Reno, Sparks and Lake Tahoe Restaurants
Satisfy Your Taste Buds
The landscape of Reno restaurants and Lake Tahoe food (and drink) scenes are quickly growing and offer a large variety of delectable cuisine choices. The quality of the food in Reno has created a flourishing local food scene. Dozens of local craft brewers and distillers have embraced the small-batch movement, and tasting rooms are popping up throughout our area.
Many of the region’s restaurants locally source their produce and meats from nearby farmers and ranchers, boosting both the local economy and the freshness of the menu. Wild menu mashups show off kitchen creativity that’s bound to leave an impression on your palate. Get curious. Ask a friendly local. Scope Yelp. And slide into one of our mold-breaking Reno restaurants. Don’t forget to show some love to our cafes, taverns, brewpubs, coffee shops and epicurean mixtapes while you’re at it. You’ll leave a full-and-happy camper.
Food for Every Occasion
Casual
Satisfy your cravings without having to change into fancy clothes. Craving a burger and some fries? Try the Little Waldorf. This long-time Reno staple features a menu full of quirky favorites like the Jiffy Burger and the Grown-Up Mac and Cheese. Or, maybe grab a slice of pizza at Noble Pie Company in MidTown. This unique pizza place is as casual as it is delicious. Looking for something a little healthier? Laughing Planet offers gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options, making it a great place to grab a healthy bite at a casual pace for all dietary needs.
Fine Dining
Get out your fancy pants and extra-small silverware. Reno has fine dining for every occasion. If it’s a steakhouse you’re after, each of the casinos have their own upscale steakhouses for guests to experience. Or maybe you are looking to try some unique dishes? Try a twist on the classics at Lulou’s. Or, give some French cooking a try at Beaujolais Bistro.
Local Favorites
Reno has some great local places to leave an impression on your appetite. If you’re after some great food and beer, try Great Basin Brewing Company. This local restaurant and brewery is perfect for any occasion. If you’re looking for something unique, stop by Liberty Food and Wine for some sharable plates. Or maybe brunch is calling your name? Try Two Chicks. They’ve got a delightful traditional breakfast menu and a variety of specialty grilled cheese sandwiches.
Savor and Sip at Lake Tahoe Restaurants
North Lake Tahoe restaurants offer a casual setting with outstanding bites you are sure to savor. After your day at the lake, check out local favorites such as T’s Mesquite Rotisserie or Inclined Burgers & Brews.
Tunnel Creek Cafe offers classic cafe meals, espresso and draft brews in a comfortable atmosphere. Located near the Flume Trail access point and the Tahoe East Shore Trail, this eatery is the perfect place to start or end your outdoor adventure.
Sit Back and Drink Up
Over the last decade, there has been an explosion in the number of local breweries and distilleries in Reno Tahoe, many of which have garnered acclaim on the West Coast and across the nation. Sip on refreshing craft brews in MidTown or downtown Reno, or chill with a cold one along the shores of Lake Tahoe. The craft cocktail culture is alive and well, with a variety of distilleries supplying local bars, offering tasting rooms open to the public and hosting killer happy hours. Last but certainly not least, many locations are dog-friendly.
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