Restaurants near Norden

“This is the absolute best combination of laid back atmosphere, great bar food, the right prices, and fast service. My wife and I have a place nearby and come here often for dinner, and sometimes for breakfast. We'll also grab a beer on the deck at the end of the ski day. It's one of the highlights of the whole Donner Pass area.”

“Best ice cream we've ever had!!!(and we've had A LOT!)”

“wonderful food and atmosphere. small town comfortable food. Definitely recommend. staff was amazing and polite.”

“Great spot for a casual beer just outside of town! Greg, the owner, did a great job of making this place feel like an extension of your own living room but with better beer! Fun place to get a group together and the live music is always enjoyable!”

“This is quite possibly the best sourdough I have ever had, (that isn't going to break the bank). The bagels are my favorite... but I also enjoy the English muffins too. It's always a perk/reassuring when you know how clean the kitchen is... Jordan, who knew you would be a professional at this. I 100% support this side hustle. I mean it's more of an addiction for you 😂🫶🏻 but I support it.”

“Best rib eye steak sandwich”

“Food and service is really great here. Highly recommend!!”

“I live your gluten free sandwiches!!”

“Epic place to check out !”

“There’s No Better place to eat Mexican here in Truckee with Great food, family atmosphere and excellent drinks. Can’t say enough about this place 👍👍”

“Amazing tea selection, loved all the teas I have tried here.
The carrot cake made for Easter was absolutely yumm. Owner and staff are super friendly. Highly recommended!”

“Greg is always super helpful and can order anything you need if not in stock”

“Fun place Good bar food Staff attentive”

“The pizza was way better than I expected, I'm a Philly girl so my expectations were low but they hit it out of the park on food.
The place was packed so the service was really slow. There was no one to buss tables and when asked there was some attitude. Tsk-tsk. Smile, even when it hurts!”

“El apple strudel es delicioso!!”

“The staff here goes above and beyond. Super friendly, fun and attentive. Our food hasn’t come yet but the drinks and atmosphere is fantastic!!”

“I was expecting standard Western fare for breakfast but they had dumplings and a congee station! Lots of food options and the bagel fixings were nothing to scoff at! Impressed at the presentation, options, and quality! This would be a great buffet even if it wasn’t at a remote resort.”

“Yummy!! Love this place! Delicious Carmel oat white chicol bars!”

“Great environment with wonderful vibes of hot buttered rum and snowy nights with a cozy feel.”

“I started eating before I took a picture. I’m sorry. Phone doesn’t eat first. This place was really yum I got the smashburger and it was so great. And the fries were top tier. Pretty space as well, I got to people watch out the window. Service was slightly slow but who cares it’s a sit-down restaurant. Would recommend”

“Hints of tobacco , vanilla”

“Great place but really annoying they don't take cash. Every time I see their obnoxious signs, I consider ripping the signs down in protest. Every credit card transaction costs a % of revenue as I'm sure you well know. You could encourage cash and save a lot of money.”

“After a bite at the Cafe, great food & staff, we hiked to the Aspen Grove. The colors have just changed and it was glorious. Short hike into the woods with all of Mother Nature’s fall palette in full view. By the time you read this the leaves will have fallen, but you should still go by Alder Creek Adventure Center ASAP!”

“Beautiful views and great coffee!”

“I don't normally write reviews, but I had to this time. The Truckee food scene is modest at best. Most restaurants range from bad to mediocre, with a few notable exceptions, such as The Drunken Monkey and Moody's. Last year I would have included the Dining Room at Village Lodge in the "perfectly fine" category.But my wife and I went to dinner there last night (Jan 2024), and it was immediately clear that something had changed. The service was attentive and the menu was inspired. Andrew did a great job as our waiter. Before even ordering, I said to my wife that they must have a new chef, and indeed they do! It's made all the difference.I ordered the duck, my wife had the halibut, and we shared the steak tartare. It was all delicious. We paired it with a French Sancerre for an impeccable meal. Truly fine dining at a reasonable (by Tahoe standards) price.I should note that we were skiing earlier that day, and prior to dinner had a wonderful time getting to know some of the staff at the bar. We spent the night upstairs at the lodge (cute room), and the next morning had an equally good breakfast and equally good service from Bella. Also, they've put in a coffee bar right by the fireplace between the bar and the dining area. It's a nice place to warm up after a few runs.Highly recommended and worth the short drive up from Truckee.”

“Quick, friendly service! The chili hit the spot.”

“I had the Cobb salad with chicken and it was really nice and fresh! Took it to go and asked for extra lettuce and the ingredients separated out so I could build it myself, and I essentially got 2 salads worth!”

“Fresh Tex- Mex. Chips salsa a guacamole a must!”

“Update April 2026: we have this restaurant a shot again last night. The food was much improved and back to its normal baseline. Thanks for listening! Rating changed!

We are local and eat here all of the time— 1-2 times per month over a number of years. Something has happened in the last 4-6 weeks with this place. This is the second time lately we’ve ordered the chicken tikki masala and the paneer tikki masala and the sauce was weird and gross. Super sweet like a sweet tomato soup. The Dal Mahikini tasted like chili. We ordered it medium and there was no spice to it at all. The naan was stale. We ordered samosas and they literally just threw them into the loose to go bag. They have definitely had problems with consistency in the recipes over the years but this has been the worst. We are totally bummed because this restaurant used to be our go-to when we didn’t feel like cooking.”

“Great service! We were able to sit in the dining room near the fireplace. My favorite ! It set the stage for a night of lovely ambiance and great food! We had lovely Cocktails served promptly. We omitted appetizers. Hubby had the steak and frites and a salad. All was excellent . I started with a cup of the Greek Lemon soup. Delicious! This was followed by the Thai Shrimp. Sooooo yummy! Spicy and so full of flavor! I had to share with Hubby and he loved it too. It was a very generous portion. We shared the sorbet selection which was a refreshing end to a lovely date night at the Lodge! Thanks to all our servers and staff. Our compliments to the Chef and his crew!”