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Nestled in the tall pine trees off Mount Rose highway is hidden Reno's Sierra Solitaire Restaurant. Known until 2005 as the "Galena Forest Restaurant", the restaurant changed owners and names in 2005.  Occasionally, deer nibble on grass outside the restaurant while diners enjoy their meals. The restaurant is beautiful in any season, but winter snow adds to the ambiance.  Sierra Solitaire is a luxury restaurant for romantic dining during any season. 

We paid a visit to Reno's Sierra Solitaire restaurant in May 2005, after the restaurant had been open for only about two weeks.  While the restaurant showed great potential-- our meal did not reflect the restaurant's intended focus of luxury, and quality dining.  Sierra Solitaire is quite formal.  There is extensive wait-staff (and great service!) entirely dressed in tuxedos.  The formal and high degree of service creates an atmosphere and expectation of an excellent meal. 

Sierra Solitaire's menu in Reno is extensive - but confusing.  There are almost 6-8 different entree pages split by fish, chicken, beef, three-course combinations, and table prepared dishes.  There appeared to be great overlap between the menu sections and the menu was somewhat overwhelming in its volume.

Noting that the restaurant was relatively new -- we had a number of issues with our meal that were surprising. 

• Two different soup orders had cooking issues.  An onion soup was served lukewarm; and a lobster bisque with a pastry shell was served with the pastry shell highly under cooked (ie the pastry was still in a dough form).  The restaurant corrected and comped both of these issues.

• An order of shrimp - although presented in an attractive manner - was somewhat undercooked also. 

• A halibut order to be cooked "Veronique" was covered with a great deal of a brown, sugary sauce.  Although this may have been the intended result - the preparation of the fish (amount and sugary nature of sauce) were somewhat surprising. 

• Rice pilaf for the meals was a very basic preparation although tasty.

Our 3rd dining patron had a steak that was excellent.  In general - while it was clear that Reno's Sierra Solitaire restaurant had high intentions and was run by a long time Reno restaurateur-- issues with the kitchen marred our dining experience.  We are confident that over time, this new addition to the South Reno dining scene will build a quality dining experience. 

The restaurant features an excellent and extensive wine list highlighting California red and white wines. 

Directions:

From Reno, take US 395 south. Exit at NV-431 (exit 56) towards Mt. Rose/N. Lake Tahoe. Keep right to head West on 431. Travel 4 miles. As the road narrows to two lanes, restaurant will be on right-hand side.

17025 Mt. Rose Highway Reno, Nevada 89511

(775) 849-2100

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday Bar 4-11pm, Dinner 5-9pm