Cactus Creek Prime Steakhouse

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Prime Steakhouse with Serious Credentials

Situated inside the Bonanza Casino on North Virginia Street, Cactus Creek Prime Steakhouse has built a reputation that extends well beyond the casino floor. The room carries a Southwestern character — warm, considered, and comfortable — and the kitchen's focus is unambiguous: USDA Prime-grade beef, prepared fresh daily from the finest available ingredients.

That commitment has earned recognition from some of the most respected names in dining. Wine Spectator has granted the restaurant its Award of Excellence, and Nevada Magazine has voted it Best in Nevada for a decade running. More recently, Cactus Creek received the DiRōNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America) Achievement of Distinction in Dining Award, a distinction reserved for restaurants that demonstrate culinary innovation, impeccable service, and a memorable atmosphere across the board.

What's on the Table

The steakhouse opens Thursday through Sunday, with a Prix Fixe menu running from 4 to 5 PM — a three-course experience at $39 that pairs an entrée with a glass of Bonanza Cabernet (crafted by Chuck Wagner of Caymus Vineyards) or a Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay, plus dessert. Entrée choices include USDA Prime Rib with garlic potato purée, a crispy Chicken Schnitzel finished with Dijon Beurre Blanc, and Linguine and Mussels in a creamy garlic butter sauce.

Monthly specials push the menu further. Current highlights include Blackened Sea Bass with garlic compound butter and rice pilaf, a slow-cooked Duck Confit over garlic mashed potatoes, and lobster-filled ravioli in a creamy vodka marinara. The kitchen clearly ranges beyond the expected steakhouse repertoire while keeping its identity intact.

A happy hour runs Thursday through Sunday from 3:30 to 5 PM, with 50% off select drinks and bites — making the lounge a natural first stop before dinner.

The Experience

Guest feedback points consistently to the full picture: dishes like Scallops, Pasta Del Mar, and Wagyu Meatloaf alongside attentive, personable service and a room that feels "artful and captivating." For private parties or groups that need flexibility on timing, the team is reachable directly by phone.

For Reno, this is the steakhouse that keeps showing up when the conversation turns to where to go for a genuinely special dinner.