Such a cute restaurant with beautiful decor and lots to see on the walls. They did a great job with the atmosphere. Service was also warm and friendly. Sigh, unfortunately the food was not great. The porcini pasta was absolutely wonderful and the salmon was seared well. We also got the French onion soup and it was delicious. The ribeye however came out burnt... fully blackened and tough. I asked for medium rare and it was, however I could not chew through the first three bites. We also ordered the lamb shank and unfortunately that was also mediocre. Flavor was there and there was no lamb flavor at all, tasted almost like chicken. And this is personal, but I don't like meat that falls off the bone, texture is way too soft and usually dry. This was the case with the lamb. read more

Delicious breakfast! I had the Hash Nash which is a play on corned beef. It was made with beef cheeks and had a hint of horse radish cream. The potatoes were also crispy. So good! We also had the Grass Valley Mushrooms scramble which was made with oyster mushrooms and fluffy scrambled eggs. Our server Julian, was also very friendly and attentive. The restaurant was beautiful and located inside the hotel. read more

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This place is such a vibe! Such gorgeous decor and incredible food, my friend and I went here for brunch and it did not disappoint! Both dishes were delicious and fresh, we were completely stuffed haha and the waitress was so nice and attentive! We're definitely coming back and cant wait to try some cocktails at the bar next time! read more

Lola - American Near Me - Nevada City, California

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Located inside a 100+ year old hotel. Amazing to know that this place has so much history. You can see photos in the entrance of what it used to look like when people would arrive here by horse! Rich, tasteful and historic decor. Excellent service and food. This looks like one of the fancier dining areas of this location. We were visiting this area on a day trip and stopped here for brunch. Highly recommend! read more

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A friend and I had dinner here recently and we really enjoyed our meal. The waiter was phenomenal. Engaging, helpful, all around great. We both had nice glasses of wine and shared the Brussel sprouts as an appetizer. They were nicely crisp and flavorful. Loved the flavor of the sauce. For my entree, I had the lamb shank. This was fall off the bone tender. Very tasty. Liked the root veggies and bean puree underneath the lamb. A really satisfying meal. A cute place, great service, yummy food. read more

Lola - Lamb shank - American Near Me - Nevada City, California

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This restaurant which is located in the National Exchange Hotel, has a beautiful interior consisting of Victorian-style wallpaper, wooden seating booths with dark-green upholstery and a solid hardwood floor. My brunch was truly delightful as I ate a satisfyingly light meal. My granola in organic yoghurt was well presented when served, reasonably priced at $12 and a was decent portion in size. I was honestly surprised to learn that the restaurant did not have an espresso machine to make a cappuccino and the unlimited drip-coffee seemed a little pricey for $5. Although the serving staff were very friendly and accommodating, because I waited at least 20 minutes for the yoghurt parfait, the service was quite slow. Nonetheless, I did enjoy admiring the restaurant's ambiance while I waited. read more

Lola - Granola yoghurt parfait - American Near Me - Nevada City, California

Back at Lola, and this was one of the best meals I've ever had! I ordered Mary's roasted chicken with polenta, roasted carrots, and my partner got the steak frites with chimichurri sauce. We also got the focaccia. Everything was exquisite. Lola's is so beautiful, we love being there. It feels like "our" place. read more

Lola - Mary's Chicken, roasted carrots, and steak frites. - American Near Me - Nevada City, California

Phenomenal dining experience while staying at the National Exchange Hotel. Lola is one of those rare restaurants that is committed to fresh local ingredients and has the talent in the kitchen to create a memorable experience. That its also in a charming, historic old hotel only lends to the overall amazing experience. We loved our drinks (lychee slushee cocktail thing was delicious) and loved the food even more. We were a large party and ordered nearly everything. The standouts were the oysters, steak, fried chicken, mac & cheese, peach and whipped ricotta app, focaccia app, caesar salad and amazing chocolate brownie dessert. read more

Lola - very cool, old school interior! - American Near Me - Nevada City, California

Went here for dinner on our second night and absolutely loved it! Beautiful venue inside and out! Service was wonderful!! And the food was absolutely delicious! We really enjoyed everything that we got, left so full, happy and wanting to go back for sure! read more

Lola - Focaccia bread with olive oil!!! An absolute MUST!! - American Near Me - Nevada City, California

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Dinner here was such a special and memorable experience! Our server was kind enough seat us in a comfortable booth. Our server was so helpful in making suggestions. The decor and ambiance is so elegant but also warm and inviting. Food was spectacular!! We had oysters, very salad, chowder, steak and pork tenderloin. So delicious!! And the price is not exorbitant, given the quality of food. Would love to return. read more

