100% yes to Buoy & Trap Seafood! Way to go Truckee for having an amazing seafood shop & restaurant to add to the plethora of amazing food choices. I didn't even know this place existed since I had last been back to town. It was an accident to find it, we were going for a trusted and loved sandwich at Full Belly Deli next door and were happy to see it there. We came in during the week for trappy hour, where we had the most delicious oysters, shrimp, and chowder. Plus some really great beer and wine. We liked it so much, and wanted to try more of the oyster types they had so we went back on Friday afternoon to learn they don't have the oyster deal on busy days. Which totally makes sense, it's an awesome deal-- half a dozen for $15. So on our second trip we tried the ceviche, crab cake slider, and hot butter lobster roll. All delicious and fresh as well. I have nothing but good things to say about the food and staff. The only thing to be aware of is the dining area in the shop is pretty small, but if too full the tables outside of FBD could be used. Next time I'm in town I'll be back. read more

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4.5 Stars. Before driving into Lake Tahoe we made our final stop in Truckee for a late lunch at Buoy and Trap for some seafood. Buoy and Trap isn't a big restaurant/fish market. The place has a bar stool counter top sitting a couple picnic benches outside to sit. We arrived around 3ish in time for happy hour.( Monday-Thursday 3-5pm) We ordered a few things of the HH and one Connecticut Lobster Roll. First of the seafood was amazingly fresh considered where we are. We ordered the following (HH) Half Dozen Oysters- Absolutely fresh and delicious 5/5 (HH) Trappy Hour Hawaiian Poke Bowl- Surprisingly this was delicious. Tuna was well marinated and seasoned.5/4 (HH) Crab Cake Sliders- This was great, all crab meat in the crab cake.5/4 Connecticut Lobster Roll- The lobster was fresh and sweet. The portion size of the lobster roll was perfect for the price. 5/5 Service was great and friendly. They have plenty of parking. Highly recommend giving them a try if you're in Truckee CA. read more

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Oh snap this place was good. On our way back to Sacramento stopped by on my birthday. Got a few things off the menu Connecticut HotSmoked Trout Dip and Hawaiian Poke Bowl were top notch also got crab cake sliders those were okay, something was too strong tasted like lime. Kieren helped us out was great. Got chowder on the house for birthday inside seating minimal nice outdoor patio available., we read more

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The oysters were amazingly fresh and delicious. The customer service was very friendly and my oysters were shucked quickly.

We Hit another jackpot and had an Amazing seafood feast and experience at Buoy and Trap Seafood! From the moment we walked in we felt welcome and transported to a Rhode island style seafood market. Lucky us we came at happy hour so we ordered pretty much one of everything on the happy hour menu (2 dozen oysters, poke, and clam chowder - special home recipe from Rhode Island) and added two lobster rolls (one of each) and added a ceviche and a brewskie. Service was superb, thanks to Zach the owner, and ambiance was on point - very laid back and relaxed. Perfect way to enjoy a seafood feast! 5 stars for Buoy and Trap Seafood and two thumbs up.. way up! read more

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Such an awesome hidden gem in the Truckee area! Fresh fish flown in every 2-3 days - Amazing poke bowls, GF / DF clam chowder and still want to try want look to be delicious crab cake sliders and lobster rolls! Plus a super friendly group of owners / staff! read more

Buoy and Trap Seafood - Seafood Markets Near Me - Truckee, California

Dropped in here today for a much needed snack after a 26 mile mountain bike ride.... This did not disappoint and absolutely hit the spot. Wish It was packed with more lobster because it was sooooooo dang good. Maybe next time I'll see if I can pay for like a roll and a half and get some extra sea bug. I went with the Connecticut style lobster roll, next time I will for sure go with the Maine and report back which one takes the crown. Place is super super small inside, but really well put together and has some seating options, there is also outside seating. read more

Buoy and Trap Seafood - Lobster art - Seafood Markets Near Me - Truckee, California

Came to Truckee for an errand, and while thinking about a quick lunch option, I thought about the great lobster roll I had years ago in downtown Truckee. So I did a Yelp search, and found this tiny establishment, not in downtown. Apparently it's a completely different business, but Buoy and Trap's Lobster Roll is amazing; probably better than the memorable one I had years ago. The place is tiny. Only counter seatings, but there are outside seatings if the weather is good and if you can beat the crowd. The crew is really nice and kind. The Lobster Roll, the cold version we ordered, was excellent. Fresh, made to order, plenty of chunky lobster meat... what else can I say. Definitely the best I had! We didn't try, but apparently oysters are great too. read more

We were headed to a different spot when this caught our attention. As soon as I saw a lobster roll on the menu, I was hooked. I don't love a lot of mayo on my lobster rolls so I asked for easy on the mayo and then extra lemons. The mayo is citrus and delicious. It adds a delicious layer of citrus to match the crisp cold lobster. The chips on the side were the perfect amount. The portion size was perfect for the price. I am so thankful to have found this spot. I will be back soon. read more

