Reservations are definitely a must here, as was on display the Friday night we went when the place…read morewas completely packed, including the first-come, first-served bar area. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable, and she did a great job walking us through the day's specials as well as some of her favorite picks. I started with the In Crowd cocktail and really enjoyed it. The coconut, basil, and bitters balanced beautifully with the gin, making for a super refreshing drink that felt especially perfect for spring or summer weather. We followed our server's advice and ordered four items, two larger plates and two starters, and everything was delicious. Here's the breakdown: Trout Dip: Fantastic smoky, fishy flavor in all the right ways, served with crostinis. The only small nitpick was that the crostinis were overdone for my taste and shattered loudly when bitten into. Grilled Prawns: Super meaty and seasoned and sauced perfectly, with a bed of slaw that balanced the dish nicely. Scallops: Seared to perfection and in an addicting red Thai curry sauce. I was intrigued by the combo of kimchi, grits, and curry and have to say that it somehow blends amazingly well. Lamb Chops: Cooked to a perfect medium rare, expertly seasoned, with little gaminess and a cooling yogurt sauce that really brought the dish together. All in all, it was a fantastic meal and easy to see why this place is such a favorite among both locals and tourists. The food, the drinks, and the service all come together to make this a great option for any occasion from a casual night out (us) to celebrating something memorable like a graduation (several were happening while we were there).

Decent spot - much nicer inside than expected. Service was prompt and friendly and I was excited to…read moresee some mocktails on the menu. We were going to make a reservation but a credit card was required - that felt excessive for a reservation on a Wednesday night so we risked it and just showed up. We were early (5:30) so we got seated right away. We got a variety of appetizers after my mocktails (very gingery, yum!). The ribs had a great sauce but were overcooked a bit. The burrata was nice but crostini was so hard I thought it might tear up my mouth. Gnuddi was tasty but very oily. Great ambience and perfect for a wine drinker - extensive list. We would bring family or friends there for a night classy night out, but it wasn't overwhelmingly amazing to us.

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!

Old Town Tap used to be one of my favorite places to stop whenever I was in Truckee, but the last…read moretwo visits have been a disappointment. The quality of the food, and the care that used to go into preparing and presenting it, has completely fallen off a cliff. During my most recent visit this week I noticed that much of the kitchen staff seemed to be different from the team I've seen over the past few years. The pizza was genuinely disappointing. The crust lacked flavor, the toppings were sparse and it felt like something that had been rushed out of the kitchen with little attention to detail. Even the presentation was careless, which was surprising because this restaurant used to take pride in what they served. It's frustrating to see a place that I used to recommend decline this much. I really hope the upper management takes a look at what's happening to the restaurant because the Old Town Tap I used to enjoy no longer seems to exist.

I haven't had the sushi. I'm in Reno & SF too often…read more.. But among the things I've had: I love the chicken teriyaki, the katsu is quite good, but the salmon teriyaki was neither cooked very well or with much interest. Give it a crisp, and some texture. What we were given could've been microwaved, wasn't notable in terms of quality, and it was small. I'm a fan of the house salad. It's aggressively large, and a welcome addition. DM competitors in Truckee don't do very well in this regard.

We love to come to Drunken Monkey. Great staff. Fresh fish is excellent. It can get busy but it's…read moreoff the beaten path. Those who know, know! Never disappointed. Inside or outside seating.

