We stumbled into Tangerine Bistro almost by accident -- after a full afternoon exploring off-road trails between Reno and Truckee, we wandered into town, poked around some shops, and figured we'd at least check the menu before committing to dinner. One look and we were sold. My daughters and I started with the deviled eggs, which set the tone immediately. Then we split the ravioli and the rainbow trout -- both impeccably prepared, not a weak link between them. The kind of meal where you keep looking at each other between bites because you're all a little surprised at how good it is. Finished it off with the crème brûlée and had zero complaints. I'll put it this way: I'm from New Orleans. We take food seriously. Tangerine Bistro more than held its own, and that's not something I say lightly. If you're passing through Truckee and need a dinner spot, stop here. You won't regret it. read more

Came here one night when we were in Tahoe, and had a great meal. This place is a solid 4.5 star, since Yelp doesn't do half stars, I'm rounding it up to 5 stars. Service was great, nice clean interior. Food was very good. Here're are what we ordered: Deviled eggs with caviar: 4/5 pretty good, just a bit too salty. Onion soup: 5/5, I'd say this is the best onion soup I've had in the US. Beef tartare: 5/5 the marinade was citrisy, bright, complements the beef very well. Escargot: 3/5, they are a bit earthy, maybe its the type of snails they use, not the best. I have yet to find a place for escargot in the US, the best ones I've had was still in Paris. Rabbit pasta: 5/5 so good! You can taste the freshness of their home-made pasta, and the rabbit meat has a mild flavor. Steamed clams: 4/5 overall, a solid dish, but I had a few with sand in it. Took 1 star off. Rainbow trout: 4/5 a nice piece of fish, cooked well, but not as flavorful. Cassoulet: 4/5 a hearty dish with duck legs and sausages, beans. It was ok, not my fav. read more

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Wife and I had an awesome dinner here. We both had the tasting menu (fair deal at $95 and almost too much food) and every course was delicious. I had the wine pairing and thoroughly enjoyed it. I've seen some reviews complain about price - that's on you. Look at menu before sitting down. Will be back. read more

Was recommended here by family . Did not disappoint ...awesome French food not too far from Lake Tahoe . French onion soup was amazing , and so were all our other dishes. Only thing I wouldn't recommend was the duck dish. Oh btw, they have an awesome happy hour 5-6 pm , but you need to sit at the bar. read more

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Finally tried this sister restaurant of Great Gold, a longtime favorite of ours. Service and ambience were outstanding. We ordered the baguette and bibb lettuce to start, followed by the ravioli and duck cassoulet. No room for dessert this time. Bibb lettuce was so simple yet really a standout - incredibly fresh produce and thoughtfully assembled. Baguette was very good, not amazing. In hindsight, we wished we ordered it with our entrees so we could dip it in the sauces. Ravioli with truffle was a true standout 20 out of 10 - I'm still dreaming about it, seriously. Duck cassoulet was just ok - unfortunately, our duck was dry and the beans weren't very flavorful. At the price point, I expected more from a main entree. We'll be back to try more, including their fried chicken Mondays! read more

Spent a girls' weekend in Truckee and inaugurated our trip with this delicious upscale addition to downtown. Indulged in the seafood-forward tasting menu on offer, which the kitchen portions out for the number of diners, but everyone at the table has to order it. Every item, from the oysters to the caviar Gruyere puffs to the pork belly in cherry sauce to the smoked trout salad to the pesto gnocchi to the scallops and corn succotash to the charcuterie plate to the seared trout fillet to the hen in orange sauce (and a few other dishes I've missed) to the desert trio (which included one of the best crème brûlées I have ever eaten) impressed our table of picky palates. We added escargot because I ordered it anywhere I see it. Sadly missed the girls' other dinner at Great Gold, the Italian sister restaurant, but very delighted I experienced Tangerine Bistro and now understand why it's widely considered the best restaurant in Truckee. read more

