Great food drinks and ambience. The service was awesome. Avoid downtown truckee traffic. Love…read moreit there.

Quality seems to have gone downhill this year…read more Denver steak was mostly gristle - when I complained to the waiter I was informed I was probably unlucky. Sea bass had fishy smell - they tried to cover it up with excessive balsamic vinegar. Kids fresh catch salmon - portion of fish seems half as big as last year but I still consider it a good deal. Order this if you are young enough.

Pianeta was absolutely incredible from start to finish. We came in not really knowing what to…read moreorder, and our server, Almandine, completely made the experience. She gave us her recommendations, we trusted her, and she did not steer us wrong once! We started with the bruschetta, which was unreal. Everything tasted so fresh--the combination of the veggies and fruit with the pesto and cheese was literal perfection. Such a good balance of flavors. I had the Pasta Di Olio, and I genuinely cannot say enough good things about it. The pasta tasted incredibly fresh, the flavors were perfect, and the sausage crumble took it to another level. Simple, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. My boyfriend couldn't decide what to order, so Almandine surprised him with the ravioli bolognese--and she nailed it. He loved it. Rich, flavorful, and basically comfort food at its finest. We finished with the chocolate polenta pudding, which was the perfect ending to the meal. So good. Between the food, the atmosphere, and especially Almandine's service, we had such a great experience. She was warm, knowledgeable, and made ordering so much fun. We will absolutely be back the next time we're in Truckee!

I had a great experience here. I work just down the street so it was great to check out something…read moreso close to me. Desiree my server, made me feel so comfortable and taken care of. I spoke with the chef and shared our love of learning so much in the Berkeley / Oakland area dining scene as chefs. We had some of the same inspirations and chefs. I felt I could really taste this in the sauce and within the depth of flavor in each bite. It's hard to find a place that makes everything from scratch. This place is one of those. I had a bruschetta and a great Duck 2 ways dish. Great flavor on all the dishes components. Real demi with my duck always an amazing treat. A very big thank you to Peter and my server Desiree. They were amazing and made sure I had a special dining experience in this beautiful space. I will be back!!!

I came here for lunch I got the Cesar salad wheat bread…read morewater The food was very yummy The service excellent I recommend this place

Meh, a decent spot for some traditional bar food in Truckee. Outside seating is nice during a…read morepleasant summer or fall day. The dishes feel a little tired - the chili I got was lacking in flavor and I spotted a dog hair in my food halfway through. Ugh. Service was incredibly friendly.

A delightful local spot to take in sunset overlooking downtown Truckee. My friend suggested this…read moreplace for my visit and this place has apparently been around for years. I was a little concerned on my drive up to the spot, since you turn off the main road, go up the hill and onto a side street with more than its fair share of potholes. We had a later reservation (7:30 pm) and even though it was a Friday night, the dining room was fairly quiet by the time we arrived. I was seated next to the window and my server, Lee, introduced himself. I was there in time to see the sun dip below the hills and the lights come up on the Main Street below. It really does offer a picturesque view. My friend arrived and she ordered their "famous" Caesar salad and I got the crispy chicken sandwich. We were both quite happy with our choices. I tried hers and the dressing had a touch more anchovy than I prefer, but that's why I don't order Caesar salads. My chicken sandwich came with a generous heap of fries, lightly spiced, and I enjoyed the cabbage and the fact that the bun held up to the contents well. There is a decent wine selection as well as a full bar and signature cocktails, for those who want to imbibe. I went with a cup of Earl Grey, since I'd driven up from the Bay Area and needed a drop of caffeine to stay alert. We shared their carrot cake for dessert and it hit its mark. Not overly sweet, a hint of cream cheese in the frosting. Lee's service was friendly, but not intrusive. We were well taken care of. The food is more than decent, not groundbreaking, but perfect for a good meal after travel or a long day. It also feels like a local's place, not trying too hard to attract tourists. Don't miss stepping outside on the deck. There's a vintage red neon sign that announces Hilltop Lodge that makes for a fun photo op and another great view.

It was difficult finding a restaurant for dinner, however, we got lucky with a cancelled…read morereservation! Highly recommend making one as it can get very busy! Nonetheless, the service was still attentive. It was quite busy so it took approximately an hour for our food to come out Unfortunately my friend did not like her pasta as it did not have enough salt and the noodles were over cooked. Luckily our server took that off our check! The steak AMAZING! By far the juiciest & cooked to perfection The onion soup was great as well and full of flavor! I wish they gave bread on the side or in a bread bowl The ambiance was medium to loud noice level. This restaurant is medium to large size party friendly

I live in Reno. there is not a Mexican place there that comes close to the quality of food here…read more Fish tacos, chili rellenos and enchiladas were all delicious!

