Enjoyed trying Sage Leaf after recommendations from a few friends! Did not disappoint at all. 3 out of 4 at our table had the burger, one with the duck confit fries and one had a pecan salad. We went on a Sunday which they offered half off bottle wine that they also have a house Sommelier! Ask for them, he recommended a bottle within our price range that we all would like and it complemented our meal. The entire renovation from Laughing Planet is unrecognizable but ambience is low light, intimate and modern. I heard the happy hour (offered Monday - Thursday 3-5?) is great so that'll be another one for my partner and I to try to be able to taste more of their menu. read more

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A disappointment. First the good: a very attractive space, a menu that sounds great (to me), some excellent cocktails, and very good-looking food. Less good: the execution. One week when I ordered a dish it was oversalted. The next week the same dish was very bland. It was only when I was halfway through that I realized it was bland because they forgot the sauce. The hamburger buns are beautiful looking with their "embossed" logo, but dry and bland, worse than you get at cheaper places. A pasta dish was tasty, but greasy. In general, I felt the food fell short of its aspirations. The servers look very professional, but were not particularly attentive or knowledgeable, and the seaters make guests wait to be seated for no apparent reason (i.e. for an early evening reservation when the entire restaurant is nearly empty). Perhaps the execution will be ironed out. If it is, this is a restaurant I'd be happy to return to. But as it is I don't think I'll be back soon. read more

My first experience here- lovely I walked in at brunch hour with my 3 year old and was a little nervous that it wasn't going to be a kid friendly place (because it's so classy and all the business people were there for lunch)... but they offered a high chair, crayons, and a coloring page. Those little things matter. Nice crayons too not the cheap ones. My friend recommended the vegan hash- it was absolutely delicious!! I'll be back for that because I can't stop thinking about it. So many layers to it and lots of thought put into it! We also had the sage biscuit- I could have eaten 3 more of those. Love the ambiance and the friendly quick service. read more

Sage Leaf - Vegan hash - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Loved the ambiance. Went for brunch on Saturday and had a nice experience. Food was amazing and Jacob was the host or mgr. & very pleasant. Joshua was server but not warm and fuzzy at all. But food was great and will be back. read more

Sage Leaf - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Love it when a great restaurant locates to a spot that is walking distance from home. I think the new location on the north end of mid-town is perfect. It is hidden away on Tahoe Street - a little bend in the road between Forest and Virginia. There is parking available with a few designated spots in front of the entrance. Upon entering, we were greeted and shown to a booth. The only down side is it is pretty noisy and it was quite busy on a Thursday night. Being against the wall helped a bit. The service was excellent. Bianca was attentive and checked in on our satisfaction. The bus boy was diligent about filling our water and removing our plates. My husband ordered the Prime NY Steak with fries. I had the Pesto Conchiglie Pasta. Our companions had the Red Wine Braised Bone-in Beef Short Rib (tried a bite it was melt-in your-mouth tender) and The Burger - deemed really good! We ordered desserts to share - Dark Chocolate Marquise Mousse Cake and Brûléed Cheesecake. Definitely worth a return visit. I am glad we made a reservation as it seems to be the new Hot Spot in Midtown. read more

Sage Leaf - Entrance - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Great recommendation from my buddy! A home run! Quality/Quantity - Both my buddy and I spent a lot of time in Incline where this restaurant is from. So he suggested that we visit this new location. Simple menu done well, I mean VERY well! Slightly different menu from their Incline location. See their websites. Actually the menu is slightly different from their website. Green Bean Frites - Our starter, fresh green beans that were freshly and perfectly fried. I can eat a few more of these... Sage & Walnut Pesto Conchiglie Pasta - My buddy's dish. I was worried that it was too small, but as light eaters, it was actually the perfect quantity for him. Oh, if you are following, you also know that we drink more than we eat. I mean drink WAY more than we eat, lol. Pork Chop - Generous portions, especially for a light eater like myself. BUT I did not really eat lunch today, so I knew I was going to finish this delicious meal! So good, from the chop to the sweet potatoes and greens. I am going to take my wife and daughter here, one of these days. Happy hour was also available, but my buddy was too lazy to leave Zephyr Wine Bar, lol. But you know that because you are following. Decent drink menu, see pictures. Full bar available. Ambiance - Beautiful new location. I think the outdoor spaces are still a work-in-progress. With summer around the corner, I see that you got new patio chairs for your rear outdoor space. Indoor and outdoor seating. Table and bar seating. Beautiful new decor, see pictures. VERY limited parking, a very small lot. Although there are many street parking spaces, we came during prime dinner time so we had to park two blocks away. Good thing I like to walk. Service - Good. No reservations, but they were able to seat us immediately. Price - Expensive, but really reasonable for the quality of food. $107 + tip. FYI - A split plate charge of $6, parties of 6 or more has an automatic 22% tip, 2 credit card maximum, etc. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success since 2020 and now this second new location. How did you end up opening both restaurants on Tahoe Street?!?! read more

