are baked fresh daily and come in many flavors, including blueberry, onion, spinach asiago, three-seed, and whole wheat. Pair your bagel with eggs, bacon, sausage, and more for breakfast or, for lunch, use one as part of a cold or hot sandwich (veggie, turkey, and pastrami are some choices).
VOILA CAFÉ AND CATERING B, L $
522 California Ave. 324-0228
Healthy salads and sandwiches punctuate the lunch menu at this café. Afternoon diners also will find wraps, crab burgers, grilled chicken breast, and Asian noodle bowls. Breakfast/brunch, served Thursday through Sunday, includes delicious frittatas, breakfast tostatas, eggs Benedict, French toast, and quiche. Closed Mondays.
WALDEN’S COFFEEHOUSE B, L, D $$
3940 Mayberry Drive 787-3307
This unassuming coffeehouse offers great food and drink, with highlights such as the quiche Lorraine, the breakfast burrito with sausage, the egg salad sandwich, and the veggie delight hot wrap.
WHOLE FOODS MARKET B, L, D $$
6139 S. Virginia St. 852-8023
This supermarket has an abundance of prepared food choices for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The huge salad bar allows busy professionals to create their own green masterpieces. There are tons of sandwiches and ready-made dishes. Even the sushi gets rave reviews. Bonus: in the summer you can enjoy your meal on a pretty patio that is shaded by a trellis and cooled down with misters.
BAVARIAN WORLD B, L, D $$
595 Valley Road 323-7646
Find authentic German food in a charming atmosphere at this locals’ favorite and tourist haunt. An array of sausages, sauerkraut, and schnitzel awaits diners, along with great potato pancakes. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
BEAUJOLAIS BISTRO L, D $$$
130 West St. 323-2227
Beaujolais Bistro is trés chic. Owner/chef Bill Gilbert is as much a Reno landmark as the 100-year-old building that houses his delightful little restaurant. For lunch, enjoy soup, salad, quiche, open-faced sandwiches, and more. Dinner brings French favorites such as coq au vin, beef bourguignon, and cassoulet, as well as beautifully presented American standards such as New York steak. Closed Mondays and no lunch on weekends.
BISTRO 7 L, D $$
7111 S. Virginia St. 851-9463
In May, Ciao transformed into Bistro 7 to offer comfort food in a small-plates format with an emphasis on Asian and Italian cuisine. Eclectic menu items include soups, meats, fish, salads, and fresh pizza from the wood-burning oven. The restaurant now offers more of a lounge atmosphere, with DJs and live music and a VIP room for private parties. Closed Mondays and no lunch on weekends.
BLUE PLATE L, D (Friday nights) $
236 California Ave. 786-3463
The intimate, quirky fusion diner has a big-city feel, with Greek and Asian entrées, plus salads and sandwiches. Closed on weekends.
FRANZ’S BACKSTUBE AUSTRIAN CAFÉ B, L $
3882 Mayberry Landing 624-2921
This bakery features sumptuous pastries and also has sandwiches, filled croissants, pastries, coffees, cakes, and cookies. Closed on Mondays.
LOUIS’ BASQUE CORNER L, D $$
301 E. Fourth St. 323-7203
One regular calls this restaurant a must for out-of-town guests and big get-togethers. The food is authentic Basque, with meat figuring prominently. In business since 1967, this is a Reno institution. Lunch Tuesday through Saturday, dinner Tuesday through Sunday.
SANTA FE HOTEL BASQUE L, D $$
235 Lake St. 323-1891
Open for more than 50 years, the Santa Fe Basque restaurant is a Reno tradition. Prepare to share your table with other guests and come with an appetite. Meals change nightly but they may feature steak, lamb, pork, chicken, or seafood. Sides may include tongue, lamb stew, sweetbreads, paella, or oxtail stew, and all meals come with soup, salad, beans, French fries, wine, coffee, and ice cream. Don’t forget to order a Picon punch at the bar. Closed Mondays.
