Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Tahoe / Reno Area

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Updated July 05, 2025

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Chambers Landing Bar & Grill

4.9

4.9 (136)

$31 to $50

American

Homewood

About the restaurant

Where modern elegance and rustic Tahoe charm, align. Enjoy an open air unparalleled lakefront dining experience! Choose from three different menus. Lunch and dinner are two separate services offered in the restaurant. Poke on the Pier is served dockside. Checkout the oldest bar on the lake and try the famous Chambers Crush- our signature fruity frozen rum cocktail!

Top review

MaraMVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Great food, great service and amazing view 😊

Atlantis Steakhouse - Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

4.9

4.9 (3165)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Reno

About the restaurant

Atlantis Steakhouse is proud to be the recipient of the AAA Four Diamond award. Only 2.6% of the 29,000 restaurants across the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean rated by AAA receive this prestigious designation. Capturing the cosmopolitan essence of Chicago to San Francisco, the Atlantis Steakhouse is impeccably styled with a design that melds contemporary elegance with classic comfort. Atlantis proudly serves Allen Brothers of Chicago meats, the nation’s finest steaks. These dry-aged USDA prime cuts are the ultimate grade of beef, chosen for their superb quality, marbling and flavor. Experience the art of traditional Steakhouse table side dining, unsurpassed service and unmatched attention to detail. Glowing honey onyx exudes warmth and the plush dining settees create a dining ambiance second to none. Classic cocktails, metropolitan martinis and over 336 selections of wine complete your experience.

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ThomasVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great Japanese Wagyu steak. Service was attentive and finely done. A really nice dinner.

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4.7

4.7 (2321)

$50 and over

Californian

Tahoe City

About the restaurant

A memorable dining experience awaits you as you enter the Christy Hill Restaurant in the center of Tahoe City. The restaurant sits on the shoreline of Lake Tahoe on an elevated embankment offering diners a panoramic vista. The intimate setting offers guests a view that is only upstaged by the cuisine, wine and service. Spectacular sunsets that can be seen from every table is just one of the many reasons that Christy Hill was voted "Most Romantic Restaurant" and "North Lake Tahoe's Iconic Restaurants with World-Class Views" by the San Francisco Chronicle.

Executive Chef, Luis Vallin, focuses on sustainability and innovation, supporting local merchants and farmers. The thoughtful and playful menu pays homage to the tradition of Christy Hill while continuing to uplift and propel the cuisine and restaurant into exciting new territory.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

July 4th six course pre fix menu. Food was exceptional, great service, and then the fireworks started at 9:30pm with a perfect view from their deck. Bucket list stuff

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Popular dish

Day Boat Scallops

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Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding

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Greek Salad

Duke's - Casino Fandango

4.8

4.8 (212)

$31 to $50

American

Carson City

About the restaurant

At Duke's, savor spectacular USDA Prime beef prepared to perfection while enjoying our extensive wine selection. The elegant ambience and extraordinary service is yet another reason Duke's is recognized as one of Northern Nevada's premier restaurants and was voted BEST Steakhouse in Carson City.

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John

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

Great food top notch service great variety of items to choose from

Friday's Station Steak & Seafood Grill - Harrah's Lake Tahoe

4.8

4.8 (4190)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Stateline

About the restaurant

No trip to Lake Tahoe is complete without a visit to Friday’s Station Steak & Seafood Grill. Located on the 18 floor of Harrah’s hotel tower, our restaurant’s features include a dramatic entrance, a 1,000-bottle wine cellar and magnificent views.

Friday’s Station specializes in a wide variety of Dry-Aged, Certified Angus, and USDA Prime beef, ocean-fresh seafood specials and tantalizing side dishes, all served up with a breathtaking panorama of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra Nevada
• We have a 15-minute grace period. Please call us if you are running late. There is a $25 no-show fee per guest.
• 1 check per reservation, we cannot do split checks.
• For your convenience, 20% gratuity will be added to the total bill of parties of 6 or more guests
• The entire party must be present to be seated.
• No outside beverages to be brought into the restaurant.
• Corkage: $50 per bottle (750ml) with a maximum of 2 bottles allowed.
• Dress code: Smart Casual. Tank tops are not allowed.

