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Chop 40

4.2 (298 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Big Johnson Salad... Do yourself a favor and just order it "as-is." Fresh and hearty all at the same time.
Kendra J.

This place is a hidden gem... and comes complete with a warm and intimate setting (think "cozy cabin"), even warmer service, and the kitchen pumps out consistently excellent food. We've had a variety of foods there... from the Elote Balls (appetizer), to the Smash Forty (their pulled pork is to die for!), to my personal favorite - the Big Johnson Salad that comes with fantastic marinated/glazed steak slices (pictured). The service is consistently warm - like the interior - and you feel like you are simply hanging out at your friends house... who just happens to be an amazing chef with an excellent bar. I highly, highly recommend Chop 40... Just be sure to visit multiple times so you can taste all their yums!

Nashville hot chicken and onion rings.
Evan S.

I may be coming back here for these corn balls! They are like a latke corn ball... soooooo good. We got the pepper popper burger and the Argentinian steak. The food was fine, my burger came well done when I asked for medium rare. I am not too picky and was wanting to eat so a smacked it down with a Arnold Palmer and Jack. Cold onion rings are also a bummer. The only other downside to our visit was due to mother nature. There was a gang of wasps that were very interested in our dishes, which toward the end we ended up running inside to the pay the bill and not finishing completely. Animal friendly outside area. Thanks Chop 40.

Naked Chicken Wings
Kirby D.

Rustic, Quirky and Inviting. Chop 40 is the best of Reno. Located on Old Hwy 40 in Verdi, Chop 40 is worth the drive. Being a smaller restaurant, the staff while friendly and welcoming, were hustling for sure. Not in a bad way but they had their work cut out for them taking care of customers. We had a larger group (10) so I won't review all of the dishes but wanted to hit the highlights of our evening. Starting with the Wings. A generous portion, I prefer my wings "naked" without the fanfare of sauces. The wings were served hot and cooked with a nice crispy snap, while keeping the chicken tender and juicy. A couple of our guests had the Sierra Cowboy Sandwich. A perfect blend of Smoked Tri-Tip with House BBQ Sauce, Bacon, Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, with a Sierra Mustard Mayonnaise Mix​, all served on a toasted served on jalapeno cheddar bread. To quote my friend, "OMG. This thing is de-licious!!". It looked like the winner of the evening. The Chainsaw Tacos looked equally amazing. Four Parmesan Crusted Corn Tortillas, filled with tender BBQ Tri-tip, topped with House Slaw, Feta Cheese and Cilantro. Served with a side of red salsa. Taco's looked solid, with smiles all around. One of our friends ordered the Baja California Style Tacos. For more of a coastal touch, it was served with Beer Battered Fish, wrapped in a Cheddar Crusted Flour Tortilla, then finished with a Chipotle Aioli. My wife ordered the American Classic Burger. A true classic with a smashed patty topped with American cheese, crispy bacon, sauteed onions and jalapenos, lettuce, tomatoes and Russian dressing. My wife opted for the fries as her side. In full transparency, it did take the kitchen a couple tries to get my wife's burger right. The first issue was due to the cheese. She ordered it without cheese. And the second time, the burgers were a touch under-cooked, to her liking. The third time was the charm. To quote my wife, "This was the best burger I have ever had. Anywhere!!!" Sampling the fries, I would say they were the perfect complement to the perfect burger. Chop 40 is a fun, quirky dinner (or lunch) location in Verdi. It's worth the drive from Reno. And as my wife would say, "The best burgers, anywhere".

Marlys J.

What a great spot! I had an awesome experience from start to finish. The service was friendly and efficient, even with the place buzzing with activity. We ordered the Reuben sandwich and the chicken avocado melt--both were absolutely delicious, especially the Reuben, which was packed with flavor. I paired it with a refreshing blackberry Avis cider, and was impressed by the wide selection of beers on draft and in bottles. The menu is extensive, with tons of tempting options--from sandwiches and burgers to fresh salads. Inside, there are a couple of TVs playing sports and a full bar, which adds to the lively, welcoming atmosphere. When the weather's nice, the dog-friendly outdoor seating is a perfect bonus. Highly recommend for a casual bite, a drink, or just a laid-back hangout!

Sara C.

What a hidden Gem out in Verdi. Stopped by when we were in the area. Such a cool little spot, quiet sunday night dinner. We ate on the patio and just had a lovely time. Service was friendly and quick. Food was delicious and portion sizes were huge! Will definitely visit again!

Argentinian style steak
Mahshid F.

