Absolutely outstanding food and service. Michelin should be giving them a star. We went for our 28th wedding anniversary and loved it.

My friend was turning 60 and has had Trokay on her radar for this milestone birthday ever since we experienced them at Yelpstronomy last fall. In addition to their regular menu, Trokay offers a Prix Fixe menu (4 couses $105) as well as a Chef's Tasting Menu (10 courses $210). I was interested in the 4 course simply because my budget doesn't allow me to spend $210++ for one meal, however, when ordering either the Prix Fixe or Chef's Tasting, everyone at the table has to do the same thing. She had her heart set on the Chef's Tasting Menu and I was grateful that another friend was willing to pick up the difference which allowed me to particiapte in this AMAZING meal. If you like to try different things and if chemistry is your thing, this is a "must-have" meal. We arrived for our 5:30 reservation about 10 minutes early and were seated immediately. We were the only party there that early so we had our choice of where to sit. The birthday girl wanted a booth so she could snuggle with her honey and my friend and I were able to sit in regular chairs which suited us nicely. Our waiter, Jerrod, greeted us and explained what to expect for the evening. The guest of honor has some food allergies which she notified them of in advance. Jerrod explained that they had prepared special items where necessary to accommodate her needs. He was well informed which I was impressed by. At no time did he seem bothered by the special requests. He was a fantastic server! All of the courses were small but delicious. At first I thought we were going to have to go have dinner someplace else afterwards but we left feeling comfortably full. We started out with biscuits, bread sticks, and a pastry. Accompanied by two different jams. This was followed by a sphere of deliciousness (Amuse Bouche). Next came the Snow and Ice (frozen then microplaned foie gras, sea urchin cream, caviar, and microplaned green apple). The foie gras looked like panko bread crumbs but as soon as it hit your mouth, it had the amazing smooth and creamy texture you would expect from foie gras. The second course was called Fire and Smoke. It was covered when delivered to the table and we could smell the juniper smoking as soon as it left the kitchen to make it's way to us. It was pureed white asparagus topped with microplaned smoked trout farmed at nearby Mt. Lassen and smoked trout roe with carmelized black garlic and crisp agrete. Jerrod brought us a trio of bread with butter. The favorite at the table appeared to be the potato focaccia. It was toasty and perfect. The third course was the Walk in the Woods. The forest floor was a brioche soil atop a wax bean succotash, topped with fresh wild herbs and an earthy black truffle vinaigrette and calendula flowers. Course #4 was a Taste of the Sea. Something was broken in the kitchen so instead of the rock crab we were given a tempura soft shell crab over a red coconut curry sauce, a slice of compressed coconut and home made ramen noodles garnished with sea beans. The fifth course was a tortellini filled with Berkshire pork soup and topped with a beautiful little garlic flower. It was served on a large spoon and the temperature of the soup was perfect. Course #6 was a perfectly cooked squab (pigeon breast) and a slow cooked squab leg confit with a horseradish and potato croquet served over a citrus sauce. It was accomapnied by nasturtium and brassica (a broccoli variation). The seventh course was Tournedo Rossino. A Certified Angus Beef Tenderloin Filet topped with seared foie gras. Sauce was a pairing of black truffles, ramp chimichurri and a ramp bearnaise sauce as well as grilled and pickled ramp and some yarro. The seared foie gras was definitely the standout for me. I loved the creamy texture and smooth flavor. I took the tiniest bites possible just so I could savor it as long as possible. The 8th course came out smoking. It was topped with smoldering fig leaves which, when removed, revealed Mission Fig slices and the most amazing Sophia goat cheese wrapped in a brined fig leaf with a tiny bit of honey balsamic on the side. Jerrod called this a crossover dish because it featured both sweet and savory elements. The Ninth course consisted of 3 small bites of sponge cake, red currants three ways (fresh, pressed with sugar, and fermented) White Fir sorbet, black currant gelee and some frozen then microplaned wine. The white fir sorbet had a slightly sweet but earthy flavor. The tenth and final course was a nod to Lake Tahoe. Valrhona Grand Cru Chocolate. A beautiful blue lake of white chocolate consomme with small mountains of chocolate on the side. The chocolate is to be dipped in to the lake. What we didn't find out until later was that when citrus is added to the lake, it turns pink. Luckily, somebody didn't finish their lake so Jerrod was kind enough to bring us some lemon and lime wedges so we could try it. I don't think the birthday girl ever stopped smiling! read more

