I had quite literally the worst experience I've ever had at any establishment in my life at this…read moreplace on Thursday, July 9th. My fiancé and I were celebrating our ENGAGEMENT with a party of 9. We had been looking forward to this place for SO long and were so excited to spend an entire evening here. For VERY important context, both my fiancé and I were restaurant and bar managers for several years. Neither of us have ever raised our voice at anybody working at a restaurant, bar, etc. We are literally an entire crew of service workers or former service workers who are very respectful of the entire industry and its practices. When we walked up, the older blonde woman working the front was extremely hostile and rude from the jump. I was trying to ask questions about the venue, food options, etc before we went in, and she began barking at us for IDs immediately. Not a single hi, welcome in, etc. Just immediately aggressive. My fiancé, who is 27, gave her his Oregon ID. Considering this state is literally a few hours away, you would think they are fairly familiar with this ID, but apparently not! She began aggressively and repeatedly bending the ID to the point we sincerely thought it was going to snap it in half. Despite it being obviously real after looking at it under a light (Oregon has very specific and complicated patterns, it's widely known as the hardest ID to make a fake of), she said she didn't believe that it was real. We were a bit baffled, and insisted it definitely was. She asked my partner what his zip code was, and because we had just moved, he gave her our current zip before realizing she meant the one on his ID. She laughed and said "nope, i'm keeping this! This is a fake". She said because he said the zip code wrong, she wasn't going to give it back. At this point I got angry. I told her that 1. It is 1000% a real ID and 2. It is completely illegal to hold somebody's ID hostage. Her and her coworker got really defensive and told me to "just calm down" despite her continuously bending it and laughing. She kept saying "I'm allowed to keep it if it's fake" which it WASNT. It is completely illegal what she was doing. This is THEFT OF PROPERTY, so I was absolutely not going to calm down. My fiancé called his parents to hopefully get a photo of his passport to diffuse the situation. The older woman who was holding us hostage demanded to TAKE HIS PHONE and speak to his mom. She then grabbed it and walked all the way down the sidewalk, spinning around and giggling. It was one of the most bizarre things I had ever witnessed, and frankly, we believe she was intoxicated. Her coworkers looked incredibly embarrassed and wouldn't even make eye contact with us. She finally came back and we took the ID and phone back from her. She never once apologized for stealing our property, almost breaking it, and falsely accusing us of committing a crime. Not even an inkling of remorse. Just giggling. I told her how absolutely unprofessional and illegal everything she just did was. Luckily, we have legal resources that we will absolutely be exploring this week, because no patron deserves to be held hostage, have their property stolen, and not even receive an apology. Not only did RMU tarnish what was supposed to be one of the happiest nights of our lives, they lost out on thousands of dollars (that we spent elsewhere that night) from our party because their hostess had a major power trip. To make matters even worse, we had other folks join up with us later that night who also stopped by RMU and had equally unpleasant experiences. They all said that the same rude hostess was bending the ever loving life out of their IDs and being incredibly snarky.

Solid happy hour, good smash burgers…read more I'm more likely to order a burger medium-rare than to order a smash burger, but theirs was tasty. The duck fat fries were good, but I'd prefer them without the smathering of garlic, because it masks the duck fat flavor. They are pretty pricey for the casual ambience and plating, but their happy hour specials make it worthwhile. If you happen to catch them on a Sunday, they have solid burger deals as well. Don't bother with the fried chicken sandwich, the center came undercooked and the fry was slightly soggy, so not worth it.

