Best of Truckee - Food / Drink

Best Overall Restaurant
Dragonfly
Owner: Billy McCullough
Address: 10118 Donner Pass Road (Historic Downtown Truckee)
Phone: 530-587-0557
Hours: Daily 11am - 2:30pm, 5:30pm - 9:30pm
“Cal-Asian” food overlooking Historic Downtown Truckee. Owner/chef Billy McCullough blends seasonal products with a Far Eastern flair. An eclectic lunch menu, a creative and constantly changing dinner menu and an international wine list combine for a unique dining experience. Beautiful views from this sunny, second story location.

Best Bakery/Pastries
The Treat Box Bakery
Owners: Lee & Phyllis Dufresne
Address: 11400 Donner Pass Road
Phone: 530-587-6554
Hours: Daily 5am - 8pm
We are an “all around”, family operated bakery producing a variety of cakes, pies, cookies, doughnuts and pastries including Danish, muffins, croissant, scones and specialty items. Also serving espresso drinks, ice cream, sandwiches, burgers and smoothies. Serving the Truckee North Tahoe area since 1975.

Best Coffee
Joe Coffee
Owner: Cass Rodriguez
Address: 10191 Donner Pass Road # 2 (Historic Downtown Truckee)
Phone: 530-550-8222
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 5:30am - 5pm, Fri. 5:30am - 10pm, Sat.-Sun. 6:30am - 5pm
Where “Cheers” meets “Friends.” A local oriented coffee house serving high quality coffee and food. Freshest ingredients prepared daily. Custom and favorite sandwiches. Offering free WiFi, seating and open Mic on Fridays.

Best Bar
Cottonwood Restaurant
Owners: Mike & Jennifer Blide
Address: Corner of Brockway & Old Brockway
Phone: 530-587-5711
Hours: Daily, dinner 5:30pm - 10pm, bar 4:30pm - 12am
Web: www.cottonwoodrestaurant.com
Warm, cozy, and quiet, or wild, crazy and loud… Cottonwood’s historic bar has personality…one that is slightly schizophrenic. You can count on a few constants: gregarious bartenders, hearty food, a great wine list, sturdy cocktails, and character. After all, the building was built in 1928 and has warmed Truckee skiers since the days of longboards and leather strap bindings. It gets wild Thursday- Saturday, and can provide solace the rest of the week.

Best Bartender
Doug Thomson - Cottonwood
Owners: Mike & Jennifer Blide
Address: Corner of Brockway & Old Brockway
Phone: 530-587-5711
Hours: Daily, dinner 5:30pm - 10pm, bar 4:30pm - 12am
Web: www.cottonwoodrestaurant.com
"Dougman", despite having attended over 200 Grateful Dead shows, rarely forgets your name or your favorite cocktail. He is a master of the obligatory French Margarita, and has enjoyed 12,394 "Best Days Ever" on the slopes of the Sierra. A sign posted behind the bar reads "A Note to Our Bar Customers… Please do not speak to Doug about Skiing,The Weather, Motorcycles, "Getting’ Some",The Grateful Dead (especially ‘that one show from 1973’)…Thank You,The Rest of the Bar Staff". A true Truckee character, Doug works Friday-Monday. Call for an accurate weather report.

Best Breakfast
Squeeze In
Owners: Gary & Misty Young
Address: 10060 Donner Pass Road
(Historic Downtown Truckee)
Phone: 530-587-9814
Hours: Daily 7am - 2pm (closed Thanksgiving & Christmas)
Serving guests since 1974, and featuring 62 specialty omelettes, dozens of unique sandwiches, fresh salads, home made soups and other original items. The Squeeze In uses only the freshest ingredients from local suppliers. Nearly every item on the menu is prepared from scratch. All omelettes served with toast and spuds, and a choice of our delicious sauces: mushroom, cheddar cheese or tomato pesto.See you soon!

Best Healthy Food
New Moon Natural Foods
Owner: Billy Griffin
Address: 11357 Donner Pass Road
Phone: 530-587-7426
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9am - 7pm, Sun. 10am - 6pm
Helping to create a sustainable community by promoting diversity of food, protecting diversity of species and honoring diversity of thought.

Best Burger
OB’s Pub & Restaurant
Owner: Dick Howell
Address: 10046 Donner Pass Road
(Historic Downtown Truckee)
Phone: 530-587-4164
Hours: Daily 11:30am - 10:30pm
Lunch and dinner. Banquet facilities. Kids menu. Cocktails, micro brews and extensive wine list. Karaoke on Thursday. Live music Friday. Happy Hour Monday - Thursday, 4pm - 6pm. Prime Rib Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.

Best Lunch
OB’s Pub & Restaurant
Owner: Dick Howell
Address: 10046 Donner Pass Road
(Historic Downtown Truckee)
Phone: 530-587-4164
Hours: Daily 11:30am - 10:30pm
Lunch and dinner. Banquet facilities. Kids menu. Cocktails, micro brews and extensive wine list. Karaoke on Thursday. Live music Friday. Happy Hour Monday - Thursday, 4pm - 6pm. Prime Rib Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.

Best Deli
Gateway Deli
Owners: John & Karen Bochenek
Address: 11012 Donner Pass Road
Phone: 530-587-3106
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7am - 5pm, Sat.-Sun. 8am - 3pm
Fresh deli sandwiches, beverages and sides. Great choice for filling up the picnic basket or take along dishes for Wednesday night concerts in the park.