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The quality of fish here is top notch. They have a market as well as small restaurant. We came in for HH. Portions were halved, so were prices, so you needed double the portion to fill the belly. We tried a lobster roll. It was delicious. I'd recommend this for a grab n go vs dining experience read more

Buoy and Trap Seafood - Lobster roll HH - Seafood Markets Near Me - Truckee, California

We saw the review and needed to check it out ourselves. Awesome food and great service! The baked oysters with chipotle bourbon were too good! Everything else was on point. Highly recommend ! read more

Lobster roll was amazing. I would definitely go back there for those sandwiches. It's a tiny little place so I ordered takeout and brought my food back home. read more

Tried the Poke Bowl and the cold Lobster Roll. I've lived in Monterey, Fort Bragg/Eureka and SF Bay. I gotta say this tasted like the freshest fish. Absolutely perfect amount of ingredients keeping the bowl simple but tasty and a good quantity of fish in the bowl. The lobster was excellent and the local brioche bun... I could've eaten that on its own lol. Overall awesome establishment worth the price. read more

Pure seafood excellence at this buoy in the mountains. Stop here to do one or two or both things: buy the seafood for dinner, order 5 million dozen with a lobster roll - Connecticut style. Ask for Ian, buy some swag for grandma. Idc, just come read more

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I'll start out by listing my one big complaint about this spot; They have just about ruined all other oysters for me, since no others in my experience have been as tasty as what they shuck here. Buoy and Trap is a really amazing little spot. It is the sort of tiny, hole-in-the wall place I love, with just the small main counter, and an equally tiny dining nook with a few barstools and a window to the kitchen. The menu has some extremely tasty options, plus if you are lucky enough to come for "Trappy Hour", you can spring for a selection of a few different morsels. Right off the bat, the oysters are outstanding. Fresh, delicious, they really opened my eyes to what good oysters can be. Other stuff on the menu includes a truly outstanding Maine Lobster Roll on brioche. Small, but beyond belief tasty. And I would be remiss if I didn't also try their poke, which is also maybe the best I can remember having. And for beverages, they have a few local beers on tap, and a selection of soft drinks. But lest you forget, this is also a full on seafood market. The front fridge case is loaded with fresh, quality choices you can buy to take home. Plus, there is even a selection of tinned fish to try out. (I'd recommend the tinned scallops.) Beyond the cool setting and the awesome fare, the service here has been positively outstanding. The owner, Zack, and his employees are very knowledgable about what they do, and very friendly. Sounds like they got plans to do other sorts of events, so I hope we can see these guys popping up more in our region. The store itself, as I said before, is a really cool tiny spot, with a chill vibe and some nice decorations, located in the warehouse area north of town. Prices for everything, even during happy hour, are certainly not cheap, especially since the portion sizes are on the small side. But you are dealing with extremely good stuff, so I feel you are getting very good value for the quality of their products. All in all, this was a very surprising and delightful find in Truckee, and I willd definitely be swimming on back sometime when next I pass through. If you love seafood, and live anywhere in the Reno-Truckee-Tahoe area, put them on your fish-finder. read more

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We had sucha fun time here ! We came in for happy hour. Please keep in mind, if you eat in the restaurant, it is very small. There's maybe about 10 seats available to enjoy. The oysters were so fresh and their shallot vinaigrette was perfect. The star of the show... the lobster roll. It is literally overflowing with lobster. The bun is buttery perfect. I would come back here again for sure. I love the limited seating and intimacy of this spot read more

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Outstanding Atlantic salmon today. Never had better. To have a local fish monger in Truckee is awesome.

Great, no frills spot with a small space for eat in but mostly a spot to pick up some fresh seafood! They carry great local beers and the guys working there clearly knew their stuff! We ordered a dozen oysters, a couple Trocates (local beer) and had crab cake sandwiches. read more

This was so so so so so so good I don't think I'll ever move on from this experience. Ian and Pitt provided the best service and served up next level lobster rolls. I'll be back again and again read more

Buoy and Trap Seafood - Connecticut lobster roll - Seafood Markets Near Me - Truckee, California

Take a nice trip to truckee and check this place out. We arrived a lil before they opened. Parking wasn't too bad. We were first which I love being. Got right to the menu. Def got a few things. Service was good as can be. Super friendly and they recommended hitting the happy hour. Which I'm sure will make another trip. Not a huge place. Just a lil bar top or table outside. And they have a lot of fresh fish to take home and lil snacks. We got a stuffie to go and baked it at home. No pic ate it to fast! read more

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This place has great reviews so we decided to check it out after a day of skiing for their happy hour specials. It is located in an industrial park, near Full Belly Deli. It is very small with bar seating, a small kitchen area and a fish counter with refrigerator case. The owner was a very friendly guy and helped us with our order of poke and soup as well as a canned beer from Rhode Island. The clam chowder is Rhode Island style (no cream) with lots of clams, potatoes and bacon. It is tasty but I would personally prefer the creamier Boston style. The poke bowl came with tuna, pineapple chunks, black sesame seeds, seaweed salad, toasted almonds and sauce over sushi rice. The flavors were good but the fish was cut with strains of fat that resulted in a more chewy texture instead of the melt in your mouth feel you usually get with ahi. We also sampled the ceviche which was amazing - shrimp, avocado, red onion and cilantro. The fish looked excellent but we were passing through and didn't want to take it on the long drive in the car. read more

