Best Dinner in Carson City
Best of Carson City winners — 2018–2025
Readers of Nevada Appeal have voted annually on Best Dinner in Carson City, NV. This page shows contest winners from 2018 to 2025.
Business information was accurate at the time of voting and may have changed. Businesses move, close, or update their contact details over time.
2025 Winners
First Place
El Aguila Real
Authentic Mexican Food ranging from Fajitas, Enchiladas, Tacos, Mariscos & so much more!
Second Place
Duke's Steakhouse at Casino Fandango
Casino Fandango has redefined gaming in Carson City, Nevada with a wide variety of slot machines, table games, a newly remodeled sports book, award-winning restaurants and bars including Duke's Steak House, Ti Amo Italian Grille, Craft 55, Shinsen Sushi and the Palm Court Grill, meeting and event space, a movie theater multiplex, and a Courtyard by Marriott hotel!
Third Place
Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint
2024 Winners
First Place
Duke's Steakhouse
At Duke's, savor spectacular 28-day dry aged prime U.S. beef prepared to perfection while enjoying our extensive wine selection. The elegant ambience and extraordinary service is yet another reason Duke's is recognized as one of Northern Nevada's premier restaurants and was voted BEST for Steak in Carson City.
Second Place
El Aguila Real
Third Place
Glen Eagles
2023 Winners
First Place
Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint
Second Place
Duke's Steakhouse
At Duke's, savor spectacular 28-day dry aged prime U.S. beef prepared to perfection while enjoying our extensive wine selection. The elegant ambience and extraordinary service is yet another reason Duke's is recognized as one of Northern Nevada's premier restaurants and was voted BEST for Steak in Carson City.
Third Place
El Aguila Real Mexican Restaurant
2022 Winners
First Place
Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint
Second Place
Tee Jay's Corner Cafe
Third Place
Duke's Steakhouse
At Duke's, savor spectacular 28-day dry aged prime U.S. beef prepared to perfection while enjoying our extensive wine selection. The elegant ambience and extraordinary service is yet another reason Duke's is recognized as one of Northern Nevada's premier restaurants and was voted BEST for Steak in Carson City.
2021 Winners
First Place
Duke's Steakhouse
Second Place
Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint
Third Place
San Marcos Grill
2020 Winners
First Place
Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint
Second Place
Duke's Steakhouse
Third Place
San Marcos Grill
San Marcos Grill is family owned and operated and we believe in the importance of family togetherness. For that reason, we offer several large tables to accommodate large groups of people for any occasion, but most importantly, so the whole family can sit together and enjoy everything we at the ‘Grill have to offer.
2019 Winners
First Place
Cafe at Adele’s
Second Place
Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint
Third Place
Duke's Steakhouse
2018 Winners
First Place
Cafe at Adele's
Second Place
Duke's Steakhouse- Casino Fandango
Third Place
Glen Eagles