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Every time I visit my friends in grass Valley I look forward to eating out at the local restaurants. This is my first time having breakfast at Lola's in the National Exchange Hotel and Bar in Nevada City. It's a good idea to make reservations on weekends. Service was an A+. Our group of four had four different dishes and all were reported to be excellent as well as mine which was the Benedict with Niman Ranch ham. I like to use Tabasco on my hashbrowns, and they brought me their homemade substitute chili sauce, which was fabulous, and on the milder side of Tabasco. The eggs were poached perfectly, and the hashbrowns were to die for, crispy, flavorful, and not at all oily. Portion sizes left no one hungry. If you really have a sweet tooth their French toast is to die for. There's free parking in the back of the hotel. Enjoy! read more

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My girlfriend surprised me with reservations to Lola for dinner on my birthday weekend in Nevada city. The food was sublime, the atmosphere was perfect, and I can't recommend this place highly enough if you're gonna stay in Nevada city over the weekend. I don't throw out five star reviews often but what I recall was great service, great food and a great time overall. read more

Lola - Dirty martini and a vesper. - American Near Me - Nevada City, California

Wonderful place with fantastic food and great friendly people. Salad was fresh and salmon was delish! Very nice we will be back! Music was a nice extra! read more

Lola - American Near Me - Nevada City, California

Wow!! Delicious food and stunning interior design renovation. My friends wanted to travel to Nevada City for the Christmas market and I remembered that Emily Henderson featured the hotel redesign so I wanted to go for both things, and neither disappointed. Might use photos of the dining hall for future home renovations. We ordered: - various cocktails and wines. I ended up with an orange wine bc none of the cocktails were jumping out at me but previous seasonal menus looked good. I also loved my friends honey dessert wine - brussel spouts: Tis the season , and they were perfectly crispy and oily and salty - kabocha squash entree: a perfect blend of vegetables, light carbs, and protein from the lentils. I couldn't decide whether I liked the flavor of the mustard-cumin-fennel(?) tadka or the sauce (which was labeled romanesco but I felt was halfway between a romanesco and a coconut milk South Indian sauce) flavor better - all worked for an epic mouth experience - lamb entree: tender with perfectly cheesy polenta without being too heavy - pork chop entree: a massive piece of meet, somewhat unevenly cooked but still yummy Logistics: - indoor seating only - limited street parking nearby - 1-2 vegetarian entrees - reservations recommended especially around the Christmas market - there's a separate, louder and more crowded bar area with tables , see if you can sit in the main dining room read more

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The overall experience was fine. Not bad, just not great. The staff were pleasant and helpful but seemed a little inauthentic in their manner. The menu was fairly limited and the food we had, while good, was, again, not in any way exceptional. I'm a connoisseur of macaroni and cheese and I did enjoy Lola's, served with a bacon jam, but it wouldn't coax me back. The roasted chicken was fine but the polenta was dull. The budino was not a familiar dessert to me, but seemed excessively sweet. I do love the ambiance of Lola and would definitely return to linger over a cocktail or two, especially on a dreary day, but with so many options in the area, it may be a little while before I circle back for a meal. read more

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Mother's Day Brunch at Lola was very good. They had a harpist which was so nice. We started with Bloody Mary and a mimosa-both made just right. The table shared the most delicious cinnamon roll. Eggs Benedict were made well as was the burger. Love the hotel it's located in. Very special experience read more

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Great atmosphere. Great service. Great food. Highly recommend! Such a charming city, with lots of options. Everyone loved their lunch! read more

Lola - BLAT - American Near Me - Nevada City, California

Extremely overpriced. Paid 50 for a low tier strip steak and frozen shoestring fries. Shame

We were here a few days ago for cocktails and we loved the cool gold rush era vibe so much that we came back for dinner. 2 words, Mary's chicken. My wife and sister-in-law had the fried version, and I had mine roasted. So delicious, especially when paired with the chimichuri and the veggies. I can't remember when I had a better chicken dish, so delicious. Spend the day exploring the very cool town of Nevada City and then dine at Lola's. You won't regret it! read more

Lola in Nevada City is an absolute gem and one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. The highlight for me was the steak and it was cooked to perfection, incredibly flavorful, and truly one of the best I've ever had. Every bite was tender, juicy, and elevated by their house-made chimichurri, which added the perfect bit of freshness and herby flavor. To complement the meal, I ordered an espresso martini, and it was exactly how I requested. smooth, well-balanced, and the ideal mix of bold coffee and sweetness. My family ordered the salmon and the steak frites, and both dishes were equally impressive. They couldn't stop raving about the quality and flavor, which speaks volumes to the consistency of the kitchen and the chef. Between the attentive service, inviting atmosphere, and standout food, Lola easily earns a top spot on my list of must-visit restaurants. I can't wait to return. read more

