We drove into town and wanted something drinks and food and wandered into this bar. Service wasn't…read moregreat, maybe they were short staffed. We had the salmon and patty melt. I wasn't a huge fan of the salmon (not their fault, I was just expecting an actual piece of salmon instead of a patty but I didnt read the menu properly). We also had the patty melt which was good. Drinks were good but service was definitely lacking. We would go back and sit at the bar since youre probably going to get better service there. This was a Sat afternoon so they were a little busy but not enough staff.

My second visit to Nevada City in a couple months and Crazy horse saloon was just as good as I…read moreremembered. I ordered the same thing as last time , I had checked my prior review and read that I thought the cobb salad was as good as any I've had so i tried it again and I think it's THE best cobb salad i've had over the years . Crazy horse has live music regularly, so it feels more like a watering hole bar but the food is delicious and it's much more than a place to grab a drink. Service is always good , happy hour had some food and drink specials, 6$ cocktails and discounted apps. Stop by Crazy horse saloon next time you're in Nevada City, especially if you love cobb salad !! Cheers!!

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 came here twice on our long weekend trip to Nevada city. Golden era had (in my opinion), the…read morebest selection and execution of craft cocktails in the walkable NC area. As others mentioned, service is kind of slow, but both nights we were there had live music and it was pretty busy, so slower service is understandable. The live music both nights was very good, each night being a different genre of music. After a certain time, they were charging a $10 "donation" (cover) to get in. Overall, we had a good time here and would stop in again when in town.

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!

After a long week, I decided to stop and try this place... first of all, they had a live band on a…read moreSunday , and oh boy, what a treat, service was good, the environment was chill and relaxed.. I would 100% recommend it..

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.

We made a reservation to sit outside, and that was perfect for us with our small dog. The menu is…read moreamazing, shared choices, and individual plates too, tapas style; we enjoyed that a lot as our first time eating here. Service is top notch; waitress service, kind and helpful, explaining the dishes available to make our selection. We ended up sharing to make the most of tasting as many options as possible. The owner is friendly, welcoming, and clearly loves her restaurant; we shall return and bring our friends next time! We brought our grandchildren too; great little menu for them. I love the ambiance of this place; I almost felt I was in another country because it is so authentic.

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 beautiful place Music (always good live music)…read moreKen Paige is one of the nicest people and I Love to visit with him he's a very good man and has good people who work with him! We listened to Nathan's soft beautiful voice last night he truly is a great musician. We come from an hour and half away and this is our fav destination! Food is always fantastic

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.