Smith and River

4.5

465 Reviews

$31 to $50

Bistro

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Great for creative cocktails

Smith and River- An Honest American Bistro

Join us for an exceptional riverfront dining experience, located in the heart of downtown Reno, at our newly remodeled location, Smith and River. Dine on the patio and enjoy the river views with a specialty cocktail, or inside in our open bar seating area, booth seating for a more private dining experience, or our large party dining options. Book our Chefs Table for a special dining experience. Our food is always fresh, thoughtfully sourced and always creative. Our service is attentive and caring. Chef Colin Smith of Roundabout Catering, and Kirstyn Smith our General Manager does not disappoint.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, American, Californian
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–2:45 am Sun 10:30 am–2:45 pm
Phone number
(775) 357-8019
Website
http://smithandriver.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Colin Smith
Private party facilities
We offer a large room in our restaurant to host any occasion up to 32 people. We also have A beautiful space at our Chef's table to provide a custom curated experience to you and your guests needs

Location
50 N Sierra St, Reno, NV 89501-1340
Neighbourhood
Reno
Cross Street
N. Sierra St along the river walk. Park at the Parking Gallery Garage
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 465 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Smith and River offers a dining experience marked by "outstanding food" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "delicious dinner" and "creative menu," including favorites like the tableside Cacio e Pepe. The atmosphere is inviting, with "lovely views" of the river. Despite occasional service hiccups, it's a "great Reno restaurant."

466 Reviews

H
Hal
Tahoe
17 reviews
1.0
17 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I really can’t review this restaurant because they CLOSED PERMANENTLY a few days before our reservation without any notice.
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Sue
VIP
Tahoe
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We had a reservation for dinner and when we got there, there was a sign on the door that they were closed. No explanation. Just closed.
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Yvonne
Tahoe
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was simply outstanding. Food specials taste and presentation excellent. Table location a slight issue with noise due to proximity of main kitchen access. Definitely a restaurant to experience.
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Barbara
VIP
Tahoe
129 reviews
4.0
129 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server was attentive, pleasant, and courteous. The food was delicious but it was barely lukewarm when we received it. We’d go back.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone went out of their way to ensure we were tended to with a smile. Delicious dinner . Highly recommended the Cacio e pepe
Smith and RiverResponded on February 8, 2025
I wanted to reach out and say thank you for visiting Smith and River, and for taking the time to leave us your feedback on Open Table! We are so glad to hear that you had such a wonderful experience, and hope to see you in the restaurant again soon for that Cacio e Pepe!
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William
Tahoe
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was fantastic our sever recommended a great wine for our meals, table side caccio e Pepe was fun and super tasty
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Patrick
VIP
Raleigh
82 reviews
4.0
82 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant has a great location. The view is excellent. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. A couple of issues. First, know that the kitchen closes at 8 o’clock. This seems somewhat early to me, but maybe this is typical for this area. Being out of town visitors, this was surprising to us. The food was well prepared. The prosciutto on the Charcuterie board lack a bit of taste. The remainder of the board was nice. The beet salad is excellent. The fish protein portions are quite small. the wine by the glass selection is a little bit limited.
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David
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was extremely attentive, and the food was amazing.
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Darryn
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent experience. Staff was very attentive. Food was exceptional and served in a timely fashion, not rushed.
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Rebecca
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a lovely dinner for four. Everything we ordered was delicious and the service was outstanding.
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FAQs

Smith and River is rated 4.5 stars by 465 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

50 N Sierra St, Reno, NV 89501-1340

Additional information

Cross Street
N. Sierra St along the river walk. Park at the Parking Gallery Garage
Neighbourhood
Reno
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–2:45 am Sun 10:30 am–2:45 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, American, Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Colin Smith
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://smithandriver.com/
Phone number
(775) 357-8019
Private party facilities
We offer a large room in our restaurant to host any occasion up to 32 people. We also have A beautiful space at our Chef's table to provide a custom curated experience to you and your guests needs

Smith and River

Permanently Closed

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Popular dishes

Rigatoni

Baked Brie

Roasted Beet Salad

Menu

What 465 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Permanently Closed

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