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    Cafe Whitney

    4.5 (475 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Peter H.

    Had a nice late dinner with the Mrs. on a Saturday night before a concert at Cargo. We had some apps and draft beers because we didn't want a big meal. The bartender was quick to serve us and the overall experience was great. The dining area is nice, it wasn't very crowded. The bar seating area was nice and comfy. I'm looking forward to coming back soon for a nice meal again when we have more time, the menu looks like it has a lot of good options to try.

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    Jay M.

    Had the pleasure of sampling the new spring menu at Cafe Whitney recently and I will say the chefs and staff brought their A game! The restaurant is beautifully and located in the heart of downtown located right next to the renowned Reno sign. I tried their strawberry margarita, jambalaya, vaquero fries, and more. The sample menu was so delicious that my fiance and I had to try their ramen and salmon from their main menu, and they were also superb. I highly recommend Cafe Whitney if you are in town and would be interested to hear what you think about their dishes.

    Spinach omelette
    Jasmin W.

    We walked here for breakfast into a beautiful restaurant. The decor and natural lighting was beautiful. The service was good as we walked in right at the end of breakfast and they still let us order breakfast items. The food was just okay nothing amazing but they did have good portions.

    Separate dining area.
    Robbin S.

    We loved it! It was walkable from Caesars Row. We were quickly seated and split the turkey club. The chef was thoughtful enough to split it for us and it came with shoestring fries. It was very tasty and perfectly put together. Definitely worth a visit.

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    Kathleen W.

    Food was just so-so. Ask for "real eggs" if you want scrambled eggs. Not horrible but nothing to write home about either. The fellow that sat us was exceptional and got us our drinks. We saw our waitress one time to order and she never came back. Someone else from the kitchen delivered our food. Not bad but wouldn't return

    Liz H.

    Great food and service! Love the look of the restaurant that feels Classy, fancy, but not "hoity-toity". Didn't need reservations and was sat right away. Has large tables, so great for larger parties. Great spot to eat or drink before a show at Cargo and has a locals discount. Fair prices and the food met my expectations. Open slightly later than other restaurants downtown. Highly recommend and I will be back.

    Turkey Club Sandwich
    Breanna P.

    Yummy food, big portions so the price was reasonable. Attentive servers and an elevated dining atmosphere.

    Brian H.

    Good food and friendly service. The ambiance was comfortable and relaxed. Food was delicious. My picky eater son didn't really feel the pancakes but that's kind of on him as he is kind of spoiled to home made food by mom. Great vibes and California dreaming. 4.2 stars rounded up because it's spring break! Let's goo!!

    Breakfast burrito with chorizo
    Jeff V.

    First time dining here for brunch. They had some good options on the menu and I ordered the breakfast burrito with chorizo. This was definitely on the larger side and barely finished it. They do offer bottomless mimosas as well, so that's a plus! I would come back again for brunch. I'm a big fan of their happy hour as well. Several cocktails and appetizers are half off!

    Pasta with sausage and fresh parmigiana.
    Nancy V.

    Been awhile since I last reviewed Cafe Whitney. An update is in order. We have been back a number of times since it is a block from home and is a good spot to go when we don't feel like cooking. We came recently to get a bite before going to a show knowing that they are usually very quick in getting orders out. I had the pasta with sausage and a good not too sweet mocktail. My husband had the roasted half chicken. Both meals were good and portions were generous. The service was good, orders taken and food brought out in a timely manner. They were not very busy and most patrons were at the bar. It is a good neighborhood spot for a nice meal.

    Turkey dinner with cider drink.
    Edith A.

    Scored a last minute Thanksgiving reservation here last night. The place was delightful, staff friendly and overly accommodating. Our server crafted a special mocktail for me since I am sober. Valet service was a pleasant surprise as well. I chose the Thanksgiving meal with pork and the gingerbread cookie. The food was delicious, I was not surprised. The restaurant is delicately decorated, and gives off an upscale vibe in a quiet way. The staff were extremely attentive checking in with us more than necessary, making sure we had everything we needed. Unfortunately I forgot to take too many photos, so I'll attach the few I have. Thank you Cafe Whitney and staff!

    Beautiful dining room
    Steve C.

    We went for breakfast on Saturday and were able to get in quickly. Staff were efficient and friendly serving us right away. Breakfast menu isn't big but should have enough options for everyone. The portions were decent size and none of us were disappointed. Recommend the Bloody Mary which usually comes with a slice of bacon, so let them know if you don't want it.

    Jeffrey C.

    Came here for Thursday salsa dancing with Gerzon -- it's a free class so support the establishment! Can't beat free dance lessons 'n party! and the servers are super patient with us dancers!

    Short Ribs of Beef with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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    The Food, the Service, and the atmosphere were all excellent! The food was sophisticated , tasty and plentiful. We loved it !

