Truckee, CA
Truckee sits forty minutes west on I-80, technically California, spiritually a Reno suburb with better snow and worse traffic. Historic downtown does the gold-rush-meets-Patagonia thing: brick facades, nineteen-dollar burgers, a railroad museum nobody under forty visits. Tahoe is twenty minutes south, which is the whole pitch. Tradeoffs: chains in winter, tourists year-round, and the dating pool skews married-with-Subaru. Singles trend outdoorsy, professional, allergic to staying in. If your idea of a second date involves a chairlift or a trailhead, Truckee delivers. If it involves parking, less so.
Truckee, CA by the numbers
Median individual income in Truckee, CA is about $69.5k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023The median renter in Truckee, CA pays about $1,990 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Local date spots
20 spots across Truckee, CA
- Truckee, CADining
Gar Woods Grill & Pier
Californian restaurant★ 4.4 · 3,145Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 5000 N Lake Blvd, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 3,145 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon10:30 AM to 10 PM
- Tue10:30 AM to 10 PM
- Wed10:30 AM to 10 PM
- Thu10:30 AM to 10 PM
- Fri10:30 AM to 10:30 PM
- Sat10:30 AM to 10:30 PM
- Sun10:30 AM to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Contact
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- Truckee, CADrinks
Bar of America
Bar★ 4.3 · 1,355Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 10040 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 1,355 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 11:30 PM
- Tue11 AM to 11:30 PM
- Wed11 AM to 11:30 PM
- Thu11 AM to 11:30 PM
- Fri11 AM to 12:30 AM
- Sat10 AM to 12:30 AM
- Sun10 AM to 11:30 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
- Contact
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- Truckee, CADining
Old Town Tap
New American restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 953Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 10164 Donner Pass Rd #1, Truckee, CA 96161
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 953 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon12 to 9 PM
- Tue12 to 9 PM
- Wed12 to 9 PM
- Thu12 to 9 PM
- Fri12 to 10 PM
- Sat12 to 10 PM
- Sun12 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- College students · Family-friendly · Groups
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
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- Truckee, CADining
Moody's Bistro Bar & Beats
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 860Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 10007 Bridge St, Truckee, CA 96161
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 860 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
- Tue11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
- Wed11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
- Thu11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
- Fri11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
- Sat11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
- Sun11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
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- Truckee, CADrinks
Truckee Tavern & Grill
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 698Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 10118 Donner Pass Rd Fl 2, Truckee, CA 96161
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 698 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon4 to 9 PM
- Tue4 to 9 PM
- Wed4 to 9 PM
- Thu4 to 9 PM
- Fri4 to 9 PM
- Sat4 to 9 PM
- Sun4 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Contact
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- Truckee, CADrinks
Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.2 · 644Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 10142 Rue Hilltop, Truckee, CA 96161
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.2★ from 644 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar.
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- Hours
- Mon4 to 9 PM
- Tue4 to 9 PM
- Wed4 to 9 PM
- Thu4 to 9 PM
- Fri4 to 9 PM
- Sat11 AM to 9 PM
- Sun11 AM to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
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- Truckee, CAActivity
High Altitude Fitness Truckee
Rock climbing gym★ 4.5 · 522Wheelchair access- Find it
- 11798 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 522 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon6 AM to 9 PM
- Tue6 AM to 9 PM
- Wed6 AM to 9 PM
- Thu6 AM to 9 PM
- Fri6 AM to 9 PM
- Sat7 AM to 7 PM
- Sun7 AM to 7 PM
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Truckee, CADrinks
1882 Bar & Grill
Bar & grill★ 4.3 · 509Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 10009 E River St, Truckee, CA 96161
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 509 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at 1882 Bar & Grill.
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- Hours
- Mon11:30 AM to 9 PM
- Tue11:30 AM to 9 PM
- Wed11:30 AM to 9 PM
- Thu11:30 AM to 9 PM
- Fri11:30 AM to 9 PM
- Sat11:30 AM to 9 PM
- Sun11:30 AM to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Truckee, CADrinks
Pianeta
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 471Outdoor seatingWheelchair access- Find it
- 10098 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 471 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Pianeta.
