Lumberjacks

We were able to slip in without a reservation (which seems like a rare thing to pull off.) The…read morefood was very well executed (especially the poutine!) If we lived closer we'd end up as regulars here, but we'll definitely return on random weekends (and making reservations next time.) The feel of the place has a grotto and barn type of vibe. We'll check out the outdoor seating next time. There was nothing on the menu that disappoints so far. We look forward to exploring more (the duck wings will make a repeat appears for us.) This is a fun balance of higher end dining and multi regional creativity that we really enjoyed. The mix of high and low is something we explore a lot in our own kitchen, so we welcome that energy when dining out.

Service: Everyone from the host to our server Skye was super kind and welcoming. Skye had great…read morerecommendations and good pacing of the meal even though it was a busy Saturday. Food: The food was delectable. We did two raw bar items, a starter and our mains. We were very hungry, so it was the perfect amount. They have a super curated wine list, and we got a Pinot Noir from Santa Maria Valley that was excellent. The short rib poutine was SO amazing and I loved my duck. Ambiance: Great, cozy vibe with lot of brick. Bustling but not too loud. We were kind of tucked at a table without a ton of room around it, so that was a little awkward to wiggle into. But overall, if you're in Nevada City, this is definitely where you want to go for a special dinner!

Fork crushed burrata

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Located in historic Nevada City near the art-deco County Courthouse.

Stone House

3.7(282 reviews)

I liked this intimate and cozy restaurant for its sweet and laid back style. It's nice to feel like…read morethings are done with intention and a slower pace if you're inclined to savor the experience. We had a variety of items on the menu that were all very good, alas I can't recall since it was more than a few months ago that we dined there. We loved it and were recommending it to our friends traveling to Nevada City there for the holidays

This was such a disappointing experience. My friend chose Stone House because she had had good…read moreexperiences there at Happy Hour and was excited about trying the upstairs dining room. The venue itself is beautiful. The martini was good. Unfortunately, that's about all I can recommend. It was a Sunday night at 6pm. The rock band downstairs was annoying (and playing to an almost empty bar), half the entrees on the menu were not available, and the pizza we were able to order seemed underdone and floppy. When we communicated our disappointment, no accommodation was offered. We were the only table in the dining room. I can understand why.

Oysters

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Golden Gate Saloon

4.1(105 reviews)

2.0 mi

Google maps led me astray--located in Holbrook hotel…read more The vibes are nice. Ordered the Violet French 95-delicious Though I wasn't very hungry, ordered the shishito peppers with corn and tortilla (crisps). Idk why I thought it be actually tortilla, not just crisps. I devoured them in case you're wondering. Overall cute spot.

This charming old hotel was beautiful and so comfy! On a wet, rainy day, we went for lunch and were…read moreable to sit near the fireplace. Service was fast and friendly. We ordered some shareable and all were very good. Try the beet salad, the brussel sprouts and truffle fries. All were very good!

Pretty place

Burrata, Shishito Peppers

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Violet (?) French 75

Jernigan's Tap House & Grill

4.0(289 reviews)

1.1 mi

... and I'm honestly rounding up on the rating! I went…read morehere for my first time today, after moving to GV a yr ago. I searched online for a Philly cheesesteak and WOW- am I disappointed!! I love Philly's, and even a half-hearted attempt can usually get me across the line, if only every few months. This one had a premium $ tag, super chewy & thick steak, and served on sliced bread! I'm all good to go off-script if the food tastes great, but this thing needs CPR! Restaurant guys- pls either a) take it off menu or b) for the love of sweet baby Jebus-- pls re-work this anemic attempt at a classic meal...

Burgers were well balanced; you could taste each component, including the beef! Definitely…read morerecommend the fries over any of the other sides. The coleslaw was dry and bland Beer glaze burger- 5/5 Chipotle burger- 5/5 Fries- 5/5 Coleslaw- 1/5 Indoors was super loud, but the outdoor seating area with the heaters and fireplace was cozy and intimate.

Indoor layout

Beer glaze burger

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Outdoor seating

South Pine Cafe - Grass Valley

4.1(644 reviews)

Our second visit here & the four of us enjoyed our breakfast…read more Busy place on a Sunday morning and about a 20 minute wait. Started with a Cappuccino & a Mocoa,both were hot, delicious and not overly sweet. I had the full order of Lobster Eggs Benedict. Eggs cooked as ordered, generous amount of lobster, Jalapeno holidase, avocado ,crunchy well seasoned country potatoes, filling rich and satisfying, dusted off the whole thing. Mrs D had the Corn Cakes, substituted chicken sausage for the hot links with eggs over easy. The Corn Cakes were similar to potato Pan cakes, slightly garlicy with a spicy aioli sauce. Well executed and she loved it. Even though they were at full capacity the service was top notch and all the employees we encountered were smiling and helpful.

Driving through the area and I heard great reviews about this local place…read more Menu looked amazing, food misleading on some things and a huge disappointment. Local lager was awesome. Lobster sandwich was not great with melted cheese to hide the fact. My $35 bill was not worth a local lager, side salad and half a sandwich I ate. Now, if you want breakfast from what I saw coming out of kitchen Benedict's and their special Dubai French toast looked fire.

Bar area

Corn Cakes, apple sausage eggs over easy.

South Pine Cafe - Grass Valley - The South Pine Cafe is located on Richardson Street one block from downtown Grass Valley. A parking lot is directly across from the cafe.

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The South Pine Cafe is located on Richardson Street one block from downtown Grass Valley. A parking lot is directly across from the cafe.

