Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Tahoe / Reno Area

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Tahoe / Reno Area? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit.

Smoke Door - Lake Tahoe Saryo

4.9

4.9 (169)

$50 and over

Japanese

Kings Beach

About the restaurant

Smoke Door Lake Tahoe Saryo is a Japanese-inspired restaurant using primitive wildfire cooking methods highlighting seasonal ingredients from Japan and the Tahoe region.

Our Executive Chef, Tyler Burges, hails from notable restaurants such as Michael Mina, Angler, and the esteemed Saison and is driven by seasonality and innovation.
Nestled in the breathtaking surroundings of Lake Tahoe, it offers an unforgettable dining experience with views of the open kitchen and wood-burning hearth.

Please note, we are unable to accommodate vegans or celiacs within our restaurant. If you have any specific dietary restrictions, allergies, or aversions please contact us via email at info@smokedoorsaryo.com

**We are unable to accommodate any children under the age of 10 within our restaurant.**

Top review

Russell

Dined on 7 Dec 2024

Went for our anniversary and had a wonderful time. The food is outstanding. Service was very attentive and Zach was very helpful. Great to have a restaurant of this caliber in Tahoe.

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Experience

A La Carte Bar Menu

Experience

Christmas Eve 10 Course Menu

Von Bismarck

4.8

4.8 (22)

$31 to $50

German

Reno

About the restaurant

Von Bismarck is a modern family style restaurant inspired by the traditions off Eastern and Northern Europe with a focus on low intervention wine and traditional beer styles. Von Bismarck aims to focus the best of the old world through a modern lens and present it in an atmosphere of conviviality and generosity. We believe communal seating and family style presentation are conducive to this end. Sharing a meal, whether with those you love or complete strangers is essential to the human experience and all of us here at Von Bismarck hope to help you on that journey.

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Mark

Dined on 6 Dec 2024

I was excited to take my German mom here for her 90th Birthday dinner...We were given our choice of party tables at which to sit . The print on the paper food and beer menus was really small and hard to make out, but once we passed around a pair of readers, we were pleased to see a wide variety of dining options. The server was friendly and was aware of the menu items but could not offer us any more information. The entrees came out soon and were tasty; however, the sides were minimal and there was no bread offered with the meal. On the whole, we enjoyed ourselves and will probably come back to.sample some new selections off their paper menus.

Mangia Tutto

4.8

4.8 (225)

$31 to $50

Italian

Reno

About the restaurant

Mangia Tutto features both Chicago “Deep Dish,” the perceived Chicago-style pizza; as well as, thin crust square cut “Tavern Style” pizza. As native Chicagoans we will tell you while we relished the occasional “Deep Dish” pizza, they were often only enjoyed on special occasions. The thin crust pie is the true “Chicago Pizza” readily available in any Chicago neighborhood.

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Ralph

Dined 7 days ago

It's the reasons we always go there - food, service, price, ambiance, and location.

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Popular dish

Italian Sausage

Washoe Public House

4.6

4.6 (616)

$30 and under

American

Reno

About the restaurant

Washoe Public House features fresh, seasonal, local and hand crafted food. We offer only the best ingredients prepared from scratch every day. Our goal is to provide you with the highest quality service and experience in a casual and fun atmosphere. People of all ages are welcome and we have patio seating so you can bring your furry friend.

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Louis

Dined 1 day ago

Everything we ordered was delicious: warm beet salad, maple-glazed salmon, and daily pasta special. One of our go-to spots.

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Wolfdale's Cuisine Unique

4.9

4.9 (1400)

$31 to $50

Californian

Tahoe City

About the restaurant

North Lake Tahoe’s premiere restaurant and popular bar is celebrating 41 years of exceptional service. As a family-run business, Wolfdale’s provides lakeview dining with a warm ambiance, and uses 'Cuisine Unique' to describe the fresh and simple aesthetic of each dish. Since opening in 1978, Chef Douglas Dale has developed a fusion style of California and Asian influences that is present throughout the menu. Wolfdale's accommodates gluten-free and vegan guests.

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Richard

Dined 1 day ago

A truly remarkable experience. I immediately sensed upon entering that the decor, staff, and ambience were very welcoming. The service was excellent and on point, and the food quality was superb. Highly recommend !