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    Cristina was an amazing server. Fast, knowledgeable, and fun! Food was amazing as well.

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    4 months ago

    Cristina is the best server ever she saved my life. The creme brulee is good too. Come to kill time before a concert.

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    Steak was cooked to perfection! Food, drinks, and service from Cristina were exceptional!

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    7 months ago

    Highly recommend! The food is so delicious and the service is amazing. Cristina our server was so wonderful!! We will be back!!

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    Great service by Cristina and the food was great. Cristina was top notch and made it a great night

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    The food was good, but Cristina's service was excellent and made the experience top notch.

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    Food was good. Cristina, our server, was delightful. She is warm, efficient, and caring.

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    We love Christina! she took amazing care of our big group dropping in for a late dinner

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    Brian the bartender is awesome!!! Rooms are great and quality handy downtown. Great food too.

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    Christina was our server she's the best! Thank you! Food was great and atmosphere is fantastic

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    Cristina was fantastic. One of the best servers I've come across in a long time. She made the entire experience that more enjoyable.

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    Cristina was the best! Took my dad out here for his 66th birthday and make sure we celebrated him!

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    Ask the Community - Cafe Whitney

    Do you guys have bottomless mimosas?

    Yes! On Fridays and Saturday for brunch.

    Dogs allowed on the outdoor patio?

    Hi Charissa, Yes does are allowed on the patio! However, we only open our patio currently on… Read more

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    Archie's Giant Hamburgers & Breakfast

    Archie's Giant Hamburgers & Breakfast

    3.9
    (851 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    I went here on Sunday mid afternoon before Memorial Day so I assume many students had left town so…read morethe place was pretty empty (so service was excellent.) Was surprised it had a second floor with a small deck and pretty decent views! Big place. Great Happy Hour Deals (half off drinks) and other specials. I haven't eaten breakfast there but the burger I'd put in the top 4 in Reno. It is giant diameter wise but the meat is the same amount of a smaller thicker burger which makes it no too hard to eat. I'd call this a Purist's Burger. Crisp lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, mustard, sauce. They went really light on the sauce to the point I didn't think it had any. Fries were excellent too. Price is very reasonable (that's typical near a college.) I've tried Royce, Juicy's, and The Parlor. I'd put Archies below Royce and Parlor but above Juicy's. Two left on my list are Armando & Son's Butcher Shop and of course Beefy's.

    Parking was open at 5 pm on Sunday. Noticed a person sitting in the booth for Archie's parking…read moreonly, monitoring the parking. Other reviewers mentioned parking lot can be quite packed. We found parking right away. We noticed the large banner outside touting best burgers. Was craving fish and chips, buttttt decided to go with a burger. Ricardo was our server.. we were greeted as we were stepping through the door. Told to take a seat anywhere. Ricardo recommended "any" burger with a smile. I asked whether I should order onion rings or fries, he said order the Texas Toothpicks.. Combo of beer battered onions and jalapeños. Ok let's do this. Richard's must have checked in on us 5-7 times during our meal, great service! Actually we had an entire conversation about his service, friendly, efficient, quick, chatty, and gets the order right! Order Bloody Mary served with banana pepper, green olive and lime.. no salted rim, which is fine, missing salty component for me BECAUSE I LIKE SALT... Drink was GOOD. Bloody Mary and Corona brought icy cold within two minutes. Jalapeno burger and fries son loved his burger! Son felt his burger had appropriate amount of salt and great char crusting. Garlic butter burger and Texas Toothpicks which is beer battered onions and jalapeños. In my opinion this burger starts with the bread.. Delicious soft bun that actually fits the patty. The patty had a nice sear on it, it was under seasoned and almost well done. The burger was lacking salt component to complement the garlic. Had the burger been seasoned, and had I have ordered it medium rare, (my mistake) it would have been really good. The burger did come without condiments which I appreciate because I can put my own in appropriate amounts to my liking. I added a pinch of salt, no complaining and we were good to go! I didn't even eat 1/4 of my food! The burgers and portions were HUGE!! The Texas Toothpicks were really good, a good fry was achieved on them. They held up to being dipped in ranch. 1/2 order hot wings and fries The wings were ordered breaded and hot. They had a good crisp, and were fried appropriately! Good amount of salt. The fries were served super crispy, piping hot and perfectly salted. The order came with carrots and celery without having to ask. Ranch.. Ranch is a serious condiment in our household with food like this. It was good. An appropriate amount was served with wings, and of course for us fries and ranch go hand in hand. The restaurant was clean, all staff was friendly and great service!!!

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    Pine State Biscuits - Reno

    Pine State Biscuits - Reno

    4.3
    (1.6k reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    The biscuits and gravy were pretty spectacular. Obviously there's a southern chef in the kitchen…read more Great menu selection. Don't come here if you are low carbing lol. However if you just had a breakup or got fired, this is your comfort food destination. Cute place. The service was friendly and helpful when we asked for anything but not particularly well trained. I would certainly return if I was in Reno again.

