Over the next few minutes we will be breaking down the best restaurants in Reno and Lake Tahoe in full detail. Our only real goal is to make it easy to figure out where to eat some great food near you as quickly as we can.
Organizing this into the best Reno and Lake Tahoe restaurants of all flavors and varieties seems like the best way to proceed. For that reason there will be many different sections that discuss a wide variety of great places to eat all kinds of foods like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, more types of Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and other healthy food choices.
Contents
- 1 Best Italian Restaurants in Reno & Lake Tahoe
- 2 Best Steak Houses
- 3 Mexican Restaurants Near You
- 4 Best Chinese & Asian Food
- 5 Best Spots For Sushi
- 6 Indian Restaurants In Your Area
- 7 American Restaurants
- 8 Yummy BBQ
- 9 French Restaurants
- 10 Greek & Mediterranean Food
- 11 Our Favorite Seafood Restaurants
- 12 Where To Eat Pizza
- 13 The Top Burgers & Fries
- 14 Best Buffets Near You
- 15 Vegan Restaurants
- 16 More Healthy Food Options
- 17 Breakfast & Brunch Spots
- 18 Bakeries & Desserts
- 19 Donuts
- 20 Ice Cream Shops
- 21 Cafes
- 22 Smoothies & Juices
- 23 Cocktail Bars
- 24 Breweries & Sports Bars
- 25 Enjoy Eating at the Best Reno & Lake Tahoe Restaurants
After those have all been covered it will be time to pivot to breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. And we will try to wrap this all up with drinks like cafes, smoothies, juices, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars.
Be sure to check out our Reno and Lake Tahoe restaurant map at the end to help you get a better lay of the land. We tried to link to their home pages or social media when possible so that you can order delivery or take out online if you are ready to eat now.
We have written many other local food guides for cities in the Pacific Northwest on our site which you can look through there.
Best Italian Restaurants in Reno & Lake Tahoe
The best Reno and Lake Tahoe Italian restaurants would be:
- Campo at 50 N Sierra St
- Johnny’s Ristorante Italiano at 4245 W 4th St
- La Famiglia at 170 S Virginia St
- La Cucina at 3600 Lakeside Dr
- Scusa Italian Ristorante at 2543 Lake Tahoe Blvd, S Lake Tahoe
Best Steak Houses
These great steak houses near you won’t disappoint:
- Nu Yalk Pizza at 9780 S Virginia St
- MOD Pizza at 4945 S Virginia St # A
- Sizzle Pie at 190 S Center St
- J J’s Pie Co. at 555 W 5th St
- Wild Garlic Pizza & Pub at 670 Mt Rose St
- Lake Tahoe Pizza Company at 1168 Emerald Bay Rd, S Lake Tahoe
- Lake Tahoe AleWorX at 2050 Lake Tahoe Blvd #2050, S Lake Tahoe
Mexican Restaurants Near You
Any of these Mexican restaurants should have all the burritos, tacos, and nachos that you desire:
- Bertha Miranda’s at 336 Mill St
- Casa Grande at 1655 Robb Dr # 1
- Miguel’s Mexican Food at 1415 S Virginia St
- Chihuahua’s Cantina & Grill at 7111 S Virginia St # C1
- Jalapeño’s Taqueria at 675 Emerald Bay Rd, S Lake Tahoe
- Brothers Burrito House at 2136 Lake Tahoe Blvd, S Lake Tahoe
- Beto’s Taqueria at 575 W 5th St
Best Chinese & Asian Food
Some of our favorite eateries with Chinese and other Asian food would be:
- The Wok Chinese Cuisine at 1825 Silverada Blvd #2128
- Jazmine at 9333 Double R Blvd #1000
- Golden Flower at 205 W 5th St
- Bangkok Cuisine at 55 Mt Rose St
- Ijji 4 at 10580 N McCarran Blvd #102
- My Thai Cuisine at 2108 Lake Tahoe Blvd, S Lake Tahoe
Best Spots For Sushi
There are some great spots for sushi in your area like:
- Tokyo Sushi at 1999 S Virginia St
- Ijji 2 at 4955 S Virginia St
- KitzMo Sushi at 3335 Kietzke Ln
- Hinoki Sushi at 5270 Longley Ln #110
- Tha Joint Sushi at 160 Plumb Ln
- Sushi Pier Tahoe at 177 US-50, Stateline
- The Naked Fish at 3940 Lake Tahoe Blvd, S Lake Tahoe
Indian Restaurants In Your Area