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It's so clear that the chef knows what he's doing, but from the host that barely spoke to us and made no eye contact, to the very erratic and unfocused food, it was just disappointing. There's potential to pick a direction for the food and go there, but instead it's too much and it's all inconsistent and lackluster. I wouldn't say we felt welcome or that the staff was on top of the service, which is a shame because there was a lot of technique in how the food was made and presented. Not ever going back. I hate posting bad reviews but I felt mislead by the other reviews for this restaurant. read more

Their regular fine dining is terrific but today we tried their Burgers & Brews luncheon special which they bring out several times a year. Best way to describe is wonderful service with a fantastic burger & fries at bargain price. read more

This restaurant has a beautiful location in truckee. It has a warm cabin feeling. The food has flavors of the woods that we didn't know we could taste! It has been tasty both times we have gone. We always do their wine pairing too! read more

Trokay - New American Near Me - Truckee, California

Enjoyed a wonderful dinner here over the weekend. Such a great gem in downtown Truckee. We opted for the prix fixe menu and were delighted with the presentation and flavors of our choices. Also included the cheese supplement to share. Service was excellent and they had a nice beer and wine selection. A definite must! read more

Trokay - New American Near Me - Truckee, California

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For the slow shoulder season, they offer a cheaper prix-fixe menu Sun/Mon/Tue: $40 for 3 courses. Here are two examples: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/trokay-truckee?filter_by_userid=True&select=BmhJCKN1bS1AC1KrfIHufw&userid=wG9d5TxOKKgbd8O08-kntA#UaZepNHCjb-6UF6Z-ld2gQ http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/trokay-truckee?select=mC-HIjV5DFTlb21yvYcYPw#SaRqfGS_HCso7IhPF8j-4Q They post the 3-course menu around 2 PM on their Facebook page. The bone marrow exceeded expectations: The entire length of the bone is marrow: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/trokay-truckee?filter_by_userid=True&select=BmhJCKN1bS1AC1KrfIHufw&userid=wG9d5TxOKKgbd8O08-kntA#tEE_MwCS0vBrrpxbaPcRdQ It comes with house-made brioche toast, a great salad, and a pine nut "tuile" cookie. The sous-vide trout was outstanding: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/trokay-truckee?filter_by_userid=True&select=BmhJCKN1bS1AC1KrfIHufw&userid=wG9d5TxOKKgbd8O08-kntA#BmhJCKN1bS1AC1KrfIHufw It has flavor notes that you don't get from pan-searing. They also dry the skin to make "trout chicharrones". It comes with two "beurre bubbles": you pop them to release extrea "beurre" into the pinot-noir sauce, to turn it into "beurre-rouge" sauce. Just be careful: they can explode onto your shirt. It comes with great fir-needle smoked potatoes. Dessert was a lemongrass ice cream, with almond sponge cake and an orange tuile: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/trokay-truckee?filter_by_userid=True&select=BmhJCKN1bS1AC1KrfIHufw&userid=wG9d5TxOKKgbd8O08-kntA#_S-ZWsdWD2RhIzqg0_n9bg Very good. Also on the dessert menu: they have a walnut tart that is like a pecan pie, but better, and all the tiny emulsions that come with it on the plate are not just decoration: They pull the entire dessert together: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/trokay-truckee?select=x2sRvysE7T7y-Dyuxl0Oyw#YAo_M_Bk3n_lrQt0zVxvjg The mussels with saffron and vanilla sauce is excellent: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/trokay-truckee?select=mC-HIjV5DFTlb21yvYcYPw#SNEu_FSmDSO1SAN3XVrseQ The three flavors of saffron, vanilla, and mussels come through very strongly. Maybe the best thing I've tried yet. The fried rabbit was good: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/trokay-truckee?select=mC-HIjV5DFTlb21yvYcYPw#AclHZZZMVozWZGSHTxLRfA The coating was perfect, and flavorful. I don't recommend the apple-cinnamon toffee cake: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/trokay-truckee?select=mC-HIjV5DFTlb21yvYcYPw#mC-HIjV5DFTlb21yvYcYPw It's supposed to be apple ice cream, but it's indistinguishable from an overly sweet vanilla. The "cake" is supposed to be toffee cake, but I didn't detect any toffee flavor. The pork belly was a disappointment: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/trokay-truckee?select=x2sRvysE7T7y-Dyuxl0Oyw#xAoZuE_-symJGBCT8BfbXQ Overall it was a little tough. And not enough contrast between the various layers. And the crispy outer layer(s) were not optimally crispy. I prefer a previous incarnation of pork belly that Trokay served last year: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/trokay-truckee?select=x2sRvysE7T7y-Dyuxl0Oyw#x2sRvysE7T7y-Dyuxl0Oyw Which was more addictive all-around. I tried the consommé: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/trokay-truckee?select=x2sRvysE7T7y-Dyuxl0Oyw#HKBwmdKhO4LMk-fyCEaIkQ Because I'm a newbie, I did not realize is that by definition, a consommé is a filtered/clarified/separated broth that is so nuanced that it transcends the notion of nuance entirely, to the point where it's not quite there; it was completely lost on my palate. The sous-vide chicken in the middle was great, tho. read more

