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

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Tahoe / Reno Area? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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.

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!

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MaraMVIP

Dined 3 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 4 days ago

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

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Bistro Napa - Atlantis Casino Resort

4.9

4.9 (2537)

$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 1 day ago

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

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4.9

4.9 (667)

$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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Tyler

Dined 1 day ago

The food was amazing. Came out fast and hot. Service was very good as well. Will be coming back again

Smoke Door - Lake Tahoe Saryo

4.8

4.8 (236)

$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 3 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

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6 Course Tasting Menu

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Chef’s Counter / A la Carte Menu

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!

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Denise

Dined 1 day ago

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!

Bruschetta

4.8

4.8 (217)

$30 and under

Italian

Stateline

About the restaurant

At Bruschetta, we believe that great food starts with great ingredients, and that's what you deserve in Lake Tahoe. That's why we source only the freshest and highest quality ingredients for our kitchen. Our chefs are passionate about cooking and are dedicated to bringing out the natural flavors of each ingredient. We use traditional Italian cooking techniques combined with modern culinary methods to create dishes that are both classic and innovative. Whether it's our homemade pasta or our stunning filets, each dish is made with care and attention to detail. Come experience the art of Italian cooking in Lake Tahoe at Bruschetta.

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Diane

Dined 6 days ago

Terrific as always. The food was delicious, service great, prices very reasonable.

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 (4191)

$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.

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DaveVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Very nice experience. Food was very good. Service was spot on.

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