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Food was yummy all around, scramble may have sat up in the pass for a while because it was a little cold, and a little runny on the bottom. Our server was nice and the drinks were tasty! I am interested to come back for dinner. I would give any item on the brunch menu a shot. The patio was comfy on the perfect temp day. Kinda spendy, but I think it is worth it. read more

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I came back for Brunch on Easter Sunday. Luckily, we arrived before the rush, but when we were leaving there were several parties waiting for a table. They were really busy, but the service did not suffer, everything was great! It was a beautiful morning, so we sat outside on the Patio. It was very nice, but I did miss the Music playing on the background from last time (it's one of the things I loved my first time here). I had the Buttermilk Banana Pancakes. They reminded me of Banana Bread, but very much the texture of perfectly light and fluffy pancakes. The toppings were also yummy, especially the Maple Peanut Butter Syrup. My daughter had the Strawberry Pancakes (not pictured). It was an Easter Special and not on the regular menu, but she absolutely loved them. I've been here twice since they opened and so far I have nothing but great things to say about the service and food here at Sage Leaf. Can't wait to come again! read more

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Came in on a sunday for Easter Brunch. We had a reservation but they were able to take us a little early. Super cute interior and nice patio. Service (our server was Mook) was really great! We ordered the steak fries, avocado toast, french toast and battleborn scramble. All the food was so good and fresh! The fries were some of the best Ive had! The strawberry fields mocktail was also super delicious! Overall Sage Leaf knocked brunch out of the park and we are definitely looking forward ro coming back and trying lunch/dinner option read more

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I had Sage Leaf bookmarked on my Yelp account for about a week, really eager to try out the new location on Tahoe Street after learning about the owner's success in Incline Village. Where the previously operated Laughing Planet was located on Tahoe St, Sage Leaf is an elevated New American restaurant featuring outside patio, table and bar seating. We arrived on Sunday at 11am and while it was busy, we were able to be seated quickly near the entrance from the bar to the patio. We started off with a round of cocktails, the Bloody Mary is garnished with the typical celery stick, and green olive, but also with a lime wedge and a piece of their house made candied thick cut bacon - YUM. I noticed they make a lot of items in house - whether it's the fruit juices for your Mimosas or hot sauces on the table. I had the Bacon Tacos, and my partner had the Biscuits and Gravy. The bacon at this restaurant is amazing, thick cut similar to pork belly and buttery soft. I have never had anything like it. The tacos themselves are bigger than I anticipated, two floor tortillas that they fill up well. I tried a bite from the Biscuits and Gravy - which I am not typically a fan of, however Sage Leaf house made sage & cheddar biscuits were incredibly fluffy and soft, pairing so well with the smoked gouda gravy. My partner was envious of my bacon tacos that he ordered a side of bacon to compensate haha, it is seriously that good! Initially, I wanted to try this restaurant for dinner, but I am glad we started with Brunch and were not disappointed. read more

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I have a few good and bad things to say about Sage. The atmosphere was very nice, the homemade biscuits for our appetizer were delicious, and the pastrami burger was the highlight of the meal. Unfortunately, my chicken sandwich was missing that wow factor and the inside of the bun was burnt. Our brûlée on top of our cheesecake was burnt to a crisp and tasted like charcoal. I was up-charged for my well whiskey in my old fashioned, adding avocado is $4.00, and changing your fries type and cooking oil is an extra $5.00. Our service was very fast, friendly, and just how I like it. Overall my group agreed it was a great experience but we don't need to return. read more