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I'm an SF Bay Area tourist in town for the weekend. Tangerine was recommended to my husband and me, and now I'm recommending it to you. We went on a Thursday evening which is the same evening as Truckee's downtown market. Tangerine sent us a text message reminding us that the main downtown street would be closed, so there would be limited parking. They suggested alternatives. I love when people think ahead and communicate with their guests/clients/patrons. We were able to get this message because we had reservations; I suggest you make reservations, and if you come on a Thursday evening prepare to park behind the restaurant and walk down. The interior is a large industrial space, but they have turned it into a warm and inviting restaurant. The low candlelight was a nice touch. I checked the menu before going, and I was set on getting French onion soup, but I was torn about my entree. Once our server detailed the tasting menu we were sold. However, we wanted the deviled eggs with caviar and French onion soup. She offered to sub the oysters for the deviled eggs, but we wanted to try the tasting menu in its entirety. I asked if it would be too much food, and she assured us that the tasting menu was light and we should be okay. I don't know all of the ingredients and proper names, but here's what the tasting menu was on Thursday, July 10: 1. New Brunswick oysters--delightful. I am not even an oyster gal, and these were great. They were accompanied by a vinegar or red wine type sauce that really kicked the flavor into gear. 2. Goat cheese tarts--puff pastry, caramelized onions, goat cheese...what's not to love? I could've tossed back six of these if given the chance. Thank God I wasn't! 3. Trout salad--fresh trout, cucumbers, heirloom tomatoes, dill, and a yogurt dill sauce. Summery, light, and tasty. The trout was excellent. I haven't had trout in forever, so this was a nice change of pace for me. 4. Crispy pork belly with pickled cherries--yum, yum, yummy. Cooked to perfection, seasoned well. The pickled cherries were such a nice touch. I need more pickled cherries in my life! 5. Gnocchi topped with squash blossoms--I believe it was a pea puree. Ugh. So good! The gnocchi was soft and melted in my mouth. 6. Scallops with corn succotash--the scallops were perfectly cooked and the corn was sweet. 7. Green beans with slivered almonds--this was probably my least favorite dish, but that's because everything else was amazing. It was just green beans with almonds on top. Overall, this was such a lovely experience for me. What I noticed was how in sync the employees were. They were all kind to one another and helped each other out. Whatever needed to be done was done. I've been in some restaurants where the staff didn't talk to one another, seemed stressed, or just didn't appear to like working with each other. Tangerine staff are all kind, welcoming, and they work together to ensure that patrons are serviced well from entry to exit. I cannot recommend this place enough. I look forward to visiting again. read more

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This food was AMAZING! We got a baguette, the gnocchi to share, my boyfriend got the duck (said it was amazing), I got the steak frites and we got a lava cake to share. The service in here was incredible as well. Everything we ordered was so fresh and flavorful. We will definitely be coming back!! read more

Tangerine Bistro - Gnocci - French Near Me - Truckee, California

The service was excellent . My husband loved his Steak & Pom frites as well as his French onion soup ( outstanding!). I had the most delicious salad , lyonnaise , followed by the truffle ravioli dish. The ravioli were good, but not great. We finished our meal by splitting a crème brûlée . This was excellent and not to be missed. Make the reservation and go! You will not be sorry. read more

We enjoyed happy hour at the bar until our dinner reservations on a Tuesday evening. Delicious dinner and appetizers. The service was excellent and well-timed. The waitress helped us choose drinks and was very thoughtful. Deviled eggs with caviar: 10/10! Best deviled eggs we have ever had. Very creamy and flavorful and the caviar was so special. Pate: 9/10. we had this at the happy hour for $10 which was a great deal. It was very good, but I would not have ordered it on the regular menu. Escargot: 2/10 This was the biggest disappointment of the meal. There was not a strong flavor of either garlic or parsley and was overall underwhelming so we would not order this again. French fries: 5/10. these would benefit from an aoli or some sort of sauce and would also be more "bistro" if they were shoe-string fries instead of thick American fries. Steak tartare: 10/10 this was delicious and I would not change anything:) Salad lyonnaise: 8/10 this was a very hardy portion which was appreciated, however it would be improved without the blue cheese and with larger chunks of the bacon. Trout: 8/10. Cooked perfectly! However, it needed a sauce of some sort, or more of whatever sauce they included. read more

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Best meal in Truckee. For appetizers, we ordered the French onion soup and beef tartare, which were excellent, as well as the rabbit pappardelle, which was very good. We also got the escargot, which wasn't our favorite. For entrees, the trout was my favorite, but the Tomahawk and cassoulet were also good, just very heavy. Our favorite desserts were the lava cake and Parisian sundae. The crème brûlée was just okay. The restaurant had a great lively atmosphere, and the service was excellent! read more

