I recently went to Truckee and tried Old Town Tap. We got there and found spots at the bar really…read morefast. They were playing one of the soccer games on the TVs, which was fun to watch. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and it's actually pretty spacious inside. We did have to wait a little bit to get a menu, but once we got one, we ordered our drinks and food. We got the Margherita pizza, and it was SO good! I loved how crispy the crust was. When you picked up a slice, it didn't just flop over. It stayed nice and crispy. It had so much flavor, and I was seriously so happy with it. I also got the Help Wanted drink, and it was really good too. I think I found my new favorite pizza spot! If you're ever in the area, I definitely recommend stopping by. I'm already planning to go back so I can try more of their pizzas and appetizers!

Old Town Tap used to be one of my favorite places to stop whenever I was in Truckee, but the last…read moretwo visits have been a disappointment. The quality of the food, and the care that used to go into preparing and presenting it, has completely fallen off a cliff. During my most recent visit this week I noticed that much of the kitchen staff seemed to be different from the team I've seen over the past few years. The pizza was genuinely disappointing. The crust lacked flavor, the toppings were sparse and it felt like something that had been rushed out of the kitchen with little attention to detail. Even the presentation was careless, which was surprising because this restaurant used to take pride in what they served. It's frustrating to see a place that I used to recommend decline this much. I really hope the upper management takes a look at what's happening to the restaurant because the Old Town Tap I used to enjoy no longer seems to exist.

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.

I had quite literally the worst experience I've ever had at any establishment in my life at this…read moreplace on Thursday, July 9th. My fiancé and I were celebrating our ENGAGEMENT with a party of 9. We had been looking forward to this place for SO long and were so excited to spend an entire evening here. For VERY important context, both my fiancé and I were restaurant and bar managers for several years. Neither of us have ever raised our voice at anybody working at a restaurant, bar, etc. We are literally an entire crew of service workers or former service workers who are very respectful of the entire industry and its practices. When we walked up, the older blonde woman working the front was extremely hostile and rude from the jump. I was trying to ask questions about the venue, food options, etc before we went in, and she began barking at us for IDs immediately. Not a single hi, welcome in, etc. Just immediately aggressive. My fiancé, who is 27, gave her his Oregon ID. Considering this state is literally a few hours away, you would think they are fairly familiar with this ID, but apparently not! She began aggressively and repeatedly bending the ID to the point we sincerely thought it was going to snap it in half. Despite it being obviously real after looking at it under a light (Oregon has very specific and complicated patterns, it's widely known as the hardest ID to make a fake of), she said she didn't believe that it was real. We were a bit baffled, and insisted it definitely was. She asked my partner what his zip code was, and because we had just moved, he gave her our current zip before realizing she meant the one on his ID. She laughed and said "nope, i'm keeping this! This is a fake". She said because he said the zip code wrong, she wasn't going to give it back. At this point I got angry. I told her that 1. It is 1000% a real ID and 2. It is completely illegal to hold somebody's ID hostage. Her and her coworker got really defensive and told me to "just calm down" despite her continuously bending it and laughing. She kept saying "I'm allowed to keep it if it's fake" which it WASNT. It is completely illegal what she was doing. This is THEFT OF PROPERTY, so I was absolutely not going to calm down. My fiancé called his parents to hopefully get a photo of his passport to diffuse the situation. The older woman who was holding us hostage demanded to TAKE HIS PHONE and speak to his mom. She then grabbed it and walked all the way down the sidewalk, spinning around and giggling. It was one of the most bizarre things I had ever witnessed, and frankly, we believe she was intoxicated. Her coworkers looked incredibly embarrassed and wouldn't even make eye contact with us. She finally came back and we took the ID and phone back from her. She never once apologized for stealing our property, almost breaking it, and falsely accusing us of committing a crime. Not even an inkling of remorse. Just giggling. I told her how absolutely unprofessional and illegal everything she just did was. Luckily, we have legal resources that we will absolutely be exploring this week, because no patron deserves to be held hostage, have their property stolen, and not even receive an apology. Not only did RMU tarnish what was supposed to be one of the happiest nights of our lives, they lost out on thousands of dollars (that we spent elsewhere that night) from our party because their hostess had a major power trip. To make matters even worse, we had other folks join up with us later that night who also stopped by RMU and had equally unpleasant experiences. They all said that the same rude hostess was bending the ever loving life out of their IDs and being incredibly snarky.