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I met my friend for dinner here and we had a lovely time. The renovation of the inside from the prior restaurant was tastefully done. The biscuits were amazing and the jelly that accompanied them was to die for!!! Our entrees were both really good, she got the chicken entree and we both agreed that sometimes that can get overlooked, but she said it was amazing. My only complaint is that there is not enough parking for this restaurant so it ended up taking me 15 minutes to find a spot in Midtown and was late to my reservation, which is something in the restaurant obviously can't control, but beware to arrive early to find parking! read more

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Great new addition to the midtown food scene! So glad something great took over the old Laughing Planet space. We came opening night for dinner and the place was vibing with live music and chatty people. Servers were friendly and attentive--but not hovery. They weren't pushy to rush us through our meal, so we got to savor and enjoy everything. Great for a date night. And now I want to go back for brunch! read more

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Okay Sage Leaf, I see you! This place for brunch was giving deliciousness on every level! Plus service was great. Their biscuits were delightful and the strawberry jam it came with tasted very fresh. The bacon tacos are big. You could certainly share this one. A bit chewy to bite through but expected with such a thick cut piece of bacon, they slapped:) The lamb burger was good, not sure if you're able to upgrade the fries to their duck fat steak fries but if so, doooo it! Because those were worth it:) Their organic green salad was good, not overly dressed. Cannot wait to come back to try the dinner menu here! I'm excited! The downside of this place is parking is almost non existent and can be nightmarish. read more

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Back to Sage Leaf to try their dinner menu and it was just as good as brunch! Of course we got the cheddar sage biscuits again and I will get them every visit because they're delicious. For cocktails we had the bubbles and berries and the bees knees-both were wonderful. Dinner was steak bruschetta appetizer (a meal in itself), the short rib dinner and the hamburger. The short ribs were so tender and served with the most delicious sauce. The "Sage Leaf" stamp on the burger bun was so cute and the burger one of the best we've had and I loved the steak bruschetta. The restaurant is beautiful and staff is extremely nice and professional. One of my new favorite Reno restaurants. read more

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Woke up with Brunch on our minds - couldn't decide where and then we remembered SAGE LEAF IS OPEN! Let's try it! Sunday morning and it was hopping! The place was full - but there were seats at the bar - we'll take it. Hostess was busy seating others, I asked her if I could just grab two menus and seat ourselves - she was fine with it. And then circled back to point out a few of her favorites on the menu. Nice touch! Mook, the bartender, was super friendly, helpful and informative. He also shared a few (clean) jokes with us for my dad joke collection! We started with a bloody mary and an espresso martini - both were sensational! The we enjoyed the Brisket Hash - really good. The Huevos Rancheros - unconventional and tasty. And the Blueberry French Toast - I would have this every day for breakfast - so good. So pleased to have another fine, cozy restaurant to add to our list. Give it a try! read more

I love that Reno can have nice things. The restaurant is on the small side and we stopped by on a Saturday around 12:30. That were packed, which I was glad to see. The hostess was very nice and after a few minutes wait, she was able to seat us. There's a beautiful wisteria patio which I will definitely be visiting when the weather warms up. Our server was very prompt and friendly. They kept our water glasses full and the food came out piping hot. We shared an order of duck fat fries, the best I've ever had; crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and oh, so rich, seasoned with Old Bay and served with a creamy, garlicky aioli. For lunch I had the Cobb salad served with a crisp vinaigrette, delightful. My husband had the chicken sandwich and mushroom soup which he said was very good. We'll be back again for the pastrami sandwich read more

