The Pub at Donner Lake

15963 S Shore Dr, Truckee
(530) 448-8550

Recent Reviews

william branter

Good food and beerWell worth the money and

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Valerie Harkin

Excellent food, with great service and cozy atmosphere. Just a class act all around from the quality of the napkins, bottle of water at your table, and the quality of the food. I highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Artichoke Dip, Fries

Gabriella Rivera

The atmosphere was great, the service was very good, I ordered the pub tacos, they were delicious but I also ordered a pozole, it was cold and I honestly didn't like it at all.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

DEREK Schaffer

Great place to grab a drink and food after a day on the

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pub Fries, Donner Dip, Pub Club Sandwich, Fish & Chips, Lug Nuts

Thomas Goeson

This place was a real treat. It is a popular spot amongst the locals, so it can get a little busy and a little loud but that is the worst thing I can say about this place. The servers were friendly and attentive. The prices were reasonable, especially considering the HUGE portion sizes. My partner and I each got a sandwich from the menu and decided against getting any appetizers, which thank goodness we did! Those two sandwiches could have fed 3 or 4 people! I got the steak dip which was umami heaven and my partner got the pomegranate chicken sandwich which was flavorful, juicy, and a little bit different (in the best possible way).We ended up coming back the next day and getting just a couple appetizers for lunch. These were also huge and delicious. The pretzel bites were piping hot, soft and pillowy things of beauty, especially dipped in the beer cheese sauce. And the prawns were massive, perfectly cooked and crunchy.Their beer and cocktail selection won't blow your mind, but they got a bit of everything and you are sure to find s

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Timothy Drake

Great food!! Very quaint place chill.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

E. Corona

Great atmosphere, new owner is attentive. Must check out!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

박민구

They have the most tastiest claim showder soup ever. Better then S.F pier 39. EVERY ONE SHOULD TRY THEIR CLAIM SHOWDER SOUP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jean S.

Fun place to enjoy good food and creative drinks! The appetizers are delicious! Great customer service and friendly staff.

Tucker N.

Best food, better service. Thais is a place I feel at home and always welcome. Honestly some of the best cocktails in all of Truckee and they have a generator for the cold days when the power goes out!

Naomi R.

Came here for dinner New Year's Eve, a cute little pub next to Donner Lake. Great ambiance, servers were nice, and food was amazing. Food came out quickly too. Highly recommend the fried shrimp! Not over breaded like most places. Enjoyed the Caesar salad, artichoke dip, Wagyu burger, and Mac and cheese as well. Will definitely be coming back!

Pam N.

Stopped by Donner Lake pub around Xmas time. It was an off day so we had the place to ourselves. Cannot rave enough about this place. My daughter had fish and chips, me the clam chowder. It was full of clams in shell and very delicious. The fish was perfect and fries a super fun cut, very crispy. Our drinks were also wonderful. Do yourself a favor and stop by this secret gem. I'm sure its crazy in the summer but perfect a winter lunch also .

Javier Luna hernandez

Will they employ afternoon workers?

Graeme Ware

Tried it twice recently. Mediocre, over-priced food and beer. Burger was greasy and caused me stomach issues. Unless you are 'known,' you'll wait to be served, and then it seems reluctantly. The regular young crowd seems to be happy enough, but probably because there is no competition nearly.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

Titus Matthews

Not only did The Pub at Donner Lake excel in service and atmosphere, but their culinary delights were also a highlight!Their ability to seat our party of 20 and manage everything was amazing!The clam chowder was exceptional, a creamy and flavorful masterpiece that left our taste buds wanting more.The artichoke spread was another star on the menu, a delightful blend of flavors that pleased the entire party.Brian and the chef truly impressed us with their attention to detail, turning our dining experience into a culinary journey.A definite must-visit for anyone craving superb food and outstanding service!Kid-friendliness: We had a party with 8 kids under 15 and they were amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Artichoke Dip, Donner Dip, French Dip

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