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Cottonwood Restaurant

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10142 Rue Hilltop

Truckee, CA 96161

+1 (530) 587-5711

http://www.cottonwoodrestaurant.com

Cottonwood provides rustic elegance in a historic setting and has been a fixture of Truckee's vibrant dining scene for 30 years. Housed in a historical ski lodge constructed in 1928 to serve as a warming hut for the town of Truckee's ski and toboggan hill, the restaurant is a virtual museum of historic photos and artifacts. With spectacular views of downtown Truckee from the Dining Room or expansive Deck, Cottonwood is the restaurant of choice for Truckee locals and visitors alike. An eclectic menu includes steaks, pastas, seafood and vegetarian dishes using fresh organic produce and sustainable meats and seafood whenever possible, complimented by a full bar and adventuresome wine list. Groups and special events are welcome.

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3.5797 reviews

Pamela L.

10/26/2025

Of all the times I've been to Truckee, I somehow managed to miss this hidden gem -- and by "hidden," I mean it glows at night. From downtown you can see a giant sign shining like a beacon that...

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Berles C.

10/3/2025

Food tasted decent, but the portion was small for the buratta and kale salads - especially compared to the Ceasar. The rack of lamb was 4 ribs and were a little dry. Especially since lamb is...

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Brittany L.

9/8/2025

SAVE YOUR MONEY We decided to come here to celebrate my birthday and my son's birthday and we were so disappointed. We ordered the fried chicken sandwich, cheeseburger, chicken wings, and chicken...

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Pat R.

1/3/2026

Food needs more variety and rotation Expensive and disappointing for the prices charged Maybe a menu revamp or a new aspiring chef from a high end San Francisco restaurant Location is great with...

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Pat P.

7/14/2025

My family comes here every summer for a special dinner out. The ambience here cannot be beat, the view of downtown Truckee from the deck is spectacular, and they have umbrellas to block the sun...

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