Looking for decent food on a budget? Order the pork chops. You get two ginormous pork chops, a one…read moretime salad bar, and beans or baked potato with all the fixings . We add another salad bar and plate. Dinner for two and leftovers. If you are lucky, you can sit next to John Wayne.

5 stars! Visited Dec. 20th .see receipt…read moreLocated in Penn Valley off of highway 20 is this long standing (64 years) restaurant and bar. I haven't been here in a couple years and they still serve great food! They have a separate full bar with a lively clientele on an early Friday night. The place is casual and a fav with the locals. I had a New York Steak which was cooked perfectly! I love the open flame kitchen area where you can watch them cook! The dinner includes a one trip salad bar with a baked potato and garlic bread. YUM! What a great price ( see receipt). M The customers and staff are warm and friendly - such a great experience! SPECIAL thanks to the amazing women that work SO hard - Leslie (amazing and friendly)..Janelle and Tammy B..these women rock - these women were servers .cook..bartender! THANK YOU for being so wonderful! If you want a great tasting juicy steak without paying sky high prices than this is it! See you again very soon!

since I can't gat my other review down for some reason, this is an update. The owner of Thirsty…read moreBarrel reached out to me and after very good dialogue, the problems I experienced have been completely resolved and I am happy that we can continue to support one of our local establishments. We eat there because we enjoy their food, so yes, I recommend

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.

Great food as always. Service was Ok. Nice people. The outdoor seating under the cherry tree is…read morebeautiful!

Amazing service Family atmosphere…read moreOutdoor seating area Best house-made hot sauce on the planet

... 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...

Such a delicious burger! Well cooked with crispy edges and so many tasty layers. The deep fried…read morebeer-battered pickles (Frickles) are spears instead of chips, which is lovely. Gluten-free buns are available, as well as vegetarian options. The patio is dog friendly and the server was customer friendly. Maybe my best Nevada County burger so far...

We got a "hankering" to visit this place today, and we're glad we did…read more We arrived about 11:30am, early because we wanted to beat the lunch rush. It wasn't necessary, the place was not yet filling up. We got a lovely and shady table outside, and were promptly provided with menus and water. Took a few moments to decide what we wanted, and our server was prompt and helpful in taking our requests. The main reason we went to this place was to get the chicken tenders from the starters menu for my husband. Sadly, they were out of chicken tenders! He regrouped and requested one of the burgers with added bacon, and successfully asked for the soup of the day (chorizo corn chowder) as his side dish. They don't usually do that, but made an exception in his case. I also went for the starters menu and chose the shrimp brochettes (wrapped in bacon) and a side of potato salad. To drink, he got a nitro Scottish ale, and I got a glass of the house chardonnay. Everything was very tasty. We really enjoyed the setting, as well as the yummy food, and two charming dogs at other tables. We will be back for sure!

This was a surprisingly great spot to stop and grab a post ride meal and drink. I think I've stoped…read morehere for 3 iterations and owners of this spot and hands down this is the best. The tri tip was sandwich was simple and flavorful, highlighting the smoked meats instead of drowning it in sauce. The meat was tasty, very tender and filling and the portions were hearty. Our waitress was very kind, attentive, and helpful. I chose onion rings in the side and they were crispy, fresh and very tasty. The beer menu was diverse and cheap for what they were offering. I will be returning and look forward to exploring more of the BBQ menu.

What a blast from the past. Love the vibe... especially in the bar. You know it's a local hangout…read morewhen they completely ignore tourists and continue with the current gossip of the day. LOL... no worries, I get it... we made our way into the reception area and got seated immediately: The food was great. Service in the dining room was excellent. Great time was had by all.

Prime rib and Friday night clam chowder Excellent!, cool atmosphere. Lovely customer service…read more Highly recommend. The bar opens at 3 PM and dining starts at 5 PM through 8 PM. Reservations have to be made over the phone, but they don't take recordings so call during business hours.

The classic Café is a perfect spot for a classic breakfast if you're in Nevada city. The breakfast…read moreselection is traditional, and you know what to expect. We were there on a busy weekend, so there was a little bit of a wait, but we were able to sit outside at one of the tables in front of the restaurant. I went to the fact that we were outside of the restaurant service was not great, but that is to be expected on a busy weekend with a tiny little restaurant in a tourist town. The food was fine. The coffee was not great, but everyone has different taste when it comes to coffee. I really appreciated that I ordered my hashbrowns and bacon an extra crispy and it came out extra crispy. However, once our food was served, we didn't see the server again and we had to go inside for a request for more coffee, drink refills, etc. I would say that this is a reliable place for breakfast if you are in Nevada city for the weekend

Great food astounding service.. The ambience were very nice…read morethey have a piano and had an excellent vibe

pastrami sandwich was tender and milkshakes were sweet…read more fast service and clean ambiance outdoor dining was comfy. highly recommend to try this place; certainly worth it.

I liked this place a lot more than I thought I would…read more I stopped in mostly for milkshakes, thinking the burgers would be a bit lame, but my western burger was really quite delicious. The milkshakes are indeed good as well, and my chocolate malt hit the spot. The fries are fine, they came out thick cut and crispy. One word of advice: you need a fork and knife to eat the chili cheeseburger. My husband was sorely disappointed by the fact that it is not a typical hand held burger. Overall good!