You will find some delicious curries at the best Indian restaurants near you:
- India Kabab & Curry at 1091 S Virginia St
- Taste of India at 1255 Stardust St
- Haveli Indian Cuisine & Bar at 287 Los Altos Pkwy #107
- Royal India Cuisine Restaurant at 575 Keystone Ave
- Curry & Grill at 2297 Lake Tahoe Blvd, S Lake Tahoe
- Shangrila Himalayan Kitchen at 1142 Ski Run Blvd, S Lake Tahoe
American Restaurants
Want to sample some great American food? If so then go to:
- Black Bear Diner Reno at 2323 S Virginia S
- PJ & Company at 1590 S Wells Ave
- Archie’s Giant Hamburgers & Breakfast at 2195 N Virginia St
- Lili’s Restaurant & Bar at 2325 Kietzke Ln
- Bridgetender Tavern and Grill at 65 W Lake Blvd, Tahoe City
- Rosie’s Café at 571 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City
Yummy BBQ
There will be great slow cooked meats at these BBQ restaurants:
- Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que at 4925 Kietzke Ln
- Brothers Barbecue at 618 S Center St
- Butchers Kitchen Char-B-Que at 7689 S Virginia St # N
- BJ’s Barbecue at 80 E Victorian Ave
- Carolina Kitchen & BBQ Co. at 950 Glendale Ave
- Sonney’s BBQ Shack Bar & Grill at 787 Emerald Bay Rd, S Lake Tahoe
- Moe’s Original BBQ at 700 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City
French Restaurants
Some of the top places to try French food in this city are:
- Beaujolais Bistro at 753 Riverside Dr
- Chez Louie at 160 W Liberty St
- Le Bistro at 120 Country Club Dr # 29, Incline Village
Greek & Mediterranean Food
From gyros to moussaka and more Greek & Mediterranean meals visit:
- Nikos at 171 Disc Dr #105
- Suri’s at 80 Giroux St
- The Shore at 1 S, Lake St
- Shawarmageddon at 501 W 1st St #102
- Artemis Lakefront Café at 900 Ski Run Blvd # 111, S Lake Tahoe
Our Favorite Seafood Restaurants
Lobster, crab, fish and more are all available at the best seafood restaurants in your area:
- Oceano at 2707 S Virginia St
- Smee’s Alaskan Fish Bar & Market Place at 50 N Sierra St
- Mr.Crab Boiling Seafood at 1507 S Virginia St
- The Oyster Bar at 50 US-50, Stateline
Where To Eat Pizza
You aren’t lacking for options but we think the best pizza places in Reno and Lake Tahoe are:
- Nu Yalk Pizza at 9780 S Virginia St
- MOD Pizza at 4945 S Virginia St # A
- Sizzle Pie at 190 S Center St
- J J’s Pie Co. at 555 W 5th St
- Wild Garlic Pizza & Pub at 670 Mt Rose St
- Lake Tahoe Pizza Company at 1168 Emerald Bay Rd, S Lake Tahoe
- Lake Tahoe AleWorX at 2050 Lake Tahoe Blvd #2050, S Lake Tahoe
The Top Burgers & Fries
Who doesn’t like a good burger and french fries:
- Juicy’s Giant Hamburgers at 301 S Wells Ave
- Beefy’s at 1300 S Virginia St
- In-N-Out Burger at 8215 S Virginia St
- Burger Me! at 6280 Sharlands Ave #101
- Johnny Rockets at 2500 E 2nd St
- California Burger Company at 1001 Heavenly Village Wy #2B, S Lake Tahoe
- Izzy’s Burger Spa at 2591 Lake Tahoe Blvd, S Lake Tahoe
Best Buffets Near You
Heading to one of the best buffets is a good way to get variety:
- Toucan Charlie’s Buffet at 3800 S Virginia St
- The Buffet at 345 N Virginia St
- Hunan Garden Restaurant at 900 Emerald Bay Rd, S Lake Tahoe
Vegan Restaurants
We think the best Reno and Lake Tahoe vegetarian and vegan restaurants are:
- Thali at 148 West St
- House Of Mexica at 3600 Warren Wy #107
- Nom Eats at 148 West St
More Healthy Food Options
For more healthy food try out:
- Great Full Gardens at 555 S Virginia St #107
- Laughing Planet at 650 Tahoe St
- Freshies Restaurant & Bar at 3330 Lake Tahoe Blvd #3, S Lake Tahoe
- Sprouts Café at 3123 Harrison Ave, S Lake Tahoe
Breakfast & Brunch Spots
These breakfast and brunch spots are the perfect way to start your day:
- Wet Hen Cafй at 3979 S McCarran Blvd
- Peg’s Glorified Ham n Eggs at 420 S Sierra St
- Two Chicks at 752 S Virginia St
- Artemis Lakefront Cafй at 900 Ski Run Blvd #111, S Lake Tahoe
- The Red Hut Cafй at 3660 Lake Tahoe Blvd, S Lake Tahoe