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Stopped in on our way through Truckee. Made a reservation and WOW!!! It was so good. Beautiful bottle of wine ( choice of the sommelier ) wonderful food! Caviar starter was great, great service. If you want a mountain sheik dinner this is the place to go read more

Absolutely delicious! We built our own tasting menu (and the chef gladly split the main entree for us - awesome) since there was a lot we wanted to try, but we also weren't hungry enough for their large, pre-set tasting menu. A few of our favorites (although everything was great) were: roasted corn bisque, "green eggs and ham" ricotta tortellini, and the duo of squab. The squab was our absolute favorite of the night. Perfectly cooked, excellent flavors & textures, and just the right size portion. Beautiful! If we come back to the area, Trokay will be on our list for sure! read more

Very slow service Very small portions If you have 4 hours would be ok We had to wait 3 weeks for dinner reservation Walk in came in and served before us More show than actual food More presentation than food Every dish was about a quarter size portion Although was tasty Very small amounts but flavorful Do not come to this restaurant hungry And even without a reservation you can be served and fed All the food you will be served will fit on 1 small plate They have a 4 course also I think that might be ok for your small bird but will not be enough for an appetizer at any other restaurant 4 corses in I've had 4 teaspoon amounts I'm starving I should have eaten before coming here The plates that the food is served in are 10 times the size More people coming in and served without reservations We're done and I'm still very hungry I have figured out why none of the locals go here or recommend only the high price hotels If you come here for their 4 or 10 course meal Come full Save it for special occasion And never bring hungry people here Also dinner will usually take 2 hours so don't be in a hurry This meal was a joke We left and ordered food from nearby restaurant and ate in at home 600 dollars for 2 not including tip Omg What a waste of our hard earned money Fool us once shame on us hopefully you won't be fooled read more

Trokay is always exceptional. We have tried other tasting menus however none compare to Trokay. The food presentation is a work of art, the taste and texture combinations are sensational and the wine pairing and service is always top notch. We are lucky to have a restaurant of this caliber in Tahoe. read more

Trokay - Amazing food, service and presentation - New American Near Me - Truckee, California

I've been eyeing this place since my snowboarding days. I remember passing by one night on a whim to see if we might get in. It didn't happen but as I looked through the window I could see the twinkling lights of the bar and everyone having a good time. I was so jealous but knew one day we would be lucky enough to get a reservation. Fast forward how many years and we've now moved closer to you! We've been staying home and only ordering out since March. You were the first place we decided to go to! I thought there would be no way to get a same day reservation but Trokay proved me wrong! Just like that we decided to eat there on a Sunday evening! Oh the glorious food! I wish I had taken more pictures but the shadow from the phone did not make for pretty pictures. I'm not the greatest of photographers anyways. We were treated with such warmth starting with the chef's wife commenting on our shared last names! Our waitress was helpful, patient, and not the least bit snooty when I had questions on the menu and finding a wine similar to Riesling. We picked and chose different items from the pre-fixe menu. It's our strategy so we can taste more of the menu as confirmed by our waitress when I asked if we had to pick the same items. We had summer squash bisque with red curry, which had tangy sweet, sour notes in every bite. I loved the shape of the bowl. It was like one of those fancy curved bathtubs but had a little indent where you can hold it with one hand. These are the things I notice, attention to details! My husband's Tempura of Maryland soft shell crab with hearts of palm, avocado, passion fruit and lemongrass was perfectly crispy and crunchy. I believe it may have been avocado cream, passion fruit sauce and lemongrass foam accompanying the crab. I had a little bite of the crab and carefully made sure every single sauce made it into my perfect bite! What a bite it was, sweet and tart altogether! Passionfruit took me back to the Hawaiian islands, I closed my eyes and I was on the beach with that bite! My warm salad of edamame looked like a forest floor it was impeccably plated where if you squint fairies will be fluttering by or walking amongst the shitake mushrooms. It tasted as amazing as it looks! My husband stole my bokchoy waaah! The angus beef tenderloin was perfectly rare and tender. It was perfectly paired with the buttery sweet heat of the corn. We teased one another who had the better dessert. No pictures because as soon as the plates were placed on the table we started digging in. The Valrhona Gran Cru chocolate with brownies and coconut marbles was decadent. The peaches "en Regalia" was light refreshing especially the sorbet! Every dish had such complexities and multiple layers of flavor that enhanced every bite. I absolutely would love to come back again! I thanked them for the incredible meal and their hospitality. read more

