Grand Sierra Resort and Casino

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Located approximately three miles east of Downtown Reno, Nevada, Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (formerly MGM Grand Reno, Bally's Reno and Reno Hilton) is a destination casino-resort with nearly 2,000 guest rooms and suites, including the AAA Four Diamond A Tower, the Summit Tower, and the Concierge Tower, and 200,000 square feet of meeting and convention space. The 100,000 sq ft gaming floor is the largest casino in northern Nevada and includes 1,200 slot machines, 47 table games, a poker room featuring seven tables, the Infinity High Limit Room, and a Race & Sports Book featuring the 14,200 sq ft William Hill Sports Book. 

The property offers visitors a wide variety of amenities including the 2,500-plus capacity, Grand Theatre, home to Reno-Tahoe’s finest entertainment experience, exhilarating nightlife at the spectacular LEX Nightclub, more than a dozen restaurant and dining options including Charlie Palmer Steak and Lounge, a spa, branded retail shopping, a year-round outdoor pool and fire pit experience, Reno’s largest outdoor ice skating rink, a two-screen cinema, a 50-lane bowling center, adrenaline-pumping rides and an aqua golf driving range. 

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Poker at Grand Sierra

Grand Sierra Resort and Casino Poker Room

Open 24/7, the Poker Room at Grand Sierra is loaded with amenities and has a game for everyone, whether novice or card shark. The 7-table room spreads $1/$2 No Limit, $3/$5 No Limit, $3/$6 Limit, and $4/$8 Limit Hold ‘Em daily and in addition to the variety of games available, GSR hosts a $5k poker tournament on the first Sunday of every month. All welcome, $100 buy-in. There are weekday and weekend tournaments as well as other tournaments. You'll want to check with the poker room for any changes to tournament scheduling or for current promotions. 

Card players enjoy features such as $2 per hour comp rate for live play, free play earnings for Club Grand members, VIP-level treatment for all guests, cocktail service, food tableside, massage, TVs, card shufflers and more. 

Dining & Restaurants

Uno Más Street Tacos + Spirits

The place for street tacos, gourmet tacos and ice cold margaritas.

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Mexico with only the freshest, classic Mexican ingredients prepared using modern techniques. The scent of marinated carne asada in the air. The sounds of Latin America and hand-shaken cocktails.

Experience fire-grilled meats, warm tortillas, freshly made salsa, seasonal vegetables, and delicious drinks. All menu items are made from scratch. Expert mixologists will be preparing margaritas and pouring some of the finest tequilas from around Mexico.

Johnny Rockets

• Serving: Fast Food, Burgers

Located next to The Pool entrance, the famous international restaurant-diner chain offers all-American food and fun, serving simple, great-tasting food. The menu includes made-to-order hamburgers, crispy fries, classic sandwiches and delicious, hand-spun shakes and malts. 

California Pizza Kitchen

• Serving: Pizza

Located on Restaurant Row at the Grand Sierra Resort, the California Pizza Kitchen serves amazing pizza and much more. The restaurant's innovative menu features hand-tossed artisan pizzas such as the iconic Original BBQ Chicken Pizza and the Carne Asada Pizza, main plates like the 12oz USDA Fire-Grilled Ribeye, healthful Power Bowls, salads and hand-crafted cocktails. 

Round Table Pizza

• Serving: Pizza

It's all about, you guessed it, pizza at Round Table Pizza. Choose one of the classic recipes or create your own by selecting a handmade crust, a sauce and then it gets tricky....choose from more than 20 toppings. Along with pizza galore, enjoy wings, twists and salads. 

Grand Café

• Serving: Cafe/Variety

The family-friendly Grand Café serves just about everything you can think of, when you want it, whether it's a tasty breakfast of omelets, griddle cakes or yogurt, or a filling lunch and dinner, including seasonal salads, artisan sandwiches, and a variety of juicy burgers. Don't forget about the cafe's selection of hand-made desserts, along with a full wine and beer list and specialty cocktails.

Up late? No problem, the cafe is open until the wee hours and the late-night menu is sure to satisfy your every craving, serving everything from tea and cocoa to breakfast favorites or steak and eggs. 

Starbucks at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino

• Serving: Snacks, Coffee House, Breakfast sandwiches, Baked Goods

Open daily, Starbucks at Grand Sierra Resort serves up an array of custom, energy-promoting, drinks including lattes, blended coffees and espresso. As a complement to your hot or cold beverage, guests can also choose from a host of baked goods, breakfast foods, sandwiches and snacks.

Yogurt Beach

• Serving: Frozen Yogurt

Yogurt Beach is a Reno family-owned and operated business serving the highest quality frozen yogurt and custard along with the widest variety of flavors and toppings, including fresh fruit, candy, cereal, nuts, and a wide range of sauces. 

Rim Pan Asian Bistro

• Serving: Sushi, Asian

Rim Pan Asian Bistro at Grand Sierra features specialty menu items from Thailand, Korea, Japan and China. Guests choose from signature dishes including Malaysian-style Curry Chicken, Grilled Salmon and Korean-Style BBQ Short Ribs. And of course, Rim's most popular feature, the full-service sushi bar, where you can enjoy all-you-can-eat sushi including Nigiri, Tamaki, Vegetable Rolls and more. 

Located in the front of the restaurant, the Rim Bar also offers a full sushi menu in addition to a variety of sake, wine (by the glass and bottle), beer and specialty cocktails. 

