This place went above and beyond! We reserved the entire restaurant for a private event. Ninety (90) people came to dinner to honor my friend's husband who passed away. The owners Erin and Doug were kind, compassionate and extremely helpful every step of the way to get this accomplished. When it came time for the event not only the owners but the entire staff was on point! Everything ran smooth! The drinks were great. The food was delicious! Definitely recommend the lamb lollipops. All who attended were very satisfied, especially our friend who was hosting. We never expected an event of this size to run so smoothly. Thank you so much to all of you who made this a success! read more

We've never had a bad meal here. It's typically pretty busy! Great happy hour! Go early. Great service, great vibes and great food! Many birthdays celebrated here read more

Bistro 7 - My favorite meal here. The Chilean sea bass. It's cooked perfectly. It's a large portion, so you'll have lunch tomorrow! - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Went to a seminar and I was really surprised the food service was awesome I've wanting to eat here for sometime I believe I came here years ago and it was so crowded decided to go elsewhere but I'm definitely coming back looked at the menu and lots of stuff I'd like to try thanks for a great night Bruce Seidel Conservative Strategies Insurance Services read more

Went here to celebrate a couple birthdays in our ladies group. I had never been here before and the menu had selections from appetizers to salads to sandwiches/soups to entrées. Everything on the menu looked mouthwatering and wonderful. Three of us settled on the blackened chicken sandwich with their tomato bisque soup with brie or fries. Sandwich was served on a large hoagie type bun with ample chicken and avocado, and a little bit of kick to the chicken. The tomato bisque soup was one of the best tomato soups I've had in the Reno area. The pat of Bree on the top only added to its excellence. Fabulous was the description for all our the meals and included the three blackened chicken sandwiches, a Cobb salad, and a grilled cheese with the tomato soup. The birthday girls were presented with chocolate, brownie n a scoop of ice cream and a candle on top. And it was delicious as well. My only complaint would be when we arrived. Our table of five was sat right next to another table of five and the place was pretty empty at the time, so having a conversation was like we were a group of 10 instead of just a party of five. Everything else was A+ and then some! Our server was fabulous. She was very attentive and prompt whether it was taking our bar n lunch orders, delivering our lunch orders, or keeping our water glasses full. Great service, great food, and worthy of another outing to further peruse their delightful menu. read more

The food is over the top the best I've had in South Reno. Fresh, cooked perfectly, flavors amazing. I would eat here every day if I could , the variety on the menu is incredible. Everything I've had here is perfect! read more

It was our first time here. We stopped by on a Tuesday for lunch. Upon entering, you can smell the wood fire. It was not that crowded and we were seated right away. Our server took both our drink and food orders. We waited maybe 15 minutes for our drinks, one beer and another a cocktail. It seemed that one of the waitresses was also the bartender. I observed a nearby customer get his drink from the bar after he asked about it. The food was also late in arriving. My husband enjoyed his chicken sandwich but said it was very salty. My chicken cobb salad was good, basic. The chicken was a little dry. We probably won't be back since there are a lot of other good restaurants to choose from. But if you're in a hurry, I definitely would not recommend this place. read more

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Place is terrible.....wouldn't recommend it for the price point. Too dark inside too.

Delicious bistro with some nice ambiance. My husband and I went on a lunch date, it was perfect. We ordered the Brie potstickers with apricot jam, two glasses of wine, and each got the blackened chicken sandwich. Everything was incredible! At the end of the meal there are complementary cookies. Nice touch. There is a full bar, bar seating, booths, and tables. Call ahead for large group reservations. Ample parking in the lot. read more

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First time at this restaurant. Interior looked modern with fancy light bulbs hanging down. I was looking forward to it. But, it took a very LONG time for service after being seated. We ordered drinks, which were well prepared. Then they took FOREVER to take our dinner order. The food was decent, but nothing that special. Then, eventually, they provided desert menus. All of this for $300 for four people. Bottom line: we're not going back. read more

