We stopped on the way to Reno on a tip from someone in Dutch Flat (where the Dutch Flat Hotel Restaurant wasn't open as advertised). The "award winning clam chowder" was worthy of an award. Creamy, rich but not overpowering. Best part of the lunch. Turkey club had CHUNKS of turkey & generous slabs of bacon. Phil was our server, he was nice but not intrusive. Wish it was closer to home! read more

This place was ok. We had dinner here while staying at the adjoining motel. It wasn't actually late, maybe 7pm, but they were out of a lot of things and tables that were already empty still had spills etc. they cleaned up promptly to accommodate our group. There was a good amount of seating, a coffee bar and service was nice. Prices are pretty fair. The food was so-so. Basic sandwiches, Mac and cheese with brisket (a little overcooked), steak (Also a bit overcooked for how my friend requested it) and breakfast food eg eggs, sausage, bacon, French toast. It took a long time to come out even though most of the other guests who were there had already left. I know the food is cooked fresh but felt like it was probably understaffed. If there's something you want, I'd order from the start. Overall, ok experience, mostly for convenience to the lodging. read more

The Rustic Table - New American Near Me - Emigrant Gap, California

We camped Tahoe and were hungry on our way home. Found this gem just off the freeway. Very friendly staff, great coffee and delicious food! Breakfast sliders were 10/10. Thank you! read more

The coziest diner. Loved watching the snow fall as we had Christmas dinner. Our waiter was friendly and did a great job serving the whole busy restaurant all by himself. I ordered the BLT and it was amazing, cooked perfectly with a good amount of bacon. Everybody at our table was happy with their meals. We ordered coffee and shakes to go after our meals, our kids loved the milkshakes and if we are ever back in the area, we will definitely stop by again. read more

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Had the from the farm burger and fries. It was one of the best burgers I've had in some time. Huge burger and very juicy. Came back for breakfast the next morning and helpings are big and everything we had was made with love. We appreciated the service and hospitality from staff. read more

The Rustic Table - Hotel Lodge was very cozy and comfortable. - New American Near Me - Emigrant Gap, California

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Our group had fries burgers and steak and salad all was delicious. Service A+, Food cooked masterfully Everything was very fresh. Definately worth the stop. Also charming feel to ambience and reasonable price. read more

Beautiful little restaurant option to eat inside and outside. The young gentleman waiting the tables was the absolute best! He was so friendly! the whole kitchen staff was as well. Open the menu saw "breakfast nachos" So I had to order them! So glad I did. They were delicious.! He ordered The pancakes, ham and eggs he said they hit the spot. read more

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The place is warm and inviting inside. Staff / owner very friendly. Great menu and the food was fabulous. Unfortunately they were out of ham for my husband's breakfast so he opted for bacon. Not going to go down a star just for that - it's NYE. Will come again ! Prices are very reasonable. read more

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Get some fresh tomatoes that your menu states is available. Poor kitchen management. Note worthy claim chowder was served tepid. read more

We have eaten at the Rustic Table on two previous occasions and had good meals Today we took my brother for lunch and he and I ordered their clam chowder soup and a Bacon Tomato and Cheese sandwich and each of us had an Americano. My wife ordered a Patty melt and sweet potato fries. Her sandwich and fries were good. Our Americanos were good but the clam chowder although tasty was lukewarm and our sandwiches had no tomato. They had run out but didn't say anything. Tomatoes are critical ingredients for sandwiches, salads and hamburgers. How do you serve sandwiches that are specific to that sandwich and not say you don't have any. Very disappointing. read more

Food was the best American breakfast! Had the country fried stake & eggs, the gravy was the best I've had! BBQ burger hit the spot. The service was top tier! He was so sweet and kind, great conversation! Won my 2 years olds heart. We sate next to the window and had the best view of a cozy wood snow world. The inside was so cozy felt like a hug. read more

The Rustic Table - The outside of the restaurant during January 2026. - New American Near Me - Emigrant Gap, California

