Even when things go no expected - a positive customer service experience can still make it a 10/10 Our server Thomas & manager Eric went above and beyond to turn our situation around. The most exceptional service. read more

Where to begin? Odd check-in process & there was some confusion at the front desk, although to be fair it was Easter and busy and we were eventually seated as requested. I made the reservation on Opentable which asked if we wanted the brunch menu or the regular menu, except that It was a buffet and the regular menu was not available. This restaurant is too cramped for a bunch of food stations. Customers and staff walking back and forth to the deck and in some cases into each other, no room to wait in lines or to walk around looking at the food stations while looking for the little signs to tell you what was where. Then the most disappointing part: the plates were really hot but the food was not. Lukewarm eggs benedict (ick) and potatoes and breakfast meats. Some of the non-breakfast dishes were flavorful like the chicken (very flabby skin but easy to take off) and the pork, but again, not hot and the rice that came with the chicken was crunchy as though it had been sitting on a counter top and not under the chicken in a chafing dish. Our check showed two buffets, one coffee and one iced tea and each of us paid 87.59, plus tip. Never again. read more

My husband and I like to come out to Reno during football season and this restaurant is always our go to. Not only is it close by the GSR (the best hotel), it's conveniently located on the water front. The atmosphere is great with indoor and outdoor seating and live music to set the tone. Service is always so amazing! Super kind staff. We love to order a few cocktails, the seared diver scallops w/ risotto and the Korean short rib tacos. You can't go wrong. read more

We always have a good time at the Sparks Water Bar. What makes this place is the drinks. Always strong and delicious, especially the Mai Tai. Had the salmon salad this time and it was spot on. Coconut prawns were amazing. Great service and nice seating overlooking the marina. read more

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First we ordered a Mai Tai. My husband said it was terrible. He NEVER sends a drink back but he couldn't even muscle it. I got a Miami vice and it was delicious but couldnt taste any alcohol. Our salt and vinegar chips were 8/10. Ahi tacos 7.8/10. The whiskey rib eye 7.5/10 vegetables had no seasoning though. I got the conchiglie pasta. Flavors were good the but chicken was a little dry and rubbery. Would have been better without the chicken. 6.5/10. Our favorite part, the live music! They were a great little duo and they made the ambiance. Our service was good but nothing to write home about. Overall... 7.5/10 read more

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My BFF took me to St Patrick's Day lunch at Water Bar. I know it's a Tuesday but it's St Patrick's Day! They only had 2 servers, one bartender and maybe a hostess. We had a reservation but we had to wait for the Bartender to seat us then the hostess showed up. It took awhile for our server to greet us. We told her I was on my lunch break so the food came out fairly quick, but we didn't get our drinks until we were almost finished. My corn beef plate was OK, slightly cold. The bread was good, but the same. My friend's cottage pie was delicious and she ate all of hers and I took half of mine home. The best part was the Crispy potatoes. The corn beef was fatty and the cabbage had an odd taste. I did like the carrots and onion thou. The cucumber mojito was delightful. I had a taste of my friends since I had to go back to work! It was a beautiful day to sit outside and enjoy the view of Mountain Rose and the Marina. The staff are amazing friendly and always welling to help even short staffed. read more

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First time visiting this restaurant was better than the second visit. My food was delicious each time but my husband's and both kids food was not good this past visit. The kids drinks were awful as well. We sent the smoothies back and got a kid mocktail and that was awful as well. The service was not great either that day! Was pretty upset at all around quality this last time but willing to try again to hopefully change my mind. read more

Sparks Water Bar - Wanton Wrapped Ahi - was in appetizer on the menu (delicious!) - Bars Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

One of the best restaurants in the Reno area. Food: reliably good. I often get the pacific swordfish. The salads and cocktails are also very good. Ambiance: nice location on the Sparks marina. Has a mini-Tahoe feel to it when you're at the restaurant. They also have a huge second floor that is ideal for private events. Service: always great read more

Sparks Water Bar - Pacific Swordfish: ROASTED CORN & ARTICHOKE ORZO, SWEET CHILI LIME BUTTER, HERBED ZUCCHINI NOODLES. Definitely recommended. - Bars Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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The ambiance is very elegant if you dine inside but the outdoor dining is our favorite on beautiful days like we are enjoying. We decided to pop in and just have drinks and appetizers. We ordered two of their signature margaritas. I do not advise ordering them blended because they came out very watered down. That was the only disappointing thing about our experience. They are meant to be to be served on the rocks. We ordered the zucchini sticks and pineapple prawns and they were both amazing. We topped it off with a hot fudge and caramel sundae. It's a great place to just relax and join the view. Our server Blythe was very attentive and genuine and added to our great experience. Great date spot with your sweetie. read more

