I had a great experience here for dinner while on a trip. First, I started with a Sazerac Manhattan while we waited for the rest of our group to arrive. We shared the crab cakes, which were slightly crunchy and very flavorful, as well as the pork belly that was really delicious and not greasy. I ordered the elk (perfectly medium rare) with a red wine (the server recommended Caymus, which was perfect). The butter cake for dessert was one of the best I've had, moist and slightly caramelized. Service was great and we had a nice time. read more

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This meal was incredible. The service was great as well! Server had the cool tattoos (pizza), and was the perfect amount of attentive. Our waters and drinks were never empty, our food all came out perfectly spaced out from other plates. It has been 2 days and still all we can talk about is the food and what we will be getting next time. This place was recommended to us and now we see why. We are so excited to make this a regular spot and take others with us. Can't wait for summer time to sit outside. It is so hard to find food that isn't just ehh these days or "I could make this at home" but THIS was something soooo worth going out and spending money on. read more

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Hubs and I had V-Day dinner here. The location is great, right downtown on the river, though it was too cold to sit on the patio. Our server was delightful, a young blond, very cheerful and energetic. We had a quiet table for two , with white linen table cloth and a candle. I appreciated the quiet elegance. Their take on the Manhattan was delicious. The gin blossom cocktail was also good. The wine by the glass selections were narrow but good. Hubs had the canvasback by Duckhorn. I had the Cab Franc. For dinner, we split the beet chip salad. They served it on two separate plates for us and put the feta on the side as we asked. I had duck two ways which was delicious served with gnocchi and greens, very flavorful. Hubs had steak, also very flavorful and cooked perfectly. It's a nice place to go for a good dinner out read more

Wild River Grille - Steak cooked perfectly - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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During one of the busiest tourist days, the service and food at Wild River Grille was phenomenal... as, quite honestly, it always is. I've eaten here many times over the years (just, admittedly, not been super great at always posting about it)... every part of imbibing is fantastic. A big thank you to the kitchen for kicking out a perfect beet chip salad! And a very sincere thank you to Promise - who was also kicking ass handling everyone's needs with intent, grace, and kindness! Kinda rockstar in all areas... not easy on a slammin' day. Job well done, all! read more

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Great place. Sat at the bar, all the staff were super friendly and engaging. Really enjoyed the conversation. It has a nice warm atmosphere, especially on a cold snowy evening. They have a great beer and liquor selection. The menu has a wide range of options as well. I had the wild mushroom ravioli and added a chicken breast. It was amazing. The truffle sauce was out of this word. It was so rich I couldn't finish it. Nice size serving. I'll definitely be back read more

Wild River Grille - Wild Mushroom Truffle Ravioli w/Chicken - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Kind of a hit or miss experience here. We started with the pork belly appetizer and wow... sooo good. That was easily the highlight and honestly saved the meal. We ordered the lamb chops and seafood pasta for our mains and both were pretty disappointing. Just felt a little underwhelming and didn't live up to how good the appetizer was. Not bad overall, but definitely expected more. I'd come back for the pork belly alone and maybe try something different next time. read more

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My bestie and her mom came to visit and I've been wanting to visit this place for a while. So when they picked it I got excited. Great staff and atmosphere. Everyone was so welcoming and gave great suggestions. The food was so good! The prices were quite high, but the taste of the food was amazing! I wish the Brussel sprouts were bottomless! They were amazing! By far the best I've ever had. We all shared a bit of each others food to have a taste of it all. And not one thing tasted bad. We even ended the meal with bread pudding and WOW!! Highly recommend this place to anyone. Would be a cute date night idea too. We went on a Saturday and it wasn't too packed but reservations are recommended. read more

