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Great Gold

4.2 (327 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Casual
Classy
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Barbara S.

What a great restaurant in Truckee! This is a sister restaurant to Tangerine Bistro, also in Truckee. This restaurant group definitely has it figured out! We had an excellent meal and portions were big enough for 2 to share. The focaccia bread, made in house, was warm, fluffy and soft on the inside, with a delicious salty crusty top. The beet salad with grapefruit and the most delightful, out of the ordinary greens, and creamy yet light dressing was fantastic! Then we shared the branzino. So good and fresh! Hubby had to try the cheesecake cannoli, the tube pastry was very crispy (as it should be!) and the filling was decadent and rich. We will definitely return here for another 5 star meal. And a shout out to all the friendly and attentive wait staff and chefs!

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Christine L.

I love love love that there is such a gem in Truckee like Great Gold. The food is amazing - the pizza is incredible, light, thin, soft witu crispy crust. We got the mushroom pizza and the caramelized onions were out of this world. We also got the parpadelle and it was so good too. Vibe is nice, modern, and spacious, but quite loud inside

Chicken Parm Pizza
Anna M.

Came here as my friends and I were headed back from a Tahoe trip. Came here on a Sunday night and the place was packed, I definitely recommend getting a resy if you are in the area! We all got a combo of a bunch of different dishes. We started with the Caesar salad (was amazing!) and the meatballs which were the perfect amount of rich but cozy. For mains we all got an assortment of pasta and shared the special of the night, which was the chicken parm pizza (yum!). I got the rigatoni, which comes in a spicy vodka sauce, which was delicious, rich, and comforting. Overall, I can't wait to come back here! The food, the service, and the quality of the ingredients used were all amazing.

bianca pizza
Ivy K.

Elevated place in Truckee that focuses on farm to table Italian food. Great service and food came out pretty fast even though we had a big party. You can make reservations online beforehand if you have more people. My favorite was the rigatoni, the pasta was perfectly cooked, very saucy and the burrata on top was so fresh. There's little bits of pancetta that just tie everything together.

Tomato bread
Christine S.

The food is amazing. Can't wait to frequent them often in Roseville. Love the tomato and garlic bread and rigatoni à la vodka.

Tomato bread

It was our first time to celebrate our birthdays. The service was great and food as soooo good. We ordered 2 pizza( Marguerite and Garlic creamy sauce with sausage. 2 pasta, Rigatoni and one vegan. They were delicious. We also ordered the tomato Bread that was sooo good. We had an amazing dinner. Would definitely come back again. Also, they comp us $50 GC becoz they can't give us out left over (3 pcs) pizza and small amount of pasta. Some glass broke closed to our food that it wasn't safe to take it to go, they offer a GC or remake the pizza and pasta. . That was really good customer service.

Tagliatelle
Ben H.

We had a "Great" experience at Great Gold. We came in for my mom's birthday dinner. As we sat down, the waiter handed my mom a birthday card, signed by all restaurant staff. That was a nice touch. We shared the prosciutto pizza as an app. The finely sprinkled cheese on the crust was a game changer. Unfortunately the pizza had balsamic on it which I do not like. It did not state it had on the menu, so I probably would have chose another pizza. Everyone enjoyed their entrees. The chicken looked delicious. I ordered the tagliatelle. The pasta was cooked perfectly, portion size was medium- definitely could have kept going! Our hippie waiter was great. He was funny and made the night entertaining. The automatic 6% medical fee is tacky.

Beef carpaccio
Todd E.

This place was hopping on a Friday night! Love the indoor and outdoor setup and the vibe. Like any place going off the hook, it was hard to hear. I couldn't tell if they had some sound absorbing things on the ceiling but if not, maybe an idea? Ok to the food...The beef carpaccio packed a punch of flavor! Especially if you combine the beef, arugula salad, aioli, parm and truffle shavings on the fresh made flatbread in one bite - yum! The brick oven Margherita pizza was very good and I love that fresh ingredient taste. I was torn between pasta or pizza so will have to go back and try some pasta next time. The person next to me had hot salami pizza and that actually looked really scrumptious as well. Grilled broccolini was also good and would recommended - although I would prefer a little more time on the grill to get some char and to make it less al dente. The server/bartender I had, Liz, is probably the friendliest and best customer service I have ever received. 5 Stars for her and she deserves a raise!! I hear they are opening up a second location in Reno at the Rancharra maybe later this year which I am really looking forward to if that is true. I am guessing in the old Grafted location which would be a great choice. Go try this spot and enjoy!