This place is my new favorite spot, I could eat here every day. The Argentinian style steak is incredible, and the nachos are honestly the best I've ever had. I also tried the 40 Smash, which was really good but definitely on the spicier side. The chainsaw Tacos were more medium, and I love that you can pick your protein (or go vegetarian) and even mix and match. Portions are huge, and the vibe is great. Highly recommend!

Love the Nevada sign!
Diane P.

My husband took me to Chop 40 for Mother's Day Brunch. We decided to sit in the bar, he knows I like to play my $20 at the slot machines. FYI: no drink buy in they lease the machines which is good to know. I wasn't a big winner today anyway! Maybe next time! The food is always dynamite and I don't think you can get a bad meal ever there, maybe mix up on the eggs or chill. Chris is an outstanding bartender and makes you laugh the entire time you are there! She is a true treasure. Molly is such a cutie and always there to help Chris out!! I had the chicken and waffles very good extra syrup was helpful and the chicken was prepared perfectly! All the men at the bar including my husband ordered the country fried steak- which was a AMAZING!!! I got a few bites in. We ordered double screw drivers and they were double the cost. Some places charge you a few extra bucks for a double but not there. Another helpful hint when ordering! Love this place wish they would open one in Sparks by the marina! Sparks need more family style establishments with out stand food and service!

Olivia S.

Great food and such a cool vibe! Love having the option of outdoor and indoor seating. They have a ton of options on their menu which was great. I got the smash burger which was great and the side salad was very fresh. I snagged some of my husband's fries and they were perfect. Wish we saved room for dessert because their ice creams looked so good!!

Black Forest cake.
Rob B.

I went here for dinner last night for the first time. It was awesome! It's relatively small with a bar on one side and a restaurant on the other side. The inside can best be described as rustic. When we arrived a bit before 7:00p. there were a few open tables but they filled up quickly. We really liked our server! She was pleasant and gave several menu recommendations. I had the smash burger. It was delicious and juicy and cooked perfectly. It came w fries which were piping hot. It looked so good I immediately starting eating it before I took a picture of it. My husband had the fish and chips and announced it was the best he had ever had. He also noted the cold slaw was delicious as well. We shared a piece of black forest cake which was also very tasty. A very nice meal and reasonably priced. I will definitely return!

Chicken bacon burger
Ali A.

Stepped in here sopping wet after a bike ride. There was a beautiful down pour, lightening and thunder storm. The waitress greeted us with kindness and comfort even though there wasn't much seating left. (All the locals come here when the power goes out ) Drinks came fast, food came out hot and delicious in a short time!

BLAT with seafood bisque
Shawna A.

We went for a hike in California with friends and stopped here for lunch on the way back. I had heard good things about Chop 40 and had been looking forward to trying it out. The atmosphere was comfortable and clean and not too loud. We had 6 in our party; 4 adults and 2 kiddos. The service was a tad slow for my liking - we even had to get up and find the waitress at one point because she forgot to bring bbq sauce (never came back to check in after bringing the food out) for one of the kids and just could not get her attention. They were out of one beer and no longer serving another listed on their menu. The food? Kiddos ordered chicken strips which they rated as "meh" (though they did look very good). Adults ordered a hangover burger, chicken avocado on sourdough, avocado BLT (BLAT) on sourdough with seafood bisque, and a Smash 40 with tri tip. I thought the food was delicious, others rated it as pretty good. All in all, I would go again.

Fish tacos with sweet potato fries
Megan S.

Family friendly restaurant. Great food, great service! Great ambiance. Gets busy, go early. Highly recommend!

Jay W.

After doing some hiking around Verdi we drove past this place and it looked popular and comfortable so we added it to our list. My wife looked up the menu, as she does, and after that our fate was sealed. We stopped in for dinner and were quickly brought in out of the cold night and met with the most delicious smells wafting from the kitchen. I settled on ordering the Pepper Popper Burger, perfectly cooked and seasoned and crowned with a glorious jalapeno popper on top. My wife had the patty melt and she really enjoyed it. For an app, we split the elote balls, this was yet another win. The staff was fantastic. They were prompt and very fondly. Now, we think of coming here regularly and hope to come back soon for some of their other offerings.

Chicherrones with House Sauce

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Outstanding service and amazing atmosphere. The reuben sandwich ROCKS. Everything they make is amazing. But that Reuben sandwich, WOW !

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Amazing place terrific food fantastic service we are here in Reno for the summer we have eaten here about 5 times always good

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Stopped for lunch on a chilli Monday, had the burger and side salad and the burgers were some of the best we had in the Reno area!

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