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Be careful when you make your reservation at this establishment. We had a party of seven and we're told that we could sit at our table for one hour and 15 minutes. We were given that message the morning of our reservation! Mind you that included taking time to decide what we're going to order, allowing time for appetizers, salad, entrée, visiting, and paying the bill! We were rushed and received our salads with our entrée! Obviously not enough time. Mind you we are regulars who generally order two or three bottles of wine (pure profit ) cocktails and have a large bill. We didn't have time to en joy another bottle of wine. We are also a group that is always generous to our server. We were treated shabbily . Two evenings before we had reservations for seven persons after the Philharmonic. When we arrived, they didn't have a reservation for us, even though it was made five days in advance. What is going on in this place? Perhaps a new owner? New attitude? read more

Easy to obtain a reservation. Was greeted and seated immediately after entry and using restroom. We were sat in back of restaurant which we had no type of view. It was too chilly at 8:30pm to sit outdoors without heaters. Ordered our meals. I ordered Trout , hubby ordered Snapper. Food arrived looking amazing and hot. Waiter seemed like he was ready to wrap up the night and didn't check on us much so when we needed condiments we could get them right away. Also my potatoes, although hot, were not fully cooked and were like hot crunchy apple texture and green beans were just warmed up from fresh so could have been "cooked" just a bit longer. Food could have also been seasoned better for flavors- All in all we were hungry and ate but don't think a return is worth it for dinner. Maybe daytime for lunch with outdoor seating to view the river. read more

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Amazing food, great service and fun ambiance! We ate in their outdoor patio and brought our dog. They had a live band playing and the sound was at a minimal, which was so refreshing! You can hear the music, but could also have a conversation at your table without having to yell or feel overwhelmed by the speakers. The food... I can't rave enough! The mushroom ravioli was to die for, the garlic pita that came with the lamb was amazing, and my mom and dad finished their entire salad and steak! You could say they really enjoyed it too. It is definitely on the pricier side, but we'll worth it. read more

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Food and service was excellent. Looking forward to coming again soon. The shrimp tacos and tri-tip sandwich were yummy.

Great locale on the river walk makes it an ideal spot for a walk after a good dinner. The staff was very friendly and patient and the food was delicious. I went early enough where there was no issue getting a seat for one person, but the dances are getting busy in about an hour so I'm pretty sure it's pretty popular in the evenings. Come check it out! read more

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Great waterfront patio, combined with a comfortable summer breeze and a nice atmosphere. Quality service from all staff is an ongoing hallmark and quality delivery from the kitchen on all courses. From fresh mussels in a light broth and served with prosecco as a starter, to well-prepared entrees like a filet mignon with a Parmesan risotto cake and a traditional chicken piccata, the meal flows smoothly from start to finish. It is highly recommended for premium seasonal outdoor dining. read more

Service is horrible. 25 min wait for service to order. Place was empty. Never return. Totally a waste of time.

Went for a early dinner. Thankfully, we missed the rush because we didn't have a reservation. By the time we left around 6:30, the restaurant was entirely full, and all the seating at the bar was taken. Both dishes were tasty and service was very fine. Would definitely recommend for dinner! read more

Wild River Grille - Steak special - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

11/15/2025 came here for dinner, 1st time coming here. My son treated me to a birthday dinner. Place was packed so make sure you make a reservation. Our server was Analee and she was awesome. Good atmosphere and the food was delicious. Definitely had a great experience here and will definitely be back read more

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The Gambling Hog sandwich, wow. I wasn't that hungry so I split it with my husband which was great, but if I had it as a whole meal I would have eaten it. Delicious. The service was very quick and accommodating. Our service very friendly but not over barring. It was a beautiful day in Reno so we sat outside near the river walk. A very nice outing. I would recommend the Wild River Grille. I would give a picture of my food but I ate too fast read more

We celebrated my son's birthday last night here. There 14 of us, including 4 young boys. We had the waiter bring the boys' food right away (to keep them busy) but after we ordered, it took about 50 minutes to an hour for our food. They don't serve bread and the meals don't come with salads so we just had to wait. I had the snapper, which was ok. Others said the pork belly was fantastic! The waiter was attentive and fun. I doubt if I will eat here again. read more