ZAGOL ETHIOPIAN CUISINE L, D $$
855 E. Fourth St. 786-9020
Diners eat with their hands, or use injera (an Ethiopian flatbread), to grab tasty morsels at this wonderful restaurant. Try zilzil tibs (sautéed beef strips), kilkil (green beans and carrots), or alicha (lamb stew). Closed Mondays.
LA FAMIGLIA D $$
180 E. First St. 324-1414
This downtown Italian spot is excellent. House-made pastas such as gnocchi, lasagna, and cannelloni are king. There’s a full range of dishes, including seafood, meat, chicken, and vegetarian fare. Closed Sundays.
LA STRADA D $$
345 N. Virginia St. (inside Eldorado) 786-5700
Enjoy authentic northern Italian cuisine, including fresh-made pastas as well as meat and seafood entrées, and a great wine list. Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays.
LA VECCHIA L, D $$$
3501 S. Virginia St. 825-1113
The pasta is house-made at this longtime Reno favorite. Traditional dishes with both meat and vegetarian options abound. No lunch on weekends.
LUCIANO’S L, D $$
6135 Lakeside Drive 828-0400
Diners highly rate the authentic Italian-style pork, beef, seafood, and pasta dishes. Closed Mondays and lunch Tuesday through Friday.
JOHNNY’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO D $$$
4245 W. Fourth St. 747-4511
A west Reno dinner house for decades, Johnny’s features traditional Italian cuisine, including veal, beef, and seafood dishes, and lots of pasta. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
MARIO’S PORTOFINO L, D $$$
1505 S. Virginia St. 825-7779
This local’s favorite restaurant features a vast selection of Italian dishes, from mushroom polenta to linguine and clams. Dishes also feature veal, pork, chicken, beef, seafood, and even lamb. A full bar and nice wine list rounds out the offerings.
ZOZO’S L, D $$
3446 Lakeside Drive 829-9449
An intimate, Old World-style restaurant, this locals’ favorite has a great list of pastas and sandwiches for lunch, and offers dinner entrées such as mushroom ravioli, veal saltimboca, and scampi. No lunch on weekends.
VITTORIO’S SKYLINE CAFÉ D $$
3005 Skyline Blvd. 825-5611
This spot offers delicious Italian food with a superb view. The menu features simple Tuscan cuisine with fresh fish specials and an array of meat, poultry, and veal dishes. Be sure to try the fresh pizza and delicious cocktails as well. There’s a covered, heated patio for parties and a deck for summertime dining. Closed Mondays.
BERTHA MIRANDA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT B, L, D $$
336 Mill St. 786-9697
Always topping the locals’ favorite list, Bertha Miranda’s serves authentic Mexican fare in a comfortable, airy setting reminiscent of a sunny hacienda. South-of-the-border specialties include enchiladas, fajitas, and great Mexican-style breakfasts. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
BETO’S L, D $
575 W. Fifth St. 324-0632
You’ll find value-priced lunch combination platters and good carnitas.
BUENOS GRILL L, D $
3892 Mayberry Drive 787-8226
This Americanized Mexican restaurant makes meals fresh daily, and the Baja grill-style menu has a healthy lean. In addition to more usual Mexican fare, try fresh fish tacos or burritos, or coconut prawns.
EL ADOBE CAFÉ B, L, D $$
55 W. Arroyo St. 327-4422
This establishment serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including huevos rancheros, chile rellenos, tamales, tacos, mole, and shrimp fajitas.
OFELIA’S MEXICAN FOOD AND BAKERY B, L, D $
1125 Rock Blvd., Sparks 356-0356
This place serves authentic Guadalajaran meals, including soups, tortas, and house-made tortillas.
ROSITA’S COCINA B, L, D $$
7689 S. Virginia St., Suite N 853-2521
This restaurant near Neil Road has some truly delicious dishes. The family who owns this establishment puts care into the creation of its tamales, enchiladas, and chimichangas.