Such a lovely place! It's set up like a gastro bar, with tables right under an open garage door…read moreoverlooking California Ave. I really loved the atmosphere, especially the art on the walls, it gave the whole space so much character. For drinks, my friends and I ordered the Perfect snow tini, under pink skies, and piña colada fizz. And for starters we ordered the Crab & artichoke dip, the shawarma spiced chicken meatballs, and grilled octopus. I loved all the music they were playing. It was super chill. And although the drinks took a while, they were worth the wait. All the drinks were so good. I really liked the flavor in the Under Pink Skies and the foam in the Piña Colada fizz. We also ordered the pan seared Corvina, centro karaage chicken, Japanese sweet potato, and roasted beets. Up first was the beets and the Crab & artichoke dip. I loved how everything was tapas sized. The dip was so good, I kept saying, "mhmmm". Though I wish there was a little less slaw and a little bit more dip. I really liked the beets. The plate was so pretty and appealing, I loved the colors. It was also so light and tasty. I loved the purées. And the honey whipped mascarpone was fire. Now let's talk about the Japanese sweet potato, oh my god! It was like dessert. So savory, so rich. By far the best dish you must get it, hands down. The grilled octopus was good although I think i could pass on it next time. I got the vibe that this is one of those restaurants where good things take time, so don't worry about the wait for the food it's well worth it. Next was the shawarma spiced chicken meatballs, they were so good. They really know what they're doing with their sauces. The waiter mentioned they were out of the chicken karaage and recommended the sticky ribs instead so we got that. I also ordered a basil orange creamsicle. It was so good and light. My friends' golden hour drink was my favorite alcoholic drink, it was so light and delicate. I loved the ginger and turmeric touch to it. The sticky wings were so delicious. And I love how they weren't drenching in sauce like some wings are. Our last course was the pan seared corvina. It was good but nothing special. I did like the green curry broth though, it tasted very buttery. Last was the chocolate mousse it was so good especially with the strawberry mezcal sauce. The chef really takes you on a journey with the food. While the dishes didn't come out in the exact order we had ordered them, the way they were paired and paced together was perfect. Each dish felt thoughtfully connected to the next, making the whole meal feel like a truly curated experience. And all the staff was very attentive and laid back and thoughtful, including Miguel. The chef really knows what he's doing here. I feel like everything was prepared and made with love and good intentions. This has become my new favorite place in town to eat. Such a treat. Thank you for such a great night! The food and vibes were absolutely amazing!

Located near midtown, this little restaurant is a great stop if you are looking to share some yummy…read moreplates with friends. We were a group of 4 and wanted a little bite to eat before we went to dinner later in the evening, so we stopped in. I ordered the Cactus Cooler. This tequila based drink tasted so fresh with just a little sweetness. Beware, the tequila is hardly noticeable and it would be easy to drink a few as they taste so good! The crab and artichoke dip was great; however, it does not come with nearly enough bread to eat the whole dip. Unbeknownst to us, extra bread is a $3 charge. With 2 waiters for the table, I would expect a little faster service. They were great refilling the water, but that was the only thing they did proactively. The food came out long before the drinks, there was never a check in after we were served and we called the waiter for extra bread twice. To be fair, they were slammed, but it was a little disappointing nonetheless. Now as for pricing, it was a little bloated. Again, $3 for extra bread for a large bowl of dip was crazy considering the initial price is $28. It looks elegant and fancy, price reflects that. I guess it is the vibe you are really paying for.

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.

Such a lovely experience! You can't beat the view and our server was a rockstar. Food was a little…read morehard to eat on the tiny table but everything was great and the chef gave us a few extra shrimps for our shrimp cocktail to accommodate the entire party. The wine flight was fun and the bottomless mimosas included house made juice. I'm looking forward to coming back!

If you're looking for a place to watch the sunset, this spot absolutely delivers. The two-story…read morepatio right on the lake is gorgeous, and the view is worth arriving early for--around 5 p.m. if you want a good seat and the full sunset experience. The view alone gets five stars. The service, however, appears to operate on "lake or mountain time." We were seated with menus and waited about 20 minutes before we finally flagged down an employee to ask for service. Our group of four ordered four glasses of wine, two desserts, and an appetizer, and we mentioned that we planned to share everything. When the food and drinks arrived, we asked the person who dropped them off if the outdoor heater could be turned on. He responded, "Ummm... ask your server," with an attitude, then walked away. That was essentially the last service we received. We couldn't flag anyone down for side plates, napkins, or utensils, so we improvised. Fortunately, the appetizer and desserts came with large serving spoons, which we used as our personal cutlery. No napkins, though--we were apparently expected to embrace the rustic experience fully. We watched nearby tables struggle to get service as well. Employees seemed frustrated whenever guests asked for blankets, since the outdoor heaters weren't being turned on. One manager told a nearby table that propane was being brought out for the heater next to us. It never arrived. Another two-top eventually left after sunset without ever getting the chance to order food or drinks. To be fair, we came during Labor Day weekend, and it was clear the restaurant had started the day in the weeds. Earlier that afternoon, we stopped by and the bartender at the front was visibly stressed. She told us we could seat ourselves, but that we were about 40 minutes away from receiving any service because she was the only employee working. So, if you come here, manage your expectations--and pack accordingly. Bring napkins, utensils, side plates, drinks, snacks, and possibly a small emergency flare in case your server has gone on a wilderness expedition around the lake. I'd definitely come back for the view. The scenery is beautiful, the patio is fantastic, and sunset is worth the trip. Just don't expect the service to be remotely reliable.