I ordered the ribeye, medium. It was a bit more pink that I would have preferred, but the taste was still pretty good. The restaurant sits off of the river and has a pretty nice layout. Service that night was a little slow. We barely got refills or the few other things we asked for from our waiter. But overall it was a solid visit. read more

Wild River Grille - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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We decided on a quick downtown lunch at the Wild River Grille. When we arrived there was no hostess at the check in stand, though several people seated on the patio. We waited and eventually went inside to check and then got seated at a nice table in the patio area. The weather was lovely for a spring afternoon in late April. My wife ordered the Blackened chicken Poboy and I selected the Gambling Pig sandwich. Both were accompanied by a generous helping of fries and a pickle spear. The gambling pig was tasty but the bun was a bit over toasted perhaps a bit on the stale side. The pork was flavorful however the sandwich was lacking adequate BBQ sauce. The Blackened Chicken was quite good based on my eating my wife's leftovers for dinner. Yum! read more

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We love this place. The staff are always friendly and helpful. The food is always delicious and perfect portion sizes. We sat in the main dining area this time and had a nice view out to the street. It was well lit, high ceilings. The bar in this side was cool with some older decor. It was really nice. read more

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My husband and I have been coming to Wild River Grill for years, and I've always recommended it to anyone looking for a romantic date spot with great food. This place will always be a classic for me. The ambiance here is stunning. The main dining room is my favorite, with its dim lighting and beautiful décor, creating the perfect romantic setting. The patio is also lovely, especially on warm summer nights. Tonight, we stopped by without a reservation. It was extremely busy, but they were able to seat us in the River Room Bar. The vibe there is a bit different--not quite as romantic--but still beautiful, and I appreciate the extra space that allows more guests to enjoy the restaurant. The service her is always wonderful. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. The food always comes out in a decent amount of time no matter how busy they are. We split two appetizers: the Ahi Poke and the Crab and Salmon Cakes. Both were absolutely delicious. The Ahi Poke was surprisingly generous with a good amount of fresh tuna. For our main course, we shared the Land and Sea Pasta Bowl, which was a flavor explosion. The blue cheese and balsamic glaze complemented the shrimp and steak perfectly. The $3 split charge was worth it--our plates came out beautifully presented, and we each got our own serving of garlic bread. There was plenty of food between the two of us, and it was definitely worth it. Wild River Grill may be a bit on the pricier side, but the quality of the food and portion sizes make it well worth it. In my opinion, it's the number one date night spot in Reno. Just be sure to make a reservation if you want a table in the main dining room! read more

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Went to dinner Friday have the halibut and the short rib both were superb with the exception of the broccolini. Have the brown butter cake for dessert it is amazing. Our server thank you guys Anna Lee was amazing you must ask for her. The ambience was pleasant but nothing special! read more

Had a great dinner here, the braised short ribs were amazing, tender, and delicious. My spouse had the meatloaf and was impressed with it too. read more

Randy and I can't say enough about the Wild River Grille for our wedding reception! From the beginning, during the planning stages of our event, Alex was amazing to work with. She was extremely responsive and listened to our questions and requests and her suggestions were perfect for our event. The day of our reception was delightful, thanks to the staff. Many, many of our guests personally came up to us to praise the food and the service. The menu selection was ideal for our group and the food was perfect. We were thrilled to look around the room and see everyone served and enjoying their experience. The entire staff was amazing and extremely accommodating. The venue was perfect for our sized event. We will recommend, highly, Wild River Grille to our friends and family. read more

Wild River Grille - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Ambiance was perfect. Right on the river, weather also was perfect that day. Service was great and so was the food. I had the cheese board and shrimp tacos. I'd definitely go back! read more

