Great food and amazing service! We had the tasting menu and chose to have it "blind" not knowing what we were receiving (no food allergies). Added wine paring and wow!! Highly recommended!! A little gem! read more

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Despite being happy hour, I felt overcharged, especially with the surprise addition of a health insurance tax that wasn't disclosed before ordering, and which is not customary in our area. The food quality was underwhelming--uninspired and lackluster. Which unfortunately I took no memories home, from this experience, It left me feeling regretful like I was a lowly ordering off the happy hour menu. The oysters, touted on the website as $3 for happy hour, were misleadingly and limited to East Coast varieties, which was not disclosed on their website, and the ones served were so tiny they were barely visible, and grainy. The ambiance resembled a warehouse, with black curtains creating a cold, uninviting atmosphere. To make matters worse, I was charged the same price for a few small pieces of lettuce for my burger as for a full salad we ordered. French fries were brought out, which I didn't recall ordering, and I assumed they came with the burger. Instead, they were added to the bill without notice. Even the seating was uncomfortable, with poorly designed barstools that cut off circulation to our legs. The entire experience was a major letdown, and I cannot recommend this restaurant. First impressions last a long time, and I feel no need to become a repeat customer. On a positive note, the server was the one bright spot, offering excellent service and a welcoming personality. read more

We were one of the first guests to test out their new prie fixe menu. We thoroughly enjoyed the food! They had a great selection and really listened to our dietary restrictions and choices! read more

this place genuinely deserves all the hype, been to truckee so many times, wish i knew of this place sooner! perfect for special occasions EVERYTHING is amazing, food, service, vibes, all soooo unbelievably good, ranked 10/10 on my beli too! read more

We live up the street ( part time) and I have to tell you how absolutely amazing this restaurant is. Truckee so needed this place. We stoped by in the winter to have a drink, but today we dined. Lulu , the manager is so kind and thoughtful. The food is impeccable. Service , perfect. Why no Michelin star ? They're deserving of one. The atmosphere is divine. Happy to call this place our new neighborhood place. Brooke is awesome. Ask for her if you're sitting at the bar. read more

Tangerine Bistro - Restaurant Vibe Goals. - French Near Me - Truckee, California

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We called to make reservations. They said they don't take them. Erroneous! However we were there on a Wednesday night and they seated us all at the bar. AMAZING SERVICE! And the best pasta I have had in YEARS! It's the rabbit pasta. They need a liquor license. read more

There was nothing I didn't love about this restaurant. Perfect ambiance, amazing service and fabulous food.

Tangerine is turning into a great restaurant. Chef has developed a repertoire of flavorful dishes. Everything is so fresh. He has a very good wine list as well. I highly recommend Tangerine and its dunking atmosphere and amazing cuisine. Portions are generous, so share and try lots of dishes. read more

We've gotten takeout and eaten at their sister restaurant (Great Gold) quite a few times, and we were in the mood for French bistro food. Reservations are on Resy, and I booked a few weeks out without a problem. By 7pm on a random Tuesday, the restaurant was full! Alcohol: beer and wine only. They have a good number of wines by the bottle and by the glass at reasonable bottle prices. Food: French bistro classics - Caviar: I don't usually order caviar at restaurants, but 1 oz of Tsar Nicoulai with accompaniments was $50, which is actually a really good price - Tartare: basically what I came here for. It was a classic preparation with a good amount of mustard and cornichons, well seasoned, served with miner's lettuce and crostini - French onion soup: I'm so often disappointed by French onion soup, but this one had great intense and sweet onion flavor without being too salty, and it had a generous amount of gruyere without an excessive amount of bread - Cassoulet: perfect on a cold night! It was very substantial and filling with the beans, duck confit, and sausage. I do recommend getting a baguette to go with this - Burger: with tomato jam, cheese, pickles, and fries on the side (I got it without the thousand island dressing). The burger was cooked medium, juicy, well seasoned, and the brioche bun was light and fluffy We were too full for dessert, but everyone else seemed to be getting the creme brulee. The server was great, and pacing was good. Food was on the saltier side, but I like my food well seasoned. It's a modern feel at Tangerine, but the menu is very classic French bistro, which I love. Parking was easy on a weeknight, and it's free after 6pm. read more

