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    Box Car Taphouse

    4.7 (18 reviews)
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    Robin B.

    Welcomely greeted with our doggies, a friend and I stopped in for a beer and snack. Staff was very friendly and attentive, great selection of beers on tap, served ice cold. We sat outside with our pups, multiple tables to choose from and fun to listen to the trains coming through. We ordered beer battered fries, fried to perfection also ordered the Elote style corn riblets these were delicious. Will definitely return

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    Sorrell B.

    The fish tacos were SO GOOD! We got to meet the owner who was an absolute delight to chat with. It's clean, bright and they have an incredible patio. I can't wait to visit again and try something new off their menu.

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    18 days ago

    The Gyros are outstanding. Fresh veggies , feta cheese with great flavor. We enjoy having lunch with friends there

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    Good stuff here! Variety of beers on tap. Good wine selection. Creative and hardy food. Great outdoor space.

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    2 months ago

    Great people and great food! Smash burger was delicious! My go to when in Portola! Highly recommend!!

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    6 months ago

    Food is always great, drinks are generous. It's a small business, people are always eager to help.

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    8 months ago

    Cold reception as you enter...No Happy How Are You.....I would be amazed if still open by Summer

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    Truckee River Winery - Pinot Griggio

    Truckee River Winery

    4.5(140 reviews)
    36.6 mi
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    Beautiful patio, friendly staff, and a great spot to spend an afternoon. Even have dog water bowls…read moreto keep your furry friends happy too! They had lawn games and a variety of seating. They do have bento charcuterie boxes for purchase, but we had lunch plans already and didn't get them. If you're in the area, stop by and have a slow afternoon!

    Thank God for a Winery here! We were visiting from Hawaii & didn't realize a blizzard was coming…read more We booked an experience outside & was waiting at Boreal Mountain for our reserved time, but what should have been 10 mins to the Winery, was going to take us 1 hour, because of the snowstorm! We immediately called to see if we could reschedule as we know we would be back. They said we could come another day. Yay! We decided to go back when there wasn't a blizzard. Lol. We also upgraded our experience from smores & fireplace outdoors, to a YURT! Best decision ever & it was our BEST winery experience ever! It was just perfect & magical! The yurt had 2 heaters, but we quickly turned one off. It wAs equipped with blankets & pillows! It was so cozy feeling. Our table was so nicely decorated, like out of a magazine! The experience came with a charcuterie board and 5 wine tastings. Everything was so good! Not a fan of White wine, but it's something about high elevation wineries...makes white taste yummy! Ambiance was cozy, without the cold snow! We absolutely loved everything about it & we are super happy we booked it! This is a must to visit in Truckee!

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    The Idle Hour - Our beatiful patio!

    The Idle Hour

    4.4(446 reviews)
    65.2 mi
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    Walk-ins welcome
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    Such a lovely experience! You can't beat the view and our server was a rockstar. Food was a little…read morehard to eat on the tiny table but everything was great and the chef gave us a few extra shrimps for our shrimp cocktail to accommodate the entire party. The wine flight was fun and the bottomless mimosas included house made juice. I'm looking forward to coming back!

    If you're looking for a place to watch the sunset, this spot absolutely delivers. The two-story…read morepatio right on the lake is gorgeous, and the view is worth arriving early for--around 5 p.m. if you want a good seat and the full sunset experience. The view alone gets five stars. The service, however, appears to operate on "lake or mountain time." We were seated with menus and waited about 20 minutes before we finally flagged down an employee to ask for service. Our group of four ordered four glasses of wine, two desserts, and an appetizer, and we mentioned that we planned to share everything. When the food and drinks arrived, we asked the person who dropped them off if the outdoor heater could be turned on. He responded, "Ummm... ask your server," with an attitude, then walked away. That was essentially the last service we received. We couldn't flag anyone down for side plates, napkins, or utensils, so we improvised. Fortunately, the appetizer and desserts came with large serving spoons, which we used as our personal cutlery. No napkins, though--we were apparently expected to embrace the rustic experience fully. We watched nearby tables struggle to get service as well. Employees seemed frustrated whenever guests asked for blankets, since the outdoor heaters weren't being turned on. One manager told a nearby table that propane was being brought out for the heater next to us. It never arrived. Another two-top eventually left after sunset without ever getting the chance to order food or drinks. To be fair, we came during Labor Day weekend, and it was clear the restaurant had started the day in the weeds. Earlier that afternoon, we stopped by and the bartender at the front was visibly stressed. She told us we could seat ourselves, but that we were about 40 minutes away from receiving any service because she was the only employee working. So, if you come here, manage your expectations--and pack accordingly. Bring napkins, utensils, side plates, drinks, snacks, and possibly a small emergency flare in case your server has gone on a wilderness expedition around the lake. I'd definitely come back for the view. The scenery is beautiful, the patio is fantastic, and sunset is worth the trip. Just don't expect the service to be remotely reliable.

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