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French cuisine at Tahoe? We had escargot, frog legs, etc... Yes, why not. The food was great, service was mostly good, but could have been friendlier and more attentive for the 20% auto tip. I'd go back read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant! It quickly became one of our top favorites! My partner and I came to Truckee/Tahoe for a relaxing anniversary getaway and had a dinner reservation here. We were seated right away, and the hosts and servers were incredibly kind, accommodating, and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was absolutely amazing! every bite was full of flavor and cooked to perfection. The ambiance was beautiful, elegant, and cozy all at once. We can't wait to come back in the winter and dine at Tangerine Bistro again! read more

Tangerine Bistro - Beef tartare, escargot, caviar, ravioli and cappuccino - French Near Me - Truckee, California

Service was excellent, food and ambiance were great. They fit us in after a long drive and didn't disappoint. A great experience overall. Recommend for all group types. read more

My dinner last night was excellent starting with fresh oysters and moving on to a Bibb Lettuce Salad and their Fried Chicken special which was outstanding. My only complaint is reserving an order of Fried Chicken. You can not reach the restaurant by phone. I left an email on their website as they instructed letting them know I wanted the fried chicken special. It was never acknowledged. When I arrived I was told they were sold out of fried chicken. Somehow they found and order for me but it shouldn't be that hard to reserve a dish you really want to enjoy. read more

This maybe a long review, so if you're not in to details: tangerine Bistro serves some of the best French food we've ever eaten. The service was excellent-friendly and professional. The food to die for! Everything is made in house- don't forget to have the baguette, so worth it! We will be back! It' will be our go to place whenever we are inTruckee. Highly recommend. Exceeded our expectations! Tangerine Bistro is located in a newer, unpretentious building on the main drag of Truckee. You're greeted by an entrance beautifully decorated which opens to an open high ceilinged restaurant. Service was top notch. You could tell everyone who helped us loved what they did and loved the food and drink! We had the escargot, onion soup--delicious. Don't forget to get the baguette--crispy on the outside and soft and flavorful in the inside. Served with yummy salted butter. I forgot to mention everything is made fresh in house. My husband and son shared the 28 oz bone in rib eye. They loved it! One of the best steaks they've had. I had the cassoulet-- well done. Brought back memories of times spent in Paris 20 plus years ago! We ended with affogato, sorbet and an adult dessert, blood orange sorbet topped off with sparking wine(sorry I don't remember the exact drink) . Double espresso ended my meal. What an amazing experience! We were well taken care of the entire night and the pace of our dinner was perfect. The room and seating well thought out- I felt very comfortable. I highly recommend Tangerine Bistro! If you're ever in the Truckee area or even just looking for a truly wonderful French dinner make your way over to the Tangerine Bistro. It's worth it! read more

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Great food, 10/10 vibe, and amazing service! Happy hour deals daily from 5-6pm for tables at the bar. Loved the mussels and the rainbow trout. Perfect date night spot if you're in the area. read more

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Food was excellent. Service was excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant. Everything was GREAT. Only downside was that it was expensive, but I guess you get what you pay for in this case. read more

Beautiful space! I love the bar and everyone is so friendly. The pate is yummy and fresh pastas are a must! Go with friends so you can order everything and share :) read more

Stayed a week in Truckee. Ate in a 1/2 dozen restaurants. This by far was the most delicious meal. Country pate' rivals any made in France. Pan fried trout was sublime. Cassoulet was rich beyond belief, enough calories to hold one over for a subsequent 3 days of not eating. Home made bread was fluffy, fresh, warm. The salted French butter was so good it was sinful. Vanilla Crème Brûlée was the best I've had anywhere in the USA. Would give the best tasting one in Paris a run for its money. I live 75 miles down the road towards Sacramento. I seriously will consider driving up here again just to have dinner at Tangerine. read more

