Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Reno

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Reno? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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

Washoe Public House

4.8

4.8 (616)

$30 and under

American

Reno

About the restaurant

Washoe Public House features fresh, seasonal, local and hand crafted food. We offer only the best ingredients prepared from scratch every day. Our goal is to provide you with the highest quality service and experience in a casual and fun atmosphere. People of all ages are welcome and we have patio seating so you can bring your furry friend.

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Louis

Dined today

Everything we ordered was delicious: warm beet salad, maple-glazed salmon, and daily pasta special. One of our go-to spots.

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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.

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mary louVIP

Dined 4 days ago

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

Von Bismarck

4.8

4.8 (22)

$31 to $50

German

Reno

About the restaurant

Von Bismarck is a modern family style restaurant inspired by the traditions off Eastern and Northern Europe with a focus on low intervention wine and traditional beer styles. Von Bismarck aims to focus the best of the old world through a modern lens and present it in an atmosphere of conviviality and generosity. We believe communal seating and family style presentation are conducive to this end. Sharing a meal, whether with those you love or complete strangers is essential to the human experience and all of us here at Von Bismarck hope to help you on that journey.

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Mark

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

I was excited to take my German mom here for her 90th Birthday dinner...We were given our choice of party tables at which to sit . The print on the paper food and beer menus was really small and hard to make out, but once we passed around a pair of readers, we were pleased to see a wide variety of dining options. The server was friendly and was aware of the menu items but could not offer us any more information. The entrees came out soon and were tasty; however, the sides were minimal and there was no bread offered with the meal. On the whole, we enjoyed ourselves and will probably come back to.sample some new selections off their paper menus.

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.

Brasserie Saint James

4.7

4.7 (472)

$31 to $50

Brewery

Reno

About the restaurant

***ROOF TOP DECK IS OPEN FOR WALK INS ONLY, WITH A LIMITED SNACK MENU AND DRINKS. There is no table service upstairs, and there are no regular dining reservations upstairs. Our downstairs outdoor patio is first come, first serve (no reservations). If you are interested in booking a large event or private party on our roof deck, you may reach out to events@brasseriesaintjames.com.***
We are an award winning brewery and give our food the same reverence, offering new life to old world European comfort dishes and American classics. We craft new and old world style ale(s) and lagers using the finest natural ingredients, and we brew our beers using the mineral rich Sierra mountain spring water from our own artesian lake, 285 feet below the building.

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ReneeVIP

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

I this was our first time visiting this restaurant. We shared a flight of craft beer which was really nice. We got to choose which six we wanted to try. My husband had the Porchetta sandwich and I had the fish, shrimp,and chips. The Porchetta sandwich was definitely one to try!!! The breading on the fish and shrimp was a little too thick and soggy for my liking. We definitely would like to go back though and try another dish. And we really enjoyed the ambience.

Sparks Water Bar

4.7

4.7 (1071)

$31 to $50

American

Sparks

About the restaurant

Lunch hours:
Mon-Fri from 11:30am
Sat-Sun from 10:30am

Dinner hours:
Everyday from 5pm

Bar hours:
Sun-Thurs open until 12am
Fri-Sat open until 1am

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Gina

Dined 4 days ago

We tried Sparks Water Bar for lunch and the food was great! We also sat at a table by the window, which has a nice view looking out on the water. For lunch, it is a little pricey, but sometimes some really great food and a nice view are worth the splurge.

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Popular dish

Grilled Salmon

Popular dish

Dungeness Crab Sandwich

Popular dish

Dungeness Crab Cakes

The Grille at Somersett

4.5

4.5 (269)

$31 to $50

American

Reno

About the restaurant

Since 2004, we've had the pleasure of serving the vibrant Somersett Community with a diverse and inviting American Eclectic dining experience. Our passion is to deliver delicious, high-quality meals paired with exceptional service, all in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.

Join us for breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, or savor lunch and dinner five days a week, with exciting daily specials that always keep things fresh. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite to go during your round of golf or enjoying refreshing beverages from the golf cart, we’ve got you covered.

Dine with us and enjoy stunning views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the beautiful Somersett community. While reservations are never required, they are highly recommended to ensure a great experience.

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Lynn

Dined on Nov 22, 2024

The food was amazing. So yummy. Our server Alex was attentive to just the right degree. Quiet and cozy by the fireplace. Definitely a 5

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

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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