Must-see restaurants in Nevada

  • Brasserie Saint James

    Reno

    A huge selection of rotating beers are brewed on-site at this cavernous gastropub, where locals gather over barbecue ribs, steak and other meaty meals…

  • Chef Cheng's

    Northern Nevada

    Chef Cheng and his team serve up American-style Chinese food in a retro-diner replete with cyan-colored vinyl booths, which gives you an idea of how long…

  • Giada

    Las Vegas

    Food Network celebrity chef Giada de Laurentiis has found her home off-screen feeding the jolly crowd of the Cromwell hotel, with rich and rustic, home…

  • Le Thai

    Las Vegas

    Although tasting none too authentic, this unpretentious Thai eatery has a lot going for it: a prime location next door to the hipster bars of Fremont East…

  • Side Track

    Southern Nevada

    Easily the best option in town, the Side Track (situated, you guessed it, beside the train tracks) serves sandwiches, burgers and deep fried selections,…

  • Jerry's Restaurant

    Northern Nevada

    Cheap and cheerful, Jerry's is a modern family restaurant that has been retro-styled to give an old-school-diner feel. So, while it's not original…

  • Courtyard Cafe & Bakery

    Northern Nevada

    Locals love this airy modern take on a diner, with an extensive tea selection, fresh wildflowers on the tables and country music at a perfectly civilized…

  • Envy

    Las Vegas

    A dramatic entrance leads inside where power brokers recline against high-backed chairs amid boldly colored paintings and theatrical curtains. The…

  • Mel's Diner

    Southern Nevada

    Mel's is the go-to place in town for hearty, non-greasy (well, not too greasy) breakfasts, as well as heavier home-style cookin' such as meatloaf and…

  • Carnegie Deli

    Las Vegas

    Late risers appreciate the anytime breakfasts at this diner with patterned black-and-white floor tiles and maroon high-backed booths. Cartoon-huge…

  • Bruno's Country Club

    Nevada

    On the fringe of the Black Rock Desert, family-owned Bruno's is a friendly local serving massive meals and Bud Light on tap. They're famous for the…

  • Park on Fremont

    Las Vegas

    The best thing about this gorgeous little oasis away from the Fremont St frenzy are its outdoor patio and courtyard areas. OK, the burgers are great too,…

  • Sid's Restaurant

    Northern Nevada

    You can never have too many old-school drive-up diners in a town like Winnemucca. Friendly Sid's has been feeding families and passersby for years. There…

  • Cowpoke Cafe

    Northern Nevada

    There's a sign above the kitchen door in this popular local diner that reads 'Happiness is Homemade.' That's some cowboy philosophy for you to ruminate on…

  • Guy Fieri's Vegas Kitchen & Bar

    Las Vegas

    Diners, Drive-ins and Dives celebrity chef Guy Fieri has opened his first restaurant on the Strip at LINQ Casino, dishing out an eclectic menu of his own…

  • LA Bakery

    Nevada

    Not as dietarily ascetic as the name would suggest, this casual cafe does a brisk business in cakes and pastries (on display in a huge case), as well as…

  • Noodle Exchange

    Las Vegas

    An authentic Chinese dining option at the Gold Coast casino, Noodle Exchange banks on quick service, a casual atmosphere and unbeatable lunch specials…

  • Pony Express Deli

    Northern Nevada

    This basic cafe does made-to-order sandwiches and breakfasts with fresh, healthy ingredients (for a diner, at least). The Mennonite family who owns it…

  • Steak House

    Las Vegas

    All clowning aside, this old-school establishment inside Circus Circus takes itself very seriously. Oil paintings of cows and neo-Victorian stained-glass…

  • Pin-Up Pizza

    Las Vegas

    Got a hankering for crispy, thin-crust pizza handmade from authentic Neapolitan-flour dough right before your eyes? This Strip-front pizza shop will more…