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Literally the best! Everything on the menu is incredible and the staff are fantastic! My families favorite place in Truckee

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Food is fresh. Service is excellent and the ambiance and s perfect . I would highly recommend!!!!

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Awesome food (the aoli sauce served with the arancini is exceptional), awesome service, great music.

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Ask the Community - Great Gold

Is this reservation only?

They take walk ins but it's rare since it's usually booked out at least a week in advance. You may get lucky with cancelations or a less popular time of day/week You could… 

Is there happy hour here like their sister property?

Do they still have vegan options? I see some in older reviews.

I am not sure!

Does your pizza crust have egg in it?

Doubt it. Mediocre pizza at best though the crust was decent.

Are dogs permitted on the patio?

Yes

Do you have gluten free pizza?

Hello, Unfortunately, we don’t offer a gluten free pizza at this time. Possibly soon!

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I recently went to Truckee and tried Old Town Tap. We got there and found spots at the bar really…read morefast. They were playing one of the soccer games on the TVs, which was fun to watch. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and it's actually pretty spacious inside. We did have to wait a little bit to get a menu, but once we got one, we ordered our drinks and food. We got the Margherita pizza, and it was SO good! I loved how crispy the crust was. When you picked up a slice, it didn't just flop over. It stayed nice and crispy. It had so much flavor, and I was seriously so happy with it. I also got the Help Wanted drink, and it was really good too. I think I found my new favorite pizza spot! If you're ever in the area, I definitely recommend stopping by. I'm already planning to go back so I can try more of their pizzas and appetizers!

I'll keep it simple. Good food…read more Decent pseudo-old town vibe. Laughably poor service. It felt more like a bunch of friends hanging out after school, not like employees actually looking after their guests. Definitely got the feeling they'd rather be anywhere else but there. Too busy scrolling on their phones, looking for something to watch on tv, or just chit-chattin it up with each other. Takeaway: No sense that guests are the job. That pattern usually shows up when nobody on the floor is actually running the room. Ownership or management has not decided that service is part of the product. The kitchen is being held to a standard. The floor is not.

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RMU Truckee - Arguably the Best Burger in town... Our Underground Burger

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4.0(208 reviews)
0.7 mi

This was my first trip on this side of town. And I'm very happy to have the experience to eat at…read morethis unique restaurant/bar. When you walk in there's a sign stating come to the bar to order food/drinks. Also sit wherever you'd like. Okay cool did that some tables were dirty but still plenty of space to sit. Staff were very nice and friendly. We arrived in time for happy hour and I'm glad I did. I ended up getting their burger from the happy hour. It was hands down the best burger I've had in a looonnng time. If you're in the area stop by to try the burger. Also the duck fries were also very tasty and unique. Will be stopping here every time I'm in the area. Thanks RMU for the great experience!

I had quite literally the worst experience I've ever had at any establishment in my life at this…read moreplace on Thursday, July 9th. My fiancé and I were celebrating our ENGAGEMENT with a party of 9. We had been looking forward to this place for SO long and were so excited to spend an entire evening here. For VERY important context, both my fiancé and I were restaurant and bar managers for several years. Neither of us have ever raised our voice at anybody working at a restaurant, bar, etc. We are literally an entire crew of service workers or former service workers who are very respectful of the entire industry and its practices. When we walked up, the older blonde woman working the front was extremely hostile and rude from the jump. I was trying to ask questions about the venue, food options, etc before we went in, and she began barking at us for IDs immediately. Not a single hi, welcome in, etc. Just immediately aggressive. My fiancé, who is 27, gave her his Oregon ID. Considering this state is literally a few hours away, you would think they are fairly familiar with this ID, but apparently not! She began aggressively and repeatedly bending the ID to the point we sincerely thought it was going to snap it in half. Despite it being obviously real after looking at it under a light (Oregon has very specific and complicated patterns, it's widely known as the hardest ID to make a fake of), she said she didn't believe that it was real. We were a bit baffled, and insisted it definitely was. She asked my partner what his zip code was, and because we had just moved, he gave her our current zip before realizing she meant the one on his ID. She laughed and said "nope, i'm keeping this! This is a fake". She said because he said the zip code wrong, she wasn't going to give it back. At this point I got angry. I told her that 1. It is 1000% a real ID and 2. It is completely illegal to hold somebody's ID hostage. Her and her coworker got really defensive and told me to "just calm down" despite her continuously bending it and laughing. She kept saying "I'm allowed to keep it if it's fake" which it WASNT. It is completely illegal what she was doing. This is THEFT OF PROPERTY, so I was absolutely not going to calm down. My fiancé called his parents to hopefully get a photo of his passport to diffuse the situation. The older woman who was holding us hostage demanded to TAKE HIS PHONE and speak to his mom. She then grabbed it and walked all the way down the sidewalk, spinning around and giggling. It was one of the most bizarre things I had ever witnessed, and frankly, we believe she was intoxicated. Her coworkers looked incredibly embarrassed and wouldn't even make eye contact with us. She finally came back and we took the ID and phone back from her. She never once apologized for stealing our property, almost breaking it, and falsely accusing us of committing a crime. Not even an inkling of remorse. Just giggling. I told her how absolutely unprofessional and illegal everything she just did was. Luckily, we have legal resources that we will absolutely be exploring this week, because no patron deserves to be held hostage, have their property stolen, and not even receive an apology. Not only did RMU tarnish what was supposed to be one of the happiest nights of our lives, they lost out on thousands of dollars (that we spent elsewhere that night) from our party because their hostess had a major power trip. To make matters even worse, we had other folks join up with us later that night who also stopped by RMU and had equally unpleasant experiences. They all said that the same rude hostess was bending the ever loving life out of their IDs and being incredibly snarky.