I'd eaten here years ago so I knew this was a good place. Right on the Truckee River. If you're lucky you can eat outside and enjoy the river. My wife and I ate there last night. We each ordered cocktails which were perfect. Then our meals arrived. I'll keep this brief. The mains were not right. But the management bent over backwards to set things right. This is the difference between a good experience and a bad one. I really appreciate what they did for us. read more

We recently visited this restaurant again. The food continues to be top notch and the ambiance is wonderful. We enjoyed a couple appetizers (caprese bruschetta & Brussel sprouts) and shared the land sea pasta, also split a bead pudding for dessert. The land sea pasta was the shining star of the night. This is a big bowl of linguine pasta with a cream sauce that is amazing ! Thin strips of steak and shrimp with hint of sweetness due to the sun dried tomatoes. It works perfectly together. The grilled Brussel sprouts make this loathed veggie from childhood a flavorful delight.. always a great place to have a good meal read more

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Absolutely loved this restaurant. We sat at the bar as there were no available reservations when we called due to a wedding event taking up what I guess is the main dining room. Thanks to the person we spoke to for telling us that bar seating was available without a reservation. This was our anniversary dinner and it did not disappoint! First off - the bartender was amazing. Very friendly and attentive, we really enjoyed the atmosphere she created and the small talk we engaged in with her. We had the scallops for an appetizer and they were cooked to perfection. For dinner we had the Plum Chipotle Salmon and the grilled Elk Medallions with Risotto Cake. The Elk was cooked perfectly and I just have to say the the Risotto Cake it came with was an amazingly delicious surprise. I cant say I've ever had anything quite like it and would order it over and over again. The Salmon with cous-cous was equally delicious and also cooked to perfection. For our anniversary dessert we had the bread pudding and it was 100% the best bread pudding I've ever had. If you haven't noticed, we really enjoyed the food The overall vibe in the restaurant was warm and welcoming. Its right on the river and there is outdoor seating with nice views although on our night it was very windy and rather cold so we were grateful for the cozy seats at the bar. If you're in Reno and would like a fine dining experience without the stuffiness that sometimes comes with it. This is your place. 10 out of 10 recommend. read more

Wild River Grille - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Absolutely delicious food, we ordered several appetizers including the hummus tray and the pork belly (and both were amazing). The outdoor dining is gorgeous right on the river and the live music really creates a nice ambience. Perfect date night spot or family dinner spot (several kids friendly options). Service was good even for a busy time of night. read more

I happened upon this place while out walking and I'm so glad I decided to stop for a meal. I sat at the bar alone and was amazed at how busy the restaurant was, but all of the employees worked together like a well oiled machine! The bartender William was everywhere, all at once! I know this sounds corny, but it was as if he was floating here and there. Very interesting to watch. Anyway, I had the soup and salad combo- French onion soup was very good, but the wild river salad was incredible! I thought the prices were reasonable for the amount of food I was given. Solo dining at its finest. read more

Delicious food and great service! I've always had a good experience here. I received a generous portion of mahi mahi, and the other orders at the table were also good sizes. They have a very nice patio that overlooks the river, with live music on some nights and the patio allows dogs! I particularly enjoy going for happy hour :) read more

Wild River Grille - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

2.5/5. The Brussels sprouts and fries were good. The filet tip sandwich was tough and borderline flavorless. The shrimp tacos and chips were mid. Which is a tough pill to swallow when we had to wait a long time for our food and paid $$$. Service and ambiance were ok. We are unlikely to return. read more

Wild River Grille - Menu - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Very nice restaurant along the river. We sat on the shady patio for lunch. I had the Tuna melt and a side salad. Both very good. My husband had the blackened chicken sandwich with a side of the kale salad. He enjoyed it also. Great experience, highly recommend. read more

We haven't been here for a long time and it didn't disappoint. We made reservations so we didn't have to wait. We went to dinner pretty early so it wasn't busy anyway. Nice ambiance. I had the mushroom ravioli and the riverside Margarita. My husband had the rib eye steak with an old fashioned drink. Food tastes great! We didn't really interact much with the wait staff, but we didn't really need anything. read more

