The place is good overall, but the weekend service is awful. Waited 20 minutes for a drink and never saw the bartender. Had to go inside to find her. Owner needs to staff up. 2 bartenders minimum. I remember memorial day weekend watching many folks just leave cause no service. During the week---fine. Weekends no read more

Definitely a dive bar, there's only one booth inside and it was sticky beyond belief it's also right next to the juke box, so be prepared have your ear drums blown out! Only other seating is on the patio or at the bar. Looks nice on the patio but filled with smokers. If ur a non smoker I don't recommend this place, food was meh. Fries were super salty, and the chicken sandwich was dry. We didn't get our chicken wings till we were ready to pay the check. I think they forgot we ordered them. The staff was really nice though they took the chicken wings off the bill, and gave them to us anyways. read more

I love their burgers and my husband raved about their bloody Mary's. Their fries are delicious and well seasoned. The view is spectacular. Everything always tastes fresh. read more

VERY rude. I came here with my service dog (wearing his vest), and the lady who greeted us promptly said "we don't allow dogs in here.". To this I responded, "he's a service dog m'am." She then asked what service he performs (which is illegal), and then tries to tell me that psychiatric support is not a "real" service. Needless to say, my girlfriend and I immediately walked out. We refuse to support a business with these kind of ethics and lack of manners/ knowledge of their customers rights. DO NOT waste your money here. I will now go make a report with the better business bureau. read more

Random stop on the way to Auburn! Great find! Don't be fooled by the outside! Fun decor inside, an AMAZING view from the outdoor bar and seating area, very affordable drinks and simple food! The staff was beyond friendly, and you could tell everyone there was enjoying themselves!!! Prices?,.. Can't beat 'em!! Will go again! read more

The Red Frog - Pizza Near Me - Colfax, California

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The place is pretty welcoming. Very friendly staff. Great pit stop if you're traveling. Nautical themed decor.. seating inside is limited but there's a nice patio area overlooking the woods and mountains. Everything was great, the ambience, the crowd, nice bar, very reasonable prices, however, the food was mediocre. Would love to go again if in the area. read more

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We stumbled upon the Red Frog for a bachelor party and boy did it come through. We waited in line for 15 min before being allowed in the VIP line which rushed us in. Drinks were cheap which helped our band members crank out some serious Karaoke skills. We still do not know the name of the mysterious girl in the red dress. This alone will keep us coming back for more the next time we are in Colfax. read more

This is a bar with a great few off the covered indoor/outdoor back patio. If you like me enjoy authentic flavor this is a good place to stop for a cold one. They have a limited menu as well with burgers pizza and the like, but this is obviously not a fine dining establishment;). Service (Gwenn?) was very attentive and genuinely friendly. Recommend you stop here to have a beer and a snack and enjoy the view! read more

The best bar in colfax by far.Also very cool on the inside.And the back deck has a killer view!

There's not much to choose from in Colfax, especially late in the evening, but this is a great place to go, even with limited options! Gwen is awesome and friendly, busts her butt to make sure she is taking care of the whole place (alone, both times I went in last week, with only the help of one bar back who is also the cook) and even though the bar and patio area can accommodate lots of people, she handles it awesomely! The reviewer who said she should be replaced must have had a stick shoved somewhere uncomfortable that night because I was in the bar and that place was packed. Gwen did an awesome job and the best she could so ignore that crappy review because this place is worth it even if you have to wait a minute or two for service. Like any bar, the quickest service can be gotten by stepping up to the bar and ordering. She's not a waitress, she's a bar tender! Order at the bar and take your drinks to your table. Don't be rude to a kind, hard working, and excited bar tender. I imagine she deals with all kinds of angry drunk people in that place and she handles it in stride. The drinks are strong and cheap and the pizza is awesome! Relax and enjoy, this place is an awesome local dive. read more

Fun spot to grab a drink and snack. Beautiful view and a very nice staff. Prices are good and the menu was basic but yummy.

