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Reno runs the proverbial gamut when it comes to dining options. The "Biggest Little City" is one of diversity and choice; no matter what a diner's preference, it can be easily found. Couple all this with prices that are generally below those of comparable restaurants elsewhere and it is easy to see how Reno can quickly spoil diners. The low cost is due in part to the casinos and that well-known staple, the all-you-can-eat buffet. But today's savvy diners demand more than family friendly, easy on the pocketbook buffets that the casinos have long been noted for. In keeping with this trend, elegantly appointed rooms, first-class service, menus that pique the imagination, and substantial wine lists are being presented to patrons as the casinos scramble to stay on the cutting edge of dining excitement.
Downtown Reno
Downtown Reno has a lot of options for dining, usually with the best restaurants inside the hotels and casinos. At the White Orchid in the Peppermill Hotel Casino, wine connoisseurs have the opportunity to enjoy exquisite dining and wines in an elegant and romantic setting. Andreotti is a popular Italian restaurant located at Harrah's Reno. Carvings Buffet is also located inside Harrah's and provides a wide variety of food for the buffet. The Eldorado Hotel Casino has the acclaimed El Dorado giving diners an unsurpassed dining experience. The restaurant has received several prestigious awards including the DiRona Award for Excellence in fine dining and Best Gourmet Restaurant from Casino Player magazine. The award-winning wine list consists of 700 wines, and there are 102 different martinis offered.
At the Rapscallion, diners will discover a complete selection of seafood, pasta, and steak, all served up in a trendy West Coast atmosphere. Japanese cuisine is artistically prepared at the diners' table in Benihana Restaurant. Spiros Sports Bar & Grill is a sports and karaoke bar that serves American and Greek food.
Greater Reno
The restaurants in the greater Reno area have a wide variety of dining. If you want elegant dining head to Tannenbaum Event Center on the Mt. Rose Highway and enjoy a spectacular view of the forest below. If you are in the mood for seafood Famous Murphy's Restaurant Grill and Oyster Bar features a selection of surf, turf, and pasta dishes. Bavarian World offers German-style family dining within quaint alpine-like settings. Texas Long Horn Bar & Grill serves up lip smacking barbecue ribs in a down home country atmosphere.
Viaggio is a fine Italian restaurant that features authentic Northern Italian cuisine and an extensive wine list. For the Italian food lovers who are watching their waistline, Zozo's is a neighborhood restaurant that serves low-fat Italian. Another neighborhood Italian restaurant that offers fresh pasta and sauces is the Skyline Cafe and offers diners delectable Italian food and a view of the city lights.
Anyone with a craving for south of the border cuisine is in luck in Reno. Authentic Mexican restaurants are commonplace. Within walking distance of downtown, Bertha Miranda's Mexican Restaurant offers its patrons authentic meals and entertainment. Los Compadres is located on historic Fourth Street, which was part of the old Lincoln Highway. They dish up some tasty fare with just a hint of fire. Fresh Tex-Mex style cuisine can be enjoyed at On The Border Mexican Cafe and Buenos Grill.
Sparks
The steak, prime rib and fish crowd will discover several restaurants in the Sparks area to their liking. John Ascuaga's Steakhouse Grill in Sparks serves broiled steaks, prime rib and fresh seafood. The Nugget also offers diners Polynesian style dining with a South Sea atmosphere in its Trader Dick's Restaurant and Aquarium Bar restaurant. A 6,000-gallon aquarium filled with colorful and exotic tropical fish is the only entertainment necessary. True lovers of barbecue ribs cannot miss the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off held in Sparks every September.
Lake Tahoe
Llewellyn's offers diners impeccable service, a fine wine list, exotic dishes and a breathtaking view of Lake Tahoe. One of the oldest restaurants in the area is Pfeifer House in Tahoe City. It offers the patron an extensive menu of freshly prepared dishes.
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