Reno Magazine’s staff likes these spots. Send us your choices to add.

A wealth of dining experience awaits all Reno residents. This is not a comprehensive list; these are places enjoyed by Reno Magazine staff members and their friends and family. We invite you to send us your recommendations. We’ll try them, and if we agree, we’ll add them to our list. Submit a description of the restaurant’s cuisine with contact information to Reno Magazine, 955 Kuenzli St., Reno, NV 89520-2000, Attn: Restaurants. Or, e-mail amanda.burden@renomagazine.biz.

AMERICAN

Regulars rave about the original burger and the crystal shrimp appetizer at this Wingfield Springs restaurant in Red Hawk. Decor is woodsy chic, and views of the golf course and surrounding area are breathtaking. Outside seating is available. 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun. through Thurs. and 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri. through Sat.

Known to locals as “PJ’s,” this unassuming restaurant/saloon has excellent breakfast omelets and huevos rancheros. It also serves burgers and sandwiches for lunch, and ribs and fajitas for dinner. It has a full bar. Patio seating available. 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., 7 a.m. to midnight Fri., 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sat., and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun. Food served until 9 p.m. daily, except Friday, when food is served until 10 p.m.

This intimate, upstairs diner has a selection of breakfast, lunch, and dinner items with a healthy, often vegetarian focus, including some 100 percent vegan dishes. Also, it is a great place for strong coffee drinks, teas, microbrews, and organic wine. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sat., and 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sun.

We think lunch is best here. It includes soups, salads, sandwiches, and pasta. Patio seating is available. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mon. through Fri., and 5 to 11 p.m. Sat.

1113 California Ave. 786-7971 3466 Lakeside Drive 825-5585 This local haunt offers dinners of pasta, seafood, and steak. Lunch items include soups, salads, and sandwiches. Breakfast is served, too, including awesome whole-wheat banana pancakes. California Ave: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. through Sat. Lakeside Drive: 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat., and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun.

This is the hot place for cheese, hot oil, and chocolate fondue. The small restaurant also has an extensive wine list and full bar. 5 to 10 p.m. Thurs., Fri., and Sat. Reservations are strongly recommended.

ASIAN/CHINESE/INDIAN

An authentic Indian food experience. Curries take up half the menu and include chicken, lamb, and vegetables. Prime dishes include tandoori chicken and lamb vindaloo. Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Buffet lunch 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., dinner 4 to 10 p.m.

A perennial poll winner for best Asian food, this elegant restaurant has a variety of Chinese classics, including excellent Szechuan choices. A good, quick choice for lunch. 11 a.m. to evening close daily.

Culinary delights include addicting appetizers such as Chang’s Chicken in Soothing Lettuce Wraps and entrées such as Warm Duck Spinach Salad, Orange Peel Beef, and Oolong Marinated Sea Bass. People come for the décor as well, which is stylish and contemporary. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sun. through Thurs., and 11 a.m. to midnight Fri. and Sat.

DELI/SANDWICHES/SALADS

This intimate deli features great salads, including tabouli and hummus; sandwiches; and hot entrées, all with an emphasis on healthy eating. House-made breakfasts, breads, soups, and desserts are served, too. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon. through Fri., and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat.

Another great breakfast and lunch offering that features from-scratch soup, sandwiches, and desserts (including mouth-watering cupcakes). All food is made with a fresh, homemade flair. A nice coffee selection and a friendly staff make this a highlight on the dining and catering scene. Outside seating is available. 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mon. through Fri.

Baked goods are the specialty at this café, which also features breakfast items, from-scratch soups, salads, and sandwiches. The bakery is open 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun. The café is open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon. through Fri.

A slice of New York life in an unassuming white building near downtown Reno, this kosher deli has some of the city’s best pastrami and corned beef sandwiches. Soup, salads, bagels, and more also fill the menu. 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon. through Fri.

In addition to Jennifer Bushman’s culinary center, the gourmet deli offers an enticing lunch menu. Choose from delectable salads such as mango chutney chicken or Pacific Rim pasta. Or try a gourmet sandwich such as Cabernet Splunker — Angus roast beef, provolone, caramelized onions, and horseradish on herbed focaccia with a cabernet jus. Deck seating is available. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon. through Fri.

Record Street Café has defied its tucked-away location to become a popular coffee and deli spot for students, bohemians, and businesspeople alike. Menu items include the Pacific panini sandwich (roast beef, vegetables, and a Gorgonzola/provolone cheese blend) and Grilled Hamster breakfast (two eggs, Black Forest ham, and choice of cheese in a tortilla). Patio seating is available. 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. through Fri., and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat.

An intimate, home-like deli with great soups and sandwiches, including many healthy alternatives. Specialties include house-made juices and teas in a variety of inventive combinations. Outside seating is available. Lunch is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon. through Fri.

This swanky deli on the south side of town offers a healthy selection of gourmet salads, sandwiches, cheeses, and pre-made dinners. Pre-made dinners include crab cakes, spice-rubbed pork chops, and potato gnocchi. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon. through Fri., and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat.

