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. 

Downtown Reno is a vibrant and exciting area to visit, offering something for everyone. It's home to the famous Reno Arch, numerous casinos, great restaurants and bars as well as many cultural attractions such as art galleries and museums. There are also plenty of outdoor activities in parks and on the Truckee River. Whether you're looking for a night out on the town or some family-friendly fun, Downtown Reno has it all. The Downtown Reno Partnership celebrates, supports and promotes the Downtown Reno businesses that are actively creating vibrancy, foot traffic and increasing the quality of life of the downtown core. The Downtown Reno Partnership deploys ambassadors on the streets seven days a week to engage with residents and visitors. 

Mellow Fellow Gastro Pub offers a rotating selection of beers with 20 taps available. This restaurant and bar is designed to be a fun outing for the whole family with games and daily events in a comfortable setting. Dining choices go beyond typical bar food to include unique shareable plates, steaks, wraps, multiple choices of mac and cheese, salads and more.

The hip, flavorful and buzzy Moo Dang recently landed in Midtown Reno with distinctly authentic and wide-ranging Thai food. The head chef combines generations of family recipes with modern Thai dishes to create a genuine and original Thai experience bursting with flavor. The favorite red roasted pork is used in many of the menu items, but there are also many variations of stir fries, noodles, soups, salads and unique plates like the marinated Moo Ping (pork skewers), crab fried rice and the Kra Pow! Spicy Basil noodles with chili and veggies. Moo Dang can adapt any menu item for restricted diets, and the vegetarian options are endless!

Just south of the Truckee River and bordering on the Midtown District is Pignic Pub & Patio. What looks from the outside like a two-story house with an extensive patio is actually a house-shaped bar. The bar itself is a trendy hangout with craft cocktails and a huge draft beer selection. The patio, on the other hand, is lined with grills open for use; just bring your favorite protein or vegetables (or purchase from the bar's mini-fridge of options), buy a drink at the bar and spend the afternoon or evening grilling outside for any occasion. Pignic also hosts live music almost every weekend in its "living room," where local bands ranging from rock and blues to jazz and R&B plug in and perform. Whether you're grilling for friends on Pignic's deck in the summertime or warming up with a whiskey inside for a live show, Pignic is fast becoming a weekend staple in Reno. 

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.

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! 

The states of Alaska and Nevada have a lot in common. Both are vast stretches of rugged land inhabited by hardy individuals and both have a history shaped in large part by the valuable resources buried beneath them. But more importantly, you can get a great fish dinner in both places, thanks to Smee’s Alaskan Fish Bar in downtown Reno overlooking the Truckee River. Smee’s is the kind of place that can really help make a tourist’s visit more enjoyable while at the same time be a favorite dining spot for locals. The menu is wide and varied with highlights that include clam chowder, fish tacos, fish and chips, crab cakes and lobster claw ravioli. Be sure to check their calendar for events such as live music and wine-pairing dinners. Smee's has a full bar and is open for lunch and dinner.