WHY WE WENT HERE: - lunch/dinner…read more THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - fire pit adjacent to the ski lift; nice view THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - ordered from a kiosk and then went outside to sit by the firepit, where we ended up eating our meal THE MENU: - fried chicken - burgers - French fries - greens - kids menu WHAT WE ORDERED: - Spicy Chick-Inclined with Garlic Fries - Grilled Cheese - Mixed Green Salad - Tomato Bisque THE TASTE: - the food was just edible but not outstanding; not seasoned, just thrown together - tomato bisque was unbelievably thick, which was offputting - grilled cheese was just the burger bun inside out with cheese in it - mixed green salad dressing was very light, and barely able to go on the entire salad unless you bought extra dressing CUSTOMER SERVICE: - minimal other than when our food was ready since we ordered it from the kiosk

The food wasn't bad I do like the fact they use fresh Garlic for the fries but the fries didn't…read morecome out hot. I do wish there was a lot more seasoning on the burgers. The space is nice inside and they have a DJ outside playing upbeat music. Also there's some self ordering kiosks but in case you prefer to order without one the cashier is still available to take your order. The only thing I do wish they had is milkshakes it shocked me to noticed a burger place without milkshakes.

Just tried Truckee Brewing Co. pizza .We had the Herbivore and veggie and were super pleased with…read moreboth. The sourdough crust was perfect thickness , flavorful and chewy. The veggies were fresh, and plentiful. Both sauces were well seasoned and in good proportion. This is our new pizza place. Can't wait to try the rest of their menu, and try some of their beers.

Delicious food and warm and friendly people!…read more Had dinner here tonight. Ordered a beet salad, meat lovers pizza and a flight of beer tastings (4 flavors) First off the Server was wonderful! Very warm and very friendly to talk with. She was always checking on me to make sure my water glass was full and how b my meal was. Super nice person!! The beet salad is "To Die For!" The dressing on this fabulous! So tasty it's addicting! The beets, candied walnuts and cheese mixed with the arugula was such a fantastic and delicious combo! I'd drive 4 hours just for this salad! The all meat pizza is delicious! The tangy tomato sauce is a very welcomed change of flavor when compared to other pizzas. The sour dough crust is a welcome change too! Very tasty with the tasty meat toppings! The beer flight I had was delicious! I liked the first one a lot! I'm not a very big drinker but I liked the first one. The stout is very delicious too with a fairly strong coffee flavor. All the beers were very yummy! Great ambiance to just hang out all day or night long passing the day drinking tasty beer and eating delicious food! Please see the pictures below and let your eyes do the feasting!!

Best burger in the area…read more It tastes just as good as it looks! Super juicy and flavorful, cooked to order and somehow the bun is sturdy enough not to fall apart when eating, which is rare to find in the juicy big burger business Definitely worth a trip out to beautiful Donner lake on old hwy 40, if not just for this burger

Only for RICH people here. We came here from Reno on a…read moreholiday and wanted something to drink and to eat. The wheat beer was good, and the cocktail was nice. The fried shrimp were XXL size, was full of batter, and the sauce was sweet. We got the pulled pork and the burger, medium rare. I asked for the burger to be medium rare, and pink. After a brief wait, the pulled pork and burger came. The pulled pork was nice, but the burger grilled to match the black charcoal it was cooked. The 2 drinks, 1 appetizer, and 2 main came out to over $120+. WOW!!! You've got to be rich to afford these prices!!! Most likely will try another place so as not to break the bank.

Host pub for Big Blue Adventures Truckee Half Marathon and 5K…read more.. Welcoming staff, shaded tables outside and plenty of seats inside. With several hundred runners, there was never a noticeable line for post-race beverages! Variety of Beers---I had a delicious post-race stout... Bathrooms were super clean.

A block or two off the Main Street. Order at the bar. Note there are two lines - one for food/drink…read moreand the other just for drink. I was able to skip the long food line to just order beers a couple times. Casual atmosphere with lots of communal tables and some TVs. I tried their lager, which I enjoyed. They offer both small and large pours. They make their beers off-site, so this is just a tasting room. Some other beers they make include a kolsch and a pale ale, which would've been next on my list. Didn't try any food, so can't comment on that.