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We decided to get some to go food last Monday. I ordered the Fried Chicken and a medium well burger. We were super excited to try their food while sitting down to watch a movie after a long week of cooking meals. When I got home we discovered the burger was raw almost (it clearly said Well Done on the to go ticket stapled to the bag) and as we ate the chicken we soon realized that it was RAW inside! Not just pink or bloody at the bone but RAW! Unfortunately we had turned the light off to watch the movie so I took more than one bite to figure this out. I thru up that night and had stomach cramps and issues the following two days. Honestly thought I was going to have to go to the hospital. I feel like I got lucky! The power of eating a lot of fermented foods I guess. I normally don't write reviews no matter how bad things were but I am writing this due to the fact that nobody even bothered to call me (I went in the next day and showed the hostess the chicken, photos and my to go bag). She said she would issue me a refund and have the manager/owner call me. I did see the refund a couple days later but no call or response to my email. If I owned a restaurant and my food got someone sick I would have most certainly called to check on them and profusely apologize. Their lack of concern and caring is alarming and I have to imagine carries thru to the rest of their operation and philosopy. NO THANK YOU! read more

Came here for a dinner date. This is a bougie place but it was a fun experience. They only serve French wine (it's a French restaurant). The bartenders were very knowledgeable and suggested wine options for the food we ordered. We split the bison burger. Cooked perfectly. However, it took almost 30-45 minutes for us to receive it. Our favorite? The escargot. I'm typically used to having escargot in a traditional white wine, garlic butter situation. But here, they cook it in red wine. Each little morsel has like a small biscuit of its own on top. It was so unique. I've never had anything like this before. It was delicious ! read more

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Such a great find thanks to someone telling me about it! The concept for this is here to stay. French, airy, with great service and amazing food and wine. We always choose to sit at there bar, and these are the goods that we tried: Deviled egg - a must!! Burger - I am not a burger person but wow, this nearly tops it for me. House wines - delicious European options is my new style. Pate - a great snack Homemade mini baguette and quality butter? Yes always Mussels - popular and great. Add the baguette. This is a clean, friendly, yummy spot. read more

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Had an amazing birthday dinner at Tangerine Bistro over the holiday weekend. We had a large party of 9 and they accommodated us without any issue. Pro Tip: If you are looking for white tablecloth and AC, Tangerine Bistro should be at the top of your list. Service was impeccable and it seems like all the staff worked together to ensure a fast and friendly experience. For food, be sure to get their Chicken Pate which was smooth and creamy. We also liked their Cornish hen and Duck confit Cossoulet. The only thing we probably won't order again is the beef tartare. Nothing was wrong with it, just that we didn't like how it incorporated so much caper which kinda overpowered the beef. Their oysters were fresh and escargots tender. Overall, had an excellent time and won't mind going back to try out some of their other dishes. Wine and beer only, no hard liquor. read more

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My daughter wrote the review based on her experience. The grown ups loved it as well. "Amazing food, my daughter ordered the chicken breast with fries that was on the kids menu. We ordered mussels that came with a lovely seafood sauce. My daughter put the sauce on her chicken, making the perfect combo. Server was nice, she also gave us mini madeleines once we finished the main course. We sat in the outside patio which was not cold. " read more

Absolutely fantastic new French bistro in Truckee. Effortlessly service and classic dishes served perfectly, from steak to oysters to escargot A charming room read more

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The 3 of us got lucky and were able to walk in on a Saturday night at 7:30. The restaurant was comfortable but dimly lit. The overall service was great and our server was personable and attentive. The food was very good! We had and would recommend the baguette, deviled eggs, chicken liver pate, escargot, French onion soup, muscles, truffle ravioli and lava cake. The baguette was surprisingly good. We expected it to just be your normal table bread with butter but it was definitely a couple steps above. It had a saltiness to it that was on the verge of being too salty but was just right. We tried to order a second loaf but they sold out. We'll definitely go back to this restaurant next time we're in Truckee. read more

They accommodated our party of 10 and EVERYTHING was incredible! From a 5 year old to retired age.