Sage Leaf - Duck fat fries with garlicky aioli and a glass of Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc/Viognier - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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I was SO excited to come try the newest restaurant in town. I had searched their menu online and reviewed the food and cocktail offereings prior to visiting and it made me even MORE excited to try the restaurant. They have a popular restaurant in Incline so it was great to be able to try the new location. Well, after my experience....meh. Dont get me wrong the food was good, but it wasnt great and did not meet the expectation that I had. Maybe my expectation was too much? Too big? I dont know but it definitely wasnt met. We sat in the bar area and having perused the cocktail menu online earlier in the day, I had my heart set on the Vieux Carre'. A classic New Orleans cocktail that you dont see too often. So, when the bartender came over to our table to begin orders and I asked for it, she gave me a look like I was speaking Chinese! I was astonished. She asked what it was and I explained that it was on the website's cocktail menu. She explained that they have things on the website that are not accurate for the current menu. STRIKE NUMBER ONE! (This is a huge pet peeve of mine. Restaurant managers please take note...DONT advertise tings on your website if you dont have/serve them!) I asked her if she could make it anyways. She said "no," she "doesnt have the ingredients." I asked her what she didnt have, and she said, "I dont have Benedictine." I pointed up at the top shelf of the bar and said, "I see it right there!" She responded, "oh." Then she said that she "didn't know the ratios." I offered to give her the recipe, which she accepted and went to make the drink. She made it pretty good. Not bad for a first try, but I think the volumes were a little off. We orderd the tuna tartare which was average. A smaller sized portion that came with fried chips for dipping. Diced tuna on a base of avacoado/guacamole and drizled with truffle oil. I asked about the hot pastrami sandwich and she said it gets real good reviews, so I went ahead and ordered it with the Aioli on the side. It comes on a sub bun, looked about the size of a Jimmy Johns sandwich. Nothing fancy, portion was average at best. Plain jane really. And......of course, the aioli was spread all over the bread. I mentioned this to the server and they replied by saying "sorry." Umm, ok? My dining colleague ordered the short ribs. It was a very busy plate when it cam our. Bone-in short ribs over a plate of bleu cheese mashed potatoes and gravy drizzled all over it. She said it was tasty but the potatoes with the bleu cheese were a bit strong and overpowering. Overall, I will probably come back to see if they can be the place that I think they can. But for now my first experieince overall was quite pedestrian. read more

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So normally, I try to stay away from restaurants that have recently opened because they typically have kinks they need to work out before I will try them. After seeing the positive reviews and feeling a little fomo, my mom and I decided to check them out for a Saturday brunch. I made reservations online and we enjoyed such an amazing brunch today! We started with the lavender lemon cello rosemary mimosa, which not only was beautifully presented, but so delicious! We shared the biscuits, French toast, candied bacon and eggs Benedict (veggie), and everything was absolutely perfect! The staff went above and beyond and the indoor and outdoor spaces are absolutely beautiful! I can't wait to come back! read more

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Saw they opened a new place in the old laughing planet and decided to pop on and try it! Let me tell you, it did not disappoint! We sat out on their patio and enjoyed delicious cocktails! My friend ordered the Vegan skillet and I got the pastrami burger and we both loved our meals! Service was great and he gave the best recommendations of food and cocktails, will definitely be back! read more

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Everything we had here for dinner was absolutely incredible!!! Four of us shared the shrimp skewers (starter), vegan stir-fry, porkchop, steak, and an order of the duck fat fries. Wow. Wow, wow, wow. We're very excited to get back for brunch or happy hour one of these days. The reason I am only giving 4 stars this time around is due to the long wait time for food/drinks. This ended up being nearly a 2hr meal from start to finish which was fine, but unexpected. It took at least 15 minutes to get waters and order drinks. Another 15 to get drinks and order food, and 45 min later we were still without food and hadn't gotten the opportunity to even order another beverage. Staff was very friendly and I know this place is brand new, so I still have high hopes and this won't deter me from returning. The new interior and exterior are beautiful, but it is quite loud, so keep that in mind if you are sensitive to loud environments. read more

OMG! A neighbor took me out for breakfast for my birthday today since we're going to be out of town on my birthday. We decided to try Sage Leaf. It's where the old Laughing Planet was on Tahoe St. in Midtown. It was FANTASTIC! They did a beautiful remodel (even the bathrooms are beautiful. The food and service was amazing. We sat on the patio because the weather was so beautiful. I had the Carnitas Huevos Rancheros. Probably the best Huevos Rancheros I've had in Reno. I've lived here in Reno for 26 years and if I see Huevos Rancheros on a menu, I have to try them!!! Can't wait to try lunch and dinner there too!!! The menu looks fantastic! Check it out when you get a chance! read more