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Food was good, pancakes were fluffy and delicious. I got chicken piccata with mashed potatoes and zucchini. We don't eat pork so my husband asked for chicken instead of sausage or bacon as a side to breakfast eggs and they happily substituted it with no extra charge . Food was hot and delicious. However, we had to wait for over 45-50 minutes for it, maybe they wear short staffed in the kitchen? Diner was not at full occupancy may be half full. Will we come back to it? Definitely yes but only if we have ample time to spare because I know they take their time to prepare it. Our server was polite and we can see that he was super busy running around. read more

The Rustic Table - Pancake breakfast - New American Near Me - Emigrant Gap, California

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The young man Jarrod, waiting the tables gave us a 10/10 experience. He was so extremely friendly from the very beginning. The food was delicious!! we came from a Tahoe trip and this restaurant was our favorite food experience on the entire trip. Highly recommended this place! read more

The Rustic Table - Bbq burger - New American Near Me - Emigrant Gap, California

Delicious breakfast Off Highway 80 - The Rustic Table Restaurant. It's hard to believe I've been driving past this place for many years without noticing it. Today we finally stopped by -- and what a pleasant surprise! We were received with a beautiful welcome income in. The service was great from the minute we walked in. I had the Chorizo Breakfast Burrito, and it was phenomenal. Packed with chorizo, fries, onions, peppers, and cheese, it had just the right amount of that chorizo grease to give it flavor without being too heavy. Hands down, one of the best breakfast chorizo burritos I've ever had. We also tried the BLT sandwich, which was simple but well-executed -- crispy bacon, cheese, fresh lettuce and tomato, and nicely toasted bread. Sometimes simple is best, and this hit the spot. The hot black coffee was strong and bold, creamer and sugar. Just what I needed to start the day right. The location might throw you off at first -- it's tucked away near Highway 80, and the road leading in looks a bit sketchy (lol), but don't let that stop you. This place is a true hidden gem. Chorizo breakfast burrito Highly recommend checking it out! read more

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If I lived in Emigrant Gap, I would have breakfast here every weekend. Food is delicious, coffee is amazing, and the service is the very best. Teen Challenge doing it right! read more

The Rustic Table - Wonderful coffee in cups you can swim in (well, almost $! - New American Near Me - Emigrant Gap, California

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The only restaurant located close to the Sierra Woods Lodge so we went here twice for breakfast. It was usually empty in the morning, but the service is always constantly bad and food will always come at least 20 minutes if not more after you ordered. Our server for both days was unfortunately a rude, probably racist man named Juan that has very odd and fake behavior. I don't know how to exactly picture his behavior in writing, but he would made some sarcastic remarks when we tried to call him and request for something and he would immediately changed his expression and tone into the "nice server" mode after we tried to reiterate our request. First, he would never check on us, never look at our direction, and would ignore us for so long even after we were so obviously done eating. When I called him for a check, we felt like he sort of mocked me with the way I called him. I didn't call him disrespectfully by any means, it's literally "hi? hello? excuse me? can I get a check?" (clearly I had to call him 3 times because he would just race back to his den without even checking on us) but apparently he was unhappy that some asian girl was calling him because he then said with a mocking tone and irritated face, "hello, hi, yes, excuse me, what did you want?". When I tried to ask for jams for my toast, he was like, "riiight, you want jams... yeah.. we don't offer that... but I guess if you want it... which flavor do you want..?" what the hell? which breakfast place doesn't offer jams? Phil, on the other hand, is more genuinely nice and caring and asked us what we need and delivered us water with pleasure and does not make us feel like we are a burden, unlike that sarcastic Juan. Unfortunately, this is the only restaurant within few miles off the lodge, but if you don't stay in the lodge, I would say avoid at all cost. read more

The Rustic Table - The potatoes are undercooked. - New American Near Me - Emigrant Gap, California

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I love when I am pleasantly surprised by an establishment. Our family went to go play in the snow nearby and was too hungry to head back to the nearest city to eat lunch. Busted out the trusty Yelp and decided to try this place out. Had super cute cabin vibes. There was no wait to be seated. Menu had a great variety and the food was bomb and affordable. And it came out quickly. I especially loved the Grilled Artichoke, Clam Chowder and the Ribeye Steak. That was theeee best dang Grilled Artichoke in my life. There was a small hiccup with our steaks, but they remedied it quickly and well. Staff were super friendly. Kudos to all the staff because they literally made our experience awesome! It's a quaint place, but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this spot to anyone visiting the area. Yelp 2024 Challenge: 26/30 read more

