When gearing up for full day of Truckee ‘ings — skiing, biking, hiking, fishing, golfing, shopping — don’t forget to allow time for eating! Truckee restaurants offer choices for every taste and budget. Unlike other towns around Lake Tahoe, Truckee restaurants are spread out, but nothing is that far from accommodations or attractions.
Truckee dining celebrates its locale and Tahoe culture, finding ways to bring them all together. Restaurants can be found in buildings where local history has happened or in high-end resorts and lots where a front row view of Mother Nature is the feature. What’s important to know about Truckee restaurants is that, because of the diversity and quality, your dining experiences will prove to be highlights of your visit. Diners in the historic downtown area can wander from place to place: cocktails here, dinner a few doors away, dessert there, pub and people watching just down the street.
Portions at many restaurants tend to be large, very large, especially at breakfast. That’s just fine with most people — they can share or take home a morning doggie bag to enjoy as a snack for later. And speaking of doggies, many Truckee dining options also invite Fido to dine with you.
Dining in Truckee Restaurants
Mom and Pop places serve everything from meatloaf sandwiches, BLTs with slices of avocado and huevos rancheros. Burgers with fries, gluten-free, vegetarian and meat-loaded pizzas, along with spaghetti and meatballs, are easy to find in Truckee, as is Japanese, with sushi as a main feature.
When you want to dine top shelf, prix fixe or a la carte, Truckee restaurants will never disappoint. Farm to fork options are expertly offered by area chefs with French, Italian and American overtones. And, while these eateries might be hundreds of miles from the California coast, soft shell crabs, lobster and other seafood entrees rank top among diners’ favorite entrees. Ask servers and sommeliers for their California wine recommendations. Some of the best comes from vineyards not far from Truckee.
Before visiting any Truckee restaurant, be sure to check our listings for daily specials and happy hours in case any current offerings catch your eye.
Truckee Restaurants by Category
Got a hankering for a bison burger with sauerkraut, blue cheese, a side of garlic fries and a frosty pale ale? Burger Me in Truckee has it covered. While...read more
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There are legions of coffee lovers and places for them to gather in Truckee and beyond. But thanks to Cha Fine Teas, lovers of loose-leaf tea have a place...read more
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While the Crescent Cafe is inside the New Moon Natural Foods store in Truckee, don’t write the cafe off as a place suitable for those who only eat veggies....read more
D'lish Catering is a favorite for locals and visitors when it comes to having incredibly tasty food at any size event. With years of experience in...read more
Coffee connoisseurs can get a high-grade fix at Dark Horse Coffee Roasters in downtown Truckee. Whether it’s cold-brew, pour-over or French-press, Dark...read more
For quality beer, there is something special about enjoying the tastes from a small brewery. A new option to the Truckee brewery scene, Donner Creek Brewing...read more
A fixture at Donner Lake for nearly a half-century, Donner Lake Kitchen is the very picture of a rustic, family eatery. Just look for the timber-camp-...read more
If you are mid-mountain at Northstar in the summer, plan on the Downhill Bar + Grill for lunch or afternoon dining. Far from being some seasonal burger...read more
Visit any resort town and you’ll find plenty of places serving a variety of craft beers and boutique wines. Truckee’s Drunken Monkey, however, goes one step...read more