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Popular dish

Red Thai Seafood Stew

Popular dish

Braised Lamb Shank

Bistro Napa - Atlantis Casino Resort

4.9

4.9 (2402)

$30 and under

Californian

Reno

About the restaurant

Savor contemporary cuisine inspired by Napa Valley with emphasis on seasonal, organic ingredients and simple, fresh flavors. Bistro Napa offers innovative dishes, a Raw Seafood Bar featuring the finest oysters from the Pacific Northwest, and cutting-edge cocktails infused with fresh fruit purees, boutique liquors and bitters. The sommelier will help complement any Bistro experience with thoughtfully chosen wine from our 4,000-bottle wine cellar.

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Sarah

Dined 3 days ago

Was a delightful surprise. Food was amazing and staff was attentive.

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4.8

4.8 (112)

$30 and under

Italian

Stateline

About the restaurant

At Bruschetta, we believe that great food starts with great ingredients, and that's what you deserve in Lake Tahoe. That's why we source only the freshest and highest quality ingredients for our kitchen. Our chefs are passionate about cooking and are dedicated to bringing out the natural flavors of each ingredient. We use traditional Italian cooking techniques combined with modern culinary methods to create dishes that are both classic and innovative. Whether it's our homemade pasta or our stunning filets, each dish is made with care and attention to detail. Come experience the art of Italian cooking in Lake Tahoe at Bruschetta.

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RachelVIP

Dined 2 days ago

It was great - Food is excellent. Really wish people wouldn’t bring really small children, especially later in the evening.

Christy Hill

4.8

4.8 (2217)

$50 and over

Californian

Tahoe City

About the restaurant

A memorable dining experience awaits you as you enter the Christy Hill Restaurant in the center of Tahoe City. The restaurant sits on the shoreline of Lake Tahoe on an elevated embankment offering diners a panoramic vista. The intimate setting offers guests a view that is only upstaged by the cuisine, wine and service. Spectacular sunsets that can be seen from every table is just one of the many reasons that Christy Hill was voted "Most Romantic Restaurant" and "North Lake Tahoe's Iconic Restaurants with World-Class Views" by the San Francisco Chronicle.

Executive Chef, Luis Vallin, focuses on sustainability and innovation, supporting local merchants and farmers. The thoughtful and playful menu pays homage to the tradition of Christy Hill while continuing to uplift and propel the cuisine and restaurant into exciting new territory.

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Tim

Dined on 7 Dec 2024

Committed and friendly long term staff, creative menu, delicious food, and wonderful ambiance in a cozy setting with an amazing view of the lake and East Shore mountains.

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Experience

New Years Eve 2025 - Seating One

Experience

New Years Eve 2025 - Seating Two

Arario Midtown

4.7

4.7 (599)

$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

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Rhoda

Dined 5 days ago

Our waitress Pauline, was so attentive. We celebrated my baby sister’s birthday , she was so impressed when the staff sang,” Happy Birthday”, to her, they knew her name. Great food, good service, nice ambiance, totally understand why this is her favorite restaurant in Reno!

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Atlantis Steakhouse - Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

4.7

4.7 (3012)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Reno

About the restaurant

Atlantis Steakhouse is proud to be the recipient of the AAA Four Diamond award. Only 2.6% of the 29,000 restaurants across the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean rated by AAA receive this prestigious designation. Capturing the cosmopolitan essence of Chicago to San Francisco, the Atlantis Steakhouse is impeccably styled with a design that melds contemporary elegance with classic comfort. Atlantis proudly serves Allen Brothers of Chicago meats, the nation’s finest steaks. These dry-aged USDA prime cuts are the ultimate grade of beef, chosen for their superb quality, marbling and flavor. Experience the art of traditional Steakhouse table side dining, unsurpassed service and unmatched attention to detail. Glowing honey onyx exudes warmth and the plush dining settees create a dining ambiance second to none. Classic cocktails, metropolitan martinis and over 336 selections of wine complete your experience.

Top review

MichaelVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Was so nice to be in a true steak house with a maitre d who checks in on you and your service. The steaks were tender and well seasoned

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