Rustic, tranquil, and absolutely exquisite, does not begin to describe, The Rustic Table. This is a standout stop that deserves a spot on your travel list. The portion sizes were beyond generous, exceeding all expectations. We had breakfast burritos too big to finish. (pictured are our halves to-go). Plus, the freshly brewed coffee was served in large, two-hand mugs that made for a feel-good, warming experience. Juan, our server, operated as a one-man team (aside from the kitchen crew) and couldn't have been more attentive or welcoming. His warm attitude while serving, clearing, and managing the floor brought a personal touch that made the experience even better. We've officially added The Rustic Table to our list of must-return destinations. Looking forward to our next visit. Thank you for such a memorable meal. read more

The Rustic Table - One half is bacon, the other chorizo. Served with choice of cheese, potatoes with perfectly cooked bell peppers , and eggs. - New American Near Me - Emigrant Gap, California

Stopped by to grab breakfast and it took 45min to get a breakfast burrito. The place wasn't crowded and they said it would be a "few" minutes. Unbelievable. Don't stop by here if you hope to get out reasonably quickly. read more

Amazing service, incredible food!! We stopped here on our way out of Tahoe and it was really good and fast service. Highly recommend !! read more

The Rustic Table - Chicken Caesar Wrap - New American Near Me - Emigrant Gap, California

This place was so wonderful. The staff was very kind and attentive. The food was so delicious. We ordered breakfast items and lunch and we ate every bite. Loved the music they played. It was great! Definitely recommend! read more

Amazing food and service!! Really cute place and view with excellent portion size for money! Great value! Had regular breakfast and pancake breakfast! And breakfast sliders! All yummy and the pancakes super big and fluffy! read more

The Rustic Table - Pancake breakfast with pork sausage - New American Near Me - Emigrant Gap, California

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10/10 awesome birthday experience! Steve even played our favorite birthday song! It's great for any event or a family hangout read more

The Rustic Table - New American Near Me - Emigrant Gap, California

Cute little shack and the servers were friendly. Food was so so. We had a table of 5 and the meals didn't come out together. We're pretty sure one meal wasn't sent in until we all had our food but there was little communication around it except for "it's coming". The missed bringing the soup entirely. The waiter did take the very late meal and soup off the bill. I wouldn't rule this place out. We just didn't have the best of luck. read more

I almost never leave reviews but wanted to come on and add one for The Rustic Table. My family and I visited a few weeks ago on our way to the snow, and it was great! Service was great, and they even got the kids food out first so that they don't get too impatient. My husband and I both ordered omelettes and thought they were really good, with large portion sizes. I also got a toffee nut latte and it was honestly one of the best lattes I've had (and I've had a lot as a former barista and coffee shop manager). Prices were very reasonable as well! It wasn't very busy when we were there and it's hard to see from the highway, so I'm afraid people will miss it. Give it a try if you are in the area! We will be back! :) read more

The Rustic Table - Omelette - New American Near Me - Emigrant Gap, California

What a GEM this place is! Service and the food was excellent. We all had breakfast burritos and they were very tasty. The coffee was really good too. Phil was a great waiter! Staff was friendly. The restaurant and bathrooms were clean. We will be back again. read more

I have eaten here at least 5 times. Each time has been fabulous! They have a pesto pasta with chicken that is delicious!!! Beautiful scenery up in the mountains!! Breakfast served All Day!! read more

Food was terrible. Seemed like we got all the leftovers from lunch. 3 out of 4 of us got sick. Stomach aches and coming out of both ends. Terrible. Maybe just a one off but I'd never suggest going here. Look elsewhere. Absolutely terrible. read more

Amazing food, service, and prices. The interior is clean and cozy. We will absolutely stop here again and highly recommend it.

