Updated March 14, 2008
PRICE SYSTEMS
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Note: prices are for dinner items, unless it is a breakfast-lunch restaurant only
(Listings are in the 775 area code)
DAVID’S GRILL AT THE RESORT AT RED HAWK $$
6600 N. Wingfield Parkway (at Red Hawk), Sparks 626-1000
Enjoy appetizers such as jumbo lump crab cake, seared ahi, or specialty grilled links. The lunch and dinner menus also include freshly made soups, salads, and specialty sandwiches; entrées include porcini-encrusted 14-ounce rib eye and macadamia halibut; breakfast is served Saturdays and Sundays.
THE CHOCOLATE BAR $$
475 S. Arlington Ave. 337-1122
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’s 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. Look for the location opening in The Summit shopping mall this spring.
PEG’S GLORIFIED HAM N EGGS $
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. $
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 $
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, soups, salads, sandwiches, and pastas. It’s upstairs in the Truckee River Terrace Apartment Homes.
THE GRILL AT QUAIL CORNERS $$$
6520 S. McCarran Blvd. 827-6262
The Grill has become a local favorite, offering a casual-chic setting for a great business lunch or dinner with friends. Enjoy delicious salads, pastas, pizzas, steaks, and seafood, plus fine wine selections.
THE MELTING POT $$$$
6950 S. McCarran Blvd. 827-6500
Dip your favorite morsels into a delectable four-course fondue meal while sipping fine wine and specialty drinks in a sleek and contemporary atmosphere. Private booths are available for added romance.
THE STONE HOUSE CAFÉ $$$
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 $
1113 California Ave. 786-7971
3466 Lakeside Drive 825-5585
These local haunts offer dinners of pasta, seafood, and steak. Lunch items include soups, salads, and sandwiches. Breakfast includes awesome whole-wheat banana pancakes.
VINO RENO $
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.
FRANCIS’ ASIAN BISTRO $$
4796 Caughlin Parkway, Suite 101 827-3111
For a mouthwatering tour of the Orient, you only have to travel as far as Caughlin Ranch, where Francis’ Asian Bistro awaits you. From sensational sushi to delectable noodle dishes, Francis’ has Asian cuisine covered.
FORTUNE PALACE $$
1282 Disc Drive, Sparks 626-9888
Quality Chinese dishes, including egg rolls, soups, and entrées. The restaurant has wonderful service and also is a perfect take-out option.
ICHIBAN JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE AND SUSHI BAR $$$$
206 N. Virginia St. (inside Harrah’s Reno) 323-5550
A Reno favorite for three decades. Relax while a master chef prepares sizzling steak and lobster for you at your table. Don’t forget the all-you-can-eat sushi and tempura bar.
INDIA KABOB $$
1091 S. Virginia St. 348-6222
Delectable Indian fare, including curries, samosas, vindaloos, tandoori dishes, and a whole lot more. Full bar, plus an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet (a la carte also available).
PALAIS DE JADE $$
960 W. Moana Lane 827-5233
The upscale atmosphere goes a long way here, but it’s the food that brings people back. The restaurant serves Mandarin, Hunan, and Cantonese cuisines, but pay special attention to the delicious Szechuan dishes.
PEONY CHINESE CUISINE $$
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 in the crowd. Full bar and wine list.
P.F. CHANG’S $$
5180 Kietzke Lane 825-9800
Culinary delights include addicting appetizers such as Chang’s chicken in lettuce wraps and entrées such as orange peel beef and oolong marinated sea bass.
TASTE OF INDIA $$
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 $
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 $$$
463 Roberts St. 323-7427
If you’re a fan of barbecued brisket, ribs, hot links, or chicken, try them “Oakland-style” at The BBQ House. Oakland-style means apple, cherry, and almond woods are used, and the sauce (as hot —or not —as you like) relies on brown sugar rather than vinegar or molasses.
CAFÉ MUSÉE $$
160 Liberty St. (Inside 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.
DISH CAFÉ $
855 Mill St. 348-8264
Dish features from-scratch 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.
ICEBOX $
9333 Double R Blvd., Suite 600 336-5200
1345 Baring Blvd., Sparks 358-2505
6300 Mae Anne Ave., No. 4 746-8686
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 $
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.
MR. PICKLE’S SANDWICH SHOP $
2975 Vista Blvd., Suite 101 331-5111
3064 Mill St. 322-3322
10855 Double R Blvd., Suite A 852-2010
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 $
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.
NOTHING TO IT GOURMET DELI $
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.
RECORD STREET CAFÉ $
945 Record St. 329-7227
This secluded little eatery is housed in a revamped historic building, and the food has a healthy lean. Although there are a lot of vegetarian options, you’ll find plenty of meat in the sandwiches, paninis, and daily specials. The soups are house-made, and there are delicious breakfast dishes, too.