What a great place! We loved the food and service. We also had the good fortune of meeting the owners who are both such great hosts! We will be back read more

Good food. Good wine. Good space. They have a good happy hour for food, cocktails, and wine. The items alternate on different days, but any day is a good time. I really appreciated the size of their wine list. There were a lot of options and a few of my favorites. And the staff were really nice and attentive, and they made sure we were offered a wide selection of treats. read more

Bistro 7 - 1/2 lb. Bison Burger with a side House Garden Salad - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Ambiance - poor - loud, no table cloth on the round 6-tops, so you eat off the table surface at a 'higher-end" restaurant. Food - Good Service - Horrible; not gracious or courteous + lacked manners. We received very little attention during our meal and prior. THEN a 20% gratuity added to bill on a party of five. My tip would have been much smaller, but it was forced on me. No bueno. Not going back, even if invited. I'll be calling the restaurant regarding the gratuity. read more

This was our second meal here and this time it was great! We started with the surf and turf sushi and lamp lollipops and a cup of shrimp gumbo. Allwere excellent. The marinade used on the lamb was wonderful herby which gave the lamb a savory flavor. Our entrees were salmon and fish tacos. Again the salmon had a nice pesto like sauce and was cooked medium rare as requested. The fish tacos were moist with all the goodies on top. Our server was efficient and the owners stopped by to check on us which was appreciated. We like the laid back ambiance and definitely we will return read more

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Great service and wonderful ambiance! It's really pretty inside so it would be great for a lunch or a date night. I dined in for a late lunch and had the fish tacos. They weren't bad but I did find them lacking in flavor. That won't keep me away though. I'll definitely be back to try a new dish as I loved the atmosphere and I it server was incredibly friendly. read more

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I came to Bistro 7 with my mom on Mother's Day and we were big fans of everything we ordered! I got the chicken Caesar salad, she got the salmon, and we shared truffle fries. The chicken on my salad was seasoned and cooked perfectly, not your average Caesar salad! My mom loved her salmon as well and said it was packed with flavor and the salmon was super fresh. We both enjoyed the truffle fries that rounded out the meal. The service was great and all of the staff was so nice. We will definitely be coming back again! read more

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This place is delicious. The wedge salad was very good with bits of bacon.i actually came back a second time specifically for this salad. The second time I got it to go and the dressing was a little light and so was the blue cheese. It's definitely a restaurant that is too nice for to go items so it's my fault. Great ambience and attentive staff. Head in there and you will see some of the upper crust of Reno for sure.Last time I was there a real estate agent was showing her girlfriends her new2027 Lexus convertible. read more

Came here for happy hour before meeting friends for dinner. They had an extensive selection of wines by the glass and cocktails, and a decent list of drafts (many of which are local). Happy hour runs daily, which I always appreciate. The space is fairly large with an upscale design. It was somewhat dark inside the bar area, but felt appropriate (intimate, comfortable). Our bartender wasn't the most attentive, but she did welcome us not too long after we sat and was friendly. I believe she was new, possibly her first day or week so I'm not really judging service this round. I'd like to come back for food, it's been recommended by friends and there appear to be a lot of seafood options (for a pescatarian) as well as gluten-free options! read more

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I was having drinks with some friends when one suggested that we go for dinner at Bistro 7. They said that it had new owners and that they recommended it. I went and met them there. It was disappointing. We had made a reservation for 6 and the table was ready. That was a good start. Our server came by and asked if we were ready, but we were not so they went away. There was a cold draft and we found that a patio door was left open. It felt like forever before the server came back. We asked them to get the door closed. Then we ordered. Again it felt like forever before the food came. We water and nothing else. The owner came by and said hello. That was nice of him. I had ordered the prime rib. It was difficult to chew. I regretted eating it. I got what looked like some left over breakfast homefries instead of the garlic mashed potatos that were on the menu. The brocolli looked like it was from a bag of frozen food, so I didn't eat it. I looked at the wine menu and they had some popular choiced but nothing that I wanted, and at the usual high restaurant prices. One of our party got clams. She said that they were gritty and sent them back. She had a glass of bubbly water that they charged her for. Overall if was an underwhelming experience. I don't plan to go back. I hope that they get their act together. read more

