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    Three Pines Bistro & Bar

    4.1 (834 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    THREE PINES BISTRO & BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Ahi tuna, tataki style
    Michael S.

    An unexpected gem just off I-80 in Colfax, Three Pines did a wonderful job of delivering a wide spread of dishes. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. The restaurant is well-lighted, not too loud, with enough space between tables to foster personalized dining experiences. Each of the following were tasty, methodically seasoned, and beautifully presented. * Ahi tuna (takaki) * Slow-braised short ribs * Chicken Marsala We don't often pass this part of the world, but Three Pines has definitely been added to our revisit list.

    Front entrance
    William D.

    Good breakfast stop in Colfax. Feeling an omelette & choose the California Supreme, with bacon, shrooms, Ortega Chiles, pepper jack cheese,topped with sour cream, avocado and sour cream. Came out quickly hot & filling. Opted for the biscuits and gravy. Rich with fresh made biscuits, chunks of sausage in the gravy. Mrs D's French dip was rated at two thumbs up. Garlic butter roll with grilled onions. Side of cole slaw. Friendly service, adult beverages served,but the bar area was closed when we dined mid day. Parking out front. Will return for dinner in the future.

    Dill Pickle Bloody Mary
    Kimi M.

    Three Pines is an absolute standout, and a huge reason why is the bartender Candice -- she makes this place. Her cocktails are creative, balanced, and honestly way better than the overpriced, forgettable $30 drinks at the Ritz-Carlton. Not even close. The bar has great energy, great people, and a vibe that keeps you coming back. The food is solid, the crowd is fun, and the drinks are next-level. If you're anywhere nearby and don't stop in, you're missing out. Amazing drinks, amazing atmosphere -- this place is a must.

    Sausage was overcooked
    Kelly K.

    First time coming here. First impression was that I didn't care for the ambiance or the music. I almost left though the waitress got to me before I did so I stayed. She was hard working as she was the only waitstaff and had lots of table inside and outside. She was doing an awesome job. I ordered scrambled eggs, bacon hash browns and biscuit and gravy. The eggs were fine, the hash browns were okay though they only brown one side of them and the were a bit oily. The bacon was not good. Tasted like old bacon and some of it was undercooked. I sent it back and replaced it with sausages. However, the sausages were overcooked and burnt. The highlight of my meal was the biscuit and gravy. It was really great. I loved the flavor of the gravy. I'd come back and get the biscuit and gravy with eggs and skip the potatoes and meats.

    Short rib nachos were delicious.
    Erica M.

    The inside doesn't match the outside. It has a very welcoming outdoorsy vibe. They also have a pretty big back patio to sit down and dine. I was able to try multiple dishes, however my order was their "South Western" salad. I read all the ingredients and was excited but ended up super disappointment. The salad was missing jicama, avocado and the tortillas strips. It also was suppose to come with ancho chile grilled chicken. The chicken had zero seasoning and was very very bland. I'd give the salad a 3/10. (See pic for reference). *French dip was very good 9/10 * Grilled chicken sandwich 9/10 * candied bacon 10/10 * short rib nachos 10/10 * chicken marsala 6/10 ( had a bed of gummy rice) * fried calamari 5/10 ( the fried lemon was super bitter). The staff was friendly and attentive. Overall I'd give them a strong 4 stars.

    Outside dog friendly patio
    Julie S.

    More like 3 1/2 stars. Great place to stop on the way to Truckee/Tahoe area. We picked it due to it having a dog friendly patio and an array of menu items that sounded good. Both my wife and I chose the house burger. To me the fries were the star of the plate. Double fried and crispy tasty nuggets - yum! The burger was good, not great. Service was good and the restaurant was clean. Overall a good pick for a pit stop. (Fast EV charger behind the restaurant was a plus)

    Philly on sourdough
    Danielle O.

    Went here with my mother and father and 12-year-old daughter and everyone loved their meal. It's a nice size restaurant with lots of seating. Our waitress was especially sweet and kind. She indulged us teaching my 12-year-old about paying bills and ordering food. I would definitely stop by here again if wherever on our way out of town that direction! Rating of the food: Dill crispy chicken sandwich: 5/5 (not overpowering all the dill flavor, although I would not have minded that lol) kids, chicken strips and fries: 5/5 from my 12-year-old the chicken strip expert philly melt on sour dough: 5/5 from my dad vegi tacos: 5/5 from my mom (but she did say the salsa was a little too spicy for her, she has a spice level of zero lol)

    Crab cakes Benedict with hash browns
    Cody A.

    Saturday lunch with our dogs on the patio was nice (beware of yellow jackets.). We were seated and served water right away. Ordered crab cake (coated and deep fried) benedict with hash browns (way too salty, not worth the extra $4) and corned beef hash with eggs over easy and English muffins. We would skip the crab cakes Benedict next time. Same owner as Dine n Dash. New name and look n feel since July 3025

    Pepperocini Bloody Mary with bacon
    Patrice V.

    Needed to get out of the fog so we headed East! Convenient location, right off the freeway-we arrived about 9:30am on a Sunday and were seated right away, definitely got busier after 10. Nice decor, dark but very open and spacious. Food was good, gravy was delicious and the Bloody Mary with bacon was fantastic! Salt and pepper shakers need an upgrade. Would come back and sit in the bar area-it was hoppin by the time we left.

    Truffle chicken Alfredo

    The decor is so cute and the dining has a relaxing vibe. The drinks are delicious and so was the food. Great service as well.

    Back patio deck is dog friendly.  Lily & Luna like Dine n' Dash, too.
    Tom S.

    We dined but didn't dash. Lazy afternoon. We ordered drinks and Dill chicken sandwich and a Cesar salad topped with steak. Both meals were quite acceptable. American style diner food that blows Mel's away. Quiet Sunday afternoon. We had the whole back patio to ourselves. Dog friendly, our 2 Labradors enjoyed laying in the shade with us. Friendly service. Prompt and efficient. Wallet friendly prices. Easy I-80 access. Me likes, you will, too.

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    Good food with good portions! Fast and friendly service highly recommend for a great breakfast.

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    Ask the Community - Three Pines Bistro & Bar

    Are well behaved dogs welcome in the patio?

    Yes

    Hi, when is karaoke? Thanks!!

    Every Friday night from 8pm-10pm!

    What are the vegan options on the menu? I see vegan options listed but can't find a current menu. Thanks!

    Do you still serve the Dash burger?

    Is this restaurant open for dinner?

    Yes, they are open until 10:00 pm.

    I'm looking for a place to meet friends for cocktails, in Colfax -- not beer or wine. The pics on this Yelp profile are pretty old, I can see Mimosas and Bloody Marys for brunch/breakfast, but is the cocktail service full (full bar) and decent?

    Hi Kay! Yes, we have a full service bar as well as a specialty craft cocktail menu. On our website at dinendashpubandgrill.com we have everything listed that our bar has! Hopefully you see something on there you like!

    Is this restaurant pet friendly?

    The back patio is!

    Are Done and Dash open Sunday for breakfsst?

    Yes they open at 700am.

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