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Enjoyed a fabulous brunch at Lola My wife had the Harvest scramble with loads of veggies and delicious sourdough toast. I had Eggs Benedict with Nieman Ranch ham on brioche toast. It was honestly the best Hollandaise I've had in years! Both dishes came with crispy smashed red potatoes. Prices were reasonable and service was friendly and efficient. Brioche read more

My friend and I spent a Sunday in Nevada City and we were pleasantly surprised to find this place for brunch. It's located in the National Exchange Hotel. The place is darling! Decor was Victorian. Staff is friendly and the food was delicious. I had the smashed avocado toast. I would definitely come back. read more

Lola - Smashed Avocado Toast - American Near Me - Nevada City, California

If you are going for Brunch and looking for a beautiful upscale location, nice elevated food and an overall quiet and intimate experience, this is your place. I regularly order the Benedict's here, and you can choose your meat or leave it off. Eggs are perfectly cooked, potatoes are crunchy and fresh, and their Irish Coffee and mimosas are . read more

5 stars for the service and ambiance, 1.5 stars for the food. Beautifully decorated restaurant with gorgeous lighting, plants, and seating. Service was excellent. Both my husband and I thought the food was terrible. I got the fried chicken which was tasty, except for the parts covered in a sticky, sweet and spicy peanut goop. It came with horrid pickles and collard greens. Absolutely terrible. Also the polenta left a lot to be desired. My husband got the pork loin. It was also pretty terrible and had a weird almost minty flavor to it. The purple sweet potato mash was gritty and flavorless. The best thing we had was the hummus, but most of the flavor came from the few olives on top. The bread didn't go with the hummus at all and had burnt bits all around the crust. Was decent bread, just not with this item, in my opinion. My husband ordered an old fashion, he said it was just so so. This was $118 with the tip. Overall, just not good that we would want to try again. read more

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Good food. If you're not in a hurry just sit back and enjoy Service will let you enjoy which was very enjoyable. Only one suggestion on the Mary's chicken sandwich put the coleslaw on top so the bun doesn't get soggy. Enjoy the ambience. read more

YES!!! Go to Lola's at the historic National Hotel. Their Chef is top notch and they try and keep their food as clean as possible. It's beautiful inside!! Perfect for a date night. They have breakfast lunch & dinner. Amazing for a party too!! And if you like History, you will LOVE this Hotel/Restaurant!!! read more

LOVE eating at Lola as we're passing thru Nevada City on our way to Truckee The food is amazing and the service even BETTER!

Ate here twice for dinner while staying at the National Exchange for a get away... Classy and inviting ambiance, lively with periodic live music or performers. Dinner was excellent both nights - special shout out for the foccacia, budino (sooooo good), and house pickle plate, all of which were exceptional. Friendly, attentive service. Definitely one of the best dining options in Nevada City. read more

Had the most amazing bone-in lamb on a pillow of polenta here! Absolutely perfect and so flavorful - easily a 10/5. Only available in winter, so glad we got it at Christmas. Highly recommend! read more

We stopped by the restaurant for a birthday dessert and it was absolutely delicious! We got the brownie and vanilla ice cream with blueberries. The brownie was warm, so chocolatey and gooey in all the right ways. Will definitely be back! read more

Lola - American Near Me - Nevada City, California

Six good friends get together every couple of months and part of the fun is choosing a different restaurant. This time we were in Nevada City. Lola's is the restaurant inside the National exchange Hotel. The food was not only delicious but pieces of art! Someone had ordered smashed avacado toast and when it came to the table our jaws dropped. So colorful. The Benedict was not for the faint of heart. The potatoes that came with it were amazing. It looks as though they started to peel little potatoes and then fried them. The national and classic burgers were excellent. Our service was top notch. Our young man was so attentive to us. Taking pics, laughing and talking about the menu. We were there on a Monday for brunch and it was packed. Definitely suggest reservations to be safe. Beautiful bar. What comes to mind is "its a real classy joint". We would jump at the chance to go again. Its on the expensive side....but we are worth it! Put this on your bucket list! read more

Lola - Bar area - American Near Me - Nevada City, California

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What a gorgeous place! I've never taken so many photos of an interior (and bathroom) for inspiration before. Aside from the gorgeous atmosphere and bluegrass on a Monday night the food was delicious and service was amazing. Our waitress gave great guidance since it was hard to narrow down what we wanted. I'm confused by subpar or 3-star reviews, but we did come on a weekday night (which was still pretty busy!) The focaccia bread was the real MVP of the night and should be missed! Ceasar was great and the French onion soup was pretty good, but felt some regret not getting the chowder. As for entrees my husband and I shared the squash which was so filling and a nice veggie choice. Definitely don't pass up on Lola's! read more

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What a nice find. We haven't been to Nevada City for a long while. We came this hour -drive from home while in the area for a concert. The whole historic area of the town is decorated for the holidays, very festive. Lola was warm and welcoming. We asked to be out in an hour and our server did a great job. We had cocktails, oysters, chowder, salmon and the vegetarian halloumi. All were delicious. We had to leave or we might have gotten dessert! read more

