Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Tahoe / Reno Area

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies 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!

Arario Midtown

4.9

4.9 (581)

$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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Smoke Door - Lake Tahoe Saryo

4.9

4.9 (128)

$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.smokedoor@gmail.com.

**We are unable to accommodate any children under the age of 8 within our restaurant.**

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Jing

Dined 4 days ago

It's our 2nd time here. Instead of the set course, we opted a la carte. And it was wonderful. Just the right portion and the ingredients were fined picked, prepared and presented. Service was superb. Will come back for sure.

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Experience

A La Carté Bar Menu

Experience

The Patio by Lake Tahoe Saryo

Wolfdale's Cuisine Unique

4.8

4.8 (1373)

$31 to $50

Californian

Tahoe City

About the restaurant

North Lake Tahoe’s premiere restaurant and popular bar is celebrating 41 years of exceptional service. As a family-run business, Wolfdale’s provides lakeview dining with a warm ambiance, and uses 'Cuisine Unique' to describe the fresh and simple aesthetic of each dish. Since opening in 1978, Chef Douglas Dale has developed a fusion style of California and Asian influences that is present throughout the menu. Wolfdale's accommodates gluten-free and vegan guests.

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Davidvip

Dined 4 days ago

Classic Tahoe great restaurant with a wonderful view from the patio in the Summer

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Popular dish

Red Thai Seafood Stew

Popular dish

Braised Lamb Shank

Kalani's

4.7

4.7 (1457)

$31 to $50

Seafood

South Shore

About the restaurant

Kalani's is located in the beautiful setting of the Heavenly Village. Kalani's is one of Tahoe's premier locations serving seafood, steaks and sushi.
Full weekend brunch, dinner menu, raw bar, and full bar served daily.
Happy hour served Monday-Friday in our Puka Lounge.

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Josh

Dined 2 days ago

This was the best food we experienced during our week in Tahoe, after dining at several places. Anyone visiting Tahoe should make this part of their dining experience. The Sea Bass and Filet were excellent.

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Popular dish

Dungeness Crab Cakes

Popular dish

Miso-Yaki Chilean Sea Bass

Popular dish

Seared Scallops

The Depot

4.7

4.7 (103)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Reno

About the restaurant

The Depot is located in Reno, Nevada and offers a restaurant as well as a craft brewery and distillery. This restaurant uses traditions from the past but puts an innovative spin to them. The drink menu is vast and includes unique cocktails like the silver donkey, with whiskey, honey, lime, St. Germain liqueur and ginger beer. Draft beers at The Depot also run the gamut from traditional to modern. The ranch hand is an excellent choice for those who enjoy a light malt.

The Depot provides many options for snacking or eating. Some light snacks offered are the poutine, cornbread fritters and pork belly tacos. Those looking for a bit more can try the fisherman's stew, lamb shank or the vegetarian stuffed poblanos.

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Charlene

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

It wasn't noisy because we were there at a slow time. But the staff was very nice and helpful and the food was delicious. Restaurant and restrooms were very clean.

The Shore Room

4.6

4.6 (875)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Reno

About the restaurant

Offers seasonally fresh and approachable food with flavors and ingredients inspired by the larger Mediterranean area, including North Africa, Southern Europe and hints of Greek flair.

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Madeleine

Dined 2 days ago

Great food beautiful restaurant and fun place to visit and eat great small plates !!

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Popular dish

Seared Flat Iron Steak

Popular dish

TSR Burger

Smith and River

4.6

4.6 (418)

$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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Dara

Dined 4 days ago

First time and it was great. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. We were seated right away and ordered drinks. Everything was delicious from the food to the wide variety of drink options. The specials sounded delicious and we did get one of them…the filet. The dessert options were great too. We will definitely be back again.

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JWB Prime Steak and Seafood - Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

4.6

4.6 (14)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

South Shore

About the restaurant

JWB Prime Steak and Seafood delights both resort guests and locals with a laid-back luxe dining experience. Offering a contemporary menu of prime steaks, fresh seafood, and a raw bar, all paired with world-class wines and hand-crafted cocktails. Named after James "Jimmy" William Buffett himself, you’ll find impeccable service and refined spaces perfectly suited for intimate dinners or small group gatherings.

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Susanvip

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

The JWB Steakhouse was a great option for us to commemorate our last night in Lake Tahoe, not to mention it was Jimmy Buffett Day. What better place to be?!! We found this to be a very nice steakhouse with nice menu options at various price points. Our food was delicious...Our salads were crisp and fresh....the complimentary bread was amazing & served warm.....Our steaks and lobster tail were cooked perfectly. Additionally, our waiter, Brad, was very knowledge about the menu, preparation methods, and was a great source for wine recommendations. He was caring and attentive. We would highly recommend this restaurant.

Maggie's - Desolation Hotel

4.5

4.5 (400)

$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 2 days ago

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

Wolf by Vanderpump - Harveys Lake Tahoe

4.3

4.3 (688)

$30 and under

Unspecified

Stateline

About the restaurant

Wolf by Vanderpump has a full menu that will delight guests with its ingenuity and delicious flavors, featuring reimagined classics, as well as unique and decadent shareable bites. The menu is crafted for every season, using some regionally sourced and inspired ingredients.

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Marcos

Dined 3 days ago

Great service, music was good and not too loud, food was good, cocktails were great. Very good experience.

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