The story
Anthony's Chophouse sits at 1100 Nugget Ave. in Sparks, Nevada — close enough to Reno to draw the city's most discerning diners, yet with a destination feel all its own. The restaurant has earned Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence for 2024, a recognition that speaks directly to the depth and curation of its wine program and its commitment to pairing great bottles with great food.
The menu spans two pillars: the bold, fire-driven tradition of a classic American steakhouse and the lighter, precise pleasures of quality seafood. That combination — prime cuts alongside carefully sourced fish and shellfish — gives Anthony's Chophouse a range that few single-concept restaurants can match. It's the kind of place where a table can split between a dry-aged steak and a fresh seafood plate without either diner compromising.
The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence is not handed out for a short list of crowd-pleasers. It signals a program with genuine breadth, thoughtful selection, and bottles that complement the kitchen's output. At Anthony's Chophouse, that means guests arriving for dinner have real options — whether they're reaching for a bold Napa Cabernet to stand up to a ribeye or a crisp white to lift a seafood course.
For an evening anchored in well-sourced ingredients, attentive service, and a wine list with credentials to match, Anthony's Chophouse delivers without pretense.
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