Trokay - Warm salad of edamame in variation with shitake and bokchoy. - New American Near Me - Truckee, California

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We made a reservation for dinner on a Saturday of a holiday weekend. We opted for the prix fixe with wine pairing. Quality of the food was great. The service was also very attentive albeit I wish the pace wasn't so fast given the cost of the whole experience but I think the restaurant closed early around 9pm or so. I do agree with previous reviews that their portion size was very off. Now I'm a small woman and I don't eat very much. Usually, after a full prix fixe meal I can't bring myself to finish the dishes, but these portions were so small that I was able to eat every single thing on the plate and was not really "full". Specifically our meal consisted of a few pieces of kale in a salad, a single scallop, a single 4-inch long slice of steak and a small 1.5-inch piece of cake. I understand that presentation at fine dining restaurants are different and I've been to my fair share of Michelin star restaurants, but fine dining doesn't necessarily mean not enough food. So quality of food was great, but $145 for a meal (which is higher than many Michelin star restaurants) where you don't leave full was not really overall satisfying for the price. read more

We wanted to get out of the valley heat to celebrate our anniversary, after reading the reviews we decided the drive from auburn to Trokay for dinner. The drive was worth it 100%.. the staff was awesome, friendly and so helpful, the food... presentation was beautiful, timing on point, we never felt rushed... and everything was fresh and cooked to perfection! We highly recommend Trokay, we will surely be back! read more

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For my 41st birthday, we did the tasting menu with wine paring and added the caviar option. Do it. JUST DO IT. Amazing service,the chef even signed my birthday menu. The atmosphere was old school Truckee classic. Thank you so MUCH. read more

This restaurant is very special. The decor is beautiful, service friendly and most importantly... the food is exquisite. My husband and I stopped in tonight for a nice dinner. My grandpa is sick and there's been a lot of heartache, I've barely had an appetite and really just wanted a calm environment and yummy food that wasn't heavy. I ordered the winter vegetable salad and miso soup and feel like both dishes were exactly what my body needed. The salad was beautifully displayed and tasted incredible, without being too rich. The miso soup was tasty and not overly salty. My husband ordered the crab cakes and Brussels salad, both exceeded expectations. Thank you for a wonderful dinner and feeding me a heartwarming, healthy, lovely meal while my heart is hurting. read more

Went here on a celebration dinner with my husband very nice people but not planning on returning. Atmosphere- Atmosphere of this place is very cool there is on the upper level and open kitchen concept and it is quaint but rich looking in the decor. Menu- There are 3 options that you can choose from: the prefixe menu, the chef's tasting menu and their general ala carte menu. I would say in general they have a decent amount of selections and I think everyone will be decently happy with those options. We tried the prefixe menu so I can't really comment on the portion size. I believe them I knew we chose had 5 or 6 courses which were decent but we decent but we did not leave stuffed. Parking- We decided to go on a Saturday night which was probly our 1st mistake though we had reservations and were able to be sat right away we drove around for about 10 minutes before we were able to get a parking spot across the street in the lot. Price - The menu that we had was $105 ok. As I mentioned before it was not enough for we left completely full. Service - The service was great and the waitress was very kind. Food- This is where the 2 stars were left though of the menu seemed very unique and interesting unfortunately how everything was put together it she said not paired well with everything that was on the plate. Presentation was absolute lovely but I never stopped and said, "wow, this is absolutely amazing with any of the dishes." My husband did enjoy the meat dish he had for his entree though. Overall- There were lovely people and perhaps I will try to come back again for lunch, but for a highlighted prefixe menu I was very disappointed in the execution of the dishes. read more