  • El Marques Restaurant

    Southern Nevada

    Icy cold margaritas are a great way to cool down after a day in the desert sun. Follow them with old-school Mexican favorites (tacos, enchiladas, fajitas,…

  • Carnival World & Seafood Buffet

    Las Vegas

    Las Vegas' largest all-around buffet is found at Rio, with stir-fries, pizza, a taco bar and house-made gelato. There's a $15 seafood add-on for those who…

  • Fleur

    Las Vegas

    From French chef Hubert Keller of San Francisco's Fleur de Lys, this soaring space, outfitted with linen curtains and exposed-brick walls, specializes in…

  • Lemongrass

    Las Vegas

    Visually high impact, this Thai and pan-Asian kitchen offers a satay bar and quasi-authentic soups, curries and noodle dishes, from tom kha chicken to…

  • Silver State Restaurant

    Northern Nevada

    Ely's favorite old-school diner is the kind where waitresses call you ‘darlin'’ and comfort food is the only thing on the menu. They do a mean chicken…

  • Azteca Grill & Bakery

    Northern Nevada

    After the culinary rigors of Hwy 50, your palate might need a little spice. Tiny Azteca is unassuming – located in a dusty strip mall on the way out of…

  • Comma Coffee

    Nevada

    Lunch, sip and linger at fetching, funky, art-filled Comma Coffee, where eavesdropping might reward you with the inside scoop from the Nevada Legislature…

  • Dillinger

    Southern Nevada

    After a day of mountain biking, hiking or kayaking, what sounds better than a burger and a cold beer? Head to this downtown ‘drinkery’ and order the…

  • VooDoo Steakhouse

    Las Vegas

    This place prides itself on its lobster bisque and the 50th floor view over the Las Vegas Valley. Both are above average; everything else is ho-hum. That…

  • Krayvings

    Summerlin

    Fuel up with a BBQ chicken wrap, protein bowl or kale smoothie before hitting Red Rock Canyon at this vegetarian-friendly cafe, in a strip mall near the…

  • Palace Restaurant & Saloon

    Nevada

    More about the setting than the food, the Palace Restaurant & Saloon, which is full of town memorabilia, serves up good renditions of traditional American…

  • Toiyabe Cafe

    Northern Nevada

    This down-to-earth cafe is the go-to for daily breakfasts and basic comfort food including grilled cheese, burgers, meatloaf and milkshakes. It's also a…

  • Flippin' Good Burgers & Fries

    Las Vegas

    In Las Vegas' sea of gourmet burgers and overpriced eats, it's refreshing to find a small business that serves up a decent hamburger, cheesy chili fries…

  • New York Pizzeria

    Las Vegas

    This no-frills pizzeria turns out piping-hot garlic knots and large, dripping slices of pizza, mini calzones and overstuffed stromboli. Open late, it's…

  • Heidi's

    Nevada

    One of the best start-the-day places you'll find downtown, well-priced Heidi's has an impressive breakfast menu with plenty of new twists on the classic…

  • Firehouse Saloon & Grill

    Nevada

    For gorgeous 100-mile views of the surrounding valleys, have an ice-cream cone on the back porch of the Firehouse Saloon & Grill, where the friendly…

  • Toki Ona

    Northern Nevada

    Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, this family-style diner prepares fresh beef, lamb, pork, and chicken dishes prepared in both American and Basque…

  • Gyu-Kaku

    Las Vegas

    The Las Vegas outlet of one of Japan's, and now America's, most popular barbecue chains offers do-it-yourself yakiniku (grilled meat) barbecues at your…

  • Mom & Pops

    Nevada

    For those with a sweet tooth – this classic American diner is famed for its homemade cinnamon rolls. They also cater capably for those whose Achilles'…

  • Saltgrass Steakhouse

    Southern Nevada

    Feeling carnivorous? This river-view Wild West–themed restaurant inside the Golden Nugget casino serves up savory cuts of Angus beef as well as…