SIERRA COUNTY

Restaurant Guide

Dining in Alleghany

Casey's Place. Main Street Beer, Booze, Burgers since 1870. 530-287-9809

Dining in Downieville

Grubstake Saloon and Grill. Main Street Downieville. Family dining. Hamburgers, steaks, pasta, homemade soups, Seafood and sandwiches. Beer on tap. Great wine selection. open 11:00am to 9:00pm. Closed Thursdays. 530-289-0289

The Gallows Cafe & Pizzeria. Main Street, Downieville. Dining on the Deck. Featuring pizza, hot sandwiches, salads and more. Open all year 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM. 530-289-3540

St. Charles Place. 101 Commercial Street. This is the friendliest saloon in the Sierras. Pool, pinball, darts, poker, and good music. Open all year. 530-289-3237

Dining in Sierra City

Old Sierra City Hotel. 212 Main St, Sierra City. (530) 862-1300; Good home-cooked meals: steaks, seafood, etc. Open daily, dinner 6-9pm, lunch, Sat-Sun 12-3pm.

Mountain Creek Restaurant & Buckhorn Tavern. 225 Main street, Sierra City. Restaurant and Bar, with garden dining by the creek in the summer, and inside dining by a cozy fire in the winter. Steaks, Prawns, Burgers, Vegetarian Entrees, Kids and Senior menu. Homemade Soups and Desserts, Salad Bar. 8 flavor Ice Cream and Sundaes from sedate to sublime! A great place for special events, and private parties up to 100 people. 530-862-1171

Red Moose Cafe. Main Street Full breakfast and lunch menu in our cozy cabin-like cafe. Famous for our homemade cinnamon rolls, frish Olde English fish & chips and juicy burgers. Beer & wine available and outdoor patio dining. Open all year. 530-862-1502

Bassett’s Cafe. Highway 49 and Gold Lake Road. Try the famous Bassett’s Burger at the cafe. Motel, mini-mart with fishing and outdoor supplies. Gas, local logo Ts and sweats, original landscapes by local artists. Copy, fax, ATM, major credit cards. Open all year. 530-862-1297

Sorracco’s Saloon. Located at the historic Zerloff Hotel. Featuring a large selection of microbrews and fine wines. Open year round. 530-862-1130

Old Sierra City Hotel. 212 Main Street. Historic Hotel. 4 remodeled rooms w/full bathroms. Restaurant serving dinner and full bar. Enjoy home cooked meals in the "Gary Webster Memorial" dining room. Open year round. 530-862-1300

Sierra Country Store. Main Street. Full service deli with meat and produce departments.  Roasted Chicken, Ribs & Roasts, Pizza, soup, chili and double burgers.  Fishing supplies  530-862-1560

Herrington's Sierra Pines. Main Street. This restaurant and bar has a fantastic view of the Buttes. Gift shop features souvenirs, woodland puppets and snack bar. Trout pond. Open Apr.-Oct. 530-862-1151 or 800-682-9848 www.herringtonssierrapines.com

Big Springs Gardens. 3.5 miles east of Sierra City on Highway 49. 7 acre inner garden, including a one-acre trout pond enlivened with water iris, arrowhead and water lilies and arched bridge. Large meadow with wild flowers, azaleas, rhododendrons. 3 miles of pathways tour through 23 acres of wild gardens. Seasonal Sunday brunch. Facilities available. Commercial kitchen, BBQ, outdoor seating for 80. Weddings, retreats, banquets, garden tours, etc. Reservations required. Don Phillips, P.O. Box 192, Sierra City, 530-862-1333 or 530-862-1450.

Dining in the Lakes Basin

Bassett’s Cafe. Highway 49 and Gold Lake Road. Try the famous Bassett’s Burger at the cafe. Motel, mini-mart with fishing and outdoor supplies. Gas, local logo Ts and sweats, original landscapes by local artists. Copy, fax, ATM, major credit cards. Open all year. 530-862-1297

Packer Lake Lodge. Lakes Basin. Dining room and bar. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Catering to mountain appetites. The "Corner Store" carries beer, wine, fishing supplies, soft drinks, candy, and other simple needs. Reservations. Closed Tuesdays. May - October. 530-862-1221 or off season 415-921-5943

Sardine Lake Resort. Gold Lake Road, Lakes Basin. Fine dining in a beautiful lakeside setting. Reservations required. American cuisine featuring prime rib, steaks, chicken and seafood. Full bar and gazebo overlooking the lake. May - October. 530-862-1196

Gold Lake Lodge. Rustic mountain lodge with 9 cabins located in the heart of the Lakes Basin. Hearty meals included. Open mid June to mid September. $100 to $200 per night. 530-836-2350. http://www.goldlakelodge.com

Dining in the Valley

Rhonda's Lil Frosty. 319 Main St., Loyalton CA. (530) 993-1192. Pork tenderloin, cod baskets, burgers, milkshakes, soft serve ice cream. MTWFSat 11am - 7pm, Sun 12-7.