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Bam! This is the creativity I love. Yes we spent more money but it was so worth it. The food never stopped coming. We went a la carte (actually ordered to much food). They kept bringing out "surprises" which were little chef creations - take note other restraunt's. The little gastronomic ball of juice was just really fun. Everything we had was done to perfection and had so many flavors in them - Corn Bisque, Foie Gras, Trout, Steak, Frog Legs. My favorite "surprise" was the little biscuits and jam" the salt and sweet was such a great combo. The menu was a little challenging as both of us had to order the same group, i.e. if one person order the tasting menu then the other person had to order it as well. The service was absolutely the best. They were over the top and friendly. We will be making this a regular stop every time we are in Truckee. read more

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I came to Truckee with my partner for his birthday and we were so excited to try Trokay! And it did not disappoint. The entire staff was welcoming and wished my partner a 'happy birthday' and even put a candle on his dessert--so thoughtful! The dinner was impeccable, we loved everything we ordered on the pre fixe menu! The amuse bouche was delectable and the portion sizes were great. We left very full. The server was also very knowledgeable about the wine list, which was very helpful. I cannot wait to go back! read more

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My boyfriend and I dined at Trokay as a belated birthday present to me, and I'm glad we did. There were a few misses, but mostly it was all a hit. There is also a nice selection for vegetarian diners, such as myself. Hoorah! The Chef's ten course tasting menu is about $200 per person, and the whole table must participate, so expect the bill to be steep if you go that route. Other options include the Pre-Fixe, four course option, which is about $100 per person, and lastly you could order a la carte. I would only recommend the a la carte method for experienced Trokay diners, who are looking for something they have not yet tried. For us, the four course meal was the way to go. We left feeling peacefully full and happy. The hits: -The ramp jelly for the biscuits. So, so flavorful! I would like a jar for my own kitchen. -The vegetarian chickpea dish. Wow! Like most of the food, I am at a loss for words on how to describe it. The textures were varied, and the flavors were delightful. -The corn soup. Delicious! And the presentation was fabulous. -The "palate cleansing sphere". I don't know what that was, or how it is done, but it was refreshing and fun. -The service. The staff were very pleasant and welcoming. They were also able to spend some time chatting with us, which was nice. The misses: - The chip thing. The presentation was very unique, but it was a miss for me. (Confession... I also tried to eat the branch that it was presented on... it's not edible.) - The after-dessert-cookies. They were too sweet for my taste, and a bit dry. - The final bill. I really won't harp on this because I knew the price tag going into the meal (and the boyfriend was paying for it!), and Trokay is truly a "once-in-a-lifetime" (although, hopefully not) dining experience, but it is pricey, and probably the most expensive meal in Tahoe. All things considered, Trokay is worth trying if you have a few extra bucks in your pocket or you're celebrating a special occasion. read more

Best fine dining in the Tahoe basin. Would be nice if the menu changed more but it doesn't disappoint. Great and affordable wine selection and excellent cocktails as well. read more

We happened upon this quaint restaurant in Truckee while visiting from Reno. Upon entering, the beautiful wood slab bar is complimented by soft lighting and glass and steel accents. We were seated upstairs where it was a little quieter even though we were next to a large party. The menu was inventive, creative and so many dishes looked appealing. We all decided on the price fixed menu and were delighted with the options given within that menu. The food was presented with a flourish from several servers. All the dishes were works of art and tasted amazing. This is my new favorite restaurant and I can't wait to return. read more

Best meal I've ever had. We did the full tasting menu with wine pairing and it was worth every penny. The culinary artistry on display was unmatched. The service was excellent, as you'd expect, and the wine pairing was notable in three regards-- the wine was delicious, paired well, and perhaps most notable was that they were very generous. We've dined at 1,2,3 Michelin star restaurants, the Modern in Manhattan, Everest in Chicago, Atlas in Scottsdale, and Trokay was the finest. read more

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Didn't get around to review this place right after dining here. It was an interesting experience. I think this place deserves to be more popular. The menu writes like a page of a book, the ingredients are creative, modern and incorporates the best of the culinary world and local ingredients. There was a bit of lack of flexibility in terms of switching seats and modifying reservation (spring), it was strange given it wasn't too busy. But otherwise great service, friendly staff and great decor and very thoughtful details. They were a bit strict about choices of tasting menu on the table, which I thought could be more friendly and less isolating on the table. But no complaints about the quality of the food, the fish was really good for both the expensive and less expensive menus. Nice cookies. Interesting creative unusual desserts. And lots of creative use of new ingredients. I am intentionally a bit vague here because I ate here in spring so the menu has changed. read more

