Taste of Truckee
A Month Long Celebration of Truckee's Greatest Flavors
October Tastes Better in Truckee
This October, eat your way through Truckee with special menus, signature bites and perfectly paired pours from restaurants around town. Whether you’re settling in for three courses, grabbing a casual bite or trying a dish and drink pairing, Taste of Truckee makes it easy to discover new favorites and revisit the places you already love.
Truckee’s dining scene has really come into its own. There’s incredible talent here, a commitment to quality ingredients, and a community that genuinely supports the people and places behind every meal.
Big Flavor. Small-Town Soul.
Truckee’s dining scene is as memorable as the place itself. Creative, welcoming and rooted in a community that cares about quality. From chef-driven menus and locally inspired dishes to laid-back favorites worth coming back for, there’s a lot to discover around the table this October.
Three ways to Taste Truckee this October
From quick bites to three-course experiences, choose your own way to dig in this month.
The Experience Menu
A three-course prix fixe experience showcasing the best of the menu at $35, $55 or $75.
The Pour & Taste
One standout dish, one perfectly paired drink. A little taste without the full three-course commitment starting from $15.
The Truckee Bite
A signature bite at a can’t miss price. Perfect for a quick, casual taste of Truckee with options from $5.
Buoy & Trap
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Taste of Truckee | $15
Enjoy half dozen of fresh oysters for just $15 -
Pour & Bite | $24
A glass of house wine paired with a half dozen oysters. -
The Experience Menu | $55
Maine Lobster Roll, Chowder & Half-dozen Oysters
Mehfil Indian Bistro - Truckee
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The Truckee Bite | $12
Two samosas or vegetable pakora + choice of beer, wine or mango lassi -
Pour & Taste | $28
Samosa or vegetable pakora + chicken tikka masala or saag paneer + choice of beer, wine or mango lassi -
The Experience Menu | $36
Samosa or vegetable pakora + chicken tikka masala or saag paneer + naan + gulab jamun or kheer + choice of beer, wine or mango lassi
The Pour House
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The Pour House Signature Pour
Each week during Restaurant Month, The Pour House will feature a different signature glass, giving passport holders something new to discover throughout the month.
Drunken Monkey
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The Experience Menu | $55
First Course: Pork Gyoza or Agedashi Tofu
Sushi Roll: High Monkey or Sierra Sunset
Entrée: Grilled Teriyaki Beef or Grilled Salmon Teriyaki, served with mixed greens and miso dressing
Beverage: Sapporo Draft or House Wine
FiftyFifty Brewing Co.
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Brat & Oktoberfest Pairing | $20
Smoked Emmental-stuffed bratwurst with caramelized onions, pickled peppers and tarragon mustard on a toasted pretzel bun, paired with FiftyFifty Oktoberfest Vienna Lager.
Matices & The Social
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Pour & Taste $26
Smoked pork belly skewers, aji panca glaze, sweet potato puree, aji pollero, aji amarillo, crispy potato, smoked salt. Paired with a glass of our Malbec or Torrontés wine.
Great Gold
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The Experience Menu | $35
Sunflower Caesar Salad
Mushroom Lasagna
Cannoli
Bar of America
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The Experience Menu | $69
First Course: House Salad or Sierra Caesar
Entrée: Prime Rib with fingerling potatoes & asparagus; BBQ Chicken with seasonal vegetables; or Pistachio-Crusted Chilean Sea Bass with pesto risotto
Dessert: Hot Fudge or Caramel Sundae or Meyer Lemon Tart Brûlée
Tangerine
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The Experience Menu | $85
Sit back and let Tangerine do the curating with a four-course tasting menu featuring restaurant favorites alongside special off-menu dishes. Optional wine pairing available.
Bonus: Happy Hour daily from 5–6 PM at the bar.
Stella
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The Truckee Bite | $10
Haus-Made Focaccia with balsamic & olive oil -
The Experience Menu | $75
Farmers Market Peaches • Haus-Made Focaccia • Fennel Salad • Hearth-Roasted Duck Breast • Dessert
Entrée Substitutions: Steak Frites, Chicken Risotto, or Yakisoba Noodles with Chicken or Tofu
Moody's Bistro Bar & Beats
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The Experience Menu | $55
Appetizer + Salad + Entrée
Selections will change throughout Restaurant Month based on what’s in season.
Craft + Logic
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Flight & Bites | $25
Three 5 oz. pours served as a tasting flight, paired with three bites from the Craft & Logic menu.
