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Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar

4.4
4.4
671 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Friar Tuck’s on the corner of Pine & Commercial Street in Nevada City’s Historic District has been a festive dining and lounge experience since 1973. Friar Tuck’s features a warm, unique atmosphere with friendly staff, an extensive steak, seafood and fondue menu, award winning wine list, classic cocktails and live music 7 nights a week Friar Tuck’s was created in the winter of 1973. It is one of the first wine bars in Northern California and is honored to have received the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine for the past 15 years running. Live music, seven nights a week is also a huge part of Friar Tuck’s. Friar Tuck’s is proud to be one of the oldest privately and family owned restaurants in California and now the Paige Family have become the new Proprietors to preserve this landmark tradition in the heart of Nevada City. Please come and create your own personal experience as many of our 40 plus year customers have done.
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Additional information

  • Location
    111 N Pine Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
  • Phone number
    (530) 265-9093
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Fondue
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public lot Available on Commercial Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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Experiences

  • WhistlePig Whiskey Dinner

    $130.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 12, 2025 only
    5:00 PM
    An Intimate Evening March 12th with WhistlePig Straight Rye Whiskey Featuring Special Guest Joe Price Join us for an exclusive private dinner on March 12th, 2025, featuring WhistlePig Straight Rye Whiskey, hosted by whiskey expert Joe Price. With over 15 years in the industry, Joe is a founding member of The Craft Collection, Luxury Spirits Portfolio. His deep knowledge of distillation, vineyard and orchard management, and supplier relations makes him the perfect guide for an evening of expertly crafted whiskey and engaging conversation. The night begins with a cocktail hour at 5 PM, followed by a multi-course dinner at 6 PM, curated by Chef David LaFayette to complement each pour. Seats are limited—reserve yours now!
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Offers

  • Monday - Wednesday Enjoy 20% Off Drinks

    Feb 11, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025
    Mon - Wed - 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Need a midweek pick-me-up? 🍸 Come to Friar Tuck’s and enjoy 20% off all drinks Monday through Wednesday! From handcrafted cocktails to your favorite local brews, we’ve got something to sip and savor. 🥂 Why wait for the weekend? Treat yourself to a little happiness today!

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What 671 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
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

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Review summary

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Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar offers a warm atmosphere with live music and attentive service. Guests enjoy its diverse menu, with standout dishes like fondue and prime rib. Reviews praise the "fantastic staff" and "delicious food," making it a preferred spot for celebrations and date nights. However, recent menu changes have disappointed some long-time patrons.

671 Reviews

  1. Jim

    Tahoe11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an excellent restaurant. It was an outstanding dining experience. The food was spectacular, and the service was superb. Owner, Ken, is always there to greet and welcome you. You cannot go wrong here. Also experience Ethan who is always there to make sure it is an extraordinary experience.

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  2. Jim

    Tahoe11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great place for a meal. The food is excellent, and the menu is very appealing. You really cannot go wrong here. This is always a great meal.

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  3. Kevin

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friar Tuck's is a wonderful local restaurant for us, and the first place we think of when we want to go out for an occasion. They decor is varied enough that it feels like there are separate "areas" within the restaurant, and the bar conveniently does not intrude in any way. They've had live music each time we've been there, and the food is always delicious. You won't go hungry!

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  4. Justin VIP

    Sacramento6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    They were really busy but ran out of standard menu items way too soon. No filets, no potatoes mashed which came with almost every dish. I think the chef or manager wasn’t prepared properly.

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  5. Samuel

    Tahoe7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, but individual tables were uncomfortably close together, waitstaff were almost running into each other.

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  6. Debra

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food was excellent as well as the service.

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  7. David

    Hawaii1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We made a reservation for Tuesday, February 4th for my wife's birthday. All seemed ok and normal until we arrived. Upon arrival, we were told that the restaurant was closed, as it had been the previous night. We could settle to eat a very limited menu in the bar, if we decided that is what we wanted to choose from. I realize that the restaurant industry is still reeling from the challenges brought about by Covid, but there is no excuse for accepting reservations for a day that operations were suspended.

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  8. Donna

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a Saturday reservation at 7:00 for a party of 6 , all hoping to have filet mignon as an entree . We were told they only had one left? Early in the evening sad way to start also told they were out of ranch dressing and chocolate cake? Added a 20% tip to our bill for a “large party” which I didn’t think was deserved. I would have given 12-15%? Food was tasty but not exceptional. Don’t think I would go back . Our bill was $575.

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  9. Phillip

    St. Louis5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent and food was very well prepared. Good value for the excellent quality of the meals. Well worth a return visit.

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  10. Gary

    Central Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was exceptional, including the house-made mushroom ravioli’s and prime rib. Service was great, as always.

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FAQs

Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (530) 265-9093.

Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 671 OpenTable diners.

Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar

111 N Pine Street, Nevada City, CA 95959

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (530) 265-9093
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Fondue
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public lot Available on Commercial Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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