I really wanted to love it, but I didn't. For the price, it's really not worth it in my opinion. Flavors were off, service was too insistent, and the price is just not in line with the quality of the food. Won't go back. read more

I'm just not sure where to start with the review and contemplated not writing it. But if it helps one person, I will have done good. I am a foodie and spend ridiculous amounts of money on food experiences. I never have an issue with it when I feel like it was worth it. I had checked out reviews on yelp and heard it was better than French laundry. I was excited for our grown up night out. But for some reason I had it in my head after reading yelp reviews that there were only two options, the four or ten course tasting. So if those are our only options, we always choose the ten. Be aware that there is no valet and parking in Truckee is brutal. We drove around for fifteen minutes before he dropped me off. This didn't set a great tone. I first have to say that the place is lovely, the service staff were great and the manager/hostess rocked. I appreciated that you could eat a fine dining meal without having to be all fancied up. It kind of sucked to see a young kid there. That in itself isn't an issue if they are quiet, but all you could hear in the restaurant was this little girl's high pitched voice. I was slightly confused when a couple next to us came and went quickly because I thought in the least, they had the four course tasting. Read on. We ordered a wine pairing to share. They brought us one glass. Most other high end establishments will bring you two glasses and pour between the two. That may not be a big deal, but when you're dropping this amount of ched, these details matter. There were a few items that were incredible. While the rest of the tasting was good, I was absolutely floored when we got the bill. Yes, I'm the dumb ass for not looking at the prices first. I expect to pay seven hundred dollars for a tasting at Michelin star restaurants like Le Bernadin but this was out of hand. I expected a high price tag but just not this high for ten courses. I have long pronounced that I was done with tasting menus and what did we do? I then realized that they have several a la Carte items and a tasting was not required at all. I'd go back to try a few a la Carte items but personally would never spend that much on a ten course tasting in Truckee, CA, especially without valet and listening to someone's kid. read more

Went here for the first time. The staff provide great service and they are friendly. We did the chef's special 10 course meal with wine pairing. Aside from the culinary theatrics (presentation, atmosphere etc.) the food is simply delicious. read more

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Fine dining in old building setting. Better food than Donner offerings! Sweet corn bisque soup is special. read more

We were looking for a nice place to have dinner while in North tahoe and stumbled upon this place. We read some background info on the restaurant and we're intrigued to try it out. Everything was excellent service and we decided to try the tasting menu on special that was $55 chef choice for the evening . They had two other tasting menus as well, one for $85 & one for $125 ppl also need Ala Carte menu. The presentation definitely was great, taste and ambiance 5 stars. It was wonderful experience and a hidden gem in truckee! read more

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Had one of the best meals in the last few years at Trokay. Everything was divine. The highlights were the spaghettini with black truffles, the soft shell crab and the scallops. Incredible service that is not at all pretentious which is perfect for Truckee. Great wine list with surprisingly low markups. I can't wait to return. read more

Trokay - Spaghetti with black truffles. - New American Near Me - Truckee, California

This place keeps getting better and better! I don't know how it can be this Consistent. Tops ! Wish they had a liquor license. Thanks read more

Great restaurant. Beautiful presentations five courses and . Sumptuous food. The amuse bouche/biscuits and the bisque spiced with garam masala worthy of 5 stars on its own. Definitely for foodies to appreciate. The staff could not be better including the owner who spent time with us. The best restaurant in North Lake/Truckee. read more

Easily on par with Protoge in Palo Alto. We had a great meal there this week. The 4 course menu. The wine pairing was one of the best I've had. I've never had asparagus and endive that tasted so good. I know Truckee is a bit of a drive, but a stop at Trokay is well worth it. read more

The food last night was fantastic. Watching people sit down before they realized this was no longer the Elijah Blues coffee house was entertaining. It will take a while for a few people to adjust to the mix of food well presented and prepared and the simple style of a Truckee Landmark building. The decor is simple and easy, almost ski chalet style. The best part was the Palmiers we took home and dipped in hot chocolate for breakfast this morning. If you don't love this place before you leave get a Palmier before you go. All I can say is WOW that was good, hmm, I wonder if I have time to stop by this morning on the way to Reno? read more

Trokay - Palmiers just before we ate them - New American Near Me - Truckee, California