Enjoyed all aspects of our dining experience. We did the 4 course prix fixe menu with wine pairing. All were delicious. Our server was knowledgeable, personable and fun. read more

The food is decent. I liked the preparation of the mussels, but the bread that accompanied them was toasted too long and was hard. The sauce was delicious and it would have been nice to have a big chunk of baguette that was toasted lightly and soft, to soak that sauce up. The trout was overcooked. They were tying to crisp up the skin but this fish was on the grill or under the broiler just too long. My wife had the game hen, which was nice. The mash potatoes were on the runnier side but quite tasty. We had an affogato and the chocolate cake. Both were good but nothing special. Tab came out to over $230. The subtotal includes a 6% health care charge before the tax, which is kind of weird. read more

Great food and service. We have had several meals and they have all been great. The vegetarian onion soup is sooo good. Solid wine by the glass list. Have been for happy hour and for dinner - either way, an enjoyable experience. Can be a little loud inside when crowded. I give it a 4.5 but can't don halves on Yelp. read more

Went here tonight for the first time and it was great! The best meal iv had in Tahoe and we have come here a bunch! Get the: - Chicken liver moose with blackberry jam - French onion soup - Cassoulet We wish we had room for dessert but left so full! They left us tiny cookies with the check and took them to go-- they were incredible too! Go here! Skip the touristy places. read more

Dined here on opening night and had a fantastic meal. Elevated French bistro food with some yummy surprising flavor touches. Lovely cheerful atmosphere, too. A great spot for a date night. Service was quick and warm - we recognized a lot of the staff from Great Gold. Overall really excited to have Tangerine in Truckee and recommend visiting. read more

Loved, loved, loved the food at Tangerine and my VERY picky French husband agreed! First impressions first: Loved the entry with the tangerine wallpaper and privacy curtain. The restaurant seemed a bit cavernous and could use some warm touches, but not sure how they could achieve that. We arrived a half hour earlier than our reservation because we had skipped lunch, but they accommodated us very nicely even though restaurant was already full at 6:30 on a Thursday. The two servers who attended us throughout the evening were superb...friendly, helpful and patient. One was able to speak to my husband in French, which he loved. Our hunger led us to over-order, but we are glad we did. The dishes were brought out a bit haphazardly, we wanted to start with the brie en croute, but it came out after the beef tartare and salade lyonnaise. The beef tartare was fabulous, perfectly balanced without the mustard or horseradish being overwhelming like you find at so many places. The greens were a nice addition and the super crispy bread toast points were perfect! The pain was a bit of a miss for us, we've never had such a salty 'bagette'. We love salt but it was a bit overpowering. I LOVED the salade lyonnaise. It wasn't quite authentic enough for my husband and he didn't like how much blue cheese was on it, but I thought it was so so tasty. Next out were our entrees; I loved that the chef delivered them...a very nice touch! We ordered the mushrooms based on other reviews, and we were not disappointed. So tasty and they ending up being my husband's entree because somehow they missed his order of Cornish game hen. Which was perfect since we had over-ordered! My cassoulet was divine. Complex flavors and the duck confit was crispy. A tad overcooked, but just a tad. Since my husband didn't have an entree, he thought he deserved some dessert(!) so we ordered the creme brûlée and affagato (sic?) The creme brûlée was perfect; excellent flavor and creaminess and the top caramelized to perfection, golden without any over cooking. The affagato was typical, it's hard to mess up that dessert. My husband had never had it before, and he enjoyed it. We had brought a special bottle of our own wine so I can't speak to their wine list. The corkage fee was $35, but even with that our meal came to just over $200 before the 6% health charge and tip. Money WELL spent!! We will definitely return and will recommend to all of our friends. Good job, Tangerine Bistro!!! read more