A variety of cheeses punctuate the delicious sandwiches, salads, and soups at this popular lunch spot. It offers California-fresh food, an Old World ambiance, and plentiful wine selections. Save room for a decadent blackberry chocolate bar or another dessert. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon. through Sat.

INTERNATIONAL/ECLECTIC

BAVARIAN WORLD	$$
595 Valley Road	323-7646

Find authentic German food in a charming atmosphere at this locals’ favorite and tourist haunt. An array of sausages, sauerkraut, schnitzel, and more awaits diners, along with great potato pancakes. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon., and 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tues. through Sat.

This is a restaurant from longtime local chef Bill Gilbert, known for his work at Le Petit Pier at Lake Tahoe. French favorites abound, including leg of lamb, beef bourguignonne, and duck a l’orange. Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tues. through Fri., and 5 p.m. to close Tues. through Sun.

An intimate, quirky fusion diner that feels like a bigger-city café, with Greek and Asian entrées, plus salads and sandwiches. It’s home to an expanded Greek entrée menu for its Friday-only dinner night. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon. through Fri., and 6 to 9 p.m. Fri. and Sat.

The seasonal, contemporary American cuisine includes steak, seafood, chicken, burgers, and pizzas. The wood-fired, mesquite grill gives great flavor to the dishes. The restaurant has an extensive wine menu as well. The open kitchen and great views of Reno add to the experience. Patio seating is available. 5 p.m. to close Tues. through Sat.

This hipster hangout has a mainly vegetarian menu, but it does carry one meat. “We always have one stick of salami,” says ever-colorful owner Tim Healion. Dishes include brown rice and bean platters, salads, and sandwiches. It has a wide array of coffees and pastries, and the juice bar features Dynaflows, made of frozen fruit and juice. Outside seating is available. 6 a.m. to midnight Mon. through Sat., and 7 a.m. to midnight Sun.

A seasonal menu is just one of the perks at this fine dining spot in West Reno. Entrées are made of California cuisine with Mediterranean ingredients. Great appetizers and desserts, too. Outside seating is available. 5 p.m. to close Tues. through Sat.

This bakery features sumptuous pastries and also has sandwiches, filled croissants, pastries, coffees, and cookies. It’s a lunch spot for those who need something sweet as well. 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tues. through Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun.

One regular calls this restaurant a must for out-of-town guests and big get-togethers. The food is authentic Basque with meat figuring prominently. After 37 years in business, this is a Reno institution. Lunch is 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tues. through Sat., and dinner is 5 to 9:30 p.m. nightly.

With an ever-changing menu, this Reno hot spot prides itself on surprise and variety. Everything from modern American cuisine to Asian to Middle Eastern has been offered. A definite haunt for full-course diners. Also, the swanky, new martini bar is a hit. 5 p.m. to close Tues. through Sat.

ITALIAN

LA FAMIGLIA	$$
180 E. First St.	324-1414

This new Italian spot is hot, hot, hot. House-made pastas, such as gnocchi, lasagna, and cannelloni, are king. There’s a full range of dishes, including seafood, meat, chicken, and vegetarian. The bar and wine list is extensive. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon. through Fri., and 5 p.m. to close Mon. through Sat.

The pasta is house-made at this longtime Reno favorite. Traditional dishes with both meat and vegetarian options abound. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. to close daily.

An intimate, popular restaurant near downtown and in south Reno. Diners highly rate the authentic Italian-style pork, beef, seafood, and pasta dishes. Daily lunch and dinner specials abound, and don’t skip the tiramisu for dessert. South Virginia: 5 to 9 p.m. Tues. through Thurs., and 5 to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. Lakeside: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tues. through Fri., 5 to 9 p.m. Tues. through Thurs., 5 to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat., and 5 to 9 p.m. Sun.

A West Reno dinner house for decades, Johnny’s features traditional Italian, including veal, beef, and seafood dishes, and lots of pasta. 5 to 9:30 p.m. Tues. through Sat.

This Italian deli has an impressive variety of fresh sandwiches, including eclectic vegetarian and Italian meat offerings. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon. through Sat.

An intimate, Old World-style restaurant, this locals’ favorite has a great list of pastas and sandwiches for lunch, and dinner entrées such as mushroom ravioli, veal saltimboca, and scampi. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon. through Fri., and 4:30 to 9 p.m. daily.

This longtime favorite has great city views and a menu full of pasta dishes, along with a variety of chicken and seafood fare. It’s a don’t-miss place for distinctive pizzas. 4 to 9 p.m. daily.

The dinner menu features pasta dishes, veal, scallops, and more, as well as an extensive appetizer and salad selection. There is a vast wine menu, too. 11:30 a.m. to close Mon. through Fri., and 4:30 p.m. to close Sat.

MEXICAN

An immensely popular restaurant owned by the revered local namesake. Best known for its variety and style with enchiladas, but fajitas, tacos, chili rellenos, and other traditional items dot the menu. Patio seating is available. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

This hole-in-the-wall seems to be prized by native Mexicans - a true test of authenticity. You’ll find value-priced lunch combination platters and good carnitas. The lunch crowd packs in for a quick bite during the week. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

A hot lunch spot at Mayberry Landing in west Reno, Buenos Grill features fish tacos, salads, burritos, and soups in a deli style. It also has a dinner menu, a salsa bar, and a fun, casual atmosphere. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon.-Sat., and noon to 9 p.m. Sun.

