Reno Restaurants

For all of your Thai favorites, from soups and salads to curries, noodles and specialty plates with rice, A Taste of Thai is a Reno go-to. Dining in the lovely dining room is a treat, but if you have a need for take-out, you can trust that the dishes taste as hot and fresh away from the restaurant as well. They serve a great selection of wines and beers from around the world along with classic Thai iced teas and coffees. And don’t forget the traditional Thai desserts. They’re open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner and Sunday for dinner, and they take reservations for any size parties. Happy hour on weekdays from 3 to 5 p.m. features drink and app specials. 

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. 

Lead Dog offers an authentically fun and rowdy brand of flavorful, creative beers with genuine Reno pride. They releases more than 30 different regular and one-off beer batches annually, each showcasing eye-catching label designs by local artists. Lead Dog's Downtown Brewery has an industrial barn atmosphere and operates in partnership with their Sparks Taproom and production facility. Entertaining live music, art shows, trivia nights and food trucks in the outdoor courtyard all go along with tasty craft beer to anchor central Reno's Brewery District. The facility can be rented for private parties and events.

With two locations in Reno and one in Sparks, Piñon Bottle Co., “Nevada’s beer authority,” is a bottle shop and beer bar that encourages curiosity and discovery of craft beers. The Sparks location serves delicious wood-fired pizzas, charcuterie boards and an array of small plates. The Midtown Reno location is next to Noble Pie, and Piñon customers are welcome to bring their food into the bar. The South Reno location has food truck pop-ups every Friday and Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. and every Sunday afternoon. Piñon offers a full spectrum of beer styles, traditions, regions and flavors poured from an ever-changing selection of bottles, cans and taps. Their Cicerone-certified bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable and happy to make recommendations if you're overwhelmed by the choices. From well-known brews to small-batch craft beer to specialty wine and ciders, they have something for every palate. All three of their locations are neighborhood gathering places where people come unwind and have fun. Check their events calendars on their website.

With two locations in Reno and one in Sparks, Piñon Bottle Co., “Nevada’s beer authority,” is a bottle shop and beer bar that encourages curiosity and discovery of craft beers. The Sparks location serves delicious wood-fired pizzas, charcuterie boards and an array of small plates. The Midtown Reno location is next to Noble Pie, and Piñon customers are welcome to bring their food into the bar. The South Reno location has food truck pop-ups every Friday and Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. and every Sunday afternoon. Piñon offers a full spectrum of beer styles, traditions, regions and flavors poured from an ever-changing selection of bottles, cans and taps. Their Cicerone-certified bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable and happy to make recommendations if you're overwhelmed by the choices. From well-known brews to small-batch craft beer to specialty wine and ciders, they have something for every palate. All three of their locations are neighborhood gathering places where people come unwind and have fun. Check their events calendars on their website.

You don't have to be a student at UNR to appreciate the fresh pies served at Rick's Pizza, Beer & More, but the location could not be better for those college students. Slices are available during the day, with whole pizzas available day and night. Create your own from a slew of toppings or order one of the specialty pizzas. Salads, appetizers, beer and non-alcoholic drinks are available. Dine in, take-out, have a pizza delivered or even consider Rick's when you need a meal catered. Happy hour specials are on weekdays from 4 to 7 p.m.

Elevate your mood along with your dining experience at Si Amigos. The brightly colored decor and festive Mexican music will transport you south of the border as soon as you enter. Friendly staff will see to your needs and assist you with questions about the extensive menu. Try the house specialties like carnitas and fajitas or go all out with the sampler, the Si Amigos Plate. You'll always have your choice of delicious meats, and vegetarians will find many tasty selections. Don't forget a refreshing margarita! Si Amigos has a cozy full bar with all your favorite beverages. Tuesdays and Thursdays are all day Two for One Margarita days, so bring a friend and enjoy! 

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.