Old Town Tap

After spending some time at the Farmers Market, my boyfriend and I decided to try Old Town Tap. The menu sounded good, and it was relatively busy. We had a terrible experience with the service and our food.The waitress took a while to acknowledge us and the first thing she asked was do you want anything to drink? She didn’t introduce herself, explain the menu or specials, she answered one question about a dish, took our order, and then walked away. She was not personable at all and didn’t recommend anything on the menu. As someone in the hospitality industry, I expect attentive service at a pricey full service restaurant. Once we received our mushroom pizza, the waitress returned but didn’t ask how it was or if we needed anything. Additionally, we had to ask the bartender for a cup of ice since a bottle of warm water was placed on our table. Shout out to the bartender! The pizza was oily, bland and doughy, which wasn’t particularly appetizing. I had one small slice and couldn’t eat anymore. The dough had a weird taste, and I’m not sure why. Consider adding a garnish like fresh herbs or arugula for some color… Had the waitress been more observant, she would have noticed amongst two people we only ate half of one 12 in pie. The next time we saw her as it was hard to track her down we immediately asked for the check and a box. Those should have been three obvious “red flags” regarding our experience, and perhaps that should have alerted her to have a manager touch our table. I entered the restaurant slightly hungry and left starving.

Wow this was a great dinner and drinks spot for our first time in Truckee. We started with oysters and carrots, and finished with pizza. All were thoughtfully prepared, fresh, and tasty. The service was also great. Pick a seat at their large bar or grab a table— you won’t be disappointed!

The food was delish. We had sharables, apps, salads and pizza. The food kept getting better as they brought out our orders. Drinks were very taste also. Cheese curds were my favorite. Cesar salad had enough parmigiana it make you cry sweet tears. The dressing was most delicious. Best I’ve had in a long time; Portion is shareable too. Mostly noise inside the restaurant. It was hard to converse but I’d still go back.

It very busy and we had to wait about 20 minutes to be seated. We ordered the mushroom pizza, which was really good — fresh and flavorful. Unfortunately, the Fried Brussels Sprouts were disappointing. They were overly salty and tasted a bit stale. We also tried the Fried Cheese Curds. They were fresh and tasty, although the dipping sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste.

Super Fast Service and Great Pizza. Warm olive appetizers were good, but be aware ALL of the Olives still had their pits, so eating them was a bit tedious.

I came in with three teenagers on Saturday night and had a great time, great food, and great service. The boys were very hungry after a day of mountain biking, and our waitress went above and beyond to have our appetizers come right away, and prioritized our other dishes to get them out very quickly. The Brussels sprouts were really good (I asked for no salt on top), the fried cheese curds were good (the green sauce is a bit odd and too sweet for me), the pizza was top notch, the mac and cheese was excellent, along with the very tasty meat balls and my favorite bone marrow.

We were a party of 7 in Lake Tahoe for a wedding and found this place based on its reviews. The pizza was very good (we got the mushroom truffle and nephew got the pork), brother got the Ceasar salad which was delicious and had tiny bread crumb bits which gave it a nice crunchy texture. The atmosphere is laid back. The service was phenomenal. Our server Sofia (sp?) was fantastic and said she has worked there for 3 years. This is their only location. Would definitely recommend this place for a relaxed lunch for pizza and salads.

My favorite restaurant in Truckee! I love taking family here when they visit or going with friends. Affordable, great place to share dishes, and everything is good. Staff is always friendly. I love the olive pizza, the mushroom mac and cheese, and the brussel sprouts! Depending on the day of the week depends on the wait. They take no reservations. Most of the time there is no to minimal wait. But on busier weekend nights or festive nights like on Truckee Thursdays, wait can be up to 1 hour.