AMENDMENT 21 L, D $$
425 S. Virginia St. 348-6370
Amendment 21 offers a full bar, wine list, salads, pasta, fajitas, burgers, and more. It also broadcasts many sports events and has pool tables, darts, and Xbox games.
BREW BROTHERS MICROBREWERY L, D $$
345 N. Virginia St. (inside Eldorado) 786-5700
This award-winning microbrewery offers blues and/or rock music nightly and eight custom microbrews. Enjoy wood-fired pizzas and house-made pastas, soups, salads, and sandwiches as well as ribs, steaks, chicken, and fish.
GREAT BASIN BREWING CO. L, D $
846 Victorian Ave., Sparks 355-7711
Five pub-made brews, plus fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, sandwiches, and beer cheese soup, among other items, are on the menu. There’s live music on the weekends.
SILVER PEAK RESTAURANT AND BREWERY L, D $
124 Wonder St. 324-1864
SILVER PEAK GRILL AND TAPROOM L, D $
135 N. Sierra St. 284-3300
Silver Peak brews its own ales and lagers. The menu includes pizzas, seafood, salads, and pasta dishes with their own twists. Both locations are popular gathering places at night. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
FIN FISH D $$$
2500 E. Second St. (inside Grand Sierra) 789-2456
Next door to Charlie Palmer Steak is Fin Fish, Palmer’s sleek seafood restaurant that features a raw bar and simple seafood specialties.
RAPSCALLION SEAFOOD HOUSE & BAR L, D $$$
1555 S. Wells Ave. 323-1211
Rapscallion offers a menu that changes daily and at least 20 varieties of seafood, plus certified Angus beef. Seafood is flown in daily. Also featured are up to seven kinds of fresh oysters daily. Don’t miss Sunday brunch. Closed for lunch on Saturdays.
CHARLIE PALMER STEAK D $$$
2500 E. Second St. (inside Grand Sierra) 789-2456
Fine dining hit its stride when Charlie Palmer opened his swanky, upscale steak house in summer 2007. Patrons find delicious steaks and an expansive wine list here.
ROXY D $$$
345 N. Virginia St. (inside Eldorado) 786-5700
With a distinctive, indoor patio feel, this restaurant features an exhibition bakery, prime rib, steaks, seafood, 102 martini choices, and 350 wine selections.
STERLING’S SEAFOOD STEAKHOUSE D $$$
407 N. Virginia St. (inside Silver Legacy) 329-4777
For the ultimate in steak house dining, Sterling’s Seafood Steakhouse is a must-try. In addition to certified Angus beef, you’ll find veal, lamb, seafood, pastas, and salads. Be sure to try the Sunday champagne brunch.
THE STEAK HOUSE AT HARRAH’S L, D $$$$
219 N. Center St. (inside Harrah’s Reno) 788-2929
A perennial “Best of” vote-getter, this restaurant has steaks of all sizes and cuts on the menu, along with pastas, salads, and seafood. The garlic-rich Caesar salad and savory steak Diane are tasty choices. No lunch on weekends.
WASHOE L, D $$$
4201 W. Fourth St. 786-1323
This fine-dining restaurant features a full variety of steak cuts and sizes, plus fresh seafood dishes, pastas, and salads. And there’s a beautiful patio. No lunch on weekends.
WASHOE FLATS D $$$
555 U.S. 395, Washoe Valley 849-1500
This Washoe Valley restaurant serves high quality food in a fun western atmosphere. Selections include steak, ribs, chicken, and an extensive wine list.
SUSHI CLUB L, D $$$
294 E. Moana Lane 828-7311
A definite hot spot for cool sushi, this restaurant features all-you-can-eat and a la carte items. It’s well-known for its array of long-roll choices and its popular Godzilla roll.
