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    Old 40 Bar and Grill

    4.2 (46 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Menu page Sept. 2025
    Jacquelin S.

    We were with a group of about 14 fellow classic Datsun owners on a fun run from the Sacramento area. We decided to stop at Donner Ski Ranch for lunch because there would be plenty of parking. I'm not sure what was communicated to the hostess as the front of the group entered, but we weren't seated together. Everyone was split up between the outside and inside tables. The waitress had no problem splitting the check for us and the two other Datsun owners at our table. The menu tends toward fried foods. I ordered the "Gourmet Grilled Cheese" sandwich. What a disappointment. It was barely cooked, the cheese was one slice of cheddar and one slice of Swiss. Not melted at all. A couple of chunks of avocado and two slices of tomato (one on each half) made up the "Gourmet" aspect, I guess. I ordered fries as my side. The fries were a generous portion but very very salty. My husband's DSR Burger was OK, per his evaluation. He too ordered the fries, and while he generally likes salty foods, he too found the fries too salty. The bathrooms are in dire need of repair. The toilets worked but the paper holders were hanging open because the duct tape used to close them had worn out. The sink facets were loose. At least the bathroom appeared clean. As a meeting place for a group on a long ride, this place was sufficient, but I'll not be returning here on my own.

    Caramel apple pie slice
    Natanya G.

    Went on a hike through the abandoned railroad tunnels and stopped here afterwards. It was busy but the service was excellent and we were helped right away. Ordered at the bar. The pizza was yummy and had lots of cheese. Tried a slice of pie too. Delicious!!! Definitely a nice local spot.

    Aliya T.

    This place was awesome, stopped by for a quick bite after skiing. Ordered way more food than we could eat but had leftovers. The staff was really friendly and accommodating. The food was really good, lots of flavor, fresh, and great portion sizes. I wish I had a highlight but out of everything we ordered everything hit the spot! I would 1000% suggest coming here, you can even watch folks ski out of the window while you grab a bite!

    Strawberry rhubarb pie
    Taylor B.

    Definitely a huge miss trying this grill out :( was excited to try it based on the good reviews but we will not be going back. The food was very bland & the pie was so salty we could only eat one bite. Not to mention a slice of pie is $11!!! Crazy that they are charging that much for this food. My husband and I tried the turkey patty melt which only tasted like butter & their garlic fries did not taste like garlic and were extremely oily. We also didn't realize until after we placed the order that the pickup for the food was located behind the bar counter which was filled with insanely drunk people who were yelling the f*** word repeatedly so loudly that we could barely hear the waitress who was helping us cash out. The ambiance is really overwhelming and you can tell this grill mostly only cares about their drunk customers who are buying their alcohol since the food is seriously lacking to a sober person.

    Chung-Mi J.

    My family and I decided to quickly stop here for lunch. This place was located near the Sugar Bowl ski resort; and it was also an area where my nephews had their first skiing experience. They had a kids menu which was located at the back of the menu. The kids ordered corn dogs with a side of fries. There were a number of selections to choose from. I decided go with the French Dip because I've never had it before, with a side of garden salad. The sandwich and the dip was very good. The salad was very generous and I was already fill from half of the sandwich and all of the salad. The service was good and the staff were friendly. Will definitely come back here again for lunch.

    We had a surprisingly good breakfast with a great vibe, excellent tunes, and sweet service!

    California Breakfast Sandwich
    Kristi M.

    My California breakfast sandwich was excellent! My hash browns were half cooked. The view from the deck was pretty!

    Taco salad! Super yummy!
    Xines S.

    Went hiking at the Tunnels and stumbled upon this place! It is charming! Very rustic and old school! Open all year long! Staff was lovely and food was great! If you are in the area definitely stop by for a beer and some food! They have fresh baked pies daily (I'm not much of a desert fan so I didn't order). Ok correction... My family did get pie :) They said it was delicious!

    Inside bar area
    Catherine C.

    We ate here a couple of weeks ago after walking through the Donner Tunnels. Located at the Donner Ski Ranch this place is full of old 1980s ski lodge atmosphere. It's rusticly funky and just super cute. Very casual. You can eat inside at the tables, inside in the bar area, or outside on the deck. It's located right across the street from the easiest Donner Tunnel entrance (as opposed to hiking up the mountain from the east side). Anyway, 4th time's a charm for me and we finally parked at the proper spot. The point is, this place is popular with tunnel hikers as well as more serious hikers coming off the Tahoe Rim Trail. Accommodating to all. The food (and beer) is super delicious and the staff was helpful and friendly. I highly recommend it. 2021 Summer Note: Donner Pass Rd was completely closed for construction on the east side of the summit so you'll need to access from the west side (I think it's I-80 exit 174). That side is also under construction and reduced to 1 lane travel with a pilot car, but you can actually get up to the summit that way.

    Bacon cheese burger
    Mike B.

    After checking out some of the train tunnels nearby, my wife and I decided to stop here to grab something to eat before heading back to Reno. We stopped to use their bathrooms prior to our exploration and my wife inquired about their menu and availability to sit outside (we visited during Covid-19). She was told they were offering their full menu and we were welcome to sit at one of the picnic tables outside as long as we practiced social distancing. After our walk through the tunnels, we returned to the Old 40 Bar and Grill. We each ordered a burger and fries and the young lady was friendly and helpful. We took our drinks outside and enjoyed the beautiful day. Our orders took about 20 minutes to arrive which seemed a little long based on the amount of customers we saw but it was nice to just relax and enjoy the sunshine without many other people. Our meals were delivered to our picnic table on the deck in to-go containers. After we opened the containers they looked amazing. They both were pretty tasty as well. We weren't quite sure what to expect and they exceeded our expectations. It was a great way to end our day trip to the mountains.

    Old 40 bar what a piece of history!

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    Our favorite place for burgers!! Also, Chelsea is absolutely AMAZING!! Go see her Sunday, Monday, and Tuesdays!

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