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3.9(180 reviews)
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I have IBD (inflammatory bowel disease). I rarely eat out because of it but I got stuck in Truckee…read morefor an unanticipated extra night and ran out of camping supplies. I ended up coming here because it looked like I could get something simple that wouldn't upset my stomach. I ordered a Sawyer salad with chicken and the king salmon. I'm a dolt and forgot to tell them no pepper on any of my food as my IBD can't handle it (my mouth loves it). When the Sawyer salad with chicken came, I realized it had pepper on it. I tried the chicken (it was delicious by the way) and realized I was going to get into trouble. I asked the waitress to not put pepper on my salmon and asked for another salad saying up front that it was 100% my fault not telling them to hold the pepper. Joey was so kind. Even though I insisted on paying for another salad, she refused to charge me and said that the kitchen shouldn't be putting pepper on the salad and that customers should get to choose how much they want. She said they changed policy on account of it. I felt badly to create any problems for her or the kitchen as the salad was great tasting. What stood out was her great attitude about it and how she made me feel like less of a dolt. Thanks for the great service Joey!! Btw. The setting of this restaurant is just spectacular!

Beautiful restaurant outside of Truckee. Food was excellent, we started with the meatballs which…read morewere great! I had the beef stroganoff and the meat was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was fantastic. Cookie skillet for dessert was great! Our server Daniel was on top of everything we needed, made sure to get the kids meals taken care of quick, and we had cocktails all night.

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Trokay

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4.5(372 reviews)
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My wife and I celebrated our anniversary at Restaurant Trokay and couldn't have asked for a better…read moreevening. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance set the tone for a special night. The dining room is elegant and intimate without feeling stuffy, creating the perfect balance of fine dining and relaxed Tahoe hospitality. We enjoyed the four-course prix fixe menu with the wine pairing, and every course was excellent. The ingredients were incredibly fresh, the flavors were thoughtful and unique, and each dish felt like something special without being overdone. The wine pairings were fantastic and added to the experience throughout the meal. A special thank you to owners and chefs John and Nyna Weatherson. Their passion for what they do comes through in every aspect of the restaurant. Just as impressive as the food was the service--warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely focused on making guests feel cared for. The entire team helped make our anniversary memorable, and we left already talking about our next visit. If you're looking for a special dinner in Truckee, Trokay is the real deal. Outstanding food, exceptional hospitality, a beautiful atmosphere, and an experience that's worth every bit of the drive, time, and anticipation. Highly recommend. We'll definitely be back.

I've been lucky enough to dine here several times over the years - both the 10 course and the 4…read morecourse menus. Presentation and flavors are always great. Service is friendly; they seem pretty accommodating of dietary needs, such as gluten-free. Wine pairings work well and have thought behind them. I'm subtracting a star for ambience - on our most recent visit, there were 3 other tables with children; one constantly crying baby right beside us, one kid towards the back was being entertained with cartoons on a phone/tablet without headphones, so we got to listen to that, too. My guess is this is more common with an early reservation than later, and I'm not putting all the blame on the restaurant, but when dinner for two costs $700+, that's just not cool. Maybe a baby sitter fell through or something, but this price point is Fine Dining. I guess next time we'll try for a later reservation, and perhaps ask to sit at the bar if this happens again.

