I started with the Chili Cup Fanatic and immediately wished I had ordered the bowl--it was that good. The flavor had real depth and tasted like it had been slow-developed, not rushed. Then I had the tri-tip sandwich, and it was excellent. The meat was clearly smoked on site, tender, and perfectly cooked. What I really appreciated was that it wasn't one of those sandwiches where you're wrestling the bread and meat with every bite. It held together, and each bite was balanced and satisfying. The thick onion rings on the side were a great touch--big, fresh, and full of flavor. Simple, but done right. Overall, really solid barbecue and great execution. Definitely a place I'd come back to--and next time I'm ordering the chili bowl. read more

1882 Bar & Grill - Patio on a March sunny day was great! Try and see the beaver across the stream munching on the big tree! - Barbeque Near Me - Truckee, California

This place is awful. We got an entire piece of brisket that was all fat, and the tri-tip was dry, and both were flavorless. The service was lousy. Had to ask for napkins and silverware. We had to have a drink remade, and the beignets came out fully burnt. I would never come to this establishment again. read more

1882 Bar & Grill - Burnt beignets - Barbeque Near Me - Truckee, California

Great bbq , sittin outside lookin at the Truckee river...... what's not to love!! My wife and I ordered the sampler which included 3 meats , we picked ribs, brisket and tri tip. I thought all 3 were very good , with the brisket and ribs being my favorites. BBQ sauce was on point, a little bit of heat but not too hot- really good. My only complaint was only getting one tiny cup of sauce but other than that we loved our lunch by the river and can't wait to come back soon! read more

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10/10 Bloody Mary with a view! If you're lucky you'll get to see the marmot family! If you like your Bloody Mary with visible herbs get this! There's even dill in it! The onion rings are 12/10!!!!! The zucchini fries are rly good too! read more

1882 Bar & Grill - Zucchini fries and 1882 Bloody Mary - Barbeque Near Me - Truckee, California

Location on the water is great. I've been here twice, dined in once and outside on the second visit. There is a little seating area on the water. Checking in for a seat can be a bit confusing but someone will eventually help you out if you're lost. They have a small selection of beers on tap & a decent cocktail list. We ordered the slider trio and everyone of them was great! Service was attentive and gracious. read more

1882 Bar & Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Truckee, California

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What a gem! The food and service are great and the view is spectacular, overlooking the Truckee River. Our family of 4 loved the Brisket sandwich, Brisket Plate, Tri-tip plate, and burger. The sweet potato fries are some of the best I've ever had. It's a very short (200 feet) walk across the railroad tracks to the restaurant. Run, don't walk! read more

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5 stars for the outdoor seating by the river. Service was friendly and quick. I loved the skeleton cocktail! Potato skins were a bit overcooked but still good. read more

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Wow! This place has it all! Delicious roasted and barbecued meats, platters, or sandwiches, burgers, fries, onion rings, salads, you name it. Service is attentive without being smothering, and they all are out to make sure you're having the best dining experience. That includes the server, the bartender, the expo, everyone. On top of all of that, they have a deck dining area overlooking the Truckee river. It's the trifecta of: food, service, and ambience. And the last two wouldn't matter if it didn't start with the food. Tri- tip: awesome. Burger: awesome. Brisket: the best and most tender brisket I've had in quite a long time. Everyone at the table raved about it. Onion rings are crispy, beer battered and delicious, fries come a couple different ways, and are all very tasty. And all of the barbecued meats can come either as a platter or as a sandwich. Cocktail and beer menu is complete without being overwhelming. Grab a snack and a tasty drink and sit out by the river, and you'll be glad you made a stop here. Don't sleep on 1882. read more

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Really nice setting just above the river, good food-we especially like the potato skins, friendly staff. I almost hesitate to write a review because I enjoy how low key it is. read more

Love this place !! Always my go to!! Server knows me now and just asks if I want the usual lol read more

Had a brisket plate and it was really really good. Best restaurant brisket I've had in a while. Sides were good too. Cool little restaurant with a nice patio right on the river. read more

Lots of Truckee history with 1882! This operation runs a bnb upstairs and restaurant downstairs and then more tables out on the deck by the Truckee River. The food was good (chicken club and burger with shared chop salad). Moscow mule was excellent. Vibe is cool with great music in the background. Get to the deck before 12 noon for choice seats. read more

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We ordered the sampler with tri-tip, brisket and ribs. Tri-tip was awesome, brisket was good although dry, ribs were awful (so bad we only ate one. Service was exceptional. read more

Poor service, had an hour wait. Had to repeat orders multiple times. The orders came in wrong. Meat portions were different per plate- some had small amounts of meat and when complained they just said we had the same "type" of meat. The meat was also cold. Next day some members woke up feeling sick. They added themselves extra tip beyond the required large group tip. Server blamed the experience on us showing up during a holiday weekend. read more

Old time feel with cow hide as seat backing. No AC. Patio seating with river view as well.