Best Happy Hour
Blue Coyote Bar & Grill
Owners: Jake McCormick,Troy & Glenda Granvcci
Address: 10015 Palisades Drive
Phone: 530-587-7777
Hours: Daily, full menu 11:30am - 10pm,
bar 11:30am - 12am
Truckee’s Sports Bar.
Happy hour 3pm - 6pm every day!
Burgers, pizza, sports, ribs, steaks, pasta, great chicken wings, 16 TV’s, 12 beers on tap, full bar.

Best Italian Food
Pianeta Ristorante
Owners: Ed Coleman & Robyn Sills
Address: 10096 Donner Pass Road
(Historic Downtown Truckee)
Phone: 530-587-4694
Hours: Daily 5:30pm - call for times
Pianeta, or “planet” in Italian, offers a warm, intimate atmosphere created by a split level design with brick and stone walls and a dark wood interior with Italian frescoes and softly lit golden light. Their food is bold, bright and rustic. Their bar scene is lively, yet classy.

Best Mexican Food
Authentic Tacos Jalisco
Owner: Rigoberto Uribe
Address: 11400 Donner Pass Road

Phone: 530-587-1131
Hours: Daily 10:30am - 9:30pm
Great authentic mexican food. Offering a wide range of burritos, quesadillas, tacos, and tostadas. Enjoy their take out or stay and enjoy the unique character of their restaurant.

Best Patio Dining
Cottonwood Restaurant
Owners: Mike & Jennifer Blide
Address: Corner of Brockway & Old Brockway
Phone: 530-587-5711
Hours: Daily, dinner 5:30pm - 10pm, bar 4:30pm - 12am
Web: www.cottonwoodrestaurant.com
Imagine a warm summer sunset over the Sierra, and a view that gets better as the evening draws on with the lights of Truckee lighting up the night…add live acoustic music, fantastic food, and stellar service, and it is easy to see why Cottonwood earns the honor of "Best Deck". Even when the temperature drops, the staff drapes a soft blanket over you and you are good to go for another round. Ahh, summer.

Best Pizza
Village Pizzeria
Owners: Edward & Teri Prado
Address: 11329 Deerfield Drive (Albertsons Center)
Phone: 530-587-7171
Hours: Daily 11:30am - 9pm
Thank you to all our our loyal customers. It has been an honor to be selected as one of the “Best Of Truckee”. Come in and see our newly remodeled restaurant and wine bar. Our friendly staff are eager to serve you!

Best Sushi
Java Sushi
Owner: James Teague
Address: 11357 Donner Pass Road, Suite F
Phone: 530-582-1144
Hours: Daily, dinner 5pm - 10pm,
lunch Wed.-Sat. 12pm - 3pm
Full service Sushi bar.
Dinner “All You Can Eat” - Sunday - Thursday - $24.95 Lunch “All You Can Eat” - Wednesday - Saturday - $15.95 Daily specials available.

Best Fine Dining
Moody’s Bistro & Lounge
Owners: Mark Estee & JJ Morgan
Address: 10007 Bridge Street (Historic Downtown Truckee)
Phone: 530-587-8688
Hours: Daily, lunch 11:30am, dinner 5:30pm,
brunch Sat.-Sun. 11am
Web: www.moodysbistro.com
Located in the historic Truckee Hotel, Moody’s blends an art deco ambiance reminiscent of 1950s Tahoe with fine dining and elements of San Francisco’s once-legendary Jazz scene. In the kitchen, Chef Mark Estee’s culinary credo that “food should be fresh, seasonal, local, and simple” produces big flavors and exciting menu selections influenced by various cultures and styles. In the Lounge, JJ Morgan has established Moody’s reputation for live jazz with shows by noted artists such as Mose Allison, The Josh Roseman Unit with Peter Apfelbaum, and Dred Scott. Even Paul McCartney has dropped in on occasion for impromptu performances.

Best Waiter/Waitress
Jason Dobbs, Dragonfly
Owner: Billy McCullough
Address: 10118 Donner Pass Road (Historic Downtown Truckee)
Phone: 530-587-0557
Hours: Daily 11am - 2:30pm, 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Jason has served at Dragonfly for two years. A freestyle ski coach by day, he turns into a charismatic, playful, focused waiter by night. His attention to detail and calm under fire, serve him well dropping 50 feet of air and handling a jamming night at Dragonfly.

Best Take Out
Piper’s Patisserie
Owners: Claudia Tatum & Cindy Orebaugh
Address: 10068 Donner Pass Road
(Historic Downtown Truckee)
Phone: 530-582-2256
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10am - 7pm, Fri.-Sat. 9am - 8pm, Sun. 9am - 6pm
Gourmet deli and exceptional wine shop. Private chef and catering. Fresh baked pastries, cheeses, pates, and olives.

Tie for Best Family Restaurant
OB’s Pub & Restaurant
Owner: Dick Howell
Address: 10046 Donner Pass Road
(Historic Downtown Truckee)
Phone: 530-587-4164
Hours: Daily 11:30am - 10:30pm
Lunch and dinner. Banquet facilities. Kids menu. Cocktails, micro brews and extensive wine list. Karaoke on Thursday. Live music Friday. Happy Hour Monday - Thursday, 4pm - 6pm. Prime Rib Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.

Zano’s Family Italian & Pizzeria
Owners: Tim & Dianna Brown
Address: 11401 Donner Pass Road #A
Phone: 530-587-7411
Hours: Thurs.-Sun. 11:30am, Sun-Thurs. 4pm - 9pm, Fri.-Sat. 4pm - 9:30pm
Zano’s combines the flavor of Italy with the hospitality of the Sierra Nevada.They are a family that loves families and they will make you feel like part of their family too! Please visit them and help keep it a warm and friendly environment.