Went to Tangerine the other night for dinner with friends. Service was exceptional however I was a bit disappointed on the food. We had the prefix dinner which way overpriced for the portions and quite frankly did not pair well together for a $500 dinner for 4. This is Truckee not Rodeo Drive. To add this this was a $26 charge for "healthcare" that the proprietor expects customers to pay for their healthcare cost instead of the owner paying for it. Absurd read more

Tried Tangerine for the first time with two other food-enthusiast friends last night, we were all extremely happy. Vibe is casual with a dash of elegance. Service was capable, casual, friendly, but also with a dash of Parisian no-nonsense thrown in.  Food was consistently excellent; we were all extremely happy with every single item, a level of consistency which, in my experience, is unusual even at excellent restaurants. Collectively, we had oysters, steak tartare, chicken liver mousse, onion soup, Lyonnaise salad, cassoulet, afogato, and "French sundae," a house creation of blood orange sorbet and champagne, plus house-made amaretti brought with the check. Wine on offer by the glass was well-curated.  No meal can be perfect, but the caveats here were minor: one of my oysters had a number of shell fragments (and that aside, the oysters were excellently shucked, including preserving most of the liquor that all-too-often ends up on the floor), and the excellent beef in the steak tartare had its flavor masked by a too-heavy hand with the mustard, to my palate, anyway. This isn't a cheap restaurant, but it seems appropriately priced for what it is. read more

So nice to have a French restaurant with delicious food in Truckee. The prices are expensive but I did find a $24 price tag on the salad lyonnaise ridiculous. Service was efficient and courteous if not actually warm and friendly. I guess that's in keeping with a Parisian mindset? Nice ambiance inside. Comfy seating. Excellent wine by the glass menu. Three choices for oysters, all were delicious and perfectly shucked with mignonette, lemon and Tabasco options. French onion soup was delicious. Frittes were excellent but honestly should be crispier to be perfectly French. Chicken liver mousse with the blackberry jam was a small but delicious appetizer. The freshly made bread was delicious with fleur de sel and amazing butter, if overpriced at $9 for a small baguette. Mussels in a coconut broth were all perfect, always going to be very salty but very good. The bread served with it, however, was overly toasted and tasted burnt. The lyonnaise salad was a big portion but the dressing was heavy and made it soggy. Bacon wasn't discernible and the Roquefort pieces were too big and overwhelmed the frisée. Overpriced at $24. This was a miss. Nicely cooked tender haricot vert. The crème brûlée had a perfect brûlée! Crème was smooth. I prefer mine less sweet but I know most are this sweet. This was a very good dessert. I do not appreciate the 6% service fee tacked on at the end for health care. That's on the restaurant and should be incorporated into your food prices. I know why they do this but if you are already charging $24 for a salad,why not be honest and make it $25.50? That won't stop someone who wants to order it instead of nailing the diner at the end. So all in all this is a great place in the area to go for a very classic French meal with excellent wine selection too. read more

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Tangerine is a classic French bistro, brought to life by the creators of Italian spot Great Gold. Opening in November of 2023, Tangerine brings a fresh, modern take on the classic French bistro. The owners first met at Flour + Water and have opened a bunch of spots since. This was described as one of the most sought after dinner reservations in the area by sfgate. We went in late March and got a reservation easily on resy. Everything is made in-house. Tangerine's Menu is classic French all the way. Food quality was about what we expected. Solid but some clinkers. Expecting top notch French in a resort town is a conflict, but this should satisfy folks wanting something decent. Service was solid. Knowledgable servers, lots of attention, no need to hail them. Food Review: house made demi baguette (v) ($10) whipped butter, fleur de sel was nice and warm. Solid. 8.5/10 french onion soup ($21) beef broth, sherry, gruyere, crouton - They also use anchovy. - special vegetarian version was just too sour. Cheese and crouton was ok. 6/10 steak frites au poivre (gf) 8oz sirloin steak ($60) was bigger than expected. Cooked to a nice medium rare with a classic sauce. Fries were a bit over salted. 8.5/10 sautéed mushrooms (gf)(v) ($15) - These sides were great for vegetarians/vegans. They can cook them with olive oil instead of butter. 9/10 sautéed spinach (gf)(v) haricot verts (gf)(v) bibb lettuces (gf)(v) Overall - Very Good Food - Very Good Decor - Very Good Service - Fair Value - Very Good Would we come back - Yes read more

Food was really mid but small portions and big prices being the stars down to 2. (Why is the over salted onion soup over $20?) even the "organic lemonade" was super watered down and bland. It tasted like a lemon bundaberg. We tried oysters, duck, soup, burger, and duck confit. Everything was very mid. Great gold is at least good (but not great). Honestly this resto reminded us why we don't come to this part of truckee for food. Everything is mid and overpriced. Try Tahoe city or incline village instead. read more

