High Desert Smokehouse

High Desert Smokehouse burns local pinyon and Nevada oak to run a low-and-slow operation out of Sparks. The brisket is the centerpiece and sells out most days before seven. Come before five or call ahead to confirm availability. The sides are treated with the same seriousness as the meat: smoked beans, vinegar slaw without any mayo, and a bacon potato salad that should be required everywhere.

The bar leans bourbon-forward, with a selection of American whiskeys alongside a rotating local beer list. The room is large and informal, with long communal tables and a counter-order setup on weekdays. The outdoor tables run on a first-come basis on weekend afternoons.

Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Catering is available for events with advance notice.