Soak up the sun in Reno! The arid, northern Nevada climate makes this city a fantastic place to maximize your time outdoors, and dining is no exception. Sit down at picnic tables with your family or friends to share a pizza. Or on the open-air patios of international restaurants in Reno, you can let Mexican specialties, Italian classics or French delicacies whisk you away south of the border or to the continent. Many of the breweries, tap houses and bars in Reno invite guests to kick back in backyard areas, rooftop tables or patios. So pick a craft brew or try a flight of new ones, and sip while you watch the sunset.
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Outdoor Dining in Reno
Reno's Midtown District is a success story in itself. Located right in the center of everything, just adjacent to the downtown, this area was long considered nothing special, perhaps even a little sketchy. Then a group of local businesses realized just how cool this community really is and decided to let the rest of the world know about it too. The result has been a section of Reno that celebrates special established shops and welcomes new and hip businesses as well. There are restaurants, retail stores, museums, nightlife and entertainment, professional services and more, all with a chic nouveau twist on the classic Biggest Little attitude.
Reno's Midtown District is a success story in itself. Located right in the center of everything, just adjacent to the downtown, this area was long considered nothing special, perhaps even a little sketchy. Then a group of local businesses realized just how cool this community really is and decided to let the rest of the world know about it too. The result has been a...read more
Reno's Midtown District is a success story in itself. Located right in the center of...read more
Riverwalk District
Downtown Reno
Outdoor Dining in Reno
Right on the Truckee River in Downtown Reno is Ole Bridge Pub, an old world-style bar. Under low tavern lighting and surrounded by dark wooden fixtures, you can order from an extensive list of craft and local beers, plus plenty of red and white wines. Ole Bridge also offers a menu of craft cocktails. The menu changes seasonally, and the patio overlooking the river makes...read more
Outdoor Dining in Reno
Pinnochio's has long been known for serving up good food, and a lot of it, in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Since 1997 Pinnochio's has been feeding – and contributing to – the Truckee Meadows community. The menu includes steaks and chicken entrees, pasta, salads, pizza, sandwiches and many starter items that could serve as a full meal all by themselves. Save room for dessert....read more
Outdoor Dining in Reno
Imagine that you have a really good friend who owns a café and you can go there and eat and hang out and relax whenever you want. That's the feeling you get here. PJ & Company is coming into its third decade of serving up everyone's favorite foods, from ribs and fajitas to soups and salads and hamburgers. There's even eggs Benedict and a killer...read more
Outdoor Dining in Reno
This is your friendly neighborhood pub that just happens to be in the Riverwalk district in downtown Reno. With a big-screen TV, pool table and game room and a rotating selection of draft beers from the regional favorite Sierra Nevada Brewery, the Tap House is the perfect place for an after-work get-together or a weekend celebration. Its location facing the river and Wingfield Park puts...read more
Outdoor Dining in Reno
Silver Peak is downtown near the beautiful Truckee River. This is a casual restaurant and taproom with plenty of seating inside and out. The extensive lunch and dinner menu has all the traditional salads, appetizers, entrees and sandwiches you expect at a good restaurant, plus some with a little twist that puts them in the gourmet category. Choose from 20 taps ranging from local breweries...read more
Outdoor Dining in Reno
In Downtown Reno's vibrant Riverwalk district, Smith and River serves chef-inspired American cuisine with innovative style and creativity. At elegant and modern indoor seating and outdoor seating with views of the Truckee River, guests enjoy expertly crafted cocktails, shareable starters and farm-to-table–style fare ranging from stellar preparations of soups, salads and seafood to pasta, chicken, steaks, burgers and ribs. The menu accommodates varied dietary requirements,...read more
Riverwalk District
Downtown Reno
Outdoor Dining in Reno
The Brewer's Cabinet is a friendly corner restaurant with seating indoors and out and their own locally brewed beer to go with your meal. Choose from among the local brews on tap, and afterward stop in at the taproom and gift shop to take a little something home with you. If you're not in the mood for beer, quench your thirst with wine, a cocktail...read more
Reno's Midtown District
Downtown Reno
Outdoor Dining in Reno
Since 1981 The Cheese Board has been bringing quality cheeses and wines to Reno. It's evolved into a lunch bistro and catering service. Enjoy freshly made lunches of grilled and classic sandwiches, soups, salads or cheese board combos that can be eaten inside or outside or taken to go. There are always lunch specials plus vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options in addition to a large...read more
Outdoor Dining in Reno
The Jungle, formerly Java Jungle, has long been a popular hangout of Reno's arts scene. The coffee shop along the Truckee River in the Riverwalk District has undergone a renovation in recent years. On one side is The Jungle's cafe, decorated with local paintings and mosaic floor tiles with an adjacent outdoor seating area. On the other is the barroom, a colorful and vibrant lounge...read more
Outdoor Dining in Reno
If you know the Abowd family name, you have an idea of what it means that The Stone House Café is an Abowd restaurant. It means tradition blended with innovation for one of the best dining experiences you'll have. Breakfast, lunch, dinner or happy hour at Stone House is not an ordinary experience. The extensive menus make it hard to decide what to order, so...read more
Outdoor Dining in Reno
Wild Garlic Pizza has a menu to fulfill all your pizza cravings and beyond. Appetizers include garlic and pesto knots, CheeZ bites, baked wings with your choice of six sauces, and a hummus plate. Wild Garlic's dough is made fresh daily, and pizza offerings range from their signature pies to build-your-own masterpieces. Salads are available, and Wild Panini sandwiches can be stuffed with a variety of...read more
Riverwalk District
Downtown Reno
Outdoor Dining in Reno
For upscale, fun dining right down on the Truckee River, one of the best choices is Wild River Grille. In the historic Riverside Hotel, this is exactly the sort of restaurant that you expect to find along the river in the arts and culture district of an up-and-coming city. This high-end eatery has a reputation for a great selection of drinks, a wonderful menu and...read more
