Restaurants in Reno: American & Family

Bricks is the sort of restaurant that is a closely held local secret. Those who know about it don't talk about it because they want to preserve the ambiance of the place, even more so since the recent renovation. The interior is warm, with dark and cozy accents, and the dining area is intimate and lively. Private dining suites are available for special events and get-togethers for both lunch and dinner. The food matches the atmosphere and could be classified as contemporary American. Everything on the menu will satisfy both your appetite and your sense of style, while the wine list presents the best of the best in whatever style you prefer.

Tucked away in a nondescript area of E. Second Street is IMBĪB Custom Brews, one of Reno’s popular microbreweries. More than 20 brews are available on tap at any given time. Old-world-style, barrel-aged beer is their specialty, but they also craft hoppy and malty ales and fruit-infused sours. There's a beer for every beer lover here. Other than a shuffleboard table, this is a traditional, industrial-style taproom and is all about beer and conversation. Pints, growlers and crowlers are all available. And don't miss out on IMBĪB's additional taproom in Sparks in the Outlets on Scheels Drive. 

Opened in 1980 by Viennese pastry chef Josef Pasa, this bakery has grown to become one of Reno's premier bakeries with its own full-service cafe. The bakery is famous for its fine pasties, morning buns, cookies, pies, breads and more. They also make wedding, specialty party cakes and petit fours and have gluten-free, sugar-free, nut-free and dairy-free options for those with food allergies. The cafe serves breakfast and lunch seven days a week. Coffee and tea, French toast and waffles, crepes, Benedicts, omelettes and more are favorites in the morning, while soups, salads, deli sandwiches, chicken Schnitzel, German bratwurst, chicken pot pie, crepes and much more are favorites for lunch. Indoor and outdoor seating are available. 

In this unique and exhilarating activity, you'll step into one of four smash room experiences that have been designed and stocked with the intention for everything to be smashed. You will be provided with all necessary safety equipment and tools so that you can get down to destruction. Whether you're looking for a fun group activity, a thrilling way to blow off steam or simply a break from the monotony of everyday life, Smashin' Good Time offers a safe and controlled environment to let loose. For the not-so-furious, there is axe throwing and knife throwing for recreational fun or league competition. There are also newly refelted billiards tables. You can grab a drink from the full bar with more than 70 beers, spirits, wine and nonalcoholic beverages and enjoy bar snacks like pizza, mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers and fries. Smashin' Good Time is a great place for a date, a group outing or parties and celebrations.