Best restaurant in the whole north lake area, no question. Stunningly presented food, beautiful flavors exquisitely paired with a great tap list. Best espresso in the area, too. I love Trokay.
Some dishes miss the mark (kimchi pancake, venison terrine) but others are great (gnocchi, foie). Great views out over the lake if you get there before sundown.
A more casual dining experience than Trokay/Stella/ChristyHill. Well-executed classics, some with well-done twists (the ribs are great).
The creole benedict on a croissant is fantastic. Worth the drive from wherever you are in the area. Call ahead to put your name on the list so the wait's not as bad as it will otherwise be.
It's a weird thing to praise, but the side of kielbasa on the breakfast menu is a thing of beauty. Split open, charred to perfection. The oatmeal's and silver-dollar pancakes are pretty good too.
The same folks who provide Trokay with their excellent produce. Great produce and beer selection for such a tiny shop.
The tap room is worth a visit. Crazy stuff on tap. Only one beer available in bottles to go when we were there, unfortunately.
Pub where you can get most of the Tahoe Mountain beers (some of the more rare stuff in bottles, too). The food's not bad. They have tots.
Those in search of crazy-good barrel-aged imperial stouts: look no further.
Great little wine/cheese/beer shop in downtown Truckee. Knowledgeable and helpful staff.
A solid tap lineup for sampling the local brews. Dartboard in the back for entertainment while you work your way through the list.
The best espresso we found that's open during the day (Trokay needs to open a cafe again). Worth a stop if you're in the area.
To my taste, they roast a little too dark for straight espresso. I can imagine it being good with dairy/sugar though.
