Absolutely the best food and atmosphere in Nevada City. The gals there are phenomenal chefs and…read morebartenders that also take time to come over and talk to you about your food/day. Cheers 2.0 with that NorCal hippy love. Be careful! The food is dangerous the pours are flowin!

I didn't take pictures of the food probably because I was too busy devouring it. I had the Buffalo…read moreCauliflower appetizer which now I MUST make at home. So good! That blue cheese dressing was divine! And lucky me, I ordered blue cheese dressing for the House salad too! I added steak to mine and I'm so glad I listened to someone else's review to do that. So SO good. They slice it thin and flavor it well. Very satisfying meal for my final night in Nevada City!

I was back in town, so came in for a martini with a friend. Had been in their restaurant, LOLA, for…read morebrunch and geeeezuz service was slowwww. BUT..THE BAR WAS EXCEPTIONAL! Our bartender, LINDSAY, was FABULOUSSSSS! Give her a raise. Best service Ive had in NC IN YEARSSSS

Though I was on a short vacation, I was scheduled to have a business conference call on Monday…read moreafternoon. I was with a family group celebrating a university graduation and we had checked out of our lodging spot, so I was on the hunt for a quiet place to have the call. After checking on a couple of other options, I walked into the National Bar. Success! Not only was it lightly populated at 1:00 on a Monday afternoon, but the atmosphere was oozing historic charm. It was just a pleasant place to be, let alone for what I was trying to accomplish. The bartender served me a tall glass of pineapple juice, which was delicious. I sat at a table in the larger part of the bar area and was getting connected to my call. At the last minute the client postponed so my careful planning to find the right spot was for naught. However, I enjoyed sipping my juice and soaking up the ambiance of the space. Dear Hubby ended up wandering in and finding me and we both sat for a spell I was able to check my email and catch up on anything immediate, which thankfully was minimal. It was a great place to take a break from wandering Broad Street, while still absorbing the charm of Nevada City. I'd certainly plan to stop in here again when visiting this special town.

We finished our amazing day with drinks at the Golden era, beautiful building with amazing…read morearchitecture, built in the 1860's and reflected the craftsmanship that went into this beautiful building

Just down the street from The National hotel, we stopped in for a cocktail before dinner. Like the…read moretown, the bar which appears to have been open in some capacity or another since the early 1900s, has the old back bar and a cool tin ceiling. There's some odd art on the wall that doesn't at all match the vibe but don't let that deter you. Bartenders were super friendly. The cocktail list was more extensive and sophisticated than I expected. And while there wasn't live music at the time, there's clearly a stage for music, which I'm sure is fun. Definitely worth a visit when you need a refreshing beverage.

Fun vibe in downtown Nevada City! Bartender was awesome. She asked all to recommend a song to play…read more---a whole community juke box and the pours were good! Lots of fun playing pool, socializing and just plain fun. I'll be back McGees!

I don't even know where to start! we are visiting for the weekend and we walked in to this place…read morewith our dog to open arms and a room full of lovely people. Marge greeted us and told us about the town and Trish, the lovely bartender, served us the best vodka tonics with a huge smile! please come visit this local, quaint, genuine bar that is a gem in this beautiful little town!

Total dive bar. Creepy regulars. Overly stimulated patrons. 100% vibe check approved if you're into…read morethat.

Great service and friendly staff. I live about 2 miles away and can't believe we never visited this…read moreplace over the past 30 years. My grandson brought me here when he turned 21 so he could have his first legal beer with his pops.

An excellent addition to our already wonderful choice of epicurian choices in down town Nevada…read moreCity. My last visit was A FIVE STAR EXCEPTIONAL dinning experience. Portions and pricing are fair and the new wine bar and balcony are a welcome for evening people watching from above. The owners are kind and unpretentious and work hard to keep their above standard food and atmosphere. The new menu has some real food favorites for me.

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.

We celebrated a birthday here last night and it was such a great experience from start to finish…read more The food was fantastic. The chicken piccata was perfectly balanced with bright lemon flavor and tender chicken, and the Cajun penne pasta had just the right kick without overpowering the dish. Both were absolutely delicious. The drinks were on point, and the complimentary birthday drink was a really thoughtful touch. The owner came by our table a couple of times to check in, which made it feel personal and welcoming. The decor is cool and unique, and the bar had a fun, lively vibe without being overwhelming. Service was friendly and quick all night. It made for a memorable birthday dinner. We'll definitely be back.

I went to the restaurant for our anniversary. I ordered the $60 lobster dinner. The vegetables were…read moremushy, the garlic mashed potatoes were not fluffy and the lobster shrunk because it was so over cooked. I should've sent it back. Service was OK and we were treated to a small glass of champagne for our celebration I do like the ambience of the restaurant. Its brick walls and quaint surroundings was nice. I will give them point for making a good cocktail.