New Year’s Eve and the first day of 2026 arrive next week.
Dining is a central part of New Year’s Eve celebrations, and many people may be wondering which restaurants are offering special menus for the holiday. Others may be wondering where they can grab a bite to eat on New Year’s Day, when many businesses are closed.
Whether people are looking for a gourmet dinner to sample as part of their New Year’s Eve celebration or are wondering which eateries are open on Jan. 1, the Reno Gazette Journal has compiled a list of which restaurants are open and closed on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Will restaurants at Reno-Tahoe casinos and resorts be open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day?
Many casinos and resorts in Reno and Lake Tahoe are open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, and several offer special holiday menus. The eateries with specials include:
- Atlantis
- Bonanza
- J Resort
- Legend’s Bay Casino
- Peppermill
- Western Village
For more details, including what is on the special New Year’s menus and hours for casinos and hotels, check out the RGJ hotel-casino New Year’s dining guide.
Will the Gar Woods Grill and Pier Restaurant be open on New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day?
Yes, the Gar Woods Grill and Pier Restaurant at 5000 N. Lake Blvd. in Carnelian Bay near Lake Tahoe will be open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The Tahoe restaurant is offering a special menu for New Year’s Eve on Dec. 31 along with a champagne toast at midnight…