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The food is good and the view is amazing. Especially during sunset. The service needs work, it takes a long time to get service once seated. We had to keep waving down our server. read more

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Had to drop it to 4 stars because they lack on service and kind of feel ignored in a way. Definitely love the food and views and dont forget the wet woodys. All in all a great spot but could step up the service a bit. read more

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Came her for a birthday dinner and got the salmon salad, and when I tell you it melted in my mouth it melted! I haven't had a good salmon salad like that in a long time and that was by far my favorite. From the ingredients to the salmon being cooked perfectly everything was perfect i've been wanting to go back just to get that salad because of how good it was but haven't had the time. If you guys are looking for a good salmon salad this would be the place I definitely recommend. read more

Sparks Water Bar - Salmon salad - Bars Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Well, I guess our days of eating here over! We have gone for years and the food is still the same, Mann never changes, same old, same old! We went the other day for my husband's birthday lunch, with our kids, sat in front of the Cooking station they're in the back! One my grandkids ordered mango smoothies, they were absolutely disgusting, and all of them were totally grossed out by it! We had a new server, Ethan and he was helping a girl who was training him, they remade the smoothies to the strawberry ones. They weren't much better but better than the first ones.! the service was so subpar, he would think that Ethan, who is a brand new guy would be really hustle and smiling, we actually had to find them to fix the smoothies! My son ordered a veggie burger, big mistake, while he liked it you can tell it was totally freezer burned, you think that Gordon Ramsay would walk in and go what the hell you can't figure out how to make a veggie burger, but from scratch you have to use these frozen nasty patties? That was not worth it.! I ordered a boring friendship sandwiches because it really wasn't much left on the menu, it was OK. Meat was stringy not too exciting husband ate the other half french fries were ok! My grandkids ordered kids sliders, and I wish I would've ordered those off the kids menu myself because she said they were really good! My daughter-in-law ordered the tacos, she really liked those. My husband also ordered. I think the Korean tacos I'm not so sure but he said they were OK.! but I don't know if the owner passed away or not. I keep asking if they're gonna change the menu, menu is so small this time. I think they shortened it up same items it's boring. I'm done.! We'll find some other nice restaurant to sit at and look outside, you just get tired of the same food tasting the same over and over and order, no specials no varieties no nothing.! I know the owner was really boring when it came to that kind of food and walking around. The restaurant never acknowledged us and we've been going there for years, but he'd go sit with his colonial friends in the corner and whatever.! I haven't seen him in a while so maybe he's gone! Anyways, the staff looks like they're out of the 70s in the back and I'm just bored with it! read more

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Service from Blake was friendly and prompt. Only issue was the burger temp. Was medium, I ordered medium rare. Classic blunder, I was hungry so I ate it and it was fine and tasty, just not right. read more

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I really want this space to be amazing, but... Except from the deck, the view is disappointing. The deck has heat lamps, a cool fireplace and wind shields to help enjoy the water view. The main dining room has a good view of the deck with limited water views. I've never dined upstairs but presume a better view. Service is friendly and attentive. The food alas, is also disappointing. Price and quality are not aligned at all. The crab sandwich has been fishy on two tries with barely warm fries both times. The Lobster Bisque with shrimp was tasty but was either lukewarm to start with or cooled really fast affecting our enjoyment of the dish. A fish full past visit was also poor tasting and had worse texture. A fun filled drinks menu is special but quite expensive too. The location draws people in but unless the kitchen improves taste and timing at least, they won't return. read more

