Must-see restaurants in Nevada

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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'…

  • Red's Old 395 Grille

    Nevada

    Serving St Louis–style barbecue with slow-smoked ribs and beans, along with burgers, salads and tasty sides, Red's has been a local favorite for years and…

  • Cafe del Rio

    Nevada

    Locals agree that the best food in Virginia City is probably at Cafe del Rio, which serves a nice blend of modern Mexican and Southwest cuisine, including…

  • Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips

    Las Vegas

    We'd say that Mr. Ramsay's high-traffic fish and chippery (perhaps Vegas' most prominent) ain't all that fish-tastic, but we're afraid of him yelling at…

  • Miguel's

    Reno

    This no-frills Mexican joint is a long-standing local favorite with a full bar and seriously good food, made as spicy as you can handle.

  • Go Vegan Cafe

    Las Vegas

    Vegetarians and vegans alike go west for this popular, healthy cafe serving sandwiches, smoothies, salads and baked treats.

  • Orchids Garden

    Las Vegas

    Locals love this old-school Chinese joint for authentic all-day dim sum (yum cha) that won't burn a hole in your wallet.

  • Pho 777

    Reno

    A popular, casual Vietnamese noodle shop just off the casino strip that serves up bowls upon bowls of steamy soup.

  • Naked City Pizza

    Las Vegas

    One of the city's favorite pizza joints, located within Moon Doggies bar.

  • Fat Choy

    Las Vegas

    Classic American diner meets Asian comfort food in this tiny space within the tidy Eureka locals' casino.

  • Espressamente Illy

    Las Vegas

    Quaff a cappuccino or gelato at this authentic Italian espresso shop.

  • Craftsteak

    Las Vegas

    This richly wood-laden steakhouse lacks exclusivity, what with all the monorail riders walking by. Celeb chef Tom Colicchio's menu of grass-fed steaks,…

  • Hecho en Vegas

    Las Vegas

    An offshoot of Tucson's El Charro Cafe, this lofty cantina by the monorail station hosts festive groups with pitchers of margaritas. Handmade tamales,…

  • Earl of Sandwich

    Las Vegas

    Penny-pinchers sing the praises of this super-popular deli next to the Planet Hollywood casino, which pops out sandwiches on toasted artisan bread,…

  • Café Belle Madeleine

    Las Vegas

    Quick food options abound in Le Boulevard at Paris shopping arcade. Some of the most authentically Parisian options include fresh-baked croissants, flaky…

  • Seafood Shack

    Las Vegas

    Beer-battered fish and chips sprinkled with Old Bay spice mix or jumbo-sized pan roasts of shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels and Maine lobster with your…

  • Buffet at Bellagio

    Las Vegas

    Bellagio once competed for honors among Vegas' live-action buffets, but lately it has become second-tier. It's most satisfying at breakfast or lunch. The…

  • T&D's

    Great Basin National Park

    There's something cozily nostalgic about sitting down to a cold cuts sandwich lunch and a bag of potato chips after a morning hike. T&D's takes it up a…

  • Kim Lee's Sushi & Teriyaki

    Nevada

    Did you know Nevada is one of the only states in the US to offer all-you-can-eat (AYCE) sushi? Well now you do, and Kim Lee's is Carson's best, with a…

  • Aria Patisserie

    Las Vegas

    Aria's casino-floor staple churns out chocoholic truffles, pastries, sweet crepes, sandwiches and housemade gelati, and does espresso to go.

  • Italian American Social Club

    Las Vegas

    Locals in the know go to this old-fashioned supper club for hearty, home-style Italian cooking in a red-sauce Sopranos setting.