Best of Northern Nevada 2025!
It is time for Northern Nevada’s annual victory lap. Welcome to the Best of Northern Nevada!
We’re here to celebrate the hundreds of people, places and things that people in our region love about our region. We hereby tip our hats to the dancers, chefs, doctors, artists, realtors, DJs and many others who put their heart and soul into doing what they do best.
Our readers have cast their votes—111,060 votes in 224 separate categories, to be exact. The results are all right here.
As always, we learn a lot as we’re compiling the Best Of issue. It’s pretty exciting to be able to see the ebb and flow of local trends from a bird’s-eye view. A few examples:
• There’s always fierce competition in the Best Taco category, given how many great taco shops we have around here, and how diverse they are. This year, a relative newcomer (it’s only been open about five years) rose to the top of the poll!
• Personally, I really like all of the Korean restaurants in town. This year, one of them won in both the Best Korean and Best Reno Restaurant categories.
• I admit that, as a Reno Gen-Xer, when I saw the word “Zephyr” on the list, I first thought of the sticky-floored dive bar of legend with the heavily graffitied bathrooms—that Zephyr. In a split second of nostalgic wishful thinking, I imagined perhaps there had been a write-in campaign for the long-gone institution (which is now the more-upscale Z Bar). Alas, it is a different Zephyr entirely that placed in the poll—the Zephyr Wine Bar in South Reno, one of several new-ish wine places mentioned in this issue.
• If you’re looking for recommendations for some good family fun, you’ll find them here. An escape room establishment placed for the first time ever, to my knowledge.
No more spoilers from me! It’s time to dive in. If you see a representative of one of the Best Of winners or finalists while you’re out and about, pat them on the back; buy them a drink; and let them know we all appreciate them for being a cornerstone of our hometown pride. There’s nowhere else like Northern Nevada.
—Kris Vagner
The Best of Northern Nevada 2025
Best of Northern Nevada 2025: Readers’ Picks
August 29, 2025
Here they are: The Best of Northern Nevada 2025, as chosen by you, our readers.
Best of Northern Nevada 2025: Staff Picks
August 29, 2025
RN&R staff and contributors offer their opinions on some of the area’s best ceviche, steak deals, independent opticians, and more!
Sunday revival: Readers have again deemed Two Chicks’ Bloody Marys to be the best in town
August 29, 2025
For the past 11 years, Two Chicks has been serving Boody Marys with big, bold flavors that are equal parts comfortable and crushable, and for the fourth year in a row, RN&R readers have voted them the best in town.
Bringing the dance element: Ballet Folklorico Flor de Castilla, voted Best Dance Company, keeps traditional Mexican culture alive
August 29, 2025
The dancers, also known as folkloristas, range in age from 3 to their late 40s. Dancers are placed into one of four levels, depending on their experience and skillset
Strength in numbers: Federal cuts are about to hit KUNR, our readers’ choice as Best Radio Station—but the team marches forward
August 29, 2025
On the day that Congress voted on the rollback, July 18, KUNR’s Brian Duggan was as ready as anyone could have been. Twice a week all year, he and more than 150 other station leaders around the country had been meeting remotely to plan for the likely rescission.
This newsletter brought to you by these winners!
Laugh Factory: Best Comedy Club
This is the 11 year anniversary of The Laugh Factory Reno at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino, open Thursday-Sunday! The World Famous Laugh Factory has launched the careers of today’s hottest comedians. Over the last 11 years, the Reno Laugh Factory has headlined superstar comics including Matt Rife, Theo Von, Adam Ray and Josh Blue as well as comedy legend Paul Rodriguez. This is the fourth year in a row that Laugh Factory has won the Best of Northern Nevada readers’ poll. Thanks to all our Reno comedy fans!
Roxy at the Eldorado: Best Martini, Best Casino Bar
Thank you, Reno! We’re honored to see Roxy voted Best Casino Bar and Best Martini by Reno News & Review readers. Your support means everything to us. Visit Roxy at Eldorado Reno and enjoy 20% off for locals. We wouldn’t be here without you. Cheers to many more memories!
Recycled Records: Best Place to Buy CDs or Vinyl
A huge thank you to everyone in Northern Nevada for your vote(s). We do not take for granted your continued support for all these years! We appreciate every one of you—especially our awesome regular customers. Thank you!
Noble Pie Parlor: Best Late-Night Dining, Best Chicken Wings
Specializing in East Coast Style artisan oven-fired pizzas, you can enjoy Noble Pie Parlor by the slice or the whole pie! We are slicing, dicing, roasting and toasting daily. Noble Pie Parlor proudly supports our community projects and local businesses, such as Our Center, the Holland Project, KWNK Community Radio, and more! Thank you for voting us the best year after year!
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