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I wish there was a button for 4.5 stars Food Overall: Extremely hit or miss on the food. We've had some incredible food here, and food we weren't especially keen on finishing but it's hard for us to send things back. Ahi Poke Tacos: Amazing 5/5. Super well balanced on the flavor. Exactly what you want. But you get 3 tacos so sharing with two people is hard and it's pricy for what you get. Shrimp & Lobster Bisque: Delicious, well flavored and creamy but was too salty. I got through it with a lot of water but it was a bummer because I felt like maybe I shouldn't be eating more salt than I need to be. 3/5 Slider Along the Pier: Very tasty mini burgers. No complaints. 4.5/5 - would have been nice to have a variety of flavors like a mini burgers flight. Teriyaki Salmon Salad: 10/5 criminally good. You'll be satisfied at the end of your meal but still feel like you did something healthy for yourself in the process. Always a good choice. Grilled Fish Tacos: 5/5 delicious- also a little pricy for what you get. Buffalo Chicken Sandwich: 0/5 this one is going to be a no from me. All the ingredients on their own are lovely and fresh/ cooked perfectly and then the buffalo sauce is a totally overwhelming flavor that masks all the great ingredients inside. When my husband ordered this he didn't want to finish it or take it home and I ended up sharing my meal with him instead. Ambiance: The inside feels nice but I can't quite put my finger on a design or vibe to it. Really the aesthetics here I feel rely on the huge windows overlooking the beautiful marina. Outdoor seating is lovely - I can't get enough of the view. Warning for the short of height - if you sit at one of the tables next to the windows outside you'll be fighting the black edge of the window for an unobstructed view. Overall I still came here for my birthday lunch because I love the Teriyaki Salmon Salad and coupled with the view, that was exactly the vibe I wanted. read more

Sparks Water Bar - Teriyaki Salmon Salad - Bars Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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I honestly don't recommend this restaurant at all. We went there while visiting Reno and tried a few places this one in Sparks was one of them. The steak was extremely tough and tasted more like boiled meat than grilled. I also had another dish that was supposed to be a fish and shrimp patty, but it was extremely fishy and had a strong unpleasant smell. The only thing I actually enjoyed was the appetizer those long crispy biscuits that you dip into a creamy sauce. That part was really good. overall, I wouldn't come back here again. read more

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The food, service and ambiance are excellent. Never had a bad meal or a bad drink here! Must haves include the coconut shrimp and deviled eggs ap. The teriyaki salmon salad, the scallop and the filet and scampi meals. Just bomb. The boys love the bbq burger read more

Sparks Water Bar - Bars Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Been here a couple times and it does not disappoint! The view from the outside patio is beautiful, overlooking the water. Service is prompt and friendly. I ordered the Korean Short Rib tacos which were absolutely delicious. I also ordered the homemade salt and vinegar chips which come with an incredible dip! It's official that I have to get those chips every time I come - SO GOOD! As for drinks, we had to ask for a beer menu but they do have a few beers on tap. We got the hazy IPA and it was delish. Definitely come here if you're looking for great food with a nice ambiance! read more

Sparks Water Bar - Bars Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Had an absolute fabulous lunch date with my best friend today. We got all dressed up and took our selves out and it did not disappoint! I love how constant the food is! Always amazing and packed with flavor!! Our waiter was so cute and attentive!! Checked on us through out with out being hovering. It was a beautiful day to sit out side, yet we chose a widow seat and enjoyed people watching! Quiet and classy. One of my favorites!!! read more

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I did not have a reservation and I came in for one drink. The host told me I could sit myself outside by the bar. I waited for over 15 minutes and not one person came to see what I was going to order. I almost thought to myself that I saw in the wrong spot. This experience ruined it for me never coming back. read more

We went for lunch and it was amazing. Thomas, our server was great! My dungeons crab sandwich and my husband's prime rib sandwich was great. Fries were crispy and battered just enough, perfect. It's a beautiful view and very nice place. read more

Such a great happy hour spot, definitely recommend going before sunset so you can catch it from the patio for stunning views! Incredibly friendly staff, Blythe was our server and she took good care of us! Food really hit the spot with the crab cakes, lobster deviled eggs, and super crunchy fries! We parked near the Veterans memorial and walked to the Water Bar and back which made the experience even more worth it. Will definitely be back again this summer! read more

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Beautiful view and overall atmosphere on the patio was really nice. I chose this place for a small company dinner during our work trip. Everyone was happy with the food, there were plenty of options for our pescatarian coworker as well. The server was not very attentive, didn't provide any recommendations nor walked us through the menu since it was our first time, and didn't offer more drinks. But overall myself and my coworkers will be back once we're back in town. read more

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"My friend and I originally came in looking for bottomless mimosas, but since they didn't offer that, we were about to head out--until Maddy stepped in. She told us about a drink called the 'Wet Woody' and even brought us a sample, which completely sold us on staying. Honestly, that decision made our whole day. Maddy had such a great, fun vibe and made us feel totally comfortable right away. Because of her, we ended up staying for hours and had an amazing time. She didn't just serve us--she created the experience. If you stop by, definitely ask for Maddy!" read more