I've owed the former Trokay Cafe several update reviews but as some of you know, my backlog is super long and they've not gotten the written love they deserved. Before they closed the cafe, I was basically eating there every weekend sometimes twice, throughout the winter. I took one last dinner there in the summer before they closed the cafe for good. I've gotten to know the core team quite well there and it was heartbreaking to hear that the current scenario wasn't going to work out and that they had to move on to a new direction. Recently they've gotten a new backer/landlord, a new space, will be focusing on lunch and dinner only with focus being more on fine dining. Truckee really needed a restaurant like this to push things forward from a cuisine perspective and Im glad to say they're now open as Restaurant Trokay. Ive been spying on the progress over the past months and it's surprising what went from a gutted space to a full blown restaurant. Don't just take my words for it, look at the pictures and judge for yourself. Now onto the food... I am going to miss the old casual but very high quality breakfast items but im sure I will be pushing for some special requests for certain things. The soft opening dinner last night had us trying the new Menu with wine pairings from their new sommelier formerly from the Ritz Carlton: Chef's Tasting Menu Amuse Bouche ... Treviso, Tangerine Lace, Red Sunchoke, Villa Manadori Balsalmic Five Textures of Dijon, Cured Fluke "Carpaccio", Frisee, Crispy Arugula, Pickled Leek Seed Pods Crispy Tat Soi,Cauliflower and Sea Urchin Velouté, Ponzu, Lemon Confit Coriander, Grains of Paradise, Braised Pork Belly, Pineapple, Yacon, Sauce Pinot Noir Braised & Crispy Chard, Sea Bream, Pickled Fenugreek, Vadouvan Curry Marcona Almonds, Medjool Dates, Pan-Roasted Breast of Quail, Celery Meyer Lemon Confit, Caramelized Garlic, Tenderloin of Nature-Fed Veal, Fennel, Rosemary, Crispy Sweetbreads Chinese Date, Petite Shiso, Beets,Phytoplankton Ice Cream Coconut, Pineapple, Pop Rocks, Soda, Baba au Savarin, Dark Rum, Lilliputian Donuts, Blue Bottle Coffee "Frozen Latte", Salted Caramel Powder Mignardises Knowing that the restaurant was basically built up to the last minute, it amazes me how two weeks can change things and how the kitchen was able to execute tasting menus much less a prix fixe (another option) opening night. As I've come to enjoy their food over the past couple seasons, im happy to see them produce to their potential and lineage (Chef comes from Daniel/Bouley Background). I know that the pastry.baking and cheese programs plus the new wine and beverages will continue to develop in the upcoming months, so there is only more goodness to come. Congrats to both the front and back of the house teams. I look forward to many meals to come. read more

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Wow! An entire menu devoted to vegetarians! Instead of perusing a menu and asking the waiter if certain items could be modified, they have a separate vegetarian menu with a lot of choices. Being vegetarian, I really appreciated the huge number of options, including my very own vegetarian menu! Score! We loved everything we ordered and had a great time sitting at the bar. We couldn't get a reservation because it was fully booked, but we stopped in a little early in order to get seats at the bar. We were so happy that we were able to get seats and actually preferred the casual and friendly environment at the bar, rather than being seated at a table. We were able to take our time looking at the menu and deciding what we wanted to order. The bartenders were very friendly and it was fun to chat with them. We were impressed with each dish, from their presentation to the flavors. The heirloom beets were amazing. This is a must try! We were raving about the beets. As my main, I had the lentil dish which was a solid dish with even flavors. Everything was tasty, creative, and gourmet. We shared a dessert, which was a great decision because even the dessert was delicious. It was great to see that they had Victory beer on tap! Nice beer and wine selections. The most interesting part of the meal was the siphoned coffee. You must order this!! Check out the photos of the bartender preparing the coffee. The coffee tasted tea-like in its strength and consistency. It was awesome! It was the perfect end to a fabulous meal. We loved everything from start to finish, including the interesting way of serving coffee at the end. I loved the decor and ambiance - stone, large windows, open and airy. Definitely try Trokay! read more

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Excellent experience! Everything was beautiful, from the table setting to the food presentation. Dishes had awesome flavor and the staff was kind and knowledgeable. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Service was great but the overall quality of the food was not worth its price. We opted for the a la carte option but they do offer a set menu at $85 per person. The tomatoes and eggplant appetizer was excellent. The cuttlefish appetizer, however, was overly salted and had an unpleasant texture. The pork chop was decent but not worth the hefty price of $38. The white shrimp entree had a nice flavor but was sadly overcooked. The most disappointing part was the desserts. We ordered 3 desserts, thinking that at least one would be good. However, this was not the case. The brownie was very dry, the strawberry shortcake tasted very blend, and the Madeleine cake was dry and lacked the divine taste of Madeleine. The flavors of the corn ice-cream that went with it clashed, instead of complemented the cake. The service, complimentary small dishes, and the bread were delightful, but we would most likely not return to this restaurant again read more

