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Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Tahoe / Reno Area

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Updated November 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots 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!


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4.8
4.8 (592)
$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
Top review
Thomas
Dined on Nov 4, 2024
I wish we lived closer, I’d be a regular. The flavors were fantastic. They had a nice selection of alcohol at the bar. The food was fresh and the service was excellent. again, if I lived in Reno, they’d know my name here. 
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4.7
4.7 (100)
$30 and under
American
Chester
About the restaurant
RESTAURANT & BREWERY

NOW OPEN

Dinner reservations are strongly recommended.

Top review
Lori
Dined on Oct 27, 2024
The food, service and ambience were perfect! Can’t recommend this place enough!
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4.6
4.6 (869)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Truckee
About the restaurant
This comfortable Bar and Restaurant in Historic Downtown Truckee welcomes diners with its warm interior and friendly efficient service. The All American menu has a wide range of classic and modern favorites, from sandwiches to steaks and seafood all distinctively paired with an award winning wine list satisfying a broad taste palate at reasonable prices.

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Gustavovip
Dined on Oct 17, 2024
Very friendly service and really good pizza! Highly recommend this place. Thank you!
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4.6
4.6 (4704)
$31 to $50
Californian
Carnelian Bay
About the restaurant
For 36 years Gar Woods Grill and Pier has been the premier waterfront dining destination in North Lake Tahoe. Floor-to-ceiling windows, large deck and balconies provide breath-taking views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierras. Gar Woods Grill and Pier is an upscale casual restaurant that accommodates groups of 160 just as easily as groups of two. Our Chef has created a menu highlighting California cuisine, hand cut steaks and fresh Pacific seafood, served in a fun-in-the-sun atmosphere. The wine list is a collection of best-known California vintners featuring more than a dozen wines by the glass. Enjoy the waterfront deck while sipping on Gar Woods world famous Wet Woody®. With nearly four million sold, you will be in good company! Or thaw out with a Warm Woody or a Heavenly Bottom. Lake Tahoe sunsets are our specialty.
Service dogs/bunnies/parrots welcome- with appropriate credentials under the ADA.

Top review
John
Dined 4 days ago
The food was cooked to perfection! Taste was amazing, service was excellent!!!!!
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4.6
4.6 (2779)
$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

Top review
Belinda
Dined on Oct 29, 2024
Wonderful food, great service and incredible gluten free menu. Will be back.
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4.6
4.6 (435)
$31 to $50
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.

Top review
Marcusvip
Dined 3 days ago
Good food, good cocktails, good service. Our server Brandon was on point with helpful recommendations & got the drinks out quick.
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.
Top review
Kyndra
Dined 1 day ago
Best experience, service, and food that I have ever had.
A photo of Wolf by Vanderpump - Harveys Lake Tahoe restaurant
4.5
4.5 (877)
$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.
Top review
Valerie
Dined 1 day ago
We enjoyed the ambiance, so cool and different. The drinks and the food were awesome. Anna was a great server, she gave us suggestions and was very sweet. We’ll definitely be back 😃
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4.4
4.4 (1654)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Tahoe City
About the restaurant
We will be hosting a wedding on Sunday, January 14, 2024 and will be accepting walk-ins only at our Mountainside Bar. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you!

Welcome! We are open for lakeside dining. Visit our website for the latest Sunnyside Restaurant and Lodge updates!

This iconic lakeside lodge and restaurant is the ideal Tahoe getaway. With a charming lakeside hotel, fantastic food and a panoramic lake view, it is nothing short of a magical mountain experience. It’s everything you hoped Tahoe would be and more, from the mouthwatering cuisine to the largest seasonal lakeside deck in all of Tahoe. With community farmer’s markets, a lakeside bike path and some of the best ski resorts in California, life on the lake never gets boring. There’s always something fun and exciting for the entire family at Sunnyside.

Top review
Jon
Dined on Nov 5, 2024
Got there early for Sunset and it didn’t disappoint. Great burger and Salmon dish. Zucchini app is a must.
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4.2
4.2 (20)
$30 and under
Steakhouse
Stateline
About the restaurant
Saltgrass is an award-winning steakhouse famous for its delectable Angus beef steaks where each is char-grilled on an open flame, seasoned with Saltgrass 7-steak spice, and topped with fresh garlic butter for mouthwatering flavor. The menu features an array of fresh seafood, chicken, burgers, sandwiches, salads, and more, with favorites such as Bone-in Ribeye, Double-Bone Pork Chops, Salmon Oscar, and Country Fried Steak. Great food and legendary hospitality make Saltgrass an enjoyable experience for the whole family.
Top review
OpenTable Dinervip
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent service Delicious appetizer & entree We had shrimp cocktails & steaks .. cooked perfectly .. Medium & Medium rare. Loaded baked potato a must! I had the flash green beans .. a delicious side. I would highly recommend!
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