Carson City restaurants offer a complete range of dining options. When you are in the downtown area, you've got everything from classic casino coffee shops and places for a quick bite of lunch to brew pubs for the after-hours professional crowd and fine dining restaurants for the state legislators. It's all within a small area that has everything within walking distance, jam-packed with history and right near all the goings-on of the state government. Once you get a little farther away from the capitol building, you'll find the types of eateries that cater to families and more casual diners. Tucked away on side streets and in the corners of shopping centers are hidden gems of Italian, Chinese, Japanese and Mexican cuisine. There are even French and Basque diners among the Carson City restaurants. For those who enjoy drinking with their dining, some of the most historic bars and pubs in the state are located in Carson City. If you're looking for some place to eat that's outside of the downtown area, you'll need some sort of transportation to explore all that the city has to offer. Located at the intersection of two major highways, much of the community is spread out for miles along these lines, and many of the great Carson City restaurants are far from the center of the city. Carson City also has its share of classic bars where you can grab your favorite concoction, maybe shoot a game of pool, smoke a cigar and just unwind with some like-minded friends. The atmosphere goes from dive bar to a saloon in an historic landmark to sports oriented. A few of these spots are also no-smoking.
Carson City Restaurants in Casinos
Carson City restaurants and Carson City casinos go hand-in-hand, with 24-hour diners, buffets and that Nevada specialty, steak and eggs for breakfast. Some of the old favorites are located downtown, but as the city has grown, so has the space available to the gaming establishments. These days, you'll find Carson City restaurants in casinos on the main route south of the Capitol and on your way as the capital city stretches east toward the Nevada interior.
Comma Coffee has long been the go-to coffee stop for locals and legislators working across the street. Its eclectic atmosphere makes it stand out on the...read more
Cook'd is a home-grown, family-friendly, comfort-food restaurant offering lunch and dinner. With roots deep in the community, it's a place you can take the...read more
For country-fried, home-style meals, stop into Cowboy's Cafe in Minden for breakfast or lunch. The place is adorned with Western and cowboy memorabilia and...read more
Since 1980 the Cracker Box has been a staple of Carson City casual dining. Regularly topping "Best Of" lists, this breakfast and lunch spot captures the...read more
Crossroads Lounge at the Crossroads Shopping Center is a hidden gem type of bar. With its low-lit, smoke-friendly atmosphere, Crossroads attracts mainly...read more
From the same group that brought Carso City The Union, Overland and Liberty Food & Wine Exchange, Cucina Lupo is a high-concept Italian kitchen run by...read more
CV Steak inside the Carson Valley Inn and Casino is touted as a Nevada-style steakhouse, meaning that it serves great meat in an elegant-yet-casual Western...read more
Known for its soft serve ice cream and Blizzard milkshakes, Dairy Queen also has an array of burgers, chicken sandwiches and hot dogs to choose from. The...read more
Denny's is a national chain of American diners. There's the customized Grand Slam of pancakes, bacon, eggs and sausage as well as all of America's favorite...read more
Dickey's is a chain of fast-casual barbecue eateries. They serve house-smoked pork and beef brisket, Polish sausage, marinated chicken breast, pulled pork...read more
Locals are crazy about Donuts to Go, the area's long-running donut shop just north of downtown Carson City. The goods are made fresh daily, so pick up a...read more
DST Coffee in Gardnerville serves up freshly roasted coffee with a side of pastries, scones, quiches and even ice cream. It's a perfect spot to unwind,...read more