We had an excellent large dinner party at Moodys! The family style dinner was absolutely…read moredelicious; the seafood, beef and chicken were all seasoned and cooked perfectly. The appetizers, desserts and drinks were amazing. The wait staff was friendly and efficient. Our guests were very happy and complimentary. Thank you Moodys for a perfect evening!

Visiting Moody's as an out-of-towner was a real treat! Craig, our server, was clearly busy but was…read moreincredibly patient and absolutely phenomenal. He made the best recommendations -- we enjoyed Ernie's fresh-caught salmon, house-made mafaldine pasta, lobster ceviche, and the hangar steaks. The food was fresh and delicious. The space is neat and ambient, the bar and lounge are lovely -- great live music in the front lounge!! We sat on the back patio and really enjoyed the setting. A note to other tourists: regulars definitely get preferential treatment here, so a reservation is recommended; or some polite, but persistent check-ins with the host, if you're visiting like us. ;)

Food was excellent and the ambiance of Rosewood helped complete a great day at the lake. Server…read moreJohn was knowledgeable about the drink menu and made great wine suggestions. Highly recommend a cocktail here as well.

Surprisingly, this restaurant is located in a strip mall. But don't let that fool you. The ambience…read moreis like a fun party. The quality of the food is extraordinary. When we were there, the owner was personally watching every dish come out of the kitchen. We also interacted with bartenders, servers, bus people, and one of the managers. Every one of them was extremely service oriented. And more importantly, warm and welcoming. If you are anywhere near incline village, you can't miss this place.

A lovely experience Nicolas was an AMAZING server. Even let…read morewifey try the two Pinot Noirs before deciding. Guided us thru the menu and the deserts incredibly well. It's tapas style which was nice so I wouldn't eat like a pig as I normally do lol. Filet mignon was amazing as was the chicken skewers, the barrata and the desert. Also got to see Robert I think it was - the magician do the "close up" magic. Very cool.

The loft is a great place to relax enjoy some great dishes before a Magic show. It's a Tapas style…read moredishes but with a great favor and taste. The restaurant setting is a low key vibe dark lights for a cozy or romantic setting. Fantastic service. Karen was our server. Very friendly with great recommendations. We had a few dishes. Charbroiled filet mignon with the most amazing potato gratin. Summer salad with strawberries, pesto burrata,seared jumbo scallops and also a potbelly tempura with a spicy chipotle mayo sauce. So good. Dessert was a white chocolate bread pudding with a blueberry Grand Marnier compote. Absolutely to die for. This was great food. Great staff and a great magic show. Enjoy

Decided to try this "new to us" spot downtime en prior to heading to an Aces game. The restaurant…read moreis up a flight of stairs and cool vibe. There is a bar with stools once you come up the stairs. We started with stuffed mushrooms and cocktails. My espresso martini was delish! For dinner I had the Kobe sliders. They had a lovely texture and the caramelized onion was a nice flavorful touch. Two in our party had the salmon tacos and one had the filet tips. We also shared the Brussel sprouts. 10/10 recommend! The service is great and the food can't be beat.

We ate at Sierra St Kitchen twice this week. I'd come here just their risotto. Their salmon special…read morewas delicious and the price is decent. But wow, their risotto is amazing. They took my food allergies seriously too and assured me everything was gluten free. I had no symptoms after. The restaurant is cute and very clean.