The story
Biggest Little Steakhouse sits on South Virginia Street in Reno, Nevada — a straightforward address for a restaurant that has earned genuine recognition. The house wine program holds a 2024 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, a distinction that signals not just a well-stocked cellar but a considered approach to pairing the bold flavors of a steakhouse table with wines chosen to match.
The Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator is not handed out casually — it reflects a list with real depth, variety, and thoughtful curation. For a steakhouse, where a well-aged red alongside a properly rested cut of beef is one of dining's simpler pleasures, that kind of wine program matters. It places Biggest Little Steakhouse among a select group of American steakhouses where the glass receives as much attention as the plate.
Open for both lunch and dinner, the restaurant serves the Reno community and visitors alike throughout the day. The name itself is a nod to Reno's long-standing civic nickname — "The Biggest Little City in the World" — grounding this steakhouse firmly in its hometown identity. It's the kind of place where the setting feels right for a midday meal or an unhurried evening out, with a wine list that gives you good reason to linger.
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