Service was OK; food a little uneven. The French onion soup was fantastic. The salad lyonnaise was big enough to split; which it should be for $24. I had the cassoulet. The Tangerine version has sausage and duck. The duck was crispy on the outside, which was good, but the meat was overcooked and dry. My dinner companion had the rainbow trout, which she pronounced as a bit fishy; she wasn't a fan. Beer and wine is available, but no hard alcohol or cocktails. A fairly pedestrian French wine which sells for $18 retail was $65 on the wine list. That would be OK, except after tax, tip and surcharge (see below), that $18 wine costs the diner close to $90. One might be better off bringing a favorite bottle from home and paying the $35 corkage fee. Atmosphere was OK, with a moderate noise level., I sat in a fairly uncomfortable armless chair. This restaurant seems to be a sister restaurant to Great Gold and shares a somewhat uneven experience. Unfortunately, it also shares the completely inexcusable practice of adding a separate 6% surcharge (didn't California make that illegal?), which is separate from tip and tax. It should be rolled into the menu prices, but I'm guessing those were already eye popping enough. read more

Dare I say the best restaurant in Truckee right now? Possibly! We sat at the bar for happy hour. Ordered the mussels, cheese plate, baguette, pate, lettuce salad, crème brûlée, , deviled eggs, and house wines. Everything was on point. The cheese plate came with caraway seed crackers (I think), honey, and apples. An excellent combination! We also noticed some of the smaller details such as the sound proofing which kept the ambience engaged but not too loud. Great job, these folks know what they're doing! read more

We had a lovely dinner at Tangerine complete with Miyagi oysters, trout, and sides of veggies (green beans and mushrooms). Everything was great and service was good. Highly recommend the mushrooms -- 10/10 did not realize they could be this good. read more

Tangerine Bistro - Trout and side of mishrooms - French Near Me - Truckee, California

We were in town for a quick business meeting. Went to the bistro and had a real meal from attentive staff. This is quality French dinning with fresh farm to table flair. The Cassoulet was perfect and always appreciated given the time to prepare. We will be back. read more

Everything about this place is fantastic. The service is wonderful--polished, yet casual. Food is incredible--on par with any top Bay Area restaurant. Do yourself a favor and do the chef's tasting menu. $89 per person and the amount of food was almost overwhelming. What a gem. read more

One of the best dinners we've had in at least a year. Food is stunningly good and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. We had cassoulet, scallops, truffle ravioli, and beef tartare. Everything was so good we passed the dishes around family style so everyone could try all the flavors. BEST cassoulet we've ever had -- and we've had it lost of places. Scallops were perfectly cooked with a sauce and greens that went quite well. Truffle ravioli had a subtle flavor that seemed mild at first but was wonderful as it built after a few bites. Beef tartare was EXCELLENT -- some of the best we've ever tasted. THANK YOU SO MUCH to the entire staff! read more

While on vacation in Truckee, I tried several restaurants. This restaurant was the best by far. You get what you pay for so the price tag is what you would find in any Urban center in the USA. It was like finding an oasis in the desert. The food was fantastic. The service was superb and our server was very experienced, knowledgeable and recommended terrific wines. The ambience was quaint and secluded as the bistro is a little bit on the outskirts of downtown Truckee. read more

A fabulous upscale restaurant. Amazing food! Pricey but worth every penny! Appetizers, mains and dessert all well prepared and unique and delicious! Great service too. Cozy place. A great place for adults to celebrate a very special occasion. read more

Everything about the restaurant was excellent. The tasting menu was delicious. The service was stellar and the restaurant vibe was charming. We can't wait to return. read more

Superb food and service! Great atmosphere but it was a bit noisy as we were near the bar during happy hour....