Alibi Ale Works
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The Pour & Taste | $15
One pork belly bao and one eggplant bao, paired with your choice of a pint of beer or Hoppy Hour.
Rubicon Pizza
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The Experience Menu | $55 — Serves Four
One Large Salad • One Large Pizza • Choice of Dessert or Pitcher of Soda
Note: Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
The Lodge Restaurant & Pub
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The Experience Menu | $55
A special three-course meal featuring a menu that will change weekly throughout Restaurant Month.
Alder Creek Cafe
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The Truckee Bite | $15
Two tacos + a canned beer
Choose: Carne Asada • Grilled Fish • Thai Peanut Tempeh (Vegan)
Truckee River Winery
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Tapa & Tasting | $35
An individual tapa featuring cheese and meat, paired with a three-brand wine flight.
Coffeebar
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The Pour & Taste | $18
Choice of our house red or white wine paired with housemade hummus and foccacia.
Truckee Cookies
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The Truckee Taster Box | $10
A special four-cookie sampler featuring the new seasonal London Fog Latte Cookie, made with organic Earl Grey tea and creamy white chocolate, alongside three signature fan favorites.
Available to order at TruckeeCookies.com October 9–31.
Pianeta Ristorante
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The Experience Menu $49
House Red or White Wine
Daily Soup or Florentine Salad
Pasta Bolognese, Pasta di Olio, or Weekly Pasta Special
Bittersweet Chocolate Pavé
HeyChef!
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Special Taste of Truckee Experience | Free*
Monday, October 19 | 5:45–8 PM
Limited to six guests. Advance request required. Chef, menu and private Truckee location are a surprise.
*Guests are asked to bring a beverage to share and cash tip for the chef.
Uncorked Truckee
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Truckee Bite | $15
Ciabatta Gruyere grilled cheese. -
Pour & Bite | $25
A select glass of red or white wine paired with a ciabatta Gruyere grilled cheese.
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Experience Menu | $38
Enjoy a pre-selected wine flight paired with a cheese and charcuterie platter.
Cottonwood Restaurant
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Experience Menu - $35
Starter: Choice of soup or salad
Entrée: Choice of
Cider-braised pork shoulder with polenta, baby carrots, slow-poached baby Fuji apples and cider jus
Farro-stuffed delicata squash with maple gastrique (vegan)
Dessert: Choice of house dessert
Mountain Brew
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The Truckee Bite | $6
A medium coffee (house or mountain blend) and pastry -
The Pour & Taste | $17
Mountain Brew Signature Hot Sandwich with a glass of beer/wine on tap
Cloud Sushi
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Pour & Bite | $18
3-piece omakase-style Chef’s Choice Nigiri + choice of 12 oz. Orion beer or small hot sake.
Smokey’s Kitchen
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The Truckee Bite | $15
6 smoked wings, any style -
The Pour & Taste | $40
Bacon Bloody Mary + Huevos Rancheros or a similar-value entrée -
The Taste Menu | $35
Beer + cup of soup or side salad + choice of Wagyu Burger, Chicken Breast or BBQ Sandwich -
Dinner for Two | $75
2 beers + soup or side salad + full rack of ribs BBQ plate with 2 sides and cornbread or biscuit
How it Works
Sign Up
Join the Truckee Restaurant Month Pass on your phone—it’s quick, easy and there’s no app to download.
Find Your Next Bite
Browse participating restaurants, explore their Restaurant Month offers and choose where to eat.
Dine & check in
Enjoy your Taste of Truckee offer, then snap a photo and upload it through the pass to check in.
Earn Rewards
Each check-in gives you a chance to win one of four $100 Sustainable Truckee Gift Cards.
Keep Tasting
The more participating restaurants you visit and check in at, the more chances you have to win!
Kick Off Taste of Truckee at Wine, Walk & Shop
Start the month with a Truckee favorite. The 23rd Annual Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop returns October 3 with wine tastings from 30+ wineries, live music, local shopping and food throughout historic downtown.
Make a day of it, then keep tasting your way through Truckee all month long with Taste of Truckee.
Stay Two Nights. We'll Pick up $100 of your Dinner Tab
Truckee offers the perfect stay. From welcoming lodges to mountain homes and family-friendly rentals — all minutes from trails, lakes, and downtown charm.
Book two nights in Truckee this October and we’ll treat you to a $100 gift card to enjoy during Taste of Truckee month.
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Mountain Homes
Professionally managed mountain homes offer space, comfort, and luxury with the highest standards. Find your perfect vacation home and explore Truckee-Tahoe’s 18 property management companies.
Lodging Deals
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