The Philosophy Café. 521 Campbell Hot Springs Rd., Sierraville, CA (530) 994-3773. Gourmet organic cuisine. Sierra Hot Springs. Dinner: F-Sun, 6:30 - 8pm. Breakfast: Sat-Sun, 8:30 - 10:30am. www.sierrahotsprings.com

Sierraville Service and Country Store. Highway 89. Groceries, liquor, ice, fishing and hunting licenses, tackle and bait, propane, gasoline, diesel. Animal farm and petting zoo. Open all year. 530-994-3387

Sid’s Place. Highway 89. Beer, wine, snacks. Open all year. 530-994-3339

Los Dos Hermanos. Highway 89, downtown Sierraville. Fine mexican dining. Beer and Cocktails. 530-994-1058

Round Up Cafe. 101 Main St., Sierraville, CA 530-994-3704. Down home food--hamburgers, biscuits and gravy, generous omles, etc. 7am - 2pm. Open 7 days.

Sierraville Superstop & Grocery. 630 S. Licoln Street in Loyalton. "The" gasoline, diesel, propane, grocery, fresh produce, liquor, beer & wine, pies, pizza, Lotto, Jelly Belly & more store. Open all year. 5:30am to 10:30pm. 530-994-3820.

Country Cookin' Restaurant. Main Street in Loyalton. Featuring the best omelets in the world! Breakfast and lunch. Open all year. 530-993-1162.

Leonard's Loyalton Market. Main Street. A full service grocery and deli. Camping supplies, drugs, sundries and film. Weekly ads and coupon books in the USA ad program. Open all year. 530-993-4397.

White's Sierra Station, Inc. 508 Main Street in Loyalton. Hours: Monday - Saturday 6:00am to 9:00pm. Sundays 7:00am to 8:00pm. Our fully stocked convenience store makes sub sandwiches and has a wonderful variety of hot foods on the food island. Parrot Ice and Pepsi Freeze. 530-993-1212.

Golden West Saloon. Main Street. Our menu is bigger and better than ever. Large portions and fair prices. Fine wines and favorite libations. We have everything from cheese sandwiches to prime rib. Banquet facilities. Open all year. 530-993-4467

Loyalburger. Take out burgers and other fast foods. Open all year, closed Tuesdays. Call for hours. 530-993-0206

Dining in Neighboring Nevada County

Afternoon Deli
101 W. McKnight Wy. Open Tues. - Sat.11AM. 530-273-6066. Specilaty Sandwiches, Soups & Salads, Gyros, Falafels.

Bill's Chuckwagon
The Ultimate in Catered BBQ. Tom Stanley 530-273-4519, Bill Schultz 530-274-1142

Carolines Coffee Roasters
800-600-6424
Carolines has been serving fresh roasted coffee to Western Nevada County for over 20 years. Family owned, we specialize in retail and wholesale coffee, all roasted daily in downtown Grass Valley. Visit all three stores!  Or, You can order Caroline's coffee online.

Cirino's at Main St. Café & Bar
Specializing In Fresh Seafood * Pasta *Steaks * Cocktails * Extensive Wine & Beer Selection
Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week. 477-6000

Citronee Bistro and Wine Bar
Offering World Class Cuisine, in an elegant yet casual atmosphere. Voted Best Restaurant in Nevada County. 320 Broad Street, Nevada City. 265-5697

Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar
at Hilltop Lodge, Truckee. Eclectic Menu, Outdoor Dining, Live Music. 587-5711

Flour Garden Bakery
Flour Garden Bakery creates handmade, fresh, wholesome, naturally-nutritious foods avoiding the use of preservatives, artificial flavorings hydrogenated oils & other additives so often found in prepared or "fast" foods. Locally owned & operated since 1981.

Kaido - Sushi
Kaido Sushi and Japanese Grill
207 W. Main St. Grass Valley, CA
(530) 274-0144 - call for reservations
Lunch: Wednesday - Friday, Noon - 2:00PM
Dinner: Tuesday - Friday, 5:30PM - 9:30PM
Saturday, 5:00PM - 9:30PM

Northern Sierra Wine Country
Over a dozen varietal wines produced by ten wineries. Maps & directions to wineries in Nevada County.