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3.5(819 reviews)
0.7 mi
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The hilltop patio overlooks the town of Truckee and the surrounding pines. We got there around…read moresunset, and it was hard to beat. The menu is short, but everything we ordered was excellent: * Rack of lamb: perfectly pink, with creamy purée and grilled asparagus * Seared fish: crispy skin over rice, in a silky golden sauce with a fresh arugula and corn salad * Steak: beautifully plated, with glazed heirloom carrots and a rich red wine sauce * Crispy chicken sandwich: crunchy and stacked with slaw, with a side of seasoned fries The service was stupendous, attentive and friendly without hovering. It's the kind of place that makes you want to linger. Whether you're a local or just passing through, put Cottonwood on your list. Book ahead, and ask for a patio table!

We recently dined here and gotta say, I was worried from the Yelp reviews and chatter from some…read morelocals, but I enjoyed it. We sat on the deck, overlooking downtown Truckee and it was such a vibe. However, the interior is so old, in the best way possible, and has such a great vibe. Due to some buzzy wasps trying to get at my kids food, we moved inside, and it also just had such good vibes. We were there early evening and it was light out, but I'm wondering if at night, candlelight? If so, FUN! The bar itself is old-timey and cozy. The food is solid. My kids meals were great value and they enjoyed it. My husband and I both went with the veggie burgers sub Caesar salad. The salad was over dressed and the veggie burger was fine. Made in-house which is always a bonus, but a tad dry and not super flavorful. I think next time, I'd go straight burger. Their more expensive entrees looked interesting and the brunch menu sounds great. Overall, I haven't necessarily been super impressed with Truckee dining, so this spot brings solidly good food but really great, old-timey vibes.

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Sage Leaf - Dinner halibut and pork chop

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4.2(589 reviews)
13.6 mi
•$$
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Reserve a table for dinner on the patio during summer! Not only was it lovely, but there was live…read moremusic, which just added to a great meal. We started with the sage and cheddar biscuits, which were wonderful, and the glazed pork belly with chili crunch with toasted cashews - the combo of the nuts and pork was really delicious. We then had the Niman Ranch pork chop and grilled steak frites. Pork chop came with creamy polenta, mushrooms, and a blueberry glaze - I'm hungry just writing about all this. The chop was grilled to perfection - moist (no pink meat) and nicely charred for the flavor. The glaze is a hint of sweetness and the creamy polenta is a winner. The mushrooms are an excellent compliment. The grilled steak was also cooked to perfection - medium rare. The flat iron steak is such a great cut of meat. The fries in duck fat were very good. For dessert, we had a chocolate masterpiece. The meal was well priced considering the location and the time of year. And while the meal was special, it was the service that really made the experience special. While being utterly professional, the staff is also friendly and on top of it. I regret I didn't ask the hostess her name, but she was excellent - filled our water glasses without being asked once, and asked if we would like clean utensils after our appetizers. Our server was also excellent. I'd have more pictures usually, but we were so hungry after a LONG day at Sand Harbor, we forgot!

We decided to make the trip from Reno to try Sage Leaf for brunch with two friends. First warning:…read moreparking was a little insane! I'd recommend looking into parking options ahead of time and giving yourself some extra time before your reservation. We were seated right away. Indoor seating is somewhat limited, but they have plenty of outdoor seating for nice days. The atmosphere inside was pleasant, everything was clean, and the seating was comfortable. We were greeted by a very nice woman who got our coffee orders--and this is where my biggest complaint starts. I drink my coffee black, so there's nowhere for bad coffee to hide. Unfortunately, this was some of the worst coffee I've had in a long time. It was extremely watered down and almost completely tasteless. I actually ordered whole milk just to give it some flavor, which is something I normally never do. They also don't have an espresso machine, so switching to an Americano or another espresso drink wasn't an option. For a brunch restaurant, the coffee was surprisingly disappointing. I ordered the Eggs Benedict. It was good, but nothing that would make me order it again instead of trying something different if we return. One thing I did appreciate was how easily they accommodated one of our friends who is vegetarian. There was no fuss or confusion, and they made it simple for her to find something that worked. One real standout, though, was our waitress. She was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and had a great sense of when to check on the table without constantly interrupting our conversation. She seemed to appear exactly when we needed something and otherwise let us enjoy brunch with our friends. I really appreciated her style of service. Overall, everyone at the table agreed we'd give Sage Leaf another try. It's a nice place with excellent service, and they were very accommodating, but coming all the way from Reno, it's a bit of a stretch for bad coffee and food that, at least on this visit, was just okay. If we're in the area again, we'd certainly give it another shot.

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