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Good ambiance/decor and the cocktails are unique and reasonably priced. We also got a few small dishes to share, including ancho/spiced carrots (delicious and cooked perfectly), crispy potatoes (could have been more flavorful or come with a better sauce, but the portion was ample!), and focaccia bread (doesn't seem much like the texture of focaccia, but was a warm, fresh loaf and very tasty!) read more

Lola - American Near Me - Nevada City, California

What a LOVELY place! Came for a leisurely brunch, and this place did not disappoint. The ambience is classy, but casual. The hotel itself is well appointed, and everything from the fixtures to the texture of the booths is pleasant and welcoming. Our service was outstanding, attentive, but not overly invasive. The bloody Mary was perfect, the food was delicious. A stand out was a little onions on the oysters and the Benedict was wonderful. Would love to return for another meal. Sidenote, on Sundays, you are perfectly positioned to leave brunch and indulge in the beautiful farmers market right across the street! read more

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We had been looking forward to a thanksgiving dinner at Lola restaurant for several weeks. We were incredibly disappointed with the 4 course "meal" they served us. The turkey meat itself appeared to be something you might buy at Costco the first course was a soup which we had to return as it was delivered room temperature. We live here in Nevada city and will never go back. read more

This was a very promising spot and probably what we thought would become one of the highlights of our weekend trip here. We were really looking forward to dining at Lola in The National Exchange Hotel. But unfortunately, what we expected as a positive experience ended up in disappointment. I thought the vibe, the decor, was very different and appealing because of the history of this hotel, and it was honestly very beautiful. I would say food was not bad, but what made the overall experience bad was the wait time in-between each dish. I know this place is popular, so it's unfortunate that the kitchen couldn't manage the timing of each dish well. For appetizers and smaller dishes, we waited ~10-15 min in-between each, but our entree took more than 30 mins after the last share plate arrived.  Our server was very nice, but seemed pretty swamp. She was very straight to the point with her questions and comments, and we appreciate that. She also came to refill our hot water cups multiple times, so that was nice of her. I think we're fortunate to have had her.  As for food rating: - Oyster - 5/5. It was really fresh and bell peppers mignonette sauce paired really well with it. It added just a bit of a tanginess to it.  - Brussel Sprouts - 4/5. Really tasty! According to the menu they mixed it with a red Fresno ferment which, when we Googled said it was a hot sauce. We did not taste spicy at all. I feel like it had a very mild sweetness to it actually, but super flavorful and delicious. Just a tad oily, but this is great cooking inspiration!  - Lola Chowder - 3.5/5. Very hearty, very filling soup. Nicely paired it with a slice of seeded soda bread. You'll think that seeded bread is usually a bit more dense, but this was on the lighter side. The consistency of this chowder wasn't super thick, but it had plenty of ingredients mixed in - kinda chunky. Pretty good chowder, but kinda it gets saltier as you go through it.  - Panisse 3.5/5 - My first time trying a Chickpea Farinata, and it was interesting. I don't have a previous experience to compare it, but it looks similar to a Soy Marinated Tofu (the ones at dim sum restaurants). The outer layer is crispy, but doesn't quite stick to the inside, comes apart easily when you cut into it. I'm not sure how to describe it, but the consistency on the inside reminds me of something between a mousse and jello, but savory. The cashew cream was surprisingly very smooth and tasty, but there was just too much. Roasted veggies paired well, but I feel this entree was also a tad too salty.  Would I come back again? Definitely not. I wouldn't want to wait so long in-between dishes. I'm still glad I tried this, but this is a one and done experience for me. If you happen to come across this place when it's looking less busy, maybe you'll have a better experience than we did. But definitely do not recommend coming here on a Saturday night. If you want to give this place a try, maybe try your luck on weekday nights! read more

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Came back to Lola and we've been eating here four days in a row, can't get enough of their food and excellent service. Highly recommend the short rib hash and mushroom scrambled eggs. A+ for everything!! read more

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This spot is gorgeous, funky, romantic, yummy & fun. We celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary by ordering all the things: oysters, Brussel sprouts, the whipped feta & peach salad, fries, salmon & pork tenderloin. For dessert the creme brule cheesecake & butterscotch po de creme. All this paired with a beautiful bottle of champagne. Mouth watering experience all around. Sad it's over now & can't wait to go back. Thanks to Lola's chefs and service staff - we love you & appreciate your INCREDIBLE hospitality. read more

Lovely location and interior decor. Decent service. Ordered the mushroom pasta and was disappointed with the look and taste. Zero points for the questionable presentation. Pro: Pasta itself seemed fresh with a good texture. Meal portions were filling. Hubby loved his steak. read more