Swiss House Fine International Cuisine
Swiss German Cuisine; daily specials. Menu changes by the seasons. 535 Mill Street, Grass Valley: 273-8272

Tofanellis
Toffanelli's is a popular restaurant in the Grass Valley/Nevada City area featuring seasonal California Bistro style food. Open 7 Days A Week, Except Major Holidays
Lunch: Monday - Fridays 11:30 To 2:30
Saturday - Sunday 11:00 To 2:30
Dinner: Monday - Thursday 5:00 To 8:30
Friday, Saturday 5:00 To 9:00
Sunday 4:00 To 8:00
302 West Main Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945, (530) 272-1468

Trolley Junction Restaurant
265-5824

Afternoon Deli
Quality Meats & Cheeses, Vegan/Vegetarian Fare, Internationally Inspired Deli Selections, Natural and organic produce & products. 101 W. McKnight Way in the Kmart Plaza in Grass Valley. 530-273-6066

Arlenes Pantry & Tea Room
Full Line Bakery, Fine Candies, Pastries
17416 Penn Valley Dr
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-1993

Baskins-Robbins Ice Cream
Grass Valley: 274-3188; Auburn: 823-3353

Breakfast Club Café
Serving Breakfast and Lunch Daily. 477-5673

California Organics (Earth Song Market & Café)
Organic produce, bulk foods, patio dining. 265-8025

Carringtons Fine Wines
Nevada City. 265-0195

Charlie's Angel Café
All fresh homemade food. Breakfast served all day. Award winning biscuits and gravy. 274-1839

Cirino's at Main Street
Reservations Strongly Suggested. 265-2246

CousinJack Pasties
Traditional Cornish foods & British imports. Soups, Salads, Desserts. Nevada City: 265-4260; Grass Valley: 272-9230; Sparks, NV: 775-358-4621

Dorado Chocolates
Unique confections--two product lines to suit most everyone's tastes. 104 East Main Street, Grass Valley, CA. 272-6715

Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar
Enjoy the Flavor & Charm of Nevada City. 265-9093

Gary's Place
Where Good Friends Meet. 158 Mill Street. Grass Valley. Purveror of Fine Spirits. Historic Downtown Grass Valley. 530-272-5509

The Grapevine Bistro and Bakery
Your lunch Alternative. Come in and Taste the Difference. Breakfast All Day. 1041 Sutton Way, Grass Valley. 530-272-4470

Happy Apple Kitchen
Sandwiches, Burgers, Fries, Shakes, Homemade Pies. 273-2822

Ike's Quarter Café
401 Commercial St., Nevada City. 530-265-6138. Cajun. Organic, locally grown foods made from scratch that you can feel good about eating. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open 8am- 8pm. Wed - Mon.

Larry & Lena Pizza & Grill
Specializing in Parties & Business Meetings. Large Elegant Banquet Room, Patio Dining. 272-1095

Maria's Authentic Mexican Food
Traditional, authentic Mexican cooking. 274-2040

National Hotel
Established 1852. 265-4551

O.B.'s Pub & Restaurant
A Truckee landmark since 1970. 587-4164

Old Town Café
Serving Breakfast and Lunch. 273-4303

Pacific Crest
Wood Fired Pizza, Pasta, & Mediterranean bistro fare in a delicious atmosphere. Truckee. 587-2626

Paulette's Country Kitchen
A Family Restaurant, Serving Breakfast and Lunch. 273-4008

Pete's Pizza
210 Neal Street, Grass Valley,530-274-9600. Featuring stone-baked pizza. Great salads and lots of apetizers to choose from. Dine-in, Carryout, & Delivery. Open 7 days per week. 11am - 11pm.

Pianeta Cucina Italiana
Happy Hour Nightly 5-6:30pm. 10096 Donner Pass Rod. Downtown Truckee. For Reservations 530-587-4694

Pleasant Valley Grill
Serving Lunch and Dinner. Sandwiches, Burgers, Pot Pies, Steaks, Fish & Chips, Homemade Soups and Desserts. Located in Gateway Center, Penn Valley. 530- 432-9201. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Sierra Country Store
Groceries, Meats, Produce, Full Service Deli & Hamburgers, Frostie Cones & Shakes, Beer, Wine, Spirits, Lotto & Laundromat, Camping & Fishing Supplies. Main Street, Sierra City, CA 530-862-1560

Sierra Railroad Café
111 West Main Street, Grass Valley. "Come see our running train display!". Senior Discounts. 530-273-2867

Sierra Star Vineyard & Winery
Wine tasting. 477-8277

St. Charles Place
Saloon, Card Room, Pool Tables, Off Sale. 289-3237

Taco Bell Express
Penn Valley Shell. 432-9090

Treat Box Bakery
Truckee. Decorated Cakes For All Occasions, Delicious Doughnuts, Pies, Cakes & Pastry Specialities. 587-6554

Truckee Bagel
Bagels baked daily. Wireless internet Café. 582-1852

Wonderful III
Chinese Restaurant. Luncheon Special, Vegetarian Specialities. 477-8888

Wong's Garden
Deerfield Plaza, North Tahoe. 587-1831