What can I say? My meal here was a week ago and I am still dreaming about how great it was! What a great addition to the food scene in Truckee! Everything we ate here was delicious and perfect. The county pate is better than I have had in France. Full of pistachios and dried cherries. Crostini for this dish was thin, full of flavor and crunchy - just right for the pate bites. I had the trout and hubby had the cassoulet. We also ordered the made in house baguette with the salted French butter. Heavenly! The trout was cooked perfectly with a nice crispy skin. The cassoulet was a loaded with sausage, duck confit leg, beans and a delicious sauce. Oh and you must try the crème brûlée here as well. The ambience of the room is lovely and the service was warm, friendly and very attentive. I cannot wait to go back! read more

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I heard about tangerine bistro from a local. I do not eat French food a lot/enough. But I thought I'd give it a shot. They have a happy hour which is what I did. I just treated it like dinner and you can see by the picture that that's a full meal. It was about $35 plus tax and tip . The food was spectacular. The muscles you pull out of clams, that's easy, but they pulled out about half a dozen and let it sit in the broth. An elegant touch. Everything was spot on. The service, Tabatha was my server, was also perfect. I asked a lot of questions about different dishes and we built what Great French food in Truckee, you bet. One of the best meals and best dining experiences I have had in quite a while. read more

Tangerine Bistro - Muscles front and center. Bib lettuce salad on the left. Pom Frites and a Kronenberg beer. - French Near Me - Truckee, California

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The first bite of their food instantly transported me back to the South of France. Worth every penny!

I was excited to try this place as it's relatively new in Truckee. We had a reservation for a weeknight around 6pm. The restaurant was only half full when we arrived but got more crowded as the night went on. The lighting and ambience were beautiful - I had no idea that the space was as large as it was. The music was a bit distracting - louder than I would have liked and more rock n roll - a softer jazz or orchestral soundtrack would have been a better fit. We were seated in a row of tables that were set up for couples - one person on a long bench and the other facing them in a chair. I would imagine it would be difficult not to eavesdrop on your neighbors conversation if the restaurant was full but luckily we were early enough so that wasn't a concern. We started with the puff pastry Brie appetizer. It was tasty - had some tangerine jam and zest inside. The cheese wasn't totally melted but it was still a tasty bite. I would have liked to see some fruit or additional garnish on the side. Next we ordered the cassoulet and burger. The server specifically told us the burger was new on the menu and came with raclette cheese (though the menu didn't specifically state this). I was excited to try it as I've seen a lot of raclette videos and hoped the cheese would be served table side. No such luck. The burger was well done (no pink as stated) and the cheese was plated in the kitchen with no fanfare. Maybe I had too high expectations? The tomato jam on the burger was good and the fries were crispy. I would have loved to see an aioli or other sauce served with the fries. The cassoulet was beautiful and plated gorgeously. It had deep flavor and was very warm and comforting. Our server was very attentive and refilled waters and checked on us often. We skipped dessert and got served complimentary cookies with our check. Our server explained that the cookies were gluten and dairy free. They were a miss in my opinion....simple mints would have been a nicer finish to the meal. Lastly we were surprised to see a health charge of 6% added to our bill. I assumed this was to help cover the health plan for employee. I would have preferred higher prices on food items instead of a separate charge. I would return if I had friends in town that loved French cuisine and wanted some small bites with a glass of wine. It's nice to see some diversity in cuisine in downtown Truckee! read more

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Amazing food. I felt like I was back in Paris. The kids loved the green beans, spinach and game hen. Baby also ate the hen and pomme puree. It was cooked to perfection and one of the best chickens we've ever had. The pâté was also so good. Everything was amazing. This place is a great addition to the restaurant selection in Truckee. We will definitely be back! read more

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Delightful French bistro at the end of downtown Truckee. Amazing service, classic French menu offerings and too notch happy hours! Our new fav spot read more

Tangerine Bistro - Escargot - French Near Me - Truckee, California

Great food and amazing service! We had the tasting menu and chose to have it "blind" not knowing what we were receiving (no food allergies). Added wine paring and wow!! Highly recommended!! A little gem! read more

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