The Mac and cheese was so good I made my first yelp review. Service was great too and nice place

Beautiful, healthy food Wonderful service Lovely outdoor dining Not too crowded Perfect

Chain control for those Tahoe bound seemed to be a hit or miss this past winter. Even though you may be traveling through on a sunny day, if it's right after a storm, chain control may not lift over the summit until late afternoon. A normal 4 hours from the Bay Area can easily become over 9 hours like it was for us. I haven't stopped at Truckee for 30 years, but it was such a nice break for a late lunch at Old Town Tap. Sausage and kale Mac n cheese and mushroom pizza being pulled from the oven I had a view of from our table were both excellent and was the warming comfort food I needed before continuing the trek.

What a beautiful Day to sit outside and soak up the sun and delicious food. We started with Sauvigon Blanc, lucky dog and warm olives. Moved on to Daou Cab, meatball pizza and a kale/quinoa salad. Server (Sean) was AMAZING and never felt rushed. 10/10

Stopped here for lunch during a recent trip to Tahoe and they were able to accommodate a group of 12 easily and very quickly! Very spacious interior and friendly staff. Food came out very fast and service was quick. Prices were fairly reasonable although portions / pizza size was smaller than I expected. I liked the sausage and kale mac and cheese -- it was super flavorful and the top was crispy. Thought the potato pizza was okay (too salty on bites with bacon and flavorless otherwise) and the potato chunks were a bit random. The crust wasn't as flavorful as I expected either.

Came here one hour before they closed, ordered 2 pizzas, caesar salad, and cheese curd. Cheese curd was very tasty and gooey, caesar salad was the highlight of the show, honestly! I love that salad. Very crunchy, refreshing, and the chicken was so juicy too. The pizzas on the other hand, is not so impressive. we ordered the pork and padron, as well as margherita. They told us that they ran out of pork belly so they asked if they want us to have more guanciale, to which I said yes. However, the pizza ended up tasting like smelly pork... it was kinda sad but is not really a deal breaker for me. The margherita was fine, but at this point I have already been so full and happy so we ended up packing the pizza. We also ordered a couple of beers and one ice cream with chocolate sauce. Both of which were ok but nothing remarkable. The people were all very nice and kind, we stayed until closing and we truly appreciate our experience there.

Located in Truckee Just off the beaten path Tourist stop with great views Kinda pricey, but it is expected due to his tourist location No free parking.

I wanted to give this place 5 stars because their food was phenomenal. But I am giving it 4 stars due to our service experience. I hope this serves more as a way for management to improve customer service, rather than to scold the employee. My family and I arrived around 4 pm on a Thursday. We were coming from Los Angeles, it was an 8-hour drive so we were looking forward to a sit-down dinner. Everything started fine, we ordered our food and drinks. But we noticed that our waitress Kellie was rushing us throughout our dinner. We were charged for a bird in a cage drink but it was never brought to us until we brought that up to her attention. We wanted to order more items from the menu after she brought us the bill without asking us if we were done. She didn't check on us at any time and we had to wave her down a couple of times. We were thrown off by her demeanor. At first, I wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt and I thought maybe her shift was ending and she wanted to close tabs for all her tables but that wasn't the case. I hope that this doesn't discourage anyone from dining here because our food was great but it's just an experience I hope was only a one-time thing. We started with a sharable plate, of fried Brussels sprouts which were full of flavor and perfectly braised. We also ordered pepperoni, margarita, mushroom, and pork thin pizzas. The pizzas were great and we were all satisfied with our choice. My boyfriend ordered a Hazy IPA and I had two cocktails, "Help Wanted" and "Bird in a Cage" drinks.

Devon waited on us at the bar. She let me try a few beers on tap before deciding on the macadamia nut stout which was very good. We tried the pork pizza upon a recommendation. It was just a tad undercooked with slightly salty pork three ways and sweet honey drizzle with pickled peppers. I liked the combination of flavors and the crust was freshly baked in their pizza oven. There was a liquid on the pie, not sure if that was from the pork belly juices/fat or the peppers, but left the pizza a bit floppy which was disappointing. Have been in before and the Mac & cheese is super rich and delicious. They have a nice outdoor patio out front with tables and is dog-friendly.