    Nice to have a place that mixes it up a bit with some home-style cooking. I got their new…read morebreakfast/brunch special, which came with a biscuit, a protein, two eggs, and a side. They did my over-medium eggs perfectly, and the brisket was nice and smoky and also surprisingly lean. The braised greens on the side surprised me a little with the flavor at first--I thought it was a bit too salty, but the tang seemed to come from like a vinegar flavor or something, and it kind of grew on me. Went pretty well with the other parts of the meal. I have to admit I was a little surprised the biscuit was a bit dense and dry--still tasted fresh/made, just a bit off in terms of size and taste compared to the rest of the stuff on the plate. We also got the beignets, which came with a nice bourbon sauce, but sadly a few of them weren't cooked all the way through. The interior was very bright (lots of windows) and clean, and the service team behind the counter was very pleasant. Also, I thought the price was fantastic for the special--like $14.95-for a very satisfying and overall well-made meal. We'll be back to try other stuff on the menu.

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    Bighorn Tavern

    Bighorn Tavern

    4.3
    (474 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    I have been to Bighorn Tavern 2, which meant I was due to Bighorn Traven 1. There are a few…read moredifferences that lie between both locations but for the most part they are the same. We came in for Saturday Brunch around 10am, early, I know, however we were greeted and given a table right away. The restaurant wasn't busy for a Saturday, we did receive really attentive and thoughtful service from our server, Kylie. While they still had their Holiday drink specials menu, the server did confirm they have 2 for 1 mimosas and $6 bloody marys. The special was a Prime Rib breakfast burrito which both of the people I came in with ordered while I ordered the breakfast BLT. The Prime Rib burrito was so tender and juicy with a fried egg in the middle, definitely a special item for sure. I had the BLT on an everything bagel with a side of fruit and it hit the spot of a lighter, less hearty breakfast. For good service and cheap drinks, I will definitely be back!

    Hey there Party People…read more In Reno doing the Gambling thing as well as the SPA. Decided to branch out and try a locals favorite the Bighorn Tavern. The atmosphere is everything you would want from a local bar joint. Pool table, Dart boards nice outside patio with heaters. Appetizers were Onions Rings and Cheesy Garlic Bread. The Onion Rings were tempura style fresh made in house...no frozen bag crap here. For my husband they were a hair on the doughy side but they weren't greasy at all which a totally appreciate. The Garlic bread was tasty having a hard Toasted cheese top with the gooey cheese underneath and the flavor was spot on. I'm a dark beer drinker so I went for the MOOSE DROOL if you had to many the moose wouldn't be the only thing drooling . You can't go to a tavern and not try one of the drafts...that would just be wrong. Hubby had the Prime Rib sandwich thought it was tasty with the chimiruri sauce and provolone cheese. I had the Meatloaf melt. It was the bomb. Tons of grilled onions a total mess to eat but so worth it...just make sure to ask for extra napkins. It's a place worth driving to...hang with the locals and have a pint. Be kind to one another

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    Hanna's Table

    Hanna's Table

    3.8
    (111 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    What a wonderful experience! Cloey was absolutely amazing--on point with our order a few days in a…read morerow, sweet, funny, adorable, and incredibly patient. She made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived and was always on point with everything we needed. Her positive personality and great sense of humor made our visit even more enjoyable. The restaurant itself was spotless, the staff was friendly, and the ambiance was warm, inviting, and comfortable. It's clear that great customer service and attention to detail are priorities here. Thank you, Cloey, for making our visit so special. We will definitely be back and hope to see you again soon! You are a staple to Hanna's they are so lucky to have you !

    The whole vibe at the J has totally changed from when it was The Sands and this was Mel's Cafe…read more This is now their "Coffee Shop". It has a bit of the retro feel to it and was a nice place for lunch with a friend. I ordered the BLTA with a side of fries. I just had water to drink but there were multiple offerings from boozy to soft drinks and other non-alcoholic choices. Our server was attentive and checked on us throughout. The meals took awhile to get to us (I think their kitchen probably covers more than just Hanna's Table) but it was worth the wait. My BLTA was just as I liked it - crisp bacon, large slices of tomato, creamy avocado and lettuce leaves. A perfect classic with a touch of hipster add-on. Would I drive out of my way to eat here? Probably not, but since it is about 2 blocks from home it would be worth a return visit,

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    Brisket bowl with corn and mashed potatoes. I almost licked the bowl clean. Delicious and very feeling!

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    Brisket bowl with corn and mashed potatoes. I almost licked the bowl clean. Delicious and very feeling!

    Cafe Whitney - newamerican - Updated June 2026

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