ROSE’S RESTAURANT $
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.
SPICY PICKLE $
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.
THE CHEESE BOARD AND WINE SELLER $$
247 California Ave. 323-3115
Delicious, California-fresh sandwiches, salads, and soups are served at this popular lunch spot (in business since 1981). It also offers Old World ambiance and a plentiful wine selection.
WALDEN’S COFFEEHOUSE $
3940 Mayberry Drive 787-3307
This unassuming coffeehouse offers great food and drink, with highlights such as the quiche Lorraine, the breakfast burrito with sausage, the egg salad sandwich, and the veggie delight hot wrap.
BAVARIAN WORLD $$
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.
BEAUJOLAIS BISTRO $$$
130 West St. 323-2227
Beaujolais Bistro is trés chic. Owner/chef Bill Gilbert is as much a Reno landmark as the 100-year-old building that houses his delightful little restaurant. For lunch, enjoy soup, salad, quiche, open-faced sandwiches, and more. Dinner brings French favorites such as coq au vin, beef bourguignon, and cassoulet, as well as beautifully presented American standards such as New York steak.
BITE (FORMERLY CIAO) $$
7111 S. Virginia St. 851-9463
In April, Ciao transformed into Bite to offer comfort food in a small-plates format. Eclectic menu items include Thai-style soup, meats, fish, Cajun foods, 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.
BLUE PLATE $
236 California Ave. 786-3463
The intimate, quirky fusion diner has a big-city feel, with Greek and Asian entrées, plus salads and sandwiches.
4TH STREET BISTRO $$$$
3065 W. Fourth St. 323-3200
Take that someone special to 4th Street Bistro. The food is upscale California cuisine, prepared with an eye toward health. Made with the freshest possible ingredients, the dishes are amazingly flavorful.
FRANZ’S BACKSTUBE AUSTRIAN CAFÉ $
3882 Mayberry Landing 624-2921
This bakery features sumptuous pastries and also has sandwiches, filled croissants, pastries, coffees, cakes, and cookies.
LOUIS’ BASQUE CORNER $$
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.
LULOU’S $$$$
1470 S. Virginia St. 329-9979
With an ever-changing menu, this Reno hot spot prides itself on surprise and variety. Everything from modern American cuisine to Asian and Middle Eastern food has been offered.
SEZMU $$$
670 Mt. Rose St. 327-4448
Sezmu calls its menu “new American,” meaning an eclectic mix of cuisines served in an upscale casual atmosphere. You’ll find Asian delicacies, rich Italian dishes, and American classics. Open for dinner only. Reservations highly recommended.
CORTINA RISTORANTE AND BAR $$$$
The Summit at 13971 S. Virginia St. 853-5111
For Italian food with fine-dining flair, enjoy lunch or dinner at this restaurant in the Summit shopping center. From pastas to seafood, steaks, veal, and more, owner Gianni Chiloiro promises “an authentic, fresh, heartfelt dining experience.” Plus, there’s an extensive list of wines, by the bottle or glass.
LA FAMIGLIA $$
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.
LA VECCHIA $$$
3501 S. Virginia St. 825-1113
The pasta is house-made at this longtime Reno favorite. Traditional dishes with both meat and vegetarian options abound.
LUCIANO’S $$
6135 Lakeside Drive 828-0400
Diners highly rate the authentic Italian-style pork, beef, seafood, and pasta dishes.
JOHNNY’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO $$$
4245 W. Fourth St. 747-4511
A west Reno dinner house for decades, Johnny’s features traditional Italian cuisine, including veal, beef, and seafood dishes, and lots of pasta.
ZOZO’S $$
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.
VITTORIO’S SKYLINE CAFÉ $$
3005 Skyline Blvd. 825-5611
This spot offers delicious Italian food with a superb view. The menu features simple Tuscan cuisine with fresh fish specials and an array of meat, poultry, and veal dishes. Be sure to try the fresh pizza and delicious cocktails as well. There’s a covered, heated patio for parties and a deck for summertime dining.
BERTHA MIRANDA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT $$
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.
BETO’S $
575 W. Fifth St. 324-0632
You’ll find value-priced lunch combination platters and good carnitas.
BUENOS GRILL $
3892 Mayberry Drive 787-8226
Fast service and a cheerful hacienda-style atmosphere make Buenos Grill muy bueno for lunch or a quick dinner. Everything is made 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 $$
55 W. Arroyo St. 327-4422
This establishment serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including huevos rancheros, chile rellenos, tamales, tacos, mole, and shrimp fajitas.