A funky, clean Mexican restaurant with a full bar. This establishment serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including huevos rancheros, chile rellenos, tamales, tacos, chimichangas, mole, and shrimp fajitas. Try the gooey, cheese enchilada combo plate and a top-shelf margarita on the rocks. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

PUBS

Shop-made brews are a specialty here, and you can see the big ol’ beer vat from the front windows. The menu includes hearty American pub favorites as well as salads, pasta dishes, and wood-fired pizzas. Live music is featured on most nights, centering on rock and blues. 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sun. through Thurs., and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Fri. and Sat.

The same five pub-made brews, plus fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, sandwiches, and beer cheese soup, among other items, are on the menu. There’s live music on the weekends, a children’s menu, and brewery tours. Outside seating is available. 11:30 a.m. to evening close daily.

The menu selection pleases the happy-hour crowd and those looking for a great meal. The restaurant features classic tavern fare, including Joey’s BBQ Shrimp, freshly made thin-crust pizzas, “Create Your Own Burger,” panini, and a wide array of creative salads. Outside seating is available. 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily.

Silver Peak brews its own ales and lagers. The menu includes pizzas, seafood, salads, and pasta dishes with their own twists. It’s an extremely popular gathering place at night. Outside seating is available at both locations. 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sun. through Thurs., and 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Fri. through Sat. Bar closing times vary. Grill and Taproom is open 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily.

SEAFOOD

Seafood is king here, including specialties such as pecan-roasted salmon, and prawn and scallop linguini. Fresh fish items are on special daily. There’s also a large wine menu and live music on certain days. 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to close Mon. through Fri., and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday brunch.

STEAKHOUSE

Fine dining with an excellent wine selection is what brings diners back. The menu features American steakhouse favorites as well as some continental dishes. The busy wine bar is another highlight. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tues. through Fri., and 5 p.m. to close Mon. through Sat.

A perennial “Best of” vote-getter, this restaurant has steaks of any size and cut among its menu of pastas, salads, and seafood. The garlic-rich Caesar salad and savory Steak Diane are great, particularly in the elegant space that emanates a Rat Pack vibe. A full dessert menu and a varied, excellent wine list complete the experience. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 5 to 10 p.m. Mon. through Thurs. and Sun., and 5 to 11 p.m. Fri. and Sat.

This restaurant features an exhibition bakery, prime rib, steaks, and seafood, and 102 martini and 350 wine selections. It’s linked to a large, upstairs bar with jazz and pop singers, and pianists. 5 to 10 p.m. Sun. through Fri., and 5 to 11 p.m. Sat.

Gourmet specialties abound at this Silver Legacy restaurant, including steak, veal, seafood, and chicken dishes, as well as salads and appetizers. It’s well-known for its Sunday brunch. 5 to 10 p.m. Sun. through Thurs., 5 to 11 p.m. Fri. and Sat., and Sunday brunch 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The steakhouse features an award-winning wine list, Angus beef steaks, fresh fish, pasta dishes, tempting appetizers and desserts, and unparalleled views of wildlife and wetlands. A new, enclosed sun porch completes the experience. 5 to 9 p.m. Sun., Wed., and Thurs.; 5 to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat.

With its neon “W” as a benchmark, this fine-dining restaurant features the full variety of steak cuts and sizes, plus fresh seafood dishes, pastas, and salads. Outside seating is available. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

A wonderful place to indulge yourself, especially with the ever-changing chef’s selections of five-course meals. Entrées also change seasonally, but the menu usually has a mix of steak and seafood, including several lobster dishes. 5:30 to 9 p.m. Wed. through Sun.

SUSHI

A definite hot spot for cool sushi, this restaurant features all-you-can-eat and a la carte items for both lunch and dinner. It’s well-known for its array of long-roll choices and especially its popular Godzilla roll. 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

These places have been growing in popularity. Fresh options abound for both all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner, plus there’s tempura. The chefs are creative with different styles, including a signature Sushi Pier long roll. 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily.

THAI

Serving authentic Thai cuisine - as mild or as wild as you want it -this often-voted Reno favorite has an exhaustive menu of curries, soups, pad Thai, and vegetarian dishes. There’s excellent lunch specials with rotating choices daily. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon. through Sat., and 4 to 10 p.m. Sun.

This longtime Reno spot serves sophisticated Thai cuisine. Stir-fry and curry options abound. There’s also a popular bar - with specialty cocktails (such as the pear martini) and a full wine menu -and outdoor patio for sunny days. 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon. through Sat., and 5 to 10 p.m. Sun.

A traditional Thai restaurant, Green Papaya specializes in chicken and seafood stir-fry dishes. Curries, tofu, and vegetarian options are here, too. This also is a great dessert spot, including sweet rice and coconut dishes. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4:30 to 9 p.m. Mon. through Fri., and 4 to 9 p.m. Sat. and Sun.