Our 23rd annual readers’ survey results are here! This survey has changed as the years have gone by, but one thing stays the same: people are passionate about their choices. This year’s results look a little different than past years, yet there are many constants. Our readers have grown and changed, so the Best of 2020 reflects those differences, but fear not as many old favorites are still well represented.

Once again, we have some terrific prize packages to thank eight lucky winners for taking the time to vote. Our sponsors this year are all from southern Nevada, and to them, we say a hearty thank you. We’re so happy to share your amazing businesses with our readers.

To all our winners, congratulations!

Renee Guglielmetti, Sam, John Bentham, Richard Reyes, Zhaklin Lappas, Janet Slough, David Corgan, and Ash Rebosa

Thank you to our sponsors!

Adrenalin Rush

Rural

Be the Engineer Experience
Nevada Northern Railway
Ely

North

Soaring NV
Minden

Ultimate Rush
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
Reno



Flightlinez Bootleg Canyon

South

Flightlinez Bootleg Canyon
Boulder City

SlotZilla Zip Line
Las Vegas

Basque Restaurant

Rural

The Star Hotel
Elko

North

Louis’ Basque Corner
Reno

South

Barcelona Tapas
Las Vegas

Bar

Genoa Bar © Eric Cachinero

Rural

Genoa Bar
Genoa

North

Death & Taxes
Reno

South

The Dorsey Cocktail Bar
The Venetian
Las Vegas

Brewery/Distillery

Rural

Bently Heritage
Minden

North

Great Basin Brewing Co.
Reno/Sparks

Tenaya Creek Brewery

South

Tenaya Creek Brewery
Las Vegas

Buffet

Rural

Rum Jungle
Casino Fandango
Carson City

North

Toucan Charlie’s
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
Reno

South

Bacchanal
Caesars Palace
Las Vegas

Casino

Rural

Hotel Nevada
Ely

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

North

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
Reno

South

The Venetian
Las Vegas

Casino Restaurant

Rural

Katie’s Country Kitchen
Carson Valley Inn Casino
Minden

North

Atlantis Steakhouse
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
Reno



CUT by Wolfgang Puck

South

CUT by Wolfgang Puck
The Venetian
Las Vegas

Comedy Club

Rural

Carson Comedy Club
Carson City Nugget
Carson City

North

Laugh Factory
Silver Legacy Resort Casino
Reno

South

Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club
The Linq
Las Vegas

Entertainment/Nightclub



Losers’ Lounge

Rural

Losers’ Lounge
Riverside Resort Casino
Laughlin

North

LEX
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
Reno

South

Electra Cocktail Club
The Venetian
Las Vegas

Family Outing

Rural

Nevada Northern Railway
Ely

North

Lake Tahoe

South

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Fine Dining

Cellblock Steakhouse © Sydney Martinez/Travel Nevada

Rural

Cellblock Steakhouse
Jailhouse Motel/Casino
Ely

North

Atlantis Steakhouse
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
Reno

South

Bouchon
The Venetian
Las Vegas

Golf

Rural

White Pine County Golf Course
Ely

North

Lakeridge Golf Course
Reno



Bear’s Best Las Vegas

South

Bear’s Best Las Vegas
Las Vegas

Italian

Rural

Luciano’s
Elko

North

Johnny’s Ristorante
Reno

South

Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano
The Venetian
Las Vegas

Mexican

Chihuahua’s Cantina & Grill

Rural

Chihuahua’s Cantina & Grill
Winnemucca

North

Los Compadres
Reno/Sparks

South

Lindo Michoacan
Las Vegas

Museum

Rural

Nevada Northern Railway
Ely

North

Nevada Museum of Art
Reno

South

The Mob Museum
Las Vegas

Outdoor Activity

Rural

Hiking

North

Lake Tahoe



Rail Explorers

South

Rail Explorers
Nevada State Railroad Museum
Boulder City

Pizza

Rural

Old Nevada Pizza
Hawthorne

North

Blind Onion Pizza & Pub
Reno/Sparks

South

Evel Pie
Las Vegas

Restaurant

Rural

Kerouac’s
Baker

North

Great Basin Brewing Co.
Sparks/Reno

Gold ‘N Silver Inn
Reno

South

Hell’s Kitchen
Caesars Palace
Las Vegas

Shopping

Rural

C Street
Virginia City

North

The Summit Reno
Reno

South

Fashion Show Mall
Las Vegas

Spa

Rural

Casablanca Resort Casino Spa
Mesquite

North

Spa Atlantis
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
Reno

South

Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa
Las Vegas

Wedding Venue

Rural

Genoa



Lavender Ridge

North

Lavender Ridge
Reno

South

Little Church of the West
Las Vegas

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