OFELIA’S MEXICAN FOOD AND BAKERY $
1125 Rock Blvd., Sparks 356-0356
A celebration of culture and family in an atmosphere as comfortable as a grandmother’s kitchen can be found at Ofelia’s. Easily accessed off Interstate 80, this place serves authentic Guadalajaran meals, including soups, tortas, and house-made tortillas.
ROSITA’S COCINA $$
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.
BREW BROTHERS MICROBREWERY $$
345 N. Virginia St. (inside Eldorado) 786-5700
This award-winning microbrewery offers blues and/or rock music nightly and eight custom microbrews. Enjoy wood-fired pizzas and house-made pastas, soups, salads, and sandwiches as well as ribs, steaks, chicken, and fish.
GREAT BASIN BREWING CO. $
846 Victorian Ave., Sparks 355-7711
Five pub-made brews, plus fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, sandwiches, and beer cheese soup, among other items, are on the menu. There’s live music on the weekends.
SILVER PEAK RESTAURANT AND BREWERY $
124 Wonder St. 324-1864
SILVER PEAK GRILL AND TAPROOM $
135 N. Sierra St. 284-3300
Silver Peak brews its own ales and lagers. The menu includes pizzas, seafood, salads, and pasta dishes with their own twists. Both locations are popular gathering places at night.
RAPSCALLION SEAFOOD HOUSE & BAR $$$
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, assuring its freshness. Also featured are up to seven kinds of fresh oysters daily.
BRICKS $$$
1695 S. Virginia St. 786-2277
Diners enjoy fine dining with an excellent wine selection. The menu features American steakhouse favorites as well as some continental dishes.
CHARLIE PALMER STEAK AND FIN FISH $$$
2500 E. Second St. (inside Grand Sierra Resort) 789-2456
Fine dining hit its stride when Charlie Palmer opened his swanky, upscale steak house in summer 2007. Patrons find delicious steaks and a expansive wine list here. Next door is Fin Fish, Palmer's sleek seafood restaurant that features a raw bar and simple seafood specialties.
ROXY‘S $$$
345 N. Virginia St. (inside Eldorado) 786-5700
With a distinctive, indoor patio feel, this restaurant features an exhibition bakery, prime rib, steaks, seafood, 102 martini choices, and 350 wine selections.
STERLING’S SEAFOOD STEAKHOUSE $$$
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 $$$$
219 N. Center St. (inside Harrah’s Reno) 788-2929
A perennial “Best of” vote-getter, this restaurant has steaks of all sizes and cuts on the menu, along with pastas, salads, and seafood. The garlic-rich Caesar salad and savory steak Diane are tasty choices.
WASHOE STEAKHOUSE $$$$
4201 W. Fourth St. 786-1323
This fine-dining restaurant features a full variety of steak cuts and sizes, plus fresh seafood dishes, pastas, and salads. And now there’s a patio.
WHITE ORCHID $$$$
2707 S. Virginia St. (inside Peppermill) 689-7300
The White Orchid is the place to go for that special dinner out. The regular menu features entrées such as escallops of baby red abalone, medallions of elk with Maine lobster, and peppercorn-crusted New York steak.
KYOTO $$
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.
SUSHI CLUB $$$
294 E. Moana Lane 828-7311
A definite hot spot for cool sushi, this restaurant features all-you-can-eat and a la carte items for both lunch and dinner. It’s well-known for its array of long-roll choices and its popular Godzilla roll.
SUSHI MOTO $$$
748 S. Meadows Parkway 853-4246
Enjoy upscale sushi with a creative flare 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.
SUSHI PIER I $$$
1290 E. Plumb Lane 825-6776
SUSHI PIER II $$$
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 $$
5085 S. McCarran Blvd. (Smithridge Plaza) 825-2552
In addition to sushi (including an all-you-can-eat option), enjoy Korean and Japanese offerings such as teriyaki, tempura, and udon noodles. The chefs are the real deal and the atmosphere is fun, so come as you are and expect to enjoy yourself.
BANGKOK CUISINE $$
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.
CAFÉ DE THAI $$$
7499 Longley Lane 829-8424
This longtime Reno spot serves sophisticated Thai cuisine with a modern twist. Stir-fry and curry options abound.
GREEN PAPAYA $
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.
THAI CHILI $
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 $
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's also fresh spring rolls and other Vietnamese delights.
GOLDEN FLOWER VIETNAMESE $
205 W. Fifth St. 323-1628
Regulars call this place “very good, fresh, and authentic.” It has a large menu and fast service. Drop in for a good value.
PHO $
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.
PHO 777 $
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 $
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 restaurants presents delicious broth and delightful service.
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