Used to be THE PLACE TO BE but now it is just NOT! I believe it may be the difference in staff but also the owner is a complete jerk! I have gone to the Red Frog, hoping to get a better experience than the last... Unfortunately this has not happened. The view from the back deck is THE BEST! Maybe it wold take a new, much nicer owner to revamp the reputation it once had. read more

Decent enough bar. Beer is super cold and the view from the back deck is amazing. Dollar tacos on Tuesday, unfortunately they are probably making a big profit because the tacos taste like canned meat garbage. Service can be slow, depending on when you go. read more

The majority of my time spent at the Red Frog (which consists of 1-2 times a year because someone decides we should "try again") has been less than glamorous, but last night was the worst to date. I initially sympathized with the lone bartender Gwen. It was a busy Saturday night and she just had a barback for help. But then I realized it was her birthday and the slow service was also due to a number of people giving her birthday drinks and shots. We had hoped we could lighten the blow of crappy service with some embarrassingly awful karaoke, but was told "the karaoke guy just never showed." So music was dependent on an expensive juke box while we waited to be served for at least 30 minutes in the outdoor section of the bar (where we had been served all night). After the group got a little rowdy in an attempt to be served, we were asked to leave. We told them no one had served us and we saw her look at us and roll her eyes...the response? "Why didn't you come inside then?" I don't expect much from a dive bar in Colfax, but when there are 10 customers waiting for drinks that have been cool despite the poor service and buy you birthday shots...maybe walk outside and pour a couple beers. Someone needs to replace this Gwen girl with a nicer more customer service oriented person. I guarantee your sales will go up! read more

Lets just say the view is magical. Food is eh, people are local and friendly-ish, but lets face it. it's a local pub in the woods. Go with good friends and no intentions of being totally wowed. Your going to hang out and thats it. If it gets too rowdy, then leave. Or join them. Up to you. read more

This place is unique. If you are looking for a standard eatery, go somewhere else. Yes, they allow smoking on the patio. Yes, it is a bar, and some rough characters may be in attendance. If you are looking for a family establishment, go somewhere else. It is fun. Kitchy. and the bartender, Linda, was the nicest I have ever come across. I would go out of my way for the view and the ambiance, not to mention the outstanding hot dogs. read more

Awesome and fun place to hang out after work. Just wish there were more people my age here! But I guess it's a bit early for that... Having fun for Dallas' birthday! read more

This place definitely has a great view; however, I didn't like the food here. The pizza tasted like frozen pizza that they bake. I didn't really like the pizza, it was okay. The food takes a while to come out; which is understandable. I just don't see myself coming back here if I was in Colfax. read more

Cool little place to check out if you're lost in the area. Really, you're coming for the view, but stay for the drinks. Great place to have a good conversation. read more

Bottled Guinness, pizza, electronic darts - all good enough after a day of snowshoeing near Boreal.

GREAT view from the outside bar that overlooks the valley, nice staff, and good food too!

Stopped here for a quick beer on our way back from colfax. We sat out on the back porch where half the bar is which overlooks a huge canyon and mountain range. It is gorgeous and a great relaxing place to enjoy a drink. The bartender was very friendly also. We did not eat so i cannot comment on the food. The only negative thing was that my boyfriend wanted another beer and couldn't order one because the two bartenders walked into the kitchen and we ran out of time. Other than that it was a great place to stop with a great view and atmosphere. I would like to spend another evening here sometime read more

GWEN for the WIN! Extremely courteous to locals and tourists, alike. What a gal! I'll come back to the Red Frog for her, alone! What a great bartender. read more

This is a cool bar with the worst food I have ever had in my life. The food at this establishment is incredibly shitty. If their food was even halfway decent they would do much better service to their customers. read more

Back when I used to drink more and liked going to bars, this place was fun. I guess things have changed in the years since I've been here. It's become a locals only bar for sure. It's Inge giant clique. Maybe a night other than the weekend would be better but you should just save yourself the trip and go to a bar in a normal city. The bartender was quick and as friendly ad they could be in the busy atmosphere. read more

Having a drink and a burger on the back balcony on a nice day with the breaze gently blowing thru the trees. Ah,, Nothing better. This place is great. read more

A small-town person most of my life, I never felt comfortable walking into a "bar." Always felt intimidated regardless of the company. The Red Frog, on the other hand is a friendly, country-feeling, leisure establishment to go to, to have a cold drink and fun conversation w/a friend or group of friends, or to make new friends. read more

I live in the area and never go here because it's a rowdy Bar. I decided to go with my husband and get some tacos. I was asked to leave because I have a SERVICE dog. I told the bartender she was a service dog and she said, "doesn't matter, my boss would freak out". I am a bartender and I would never, in a million years ask anyone to move or leave because they had a disability. My Service dog was cleaner than most of the people there. read more

Great view great staff great all the away around come for the view stay for thr cheap booze. You will love this dive tucked away in historic colfax read more

Fun local working man's bar...good pours, great views and surprising food quality.