Just tried Truckee Brewing Co. pizza .We had the Herbivore and veggie and were super pleased with…read moreboth. The sourdough crust was perfect thickness , flavorful and chewy. The veggies were fresh, and plentiful. Both sauces were well seasoned and in good proportion. This is our new pizza place. Can't wait to try the rest of their menu, and try some of their beers.

Delicious food and warm and friendly people!…read more Had dinner here tonight. Ordered a beet salad, meat lovers pizza and a flight of beer tastings (4 flavors) First off the Server was wonderful! Very warm and very friendly to talk with. She was always checking on me to make sure my water glass was full and how b my meal was. Super nice person!! The beet salad is "To Die For!" The dressing on this fabulous! So tasty it's addicting! The beets, candied walnuts and cheese mixed with the arugula was such a fantastic and delicious combo! I'd drive 4 hours just for this salad! The all meat pizza is delicious! The tangy tomato sauce is a very welcomed change of flavor when compared to other pizzas. The sour dough crust is a welcome change too! Very tasty with the tasty meat toppings! The beer flight I had was delicious! I liked the first one a lot! I'm not a very big drinker but I liked the first one. The stout is very delicious too with a fairly strong coffee flavor. All the beers were very yummy! Great ambiance to just hang out all day or night long passing the day drinking tasty beer and eating delicious food! Please see the pictures below and let your eyes do the feasting!!

Best burger in the area…read more It tastes just as good as it looks! Super juicy and flavorful, cooked to order and somehow the bun is sturdy enough not to fall apart when eating, which is rare to find in the juicy big burger business Definitely worth a trip out to beautiful Donner lake on old hwy 40, if not just for this burger

It's been over a month since my interaction with the owner. A few days ago my bank sent me update…read morethat it has resolved my dispute and credited the full $845.61 back to my account. However, what hasn't changed is my experience with the owner. During our interaction for this possible charge, he told me that he wished a slow and painful death on me and my family. I also never received a follow-up call or an apology. Regardless of the outcome of the payment dispute, I believe no customer should ever be spoken to that way. I'm updating my review to reflect both the resolution of the dispute and my experience with the visual of credited transaction. The dispute may be resolved, but the way you treated my family is something I won't forget. You can replace money. You can't take back the words you chose to say. I hope no other customer has to experience what we did.

Best in the business. If you are lucky enough to get Craig as your sever your experience will that…read moremuch better.

Came up early on a Truckee Thursday and grabbed a seat outside, perfect weather and not too…read morecrowded, which set the tone right away. The space itself is super charming, and I loved the bar playing old-school black and white movies, such a vibe. Service was warm and welcoming, and we were seated immediately. We kicked things off with margaritas that were clearly made with love. Food did not disappoint, the blackened mahi mahi sandwich was so flavorful, and the fries were. We also ordered the cheeseburger and steak tartare (not pictured), and my friends were obsessed with both. Definitely a Tahoe staple and a spot I'd come back to again and again.

Stopped by for a drink and an appetizer at the pavilion, which is on the patio beneath the lodge…read more Tater tots were hot and crispy and the dip was satisfying. The beers were cold and it was happy hour! The view of the golf course was spectacular. It was fun watching the golfers Service was friendly and prompt.

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.

