This review focuses on the main stand where most tourists go! The one with plush seating on both…read moreends. The dirty snowman is legit! Basically spiked hot chocolate topped with whipped cream. If I'm not mistaken I believe it's vanilla vodka, Baileys Irish cream, and hot chocolate. This is the perfect drink to give you a light buzz in the snow. It's sweet and tasty with a nice alcoholic touch. For $13.50 these are about the same price as any other hotel cocktail.

This is the best apres ski scene I've ever come across! Family friendly (which I realize is a…read morefunny thing to say about a bar), casual, kick-back and fun, the Cabana Bar is the outdoor lounge that resides in those orange and brown open air cabanas on either side of the Northstar Village ice rink. We got lucky and managed to grab some seats around the fire pit both days we were there. Something about this communal pit puts folks in a good mood --- the first day the woman next to me whipped out marshmellows and sticks from her some ice cooler and shared them all around the fire. It was great! A lot of laughter and stories about the slopes ensued and we weren't simply strangers around the same fire anymore. The second day we purchased a smores kit from the bar and roasted marshmellows with the kids again. This seemed to unleash the kid in others near us. Two pairs of folks who didn't know each other, struck up a deal and pooled their money to get their own kit which they shared. The bartenders are fun --- have them make you thier specialty drink a "Dirty Snowman," (hot chocolate, vanilla flavored vodka and Bailey's). These folks also make an awesome hot apple pie (the drink, not the pastry). My kids give the hot apple cider here two thumbs up. If you have proficient ice skating kids with you, unleash them on the rink on their own. They can burn excess steam within your full view. It's a beautiful thing to be able to drive home in peace with an exhausted skier/skater snoozing in the back!

Food is good but service is disjointed and slow, place is largely empty most of the time and…read morepatrons tend to treat the whole restaurant dining room as a casual bar setting, standing around drinking and yelling like it's a bar. But it's supposed to be a nice dining room. Problems. I don't think it's going to last too long.

Service is great here and very attentive; however, the food was a bit lackluster. I got the tri-tip…read moreand it didn't taste like it was freshly cooked. And the tomato soup that they had tasted microwaved. For the price you pay, I was expecting better. This is the only spot I ate at in Northstar. Not sure if the other restaurants are better.

Great service, easy valet access! We highly enjoyed this amenity. No issues checking in the morning…read moreand dropping off in the afternoon.

The Alpine Club is only open to members of the Tahoe Mountain Club and their guests. Fortunately,…read moremy good friends are members, so we got to come a couple times for lunch and après ski, and it was really wonderful. They have a nice indoor and outdoor patio area. We sat out on the sunny patio overlooking the mountain. They were a bit understaffed, but service was super friendly and helpful. We had a couple Bloody Mary's which were made with love, I had a chopped salad w/ a perfectly cooked chicken breast, which was delicious, and my friend had the Thai chicken sandwich which she said was wonderful, with fries, which were really exceptional - super crispy. Came back the next day for nachos and cocktails, which were also great. If you are able to come, highly recommend.

Chris C. Is AMAZING. Will definitely be back because of my experience and hospitality here!read more

Jonny A was a delightful bartender! Gave my friend and I wonderful suggestions for activities…read morearound the Northstar/Lake Tahoe area. Very appreciated!

This place is a gem! Good service and excellent fried chicken sandwich location was also great with…read morenice views if you sit by the windows

What a great find here in Truckee! We happened to stumble upon Alibi when another beer hall ended…read moreup being closed for the night and were happy we did. Alibi was a cool spot with awesome wall art inside their bar and in the adjacent dining area. You order at the bar and can choose either scene to enjoy your food and drinks. The dining hall was more lit and made a cozy spot to catch up with friends without too much loud noise. I ordered their seasonal Asian Wonton Salad ($15) with a sweet dressing and loads of cabbage, carrots, and onions, and it was a refreshing bite to pair with my draft beer. Drinks were fairly prices and had a great selection of local choices. If I'm ever back in warmer weather, would definitely enjoy checking out the outside patios.

It was a rainy spring skiing day, so we came in early and decided to splurge on the fondue here…read more They don't publish the menu online, but everyone seems to get the fondue, and a lot of families get the kids' burger, which comes in a nice bento looking box. They have salads, burgers/sandwiches, soup, and charcuterie as other options. I started with the Coybow Pass, which is a mezcal based drink. The clothespinned dried orange slice was a nice touch. The fondue was a mix of various cheeses served in a traditional pot, with apples, wild board sausage, brussels sprouts, and focaccia. This hit the spot after a chilly day of skiing. Service was as you would expect for the Ritz - super polite and professional. If you're staying here or just want to duck in for a fancier break, the Living Room is worth a try.

The service was excellent. The lady who took our order was so nice. The food was just ok. Even the…read moreMoscow mule was so sour we had to change it. The falafel was not super dry but lacked flavor. The farrow bowl was simple but not a fan of mixed cold and warm food. The Burrata was not the best we had. Five star for service.

