Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Tahoe / Reno Area

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Plumas Pines Bar & Grill

4.8

4.8 (51)

$31 to $50

American

Almanor

About the restaurant

Plumas Pines Bar and Grill is Lake Almanor's premier lake front dining location. Enjoy Appetizers, Burgers, sandwiches and salads for lunch. Featured for dinner are steak, seafood and pasta with daily specials. Our beautiful bar with elegant views offers a full liquor list, draft beer and wine list. We also offer live music for day and night parties and fun. If you are in the Lake Almanor area, let us serve you. Open for lunch and dinner daily with hours that vary by the season.

*Please not that Regular is inside and outdoor is outdoor on the patio. If you make a reservation for regular there is no guarantee we will have room to move you outdoor.*

Top review

Debbie

Dined on Aug 27, 2024

Chicken fried steak and fish and chips tasty and perfect temperature. Lovely fume blanc wine. Service excellent and lovely view of lake from the deck.

Timber House Brewing & Lodge

4.7

4.7 (91)

$30 and under

American

Chester

About the restaurant

RESTAURANT & BREWERY

NOW OPEN

Dinner reservations are strongly recommended.

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MikeG

Dined on Aug 18, 2024

Great place, great food, great service. The Steaks were cooked perfectly

Duke's - Casino Fandango

4.8

4.8 (119)

$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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Vanessa

Dined 3 days ago

Duke's was the perfect spot for an anniversary dinner. The ambiance is warm and welcoming. It has a little bit of a vintage steakhouse feel, but we absolutely loved it. Our server was very competent and attentive. I ordered the Fillet Mignon Oscar Style and it was rich and delicious. Perfectly cooked and well seasoned. The accompanying potato and green beans were also excellently cooked. My husband had the prime rib and was equally pleased. It's rare that we go somewhere for a "dining experience", but on our anniversaries we do and this was much needed and well enjoyed. We will definitely be returning.

Spindleshanks

4.7

4.7 (88)

$30 and under

American

Kings Beach

About the restaurant

Spindleshanks American Bistro and Wine Bar represents the best of both old and new Lake Tahoe. Opened in 2000 by partners Steve Marks and Harman Schuchmann, the restaurant has become a Tahoe Vista institution in a short amount of time. By offering regional American cuisine and a variety of wines in a casual atmosphere, the pair created a dining experience that caters to both large families and couples seeking a romantic evening.

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Robertavip

Dined 5 days ago

Everything was great, except for the bees swarming over the table, they did put a table fan on our table but bees did not care, I suggest don’t order any kind of meat dish if your sitting outside

Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Lake Tahoe Harveys Resort Hotel & Casino

4.5

4.5 (5557)

$50 and over

American

Stateline

About the restaurant

Located on the Casino Floor at Harveys Lake Tahoe the restaurant has red and blue design details in the show kitchen, a private dining room and a contemporary bar serving the latest trends in mixology. The Red and Blue kitchens serve up modern lunch and dinner menus including Hell’s Kitchen signature dishes made with the highest quality ingredients.

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Rayna

Dined 3 days ago

Great food and service. The lobster risotto was amazing. Server was also amazing. Highly recommend the sticky toffee pudding

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Popular dish

Beef Wellington

Popular dish

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Popular dish

Lobster Risotto

Sparks Water Bar

4.6

4.6 (1035)

$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 1 day 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

Washoe Public House

4.5

4.5 (606)

$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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Randyvip

Dined on Aug 28, 2024

What a refreshing experience with lovely new owners. Food was spectacular and service was excellent. If my pocketbook would allow it this would be a weekly treat for us. My selfish request is for some chocolate on the dessert menu.

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Maggie's - Desolation Hotel

4.5

4.5 (401)

$31 to $50

American

Stateline

About the restaurant

Arouse your senses with Maggie's fresh seasonal menu, and drink in the beauty of South Lake Tahoe from a uniquely elevated vantage point. A place where fresh, seasonal ingredients combine with heartfelt hospitality and effortless charm, Maggie's Restaurant is a favorite dining destination for locals and visitors alike. The restaurant is located on the third floor of Desolation Hotel.

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Bruce

Dined 4 days ago

We had a super nice lunch and our waitstaff was great.

Bistro at Edgewood Tahoe

4.5

4.5 (2525)

$31 to $50

American

Stateline

About the restaurant

New American Seasonal Fare.

A feast for all the senses, The Bistro is the pinnacle of casual contemporary dining in a breathtaking setting. Savor the finest curated seasonal fare expertly crafted by a team of skilled tastemakers, Fresh, locally sourced ingredients blend with exotic specialty proteins in a setting that will make the entire table relax, open up and share the adventures of the day. The warmth and familiarity of the immaculate architecture and the panoramic views of the property and lake provide a sense of openness and light as diners enjoy hand-crafted meals, and carefully selected wines and cocktails.

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Murphy

Dined 5 days ago

We had a fantastic Anniversary meal well presented, ans served by Michael.

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Chambers Landing Bar & Grill

4.6

4.6 (100)

$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!

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Richard

Dined 7 days ago

Great service and view. A nice place to celebrate our anniversary.

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