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.
Miami Vibes is one of Carson City's newer bars. With a nod to its name and wanting to capture a bit of the Caribbean feel as well, some of the drink...read more
The family-owned Minden Meat & Deli is a meat market, restaurant, bar and deli rolled into one. It's a great place to go in town for each of these...read more
Ming's is a special kind of dual Asian restaurant specializing in Chinese cuisine while also operating as a fully functioning sushi bar. Ming's is the place...read more
At Eagle Station in south Carson City is MJ's Sports Bar, a neighborhood bar with character. MJ's is smoking friendly and has daily drink specials with...read more
Directly across the street from the Legislature building in the Bob McFadden Plaza is downtown Carson City's hometown breakfast and lunch spot. Mom &...read more
The Old Globe Saloon is Carson City's oldest operating bar, nestled on Curry Street in the heart of downtown. Existing in some form since 1875, the Old...read more
Olive Garden is the family-oriented chain of Italian restaurants with the charm of a local eatery. Featuring dishes such as shrimp scampi, chicken...read more
The 1902 building that houses Overland Restaurant in the heart of old Gardnerville once served the Carson Valley's Basque sheepherders after a long day of...read more
The Palm Court Grill is Casino Fandango's upscale version of a 24/7 diner. Voted Best Brunch in the Nevada Appeal Readers' Choice Awards, breakfast...read more
Panda Kitchen, nestled at the end of the Plaza 50 shopping center, is the classic Chinese dining experience. The family-owned restaurant will welcome you in...read more
The same sourdough starter that started Panera Bread in 1987 is still used in its iconic sourdough bread. The national food chain is known for its...read more
Paul Schat's Bakery, with its red-brick exterior and warm atmosphere, recalls the cozy family bakeries of small-town Europe. Located on the Stewart Street...read more