Went to the Sparks Water Bar for Mother's Day brunch. Food was mediocre, plates were hot, food wasn't. Both myself and my daughter were served omelets that had extremely runny eggs, not edible. The "chef" that was cooking the omelets, had pimple patches all over her face and they were peeling up, probably due to the heat from cooking. Crab legs were impossible to open and there were no crab claws as advertised. Assorted fruit displays were simply bowls with honeydew, cantaloupe and pineapple that had flavor melded together. The French toast that came from the kitchen was cold, overdone and hard. The desserts all tasted the same...kind of like plastic. Cookies were cut in half, which was weird. The owners grandchildren were literally running throughout the restaurant while people were trying to enjoy some peace and get food from the buffet. Parents didn't seem to think it was a problem as they said and did nothing to stop them. Service was extremely slow and we pretty much felt like we were being ignored. Advertised price was $80 per person, they charged $81 per person. Why not just say that? Way too much money for a terrible meal. Very dissatisfied with the whole experience and will not be going back and will not recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

Sparks Water Bar - Uncooked Omelet - Bars Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Wow! We found this gem through a quick Google search, and it absolutely delivered. We were warmly greeted and given the option to sit inside or outside. Since it was a warm and breezy day, we chose to sit indoors and were promptly served water. Shortly after, Jordan came by to take our drink order. We went with a bottle of the Trefethen Cabernet and it was outstanding. For dinner, my husband had the Korean short rib tacos, and I had the Ahi tuna tacos. We also shared the house salad, which was a perfect portion for two. Dessert was the peppermint stick and cream wafers. It was light, refreshing, and delicious. Every dish was a hit, and we'd easily give the experience 5 stars. Jordan was a rockstar who was attentive, friendly, and full of great energy. If you visit, don't miss the view of Sparks Marina Park Lake. It's absolutely stunning! read more

Sparks Water Bar - Ahi tuna tacos - Bars Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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The great view is just the beginning of the fun @ Water Bar! We had marvelous crab cakes with basil oil dijon horseradish aioli, and cucumber salad!...and coconut prawns with grilled pineapple spiced so perfectly to compliment the prawns (sooo goooood!). Maddi, our server, was not only attentive and helpful, she was fun and even helped us take the best photo in front of the sign! Give that lady a raise! Perfect way to enjoy the lovely sunny weather on the patio! read more

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I've been here a couple of times and always leave happy and full. They have a variety of food to choose from and the view is amazing. Highly recommend sitting outside and come right before sunset! The service is superb! They treat all their customers very well. The only negative part I would have to say are their prices. Their food is good but, nothing crazy. I would say I come here for the view and experience. Will come back! read more

I will start with saying there is NOTHING else like Sparks water bar in the sparks or spanish springs area. The view of sparks marina is so pretty especially during sunset. Add a Wet Willy (alcoholic beverage) and call it a day! All their food items that I have tried are quite tasty. I will say that they are certain days/times where the water bar is packed and service can be questionable, like having to ask more than once for a refill or something needed at your table. With that being said, I still have an enjoyable time with each visit at the water bar. read more

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The ambience is the best thing about this place. There's a nice deck that overlooks the marina. In warm weather, it can feel like vacation. The food is good and for lunch, fairly priced. I had the sliders which were good. The appetizer was salt and vinegar chips with onion dip. The dip has a real good flavor, like Worcestershire or Old bay. I can't quite place it, but it's very good. Service was very welcoming. It's a nice place for lunch. I just hope it's not too good for Sparks read more

Amazing food. Amazing service. Taylor was wonderful. She gave us great recommendations and was super attentive! She suggested the filet and prawns for my husband, I got the pasta with chicken and panchetta, we started with the short rib tacos as our app! They were amazing! And then we finished with the mocha ice cream cake. Loved the ambiance. We got to sit upstairs and had a beautiful view of the mountains and water. It was a wonderful night there! We will be back. read more

First time here and it was a great stop. We came during lunch so it was a bit slower. The weather was gorgeous too. Staff are super friendly, plenty of parking, lots of tables indoors and outdoors. Loved the huge umbrellas over the tables outside. The food was delicious. We had fish tacos (not pictured), prime rib French dip (not pictured), buffalo chicken sandwich with salad, and Korean short rib tacos. It was so good and came out pretty quick. Their house made salt and vinegar chips were pretty good too. They had great selection of drinks and obviously their woody's menu. We will definitely go back to try dinner and to sit on patio during warmer months. After we walked around the marina a bit since it was so nice. read more

