Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Reno

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Arario Midtown

4.8

4.8 (582)

$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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Juliavip

Dined on Aug 17, 2024

In Reno for a conference and I had 2 of my conference mates join me for dinner at Arario. I am a frequent diner at Arario each time I am in Reno. There was no disappointment in this dining experience! The pork bulgogi is a large plate that can be shared. We shared appetizers of the tempura shrimp, potstickers and edamame. The mussels were devoured. Pauline is an attentive and friendly server. Highly recommend Arario for an amazing meal with friends and family. It can get busy, so it is suggested that you get a reservation.

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Roxy - Reno Eldorado Resort Casino

4.7

4.7 (2876)

$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)!

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John

Dined 5 days ago

Had a very good meal. Wedge salad, baked potatoes and asparagus were delicious. The strip steak which was supposed to be prime, was chewy. Excellent service!!!

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Sakura Pork Loin Chop

Wild River Grille

4.6

4.6 (2752)

$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

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Johnvip

Dined 6 days ago

The food was great and the service excellent. Great atmosphere too!

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Popular dish

Wild Mushroom Ravioli

Churrasco Brazilian Steakhouse

4.6

4.6 (515)

$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.

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Bryant

Dined 4 days ago

Great experience with complete service and variety of mouth watering meats salad foods in a casual to formal setting.

Sparks Water Bar

4.6

4.6 (1037)

$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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OpenTable Diner

Dined 6 days ago

Wish we had discovered this before. Very tasty and we will be back!!

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Popular dish

Grilled Salmon

Popular dish

Dungeness Crab Sandwich

Popular dish

Dungeness Crab Cakes

Smith and River

4.6

4.6 (419)

$30 and under

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, always creative. Our service is attentive and caring. Chef Colin Smith of Roundabout Catering, and Executive Chef Kevin Towers do not disappoint.

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Erin

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful experience for Birthday Dinner! Thank you Colin and Team!

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4.3

4.3 (203)

$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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Jeannie

Dined 3 days ago

This has become a favorite spot of ours to share with family and friends. Several of our Reno friends had not been to this jewel of Sparks restaurants! We love it best when we can dine on the patio - it’s simply another world! And with our Nevada sunshine, we can often do this throughout the seasons. There is most always very good service and excellent food. We love it here!

Ramsay’s Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay - Silver Legacy at the Row

4.3

4.3 (168)

$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 ROW.

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AndreG

Dined 2 days ago

Fantastic food! Great experience will visit again

Uno Más Street Tacos + Spirits - Grand Sierra Resort

4.1

4.1 (449)

$30 and under

Mexican

Reno

About the restaurant

The place for street tacos, gourmet tacos and ice cold margaritas. Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Mexico with only the freshest, classic Mexican ingredients prepared using modern techniques. The scent of marinated carne asada in the air. The sounds of Latin America and hand-shaken cocktails. Experience fire-grilled meats, warm tortillas, freshly made salsa, seasonal vegetables, and delicious drinks. All menu items are made from scratch. Expert mixologists will be preparing margaritas and pouring some of the finest tequilas from around Mexico.

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Jacqueline

Dined on Sep 7, 2024

Sever was amazing! Manager was extremely friendly! Loved our dinner! Thank you!!

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Reno

3.9

3.9 (104)

$30 and under

American

Reno

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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Cynthia

Dined on Aug 25, 2024

BJ’s is a fun place to visit with friends and family. The food was good and the service was great. Eva was our server and she was very patient with us while we decided on what to eat. The only thing that was my fault was that I was supposed to get a pazookie with my meal and forgot all about it. No big deal.

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