SUSHI MOTO L, D $$$
748 S. Meadows Parkway 853-4246
Enjoy upscale sushi with a creative flair that employs such exotic flavors as mango, macadamia nuts, and cilantro. A wide range of lunch specials and salads make this one of Reno’s hottest sushi restaurants. Closed Sundays.
SUSHI PIER I L, D $$$
1290 E. Plumb Lane 825-6776
SUSHI PIER II L, D $$$
1507 S. Virginia St. 825-5225
Fresh options abound for both all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner, plus there’s tempura. The chefs are creative, offering different styles and dishes, including a signature Sushi Pier long roll.
WOO CHON L, D $$
5085 S. McCarran Blvd. (Smithridge Plaza) 825-2552
In addition to sushi (including an all-you-can-eat option), enjoy Korean and Japanese offerings such as teriyaki, tempura, and udon noodles. The chefs are the real deal and the atmosphere is fun, so come as you are and expect to enjoy yourself. Closed Sundays.
THAI
BANGKOK CUISINE L, D $$
55 Mt. Rose St. 322-0299
6170 Mae Anne Ave., Suite 5 747-9999
Serving authentic Thai cuisine as mild or wild as you want it, this Reno favorite has an exhaustive menu of curries, soups, pad Thai, and vegetarian dishes. Closed for lunch on Sundays at Mt. Rose Street location, closed all day on Sundays at Mae Anne Avenue location.
CAFÉ DE THAI L, D $$$
7499 Longley Lane 829-8424
This longtime Reno spot serves sophisticated Thai cuisine with a modern twist. Stir-fry and curry options abound. No lunch on Sundays.
GREEN PAPAYA L, D $
4786 Caughlin Parkway 826-8116
A traditional Thai restaurant, Green Papaya specializes in chicken and seafood stir-fry dishes. Curries, tofu, and vegetarian options are here, too. Closed Sundays. Lunch Monday through Friday.
THAI CHILI L, D $
1030 S. Virginia St. 786-7878
Fresh and delicious Thai specialties include crispy duck and yellow, red, or green curries. Try the haw mok (steamed curry) with huge shrimp.
ASIAN NOODLES L, D $
1290 E. Plumb Lane (Airport Square center) 828-7227
This small restaurant is brimming with diners eagerly devouring steaming bowls of pho. The rich broth is filled with fresh meat or vegetables. There also are fresh spring rolls and other Vietnamese delights.
GOLDEN FLOWER VIETNAMESE L, D $
205 W. Fifth St. 323-1628
Regulars call this place “very good, fresh, and authentic.” It has a large menu, fast service, and offers a good value.
PHO L, D $
6775 Sierra Center Parkway, Suite 600 852-6100
Pho, in the Target shopping center, has a friendly, polished atmosphere and delicious pho. The restaurant has outstanding broth, crisp vegetables, fresh meats, and perfectly cooked noodles. Favorites include the barbecue pork pho, beef pho, and the pot stickers. Closed on Sundays.
PHO 777 L, D $
102 E. Second St. 323-7777
Sliced meats (typically beef), vegetables, and noodles in a light broth form the delicious soup called pho. This Vietnamese restaurant usually is filled with a stream of regulars and everyone else lucky enough to have heard about the delicious fare through word-of-mouth. Choose between 14 different soups and 14 rice and noodle dishes. Add fresh spring rolls (shrimp, pork, and salad wrapped in rice paper) and leave contented.
SAIGON 88 L, D $
654 N. McCarran Blvd., Sparks 358-9988
Saigon 88, one of the newer pho (Vietnamese soup) shops to open, offers everything from mixed beef pho to vegetarian options. This family-owned restaurant presents delicious broth and delightful service.
SAIGON PEARL L, D $
239 W. Second St. 324-3244
Reno foodies claim you’ll find the best pho in town here. Try any type of pho (beef noodle soup) as well as banh xeo (like crepes) and other Vietnamese specialties. The gem is hidden inside El Cortez Hotel, downtown.
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