We were a party of 7 in Lake Tahoe for a wedding and found this place based on its reviews. The pizza was very good (we got the mushroom truffle and nephew got the pork), brother got the Ceasar salad which was delicious and had tiny bread crumb bits which gave it a nice crunchy texture. The atmosphere is laid back. The service was phenomenal. Our server Sofia (sp?) was fantastic and said she has worked there for 3 years. This is their only location. Would definitely recommend this place for a relaxed lunch for pizza and salads.

Solid choice for sharing plates for dinner! We ordered the cheese curds, little gem salad, and two pizzas. The service was great. We had to wait for a table but went to the bar and found seats immediately for a bit while our table was being prepared. The ambiance was fun - not too loud and not quiet. The salad was crunchy, dressed well, and a big hit. The cheese curds were also well cooked and the honey drizzle was a great touch. We ordered the mushroom pizza and the Los olivos. I preferred the mushroom pizza over the olive pizza. Both were good but lacking in seasoning a bit. Would recommend and go back but would likely try a red pizza over the white pizza.

Came here on a Thursday at 6:45pm as a party of 5 and was seated pretty fast. We got the OTT house salad, the fried brussel sprouts, and the margherita and olive pizzas. All of the food was delicious and came out fast. I really liked the salad but wish it was bigger. They also have a great draft beer and cocktail menu.

We were still hungry after our very light dinner. We came here and ordered a pizza to share and the bone marrow. When I tell you, this is the best bone marrow I've ever had, I'm not exaggerating. AND THERE WAS SO MUCH! Even between the two of us, it was a lot. But delicious. Our pizza was delightful. We had prosciutto and arugula. Cooked perfectly. Service was great. We felt bad, we came in 5 mins before the kitchen closed but they accommodated our requests. Lots of beer and wine options. Fun little spot

the service was great,margarita pizza and salad was perfect. we will highly recommend it to all of our friends. Geoffrey& Bonnie waugh Foresthill,ca.

The waters vessel was nice. The bone marrow and charcuterie plate are good but not what I had this time. I had the shroom Mac & cheese. Very tasty I fucking love truffle and thyme. Good job whatever bathroom display we are.

We went to this restaurant after a day of snowboarding and really enjoyed the vibe! They had a good selection of beers on tap, and a wide variety of food. Not too many options, which is a great thing when you're tired and hungry! We had the pork and padron pizza, hummus and flatbread, and a caesar salad, all of which were great! Halle was a great server.

This place is really great! Thank you Trish for being a wonderful and cheerful server-- you really made our experience so great. I really enjoy their approach to their menu, being centered around sharing with others. It's great because you get to try out a lot of their different food options. They have an interesting menu, but I think it works really well. I love the seating here as well, very comfortable and doesn't feel cramped despite the smaller footprint. We came at a bit of a busy hour, yet they delivered our food quickly. I highly recommend this place if you're in the area!

Our server Halle was so awesome and attentive! She checked on us a few times to make sure we were doing ok and asked if we needed more. The food here was delicious and definitely had a twist to everything we ordered. Would come back!

Reliable and tasty food, attentive and friendly service, and trendy/rugged decor that fits the local motif. I have visited Old Town Tap a handful of times on various weekend trips to Truckee, and it always hits the spot. This time we ordered the fried brussels sprouts, meatballs, and burrata to start, then we ordered the mushroom pizza while they accommodated our five-year-old with a pepperoni pizza. I was initially impressed this visit when a waiter noticed I was carrying an infant car seat and approached us to ask if we would like a barstool to put the carrier on. Talk about service! It was all smooth after that - the appetizers were flavorful and savory, especially the brussels sprouts which were nice and crispy. The meatballs are also a must-have - served on a bed of polenta and teeming with herbed flavors. And for those who love truffles, the mushroom pizza is all you could want. The truffle aroma is quite strong, and the pizza itself is creamy with cheese and a soft but firm crust. Definitely put this place on your itinerary if stopping through town.

Great thin crust pizza. Service was excellent, and restaurant has a good local, rustic vibe.

