Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Tahoe / Reno Area

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Updated May 05, 2026

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Tahoe / Reno Area? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Washoe Public House

4.6

4.6 (668)

$30 and under

American

Reno

About the restaurant

Washoe Public House features fresh, seasonal, local and hand crafted food. We offer only the best ingredients prepared from scratch every day. Our goal is to provide you with the highest quality service and experience in a casual and fun atmosphere.

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Alicia

Dined on Apr 24, 2026

Great service and great food! Went here for lunch on a Friday.

Cafe Whitney

4.8

4.8 (95)

$30 and under

American

Reno

About the restaurant

If you were hoping for a long-winded origin story about the prism through which we define our cuisine, you won't find it here. We just want to feed you cheffed-up versions of comfortable favorites that pay attention to details.

We draw our inspiration from all over the place, so rather than worrying about boxing ourselves in, we just have fun making delicious, craveable food with big flavors.

Look forward to seeing you!

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Randi

Dined on Apr 13, 2026

One of my favorite places! The food is always amazing and the staff is wonderful.

The Sawyer at Schaffer's Mill Club

4.8

4.8 (750)

$31 to $50

American

Truckee

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of the Pinyon Pine-Juniper woodland area of the Sierra Nevada’s, elevated at 5,817 feet in the town of Truckee, resides The Sawyer at Schaffer’s Mill. With food true to the land and served by real Truckee people, The Sawyer is the perfect name for the final, most awaited addition to Schaffer’s Mill.

The Sawyer is centered around an amazing indoor bar with views of Lookout Mountain and the golf course. The restaurant features a locally crafted all-day menu with selections of shareable, freshly-prepared salads, generous sandwiches, and delicious entrees.

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GustavoGold

Dined on Apr 26, 2026

Excellent choices, delicious food and wonderful service. Love this restaurant!

Maggie's - Desolation Hotel

4.7

4.7 (594)

$31 to $50

American

Stateline

About the restaurant

Arouse your senses with Maggie's fresh seasonal menu, and drink in the beauty of South Lake Tahoe from a uniquely elevated vantage point. A place where fresh, seasonal ingredients combine with heartfelt hospitality and effortless charm, Maggie's Restaurant is a favorite dining destination for locals and visitors alike. The restaurant is located on the third floor of Desolation Hotel.

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Dawn

Dined on Apr 21, 2026

Wow! This place never disappoints. The food and drinks are amazing!! Hot spot so book a reservation unless it is the off season in Tahoe.

Skyline Kitchen & Vine

4.6

4.6 (262)

$30 and under

American

Reno

About the restaurant

We at SKYLINE KITCHEN & VINE are serious about our food, service and hand crafted liquor offerings. We’ve taken all the great things about our original restaurant, Sierra St Kitchen, to Skyline Blvd and infused that into a concept and vibe unique to SKYLINE KITCHEN & VINE! If you’re in the Lakeridge, Caughlin Ranch and surrounding neighborhoods, come in and see what SKYLINE KITCHEN & VINE is all about.

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TerryGold

Dined on Apr 15, 2026

Very nice lunch with good service and good forrd for a reasonable price. What you what in a restaurant. going back.

The Grille at Somersett

4.8

4.8 (329)

$31 to $50

American

Reno

About the restaurant

Located at Somersett Golf & Country Club, The Grille at Somersett offers relaxed yet refined American cuisine in a welcoming clubhouse setting. We proudly serve the Somersett community with thoughtfully prepared dishes, daily specials, and friendly, attentive service.

Join us for weekend breakfast, casual lunches, or dinner throughout the week, whether you’re dining after a round of golf or simply enjoying the views. Guests are welcome to enjoy refreshing beverages, seasonal flavors, and scenic vistas of the surrounding Sierra Nevada landscape. Reservations are recommended to ensure the best experience.

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ivoGold

Dined today

Always a wonderful experience great service fabulous food

Bistro at Edgewood Tahoe

4.8

4.8 (2941)

$31 to $50

American

Stateline

About the restaurant

New American Seasonal Fare.

A feast for all the senses, The Bistro is the pinnacle of casual contemporary dining in a breathtaking setting. Savor the finest curated seasonal fare expertly crafted by a team of skilled tastemakers, Fresh, locally sourced ingredients blend with exotic specialty proteins in a setting that will make the entire table relax, open up and share the adventures of the day. The warmth and familiarity of the immaculate architecture and the panoramic views of the property and lake provide a sense of openness and light as diners enjoy hand-crafted meals, and carefully selected wines and cocktails.

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Caroline

Dined 1 day ago

We had a wonderful time as usual. Edgewood staff never disappoints Our waiter Luke was attentive and well versed on the menu.

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Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe

4.6

4.6 (6729)

$50 and over

American

Stateline

About the restaurant

Located on the Casino Floor at Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe the restaurant has red and blue design details in the show kitchen, a private dining room and a contemporary bar serving the latest trends in mixology. The Red and Blue kitchens serve up modern lunch and dinner menus including Hell’s Kitchen signature dishes made with the highest quality ingredients.

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Mark

Dined 4 days ago

We have been dying to eat at Hell’ Kitchen since the first episode of the show and it did not disappoint. Right from the start the service was outstanding. They were all very friendly and helpful with the menu and suggestions. Everything they suggested was amazing. We started off with two glasses of Moscato wine which is by far the bestbone we have had it was Luca Bosio. We have tried many over the years but this was by far the best. For food we started with a seafood tower with Lobster and shrimp. It was supposed to have oysters to but we had them add more shrimp instead. Coming from a former New Englander I can say the lobster was the best. After that we had the waiter’s suggested Lobster Risotto and again did not disappoint. We always see that on Ramsay’s shows. It was just as awesome as it seems like on Hell’s Kitchen. After that came the entres . My wife had the famous Gordon Ramsay Beef Wellington and potatoe purée and I had Chillian Seabass with a lobster cherry sauce. For sides we had also ordered potato puree and wild mushrooms in a wine sauce. To finish it off we shared Gordon Ramsay’ Sticky Toffee Pudding with ice cream on top. Everything we ate that night was as if Gordon Ramsay had cooked it himself. This dinner definitely made for the best Anniversary dinner of our 36 years of marriage. Best food, best service, best environment, oh and did I say BEST food😊.

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Popular dish

Beef Wellington

Popular dish

Individual Sticky Toffee Pudding

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Shrimp Cocktail

PlumpJack Cafe Olympic Valley

4.6

4.6 (701)

$50 and over

American

Olympic Valley / Squaw Valley

About the restaurant

PlumpJack Cafe is widely regarded as Lake Tahoe's premier dining destination. Fine dining and exceptional wines are in our heritage, and we'd love to share our passion with you on your next visit. We offer a complete and unique menu that is sure to satisfy you after a long day in the mountains.
PlumpJack Cafe & Bar hours of operation are Thursday-Monday from 4-9pm. The Bar will be open at 4:00pm for drinks & cocktails, followed by our full dinner menu from 5-9pm. Please note that we may be closed on select dates for special events. Please call 530.583.1578 or check plumpjackcafe.com for the most up to date hours.

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JohnGold

Dined on Apr 3, 2026

Unique restaurant with very good wine list and menu

Sparks Water Bar

4.6

4.6 (1268)

$31 to $50

American

Sparks

About the restaurant

Lunch hours:
Mon-Fri from 11:30am
Sat-Sun from 10:30am

Dinner hours:
Everyday from 5pm

Bar hours:
Sun-Thurs open until 12am
Fri-Sat open until 1am