Eating a great meal under blue skies and sunshine makes for a perfect day. Luckily for Reno Tahoe, there are many al fresco dining options throughout the area that offer just that. Taste the city while enjoying the great outdoors with the best outdoor dining in Reno.
Best Reno Restaurants with Outdoor Seating
Great Basin Brewing Co. (Sparks)
Nevada’s most award-winning brewery, Great Basin Brewing Co. in Sparks, not only has a fantastic dog-friendly patio, but a great selection of Nevada-brewed beer and beer-infused menu items like Ale Battered Zucchini or their Wisconsin-Style Beer cheese made with freshly baked Icky bread.
La Condesa Eatery
Wells Avenue's latest dinner spot, La Condesa Eatery, is a fusion restaurant offering dishes with a Mexican, Korean and Italian influence. Their menu features items like Bucatini Al Cilantro, Korean Pork Belly Hot Buns, Spanish Octopus and 1855 Tri-Tip Alambre. Get a taste of their contemporary cocktails and experience the hip urban vibes while enjoying the ambiance of outdoor dining in their courtyard space.
Pignic Pub and Patio
Built in a historic, 1916 craftsman home, Pignic is a cozy neighborhood pub offering 28 draft beers, gastropub-style food and carefully crafted cocktails. Whether you want to pick some tomatoes and strawberries in the edible garden or take in a sunset on the sun deck, Pignic offers a fully functioning community grill yard with gathering places throughout.
Lake Tahoe AleWorx Reno
Located directly in the heart of the Brewery District, Lake Tahoe AleWorX Reno serves up delicious wood-fired food that pairs perfectly with its craft cocktails and rotating beer selection. To top it off (literally), you can grab a seat on their rooftop dining area for downtown views.
DOPO
With two locations in Reno, DOPO is known for its neo-Neapolitan pies and pastas that would make your nonna proud. Grab a seat on the patio at their Center Street location. Get there early, since this is a very popular spot for weekday happy hours and on weekend afternoons. Hint: make this your stop for dinner midweek so you can take advantage of Wine Wednesday.
The Fox
Serving up craft beer and comforting pub fare, The Fox Restaurant & Brewery has a patio that overlooks downtown Reno and the Sierra Nevada, making it the perfect spot to catch a sunset. Some of their crowd favorites include the Giant Chicken Pot Pie and the Foxy Fried Chicken.
Sparks Water Bar
A waterfront restaurant with breathtaking views of the Sparks Marina and the Sierras, Sparks Water Bar is the place to go for an upscale dining experience. And of course you have to order a Wet Woody since this is the sister restaurant of the Lake Tahoe icon, Gar Woods. Awarded OpenTable Diners’ Choice in both 2023 and 2024, this is definitely a place to stop next time you are in the area.
Stone House Café
Tucked away in an old converted house with a beautiful garden, dining at Stone House Café is like dining in your own secret garden. The café is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and features one of the most expansive, ever-changing menus in Reno. You can’t go wrong with SH French Toast or the house-favorite fish & chips. Plus, they offer delicious daily happy hour specials! With craft cocktails, draft beers and small plates, happy hour doesn’t get much better than Stone House Café.
The Twisted Fork
Located in South Reno, The Twisted Fork has a beautiful patio complete with backyard lights and views of Mt Rose. Stop by for their daily happy hour from 3:30-5:30 p.m. for discounted small plates, such as their Cauliflower Ceviche, and draft beers. The regular menu features delectables like their Thai Salad or French Dip made with slow-roasted tri-tip.
Dumpling Queen
Located on the patio of Abby’s Highway 40, this food truck offers a variety of dumplings, ice cream, and sake. Sit down and eat some delicious Xiao long bao dumplings, or order online and get it to-go! Their large patio has plenty of seating and a fire pit for chilly nights. Dumpling Queen has options for everyone. Come try it for yourself!
Wild River Grille
There are several reasons to make a visit to Wild River Grille during the summer. For one, their patio is spacious and sits right next to the Truckee River and the Reno Riverwalk. They also provide light, live music throughout the summer for patrons to enjoy. And don’t forget your furry friend — their patio is dog-friendly and they make sure the whole family enjoys their experience.
El Adobe Café
El Adobe Café has a wide selection of authentic Mexican food, with recipes passed down for three generations and a spacious outdoor patio. Enjoy a pitcher of margaritas on the sunny outdoor dining space with homemade chips and salsa to start! The patio provides mountain views and plenty of seating.
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Centro Bar & Kitchen
Located in the heart of Midtown Reno, Centro Bar & Kitchen serves up craft cocktails, beer, wine and flavorful tapas-style appetizers. They offer patio seating, and this cozy spot is perfect for catching up with friends over drinks and shareable small bites.
Skyline Kitchen & Vine
One of the best Reno restaurants with outdoor seating, Skyline Kitchen & Vine offers a fresh small-plate experience specializing in bold flavors and handcrafted cocktails. Their sister restaurant, Sierra Street Kitchen, is located in downtown Reno, but Skyline Kitchen is located in a quaint neighborhood with the best views of downtown Reno. They have a beautiful patio area and a daily happy hour special, making this the place to be any afternoon.
Nevada Steak
Enjoy all of your steakhouse favorites, from filet mignon to a full rack of lamb and Chilean sea bass, on the patio at Nevada Steak. Inside Tamarack Junction, Nevada Steak offers an exceptional dining experience in a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. Pair your meal with a glass or bottle from their extensive wine list, and of course, save room for dessert.
The Shore
If you are looking for fine riverside dining, The Shore at the Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa is the perfect place for you. The Shore Room offers fresh seasonal food with flavors inspired by the greater Mediterranean region, including North Africa, Southern Europe and Greece. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and you can enjoy craft cocktails during their daily happy hour from 2-6 p.m.
