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
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
The on-site restaurant for the Cedar House Sport Hotel, Stella Truckee Restaurant isn’t your normal dining establishment. Rather than being a gourmet...read more
Privately owned and operated by the homeowners in the Village at Sugar Bowl, Sugar Bowl Resort has attracted skiers and snowboarders to the top...read more
Looking to satiate your sweet tooth in a healthy way? Head to Summit Swirl Frozen Yogurt. The remodeled space features more than a dozen frozen yogurts plus...read more
If you are looking for authentic, tasty and inexpensive Mexican food, check out Tacos Herrera. A restaurant built on simplicity, their goal is to provide...read more
Walking into Tacos Jalisco is like stepping into a small family kitchen on the outskirts of Guadalajara. The authentic tortas, tostadas, burritos and street...read more
Whether you are a resident of the Tahoe area or you come here as a visitor to the region, you know that time spent here is special. You owe it to yourself...read more
When you want the fun atmosphere of a sports bar mixed with the family-friendly environment of an après ski restaurant, you want TC’s Pub. The menu is big...read more
Near the Ponderosa Golf Course on the way to the Truckee Tahoe Airport, there is a rustic shopping center. Between the high Sierra setting and the woodsy...read more
When it comes to a brewery creating good beers, one factor that has to be involved is the love for the creation. That is exactly what you will find at Good...read more
If you’re looking for the quintessential Tahoe lodge with vaulted ceilings, natural wood and stone interiors and expansive windows looking out over mountain...read more
The Mill Juice Shop is your best bet for drinking or eating at one of the healthiest options available in the Truckee area. Their specialty is their...read more
