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Fairchild's Oyster Bar

407 N Virgina St, Reno, NV 89501
(800) 687-8733
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Ranked #58 of 517 restaurants in Reno
4.0 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Cuisines: Seafood
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Folsom, California
Senior Contributor
49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The Dungenous Crab cocktail was the best I had ever ordered---even better than Scomas on the wharft in SF. The seafood stew with oysters, shrimp and fish came in a lobster bisque type broth that was made you use your bread for every drop. More

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Clear Lake Shores, Texas
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We were so tired from the plane ride, but didn't want to go to sleep in the middle of the afternoon. Their specialty is a soupy/stewy thing with fresh fish of your choosing and it was excellent. So was the waitstaff. Recommend. More

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East Tennessee
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Wonderful seafood dishes!! Daily specials are great. Not real happy about everyone walking by while I eat but it was worth it. More

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Sonora, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Nothing fancy about this restaurant. I was mostly disappointed by the service. Our waitress appeared to hate her job. More

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San Antonio
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108 reviews 108 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

We had the mixed seafood Pan Roast.... one of the best meals I have ever had. The pan-roast was simply amazing. The service was mid-par to ok. Our waitress was in a rush as the place was packed, but the bus-boy kinda took her place and kept our glasses full and plates cleared. The food definately gets a 10 as... More

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Bishop, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

I stopped by here to get a quick bowl of soup and a salad for lunch. I sat at the table for over 10 minutes before anyone came by to take a drink order. It took over a half hour to get my chowder, which wasn't stellar. The waitress never even came back until I was done and waiting for... More

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Kapolei, Hawaii
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

Every year we visit Fairchild's for dinner. The prices are fair and the food is pretty good. We were a little disappointed this year because the food didn't taste as good as it did last year. Don't get me wrong, the food was still good but not as good as last year. The host and the waitress were very good.... More

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minneapolis
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Seated by the head cook and ostracised by the waitress we took a seat at the counter. Conversed with the head cook...great guy to talk to. The food is excellent(mussels on the half shell with cilantro and marinara). In my limited time in Reno, I would definitely eat here again and enjoy some warm sake with another entree. Bypass the... More

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San Francisco, California
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

I always look forward to Reno because of this restaurant, however, I was so disappointed and saddened on our last trip. Our favorites are the ultimate pan roast, the fish and chips and the oyster shooters. The ultimate pan roast came with bad mussels and the fish was soggy. Though the fish were replaced, the 2nd serving still came soggy.... More

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Bellevue, Washington
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

I LOVE this restaurant!! I go to Reno just for their Seafood Pan Roast. It's the BEST seafood soup I have ever had in my life! They will give you the receipe but I cannot master it like they make it. Sit at the bar and watch them if you can. They will even give you the receipe but without... More

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