Bistro 7 - Prime Rib - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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The food was amazing! Chilean sea bass was phenomenal. The service was great got us seated early ahead of our reservation. Really chill place with good people and good food. read more

What a wonderful experience!! We went to Bistro 7 for the first time on Friday evening and it was amazing! The staff were excellent and quickly felt like family! We tried several appetizers, the surf n turf roll, lollipops and calamari- all were delicious. My husband had the special Fillet Oscar and I had the rib eye- both were superb and cooked to perfection!! Oh, and the dessert!! Peach upside down cake!!! Who knew that existed!!! Yum!!! Looking forward to next time!!! read more

A few weeks late - went for Happy Hour - food was well done. Only 3 stars because - Service was good although a little erratic. I was trying to get the bill, the server (who had been quite pleasant) looked right at me and then ignored me. Seemed odd. Also just check the bill - 20% off is what's posted but it's a little confusing. The drink prices "are already discounted" so they don't show up with the 20%. That's fine, but they should tell you to avoid confusion. Also, our bill was actually wrong - one item didn't get discounted but the manager was disbelieving when I brought it to her attention. She did grudgingly correct it after I told her I would just pay the (incorrect) bill. So go for the food - just check the bill. read more

Good food. You must start with the rosemary cashews! Nummy good!! Lots of good things on the menu.

The best place! Perfect service & delicious food! Love the ambiance!! Highly recommend read more

Stopped in for a late dinner at the bar. The burger and martini were both perfectly delicious! The bartender and owners were so hospitable and welcoming. We had a really enjoyable time and look forward to going back for a full meal soon! read more

Unfortunately this restaurant seems to have gone downhill from the last time we ate here, which was about 2 1/2-3 years ago. Though I did not have one of the appetizers (calamari and green beans) they did look delicious. I had the zucchini pasta with artichokes in a tomato sauce. I added beef to it which was fine, but there were chunks of fat mingled in with it. The dish was mediocre. Unfortunately, one of our guests was forgotten and didn't get her mail until everyone else at our table was mostly finished.. We were not sure what happened but perhaps they gave her mail to someone else accidentally. The explanation was insufficient. We will most likely not be back. Management did comp her meal however. read more

Great happy hour at the bar but because there were 6 of us we found out that they added a mandatory 20% gratuity. We all calculated our individual amounts and put it out. Apparently the total was $174.10 and we left $174. The server actually came back and asked for ten more cents. Wow. We paid it but none of us want to return because they were so petty. Plus for a party of six most places add 18% not 20%. We would have given the 20% on our own. read more

Brought my family into dinner before we went had to be at a show. It took 15 minutes to get our drinks. And then we waited 45-50 minutes to get our dinner. I had to ask our server where our food was because we had a show to get to. No one updated us, checked on us, or even apologized. The manager or owner had noticed us sitting there and never said a word. The place only had one big table and that's it so I'm not sure why everything took so long. Won't ever go back. read more

So many great things to say here about Bistro 7. Decided to go here after a friend flew into town. Made a reservation for 6:30 and was seated without any issues. We were sitting at a table but saw the bar area also looked like a great place to sit. The service was on point, with a great waitress. The signature basil drink was great! Definitely try it. You won't be disappointed. Appetizers were fried green beans, pot stickers, and truffle fries. The truffle fries barely had a truffle taste; the pot stickers were tinny; I wasn't a fan. I would order the fried green beans again. The dipping sauce was delicious. I ordered truffle Mac and cheese with bacon, jalapeño, and chicken. It was epic! A lot of food, so the next day's lunch was fantastic. The rest of the table had pizzas. All was GONE. I'll be back here again for a nice relaxing dinner. read more

