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Cafe Whitney, Reno, NV

Cafe Whitney

4.0
4
18 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
If you were hoping for a long-winded origin story about the prism through which we define our cuisine, you won't find it here. We just want to feed you cheffed-up versions of comfortable favorites that pay attention to details.

We draw our inspiration from all over the place, so rather than worrying about boxing ourselves in, we just have fun making delicious, craveable food with big flavors.

Look forward to seeing you!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today

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Other options

  • Order online

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Italian, Burgers

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Mon–Thu 6:00 am–10:00 am Fri–Sun 6:00 am–11:00 am Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (775) 398-5456

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Neighborhood

    Reno

  • Cross street

    Complimentary valet when dining.

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 18 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Good for business meals

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Good for groups

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Hot spot

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Lively

  • Reno

    Good for business meals

  • Reno

    Kid-friendly

  • Reno

    Good for groups

  • Reno

    Hot spot

  • Reno

    Lively

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  1. Melissa

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Why were we allowed to make a reservation when the restaurant was closed for a “ticketed” event? I made this reservation at least 10 days in advance and there was no mention of an event taking place. The day before the reservation, I even received a confirmation text. When we arrived, we stood in line for breakfast and when we arrived to the front, the lady checking people in was awful and rude to us. She kept repeating that this was a “ticketed” event and we couldn’t eat there. I tried asking her why I was allowed to make a reservation on the website and that I had received a confirmation text the night before, but she barely allowed me to speak and she had absolutely no empathy or patience with me and my friend. I could have understood if she said they were sorry and someone must have made a mistake on the reservation system, but the way she treated us, I will never return to this place. If the staff are this awful to the patrons, then that only reflects on the restaurant.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing. St. Patrick’s day date night. We sat at the bar for dinner. Irish nachos and the corn beef was more than delicious! Service was phenomenal. restaurant was very clean and we cannot wait to return again.
  3. CigarGuy

    Indiana

    91 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    91 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Solid 5 out of 10 and with all the choices in Reno that isn’t good. Soup was flavorless and not tolerable without heavy salt and pepper. Duck was tough and lacked flavor. Brussels sprouts were the best part of the meal. Overall it just was ok
  4. ElizabethB

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall1food1service5ambience2
    Disappointing. Menu options not impressive. I make better basic food at home.
  5. DAVIDR

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    food was very good but server took the wrong order and it took forever for it to arrive eventually.Server didnt seem that bothered either way
  6. SBM1222

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    In spite of making reservations ahead of time, we had to wait 20 minutes to be seated. Once seated, Another 30 minutes for a waiter to stop by and acknowledge us. Food was cold. We ordered the special and didn’t receive our salad/ soup. I didn’t want to wait another hour for it. I’m sure they were short staffed but it would’ve been nice to know about wait time before seating us. Will not he going back
  7. ClairaS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Poor service, forgot items, brought wrong items, didn't fill up water glasses. The food was very good especially the bruschetta. Some parts of my risotto were cold.
  8. CelesteMc

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this restaurant- we stayed at Whitney Peak Hotel, ate at the cafe and went next door after dinner to the Cargo Room to see Lainey Wilson. A great night all in one location.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful date night!! Delicious food, lovely modern aesthetic, and pleasant service!
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Made a 9:30am reservation for a big group getting together for someone’s birthday. When we showed up, we were told that they close at 10 so we could be seated but would have to hurry up and not waste time. I don’t know why they would be accepting 9:30 reservations if they were going to rush the party to be out in 30 mins. As there was no way 9 people were going to order, eat, pay, and enjoy themselves in 30 mins, we went somewhere else. Very unprofessional and disrespectful of them.
  11. Toni

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place, food was really good and the personnel was very accommodating to our requests.
  12. ClaudiaT

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Attentive service and great food. We had a great Thanksgiving meal
  13. JamesC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Please don't change a thing! We will be back soon!
  14. Veggiediner

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    Wait staff was sparse so service was poor. Seated near the bar with a boisterous gang of heavy drinkers. Food mediocre at best. Will not eat there again.
  15. Pyrodoug

    San Francisco

    62 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Not good in any way. After taking 30 minutes to get us water, we rethought what we would order and asked what the kitchen could make quickly as we were headed to a show and needed to leave. They said they were short handed and several servers we're really putting in effort. While the slow service can happen when staff is missing, the table next to us got water before we did and they took their order before us. That's bad service, not lacking servers. Food was also really mediocre. The shrimp tacos had poor quality shrimp and no flavor. The best food item was the fresh lettuce in the salad. I guess if you were staying in the hotel, maybe. Otherwise, there are so many better places nearby.
  16. NateB

    Tahoe

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2022

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    Food was amazing and the ambience was perfect. The presentation of the food was also perfect. Our “server” is was the only issue. For starters she said the dining room was closed and sat us on a high top, no issue at all, except the next three people were sat in the dining room. She didn’t know what the liquor menu was (ie. We asked what a specific drink was and she didn’t know) when we asked if the bartender might know she said she was the bartender. The drink she made did not taste well at all, and she was too busy talking to other people to even offer decent service.
  17. PeggyT

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Four of us went for dinner. The server informed us that there was also a happy hour menu. All of us really enjoyed our food. Some great items on the happy hour menu. Service was very good. We'll definitely go back.
  18. ChrisN

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the Valet Parking to the incredible food, don't think about it, just go!

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Cafe Whitney using the Order Online button. Cafe Whitney also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (775) 398-5456.

Cafe Whitney is rated 4 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for Cafe Whitney

255 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501-1407

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Complimentary valet when dining.

  • Neighborhood

    Reno

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Mon–Thu 6:00 am–10:00 am Fri–Sun 6:00 am–11:00 am Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Italian, Burgers

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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