Top review

june

Dined 3 days ago

Martin and santos were excellent!! Both food and service superb!

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Smoke Door - Lake Tahoe Saryo

4.8

4.8 (235)

$50 and over

Japanese

Kings Beach

About the restaurant

Smoke Door Lake Tahoe Saryo is a Japanese-inspired restaurant using primitive wildfire cooking methods highlighting seasonal ingredients from Japan and the Tahoe region.

Our Executive Chef, Tyler Burges, hails from notable restaurants such as Michael Mina, Angler, and the esteemed Saison and is driven by seasonality and innovation.
Nestled in the breathtaking surroundings of Lake Tahoe, it offers an unforgettable dining experience with views of the open kitchen and wood-burning hearth.

Please note, we are unable to accommodate vegans or celiacs within our restaurant. If you have any specific dietary restrictions, allergies, or aversions please contact us via email at info@smokedoorsaryo.com

**We are unable to accommodate any children under the age of 10 within our restaurant.**

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Laurie

Dined 2 days ago

Zac and the entire team made this experience exceptional and so memorable. We were there to celebrate a 60th birthday and it was the perfect place to honor someone who is loved and cherished. The food was incredible and the service was impeccable. Highly recommend.

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Experience

10 Course Harvest Menu

Experience

6 Course Tasting Menu

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Chef’s Counter / A la Carte Menu

Anthony's Chophouse

4.7

4.7 (3046)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Sparks

About the restaurant

Anthony’s Chophouse offers a refined steakhouse experience with impeccable service.
Enjoy expertly-sourced fresh seafood, prime cut filets, ribeye and New York strip steaks. Have a classic cocktail or one of our 200 different wine selections; and an amazing array of side dishes and appetizers set against a backdrop of old-school steakhouse vibes with a modern lodge feel.

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Yolanda

Dined 4 days ago

It was a delightful experience and the food was outstanding! The service was impeccable. It’s an exquisite gem!

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Filet Mignon 8oz 12oz

Bistro Napa - Atlantis Casino Resort

4.9

4.9 (2536)

$30 and under

Californian

Reno

About the restaurant

Savor contemporary cuisine inspired by Napa Valley with emphasis on seasonal, organic ingredients and simple, fresh flavors. Bistro Napa offers innovative dishes, a Raw Seafood Bar featuring the finest oysters from the Pacific Northwest, and cutting-edge cocktails infused with fresh fruit purees, boutique liquors and bitters. The sommelier will help complement any Bistro experience with thoughtfully chosen wine from our 4,000-bottle wine cellar.

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Jerome

Dined today

Great service, Eddie was our waiter he is always great!

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Duke's - Legends Bay Casino

4.8

4.8 (287)

$31 to $50

Steak

Sparks

About the restaurant

Duke’s is known for its exceptional prime US steaks and an incomparable wine cellar. Our Carson City location has been named “Best Steak” year after year in the Nevada Appeal Best Of poll. At Duke’s, you can dine your style—in the intimate restaurant, at the energetic bar and lounge, or fireside in the private dining room. We can also accommodate special events. Duke’s takes details to the next level. Enter through an arched portal with hand glazed tile. Admire our wine collection, artfully tucked into the walls. And if you think that sounds special, wait until you try the food.
The knowledgeable staff at Duke’s can recommend the perfect wine and cocktail pairings to make your meal magnificent. When it comes to entrees, our chefs and servers all have their favorites…from the Chilean sea bass baked en papillote, to the amazing braised short rib, to our Steak Diane. Find your favorite but save room for dessert!

Top review

Denise

Dined today

The food is Chef prepared. Bread, soup and salad dressings are all made in house. Friendly staff, informed waiters and waitress. Very good wine and cocktail menu as well. You won’t be disappointed!

Von Bismarck

4.9

4.9 (40)

$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 Jun 25, 2025

The food and drink are wonderful, but the ambiance is really what makes me come back. It is relaxing to eat here, and easy to feel at peace.

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