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

The Sawyer at Schaffer's Mill Club

4.6
4.6
584 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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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2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 16 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Hours of operation

    Wed–Sun 2:00 pm–8:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (530) 214-7385

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Chef Corey Kelso

  • 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

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What 584 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Good for groups

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    American

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Overall

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Food

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Service

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Ambiance

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Value

  • 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 fine wines

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Great for outdoor dining

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Great for scenic views

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Lively

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Most Booked

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  1. MelR

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great service! Workers were very pleasant and the ambiance was awesome!
  2. Emily

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience dining for my parent’s anniversary. The staff was above and beyond thoughtful, and there was a very personal touch to the service provided. Food was outstanding as well.
  3. DanF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding location, food, and the bar tender is the best and so knowledgeable. One of the best spots in Truckee for what can be a reasonable dinner out.
  4. LaurenTapia

    Tahoe

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always love the Sawyer. They never disappoint. Great Mother's Day.
  5. BeckieN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was outstanding. Food was so unbelievably amazing. Can’t wait to go back.
  6. TaylorTaylor

    Tahoe

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service is fantastic!!!!! Everyone is so friendly you just feel so welcome in a very relaxing atmosphere:)
  7. Neils

    Central Coast

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place never disappoints! It is a favorite of ours and the food and the service is always terrific!
  8. garyc

    Hawaii

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience2
    A little hard to find.Bar like atmosphere, a bit noisy. Food was just OK.
  9. Dinner

    Sacramento

    398 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    398 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and service! Cocktail menu is really good. Excellent fresh flavors.
  10. Linda

    Sacramento

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Late afternoon birthday lunch was so enjoyable. Great service and food was wonderful. Will definitely return.
  11. Lisa

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Menu has changed some. Miss the fried chicken and beef pot roast.
  12. Colnago

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent menu that will satisfy a wide variety of tastes. Pleasant space and nice staff. Get the chocolate chip cookie!
  13. CAD18

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    My daughter ordered a GF pizza. After waiting quite a while for all our food the waitress informed us that the GF pizza had mistakenly been taken to another table so the kitchen was making another one. My husband and I received our food and ate, then the waitress came back to say that the new pizza was not GF so they were making a third. We appreciated the honesty and the pizza was removed from the bill and they gave her a complimentary dessert. However, it did mean my daughter ate alone well after we had finished our meal and we were the last guests to leave the restaurant with the staff clearing up around us.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Didn’t have a table ready when we arrived, but the meal and food service was amazing!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience5
    Last couple times since Cory left, the food has been horrible. The aioli with the flank steak was vile, had to blot it off my over cooked and tough as nails steak. My wife’s burger came out med/rare versus med/well and had uncooked soggy bacon.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went with the family and enjoyed everything about the place. We were there in the winter, and it wasn’t very crowded. The staff were excellent, and the food was delicious.
  17. JulietS

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The ambiance at The Sawyer is fantastic. It is a lovely space with huge windows, generously spaced tables and a friendly and relaxed vibe which compares favorably to almost any other dining spot in the area. The food was good, the service was perfectly attentive and the overall experience perfect for a weekend night out. The only weakness was the cocktails. Will order wine next time … and there will be a next time.
  18. Local

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Promising location,menu and atmosphere. Good menu variety however food was mediocre. Hopefully next trip may have better results.
  19. 2OBS

    San Francisco

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The food, wine, service and atmosphere are all topnotch! Joey provides the best service and makes your dining experience memorable.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious! Lots of gluten free and dairy free options as well! Crispy Brussels, Ahi appetizer and wings were winners. Lamb lollipops, portobello sandwich and miso cod also were amazing. They even had a gluten free dessert option! After our delicious meal, we couldn’t find an Uber to drive us home due to the inclement weather. The Manager found us a ride back to our hotel. The wait staff was also super friendly and accommodating. We will be back at The Sawyer ASAP!!
  21. MelissaC

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    We enjoyed the experience. The braised short ribs were dry and the sides were uninspiring. Wedge salad was great. Tuna was also good.
  22. harrys

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Need to go back to bacon gravy with the fried chicken
  23. BrentwoodFoodie

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and delicious food! Would highly recommend!
  24. JeffreyB

    Sacramento

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, had a nice St. Paddy’s Day appetizer, beef stroganoff, and delicious butter cake for dessert. Our server Joey was delightful. Even the band for the evening was very good. Would definitely come back.
  25. richardm

    Tahoe

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant. Hard to get reservations sometimes so don't bother and leave room for me.
  26. MaryL

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and our server Brandon was great!
  27. Joey

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Staff very pleasant. Had to ask for a couple of things twice lamb and stroganoff good not great.
  28. Geordie

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Brandon outstanding as our waiter.
  29. RichardS

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great.
  30. LornaS

    Tahoe

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice menu variety, pretty setting, attentive service
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great service and food.
  32. Calsun

    Tahoe

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a good consistent meal. Service is always top notch too. The fireplace in winter doesn’t hurt either. The only negative is their corkage fee is $35! Has to be the highest in Tahoe. Ouch.
  33. JohnniR

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The chef did an amazing job on the portabella mushroom and polenta dish!
  34. jeanw

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    a WONDERFUL PLACE TO EAT AND SOCIALIZE WITH FRIENDS
  35. Puffin

    Tahoe

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love the Sawyer and their Short Ribs are outstanding!!
  36. Friends

    Central Coast

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food for a reasonable price. Friendly staff and nice ambiance which is even better when the warm weather allows dining on the beautiful patio. My only complaint was flat tonic.
  37. KristinP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was wonderful. Our waitress took great care of us and made great recommendations! One of the managers saw where we were initially being sat and moved us to a spot that had a beautiful view next to the windows, which our kids loved. I felt it was family friendly but still very upscale and classy. We will definitely come back!
  38. Regina

    San Francisco

    49 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Clams and mussels were great. Drink selection was stellar
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service level, employees, food and atmosphere are all incredible.
  40. bluecardinal

    San Francisco

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great meal with friendly service.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Sawyer at Schaffer's Mill Club using the Order Online button. The Sawyer at Schaffer's Mill Club also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (530) 214-7385.

The Sawyer at Schaffer's Mill Club is rated 4.6 stars by 584 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 16 times today
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–Sun 2:00 pm–8:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Chef Corey Kelso

  • 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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