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Great food. Great service. Great wine. Beautiful restaurant. Hidden gem of a bar that you can get drinks at even if you aren't eating that night. read more

One of the many delicious ironies of eating a decadent multi course meal here is that it is hard to forget the fact that Trokay is located on a street named for a family of immigrants who almost all starved to death to escape this high elevation place to the relative safety of the valley floor below. One imagines that the Donners of today would prefer to order off the menu rather than dining on the half-frozen flesh of the recently deceased. Morbid though such thoughts may be, they do touch nonetheless on a greater truth, which is that a meal at Trokay is truly a hedonistic act made all the more memorable because of the unlikely, once out of the way, place where a restaurant of such undeniably top caliber is currently located. Of course, summertime in Truckee is quite a different experience than in the depths of winter, so enjoying the abundance of the season is certainly quite appropriate. If you happen to dine here at the bar, with room for six to eight patrons, you can soak in the street scene while savoring the flavors of your meal, especially if you begin the night early with a 5pm happy hour special of discounted cheese plates artfully arranged by the restaurant's creative pastry chef and paired with half priced wines from the by the glass menu. Starting at 5:30, you can send the kitchen your order by assembling it a la carte or opting all in for the prix fixe or multi course tasting menu. It's a stunning lineup, and the food will command your attention for its carefully selected, sometimes esoteric, ingredients and eye-catching arrangements. Still, my mind wandered to the parade of people on the street who paused to inspect the posted menu, gazed curiously inside, and then moved on. Trokay perhaps was a step too far for most, for whom a $200 price tag per person was not what they were expecting. As I ate, I remembered restaurants in Berlin where you can dine high end while crowds on the sidewalk munch happily on cheap but tasty food from sausage stands and Turkish doner kebab richly lavished with creamy garlic sauce. Maybe that's what Trokay needs, I mused while sipping a perfectly made stone crab consommé accompanied by a glass of Alsatian sparkling Pinot Gris. They should feature a menu item called a "Donner kebab": housemade flatbread layered with thinly sliced lamb al pastor served with roasted cipollini onions, braised Napa cabbage, oil cured cherry tomatoes, ancho chili dust, and a tart, savory tomatillo garlic aioli. Street food for foodies who prefer forks to fingers. Gastronomic humor and culinary whimsy have their place in Michelin quality dining, especially if you happen to be in a mountain casual spot like downtown Truckee. How about embracing the place a bit more with locally inspired menu items? A "Golden Nugget" risotto made with bits of golden beet, Yukon gold potato, and aged Gouda buried in a mound of farro, barley, sprouted wheat berry, and short grain California rice? An "Old Man Truckee River" crawfish gumbo served with brightly colored "rafts" of sweet pepper floating lazily on the surface? Maybe a "Southern Pacific" seafood "train" of scallops, shrimp, and oysters riding along on a railway track of nori, dried kelp, and diced daikon? A "Keep on Truckin'" entree made to look like all those 18 wheelers on I-80 that you passed at 75mph on the downgrade near Donner Lake just to get here: containers of red flint polenta cake and a cab of cubed Gravenstein apples and pastured farm egg (with headlights made of edible flowers) resting on axles of bison, wild boar, duck, venison, and quail miniature sausages? A "Jackpot" dessert made entirely from fruits you find on the slot machines in Reno, with chocolate coins wrapped in edible gold foil? Perhaps the only thing Trokay needs to become a true food lovers pilgrimage site is to take itself just a little less seriously, while honoring both its NYC culinary roots and the farm to table sensibilities of new California cooking. A lighter touch might smooth out the elitist edge and draw in a few of those tentative pedestrians on the sidewalk who are scared off by $50 pork tenderloin and $300 French wines. They may not order vintage Guigal on that first visit but perhaps an IPA and "Donner kebab" or "Golden Nugget" risotto with a glass of white Burgundy would be the gateway to future food lover's bliss. There still are things in this world left to be learned, but sometimes they need gentle laughter and genuine smiles to impart their elusive lessons. Fine dining can also be fun dining without losing its culinary soul in the process. Trokay inspires the imagination in ways that cannot be grasped from the street outside. To take that step inside requires a leap of faith as much as it does a healthy appetite (and decent credit line). Humor may well be the key that opens that door to discovery. At the very least, it is food enough for thought. read more

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