Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Reno

An all American breakfast sans the grease—could one have asked for more! Omelettes stuffed with hash browns, corn salsa and black beans topped with guacamole and served with bread is the house specialty. The staff extends a warm welcome and serves the food piping hot. The aroma of bacon, sausages and eggs that waft across to the dining area from the open kitchen helps to whet your appetite. To cut a long story short, one can try just about anything on the menu and be sure to be satisfied.

Located along the Truckee River Walk, is Reno's casual dining restaurant. A member of the Riverwalk Merchants Association, it offers excellent seafood to go with its extensive wine list. Entrees include Plum Chipotle and smoked salmon, steaks and shrimps, Portabello meatloaf and other alternatives. Banquet facilities are available and reservations can also be made for private parties, functions and other gatherings. Open daily at 11am.

This is a very popular watering hole with the honor of being voted "Best Microbrewery" in recent years. Some award-winning concoctions include Wild Horse Ale, Nevada Gold and Cerveza ChiliBeso, brewed with a hint of jalapeno. Dining choices include Salmon Tacos with fresh mango sauce and Brewery Fish and Chips fried in Wild Horse Ale batter. Live entertainment is provided every Friday and Saturday evening starting at 8pm. If the weather is pleasant, be sure to enjoy your evening on the outdoor patio. Great Basin Brewing Company opens at 11.30am everyday.

Housed in an old mansion near downtown, the restaurant offers authentic Mexican dishes, a comfy atmosphere, and patio dining when the weather is nice. For your added enjoyment, a guitar-strumming singer entertains from table to table. The food is tasty and the portions are generous. Especially good is the Chicken Enchilada with rice and beans. Delicioso! The restaurant has a full service bar featuring all your favorite cocktails and wines. Bertha Miranda's Mexican Restaurant opens daily at 10am.

With a pleasant undersea environment, Oceano is a moderately priced seafood restaurant in downtown Reno. The aquatic décor gives the restaurant a feel of what one would expect while dining by the shore. Oceano's menu changes on a regular basis depending on the freshest available raw ingredients. Favorite items consist of shrimps, oysters and mesquite-grilled fish with a diverse selection of salads. Don't miss out on the casino and the wine bar.

Voted Best Family Restaurant by the local media, this restaurant offers a warm and friendly atmosphere with exceptional cuisine and service. For breakfast, try the Mountain Man Omelet with country sausage, red onions and tomatoes. The lunch menu features Grilled Pork Chops and a Rib Eye Steak Sandwich. For an unusual appetizer, try the Jalapeno-Spiked Wild Boar. A great dinner choice is the New Zealand Orange Roughy. Cocktails and wine are available.