Is Louis' Basque Corner Still Open? Update (Reno, NV)

Current status

As of September 2026, Louis' Basque Corner is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Primary source
Yelp ·
Secondary source
louisbasquecorner.com

Last verified

What the source shows: A Yelp listing updated August 2026 and the restaurant's own website show Louis' Basque Corner still operating at 301 East 4th Street.

  • Season / episode Season 9, Episode 3
  • Original air date
  • Address 301 East 4th Street, Reno, NV 89512

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

For Globetrottin', Guy Fieri joined the communal long tables at Louis' Basque Corner, a downtown Reno institution serving Basque classics like rabbit stew, poulet basquaise and the restaurant's signature Picon Punch cocktail. Louis' Basque Corner has served Fourth Street since 1967, a tradition rooted in the area's historic Basque-American sheepherding community. Louis' Basque Corner remains open at 301 East 4th Street, according to its own website (louisbasquecorner.com), which describes itself as the home of the world famous Picon Punch. A Yelp listing updated 2026-08 shows more than 600 reviews at the same address, indicating the restaurant is still active despite periodic customer questions online about its hours.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 9, Episode 3
Original air date
Episode title
Globetrottin'
What was featured
Basque classics like rabbit stew and Picon Punch at communal tables
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Louis' Basque Corner

Frequently asked questions

Is Louis' Basque Corner still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Louis' Basque Corner is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Louis' Basque Corner after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

For Globetrottin', Guy Fieri joined the communal long tables at Louis' Basque Corner, a downtown Reno institution serving Basque classics like rabbit stew, poulet basquaise and the restaurant's signature Picon Punch cocktail. As of September 2026, Louis' Basque Corner is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Louis' Basque Corner located?

301 East 4th Street, Reno, NV 89512. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Louis' Basque Corner?

Season 9, Episode 3 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired May 10, 2010. The episode is titled “Globetrottin'”.

What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

A Yelp listing updated 2026-08 shows more than 600 reviews at the same address, indicating the restaurant is still active despite periodic customer questions online about its hours. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Visit info

Address
301 East 4th Street, Reno, NV 89512
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
louisbasquecorner.com

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