Food excellent. Had pizza, Cesar salad and chicken wings all were great and fed 3 of us with doggy…read morebag to go Highly recommend!

We arrived just a little past lunch time, around 2:30pm on a Wednesday. There were a few diners and…read moresomeone waiting for their pizza takeout. We were seated at a booth in the middle of the spacious restaurant but decided on another for more privacy. We were given a bottle of water and glasses without prompting. Looks like they repurpose liquor bottles for this purpose and I like that very much! We decided on Fried Cheese Curds, Pork and Padron Pizza, and Los Olivos Pizza. They all came out quick. The cheese curds were delicious! Crispy outside and chewy inside, sweet and salty, and the dipping sauce was so tasty we asked for another. We enjoyed both pizzas too, with their flat dough. We were hungry so this hit the spot for us. We weren't able to finish all tho so we brought some leftovers back, which tasted fine cold for dinner! Staff were attentive and friendly. Prices seem reasonable for the unusual ingredients, quality, and portion. 4 stars.

After a fun day of snowboarding, my wife and I went looking for somewhere nice to eat and the…read moremediterranean fusion Petra Restaurant & Wine Bar seemed like a calm place within the village to relax at. We were quickly seated and our server checked up on us frequently. We were impressed by the decor of wine, leather seats, wooden branches, and relaxing music. We ordered the Meatballs, Chicken Pot Pie, and French Onion & Gnocchi soup. The pie's unique presentation was welcoming. The bread was crispy and the chicken mixed with vegetables had the right ratio. The soup went down warm and satisfied my chills. The onion wasn't overpowering the gnocchi. And of course, we had a paired wine that was suggested. We'll be back to try the other fusion dishes.

Stayed at Northstar over the new years holiday and ordered takeout from Petra on 1/2/26. The menu…read moredefinitely felt limited. I ended up ordering chicken pot pie. I'll pause and acknowledge that chicken pot pie isn't typically something one orders out. But having said that, chicken pot pie isn't something I'd expect any restaurant to mess up! What I got was dismally disappointing. It was at best a watery chicken soup served with two pieces of puff pastry. The chicken was probably the leftover of that used for other chicken dishes. To be fair, they had a good crab cake.

Great ambience, cozy but spacious. Staff were very nice & helpful with the menu…read more - Caesar salad: good portion and yum. Good amount of cheese & sauce. - Onion soup: so yum! Very flavorful, good cheese & goodies.

Cute bistro! Delicious food! Good atmosphere. Nice wait staff…read more Highly recommend this place, especially if you are GF. Our table got the beef tar tar, French onion soup, tomato soup, beet salad, fish sandwich, burger, pork sandwich and rabbit pot pie. The only complaint was- I wish I got the burger because it was better than the pork sandwich, but that was pretty good too.

If you ask me for places that stand out in the greater Reno-Tahoe region brew scene, The Good Wolf…read morewould be near the top of the list. For years now, I've been saying these guys make some of the best, most unique beers in our area. And anyone looking for a solid pint or some creative things to try, would do well to swing by. Firstly, I absolutely love the location. It's a cozy little spot in the north Truckee industrial area. But step through the doors, and you enter a space that can only be described as a mix of hippy commune and witch's lair, with some delightfully quirky decor, and an incredibly friendly staff. Really does feel like a hidden gem. But as for r the beers themselves; in short, I think these are some of the best quality, and most niche types of brews you'll find around here. They have a smaller menu, but what they have is dominated by their Forest Beer series. These are concoctions made with all sorts of foraged ingredients from the forests, fields, and farms close to Truckee. Always changing, it is something to try out. The Borrowed Bines used fresh cut hops, the Bay Shore uses locally culled bay leaves, the Range of Light uses picked juniper berries, and the Dirt Candy uses mushrooms that grow in the woods. They also have been breaking into brewing their own apple cider, which is delicious but quite strong. Plus, they will usually have N/A options with their house lemonade or brewed soda on tap, too. So yeah, the menu almost certainly has something for everyone. Prices for everything are pretty typical.for the area, usually around $8-9 per pint. Though my one sort of gripe is that the smaller 4-5 ounce tasters are like $4 each, a bit pricier than most other tasters, so that makes it quickly more pricy to try out a lot of their menu. If you want any beers to-go, sadly they only offer a few at this juncture, and in bottles. And there is no food here, just a few snacks for sale. But make sure to browse their swag stands, as they have some eclectic merch. All in all, I definitely encourage any beer fans to come and check this spot out. Been one of my favorites for years, and I'll bet it can easily become one of yours, too. Cheers, all!

Tucked away in a Truckee industrial park The Good Wolf Brewing Company lurks, waiting. Sadly I did…read morenot take any pictures of my beer as I was too busy drinking and enjoying the atmosphere. Great variety of craft beer. From IPAs to ales to you name it. Good for a large group or party of two. Comfortable seating. Great staff. Cool Good Wolf souvenirs. This quirky brewery is a hidden gem.