Sage Leaf - Huevos Rancheros. I would say they have the BEST huevos rancheros in Reno! - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Came for their opening day, and other than first day figuring out how to work in a new space everything was great! The staff was friendly and attentive, the space is clean, and cute, and the food was great. I'm excited to see such a great location used for something new. The menu is pretty much what you'd expect from a new American bistro style place. They have weekend brunch, a daily happy hour 3 to 5 pm, and a killer looking dinner menu. We'll be back soon for another meal! read more

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Went to the Reno location for lunch after many great meals at the Incline location. Was glad to see Reno is just as good as Incline. Fantastic food and a great staff. Very impressed with the decor and the host was able to get us a spot on the patio. We will definitely be returning. Dean and Nancy read more

We wanted to try something new so we used yelp to check out some new places, well we are very happy we found the sage leaf. Really good vibe, great food, great service and really good cocktails. We will be coming back to try something new more of their dishes read more

Sage Leaf - Pastrami sandwich - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Been back four more times since my first review and the place is good, it's not amazing like a 5'star deserves. It's been inconsistent and not always impressive. read more

Had an amazing experience with my friend. Grabbed a seat at the bar and sat with Mook the bartender. We shared the doughnut holes as an appetizer, as he recommended. Best decision ever, perfect sweet treat before the savory goodness of brunch. I had the sage and cheddar biscuits with gravy.Biscuits were flaky and not too dense, perfect for sopping up your gravy and over easy eggs. My friend had the mushroom scramble, and the mushrooms were the perfect combination with the Brie and sautéed asparagus. This is exactly what Reno has been looking for. I can't wait to enjoy the patio with friends and experience the great service and vibe. Bring your friends and enjoy the neighborhood read more

Sage Leaf - Doughnut Holes - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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We came for happy hour and had a great experience. The place has only been open for 3 weeks so those complaining about service, please give them some grace. If you have never worked in the service industry, you will never understand the chaos of opening a restaurant. We ordered the burger and shrimp skewers and duck fat fries. OMG they were delicious. The burger was amazing, juicy, smokey, and it made me use my napkin as any good burger should. The shrimp was plump, juicy, and had a good cajin kick. If you want to talk about the history of the tequilla and top shelf liquors, come find Mark. He is amazing and a good resource if you don't know what you want to drink but can describe what your palette wants. I highly recommend coming here. The food, venue, and service is amazing! read more

Delicious and such a good experience! The staff was super accommodating and very friendly. We had a such delicious meal overall. Everything was great. The patio was closed, will have to come back when the weather clears and it opens up, looks super nice! Large bar and a lot of selections. The restaurant set up itself was great! We sat near the bar further away from the main room with bigger dining tables, and it was perfect. I highly recommended checking out this spot! read more

Food was delicious had the Duck Fat fries, they did not disappoint. Also had the Grilled shrimp skewers which were plump, juicy and had a nice Cajun kick. Then split the Niman Ranch burger with my wife. Jucy and delicious, a lot of napkins needed!! The ambiance was laid back and chill, very nice. Service. . .service was great! Got here a little before Happy Hour. Ordered. Top shelf bourbon, reasonably priced and then got to talking with the bartender and got a very informative lesson on Tequila. Highly recommend this place. They also have outdoor seating. read more

Sage Leaf - Elmar T. Lee Sour Mash Kentucky Bourbon. - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Hostess was very sweet when she sat me at the bar. The Bartender, Paul, was very attentive and knowledgeable. It was nice to hear about the commitment to quality across the menu. My salad was delicious, this was a great first impression and I look forward to coming back. read more

Sage Leaf - Beet salad with salmon added - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

The interior was clean and relatively comfortable. The service was friendly, if a little unfocused. We both ordered the chicken thigh sandwich. The chicken itself was good but I would say the whole is less than the sum of its parts. It needs less mushy condiments and more spice - we only tasted salt. The fries were ok. The steak bruschetta was ok. I do not think we'll return. read more

