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Bofa - Bar of America, Truckee, CA

Bar of America

4.5 (910)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
10040 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA 96161

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

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
  • 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 910 people are saying

Bar of America reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Great for brunch

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Good for groups

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Healthy

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Lively

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Contemporary American

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Overall

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Service

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Kid-friendly

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Good for groups

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Healthy

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Neighborhood gem

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Great for fine wines

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Great for outdoor dining

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Great for scenic views

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Good for special occasions

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Lively

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar of America in Truckee offers a lively atmosphere with "fun customers and excellent staff." Guests praise the "amazing food" and creative cocktails, especially the "ahi poke nachos." The dining room's renovations are "outstanding," making it a popular spot for both casual and special occasions. Reservations recommended.

910 Reviews
  1. Marlene VIP

    San Francisco29 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was excellent. Food was disappointing. Chili had mainly liquid in it and not alot of beans and chicken. Butterflied shrimp was way overcooked and burnt on the outside. Doubt we weill return.

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  2. Steven

    Central Coast1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I have been living in Truckee and going to Bar of America since 1981. It is quite clear that the knowledge and etiquette of the service is not commensurate with the food. There is a distinct disconnect between the wealth of this town, the quality of the food and unfortunately the service delivered by persons whom can not either afford to live in the area nor are inadequately trained. Our server was naive and new nothing of the drinks we ordered and simply stated that she had only experience with "beer and tequila" despite working at a restraint that had a bartender who likely knows much better. Our food came in a staggered fashion and one of the guests (a mother) had to return her food to the kitchen as it was not prepared correctly (sauce was requested on the side and came on top of her eggs / croissant). This individual had to eat by herself as the other 3 of us received our entries. Our waitress gave us a bill but never came back to run a credit card and we had two go to the bar to do so as she could not be found. This should not happen within a top notch restaurant and attests to the poor training of our server. As a local, I'd probably not frequent B o f A again.

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  3. adrianne VIP

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amir k was amazing! We were there for a duel birthday lunch and she was so helpful fun and friendly! And the food was great!

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  4. Lori

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and fun atmosphere. Liam was super friendly and we had a great evening.

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  5. Stuart

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a biz lunch and were taken care of royally. Our waitress Emily was terrific and made sure we were able to celebrate our occasion. The remodeled and expanded dining room looks outstanding. Even saw the owners there and congratulated them on getting all the work done in fine style -- as they always do. PS. Our THIRD visit in the past 10 days. Maybe we're becoming "regulars"!

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  6. Stacy

    Houston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First place they seated us was cramped and hot. Conner did a great job getting us moved to a different table in the middle dinning room. We enjoyed the live music on Thursday night.

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  7. Arthur VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Martín was incredibly knowledgeable about craft cocktails and was one of the best servers I’ve ever had.

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  8. Bobby

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything at Bar of America was perfect. Very fun customers, excellent staff, incredible food and very favorable cocktails. A must restaurant to go to when in Tahoe!

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  9. Neil

    Las Vegas16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Just order the ahi poke nachos. You must taste this marvel! Perfection of texture and flavors. I point this out because you might think “too weird!” This dish is not weird. It is Da Bomb.

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  10. Pam

    Tahoe35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a gem for late lunch. One of the best places to eat in Truckee /North Tahoe. Food is amazing. Hubby had the special of the day - beef rib over mac n cheese - perfect for a snowy day. I stayed light with poke nachos and chicken in lettuce leaf. Both were so full of flavor. Midweek midday, the dining room is quiet and relaxed. The bar always has a good vibe as a more lively option. We dine here every few months. Highly recommend.

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FAQs

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

Bar of America is rated 4.5 stars by 910 OpenTable diners.

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

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  4. North Lake Tahoe
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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
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
  • 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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