- Heidi’s Pancake House at 3485 Lake Tahoe Blvd, S Lake Tahoe
Bakeries & Desserts
When you want to sample delicious breads and yummy desserts try out one of these Reno and Lake Tahoe bakeries:
- Perenn Midtown at 20 St Lawrence Ave
- My Favorite Muffin at 340 California Ave
- Josef’s Vienna Bakery & Cafй at 933 W Moana Ln
- Homage at 519 Ralston St
- Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet at 625 W Lake Blvd, Tahoe City
- Sugar Pine Bakery at 3564 Lake Tahoe Blvd G, South Lake Tahoe
Donuts
Donut shops are also good places to get something tasty when you are running late in the morning:
- Sprinkle Donuts at 475 Keystone Ave #A
- Doughboy’s Donuts at 57 Damonte Ranch Pkwy
- Tv Donuts at 1036 Emerald Bay Rd, S Lake Tahoe
- Glazed & Confuzed Tahoe Donut at 3447 Lake Tahoe Blvd #1, S
Ice Cream Shops
On a special occasion head to one of the best ice cream shops near you:
- KREM at 115 E Moana Ln #102
- Icecycle Creamery at 6147 Lakeside Dr
- Rolled Mountain Creamery at 727 Riverside Dr #1
- Sweet Tahoe Time Ice Cream at 8636 N Lake Blvd, Kings Beach
- Yogurt Beach at 3882 Mayberry Dr B
- Honey Treat Yogurt at 5000 Smithridge Dr A23
- Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt at 435 Sparks Blvd # 101
- Aloha Ice Cream at 3330 Lake Tahoe Blvd, S Lake Tahoe
Cafes
Satisfy your caffeine addiction at one of these cafes:
- Cafe Capello at 248 W 1st St #250
- JoStella Coffee at 701 S Virginia St
- Pangolin Cafй at 955 S Virginia St #110
- The Free Bird at 2753 Lake Tahoe Blvd, S Lake Tahoe
- Ernie’s Coffee Shop at 1207 Emerald Bay Rd, S Lake Tahoe
- A Cup Of Cherries at 3434 Lake Tahoe Blvd, S Lake Tahoe
Smoothies & Juices
For a tasty and healthy drink visit a smoothie and juice bar:
- Jamba Juice at 5140 Kietzke Ln
- Jьs at 740 S Virginia St
- Keva Juice at 5020 Las Brisas Blvd #A2
- Jamba at 4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd #33, S Lake Tahoe
Cocktail Bars
Admittedly not as healthy as the above, these cocktail bars will probably be a lot more fun:
- The Loving Cup at 188 California Ave
- The Z Bar at 1074 S Virginia St
- Sierra Street Kitchen & Cocktails at 50 N Sierra St #103
- Death & Taxes at 26 Cheney St
- The Pioneer Cocktail Club at 521 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City
Breweries & Sports Bars
Try out all kinds of new beers and watch the big game at one of these breweries or sports bars:
- The Depot Craft Brewery & Distillery at 325 E 4th St
- Lead Dog Brewing at 415 E 4th St
- Lucky Beaver at 3655 S Virginia St
- Great Basin Brewing Company at 5525 S Virginia St
- Legends Grill Sports & Spirits at 6015 S Virginia St J
- The Stick at 95 N Sierra St #101
- Cold Water Brewery & Grill at 2544 Lake Tahoe Blvd, S Lake Tahoe
- Emerald Bay Bar & Grill at 888 Emerald Bay Rd, S Lake Tahoe
- The Brewery at 3542 Lake Tahoe Blvd, S Lake Tahoe
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- Eating In The Las Vegas Area
- Eating In The Sacramento Area
- Eating In The San Francisco Area
- Eating In The Boise Area
Enjoy Eating at the Best Reno & Lake Tahoe Restaurants
We bet you are getting hungry after thinking about all of those delicious food options in your area. There was lots to learn about all kinds of great restaurants near you like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and additional options for healthy food.
The post even got into breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. Plus there were cafes, smoothies, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars. Don’t forget that most of the above venues will allow you to order take-out or delivery online through those links.
It would help us and our readers out a lot if you could correct anything we may have gotten wrong or if you could share your own local food tips in the comments. Either way, we hope you enjoy eating delicious food at the best restaurants in Reno and Lake Tahoe!