Highest-rated restaurants in Carson City by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Carson City, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. La Salsa Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 963 Topsy Lane Ste 316 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Ti Amo Italian Grille

- Rating: 4.1/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3800 South Carson St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Bamboo Garden

- Rating: 4.1/5 (266 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4250 Cochise St. Ste 40 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Flat Earth Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (373 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2010 East William St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. U S Submarine Base

- Rating: 4.1/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1894 US 50 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Cracker Box Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (440 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 402 East William St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Flavors Of India

- Rating: 4.2/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 240 East Winnie Lane Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint

- Rating: 4.2/5 (682 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1500 Old Hot Springs Road Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: New American, Burgers, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Panda Kitchen II

- Rating: 4.2/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3135 US-50 East Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Oishi Sushi

- Rating: 4.2/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 East Telegraph St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. La Capital Cafe and Grill Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1795 East College Pkwy 100 Ste 100 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, American, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Antojitos La Jefa

- Rating: 4.2/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 1701 North Carson St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Coco's Taqueria y Pupuseria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 3359 US-50 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Bella Vita Bistro

- Rating: 4.3/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1304 South Stewart St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: American, Coffee & Tea, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Sumi Sushi

- Rating: 4.3/5 (184 reviews)
- Address: 319 North Carson St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Ganbaru Sushi

- Rating: 4.3/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 963 Topsy Lane Ste 312 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Piazza Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (78 reviews)
- Address: 224 South Carson St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Pizza, Cocktail Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. L.A. Bakery Cafe & Eatery

- Rating: 4.4/5 (808 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1280 North Curry St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Eves Eatery

- Rating: 4.4/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 402 North Carson St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Pizza, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Bowls'N Go

- Rating: 4.4/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 963 Topsy Lane Ste 318 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Ramen, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. The Basil Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (810 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 311 North Carson St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. The Lady Tamales

- Rating: 4.6/5 (242 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 933 Woodside Drive Ste 102 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Z Bistro

- Rating: 4.6/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 725 Basque Way Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: French
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Taqueria Alonso

- Rating: 4.6/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 3391 US-50 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Villa Basque Café

- Rating: 4.6/5 (430 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 730 Basque Way Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Delis, Breakfast & Brunch, Basque
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. La Santaneca

- Rating: 4.6/5 (232 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 316 East Winnie Lane Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Sage Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1600 Medical Pkwy Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Cafeteria
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Scoups Ice Cream & Soup Bar

- Rating: 4.7/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 224 South Carson St. Ste 4 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Soup, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Carson City BBQ

- Rating: 4.8/5 (115 reviews)
- Address: Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Caterers, Smokehouse, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Tee Jay's Corner Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 420 North Carson St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Indonesian, Noodles, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.