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The food is amazing here every single time, the waitress Blair was an absolute doll. She is super friendly and a tentative to her customers needs. I came in when they were decorating for Christmas and they did such an amazing job. It's very subtle and very elegant. Every time I'm in the area I try to stop in for a meal. read more

Stopped in for happy hour and was not disappointed. Ordered the filet mignon, and a glass of Merlot. The mud pie dessert was delicious! read more

Bistro 7 - Filet mignon and Merlot - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

As I was escorted into the restaurant to meet some folks for dinner, I noticed the wood fired oven blazing away. The warmth and aroma were welcoming. The atmosphere was upscale, classy, spacious and romantic. The menu was varied with vegetarian and vegan options. Local growers and vendors are supported. The house salad was plentiful with a variety of green and purple leaves, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and more with the house vinaigrette. I had the Filet Mignon, a large portion, very tender and tasty on top of a roasted shallot Demi glacé. The mashed potatoes and vegetables were seasoned deliciously. Others in the party had chicken piccata and Miso Crusted Chilean Sea Bass. All were presented beautifully with ample portions. For dessert, I had the chocolate mousse, light and flavorful. The service was professional, proficient and personable. On the way out, I saw the board stating there is a daily happy hour available. I checked the specials and I shall return for that soon. read more

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I don't know what happened, but Bistro 7 fell off my radar. It has been years since my last visit (a pre-COVID number of years!). I recently met a friend for lunch here and really enjoyed it. The service was pretty quick and friendly, and it seems that this is a happening lunch spot for South Reno folks. I enjoyed a beet salad for my meal, but if I'm being honest, my heart really wanted the brie apple grilled cheese. I will have to try that next time! read more

A month after my review, the owner responded and said she remembered myself and my company. I highly doubt that. She said we left happy, and yes, we had some wine and hadn't seen each other for a long time. The restaurant is beautiful, the service is great. The price for a plate of weird pasta that had no meat or even garlic bread was $24. The fact that it was vegetarian was why I ordered it, but for $24 dollars, I was not impressed at all. It was just a weird flavor and not worth the price at all. read more

Food here is solid I have to go back and try the steak! I had the fish tacos and they were awesome! I also tried the mac n cheese and enjoyed that very much as well They make an awesome lemon basil martini. The waiter was nice and checked up on us. read more

Bistro 7 - Fish Tacos - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Another great local find, Bistro 7! Established in Reno in 2008, this has always been a great place for good, modern Americana eats. I've been to many happy hours with co-workers here, and sampled many of their appetizers and drinks, all of which have been delectable! My husband and I came in on a Friday evening, and we were quickly seated - amazing for a popular place! We didn't have reservations, and opted to eat in their main dining area (you can also choose the casual lounge just to the right with a bar). The vibe is elevated casual, and definitely a great place to bring a group for some good conversation. We opted for the blackened chicken sandwich and the grilled fish tacos, BOTH of which were amazing! The chicken sandwich was juicy and tender, and the chipotle mayo was delicious! The fact that truffle fries are the standard is an added bonus! The fish tacos? They live up to their expectation of being a popular dish. Amazing. Absolutely will get again next time around! I also opted for one of their featured cocktails, a hibiscus infused vodka with simple syrup and cucumber. It was refreshing and great for the summer - I hope to have it again. We will definitely be back more often! A re-discovered gem for us. If you want local, elevated food, with a casual (but classy) atmosphere, this is for you. Also the service was amazing, thank you for the gal who helped us for being attentive and engaging! read more