Port of Subs

• Serving: Deli, Quick Eats, Subs

Port of Subs has more than 40 years of sandwich-making experience and has built a reputation for its delicious, fresh sandwiches and superior service using freshly-sliced, top quality meats and cheeses, freshly-baked breads, and zesty dressings and spices. In addition to tasty subs, choose from also offers breakfast sandwiches, hot sandwiches, fresh salads, chips, an extensive line of deli trays, desserts, and a variety of beverages.

2nd Street Cafe Express

• Serving: Cafe/Variety

Open 24 hours a day, the 2nd Street Cafe Express serves everything from hot breakfast sandwiches and pastries to savory deli sandwiches, soups, fresh-made pizza, and desserts. Need something quick? This is also the place for grab-and-go salads, sandwiches and more. 

Charlie Palmer Steak

• Serving: Steakhouse

Charlie Palmer Steak uses Certified Angus Beef USDA prime steaks featuring neo-traditional renditions of American steakhouse classics like a 42oz Porterhouse steak for two and Prime Ribeye, No. 1 grade ahi tuna, house-baked bread and freshly-made desserts. 

Guests can also enjoy hand-crafted cocktails at Charlie Palmer Lounge while they peruse the restaurant menu or enjoy after-dinner drinks. 

The Grand Buffet

• Serving: International

If you can't quite decide on what you're hungry for, the Grand Buffet is the restaurant for you. Featuring a variety of cuisines from all over the world and sauté, meat, Tandori, Pho and other cooking stations, plus a taco bar, prime rib, salad and dessert station, you'll be hard-pressed not to find something you like. Guests also enjoy a pay-as-you-go bar featuring cocktails, beer and wine. 

Hours:

Jamba Juice

Coming soon to the resort's entertainment zone!

Grand Sierra Venues & Hotspots

LEX Nightclub/LEX Ultra Lounge

Northern Nevada's premier nightclub, LEX Nightclub is an impressive 25,000 square feet of good times, featuring three full-service bars, 33 VIP tables and plenty of deluxe amenities. 

Meeting friends for a night at the club? LEX Ultra Lounge is the perfect place to grab a cocktail before a night of dancing. Enjoy premium drinks on Throwback Thursdays and Comedy Happy Hour on Fridays.

Dress code enforced: Upscale fashionable attire permitted.

LEX Ultra Lounge:

Fri & Sat: 8pm–2am

LEX Nightclub:

For current hours check with staff. 

Grand Theater

This modern concert venue occupies nearly an acre of space and has a 2,700-plus capacity and features an orchestra pit that can accommodate more seating, or create a standing area right in front of the stage for high-energy concerts. The theater also has exclusive VIP booths featuring personal bottle and beverage service, artist dressing rooms and lounge. 

The Reno venue has played host to musicals, dance performances, orchestras, and Grammy award-winning musical artists. 

Box Office Hours:

Fri & Sat 9am - 9pm

Sun, Mon, Wed & Thurs 11am - 7pm

 

Meeting & Event Space

Grand Sierra Resort features over 200,000 square feet of customizable meeting space and more than 45 breakout rooms (in a separate wing) to accommodate groups ranging from 10 to 4,000 people. The resort's award-winning chefs and catering department ensure every event is perfectly planned and the on-site audiovisual specialists deliver even the most elaborate presentations. The one-of-a-kind Grand Wedding Chapel offers three wedding packages, reception, and catering options to suit your needs. 

Bars & Lounges

Whether it's the start of your night or the end of it, the Grand Sierra Resort's bars and lounges' happy hour deals, live entertainment, and extensive snack and drink menus have something for every outing. Check out the following spots on your next visit:

• Fat Tuesday- located near the pool, serving the best daiquiris and other frozen cocktails. Drink, dance and get loose. Open daily check with staff for current hours. 
• Charlie Palmer Lounge - upscale lounge perfect for sipping cocktails and mingling, with full Charlie Palmer Steak menu available during restaurant hours. Check with staff for current hours. 
• Race and Sports Bar - located inside the William Hill Race and Sports Book serving an excellent selection of drinks, food, and betting. Hot dog cart during sporting events and line dancing on the weekends. Open daily. check with staff for current hours. 
• Crystal Lounge - the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail and mingle and enjoy local music. Open daily. Check with staff for current hours. 
• Rendezvous Bar - located beside the escalators to the Spa Level and the elevators to the guest rooms, is a quick find to meet up with friends and family for beers, well-drinks, and built-in video gaming machines. Open 24 hours.
• Center Bar - located in the heart of the casino floor, serving a great selection of beers and cocktails and games at the bar. Open 24 hours.
• Infinity High Limit Bar - located in the center of the High Limit Infinity gaming area, serving a selection of beer and cocktails with bartop gaming. Check with staff for current hours. 

The Vista Lounge

A hotel amenity, the Vista Lounge features a relaxed environment where you can prepare for the day. Offered to Concierge Tower guests (as an add-on at the time of booking) with rooms located on floors 25 through 27, and offers:

• Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast (waffles, fruits, cereals, pastries, juices and hot beverages) and non-alcoholic beverages
• In-room entertainment featuring WiFi and computer stations with internet access
• Large HD TVs
• 1,218 square feet of space
• Sierra and downtown Reno views

Grand Sierra RV Parking

Grand Sierra RV Park offers all the conveniences you'll need during your stay, such as a general store, restroom and shower facilities, and oversized pull-through spaces for those big rigs. And best of all, you're just a short walk from poolside reclining, gourmet dining, world-class shows, amazing family activities like ice skating, bowling and so much more. The RV Park features 30 amp and 50 amp, 60ft pull-through spaces, as well as 30 amp, 30 ft back-in spaces and 30 amp, 40ft back-in spaces.