Great atmosphere both inside and out--I love the "tucked away, hidden in plain sight" concept. The…read morewoman who let us in was very nice, informative, and helpful. The interior is dimly lit, calm, and still very inviting--something you really have to experience in person. The drinks and mocktails are so well crafted that it's almost shocking--you take a sip, then look back at the menu like, "Wait... that's all it cost?" and then back at the bartender like, "Hold on... you made this perfectly for me?" We sat at the bar top and, like everyone else, got caught up in our phones trying to post everything in real time. But Amanda, who was making our drinks, could spark a conversation out of thin air. She was a total pro at keeping us engaged and enjoying our time, all while making drinks and taking care of everyone else around us.

​I stopped by Community Speakeasy and had a decent, middle-of-the-road experience. The standout of…read morethe night was definitely Amanda the mixologist--she was absolutely great, incredibly fun to talk to, and an overall delight to be around while making our drinks. The atmosphere itself is on the smaller side, but it fits the cozy, hidden speakeasy vibe perfectly. ​That being said, the pricing is a bit tough to swallow. I ordered a drink for $22 that tasted good, but overall, the drinks here are just way too expensive for what you get. They also had live music playing during our visit; it was good lounge background music that added a nice vibe to the room, but it wasn't anything spectacular or something to get overly excited about. ​It's a cool spot to check out for the ambiance, but the high drink prices keep it at a flat three stars for me.

We came here twice on our long weekend trip to Nevada city. Golden era had (in my opinion), the…read morebest selection and execution of craft cocktails in the walkable NC area. As others mentioned, service is kind of slow, but both nights we were there had live music and it was pretty busy, so slower service is understandable. The live music both nights was very good, each night being a different genre of music. After a certain time, they were charging a $10 "donation" (cover) to get in. Overall, we had a good time here and would stop in again when in town.

Just down the street from The National hotel, we stopped in for a cocktail before dinner. Like the…read moretown, the bar which appears to have been open in some capacity or another since the early 1900s, has the old back bar and a cool tin ceiling. There's some odd art on the wall that doesn't at all match the vibe but don't let that deter you. Bartenders were super friendly. The cocktail list was more extensive and sophisticated than I expected. And while there wasn't live music at the time, there's clearly a stage for music, which I'm sure is fun. Definitely worth a visit when you need a refreshing beverage.

Gaviota apparently is a Spanish word for seagull. In the bar you'll find small nods to this, with…read moreseagulls decorating inconspicuous areas. We did not get to spend as much time here as we would have liked so I'll just say that our cocktails were delicious, the bartender was super friendly and cool to chat with, and it's essentially a speakeasy connected to the bbq restaurant next door. How fun is that? We came in shortly after the bar opened, after our bike ride along the lake. We were hungry but the kitchen wasn't open yet, and we had to get back to Truckee for plans we already made. If we had no other places to be, we would have lingered around longer and possibly had another drink, but definitely tried the bbq next door as the bartender said it's good and we could smell the wood and meat cooking. Wish I could come back again soon, but it'll be a while so why don't you go ahead and check it out if you're reading this review. Hopefully you enjoy it too :)

Read about this cool little speakeasy in a magazine and just had to go check it out. It did not…read moredisappoint. The vibe is really dark, sexy and super comfortable. The staff is friendly and helpful and very efficient. The cocktail menu has something for everyone whether you enjoy a creative craft cocktail or a refreshing glass of wine. There is also a small bites menu that looked good, but I did not try it during this visit. Definitely worth the visit and I cannot wait to go back!

First dinner at The Hillmont. Great food and service. The whole vibe in there is really great. We…read moreenjoyed all of the dishes we tried.

We actually walked in because we heard the live music from outside and we are SO glad we did! There…read morejust isn't enough live music in town, and this was such a fun surprise. It was our first time hearing The River and The Willow, and they were phenomenal. We're officially fans and already excited to follow them around town! Sounds like they may be back at the Hilmont next Friday, and we will DEFINITELY be coming back. Amazing cocktails, incredible live music, and such a great atmosphere. More live music like this, please!!