A few days ago, we had a most delicious lunch at Casa Baeza (after hike/walking the Donner…read moreTunnels). The restaurant is super cute, conveniently located in Downtown Truckee, and the food is fresh, tasty and delicious. (They even had house-made hot sauces, Yum!) And (icing-on-the-cake) the service was super friendly. We'll definitely be back soon.

Another beautiful day to have lunch at PJ's. I'm a member of TMC but this place is open to the…read morepublic. Was greeted by Morgan who is one of the best bartender servers in Truckee. I knew I wanted to try the fish and chips. Fifty Fifty recently quit offering them so I wanted another place when the need for deep fried food hits. It was very good quality as were the onion rings which I chose over fries. No drinks other than ice tea as it was a working lunch. Highly recommended.

Last year was the year of The Sawyer at Schaffer's Mill, but before that we went to PJ's and this…read moreyear, we returned, and so happy we did. This restaurant, part of the Gray's Crossing community/golf outside of town is open to the public, at all times. The restaurant, mostly outside, is also right up on a huge grass space, perfect and popular with kids. This is definitely a family friendly spot - we ate early, around 545 on a Friday and it was either families with younger kids or golfers. And the food is really good and for Truckee, reasonable. The poke bowl was HUGE and while not a huge amount of tuna, it was beyond filling with the rice, edamame, seaweed salad and so on. The calamari was a small portion but delicious. Someone had the burger with bacon jam... WOW. Decadent and delicious. The cocktails are good, although not super boozy forward. Service was fine. Again, ambiance and family friendly environment is top notch. The food is really good and prices on par with restaurants in town. My kids playing soccer while we wait for the food while my husband and I enjoy a cocktail surrounded by trees with mountain peaks in the distance = five stars.

Reservations are definitely a must here, as was on display the Friday night we went when the place…read morewas completely packed, including the first-come, first-served bar area. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable, and she did a great job walking us through the day's specials as well as some of her favorite picks. I started with the In Crowd cocktail and really enjoyed it. The coconut, basil, and bitters balanced beautifully with the gin, making for a super refreshing drink that felt especially perfect for spring or summer weather. We followed our server's advice and ordered four items, two larger plates and two starters, and everything was delicious. Here's the breakdown: Trout Dip: Fantastic smoky, fishy flavor in all the right ways, served with crostinis. The only small nitpick was that the crostinis were overdone for my taste and shattered loudly when bitten into. Grilled Prawns: Super meaty and seasoned and sauced perfectly, with a bed of slaw that balanced the dish nicely. Scallops: Seared to perfection and in an addicting red Thai curry sauce. I was intrigued by the combo of kimchi, grits, and curry and have to say that it somehow blends amazingly well. Lamb Chops: Cooked to a perfect medium rare, expertly seasoned, with little gaminess and a cooling yogurt sauce that really brought the dish together. All in all, it was a fantastic meal and easy to see why this place is such a favorite among both locals and tourists. The food, the drinks, and the service all come together to make this a great option for any occasion from a casual night out (us) to celebrating something memorable like a graduation (several were happening while we were there).

Decent spot - much nicer inside than expected. Service was prompt and friendly and I was excited to…read moresee some mocktails on the menu. We were going to make a reservation but a credit card was required - that felt excessive for a reservation on a Wednesday night so we risked it and just showed up. We were early (5:30) so we got seated right away. We got a variety of appetizers after my mocktails (very gingery, yum!). The ribs had a great sauce but were overcooked a bit. The burrata was nice but crostini was so hard I thought it might tear up my mouth. Gnuddi was tasty but very oily. Great ambience and perfect for a wine drinker - extensive list. We would bring family or friends there for a night classy night out, but it wasn't overwhelmingly amazing to us.

Overall good food. Everyone was happy with their meal. We…read morestarted off with the poke nachos ( they call it a tuna town which it wasn't) . They were on fried wontons- very good . Would order it again. Had the thai soup with shrimp- the shrimp were grilled perfectly ( they were juicy and tender , yet flavorful) the broth was a little on the thin flavorless side which is such an easy fix - just use more coconut milk. The noodles were a little hard to eat with the soup- didn't know whether to use a fork or spoon or both. The salmon with cheesy grits - the grits were delicious but the salmon seemed a-little mealy vs flaky . Maybe it wasn't very fresh but overall the dish was tasty and all the elements worked well together.

Ordered two kids meals alongside ours and they arrived with fries. I assumed they were included…read morebecause I hadn't ordered fries extra. Bill arrived and lo and behold - fries are extra. I called it out to the waiter who was defensive and said that "meals taste better with fries", but removed it from the bill. This is a shady tactic and unprofessional. The waiter was attentive and kind otherwise, so this was a disappointment. Can't recommend a place that tries to deceive customers.