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

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Updated 05 December 2024

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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

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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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

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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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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MikeVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Had a wonderful meal and time at Brushetta! Was celebrating my birthday and this was the right place!

Crystal Bay Steak & Lobster

4.7

4.7 (92)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Incline Village

About the restaurant

The Crystal Bay Casino and New Chef Travis Kroell cordially invite you and guests to dine with us at the famous Steak & Lobster House. Set in a cozy Victorian Style dining room, experience great food and accompanying a playlist of vintage music. Enjoy a variety of USDA Certified Angus Beef Steaks, Huge Maine Lobsters and a great selection of Sides, Sauces and Appetizers. Choose from a massive variety of wines from all over the world or enjoy our elegant full bar.

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Kim

Dined on 23 Nov 2024

I love this restaurant! It’s always delicious food, great cocktails, awesome service, fun music and ambiance. I recommend the filet.

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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RayVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Service and food are excellent food. Baked brie is awesome. Wine list is expensive, but if you search you can find a reasonable value for a good bottle. Overall a great place to eat.

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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

Brasserie Saint James

4.7

4.7 (472)

$31 to $50

Brewery

Reno

About the restaurant

***ROOF TOP DECK IS OPEN FOR WALK INS ONLY, WITH A LIMITED SNACK MENU AND DRINKS. There is no table service upstairs, and there are no regular dining reservations upstairs. Our downstairs outdoor patio is first come, first serve (no reservations). If you are interested in booking a large event or private party on our roof deck, you may reach out to events@brasseriesaintjames.com.***
We are an award winning brewery and give our food the same reverence, offering new life to old world European comfort dishes and American classics. We craft new and old world style ale(s) and lagers using the finest natural ingredients, and we brew our beers using the mineral rich Sierra mountain spring water from our own artesian lake, 285 feet below the building.

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ReneeVIP

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

I this was our first time visiting this restaurant. We shared a flight of craft beer which was really nice. We got to choose which six we wanted to try. My husband had the Porchetta sandwich and I had the fish, shrimp,and chips. The Porchetta sandwich was definitely one to try!!! The breading on the fish and shrimp was a little too thick and soggy for my liking. We definitely would like to go back though and try another dish. And we really enjoyed the ambience.

Duke's - Casino Fandango

4.9

4.9 (150)

$31 to $50

American

Carson City

About the restaurant

At Duke's, savor spectacular USDA Prime beef prepared to perfection while enjoying our extensive wine selection. The elegant ambience and extraordinary service is yet another reason Duke's is recognized as one of Northern Nevada's premier restaurants and was voted BEST Steakhouse in Carson City.

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Jerome

Dined 1 day ago

Great food, as usual. And service was awesome, thank you Ron!

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