What a lovely dinner. The food is authentic French and the ambiance is bright and fun. We shared and enjoyed the pate, frisée salad, French onion soup and the cassoulet. All were delicious. We will be back to try the Happy Hour burger--it looked amazing. read more

Valentine's day - Great tasting menu offered as a pre-fixe and we included the wine flight. Every bite was wonderful! And the wine flight was perfectly matched to the food. I would've given a full 5 stars but the had music playing that was so loud we had problems conversing! We had to request they turn it done and the staff was a bit perplexed . They did turn it down a bit but by the end of dinner it was blaring again. Our waitress was great! For such a busy night she was very patient, professional , and attentive . Can't wait to go back ( just turn down the music please - it's a bistro not a disco!) read more

Great service and delicious food. The bartenders were particularly helpful! We had the deviled eggs, French onion soup and chicken with orange sauce. It was our first time and we will return! read more

Excellent service, nice relaxing vibe and delicious food. The oysters were so cold and fresh, the steak was so tender and the sauce was delicious as well as the trout. I'll be coming here often for sure!! Nice new gem in Truckee. read more

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The food was delicious but the portions were small for the price. I thought the ambiance was sub par for the price and quality of food. I also thought the women's staff outfits was inappropriate for such a high end restaurant, as they were all required to wear high waisted pants with crop tops. When your spending hundreds of dollars for dinner eating delicious French food you want to feel comfortable in the space your in which I wasn't. read more

Wish you actually used local food on your menu...such a great way to support the local community and farmers

This was by far the best meal I've had in Tahoe. Food was delicious, service was great, and the ambience was perfect. It felt like a perfect mix of Tahoe, New York and Paris. read more

The food was over salted.... Not just a little.... But, at least with the salad, to the point of being inedible. Likewise with the coq au vin. Mussels and escargot were decent. Service was friendly and excellent. French onion soup was mediocre. read more

Absolutely amazing, we went here two nights in a row because the food, vibes and service were immaculate. If I could give this place 10 stars I would. The food is to die for, would eat this everyday if I could. Our waitress Tabitha was BEYOND amazing, best service i've ever had. It's a must try! read more

Did not disappoint! Mussels, raviolis, Cornish hen and duck. Service was amazing. Could not ask for a better addition to Truckee!

Exceeded expectations. We had the game hen and cassoulet, both were classic. Game hen can often be dry and bland but this was well seasoned and tender. The chicken foie, beef tartare were classics well executed. Brie en croute had a hint of sweetness due to marmalade that lifted the dish. House baked baguette had a crackling crust. Even the side of green beans were beautifully cooked, with snappy texture. Service was unpretentious, cheerful. The space is open and airy. Would def eat and enjoy again. read more

Amazing service amazing food amazing ambiance- what an amazing wine list, great art, and great staff.

The food here was outstanding. We had oysters, mussels, soup a la onion, and chicken. Our waiter was friendly and helpful. The only downside was the music is too loud for easy conversation. I'd bet most people I. The restaurant would agree. read more

We tried Tangerine for the first time tonight for their NYE prefix dinner. It was scrumptious. Considering that they were cooking for a hundred plus, I was amazed at how fresh and perfect every dish came. The stand outs for us were the scallop crudo and the caviar. But everything was delicious. And the wine pairing was absolutely perfect. The service was efficient, friendly and comfortable. For a high end place there is nothing stuffy about the atmosphere or the service. Everybody seemed genuinely happy to work there. And the atmosphere is pretty and trendy without trying too hard. This was our first NYE out to dinner in 25 years and it was perfect. Thank you! read more

Ate here during happy hour last night for the first time. Received our wine within minutes of sitting down, then ordered a few items from the menu. Deviled eggs, pate, burger, mussels. All were fantastic! Wines by the glass are very very reasonable and good! Definitely will be coming back. read more