Your share$80Their share$80Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 to 9 PM
- Tue5 to 9 PM
- Wed5 to 9 PM
- Thu5 to 9 PM
- Fri5 to 9 PM
- Sat5 to 9 PM
- Sun5 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Tourists
- Contact
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- Truckee, CADining
Great Gold | Italian
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 373Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 11025 Pioneer Trail, Truckee, CA 96161
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 373 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Great Gold | Italian.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 to 9 PM
- Tue5 to 9 PM
- Wed5 to 9 PM
- Thu5 to 9 PM
- Fri5 to 9 PM
- Sat5 to 9 PM
- Sun5 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
- Contact
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- Truckee, CADining
Wolfdale's Cuisine Unique
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 312Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 640 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 312 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Wolfdale's Cuisine Unique.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- Wed5 to 9 PM
- Thu5 to 9 PM
- Fri5 to 9 PM
- Sat5 to 9 PM
- Sun5 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Truckee, CADining
The Lodge Restaurant & Pub
Bistro$$$$★ 4.3 · 288Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 12850 Northwoods Blvd, Truckee, CA 96161
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 288 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub.
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- Hours
- Mon10 AM to 9 PM
- Tue10 AM to 9 PM
- Wed10 AM to 9 PM
- Thu10 AM to 9 PM
- Fri10 AM to 9 PM
- Sat10 AM to 5 PM
- Sun10 AM to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Truckee, CAActivity
KidZone Museum
Children's museum★ 4.7 · 202Wheelchair access- Find it
- 11711 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 202 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at KidZone Museum.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue10:30 AM to 3 PM
- Wed10:30 AM to 3 PM
- Thu10:30 AM to 3 PM
- Fri10:30 AM to 3 PM
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Truckee, CADrinks
The Tourist Club (T-Club)
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 201Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 10110 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 201 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Tourist Club (T-Club).
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon12 PM to 2 AM
- Tue12 PM to 2 AM
- Wed12 PM to 2 AM
- Thu12 PM to 2 AM
- Fri12 PM to 2 AM
- Sat12 PM to 2 AM
- Sun12 PM to 2 AM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Truckee, CADining
Manzanita
Californian restaurant★ 4 · 173Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, 13031 Ritz Carlton Highlands Ct, Truckee, CA 96161
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4★ from 173 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Manzanita.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon7 to 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9 PM
- Tue7 to 10:30 AM, 5 to 9 PM
- Wed7 to 10:30 AM, 5 to 9 PM
- Thu7 to 10:30 AM, 5 to 9 PM
- Fri7 to 10:30 AM, 5 to 9 PM
- Sat7 to 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9 PM
- Sun7 to 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Truckee, CADining
Trokay
Fine dining restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 135Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 10046 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 135 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Trokay.
Your share$80Their share$80Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5:30 to 8 PM
- TueClosed
- WedClosed
- ThuClosed
- Fri5:30 to 8 PM
- Sat5:30 to 8 PM
- Sun5:30 to 8 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Truckee, CADining
Tangerine | French Bistro
French restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 134Wheelchair access- Find it
- 10412 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 134 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Tangerine | French Bistro.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 to 9 PM
- Tue5 to 9 PM
- Wed5 to 9 PM
- Thu11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
- Fri11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
- Sat11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
- Sun11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Truckee, CADrinks
Petra Restaurant & Wine Bar
Wine bar$$$$★ 3.9 · 80Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 3001 N Village Dr Ste 3112, Truckee, CA 96161
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 3.9★ from 80 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Petra Restaurant & Wine Bar.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- WedClosed
- Thu5 to 9 PM
- Fri4 to 9 PM
- Sat5 to 9 PM
- Sun5 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Truckee, CAActivity
Old Truckee Jail Museum
Museum★ 4.6 · 20 - Truckee, CAActivity
Piper J Gallery
Art gallery★ 5 · 17LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 10250 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 5★ from 17 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Piper J Gallery.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 6 PM
- Tue11 AM to 6 PM
- Wed11 AM to 6 PM
- Thu11 AM to 6 PM
- Fri11 AM to 8 PM
- Sat11 AM to 8 PM
- Sun11 AM to 6 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps