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Wild River Grille

4.6
4.6
2416 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 28 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (775) 284-7455

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Private party facilities

    Set against the picturesque Truckee River, Wild River Grille has several venues available for private dining or group functions ranging from 10-150 people, with an expansive riverside patio adjoining them. Experienced, on-site chefs that specialize in nouveau American cuisine and comfort foods provide customizable banquet or private dining menus for groups. Please contact Wild River Grille for pricing information on the below options:* The River Room: Can accommodate up to 80 people in 1,800 square feet of space. Open, spacious interior with a full kitchen and a round bar within.* Wild River Grille: A more intimate gathering place, accommodates up to 50 people in 1,500 square feet of interior space with full bar. * City Room: Ideal for private dining or meetings, able to accommodate up to 20 people in 550 square feet of interior space.

  • Private party contact

    Valerie Moore: (775) 284-7455

  • Neighborhood

    Reno

  • Cross street

    Virginia St. & Court St.

  • Parking details

    Plenty of convenient parking is available directly in front of the restaurant on the street, or just a short walk away. Free public lots are also available a short distance from Wild River Grille.

  • Public transit

    The RTC Ride public bus system stops just a few steps from Wild River Grille, and the free RTC Sierra Spirit also has nearby routes convenient to the restaurant.

  • Entertainment

    The Wild River Grille features the outdoor "Summer Dinner Concert Series", showcasing dozens of local musicians nightly! Happy hour runs M-F from 4-6p. Dine alfresco with your pooch nightly for "Dinner with Your Dog" supporting local shelters. Several entertainment options are available for private functions, with on-site banquet and planning services.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,416 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Contemporary American

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Most Booked

  • Reno

    Hot spot

  • Reno

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Reno

    Most Booked

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  1. JoniP

    Tahoe

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Service great., Halibut cooked perfectly however the angel hair pasta was ok not great. We were seated in bar area next time will ask for dining room.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really good food! I was full by the time my entree came out so I took it to go. The staff was super friendly from the time we walked in to the time we left. Everyone that worked there was friendly and either greeted us upon arrival or thanked us when we left. Our server was on it!!! Will definitely be coming back next time!
  3. MichaelK

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was one of my favorite meals of all time! I had the seafood risotto. The scallops and shrimp were done perfectly. The rice had just the chew with a creamy texture. We finished the meal with a fantastic bread pudding! Will recommend to anyone who ask for a nice place to eat in Reno
  4. BettyB

    Portland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dining selection, everything was delicious, service was excellent, food Great! All in all a Great. Birthday dinner! Easy parking, in and out door dining!
  5. WayneK

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Came in for an early dinner before the show at the Pioneer Center. Service was great and food was very good
  6. WendyM

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Our server - Tully - was wonderful, attentive without being intrusive. We eat there before the theater on a regular basis, and the food is good. My only issue this time is that I added grilled shrimp to my salad, and it was very over cooked, chewy instead of succulent. But, things happen occasionally, and we'll he back!
  7. HJay

    Tahoe

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This is the perfect setting for me to take friends to eat on the evenings I go to a Broadway show. I invite my company.
  8. StevenH

    Las Vegas

    16 reviews

    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Service was slow, and our meals (filet mignon) were cold and took a long time to arrive. We should have known something was wrong when our young server was gone for twenty minutes after we ordered our bottle of wine! Very disappointing.
  9. Nettieo

    Tahoe

    97 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    97 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Best place for dinner before or after a show at the Pioneer!!
  10. DPME

    Tahoe

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food is always great. Our server,Jade, made our meal especially enjoyable.
  11. KMF1

    Tahoe

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Happy hour food was good. Cocktails and service not so good.
  12. StevenR

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We continue to love and appreciate coming to have dinner at Wild River Grille before every musical at the Pioneer Center. Every time we come, we ask for Angela who gives us the best service. We love her! Thanks...
  13. GeorgeS

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Three different food items and all were great. Our server Sydney was very attentive to our needs. She even moved an umbrella when the sun shifted and was hitting me straight on. Great place.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Served me dirty flatware twice. Otherwise ok expierence.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Forgot our servers name but he was awesome, really personable
  16. Matthew

    Tahoe

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great steaks and seafood. Great service with fair prices.
  17. PaulaS

    Tahoe

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    The food was delicious as usual but they ran out of the braised short ribs and butter cake?! Why?? That was disappointing because lots of other people wanted both as well as us and it was only 6:00pm when we ate 🤬
  18. Lutha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    I was there for Mother’s Day brunch, I had made advanced reservations. So glad I did they were extremely busy! The steak and eggs I had were delicious, the dessert was divine! My mom had a great time and loved the food.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our server Cori was wonderful. She suggested some amazing meals. I had the Brussel sprouts as an appetizer but the seafood Risotto was outstanding. Amazing ambiance with such a beautiful view of the river.
  20. renoactor

    Tahoe

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a good time here. We shared the chicken piccata and added the glazed Brussels sprouts. Perfect weather outdoors. Our server Jason had just the right level of attentiveness.
  21. LauraS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    I have eaten here a few times and it was always great. This time, it left me wanting. Not sure if they are just easing back into busy season or what, but food was less than pleasing. Service was fantastic, which made for a good experience. Hopefully next time with be back up to what its been before.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Justin was so attentive to our needs. The appetizers were quick. All of our entrees were prepared beautifully as well as tasting delectable.
  23. Elizabeth

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing! The food was delicious, everyone was so nice, and the setting is perfect! I will be back!!
  24. MaryL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Happy hour menu is spectacular! Great selection of food and cocktails at great prices. The crab and salmon cakes are my favorite. Service is also great.
  25. RebeccaP

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly staff, great ambiance, delicious food! The manager stopped by the make sure everything was as it should be, which it was and even more! Sure to be back! A big thank you to Reto and the staff!
  26. Robb

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience1
    We were seated in the back by the door did not like having feet above my head from the table above us! We were a party of 4 three in our group were very happy with their food. I however was not I had the Trout lacked taste and was dry, the rice was bland I cook better tasting rice. The few green beans three had the stem still on and not cooked enough. We ordered the crab/ salmon cakes appetizer only tastes like salmon and almost burnt on the outside. The other meals were good the bread pudding was a little too soggy but tasted good.Sad to say it won’t be one of our hangouts sorry
  27. BrendaK

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant with a good variety on the menu. The weather was great, so we dined inside, but a wonderful outdoor patio when the weather is nice.
  28. JayJ

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    The food here was so good and delicious from the scallops appetizer, wood grill salad and the entrees were very good. Salmon was moist and flavorful best I’ve had in awhile. My double cut pork chop was not dry and had some nice char. The only downside was they didn’t sit us in the main dining room which seemed nicer than the bar area that had table seating as well.
  29. KeriM

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chipotle Plum Salmon was outstanding - can't wait to go have it again! All our food was delicious and service was great too!
  30. ScottJ

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, staff, location, value. Highly recommend.
  31. JanNH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was delicious, outside seating a great way to be in the sunshine and service was really good.
  32. DianeU

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I brought my daughter here for her birthday. The food and service was excellent. We sat inside and there wasn’t much ambiance, but we were busy enjoying each other and the meal, so it didn’t matter.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had the Truckee River burger and prime rib melt they were absolutely delicious. Came with fries which were as well delicious. I had the pomegranate lemonade, which I enjoyed. This is my second time going. Last time was for dinner this time for lunch, and was as enjoyable as the last. Jared was a pleasure to have as our server.
  34. JohnS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food was excellent. There was a big group near us and they were quite loud, but that is what can happen when you go to a restaurant.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience3
    Service was great. The food was bad. Undercooked and cold vegetables and overcooked meats. We do not recommend the ribeye or chicken piccata.
  36. DaveW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Staff was very good and thoughtful and service was excellent. Noise level was very high owing to a volley team of 45 members, but we managed ok. No fault of the Grille.
  37. TimK

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service were excellent. The acoustics are challenging one loud party can ruin the entire dining area.
  38. CarolH

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Restaurant was full as dinner was after the Reno Philharmonic. Service was very prompt. Justin took our drink order promptly upon being seated. Dinner order for four of us taken when he brought out the drinks. Dinner served within a reasonable time. We all enjoyed our dinners. Love that they use locally sourced meat and produce.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Lovely place and they found us an awesome river view table despite being busy. Very attentive service and the meal was delicious
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Parents were in town and we went. All meals were great except one - braised short ribs. Us, and another table next to us - not part of our group - both had very salty meals that were sent back and the kitchen confirmed something was off. Everything was great, we go here regularly and this was just a misstep on a busy night

FAQs

Wild River Grille offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (775) 284-7455.

Wild River Grille is rated 4.6 stars by 2416 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Wild River Grille

17 S Virginia St #180, Reno, NV 89501

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Virginia St. & Court St.

  • Neighborhood

    Reno

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Plenty of convenient parking is available directly in front of the restaurant on the street, or just a short walk away. Free public lots are also available a short distance from Wild River Grille.

  • Public transit

    The RTC Ride public bus system stops just a few steps from Wild River Grille, and the free RTC Sierra Spirit also has nearby routes convenient to the restaurant.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Entertainment

    The Wild River Grille features the outdoor "Summer Dinner Concert Series", showcasing dozens of local musicians nightly! Happy hour runs M-F from 4-6p. Dine alfresco with your pooch nightly for "Dinner with Your Dog" supporting local shelters. Several entertainment options are available for private functions, with on-site banquet and planning services.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (775) 284-7455

  • Private party facilities

    Set against the picturesque Truckee River, Wild River Grille has several venues available for private dining or group functions ranging from 10-150 people, with an expansive riverside patio adjoining them. Experienced, on-site chefs that specialize in nouveau American cuisine and comfort foods provide customizable banquet or private dining menus for groups. Please contact Wild River Grille for pricing information on the below options:* The River Room: Can accommodate up to 80 people in 1,800 square feet of space. Open, spacious interior with a full kitchen and a round bar within.* Wild River Grille: A more intimate gathering place, accommodates up to 50 people in 1,500 square feet of interior space with full bar. * City Room: Ideal for private dining or meetings, able to accommodate up to 20 people in 550 square feet of interior space.

  • Private party contact

    Valerie Moore: (775) 284-7455

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