Sage Leaf - Bruschetta - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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First off, this is a beautiful place. I really wanted it to be great. On my first visit I had the duck fries. Creamy on the inside, however not crisp at all. And I had the shrimp wrapped around sausage. The shrimp was over cooked. I tried again. My dining partner had the corned beef hash. The corned beef was more fat than beef. I might have been happy. I had the burger. Delicious. But I like a little more fat in my burger. Service was great. Management was happy to replace the corned beef. But I won't go back. read more

Came here for these grand opening, supporting local businesses! The cocktails were spot on, and had a tiki vibe almost. read more

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Went for brunch today and was immediately sat at the patio. Food was very fresh and delicious. The restaurant is very clean, beautifully decorated. Staff is friendly, Cristina was a great server. One of the best breakfast spots in Reno! read more

Sage Leaf - Banana pancakes, Cobb Salad, Corned beef hash and French toast - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

When I found out Sage Leaf was opening a location in Reno I was ecstatic! Now I don't need to make the trip up to Incline for their amazing food! Their ingredients are always fresh and their food combinations are to die for. The service was amazing - Veronica was very attentive and gave great suggestions. Everyone in my group enjoyed their meals. We tried the candied bacon, salmon benedict, biscuits and gravy, French toast, and chicken thigh bowl and everything was delightful! Will definitely be back to try dinner. read more

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This place is really cute inside and the menu looked so good that I had a hard time choosing. I ended up getting brunch because that is why I went in the first place. My friend and I started with the bees knees cocktails and they were delicious. They had a lavender twist to a traditional one, but so yummy! For $15, my only complaint was I kind of wanted them to be a little bigger especially since they were so smooth going down. I got the battle born scramble for brunch which came out kind of omelet style so that was confusing, but I did let them know to maybe at least chop up the onions on the inside. Not complaining though because it was really good. The biscuits were also a winner. They were super fresh and you could taste the cheese and sage. My friend got the lamb burger and upgraded the fries for the duck fat ones. Those were yummy too. I'm really excited to go back and try more things and sit on the patio which had pretty flowers blooming. Today was too cold out for that. Prices were a little more than I like, but it was worth the splurge and that's life now a days. The staff was really nice and helpful too. read more

Sage Leaf - Brunch and lunch menú - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

We stopped in for a quick bite and a drink. The biscuits and bacon are amazing. I need the recipe for those sage biscuits. We had one item that we sent back, but our waiter was easy. Neat place. Loved the vibe. read more

Went to the newly opened Sage Leaf in Midtown on Tahoe street. Gorgeous day to be outside. We sat on the patio. There's about 5-6 tables that fit 4 people on the patio. The bar had about 10 seats (maybe more). There were about 4 indoor bar area tables. They have Brunch, Dinner, dessert and cocktail menus. Sundays are 50% off wine bottles at dinner service. Happy hour from 3-5 featuring what seems to be a changing menu. Happy hour menu has 5$ off cocktails, 2$ Jameson shots, house fries with 3 sauces and a 12$ . The staff was really friendly and helpful. The interior of the space was beautiful. The bar is extensive on liquor and the wine list at least 3-5 pages with lovely descriptions of the wines. I'd recommend the Incline I.V. if you're looking for a tropical similar to a painkiller but with more ‍. J had the Arnold Palmer and he said it's one of the best ones he's had a nice balance of the sweet and the tea. They make a lot of their foods and drinks in house including their aioli and the incline I.V. The duck fat fries are a must get, they have a wonderful old bay seasoning and come with a truffle aioli. J got the shrimp and andouille skewers and the shrimp were a nice size. I had the VEGAN chocolate chip cookie and the Vegan vanilla gelato (has vanilla bean specks in it!). Honestly I couldn't tell the gelato was vegan other than a slight coconut taste at the end. It was so creamy and velvety that I honestly thought it was normal gelato. I had to most wonderful time here! U can wait to go back and have a bottle of wine on the patio with friends read more

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Husband and I went to dinner here last night and it was wonderful! We had the short ribs which were 10/10, mushroom soup and tuna tar tar. I would reorder everything again! It also came out very fast and the drinks were refreshing I had the pineapple vodka one and my husband had the espresso martini. We sat outside and it was just a lovely experience with a romantic ambiance. Its hard finding good quality food in Reno read more