Neighbors of ours recommended the restaurant for breakfast and lunch. So for the last 6 months, my…read morewife and I have been having breakfast and lunch, about once a week, here. Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, packed.... Totally Worth the wait during those busy times, because the food is prepared with love and knowing the people of the community, want good food, which, I drive 20+ miles just to eat at this wonderful establishment. The Pies are Home Made, Apple, knocks it out of the park. 5 Star. Their French Onion soup is probably the best I've ever had. Love the Owners and their kids, and everyone who has a hand in running the business.... God Bless this Wonderful Restaurant

A long forgotten place! When living in Rocklin, CA, my wife and I would always return her grandma…read moreto Portola after the holidays. This was Grandma Vi's treat for driving her home. She passed away a few years ago, and our journeys had changed destinations. While traveling through Loyalton - Sierraville recently due to 80 being closed due to forest fires, we decided to stop for lunch. Still a neat family run cafe, with amazing service and food. The waitress was friendly and encouraged us to try new items! Unfortunately for 25 years, I've always had a cheeseburger and fries, so that was easy - but sooo much better than ever. A great nod to Grandma Vi. The fries are perfect too! My wife tried their Hot Pastrami! Chef's kiss! We now live east of Reno, but we'll be back often!

The food service atmosphere were amazing a complete hidden gem I would suggest if you want to eat…read morehere to make a reservation you will not be disappointed and make sure you save them for dessert

a gem of a place. I had their salad with prawns and their warm crusty bread. the dressing was…read moregreat. hOuse prepared preserved lemon vinaigrette. chef was very friendly and told me how to make it. my husband had lamb with vegetables. all perfectly done and presented. good wine selections. topped it all with home made cheesecake with strawberries. everything is made from scratch. all in all I highly recommend this little place and a pleasure to get delicious fresh food at reasonable price.

It's a beautiful outdoor scenery with gorgeous tall pine trees. One can enjoy the outdoors drinking…read morea beer while waiting for food. We had the fried fish tacos and the barbacoa. The fish tacos were good but the fish was too small it kind of got lost in the slaw. My significant other enjoy the barbacoa tacos so I guess it was good. Service was nice :)

Considering the out of the way location, having a good fish taco in your hand whilst enjoying a…read morefreshly pulled pint of beer is a very appreciated thing to have. That the person making the tacos is cheerful and nice is also appreciated. We were tired after a long drive up the mountain. Refreshment and sustenance all in one location nearly in the middle of a forest is amazing. That it is very good is indicated by the number of other July 4th weekend attendees also present. Recommended. patrons

My wife and I had to try this place out which staying in Graeagle. It is a very popular spot in…read moretown and we could see why once we walked in the door! It's a very warm and inviting place and family oriented. Our server was nice and took the time to explain some of the menu options and what she highly recommended. Our food was delicious and was served quickly which always makes us feel cared for! Can't wait to come back for more!

Amazing little spot in what feels like the middle of nowhere in Johnsville Ca 10 minutes west of…read moreGraeagle. A beautiful historic building from 1876 with all the rustic charm you'd expect , original hardwood floors , beautiful wood beams and a cozy little bar right when you walk in . The staff was super friendly, great customer service and hospitality, squeezed us in without a reservation! My wife and I enjoyed the Chicken Marsala and Beef Stroganoff each served with mashed potatoes and mixed veg. Both meals were cooked to perfection with a delicious sauce that should accompany each dish . 10/10 for me on both dishes, it would be hard to pick a favorite but I'd have to order the stroganoff again on my next visit ..... too good!! Both meals came with a delicious side salad - blue cheese dressing was house made and yummy! Fresh bread, two different kinds , both were spot on . Iron Door hit a home run with every single portion of our meal and the rustic country charm of this hidden gem was the icing on the cake!!! I almost don't want to share my secret........ but if you are visiting Graeagle, pass on all the dining options in Blairsden and Graeagle and head up the mountain to little ol Johnsville for a meal that is sure to satisfy! If you want to impress your friends the super cool hidden gem that only the locals know about, The Iron Door is THE place to go. Cheers!!

The Rustic Table came recommended to us for its location, food, and staff--and for the program it…read moresupports. The pictures below speak for themselves, the servings are large, and the prices were more than fair. Teen Challenge Monterey Bay is a Christian recovery program that helps people overcome addiction and rebuild their lives. The restaurant gives participants valuable work experience along the way. It feels good knowing a meal out can support a fresh start for someone. If heading over the hill, this is a stop that you won't regret making, and it will also help change lives.

What an absolute delight to have breakfast on the patio at The Rustic Table on our way to Truckee…read more Our server, Nigel, was attentive, cheerful and ready to serve. We had a lovely time chatting with him. I had the French toast breakfast. So delicious. My husband enjoyed his crispy fried potatoes with scrambled eggs and bacon. We will be back!