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My friend and I came to Sparks Water Bar with one mission: take on the famous "Wet Tail Challenge." From the moment we sat down, the experience was incredible. Prior to starting the challenge we called and talked to Kim who walked us through all expectations to ensure we had the best experience. Sparks water bar was the last stop. Our server Ethan immediately made us feel welcome and celebrated our completion of the challenge explaining everything with enthusiasm. He checked in on us throughout the whole dinner, encouraging us and keeping the energy fun and lighthearted. Manager Kim also stopped by our table and was absolutely wonderful. She made sure we were having a great time and added to the supportive, upbeat atmosphere that made the whole challenge even more memorable. From start to finish we felt educated, supported, and totally taken care of. Whether you're there for the Wet Tail Challenge or just a great meal and amazing service, this place delivers. Huge shoutout to Ethan and Kim for making it such a fun and unforgettable night! read more

Sparks Water Bar - Wet woody - Bars Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

I came in for brunch with a friend a few weeks ago and it started off nicely with a window view of the marina. I was very disappointed with the pace of service and how cold my potatoes were and luke warm eggs benedict. My friend arrived before I did and was seated right away. She was there for about 15 minutes until I made my way to our table. We ordered a bottomless woody and a bloody Mary for myself from the bar then our meals: a chicken and waffles and an eggs Benedict for myself. We received our bar drinks and never got any water. Our server's section filled up and we didn't see him for awhile until our food was dropped off. My potatoes were cold and eggs Benedict was Luke warm. Both big signs that my food was sitting for awhile. My friend had no complaints about their food. I guess our server like our water forget about us and our food or it was just mine. He was nice and the only reason I gave two stars this time around and not one. We over paid for mediocre service and cold food. I would have sent my food back, but our server never checked on us. I took my friend out to celebrate a recent birthday. I didn't want to ruin that for her, but it will be awhile before I come back here again. read more

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Had a lovely lunch, the ahi tacos and steamed clams were so so tasty. Loved the salmon salad, and the French dip was 10/10. Staff was friendly and polite, and refilled waters / checked in often. The view of the mountain and water was such a treat after the snow storm. Drinks were great too! read more

Sparks Water Bar - Pork n Mary ~ Bloody Mary with the fixins - Bars Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Took the family back to celebrate a special event. We had a great time, kids even got some fun mocktails to go with their meal. Ambiance was absolutely great coming just before sunset, what a gorgeous patio to watch the sun go behind the mountains on.... We had some of the Trader Vic's Mai Tai's with our meals which were pretty great and then got one of the blended macadamia Wet Woody's. That my wife did not like personally, but I love it so I can't fault them for it. As far as service, 10/10. Our waiter was extremely friendly and helped us navigate not only the food menu but the drink offerings. For sure going to come back next time we want to enjoy a killer view and some sun rays. The food... Highly recommend the Ahi Tacos appetizer, really fantastic flavors packed in there. The kids burger was surprisingly great, and the onion rings and fries were nice and crispy. Hands down the best thing on the table was the scallops. Really fresh and perfectly cooked scallops, and the crab risotto it was nestled on, AWESOME! Next time I have my eyes on the Korean taco appetizer. read more

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Great lunch with a view complete with a walk around the marina when you're done! Salmon salad was excellent! read more

Sparks Water Bar - Bars Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

The food and drinks came out quickly. I was grateful the were right next to my Airbnb. It would've been nice to eat on the patio looking over the lake. It was quiet but we came towards closing time. The food was fantastic and my group shared all food. I truly enjoyed the deviled eggs (however the price really doesn't justify the amount of food you get.) read more

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My family and I went to sparks water bar for some drinks and appetizers and we were blown away by our experience! We had the kindest server, Blythe, who went above and beyond for us. We let her know it was our anniversary and she made us feel so special. She comped us a dessert and then also gave us a card that was signed by her and multiple members of the staff wishing us a happy anniversary, along with a coupon for a future visit. SO sweet! We ordered the poke tacos which were delicious as always. So much fish and such a great balance of flavors throughout. The lobster deviled eggs have so much flavor and the truffle really sets them apart. The lobster bisque was rich and creamy, always a hit. We have always loved sparks water bar but Blythe (who really deserves a raise) really took it to the next level with her kindness. Thank you!! read more

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