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Love this gem! It's not just a great market for delicious fish and seafood, but also a sweet little counter-seating lunch and happy hour spot! Zack's curated menu features two varieties of lobster roll, a yummy poke bowl, clam chowder, lobster bisque en croute, oysters, crabcakes, and more! They also offer great wine and beer options. Definitely put this place on your 'to visit' list soon. read more

Couldn't believe my taste buds that Truckee has this restaurant that carries such great seafood ! The owner was so attentive and helpful ! There was like 7 differ varieties of oysters ( of course we had to try them all) and all the seafood was so fresh! First time having Rhode island clam chowder and it was delicious ! Must stop by for us now if we pass Truckee ! read more

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Let me start off by saying this place was delicious! We went in about a week or so ago, and the staff was awesome. Liz, who took our order, was very sweet and we had great conversations with her. We sat at the kitchen bar, and the chef explained how he was making things and was very informative! We will be going back when we're back in truckee! read more

TEN STARS!! Service? The best - helpful, welcoming, informative, friendly! The food? Fuhgetabboutit! The owner is from the east coast, he knows quality seafood. Best lobster roll I've had (even compared to the east coast), fresh, delicious oysters, and the Lizzie salad? Mmm mmm, I'll be making a trip back from the bay for it! A must go for destination or if you're in town! All you guys rock!! read more

Epic customer service. Oysters are really really great. All the 5 star reviews were deserved. read more

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Poke bowl was amazing, super fresh and delicious. Super cute market too. Customer service was also great. Will definitely return when I am back in Truckee read more

Really fresh seafood up in the mountains!? Yes. We got a variety of oysters, the ceviche, and a shrimp cocktail. All fresh, all delicious. We will be back. (Side note: there was one young gentleman working and holding it all down! Very professional and had a really good attitude about people coming in right before closing!) read more

Great spot for fresh seafood. Nice options for eat-in at the counter or their little cafe table and 2 beers on tap. On a chilly day, I had a local lager, 4 fresh oysters of different varieties and the bisque. Looking forward to trying more on my next visit. read more

Buoy and Trap Seafood - Seafood Markets Near Me - Truckee, California

A tiny oyster bar tucked up in the mountains in Truckee, a strange place to find one but welcome. The gentleman running the place set me up with a variety of fresh oysters to try, explaining the difference and subtleties. The lobster roll was also tasty, and I'm glad I tried it. read more

AWESOME! go to here!!! On point with EVERYTHING! So happy with this delicious, friendly, professional establishment and can't wait to the next visit! The quality and value are so appreciated, thank you! read more

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Great food and even better service! Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious, but the standout was our server, Piff. Super friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience feel welcoming. Definitely coming back! read more

Amazing salmon! Can't wait to try the lobster rolls. It's a small location, but they truly care about seafood. read more

Legit oyster house! East coast vibes with west coast weather! Absolutely the best thing going in Truckee! read more

Buoy and Trap Seafood - Seafood Markets Near Me - Truckee, California

Great place to get high quality seafood! The day we ate, the poor owner was dealing with a cooler that stopped working overnight and lost a lot of product. But still had essentially everything available on the lunch menu. Fresh oysters, a great CT style lobster roll, and probably the best clam chowder we've ever had! Chowder has a flavorful luxurious broth, not that pasty crap you find in other places. We will most certainly be back! read more

What a rad spot!! Top notch service and quality fish, an absolute GEM that's been added to the Truckee food scene! Every time I am here the staff makes me feel like family and are super knowledgeable, helpful, and kind. Thanks guys! read more

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So happy to have buoy and trap in our community. This is what we needed fresh fish and oysters from all over. We met Zach when he had the Shuck Truck now the brick and mortar. Same great quality just more options here now. We went Tk a couple soft openings and everything we had was amazing. We love stopping by and getting oysters. read more

Buoy and Trap Seafood - Oysters - Seafood Markets Near Me - Truckee, California

I love this place, but the girl that was working the cash register yesterday, October 16th, 2025, and drinking beer, ignoring customers, spending her all time talking to her friend was a nightmare! Worst customer service ever. If I see her working again, I will walk right out! She is horrible for your business and needs to go! She did the same thing to the customer right after me! Just ignored them for at least two minutes, until her friend noticed. Once she is gone for good, I will write a new review and give you the 5 stars you deserve! read more

Great food! Wonderful service! It's a tradition to stop here every time we are in town.

I love their vibe, love their show, love their creations. The quality is outstanding and I love the small and quaint dine in option, especially for trappy hour. read more