Really beautiful spot to grab a drink or lunch, especially when you're right on the bar facing the river. The staff have always been friendly and attentive. The food is a little more expensive than I would expect, but that just seems to be the norm for this area. The last time I was in I got a chop salad that was super fresh with lots of veggies, and I do love their chips & salsa - it's got a nice little kick to it. The skeleton is also one of my favorite drinks! read more

1882 Bar & Grill - Chop Salad & Mule - Barbeque Near Me - Truckee, California

Friendly service, very pleasant location, my ribs all but fell off of the bone and were delicious. Surprise high point - the best barbecue sauce I've ever tasted! Perfect balance of sweet, savory, and just the right degree of heat. If they sold it by the jar, I would've taken a couple home. read more

Came here for a BBQ lunch, and will say up front that the ribs and the onion rings were excellent. Ribs had wonderful, smoky flavor, and were tender but still had texture. Onion rings were perfect, crispy and just a little oily. Ordered a coke as they weren't serving beer yet, and the coke was flat. The low rating is purely based on service. We also ordered chicken wings as an APPETIZER. I have a pet peeve that I expect my appetizers to be served before my main course, but the server brought out the ribs first. When asked about the wings, he said he'd have to check. When I pointed out that the wings were on the "appetizer menu," our server looked at me with a blank look, as if the concept was foreign to him. After checking, he came back and said the wings "would be out shortly," so we cancelled the wing order. Again, all I got was a blank stare. He didn't check on our table again, even to refill water on a blistering, hot day. I had to get up to ask for the check. Again, food was very good, so hopefully you'll get a better server and enjoy a great meal on the river. read more

Great food, great service, and great vibes! We tried a little of everything and it was all fresh and authentic! The patio view was so peaceful & relaxing but a little too cold for us, so we chose indoor seating. I'd definitely recommend grabbing some bbq and a drink if you're in town! read more

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Good food & fun ambiance. The outdoor patio is a great place to view the river, while you enjoy a meal & drinks. BBQ options are tasty.

Visiting family in Reno and for the first time ever rode bikes along the truckee river to the 1882 B&G. Family run by Matt and Wendy it was awesome fun with their staff David our bartender, Lola our server and the added bonus of having Maggie who is Wendy's sister joining in all the fun. Such an awesome personable place it was like I had been there so many times before yet had not. Everyone was helpful, patient and had great suggestions. Excellent selection the food was flavorful, arrived temperature appropriate, generous portions and the wait was reasonable for the number of guests there. We all received our orders within a good time to be able to Eat together. David knew his way around the spirits they offered and mixed up an excellent Mezcal Paloma For me. Their outdoor area is Right on the Truckee River. Establishment is clean all the way around. Filled with locals and visitors all sharing moments of great food and company. Stories were shared with Matt, Wendy and Maggie about food, drinks, and life. Genuine folks who made a positive impact in our day. Well done and see you next time read more

The perfect post bike ride spot. Frankie and Morgan were delightful - good food, good drinks great ambiance. read more

1882 Bar & Grill - The view overlooking the River. - Barbeque Near Me - Truckee, California

Food was fantastic. Service from Kelly was great. Be sure to cheer from the deck when someone catches a fish in the river! read more

1882 Bar & Grill - Sampler platter - Barbeque Near Me - Truckee, California

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Honestly, one of the best BBQ RESTAURANTS we have had! Honestly, can't believe they are not rated higher. We ordered: The sample platter- brisket, tri- tip, ribs - smoked to perfection. Their bbq sauce is homemade I told GiGi to tell the owner to put it up for retail. It was perfect blend of sweet, spicy, snd smokey. Drinks: The railroad & the skeleton (sub with Tanteo tequila). We loved them and perfect pairing with our BBQ. The ambience was cozy and welcoming. The service from GiGi was fantastic. Thank you again, and we look forward to visiting again. No pictures - it was too delicious & we forgot to snap a photo. read more

Views and ambience are EVERYTHING in Truckee. This place has both! Beer was good, kids menu was perfect for kids, adult food was pretty decent, service was outstanding considering I think two people were covering both decks, the bar and bussing and it was pretty packed... ...but I'll come back for the river every time. read more

1882 Bar & Grill - The kids loved this seating! - Barbeque Near Me - Truckee, California

We stopped by this place after exploring some shops in Truckee and going to the lake. This was a pretty location with a nice patio overlooking the Truckee River. The menu was simple and it made making a decision on lunch easy. The food was delicious with a beautiful presentation and it came out very quickly! We were pleasantly surprised! read more