Amazing pizza!! Super quick service, food are here within five minutes Burrata was my favorite - love the pistachio and spices! The salads tend to be in smaller portions: house salad and strawberry salad Fried Brussels sprouts were really on point!

What a gem in the town of truckee! The pizzas here are delicious! We ordered : - pork padron pizza : amazing flavors, nice generous pork belly! It was so good we had to order another pizza - mushroom pizza: filled with loads of mushroom and super delicious too! Thin crust pizza was nice and light that we can continue eating more without feeling too heavy or greasy - little gems salad: nice refreshing with a nice crunch . Veg was very fresh and blue cheese dressing was great! Service was quick & servers were attentive. It has a pretty nice and casual ambiance.

This place was average. Very crowded on labor day weekend (Duh). The patio was full so they invited us inside to eat and the overwhelming pungent odor was so strong and offensive I didn't want to go inside when I asked about the odor the hostess got offensive it spoiled my appetite! My husband ordered a Margarita pizza and we finally figured out the smell... truffles! They use so much of it on pizza's and mac&cheese That it why it's so strong! Anyway the pizza was horrible and they have a pizza oven with a couple of pie makers pumping them out so I don't know why it wasn't better. Cute place that looks like a good time, possibly they were overwhelmed by the crowd. Beer was cold and refreshing.

Another spot with amazing service, hip vibe, located in downtown Truckee. Caution parking is difficult. - pizzas were good, 12 inches, thin crust. Not my favorite Neapolitan pizza, but still satisfying. My favorite would have to go to great gold, followed by Truckee brewing. The honey pizza is usually one that I always like but I did not like the pork that was on it too soggy. Enjoyed the pepperoni. - Mac & cheese - ordered the standard added sausage. Excellent! - Brussels sprouts also solid (a bit on the sweet side) but would definitely order again - Cocktails. Great variety the one I ordered though was too sweet. - Lots of beers on top appreciated the selection - dessert was a basic vanilla and fudge, on the melt side, but still good. Compared to great gold this place is similarly hip but less fancy.

Solid choice in Truckee for sharing some yummy food with a great assortment of beers on tap. We ordered the Caesar Salad, which had a nice bit of saltiness with chicories and crumbled croutons mixed in. The fried Brussels were crispy and well-seasoned, with a terrific aioli sauce that reminded us of eloté dip. The pizza had a nice thin crust and was a classically prepared Margherita. Soft serve ice cream was a great way to end the meal. Service was attentive and friendly, and the place was a warm retreat from outside had a nice vibe, with lots of chatter and the Warriors playing on TV. We came on a Monday night so parking was a breeze.

Great service, great vibes, pizza was great , pork belly wasn't necessary there was two little slices per pizza, but everything else was good

Service was absolutely amazing! I adored the aesthetic but alongside with that the food was amazing! Me and a couple friends came for some light food and drinks and it was the perfect balance because we have some friends coming later so we didn't want to get too full. I would definitely come again especially for the flavor of the pizzas.

We had a great experience here. The staff seemed to all care that we enjoyed our meal and overall were happy to answer any questions we had about the menu. Beer drinkers and wine lovers alike would be happy with their selections. The Caesar salad with bacon was so delicious, a huge portion, easily shared. We will return soon.

Great Brews! We stopped in for beers and appetizers before going out to dinner! Great time!

I've never left a review for a restaurant before, but I felt I had to for this. We ordered two pizzas, and both were two of the worst pizzas I have ever had. They were flimsy and paper thin with no flavor. They were ordered for takeout and I can understand a slight decrease in quality, but not a decrease this significant. I hope this was just an off day for the restaurant, because the reviews overall seem very good, however, this experience has permanently crossed this restaurant off our list of potential places to eat.

