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The Sawyer at Schaffer's Mill Club, Truckee, CA

The Sawyer at Schaffer's Mill Club

4.5
4.5
706 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Located in the heart of the Pinyon Pine-Juniper woodland area of the Sierra Nevada’s, elevated at 5,817 feet in the town of Truckee, resides The Sawyer at Schaffer’s Mill. With food true to the land and served by real Truckee people, The Sawyer is the perfect name for the final, most awaited addition to Schaffer’s Mill

The Sawyer is centered around an amazing indoor and outdoor bar with views of Lookout Mountain and the golf course. The restaurant features a locally crafted all-day menu with selections of shareable, freshly-prepared salads, generous sandwiches, and delicious entrees.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri–Sun 2:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri–Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Bar Wed–Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (530) 214-7385
  • Website
    https://www.schaffersmill.com/dining/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    9055 Heartwood Dr, Truckee, CA 96161
  • Neighborhood
    Truckee
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

Menu

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What 706 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    American

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Food

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Ambiance

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Value

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Good for groups

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Neighborhood gem

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Great for scenic views

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Sawyer at Schaffer's Mill Club offers a delightful dining experience with "consistently the best quality food" and a "beautiful setting" adjacent to the golf course. While some diners noted slower service during busy times, the staff is often praised as "friendly and engaging." The butter cake dessert is a standout, with many claiming it's "the best dessert I've ever had." With its appealing atmosphere and scenic views, The Sawyer remains a favorite for both locals and visitors.

706 Reviews

  1. Lauren

    Tahoe

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was an okay dining experience last night. We typically love our evenings at the sawyer, but our server last night was a little spacey and honestly non-attentive… we are not used to experiencing this at the Sawyer.

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  2. Patrick

    Tahoe

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent steak tip special and Pinot Noir wine “Ammunition”

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  3. Sue

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good. Our party of 7 enjoyed their meals. The special fish entrees were delicious. Don't be in a hurry because it took a while to receive our entrees.

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  4. Ray

    Tahoe

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal (again). Good menu selection. Highly recommend

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  5. Jenna

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cora was perfectly attentive. I especially value when servers don’t just bust in while we are talking but also walk by and can tune into what we need, when we need it. Teresa the bartender was engaging, offered a creative twist on our beverage we didn’t end up preferring, and she handled it perfectly. The food was exceptional. Love the new menu. The food was not only DELICIOUS, it was also presented beautifully which also added an extra touch of class. Love the Sawyer and will keep coming back.

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  6. Kathleen

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and atmosphere is very good. We have dined here many times. Last Sunday evening we had a young waitress who grew up in Truckee. She gave wonderful service and was an absolute delight to talk with. This is a great restaurant!

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  7. Jack

    Sacramento

    43 reviews

    3.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Most everything was great on this visit except that the food quality was super disappointing!! Not up to standard we have known and loved. Service was exceptional. Cozy atmosphere for a cool fall night. We will try again in the hope that this was an anomaly.

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  8. James

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Decor, service and food was excellent. Delightful overall experience.

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  9. Wainani

    VIP

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for an early dinner (5pm) and had a nice half-full restaurant. Service (Cora!) was spectacular. She was friendly, personable and attentive. Food was out of the park! Yum! We are in town for 6 days and this may need to be a two-fer. We three shared the special, pumpkin ravioli topped with braised short rib and seasonal veg, two salads (Caesar - which was meh, and wedge, which was better), and also shared the crispy bird (omg... sooooo good!). We topped the whole thing off with the most incredible butter cake ala mode. Yum. A great meal all the way around.

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  10. Chuck

    San Francisco

    49 reviews

    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great setting and great food with friendly and engaging staff. Turnaround time from placing an order to receiving a drink/food could be improved.

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FAQs

The Sawyer at Schaffer's Mill Club offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (530) 214-7385.

The Sawyer at Schaffer's Mill Club is rated 4.5 stars by 706 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Sawyer at Schaffer's Mill Club

9055 Heartwood Dr, Truckee, CA 96161

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Truckee
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri–Sun 2:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri–Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Bar Wed–Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine
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