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We decided to try out Bistro 7 again with some friends for their special NYE menu because the first time we ate here it was descent and the NYE menu sounded good. However, the second time around was not as good. While some of the NYE food tasted better than others, overall the quality and freshness wasn't there, and some items like the chocolate cake and clams were not even edible. Definitely didn't feel like for the cost of the special menu was worth the $100 per person. The portion sizes are pretty descent but again the flavor, quality and freshness of the foods needs improvement. The service was also mixed. Bus boys and waitress were really nice although the bus boys kept refilling our water too much to where it was distracting and a little annoying. The waitress was a little off at first as she brought out the first plate without even taking our drink orders or introducing herself. She just dropped off the plate and walked away which was odd and didn't come back until almost 10-15 mins later. So the first plate sat there because we didn't have any drinks or small plates to eat it with! The young brunette hostess on the other hand, was not so great. Instead of greeting us with a smile and saying something like hi, welcome in, she looked pissed off and said "what can I do for you?" It was an odd way to greet people. That immediately set the tone for not a great evening. Overall I wouldn't recommend this restaurant or go back as there are other restaurants in Reno that are better for the price, quality of food and atmosphere. Smith and River being one of them. read more

Just an average American bistro. The price was vert fair especially since the sale of the food was upscale fresh buy in reality, although the presentation was nice, it wasn't that fresh or great, but it got the job done. The ambiance was confused on what it wanted to be. Good service and bar though. Probably wouldn't go again. read more

Great selections on the menu, like cedar plank pesto salmon, bison bolognese, chicken piccata. There are also pizza and sandwich option. The wine list is excellent, great selections and reasonable prices. Elegant but casual and comfortable decor. Service is friendly and well paced. read more

Bistro 7 - Delicious appetizer - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Gayle and I enjoyed a nice lunch the other day with our friends, Jim and Marti. Based on the number of reviews here, I guess we've missed one of Reno's culinary hot spots. CONS - Their South Virginia Street location was hard to find, even with navigation. +/- - Uneven food choices. My grilled cheese sandwich with tomato bisque was excellent, while Jim and Gayle thought that their fish tacos were a bit dry and a little too "fishy". As Marti was talking a lot of the time, we're not sure how she felt about her slowly consumed Lamb Lollypops. - Some items seemed a bit pricey for a lunch menu. Dinner prices appeared to be more in line. PROS - Excellent, efficient, and helpful service. - Well appointed and attractive interior, conducive to conversation. - Attractive separate bar area. Hint: Happy Hour! - Very nice wine list, with excellent variety. - Free mini chocolate chip cookies at the front. - Extensive menu choices. Bottom Line: Close enough to 4 Stars and a definite return visit for dinner. read more

TL DR: This may be my new favorite place in Reno. Must try items include the beet salad and the miso crusted Chilean sea bass. Elite tip: You can split a salad with another party member and have the perfect size serving for 2! Exceptional service. Accommodating and forthcoming with allergens. When you walk in, you're greeted by a friendly hostess. In addition to the traditional dining area, there's a bar and an amazing semi-private room that would be great for private events. The restaurant is clean and the lighting provides for a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. Food: Our party decided not to try any appetizers and started with salads. We had someone with severe food allergies and when talking to the wait staff they were very understanding and worked with our party member on possible options. They were patient, cooperative, and understanding. You're not going to find that service with other restaurants. Beet salad: What's pictured is just a half serving so you can absolutely split/share a salad and both be full. The salad was fresh and well balanced. You can taste the fennel, with notes of sweetness from the citrus, and that crunch from the pistachios. The vinaigrette is amazing. The goat cheese also brings everything together. The miso crusted Chilean sea bass: if you are a fan of fish and crunchy rice this is absolutely the entree for you. The sweet soy glaze was the star of this dish for me! The fish was cooked to perfection. The crust on the outside was crisp/golden brown, the inside was flaky but not overly cooked, and the forbidden rice was the perfect medium to absorb the glaze. The asparagus was tender and well cooked. The only constructive thought would be to provide more vegetables or a variety of vegetables with the entree. But without question, I will be back to order this! Drinks: I didn't get anything to drink, but they had a great selections of wines and cocktails. The others in my party really enjoyed their drinks! Desserts: We passed on desserts this time but looking at some of the tables around us, the crème brûlée looked fantastic! If you're looking for a local business to support whether it's for date night, a social catch up, or even a party you need to give bistro 7 a try! read more

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