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Christmas Day Dining in Reno

Where to Enjoy Christmas Dinner at Reno and Lake Tahoe Restaurants and Casinos

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Enjoy a Christmas Day meal at one of these dining places in the Reno / Lake Tahoe area. Eating out on Christmas Day is a good way to enjoy some time with family and friends. If you might prefer another area restaurant, check out my restaurant reviews for additional choices.

Christmas Day Dining at Reno Casinos and Restaurants

Christmas Day Dining at the Eldorado Hotel Casino - The Eldorado invites you to celebrate the holiday season with a special meal in a warm holiday setting. The Eldorado will feature six holiday menus in six of its restaurants - The Buffet, Roxy, The Prime Rib Grill, La Strada, Tivoli Gardens, and The Brew Brothers. For serving times and menu details, read the Eldorado Christmas dining press release. You can make dining reservations online for the fancier restaurants. The Eldorado is at 345 N. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501. Call (775) 786-5700 for more information.

Christmas Day Dining at John Ascuaga's Nugget in Sparks - The Nugget will be having a Christmas Day brunch in its Rose Ballroom and Rotisserie Buffet. Service will be from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and you can make reservations online. See what's going to be served with this online menu. The Nugget is at 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks, NV 89431. Call (800) 648-1177 for more information.

Christmas Day Dining at the Atlantis Hotel Resort Spa - The Atlantis in Reno will be offering Christmas Day dining in several of its restaurants. Your choices range from Toucan Charlie's Buffet to the upscale Atlantis Steakhouse. In the Grand Ballroom, there will be an all-you-can-eat gourmet buffet served from noon to 5 p.m. If you have a large group or want to dine in one of the better restaurants, call (775) 824-4411 for reservations. For details, take a look at the online Christmas dining menu. The Atlantis is at 3800 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89502.

Christmas Day Dining at the Bonanza Casino - Cactus Creek Prime Steakhouse inside the Bonanza Casino will be serving a special dinner on Christmas Day from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.. Menu choices include either roast tenderloin of beef or sea scallop tournedos. For information and reservations, call (775) 323-2724. The Bonanza is at 4720 N. Virginia St. in Reno.

Christmas Day Dining at Circus Circus - The Courtyard Buffet will be serving brunch and dinner on Christmas Eve and on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve morning will feature Brunch with Santa from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Two other restaurants, Americana Cafe and the Steakhouse at Circus, will be offering special menus on Christmas Day. There are lots of choices here regarding serving times and meals - get the details from the Holiday Menus web page. Circus Circus is at 500 N. Sierra Street in downtown Reno. For more information, call (775) 329-0711.

Christmas Day Dining at the Sands Regency in Reno - The Sands Buffet will be serving a traditions Christmas dinner, with lots of side dishes and desserts, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Sands is at 345 N. Arlington Ave. in Reno. For details, call (775) 336-2003.

Christmas Day Dining at Tamarack Junction - The Dining Car Restaurant will serve a lunch special from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., then begin dinner service at 3 p.m. For more information, call (775) 852-3600. Tamarack Junction is at 13101 S. Virginia St. in south Reno.

Christmas Day Dining in Nearby Areas

Christmas Day Dining at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort - Celebrate the holidays with a Christmas buffet, served from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the resort’s award-winning Lone Eagle Grille main dining room and lakeside ballroom. Enjoy magnificent lakeside dining, featuring live entertainment. Price is $70 for adults, $33 for children 5 to 12 years old, and free for children 4 years and younger. Does not including alcoholic beverages, tax and gratuity. To make a reservation, call (775) 886-6899.
Enjoy a lavish Christmas dining celebration at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe's Sierra Café, served from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. For dessert, try the decorate-your-own Christmas cookies station. Price is $42 for adults and $21 for children 12 and under. Tax and gratuity are in addition. For more information, call (775) 832-1234.

Christmas Day Dining at the Carson Valley Inn - Katie's Country Kitchen will be serving a special Christmas menu from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. CV Steak will begin serving Christmas dinner at 4:30 p.m. The Carson Valley Inn is at 1627 Hwy. 395 N, in Minden. For information and reservations, call (775) 783-6650.

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