My friend and I arrived on a Sunday afternoon and were able to get seated right away. We chose outdoor seating since the weather was nice and sunny. There were various appetizers, salads, shared plates, and pizzas to choose from. We shared the charcuterie board, roasted brussel sprouts and a mushroom pizza. charcuterie board 4/5: it came with apple and pear slices, 3 types of meat, flat bread, 2 spreads, and gherkins. Very tasty overall, the spreads were delicious and everything just went well together. roasted brussel sprouts 5/5: these are the best brussel sprouts I've ever had. It was roasted to crispy perfection and had grated Parmesan sprinkled on top. It also came with a side of a chipotle based sauce which was very tasty. mushroom pizza 5/5: the crust was perfectly thin but not soggy. The gruyere cheese with the truffle flavor was delicious. The mushrooms were well cooked. This was my favorite part of the meal! Service was good. We were checked on a couple times. Check this place out if you're in the area!

It was a very warm and cozy restaurant. We got the bone marrow, and two pizzas. I can't remember the name of the pizza but it had an egg on it and it was delicious. I didn't really care for the bone marrow. The service was also great, fast and kind server!

Still just as good as the first. Updated from the first post. This is our fave spot in Truckee. Went to dinner on New Year's and it was packed and we waited for about half an hour. I have no problem waiting for food that is sooo good with warm service. Brussels sprouts, pizza, bone marrow, mac n cheese, soft serve and my mezcal drink. Everything was a delight. Service was still great, despite the busy first night of 2024!!!

Highly recommend stopping by Old Town Tap on a warm summer evening to sit on the patio, have a cocktail or two, and share some pizzas. We had the sausage and kale + meatball pizzas last time we visited, and both were excellent. Great spot in downtown Truckee.

Chaotic place and Rude server. We waited for a table of 9 for 1.5h, arrived within 10 mins after getting their message, following their instructions, but lost our table. When I tried explaining that I followed their instructions, I was told "don't raise your voice". Then he walked away and mocked us to other waitresses.

The food here was absolutely delicious! We got the: -truffle oil mushroom Mac and cheese -potatoe with bacon pizza -Caesar salad -warm olives -burrata -bone marrow Every dish was sublime and the pizza was thin and cheesy delicious. The truffle Mac and cheese was the perfect amount of savory flavor. The Caesar salad had crumbled croutons that were easy to eat and the burrata with pine nuts was super tasty. 10/10 would come back again! The service on top of it all was excellent - nice and quick. This is my favorite restaurant now in the area.

All I can say is WOW! We were greeted and sat right away. Ordered a their melancholy shot and the server told me I could make it into a drink. It was delicious! The cheese curds were amazing with their herb buttermilk sauce. We couldn't get enough so we ordered the sausage kale Mac and cheese and that was also so good thought it was going to be a little more spicy but that's okay it was still delicious! Highly recommend if you're looking on the strip!

We came here on our most recent Tahoe trip. We cannot stop talking about how amazing the food was. My wife tells everyone headed to Tahoe to eat here. Also the service was amazing and commidating for a large group with five kids ages 3-9. Old Town Tap will be our go to restaurant for future trips!

Excellent meal in Truckee with delicious food, good service, and chill but trendy ambiance. Here's what we got: -Burrata: Nice starter of burrata topped with pine nuts + pesto, very tasty! -Mushroom Mac & Cheese - delicious, bursting with tons of truffle flavor -Brussels sprouts - crispy, prepared well, not bad -Pork & Padron - tasty honeyed bacon + char siu pork Really enjoyed the experience! Adding to our Tahoe list

Very good pizza ! Great sauce and dough. Very nice location in Truckee and great service. Very fast too

We stopped for lunch at Old Town Tap on the Saturday of a long weekend. We got there right when it opened, so we thought we would be able to get seated quickly. Unfortunately, the last table of four was seated just before us, so we ended up having to wait another 25-30 minutes for a table. They serve and turn tables relatively quickly, so the wait isn't usually too long. The food is really tasty. There are a few specials that seem to rotate periodically....and they do run out of these specials! We unfortunately haven't had a chance to try as much as them as we wanted to. We've enjoyed so many of their dishes - our favorites include the fried Brussels sprouts, fried cheese curds, Margherita pizza and sausage & kale pizza. The servers are all really helpful and friendly, and the hosts/hostesses are always working double time. Not only are they managing the wait list and seating people, they are also clearing tables and delivering food. I like the way they all seem like a team.

