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Bofa - Bar of America, Truckee, CA

Bar of America

4.6
4.6
718 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 19 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    Amy Norman: (530) 587-2626

  • 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

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What 718 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Lively

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Contemporary American

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Food

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Kid-friendly

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Good for groups

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Healthy

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Hot spot

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Neighborhood gem

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Great for outdoor dining

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Lively

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Most Booked

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall4food4service1ambience4
    We have had such great service and food here and I wanted to celebrate my birthday with my adult children who hadn’t been before. Our service was very poor from Lacy. She acted like she was mad that we were there but hung out and talked with the others tables that she knew. It was a slow night. The food was good but I wouldn’t go back for that kind of service. Too bad.

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  2. JaneE

    Tahoe

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Charlie, our server was great. this place is reliable and even though it has Tahoe prices, the portions are huge

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  3. KellyH

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful lunch. Don't miss the house-made potato chips and dip. We really enjoyed the fish tacos. Attentive and friendly service.

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  4. Billy

    Tahoe

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual, the fish and chips and blueberry lemon drop cocktails were fantastic. Also appreciated the complimentary birthday dessert. We'll be back soon!

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  5. Pennytable13

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very nice in every way. Yummy food, good service, good location. Love this place for any occasion.

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  6. MelissaS

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter Josh made it fantastic! The food was very delish and so were the cocktails. We then went into the bar for musical entertainment. It was a fun local experience.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    I was really looking forward to trying this restaurant as I have been to some of their other locations. The service was slow, the food average and the overall feel was that there wasn’t enough staff for the tables seated, and it was pricey. I don’t mind paying for good food and services, but it’s a real bummer paying a high price for mediocre quality.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Arrived 30 minutes before our reservation and had no problem being seated early - it was Sunday for lunch for two. We ordered the cowboy chili and cheeseburger to share. The cheeseburger was very tasty but the cowboy chili was a bit on the spicy side for my taste - I like spicy food in general. I would definitely return as the other menu items seemed worth trying. Service was good and ambiance was nice for lunchtime.

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  9. EDHtraveler

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service were very good. This is not a quiet restaurant, although not unbearable or obnoxious.

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  10. David

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place- exciting and fun Kind staff Food nice

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  11. Carol

    Sacramento

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was knowledgeable and friendly. Can't say enough good things about the service. Entrees and appetizers both exceptional.

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  12. Giraffe

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very friendly server- cute ambiance- good booth seating & most food was yummy- a few items were just good

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  13. SamirS

    Sacramento

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great service and drinks. Manager also checked in and made sure we were doing ok.

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  14. MarkM

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Best Fish & Chips in the area including Reno. Service was great, very friendly & helpful. Very dog friendly outside.

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  15. Dinner

    Sacramento

    398 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    398 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very, very expensive. Food was good, service was great. But their prices are so high.

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  16. Purple

    Washington DC

    51 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Great food. Slow but friendly service. Very loud

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  17. LOVESGOODFOOD

    Sacramento

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food-nice wine/beer menu--good for children~

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  18. RobertI

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding experience. The food was unique and delicious. Service was excellent. Ambiance was fun and comfortable.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Our waiter was super kind enough to track me down when I left behind my jacket by mistake. He is such a good soul. The pizza definitely needs more thinking through in the menu formulation and kitchen departments. A very bland taste. The mushroom cakes were delicious.

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  20. GailB

    Tahoe

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    The kitchen didn't get our salad out until after our dinner was served. At that point we asked them to take it back that we were no longer interested. We wanted it as a first course. The waiter was excellent. It was beyond his control. Dinners were nice.

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  21. Mark

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Staff were great. Prompt service and good food. Very Friendly!

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  22. Kimmk

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    Way overpriced. Too loud

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  23. TruckeeLover

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Wife’s birthday lunch

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great crunch on fish and chips for my friend and I got a lettuce wrap burger - delicious!!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service ~ beautiful historic building.

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  26. DavidA

    Palm Springs

    20 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Very strange menu. Could not find anything worth trying. The four other restaurants operated by this company are very good.

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  27. BrionR

    Cincinnati

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The name of this restaurant is a little misleading as it has the word bar in it. It does have a bar and it looks like a bar restaurant. The food is not your typical bar food. It has bar food items and upscale restaurant items. All of which I found to be awesome. See pics. The restaurant is clean. Bathroom is clean which leads me to believe the kitchen is clean. Server apologized for food not coming out sooner and I didn’t know what he was talking about. I though timing was good. We didn’t feel rushed either. Very few restaurants do my wife and I go back to a second time. If we lived here we certainly would.

    1 person found this helpful

  28. PamMc

    Sacramento

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Dining with friends. All four enjoyed their entree. Loved the squawk bread. Great service!

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  29. Jetcaptain

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Popper shots were an awesome app, we ordered filets, Texas ribs, and short ribs. Everyone’s entree was delicious. Atmosphere was very laid back and service was excellent.

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  30. EricS

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    The waiter was outstanding.

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  31. AdrianaS

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience2
    The food is too expensive, the live music starts at 9:30, very crowded

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  32. Purple

    Washington DC

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really great food and delightful service. Our family of 4 plus baby had a wonderful dinner. Big steaks!

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  33. MamaK

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the second time we had Nate as our waiter and he is great! Come in often and love all the food

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  34. LindaS

    Phoenix

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Disappointed that some of the menu items actually on the menu and online were discontinued. Came in specifically for two of the fish items. If had known would have considered a different restaurant. Quality of food that we did have was good as always, but not what we had wanted for dinner.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, good food, and good vibe

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  36. JohnQ

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    frozen oysters and overpriced oversalted food of marginal quality... never again

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  37. LisaM

    Tahoe

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great waiter!

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  38. CaliforniaTraveler

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We have (always) done lunch/appys and drinks. Ventured into dinner this visit. Was impressed. Great fresh ingredients, food selection to please all. Way more than bar food (no offense to bar food tho)

    1 person found this helpful

  39. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amy was great

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  40. LiaLK

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great experience. I can’t remember our waitresses name but she was outstanding. Best yet!!! She went above and beyond negotiating with the kitchen to get us our favorite Ahi Nachos after the kitchen ran out! She’s the best!

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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 4.6 stars by 718 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 19 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

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    Amy Norman: (530) 587-2626

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