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    Stellers Jay Cafe

    4.8 (22 reviews)

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Lee Ann W.

    We loved this little restaurant. The outdoor garden area was so pretty. They serve beer and wine and in the evening a full Mexican dinner menu. The food was delicious and the service was friendly and attentive. I definitely recommend.

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    Kerry B.

    What an adorable wine bar/restaurant. Lots of shady outdoor seating and mister to cool down. Great for bigger groups and dog friendly. Excellent wine selection and decent beer selection. Terrific food and even better service. Our waitress was super friendly and attentive. Definitely try this place.

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    Gretchen H.

    Cute little spot to stop for lunch with fun tapas, wine flights and happy hour too. Great outdoor patio area for bringing the dog.

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    7 years ago

    Stopped on a whim. Great tapas menu and wine flights served by Sam. Super yummy and great wine choices very reasonable

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    Ask the Community - Stellers Jay Cafe

    Hello! Are you guys open ? Your info on Yelp says you're closed for the season 2020. Do you have any plant based / vegan choices on your menu? Your place looks so cute, we'd…

    Thank you for your question! I apologize for the incorrect information on the yelp page! We are currently closed for the season and plan on opening late March. We have some lovely vegan options including: salads, a veggie sandwich, hummus and veggie… Read more

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    Sierra Pines Resort - Cobbler

    Sierra Pines Resort

    4.3(69 reviews)
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    Went here for dinner for a couple of days after a motorcycle ride and a day hike. I have to say…read morethat it's an adorable little spot definitely worth checking out. There's a cute little fishing pond outside where you can catch your own dinner, along with outdoor seating. The inside of the restaurant feels like a little log cabin with a bar and a game room downstairs. The dishes were absolutely delicious and they were HUGE servings! As in three of us could've shared my Osso Buco. The beet salad was amazing and the salmon plate was also very good. They serve fresh baked bread along with every meal, and their attention to detail was outstanding. Everyone on staff is friendly, hospitable and they go out of their way to make sure your dining experience is top notch! We didn't stay overnight, so I can't say anything about the accommodations, but from what I did see it was quaint, relaxing and inviting. A lazy little spot to rest and relax.

    A most enjoyable time was had during my stay. It had been about 30 years since my last visit and it…read morewas as wonderful as I remembered. The newest owners have maintained the natural beauty of the resort and I was thankful. The onsite restaurant was equally enjoyable. Service was excellent and the food was delicious. The room was cozy and comfortable. There is no cell service in or near the room (which they make clear when booking) but this turned out to be a blessing. Detaching from the webs and simply enjoying the scenery and time spent with loved ones was much needed.

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    Sierra Pines Resort - Setup in the room

    Setup in the room

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    Sierra Pines Resort - The trout pond by the restaurant (05/2025)

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    The trout pond by the restaurant (05/2025)

    The River Downtown - Tuk Tuk Thai Tacos

    The River Downtown

    4.8(42 reviews)
    40.8 mi

    This review will be a joy. What a awesome surprise. We went to Nevada City to spend a day shopping…read moreand walking this beautiful town. We ended up eating at The River. It's a quaint little spot with some tables outdoors, which worked for us because we had our dogs in a stroller. I checked the menu before we sat down and they had a few gluten-free dishes which serves my wife well. Little did I know I was gonna find this culinary gem. We started with the Chicharron's. I'm not kidding. These were the best Chicharron's I have ever had in my life. They were so extremely fresh with a chipotle sauce that was perfection. I can't even describe how good these things were, but talk about fresh and crispy. Triple wow. The next item was the pork belly. It was scrumptious. The right blend of fat to meat ratio. Sweet and tangy. A 10 compared to chef Ramsey's 6 that I had at Hell's kitchen. And then there was the wild west beef tacos. Now if you follow my many reviews you will know I am a taco foodie. It is hard to get a wow out of me over a taco, but oh my God, these were some of the best freaking tacos I ever had in my life! They use a tender skirt steak to line the grilled flour tortilla, and then cheese, grilled onion, and bacon with an arugula salad top. And I believe some kind of chipotle sauce. I am not kidding you, these tacos will bend your knees. I absolutely loved them. They just absolutely nailed this. The wait staff was excellent, I got a pale Mexican beer that was really good, even the lemonade was first class. This was the surprise lunch of my lifetime. I was not expecting much. I was not expecting something worthy of a review even. These are some of the greatest lunches ever when you find a spot like this and were expecting nothing. Kudos to The River Downtown. I just wished I was staying another day so I could go back and try all the other things they have on their menu. Wow wow wow.

    LOVE THIS PLACE!! Enjoyed everything about this lovely new…read moreNevada City restaurant. We are also people who love sharing small plates, so especially our kind of place. Beautifully curated decor- you can tell the owners put a lot of time and thought into to it. Wish I had taken a picture of the beer tap rotation.. each handle is a beautiful large rock crystal. Food was excellent- we shared the coconut shrimp which were the bomb with generous sized shrimp seemingly breaded with a light, coconut only coating so not a heavy breading that usually cheats you with tiny shrimp. We also shared the meatball sampler and the gogujhang (I know I spelled that wrong) meatballs were delicious. Also the sweet pea salad with a generous sized portion of smoked salmon. It was very, very good! We sat at the bar and got to chat with the daughter (family owned and run) who was a sweetheart. The wine pours by the glass were also generous. For those few who complained about the size of the plates- this is a small plates restaurant. 3 plates and we were stuffed. For a restaurant working on razor-thin margins as all restaurants do (especially in CA) I thought it was a great value and a lovely night out. This isn't the Cheesecake Factory people. Thank God. Will be back very soon!

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    The River Downtown - Main dining area

    Main dining area

    The River Downtown - Wild West Smash Tacos. 
Caramelized onions, peppered candied bacon, white cheddar, spicy mayo, arugula and grass fed seasoned beef

    Wild West Smash Tacos. Caramelized onions, peppered candied bacon, white cheddar, spicy mayo, arugula and grass fed seasoned beef

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