Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Reno

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Roxy - Reno Eldorado Resort Casino

4.8

4.8 (2938)

$50 and over

Californian

Reno

About the restaurant

Roxy's Bar & Lounge

Roxy's Bar & Lounge is famous for its 102 martinis and selection of 350 wines and has won the prestigious DiRoNA award and the Wine Spectator's "Award of Excellence." Our Reno bar has also been voted "Best Martini" and "Best Lounge Act" numerous times by the Best of Reno Poll. Enjoy live piano and vocals nightly in Roxy's Bar & Lounge. Reno's best happy hour from 4:30 - 6:30pm (bar seating only)!

Top review

Christine

Dined 3 days ago

Loved Roxy tonight! Happy hour with live music and the food…. So good! Our server was on it - great recommendations and fun. Ambience was perfect. Specials were well presented delicious. Highly recommend!

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Sakura Pork Loin Chop

The Twisted Fork

4.8

4.8 (1445)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Reno

About the restaurant

At the Twisted Fork we take the traditional and give it a "twist". Eclectic dishes composed with unmatched creativity and flavor served in a casual setting. Fun and funky wines, beers and cocktails are the perfect complement to our Chef’s unique talents. Click on our website link to see the menu. We are a big place but we fill up fast, reserve today and we will save you a seat!

Notating a booth or patio seating for your reservation is a request and can not be guaranteed. We will do our absolute best to accommodate. Our seating of parties are solely based on availability.

Top review

mary louVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent server. Very knowledgeable and attentive. Friendly and warm. Food was excellent. Short rib grilled cheese. Yum!

Wild River Grille

4.7

4.7 (2793)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Reno

About the restaurant

Perfectly positioned in the very heart of Reno on the Truckee River, Wild River Grille provides warm, attentive service in a sophisticated but relaxed setting. Inspired by the region’s natural beauty our lush, woodsy interior provides an amazing setting. Or, you can enjoy the fresh air while sitting on Reno's best patio right in the heart of Downtown.

Our skilled culinary team presents seasonal and locally sourced menus featuring Nouveau American cuisine complemented by innovative comfort foods.

WRG offers a varied selection of wines from around the globe, refreshing locally brewed beers, and handcrafted cocktails made from fresh squeezed juices and house liquor infusions.

Wild River Grille offers a group-friendly, spacious interior, full bar,and décor that pays tribute to the city’s heyday.

Lunch and Dinner are served seven days a week starting at 11 am with an amazing Happy Hour served Mon-Fri from 4-6pm

Top review

Madelyn

Dined 3 days ago

Food was amazing, perfectly priced as well. Our waitress was so kind, and our seat was just perfect. Meal proportions were a lot more than I was expecting, and the taste of everything we ordered was to die for

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Popular dish

Wild Mushroom Ravioli

David's Grill

4.7

4.7 (214)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Sparks

About the restaurant

Play, Stay and Dine with David’s Grill at Red Hawk Golf and Resort. Our menu features a variety of amazing and delicious entrees for breakfast, lunch and dinner. After a day out on the golf course nothing is more satisfying than relaxing and enjoying a meal with good friends at one of the top golf courses and golf resorts in Reno NV.

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Corey

Dined on Nov 27, 2024

David’s grill is the best! Many of us go there frequently for breakfast meetings, lunch meetings, dinners or spontaneous occasions. The staff and servers are always great and the food is good, too. It’s a great local sitdown restaurant with great atmosphere and people.

Arario Midtown

4.7

4.7 (599)

$30 and under

Korean

Reno

About the restaurant

Taste of Korea meets the World!! Great food and Cocktails! with Great Service! Can you SMELL our Bulgogi Cooking?? Can you TASTE our Fire Cracker??? Can you HEAR our Bibimbop Sizzling? Can you SEE our Tofu Stew Boiling? We will see you at Arario in few

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Rhoda

Dined 4 days ago

Our waitress Pauline, was so attentive. We celebrated my baby sister’s birthday , she was so impressed when the staff sang,” Happy Birthday”, to her, they knew her name. Great food, good service, nice ambiance, totally understand why this is her favorite restaurant in Reno!

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4.6

4.6 (446)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Reno

About the restaurant

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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Dara

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

We love coming here before the theater and taking guests visiting from out of town. The menu never disappoints. The cocktail menu is just as great. It was definitely busy with the theater and there were only a couple servers, one bartender, chef and team, and front of house. But everyone was chipping in and helping to bring food out and clear plates. It was great to see the teamwork happening. We were kind of bummed that we couldn’t get the hummus appetizer due to the pizza oven not working properly, but these things happen. Overall, it was another great experience. We look forward to returning.

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Churrasco Brazilian Steakhouse

4.5

4.5 (548)

$50 and over

Brazilian Steakhouse

Reno

About the restaurant

Churrasco treats guests to an unforgettable Brazilian steakhouse experience through our chef-driven cuisine, world-class full bar, and unparalleled hospitality. At Churrasco, guests are surrounded in an energetic and luxurious atmosphere. Located in midtown Reno, Nevada, Churrasco Brazilian Steakhouse has been voted Reno’s “Best New Restaurant” by the Reno Gazette Journal’s Best of Reno Awards for 2022 and nominated top three “Best Steakhouse” in Reno.

Top review

Mike

Dined 4 days ago

The food is fantastic and the staff is friendly. The meat comes to the table so fast you can’t keep up. The chicken stroganoff, scalloped potatoes, and mushroom risotto are incredible. I’ve been to Churrasco a dozen times now and I will be back. 10/10 highly recommend!

J Paul's Italian Steakhouse

4.4

4.4 (227)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Reno

About the restaurant

Experience the art of a contemporary, Italian-inspired Steakhouse in an art-inspired setting. You'll be able to view our chefs in our showcase kitchen preparing your meals. Featuring a Dry Age and Prime Meat Program, fresh seafood, and handmade pasta. With our Craft Cocktail Program and worldly wine list, there is sure to be something for everyone. Finish your culinary experience with our Edible Art or Chocolate Cigar.

Reservations recommended.

Top review

MikeVIP

Dined today

J Paul’s always delivers that exuberant experience you look for in a high end steak house, the food follows suit, and the eccentric art is a nice finish to the overall experience. Been before and certainly coming again.

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Popular dish

Wagyu Filet Mignon

Ramsay’s Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay - Silver Legacy

4.1

4.1 (351)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Reno

About the restaurant

Prepare for a one-of-a-kind culinary journey with Michelin-starred Chef Gordon Ramsay in this new casually refined and bustling restaurant at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino.

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C. Andrew

Dined 2 days ago

Very pleasantry surprised. Not that I didn't think it would be good, but sometimes the celebrity chef restaurant thing can be disappointing in reality. Not so, here, though. Food and service were superb. Definitely recommend.

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Experience

3-Course Tasting Menu

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Sparks

3.6

3.6 (179)

$30 and under

American

Sparks

About the restaurant

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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Gary

Dined on Nov 23, 2024

Definitely need open table to get in! It was worth it! Food and serve was excellent, will return! However the music is too loud, in return everyone is screaming to each other!

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