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Bofa - Bar of America, Truckee, CA

Bar of America

4.4
4.4
894 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 55 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Great for outdoor dining
This comfortable Bar and Restaurant in Historic Downtown Truckee welcomes diners with its warm interior and friendly efficient service. The All American menu has a wide range of classic and modern favorites, from sandwiches to steaks and seafood all distinctively paired with an award winning wine list satisfying a broad taste palate at reasonable prices.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:30 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:30 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (530) 587-2626
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Duin
  • Private party facilities
    The dining room can host parties up to 40 guests. From a paired down selection off our regular menu to a custom made menu for your party with wine pairings, the opportunities are endless. Minimums do apply to reserve the room. Call for a packet and pricing.
  • Neighborhood
    Truckee
  • Cross street
    Bridge St.
  • Parking details
    Downtown offers ample metered parking during the day and after 6:00pm all parking is complimentary.
  • Public transit
    All public transit for the area stops right across the street from the restaurant, including greyhound and Amtrak.
  • Entertainment
    Known for supporting the areas best local talent, the bar hosts small intimate tunes to all out ragers with dancing til the early hours. Almost nightly you can find something happening inside the historic building.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 894 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Great for brunch

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Kid-friendly

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Good for groups

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Healthy

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Great for fine wines

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Lively

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Contemporary American

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Kid-friendly

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Good for groups

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Healthy

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Great for fine wines

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Great for outdoor dining

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Great for scenic views

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Lively

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar of America in Truckee is a local favorite known for its "excellent service" and "outstanding food." Patrons rave about the "friendly and attentive" staff and the inviting atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for both locals and visitors. The Ahi Nachos and Fish & Chips are particularly noteworthy.

894 Reviews
  1. Karen

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite places in Truckee. Go there often and the food never disappoints

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  2. Michael

    VIP

    San Francisco

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had rib eye steaks with whiskey peppercorn sauce. They were delicious and cooked beautifully! Matt was on top of the service and kept our wine glasses full. It was a good dinner and experience for a mid-week dinner.

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  3. Laurie

    San Francisco

    31 reviews

    2.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We ordered the BBQ chicken and it was the tiniest serving of chicken I had ever seen. I think there were 6 bits, and it was $45! It didn't taste like BBQ and was not very tender. On the menu many vegetable were listed as accompaniments for the chicken. We were picturing something large. There were just a couple of each item mentioned. We saw plates coming out of the kitchen, a salad in particular, that was huge. This made us think our dinner would be a good size. Not the case. We started by sharing the Caesar salad, which was excellent. We had chicken adde to it. I think it's fair to say that the chicken on the salad was a bigger portion than the chicken dinner we ordered to share. We told the server that we thought the chicken was very small. She told us that organic chickens run small. Our friends who joined us for dinner ordered two pizzas. They took a long time to come to the table, along with our chicken. Both pizzas were not hot and had obviously been sitting under a warmer for a while. Our chicken was not terribly warm either. Our friend complained about his pizza and the server took it off the bill. My husband was still hungry when we left the restaurant so we had to stop and get him a burger on the way home. This was an expensive dinner, which wouldn't have been a huge deal if we were pleased with the food, but we were definitely not.

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  4. Shari

    Hawaii

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great lunch! Food was fantastic and our waitress was so nice!! Definitely will go back.

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  5. JoAnne

    VIP

    Tahoe

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Jordan, was especially wonderful, and the food, as always was excellent. That’s why we keep coming back!

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  6. Lia

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was nice to see the renovations but the best upgrade since our last visit was hiring Martine, an amazing server! I dare say probably one of the best in Truckee — anywhere. We will definitely be back and hopefully be seated in his section!

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  7. Paul

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a super courteous server today. Food is good value, ambience was great - busy winter weekend in ski season.

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  8. Bert

    Tahoe

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service from Brittany. We love going to Bar of America!

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  9. Lorna

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nick our waiter was wonderful! The music could have been slightly less loud but otherwise all was great. Great salad and service My favorite restaurant in truckee

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  10. Don and Mary

    Tahoe

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food as always. The Ahi Nacho’s are the best we’ve ever had anyplace. Amy is the best and makes our lunch fun as well as good.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Bar of America offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (530) 587-2626.

Bar of America is rated 4.4 stars by 894 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 55 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bar of America

10040 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA 96161

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bridge St.
  • Neighborhood
    Truckee
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:30 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:30 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Downtown offers ample metered parking during the day and after 6:00pm all parking is complimentary.
  • Public transit
    All public transit for the area stops right across the street from the restaurant, including greyhound and Amtrak.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Duin
  • Entertainment
    Known for supporting the areas best local talent, the bar hosts small intimate tunes to all out ragers with dancing til the early hours. Almost nightly you can find something happening inside the historic building.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (530) 587-2626
  • Private party facilities
    The dining room can host parties up to 40 guests. From a paired down selection off our regular menu to a custom made menu for your party with wine pairings, the opportunities are endless. Minimums do apply to reserve the room. Call for a packet and pricing.
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