My sister got engaged at Donner Lake, and we had originally made a reservation at another…read morerestaurant to celebrate. Unfortunately, when we arrived, those plans fell through. We walked into Fifty Fifty hoping they might be able to help, and from the moment we arrived, the hostesses and front-of-house staff immediately jumped into action. They quickly put together a beautiful outdoor table for my sister and her fiancé to walk up to. They were genuinely excited to help, assisted me with decorating, and even found candles to make the setup feel extra special. Our server was just as incredible--he immediately brought out champagne and even helped us blow up balloons! I am so grateful to the entire team for going above and beyond to make such a last-minute celebration unforgettable. Their kindness, enthusiasm, and exceptional customer service turned what could have been a stressful situation into a truly perfect evening. Thank you, Fifty Fifty, for helping us celebrate such a special moment. We will never forget it!

The beer selection is ample, with a few solid choices for porters and stouts…read more The mushroom ravioli is insanely good, with a decent portion size.

We had an excellent large dinner party at Moodys! The family style dinner was absolutely…read moredelicious; the seafood, beef and chicken were all seasoned and cooked perfectly. The appetizers, desserts and drinks were amazing. The wait staff was friendly and efficient. Our guests were very happy and complimentary. Thank you Moodys for a perfect evening!

Visiting Moody's as an out-of-towner was a real treat! Craig, our server, was clearly busy but was…read moreincredibly patient and absolutely phenomenal. He made the best recommendations -- we enjoyed Ernie's fresh-caught salmon, house-made mafaldine pasta, lobster ceviche, and the hangar steaks. The food was fresh and delicious. The space is neat and ambient, the bar and lounge are lovely -- great live music in the front lounge!! We sat on the back patio and really enjoyed the setting. A note to other tourists: regulars definitely get preferential treatment here, so a reservation is recommended; or some polite, but persistent check-ins with the host, if you're visiting like us. ;)

Sophia (wait staffer) was magnificent (6 stars?), and the drinks were excellent. That's the 5…read morestars. Food was 3 stars. Sysco/Aramark must be the supplier now, because the quality was not the Truckee Tavern we remember from years back. Their food used to be high end (and worth it) but now ingredients and kitchen are producing Applebees level dishes for high prices. If costs are the issue, serve better ingredients cooked with love and expertise, in smaller portions. Also, dear manager - on a night where seating is 50% cap or less, no one should ever have to wait at the host stand for 10 minutes to be seated.

Host was friendly. Service was terrible after that. Prices were outrageous, as most of Truckee…read moreis. That said, I don't mind paying the premium when the food is good, but the over cooked ribeye and Costco like burger were worth about 1/3 of the price. Maybe. Roof top deck was nice, and my wife enjoyed her chicken.

This burger was simply awesome. Juicy, flavorful, and hit the spot. Great sauce too. And the guy at…read morethe counter was super nice, even while having to deal with a pretty drunk Fourth of July crowd. There's nice stools to sit on or it's perfect to-go.

Burgers were good, but it was insanely expensive and no public restroom in the whole shopping…read morecenter is crazy. Multiple businesses including a coffee shop with no restroom is super ridiculous in my opinion.

Driving through on the way to the Adventure Van Expo and stopped by for breakfast around 830 on a…read moreSaturday. Streetside parking was easy to come by and we were seated immediately. Ordered the Countey Fried Steak plate and son had a custom Omlette with biscuits and gravy. Food took a bit to come out. Plates had very good serving size and everything was executed well. Their spuds with the cheese and onions (probably same style they put in their burgers) were spectacular. Gravy had some nice flavor to it. Son thought Omlette was top notch. Would certainly swing by again.

I visited this restaurant with a friend a couple of years ago and in my most recent trip back, I…read moreknew I had to stop by here once again! I had the Garth breakfast sandwich and subbed my potatoes for side of fruit. That sandwich was massive and I could barely finish half of it! You get a lot of food for the price you pay. My fiancé had the same sandwich but added different proteins to it and enjoyed the potatoes as well. We were both obsessed with the quality and size of the meals. I told my family - who was also in town - and four different members visited throughout the weekend. They have all found a new favorite breakfast spot when visiting Truckee.