Thirsty Barrel Taphouse & Grille

3.9(367 reviews)

2.1 mi

Brought the dogs since they have a dog friendly covered patio…read more Pup patties: A Mushroom Swiss burger: B- Truffle fries: A- Honey chicken Mac n cheese: C The pup patties were cooked surprisingly well. Honestly it was cooked better than the burger I ordered for myself. Really like the truffle fries here but the burger was mediocre. The honey chicken Mac and cheese was not my favorite, it could use more cheese. Service is super friendly and I enjoyed the vibes here.

We ordered takeout and were really disappointed with the experience. Our order included a sandwich…read morewith fries, tacos, half-and-half wings, a Caesar salad, and dessert, but when we got home, both the wings and the salad were missing. We called right away, and while the employee apologized and admitted it was their mistake, the only solution offered was to "take it off the bill." That doesn't really help when you've already driven 30 minutes home and now have an incomplete meal. Mistakes happen, but how they're handled matters. Offering a refund doesn't fix the inconvenience, the time lost, or the fact that part of our dinner was missing. A better effort to make it right would have gone a long way. We didn't just lose money...We lost time, convenience, and part of your meal. A manager should have gotten on the phone and said something like, 'I'm really sorry, we messed up. Let me fix this for you.' A sincere effort to problem-solve, not just a refund. Really hoping more attention is paid to orders moving forward.

Bar area

Chicken bacon ranch with Buffalo sandwich

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Southern Burger

The Willo

4.2(235 reviews)

2.4 mi

Best and most nostalgic place to get a steak in town. No frills but all the flavor! Drinks on one…read moreside, restaurant on the other and very fair prices!

The parking lot was packed. Definitely a good sign. Make a reservation!!!…read more The service staff is friendly and super fast. Probably the fastest I've ever had my order taken after sitting. You have the option of cooking your own steak.... I'd rather let the professionals do it. The ribeye was well seasoned and a perfect medium rare. Possibly the best steak I've ever had. Ambiance is dive bar-ish but I say that with absolute love and admiration. It's a place for everyone. You don't come here for linen napkins, fine china and table clothes. You come here for a great steak in a friendly welcoming atmosphere. A must place to reserve a dinner spot if you're up in the Grass Valley area.

My father in law's meal. Ribeye, salad, baked beans and potato.

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They can cook it or you can cook your steak for .50 cents less.

Wild Eye Pub

4.0(89 reviews)

2.6 mi

This place seems like a hole in the wall type of joint but when you enter, it's a beautifully…read moredecorated historical space. The bar area is gorgeous with Tiffany lamps seated at some tables. The bartender was so nice when my friend and I visited, hardly anyone was there at the time because they were transitioning to dinner service- I assume, at least. My friend and I both got cocktails (can't remember what they were) and both were good! We decided to try their beet hummus platter which came with lots of delicious and fresh toppings along with some herbaceous focaccia bread. It was one of the best appetizers I have had in a long time. We also ordered the Amaretto Bread Pudding which I guess was a seasonal item at the time- in my opinion, it should be on the menu full-time. It really was that good! Unlike anything I've ever had before, and soaked in that lovely almond flavor with moist and buttery bread pudding. I highly recommend coming here, even if it's just for some small plates!!

This place is fricken GEM!!! The musicians they get are consistently amazing, food is super yummy,…read moreand the vibe is funky and friendly. A local spot that I hope we never lose! A must do in the summer - dancing, kids having a blast with their parents, friends running into each and catching up - the best!

Bathroom

Beet Hummus + Bread Pudding

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Entrance April 2024

Grass Valley Pasty

4.4(94 reviews)

2.0 mi

The owners were super friendly and why don't they have a Michelin yet?…read more The gravy is so good also.

Bad food, bad service, and owned by someone that assaults children…read more This place was a huge disappointment. I came in about six months ago and was greeted (if you can call it that) buy a short stout, stubby looking woman with a cemented on nasty look on her face. She didn't greet me. She just asked me what I wanted. No friendliness, kindness or warmth at all. I got a chicken pasty. And she rang me up without saying a word. right about that time a shorter petite woman maybe in her 60s came out who was very friendly and asked if she had even offered me any of their Cravy sauce to go on it (which she hadn't). This conversation went on in the back and she just said "she didn't want any" which was a lie. I left. The pasty was dry and unflavored full. I might have given them another chance at the time at the service hadn't have been so uncomfortable and rude but the food really was not good at all. Anyway, I thought I would leave my review since it is currently come out that the owner is facing assault charges on a minor. So do with that what you will if you want to support this business after that.

Traditional Cornish pasty's

Half a pasty

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Chicken bacon artichoke jack cheese and spinach

Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar

3.5(483 reviews)

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We celebrated a birthday here last night and it was such a great experience from start to finish…read more The food was fantastic. The chicken piccata was perfectly balanced with bright lemon flavor and tender chicken, and the Cajun penne pasta had just the right kick without overpowering the dish. Both were absolutely delicious. The drinks were on point, and the complimentary birthday drink was a really thoughtful touch. The owner came by our table a couple of times to check in, which made it feel personal and welcoming. The decor is cool and unique, and the bar had a fun, lively vibe without being overwhelming. Service was friendly and quick all night. It made for a memorable birthday dinner. We'll definitely be back.

I went to the restaurant for our anniversary. I ordered the $60 lobster dinner. The vegetables were…read moremushy, the garlic mashed potatoes were not fluffy and the lobster shrunk because it was so over cooked. I should've sent it back. Service was OK and we were treated to a small glass of champagne for our celebration I do like the ambience of the restaurant. Its brick walls and quaint surroundings was nice. I will give them point for making a good cocktail.