Bistro Napa

(wait … wasn’t I in Reno?)

I was! Who knew? Go to the Atlantis Casino Resort and Spa and you are taken into a paradise of softly glowing lights against golden mirrors, exquisite food, large wine list, and sugar-coma inducing desserts (it’s a good thing!).  Welcome to Bistro Napa.

Now, since I’m from Southern California and am quite familiar with the draw and beauty of Napa, I was curious how this Reno restaurant would pay tribute to their namesake.  Bistro Napa took their inspiration and made it their own; it was unique, bringing the loveliness of Napa to the city of Reno, a new experience for their customers.

 We started with the Ahi Tacos that were served with two kinds of fresh salsa and fried slices of avocado (wow!).  The spicy and clean taste of the fish tacos combined with the creamy and crispy avocado is a mouthful of perfect pairing.  Following our Ahi Tacos, came the Pan Roasted Sea Bass plated on top of a bed of cranberry wild rice and roasted veggies.  With a hint of the browned herb butter, the firm texture of the sea bass coupled with the sweet and hearty rice and veggies, made just a delightful dish! I was so supremely happy with what we ordered!  But I must say the highlight of the evening was our dessert.  Called the Classic Mountain of Strawberry Shortcake, my oh my, it was spectacular.  The strawberries almost sparkled in every sweet and succulent bite!  I know most of you have had strawberry shortcake, but not Bistro Napa’s version of strawberry shortcake.  It’s worth traveling to Reno just for this cake!  Mouth-watering.

Oh!  To close out our experience, our waiter brought over a sampling of their homemade Cotton Candy.  Ahh!!! This was what has been missing from my life and any carnival experiences I’ve had.  So this was what cotton candy was supposed to taste like.  Goodness me, I’d eat that every day!  Light, frothy, and perfectly pink, it melts in your mouth the moment it touches your tongue.  Seriously, should you visit Reno, you must visit this restaurant.  Your tummy will be very happy!

P.S. While not my thing, Bistro Napa also features Reno’s only raw seafood bar! Woohoo!