1882 Bar & Grill - Chicken Club - Barbeque Near Me - Truckee, California

Overall: 3.3 Service: 4 Food: 3 Value: 3 Ambiance: we ate on the deck overlooking the river. Nothing spectacular to look at outside of the rushing river. Just people's backyards and the bridge. Still a great spot to hang out when the weather is nice. Entree(s): Sample plate with tri-tip, brisket and chicken Sides: baked beans and onion rings All the meats that I tried were pretty dry. Luckily the bbq sauce helped add some flavor. I would pass on the baked beans; they're more of a bean soup. The onion rings were the best part. read more

Happen to be in Truckee for the day and stopped in for lunch. Let me start off by saying that the drinks here are next level good, Especially the cats meow cocktail! Wowza! For lunch I ordered the meat plate with the brisket, pulled pork and ribs. I was happy with it just wish the ribs were fall off the bone instead of chewy, that would have sent it over the edge. The pulled pork was sweet not really spicy like it says but it was very good. This meal is a carnivore's delight. The sweet potato fries were phenomenal! I could eat an ungodly amount of them. Just the perfect crispy consistency. These are some of the best I've had they were that good. The Cajun bbq shrimp appetizer was also good, just wish it was spicy. If I see a pepper next to it on the menu I am anticipating some kick but there really wasn't any? Finished the meal off with the beignets, can never really go wrong with fried dough and ice cream;) read more

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Staff was great, service was good, however BBQ was underwhelming. Brisket was tough with lack of taste and seasoning. Tri-tip was dry, although solid smoke ring. Pulled pork was too saucy. Cole slaw and sweet potato fries were good. Not a lot of beer options and no local beers on tap. read more

Great view of the Truckee river. The drinks were good. The food was good. The service was excellent!

Incredible food! Great friendly service. It gives cozy at home vibes! Can't wait to return and checkout the deck and drinks on the river!

Yummy food! The wings and zucchini fries were very tasty, my salad look as was basic, but it's house salad with chicken. The other three people commented their food (burgers and brisket sandwich) was really good, too. Nice view of the Truckee River or you can dine the old Victorian home, now restaurant, were a nice respite for the afternoon! read more

1882 Bar & Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Truckee, California

Solid service on a Monday afternoon after riding Palisades. Rack of ribs with sweet potato fries and Mac & Cheese was "the best combination of food I've ever had in my entire (22 year-old) life," says Jaxon. Brisket sandwich was a 7/10. The tri tip sandwich needed bbq sauce to combat the dryness but the flavor was It's a divy old bar with old wood floors and tables in the deck overlooking the Truckee River. Good stuff for sure. Probably has some good old town energy when packed with folks in the evening. read more

Perfect for a nice cocktail on a sunny day by the river. Amazing views, you might even catch some kayakers zooming by! Cocktails are pricey, but the location and view are perfect. read more

We were cold and hungry after a rainy/snowy day in Truckee and 1882 was the perfect antidote. Cozy and inviting had a delicious turkey burger and Tri Tip Sandwich. Service was amiable and staff were sweet and smiling. read more

Great food, great service from David great outside deck. Brisket sandwich with mac and cheese and 1882 were great

After a day of hiking, this was perfect end to day... if you like BBQ that is! Started off on balcony with great slushy margarita w/ float of chile liquor. We shared a rack of ribs between 4 of us. Two sides come with meal-- had grilled vegie skewers & onion rings-- times 2. Skip Mac & Cheeze-- not much cheese, tho it was fine for our toddler read more

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One of those restaurants that has sub par food at a steep price and gets away with it because it's on a river. Non of the food was hot and the pulled pork was wet slop. The pulled pork was dripping in water, the mac and cheese tasted like nothing, the fries were obviously old and had a hair in them. Service was not good either, as the waitress seemed miserable. I would give the food two stars but for the price, the place gets one. Many better places nearby at a fraction of the cost with actually good food. read more

1882 Bar & Grill - Pulled pork - Barbeque Near Me - Truckee, California

Great view by the river! Food was fantastic. Try to get a spot on the outside deck if you can read more

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We were bar hopping in Truckee after spending two days in Sierraville, CA and thought a nice Bloody Mary on the river sounded fresh. To our surprise, the service was not the friendliest. We almost left upon entering but we stayed and gave it a chance. Trying to make light conversation with the bartendress was impossible. She was grumpy and couldn't wait for her shift to end. That type of honesty kind of put a damper on our moods because we wanted to enjoy ourselves. Anyhoo, we kindly asked for her best Bloody Mary. After taking it outside and sipping on it, I wasn't a fan. Having perfected my Bloodies I guess I can be a snob. The thickness of it was good but was a tad on the mixy side with so many seeds from pepper and pepperoncini's floating around that kept getting stuck inside the soggy straw. I'd also like to be able to taste the vodka for $16 a pop. However, this is my take on it, it is what it is an and I sure enjoyed the view from the outside bar. They have a prime location! read more

1882 Bar & Grill - They were ok - Barbeque Near Me - Truckee, California

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