My friend and I were in town for an event, and came by here for dinner. To drink, I had the Melancholy Sniper (habanero tequila shot w/ pineapple, cilantro, mint back) and a 19 in July (habanero tequila, watermelon, lime, agave. I REALLY liked both drinks. I wasn't sure about the Melancholy Sniper at first, because the pineapple, cilantro, mint back sounded a little weird to me. But I am so glad I tried it. All the flavors went well with one another and complimented the habanero tequila shot. For dinner, my friend and I shared the pickled veggies, burrata plate, and bone marrow. All of it was absolutely delicious. Our server was very nice, and attentive. She was very helpful in answering all of my questions.

Service here is really slow but food is reliably good. We like the Mac and cheese, pizzas, burrata appetizer, meat balls and cheese board. They have an excellent ice tea too! Only bad thing is the long wait times to get food.

Bustling pizza place! Came in on a Friday night to a full house, luckily they were able to squeeze us in and we ordered the pork belly pizza and the BBQ chicken pizza. Both of which were DELICIOUS. I especially liked the pork belly one with the large chunks and good distribution. The flavors really popped. The crust on these pizzas was extraordinarily thin; I wish they were just sliiiightly thicker because it made it practically impossible to pick them up and if we did get a hold of them all the toppings would fall off. The service was sub-par unfortunately; our server was okay but then when it came time to get the check and a to go box we couldn't find him for at least 15 minutes and when he came back he smelled strongly of smoke. I totally understand a smoke break but I do wish he had checked in with us before he left because we were left waiting for a while at a table that other people could have used.

Old Town Tap is a must when visiting Truckee. Food is delicious and staff is friendly. Shout out to Devin the bartender who has amazing energy and made us feel welcome!!

I had to jump in to write a review because my dad declared that this was the best Caesar Salad and the best Hazy IPA he has ever had. The Hazy is a limited time Black Plague. We also really enjoyed the heirloom tomato dish - everything about it was amazing. Others in our group enjoyed the truffle pizza, the pork pizza, and the mac and cheese. It's a great spot with a good vibe. Would highly recommend!

We were looking for a good pizza and got lucky to find a spot outside at this popular spot. We ordered the sangria (specials menu) and the Unspoken words (Japanese whiskey, hibiscus tea) and they were both very tasty. I like the way you order - small plates that come out as they are prepared. We tried the house salad, which we really enjoyed. Simple but tasty and a good portion. The bone marrow was also tasty, and it came with plenty of pizza bread to balance the depth of flavor. We ordered the seasonal pickles - not our favorite, probably would skip next time. All tasted pretty similar. The Pork and Padron pizza was delicious! We loved the crust. The restaurant is cute inside and outside. Even with the busy night, we never waited long for a server & everyone was friendly. A new favorite in Truckee

At first, we were disappointed that not a table can be found on a Weds evening, but we were offered a counter space overlooking the patio seating area. Turns out to be quite nice with fresh air coming through yet sitting technically inside. Service was friendly & prompt. Our waitress not only recommended several items to us. After some persuasion, we decided to add the melon soup, which is one of the highlights of the dinner. Purée melon with fresh veggies makes this a perfect summer cold soup. Absolutely a must try. We ordered many tapa dishes plus their signature pizza... all delicious. The bone marrow is ok and acceptable. The rest are a cut above like the pork & bacon salad. That salad dressing must have avocado purée in it; innovative & tastes great. The cheese plate was really good. The 3 types of cheese accompanied by 3 sets of sweet jam sauce was a perfect combo. That thin pizza crust is great and the generous bacon & pork belly are best combination for meat lovers. Of course, I saw veggie toppings on other pizza at the menu. It's a great place to have a casual dinner with exquisite food. And, the price is more than fair. Think every dish is under $20... with the bill before tax & tips come to $87.... Definitely need to come back for more.

Hands down best restaurant in Truckee. From food to beer selection to cocktails to atmosphere. Come to think of it don't come here the lines are long enough as it is.