Super excited that we were able to eat here! It was a very nice evening with some great food,…read moredrinks and of course, dessert! Sitting outside is our favorite so we got to enjoy our meal while also enjoying being outside. Our waitress was helpful and she pointed out what the favorite drinks are that we had to try. She made the right call because they were delicious! Excited to come back and try more out!

Great stop off 505. Cold beer! Thursday burger specials. The manager, Hope, was a breath of fresh…read moreair.

We were excited to have dinner at Sierra Pines resort. However, we were disappointed, somewhat…read morepartially due to our server, not checking in with us until we were almost finished with our meal and she acknowledged that my salad was totally overdressed. I was in the process of taking lettuce pieces out of the dish and onto a plate, hoping to drain off some of the dressing, she said she was sorry and that was it. Oh, and then she did bring me a bigger plate than my bread plate to put more lettuce leaves on. Such a disappointing experience. She was very nice however when she acknowledge twice that the salad was way overdressed there was no correction on her end. My husband's pork chop was good and cooked perfectly. Not sure we will be returning in the future.

Amazing food, service and ambience. Great owners serving good food in a local vibe settingread more

My wife and I celebrated our anniversary at Restaurant Trokay and couldn't have asked for a better…read moreevening. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance set the tone for a special night. The dining room is elegant and intimate without feeling stuffy, creating the perfect balance of fine dining and relaxed Tahoe hospitality. We enjoyed the four-course prix fixe menu with the wine pairing, and every course was excellent. The ingredients were incredibly fresh, the flavors were thoughtful and unique, and each dish felt like something special without being overdone. The wine pairings were fantastic and added to the experience throughout the meal. A special thank you to owners and chefs John and Nyna Weatherson. Their passion for what they do comes through in every aspect of the restaurant. Just as impressive as the food was the service--warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely focused on making guests feel cared for. The entire team helped make our anniversary memorable, and we left already talking about our next visit. If you're looking for a special dinner in Truckee, Trokay is the real deal. Outstanding food, exceptional hospitality, a beautiful atmosphere, and an experience that's worth every bit of the drive, time, and anticipation. Highly recommend. We'll definitely be back.

I've been lucky enough to dine here several times over the years - both the 10 course and the 4…read morecourse menus. Presentation and flavors are always great. Service is friendly; they seem pretty accommodating of dietary needs, such as gluten-free. Wine pairings work well and have thought behind them. I'm subtracting a star for ambience - on our most recent visit, there were 3 other tables with children; one constantly crying baby right beside us, one kid towards the back was being entertained with cartoons on a phone/tablet without headphones, so we got to listen to that, too. My guess is this is more common with an early reservation than later, and I'm not putting all the blame on the restaurant, but when dinner for two costs $700+, that's just not cool. Maybe a baby sitter fell through or something, but this price point is Fine Dining. I guess next time we'll try for a later reservation, and perhaps ask to sit at the bar if this happens again.

Came down here with my girl during a ski trip. We had a long day and were looing for something to…read moreeat local. We ordered a few different items from the menu and loved everything. The food came out fresh, flavorful & decently fast. We enjoyed eating here with the friendly staff as well. It had a local "homey" vibe to it. I recommend the burgers & pizza.

We were hiking in the area with a group and the Old 40 Bar and Grill was identified as the place to…read morego to for lunch afterward...overall, it was fun. Here is what we noticed: - Fun dive bar/restaurant vibe inside, a big place with a server waiting on the tables in the front room and a slew of extra tables in the back (just order at the bar). There were also lots of tables out on the deck. - Huge menu...and lunch specials too. - A fair selection of beers on tab, including at least one IPA and one Hazy. There were two canned NA beer options for my wife to choose from. - My wife and I ordered the BLTA sandwich and asked for the fries to be extra crispy. We also ordered the Taco Salad. Our plan was to split both. The sandwich was good, with tons of bacon but skimpy on everything else, and with bread that was pretty ordinary store-bought bread. The Taco Salad, was really good, with a homemade tortilla bowl/shell. The fries were good, but not particularly "extra crispy." - Service was great. Bottom line: Old 40 hit the spot after a morning on a nearby trail and in the sun, and it would also be great after a day of skiing, but it wouldn't necessarily be a place we'd go out of our way to visit.

Smithneck is really good but... Inconsistent operating hours!…read more If google and yelp post your operating hours, then you should be adhere to those hours. What a disappointing way to run a business!

After spending one night in Sierraville, we came to Smithneck Farms for a quick bit of breakfast…read moreand caffeine fix before heading home. There aren't a ton of options in Sierraville for breakfast and this one is more of a grab and go. There is no indoor seating and only two small tables outside. My husband and I both ordered the breakfast burrito which came with eggs, cheese, sausage, and potatoes. My dad ordered the breakfast sandwich which came on an English muffin and his choice of sausage or bacon. My husband ordered a plain latte while I ordered a vanilla latte with oat milk. There were some breakfast, pastries, and other items, but we did not partake. All in all for a quick bite of breakfast and caffeine fix, it's not bad. If you are looking for more of a sit down breakfast spot, I would recommend the place next-door.