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.
Right next to the historic Carson City Hot Springs is Sassafras, a self-proclaimed eclectic food joint. The one-of-a-kind menu incorporates cuisine from all...read more
Scoups is downtown Carson City's spot for sweet and savory snacks for any season. In the McFadden Plaza, Scoups has a variety of cold ice cream on hand with...read more
If you love sushi, you'll go wild for the Fandango Roll and other specialties at Shinsen Sushi inside Casino Fandango. It has a small, L-shaped bar with...read more
The famous "shoe tree" of Nevada's interior was a lone tree on the side of the highway where travelers began a tradition of flinging a pair of shoes onto...read more
Sierra Chef in Genoa is the area's one-stop shop for cooking, catering and more. For the past few years, Sierra Chef has hosted cooking classes that cover...read more
With dozens of types of tea, including yerba mate, oolong and organic options, the SpecialTeas Tea Shop just east of Downtown Carson City is the premier...read more
The Carson City Squeeze In is part of a small chain of breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurants in Nevada, California and Idaho. The popular restaurants are...read more
A full-service, gourmet Japanese restaurant, Sumi Sushi offers all the favorites like traditional and craft nigiri, hand rolls, thick rolls, artisan rolls,...read more
Before a day of flying in a glider or after a morning of soaring over Carson Valley, stop into Taildragger Cafe at Minden-Tahoe Airport. The casual, family-...read more
Taqueria La Salsa is an authentic Mexican restaurant just off E. William Street. Family-owned for more than a quarter century, it serves fresh, homemade...read more
A welcoming and casual environment makes Thai Thai an excellent lunch or dinner stop for authentic Thai cuisine such as spicy fried rice, pad thai, King...read more
On the historic main stretch of Carson Street in downtown Carson City, The Basil serves creative Thai cuisine in an art-adorned fine-dining atmosphere. The...read more