Wild River Grille - Mushroom Ravioli with garlic bread and Riverside margarita - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Happy hour on the patio with girlfriends next to the Truckee river, what more could you ask for?! They have great drinks and small plates for happy hour Monday-Friday 4-6pm. I highly recommend making a reservation just in case, it tends to be very busy in the summer. The patio is fully covered with umbrellas which is nice! A perfect spot for any occasion. read more

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WRG is an institution! And with great reason! This is a incredibly well oiled machine of a restaurant. They're used to every single scenario you can think of from solo at the bar to tables of 2, theatre rushes and special event slams, packed patios, and even gigantic group affairs hosted in the adjacent river room and their private dining room. This team can handle it all. We came in the other night before seeing a show at the Pioneer Center. We had made a reservation for 530 and arrived a bit afterwards to find a weight for the table which is totally reasonable. The restaurant was busy and the weight was longer than expected, but the host and manager and service team and Kitchen all made sure that we could get our food order in and out to the table in the quickest manner possible so we could still make the show. I ordered the muscles from the appetizer section of the menu and I've gotta say this was a healthy heaping portion of perfectly steamed shellfish with a bit of spicy chorizo in a rich broth perfect for dunking the baguettes. It made for a great meal one that filled me up, but didn't leave me feeling too full so I could still watch the show. Kudos to the entire team at Wild River Grill for providing this level of personable service to so many over so many decades. We're lucky to have you here. read more

Wild River Grille - Steamed Mussels - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Stopped in for happy hour and was seriously impressed. The wild mushroom ravioli was the standout - packed with rich flavor and smothered in a creamy sauce that hit perfection. This isn't your average pasta dish -it's a full-on flavor bomb. Started with the crab and salmon cakes, and they were excellent. Crispy outside, tender inside, and seasoned just right. A solid appetizer that set the tone. Tried the Philosopher cocktail and was surprised how well-balanced and strong it was a real drink, not some watered-down mix. Yeah, service was a little slow, but the food came out hot and flawless. The restaurant wasn't too busy for being happy hour either and it was nice to be able to have a conversation without so much noise. So all in all it was worth the wait. I'll be back read more

Wild River Grille - Crab cakes - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Located on the river in downtown Reno Top quality food and flavors Friendly atmosphere + top notch service Handles large groups or cozy date night I haven't been to wild River Grill in quite a while, and I'm so glad that our sorority group got together to honor one of our friends as everything couldn't have been better. Our server even asked if he could break out checks out for our large group of 10 after the fact , and he did this with ease. Our group had a variety of salads , appetizers and main dishes and I don't believe there was but one take home box in the group. I had the scallops appetizer with mushrooms , bacon , carmelized onions on polenta plus a beet chip salad with a wonderful champagne vinaigrette that was large enough to share with a friend next to me. It was melt in your mouth goodness that was just the right amount. I paired this with a duckhorn Pinot noir but I have to say they had an extensive drink and wine list plus some wonderful specials. This is an upper scale restaurant and meals can run you on the higher end per person, as you can expect from a restaurant of this quality, but you don't get the formal ness that comes with some of the higher end steakhouses in Reno. I would love to try their happy hour sometime. When you're in downtown Reno, this is the place to be especially in the summer months where you can sit out on their wonderful patio and listen to the river right on the river path. We made reservations and it was a busy night even in the winter months so id recommended that. Parking is convenient and walking distance across from the old courthouse, but to note it is only available after 5 PM as it is typically a County parking lot during the day for the court and district attorney offices. read more

Wild River Grille - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Stopped here on our way to Tahoe and it was a great choice. The bruschetta was good but the bread could have been toasted more because it was soggy with oil and balsamic. The Cuban was delicious, melt in your mouth pork and cheese. The prosciutto sandwich was also very good. The pear complemented the salty prosciutto nicely. read more

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