I went in to grab a breakfast burrito to-go on my way up for a day of skiing. It took longer than an hour to get a subpar burrito while the restaurant was empty. I can't imagine if others were there. Should have stopped at McDonald's. read more

The Rustic Table is a favorite stop on our way to the mountains. We enjoy their breakfast, lunch, and coffee menus. Their staff are friendly, attentive, and never messes up our orders. The mountain view is stunning and brings the nature into the restaurant. They have lots of seating and we haven't had to wait for a table yet. The prices are relatively low for the high quality we receive. We were especially impressed by their clam chowder soup which had no sand and one of the best I've had in a long time. The restaurant and restrooms are also well maintained and clean. read more

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A true hidden gem! From the kids menu to the adult menu, everything we ordered was phenomenal. Their chorizo breakfast burrito is 10/10. Service was absolutely amazing, and the vibes are great. This will definitely be a stop we make anytime we come up North. read more

Friendly and efficient service. The biscuits and gravy are the best we ever had! We are traveling through this area and had to go back for seconds. read more

This is a wonderful spot! Please stop here if you want hearty portions of tasty food. Brisket Mac Oven baked Brie Pesto Pasta California Burger Those are delicious choices! The photo is horrible because it was a complete afterthought-- Baked Brie read more

The Rustic Table - Baked Brie! - New American Near Me - Emigrant Gap, California

What a great place! Came in for breakfast and ordered the chicken fried steak, the best I've ever had. The gravy was so good. I asked for a little bit more put on my potatoes O'Brien. Highly recommended! read more

Another visit to Placer County for camping and our wisest decision (many including dogs on paddle boards) was to once more enjoy the amazing culinary experience of The Rustic Table. Great coffee, OJ, French toast, hash browns (is your mouth watering yet?), home style potatoes, and maybe their killer milkshakes! Very dog friendly read more

The Rustic Table - Bombastic breakfast! - New American Near Me - Emigrant Gap, California

Hmmm... I'm wondering what the four-and-a-half-star rating is all about. For me, it's at most three-and-a-half stars. Maybe we didn't order the right food? Maybe it's the only decent restaurant in Emigrant Gap, CA? Maybe if I saw the breathtaking views that someone wrote about, in their review I wouldn't be so grumpy. The seating is weird. There are a few tables where the seats are facing the wall. There were only a couple of seats facing the windows. When we arrived both window seats were taken so I had to face the wall. Luckily, my man switched seats with me and I could sort of see out of a window. I guess I was starving since facing the wall bothered me a lot. Let's get on with the food. The clam chowder was creamy and tasty! I love how they had the right enough potatoes, pork, and clam. It was a great appetizer after playing in the snow. The Fish & Chips were not great. It was not crispy enough that the batter easily fell off. They gave us a generous portion, but it was not that great. It was edible, though. I didn't get to try the hot dog since the girls were starving, but they finished it so I'm guessing it's good. However, I was not a fan of the fries. I'm glad that we ordered the Banana Churro. How can you not like it when the banana is dipped in Nutella and the crispy tortilla is sprinkled with a ton of sugar and cinnamon? It was sooooooo good! Customer service was great. We had a couple of servers help us. They were both friendly and efficient. read more

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Food tasted good and the people were nice. But it took over an hour for simple non customized orders. There was only one server for the whole place and the kitchen was backed up. Each dish came out 1 by 1 for all the tables. Two tables near us got their drinks then left because of the wait. We stayed for our food but regret it cuz my husband ended up getting sick to his stomach an hour after we left. read more

Food taste was a 5, but my breakfast was only luke warm. My son was in heaven and said the best. So I would have to say kitchen needs work on timing. They were very busy and short a staff member so trying their best..but definately need work on communication between the host, waiter and other staff. Once the waiter figured out we got seated, but no service he stepped up. Since we were in no hurry it was not a biggie. Very clean and beautiful ambiance. Pine trees, sunshine coffee bar. With this being a situation where people are being helped to change their life around we always support. We did have to ask for menus and to order (we were forgotten) when we go on weekdays never an issue. read more

The pics are misleading! Ordered an omelette. 42 minutes later it arrived on a paper late, with kid sized plastic cutlery, so greasy and hot that it was burning through the plate. Coffee was burnt and also in a plastic cup. I was one of 3 tables occupied in the whole restaurant. I really wanted to like this place. read more