This is a really good bar. The beer is ICE cold, and they have a decent selection of taps (Newcastle!). The back patio overlooks the American River valley which is absolutely gorgeous. Nothing better than sitting back there with a few cold ones watching the trains go by in the valley. Whenever I'm in the area I roll through TJ's Roadhouse for a prime rib and then come here for a few (more) cold ones. Memorable bar. read more

We came here on Fathers Day. I was meeting my mom to pick up my son. We decided to have a bite to eat here. The view was fabulous, the food was inexpensive and tasty and the service was great! We will be back! read more

The Red Frog looks quite a bit nicer than I remember it being years ago when I was looking for land around Rollins Lake/Nevada City.... I remember it being a rough around the edges road house of sorts that got a little shady/rough at night. That said, the view is still amazing out on the Tiki deck that overlooks the American River Canyon. if the sun is still up, or better yet setting, there's no finer place to grab a pint if you're rambling round the Colfax/ Nevada City/ Grass Valley triangle on Highway 174. read more

Just because the service, food, customers and atmosphere are not like an in town chain restaurant doesn't mean The Red Frog is a bad place. Like others have noted, the food here is average or less. I have come by twice and not been impressed. That doesn't mean this place sucks...just pick your reason for coming here. If you like an old school, quirky locals place (I'm not a local), then stop by on a random day drive and get a beer, maybe a bite and enjoy the view of a train curling around a mountain pass out of the back patio. I'm thankful there is a place that I can enjoy a drink and admire the Sierra's without a dozen tv's going and a 20 waitstaff whipping by my table. read more

Go on a hike out in Colfax then have a beer here. The view is awesome. It will make for a great day.

Amazing view of the foothills in the back patio area where you can sit and enjoy inexpensive burgers, fries, and drinks. Love it!

Yesterday I took my sister from Florida to this establishment-we sat on the back porch with a beautiful view of the canyons, mountains, autumn leaves, railroad tracks afar, and greenery. We had double cheeseburgers with the mountain high fries. Delicious and cooked exactly to our liking. Service was quick, beer was super cold. Fantastic homey cozy place-not very big. We went during the day but could tell at night it may be a different type crowd. read more

Been to this place quite a few times with my fiancé and friends, the view is great! I love the outdoor seating and it's super convenient that you can smoke out there! The burgers are blah but edible but the pizza is AMAZING! And the beer is always cold and tasty! The service is ok, it gives off a very small town feel. Every time we've been it's been pretty quiet which is always nice after a long hike! I've never been at night but it's a great place to relax for some lunch and a beer during the day =)! read more

We recently discovered The Red Frog and can't wait to go back! We went on a Thursday night and enjoyed great music (the amazing Reggie Hall!), wonderful service (thanks Melissa!), and delicious hot wings and drinks. We loved the whimsical decor and the options to tuck into a relatively private booth with its own dimmer switch or to join the community at the indoor bar or outdoor deck bar. We couldn't believe how inexpensive our food and drinks were. I don't know if that's because I've lived in San Francisco and Los Angeles and got used to certain prices, or if The Red Frog is actually inexpensive even for here. I'll pay more attention next time. ;-) Even at night, the "view" is awesome, because you go back on that deck and feel the night all around you, and smell the trees. We'll make a point of going in the daytime though to enjoy the views everyone is raving about. read more

This is a great bar, I love the view, great atmosphere, good burgers, fries and pizza - all recommended! Margaritas, bloody marys, whatever drink I order is always spot on. Nice juke box music selection, friendly people and staff, too. I was also impressed with how clean the bathroom is (I have a thing about clean restrooms). Out of all of Auburn and Colfax area, this place is definitely my first choice for casual dining and drinks when I have a sitter and want to hear some good music. read more