Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Reno by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Reno using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#30. Boomtown Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.2/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2100 Garson Road Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#29. J Paul's Italian Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.2/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 345 North Arlington Ave. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Steakhouses, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Whispering Vine Wine
- Rating: 4.4/5 (267 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4201 4th St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#27. DOPO Pizza & Pasta
- Rating: 4.6/5 (347 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18 St. Lawrence Ave. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Pizza, Cocktail Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Kwok's Bistro
- Rating: 4.7/5 (797 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 275 West St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Romanza Ristorante Italiano
- Rating: 4.1/5 (353 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2707 South Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#24. La Famiglia
- Rating: 4.1/5 (398 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 170 South Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Beaujolais Bistro
- Rating: 4.1/5 (349 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 753 Riverside Drive Reno, Nevada
- Categories: French, Wine Bars, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Mario's Portofino
- Rating: 4.1/5 (474 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1505 South Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#21. The Shore Room
- Rating: 4.1/5 (507 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: One South Lake St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Wild River Grille
- Rating: 4.1/5 (1775 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 17 South Virginia St. Ste 180 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: New American, Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Gambi's
- Rating: 4.2/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7665 Town Square Way Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars, Cigar Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Roxy
- Rating: 4.2/5 (747 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 345 North Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Bars, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Claio Rotisserie
- Rating: 4.2/5 (206 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3886 Mayberry Drive Ste D Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Desserts, Cocktail Bars, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Lulou's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1470 South Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Twisted Fork
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1249 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1191 Steamboat Pkwy Ste 1400 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Sierra St Kitchen & Cocktails
- Rating: 4.2/5 (807 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 50 North Sierra St. Ste 103 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Bimini Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.3/5 (737 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 2707 South Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Smith and River
- Rating: 4.3/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 50 North Sierra St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Johnny's Ristorante Italiano
- Rating: 4.4/5 (627 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4245 West 4th St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Liberty Food & Wine Exchange
- Rating: 4.4/5 (752 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 North Sierra St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Bars, New American, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Fourk Kitchen
- Rating: 4.4/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4991 South Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: New American
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#8. Biggest Little Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.4/5 (401 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1401 South Virginia St. Ste 175 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Steakhouses, Salad, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Atlantis Bistro Napa
- Rating: 4.4/5 (749 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3800 South Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Grafted Whiskey & Wine Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 7300 Rancharrah Pkwy Ste 160 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Wine Bars, Whiskey Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#5. The Kitchen Table
- Rating: 4.5/5 (274 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 530 West Plumb Lane Ste A Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Bricks Restaurant & Wine Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (315 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1695 South Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Pasta Fresca
- Rating: 4.7/5 (326 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6135 Lakeside Drive Ste 138 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Arario Midtown
- Rating: 4.7/5 (1053 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 777 South Center St. Ste 200 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Korean, Gluten-Free, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Belleville Wine Bar
- Rating: 4.8/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 400 West 5th St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
