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Bar at Friar Tuck's - Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar, Nevada City, CA

Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar

4.4
4.4
664 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Friar Tuck’s on the corner of Pine & Commercial Street in Nevada City’s Historic District has been a festive dining and lounge experience since 1973. Friar Tuck’s features a warm, unique atmosphere with friendly staff, an extensive steak, seafood and fondue menu, award winning wine list, classic cocktails and live music 7 nights a week Friar Tuck’s was created in the winter of 1973. It is one of the first wine bars in Northern California and is honored to have received the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine for the past 15 years running. Live music, seven nights a week is also a huge part of Friar Tuck’s. Friar Tuck’s is proud to be one of the oldest privately and family owned restaurants in California and now the Paige Family have become the new Proprietors to preserve this landmark tradition in the heart of Nevada City. Please come and create your own personal experience as many of our 40 plus year customers have done.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Fondue
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (530) 265-9093
  • Website
    http://friartucks.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us to book your private event! Wedding, Anniversarsies, Business and more
  • Location
    111 N Pine Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
  • Neighborhood
    Nevada City
  • Parking details
    Public lot Available on Commercial Street.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Chef Series: Exploring the World of Pasta

    $60.00 - $165.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 11, 2025 only
    5:00 PM
    The evening’s menu will take you on a journey through Italy, featuring a harmonious blend of traditional pastas that honor childhood recipes and modern creations that showcase Chef and Culinary Director Marco Gagliardi’s innovative culinary techniques. Courses: (1) Bluefin Tuna “Noodles”, Yuzu Kosho, Oregano (2) Goat Cheese Parisian Gnocchi, Brown Butter Emulsion, Parmigiano Reggiano (3) Buckwheat Fettuccine, Black Trumpet Mushroom Ragu (4) Doppio Ravioli of Scallop & Lobster with Rose Beurre Blanc and Caviar (5) Potato Culurgiones, Beef Tenderloin, Sauce Madeira, Chervil (6) Vanilla Panna Cotta, Pistachio Brittle, Blood Orange Marmalade Optional wine pairings will be available for purchase.
    Chef Series: Exploring the World of Pasta Photo

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What 664 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar in Nevada City charms with its "wonderful dining experience" and "exceptional service." Patrons enjoy the "great atmosphere" with live music. The fondue, steaks, and seasonal menu receive high praise, although some note smaller portions. Consistent quality makes it a "must visit" for great food and lasting memories.

664 Reviews

  1. Donna

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a Saturday reservation at 7:00 for a party of 6 , all hoping to have filet mignon as an entree . We were told they only had one left? Early in the evening sad way to start also told they were out of ranch dressing and chocolate cake? Added a 20% tip to our bill for a “large party” which I didn’t think was deserved. I would have given 12-15%? Food was tasty but not exceptional. Don’t think I would go back . Our bill was $575.

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  2. Phillip

    St. Louis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent and food was very well prepared. Good value for the excellent quality of the meals. Well worth a return visit.

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  3. Gary

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was exceptional, including the house-made mushroom ravioli’s and prime rib. Service was great, as always.

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  4. shane

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here for our anniversary. It was amazing, the staff was very friendly and they even gave us a little plaque for the table saying happy anniversary. They brought us out champagne and a complimentary slice of chocolate cake. Food and drinks were amazing, and you have to get the baked brie.

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  5. David

    VIP

    San Francisco

    99 reviews

    5.0

    99 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best values in Nevada City. Service was prompt and excellent from beginning to end. Prices were about 10-15% higher than the menu posted on their website, but I've learned to expect that. We shared a Ceasar Salad ($16)(our server asked if we wanted it with or without anchovies) and the fondue for two ($49). It was plenty, and delicious. The wines were pricy, at $12-18/glass. I chose the lower priced Chardonnay ($14) but found myself wishing for something a bit more dry to counter the fondue cheese. The bill came to $100; we added a $25 tip. Note: We had requested a seat in a quiet area, but upon arriving we heard live music so decided to sit on that side. Not a good choice, as we couldn't see the band, but it still made conversation difficult. That is considered the "bar area", long and narrow, so there is very little dinner seating within view of the stage. Oh, well, live and learn.

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  6. Georgianne

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We used to frequent Friar Tucks 30 years ago. Beautiful remodel after the fire. The faire was fabulous, service and ambience a wonderful experience.

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  7. michael

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great New Years Eve dinner with my wife and 3 children. The ambience was great in the restaurant with just a faint sound of live music came in from the bar area. The owner of the restaurant greeted us at our table, and took time to have genuine conversation with our kiddos (even came by and gave a complimentary pour of wine later on!). The fondue was fun to do with the kids and it was fantastic. Our steaks were cooked to perfection with some of the best mashed potatoes you could have. Food was hot, drinks were cold, service was great, and it was a perfect way to ring in our new year!

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  8. Mike

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great New Years Eve dinner at Friar Tucks. We had a 7:00 PM reservation and were seated right away. Our waiter didn't make us wait, all the staff was very pleasant, the food was great, all in all a wonderful dinner.

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  9. Brian

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    They got us in early ahead of the reservation. The service was good and the food was delicious given how busy it was on New Year’s Eve.

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  10. David

    Philadelphia

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second time here. Exceptional service and food. Look forward to retuning again. Highly recommend the filet mignon.

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FAQs

Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (530) 265-9093.

Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 664 OpenTable diners.

Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 3 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar

111 N Pine Street, Nevada City, CA 95959

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Nevada City
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Fondue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public lot Available on Commercial Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://friartucks.com/
  • Phone number
    (530) 265-9093
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us to book your private event! Wedding, Anniversarsies, Business and more
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