I was able to get a bar spot overlooking the river which was a very pleasant view. The burger was really good and I loved the branding on the bun. The sweet potato fries were amazing, perfectly my style that I enjoy. The Ribs I think would have been really good had they not charred them way too much, it was really unfortunate. We luckily went during an off time so didn't have to co tend with a lot of people. The service was friendly which I always appreciate. I would go back for the burger and fries. read more

1882 Bar & Grill - Burger and 1/2 Rack of Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Truckee, California

I dunno what was going on here today, but there was definitely some friction between myself and the staff, as it seems everyone I interacted with, inside and out, was being rather abrupt or abrasive. I can hope that maybe it was one of those days. But the encounters just didn't leave a good impression. The outside deck was nice, though crowded, and I had my table moved around by the staff a few times to accomodate more customers, which meant playing musical chairs for us to stay out of the sun. The place is also very easy to walk up to. Since it's Truckee, just find parking where you can and just enjoy a stroll. As for the food, it was pretty good. One of my companion liked her turkey burger. The veggie kabob sides were decent, if rather unseasoned. And another friend and I split a BBQ sampler platter. The pulled pork was amazing, the tri tip was decent, if a little dry, and the chicken was definitely quite good and tasty. And the sides it came with, onion rings and slaw, were alright, too. My main complaint is the serving size, as for two people I felt it was kind of small for the price we paid, even considering this is Truckee and we pay higher prices here all around. But when your side of onion rings consists of exsctly FOUR small onion rings...... All told, it was an OK spot. What nitpicks I have aren't the most glaring, but my experience sort of makes me disinclined to swing by again when there are other options around. read more

The 1882 Deck is one of our favorite places to unwind in Truckee! We love stopping by for a drink while taking in the beautiful views of the Truckee River. It's so much fun watching the rafters launch or float, it makes for the perfect afternoon. The staff are always friendly, welcoming, and attentive, which is one of the reasons we keep coming back. On this visit, we ordered the Moscow Mules, and they were absolutely delicious and definitely packed a punch! They were worth every penny. The food is excellent too, making it a great place for lunch or simply drinks and appetizers. If you enjoy soaking up the sunshine, the outdoor deck is the perfect spot. Our favorite seats are at the corner of the outdoor bar, where you get a fantastic view of the river and can watch all the activity on the water while sipping your cocktails. read more

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My family had a mini reunion in Truckee last week and our first meal together was at this restaurant. Although we arrived with no reservations (rookie move for a large group), we were fortunate to have been able to receive indoor seating right away. The service overall was really great and they checked up on us regularly and were on top of all of our orders. My only gripe is that this is a barbecue restaurant, and I felt that my barbecue platter had quite a bit of dry meat on it. The barbecue sauce did allow a reprieve from the dryness, but other than that everything else was great! Something that surprised me the most was how much I loved the vegetable skewer that was one of my side dishes! It had a delicious char from the barbecue, and all of the vegetables were in season and fresh. I would definitely be willing to give them another chance on my next trip to Truckee. read more

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

Stopped by for dinner after a nice stroll in downtown truckee. We were sat right away at a spot overlooking the river on the patio. The perfect seating! Service was very friendly and quick. All the food tasted so good and the meat was all very tender! We definitely will be back for the views and BBQ when in the area! read more

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Brisket is delicious! Nice homely American establishment. Service was great nice and friendly people. read more

1882 Bar & Grill - 1882 bar and grill - 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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Great restaurant with an outside patio overlooking the riverbank in Truckee, California. Wonderful atmosphere with tasty cocktails and wines, appetizers and delicious hamburgers, smoked ribs and chicken with a lot of side dishes to choose from. Our friends were as impressed as we were. Delicious food! I had the hamburger and onion rings, and it was delicious. The waitress was very accommodating and fast. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're ever this way and close to Lake Tahoe. read more

1882 Bar & Grill - Cheddar cheese hamburger with onion rings and house Margarita. Delicious!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Truckee, California

Service was awful. They are way understaffed. Food was OK, not worth the hour wait though.

Love this place. Deck is great to hang out and enjoy the Truckee River. Food is good. Debbie is awesome. We try to go almost every time we are in Truckee read more

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

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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

Charming spot (on the deck) and good (enough) food, albeit about 20-25% too expensive overall for what you get. The service, however, was spot on. The whole staff was very genuinely friendly, down to earth and yet still extremely professional. We will be back for that alone, if nothing else. P.S. PLEASE add more vegetarian options!!! read more

The river view was the only good thing about our lunch. The BLT was the worst I've ever seen. Loaded with very burnt bacon, one piece of limp lettuce and one small slice of tomato on wonder bread. The side salad came with blue cheese dressing that was the color and consistency of white water. Too bad since it's such a great location. read more

This is the only restaurant in Truckee that overlooks the Truckee River. Good food, good service and a great place to stop for a bite.

My whole picky family loves this restaraunt. Today our server was young, and more friendly and seasoned than most we experienced at much more expensive venues. The food and the setting is exceptional. We always try to make our way here when we are in town. You really have to try it for yourself. read more

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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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

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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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

I've been here a handful of times and had a great time with the younger guy and lady, they're wonderful. I went there tonight and the old guy yeld at me before I even got into the bar where he had 2 parties. So sorry to stress you out bud but dog shit service. Learn how to talk to people read more

My friend and I recently planned a lunch together during a very difficult time in our lives. I recently lost my mother, and my friend's father is currently battling cancer. We were looking forward to spending some time together and supporting one another. Unfortunately, our experience at this restaurant was extremely disappointing. When we arrived, there were approximately 10 available seats, and no one appeared to be waiting ahead of us. A server attempted to seat us, but the bartender loudly stopped her and repeatedly told us that there were four people ahead of us. The interaction felt unnecessarily hostile and embarrassing. Rather than being treated with courtesy and respect, we were met with rudeness and what felt like a deliberate effort to prevent us from dining there. The bartender's tone and behavior were unprofessional and unwelcoming. We left feeling humiliated and wondering why we were treated so differently. As longtime residents of Martis Camp, we have dined throughout the area for many years and have never experienced such poor customer service. A little kindness and compassion would have gone a long way, especially given the circumstances that brought us together that day. Sadly, because of this experience, we will not be returning and cannot recommend this restaurant to others. read more

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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On Saturday July 13th my husband, daughter and were in town shopping and just had a 2 Hour drive . decided to try this restaurant it was packed, which was fine , middle aged blonde haired lady walks in between us twice without saying hello and was very-rude. finally, second time she walks between us she says I'll be right with you rudely.. she was doing us a favor . that was enough for us ,walked across the street to the diner, which employees were very pleasant and were nicely greeted with good service! Rip 1882! read more

We came here for the river view and that's why at least it receives 2 stars. The slider plate was extremely overpriced for what you receive. There were 3 dinner rolls with a tiny bit of meat in each. The wedge salad would have been good except the blue cheese dressing was so thinned out it was like water. Service is polite but slow. Better choices in the area. read more

Food is good nothing crazy. The view of the river makes up for the very slow service and mediocre food.

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

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

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

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

Would recommend, although the menu prices that are in the photos are not the same as in the restaurant Friendly staff and a nice atmosphere read more

1882 Bar & Grill - Tri tip burger and the brisket off the off the grill and a deschutes beer on draft - Barbeque Near Me - Truckee, California

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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