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
Northern California and Northern Italy are two distinct places, but they come together perfectly at Pianeta in downtown Truckee. Pianeta’s cuisine is...read more
For visitors renting a place in Tahoe Donner or those hungry after hiking, biking or skiing, Pizza on the Hill in the Northwoods Clubhouse is the perfect...read more
Located off the beaten track in one of Truckee’s recently developed golf-course communities, PJ’s Bar & Grill is easily overlooked. But its wooded...read more
What is red, deals with hot things and drives around Truckee? It’s not a fire truck but a big red food truck. Actually, it’s Red Truck Tahoe, and you can...read more
The food and service at Restaurant Trokay is what one would expect to find in Manhattan or Paris, but the ambiance and ingredients are all about Truckee and...read more
For those who enjoy taking in the luxurious scene that accompanies the Village at Northstar, there is no better place to do it than at Rink Bar. Situated...read more
If you are looking for a restaurant with a modern, upscale ambiance and a menu that offers something for everyone, check out ROCO. Offering both Japanese...read more
Nothing satisfies like pizza, whether you're having some beer or wine with a few friends for the game or you have the entire family out for a meal after a...read more
Siam Cuisine offers lunch and dinner menus that specialize in authentic Thai cuisine and bring the flavors of Thailand to the high Sierra. For lunch, choose...read more
Smokey’s Kitchen serves hearty fare for those not worried about getting their hands messy, which means good old-fashioned barbecue is on the menu. Smokey’s...read more
OK, a peanut butter omelette may cause a breakfast connoisseur’s face to blanch, but Squeeze In on Truckee’s historic Commercial Row has so many creative...read more
If you are skiing or snowboarding at Northstar and are looking for that perfect cup of coffee, then Starbucks is your best bet. Located in the center of the...read more
