Guidebook for Nevada City
Food Scene
High quality, locally sourced food and micro-brewery. All baked goods expertly made by a good friend. If you're in town on Sunday morning, the fresh baked croissants are a must!
171 locals recommend
Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co.
211 Commercial StHigh quality, locally sourced food and micro-brewery. All baked goods expertly made by a good friend. If you're in town on Sunday morning, the fresh baked croissants are a must!
Healthy, organic, locally-sourced nourishing and completely energizing soups and salads. Try the turmeric lemonade or one of the handcrafted tea blends. It's only open Wednesday through Sunday and closes at 4 PM.
65 locals recommend
Heartwood
237 Commercial StHealthy, organic, locally-sourced nourishing and completely energizing soups and salads. Try the turmeric lemonade or one of the handcrafted tea blends. It's only open Wednesday through Sunday and closes at 4 PM.
Good sushi. For veggie sushi, try the Machu Picchu... so satisfying. Also, the plum wine martinis (plumtinis) are delicious.
43 locals recommend
Sushi Q
238 Commercial StGood sushi. For veggie sushi, try the Machu Picchu... so satisfying. Also, the plum wine martinis (plumtinis) are delicious.
Nice for a romantic evening out or special occasion meal. It's a bit pricey but worth it! Seasonal menu.
53 locals recommend
New Moon Café
203 York StNice for a romantic evening out or special occasion meal. It's a bit pricey but worth it! Seasonal menu.
Newly renovated with tavern and events downstairs and restaurant and bar upstairs. The back patio is nice on sunny days. It's pretty expensive but you might enjoy giving it a try by having a small bite and inventive cocktail from the bar.
22 locals recommend
The Stone house
107 Sacramento StNewly renovated with tavern and events downstairs and restaurant and bar upstairs. The back patio is nice on sunny days. It's pretty expensive but you might enjoy giving it a try by having a small bite and inventive cocktail from the bar.
This is a good family restaurant. Lots of variety on the menu and the ambience is interesting and varied, depending on which level and dining room. The creekside deck is also nice on a warm day.
51 locals recommend
Lefty's Grill
101 Broad StThis is a good family restaurant. Lots of variety on the menu and the ambience is interesting and varied, depending on which level and dining room. The creekside deck is also nice on a warm day.
Best sushi place in town. It's teeny and requires advance reservations. The sushi bar is first come first serve so you can give it a go if you aren't able to make reservations.
78 locals recommend
Sushi In the Raw
135 Spring StBest sushi place in town. It's teeny and requires advance reservations. The sushi bar is first come first serve so you can give it a go if you aren't able to make reservations.
Try the orange sunshine. Sooo good! very warming, especially on a fall day.
14 locals recommend
The Curly Wolf | Espresso House
233 Broad StTry the orange sunshine. Sooo good! very warming, especially on a fall day.
The other canine-named espresso place in town. I love the back deck. Hand-poured sodas are also tasty.
15 locals recommend
FoxHound Espresso & Coffee Broaster
317 Spring StThe other canine-named espresso place in town. I love the back deck. Hand-poured sodas are also tasty.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great live music, good place to watch sporting events and they even have decent bar food.
49 locals recommend
Crazy Horse Saloon and Grill
230 Commercial StGreat live music, good place to watch sporting events and they even have decent bar food.
High end bar. Often feature guest bartenders from the Bay Area and elsewhere.
91 locals recommend
Golden Era
309 Broad StHigh end bar. Often feature guest bartenders from the Bay Area and elsewhere.
This wine bar closes at 7 but if you can snag the armchairs in the window, it's a relaxing pre-dinner stop and the wine is really good.
10 locals recommend
Szabo Vineyards
316 Broad StreetThis wine bar closes at 7 but if you can snag the armchairs in the window, it's a relaxing pre-dinner stop and the wine is really good.
Arts & Culture
Miners Foundry Cultural Center
325 Spring StLots of events occur here year round.
Everything Else
An amazing trail just steps away From the house. Ask your hosts for some suggested routes.
15 locals recommend
Deer Creek Tribute Trail
Deer Creek Tribute TrailAn amazing trail just steps away From the house. Ask your hosts for some suggested routes.
Essentials
The coop is about a 10-minute drive From your accommodations. The food is fresh and they source from many local farmers. The deli and prepared foods are also really good.
93 locals recommend
BriarPatch Food Co-op
290 Sierra College DrThe coop is about a 10-minute drive From your accommodations. The food is fresh and they source from many local farmers. The deli and prepared foods are also really good.
The closest good, all around grocery store. It also serves as a bit of a mercantile. It's locally owned and has been in business a long time.
59 locals recommend
SPD Market
735 Zion StThe closest good, all around grocery store. It also serves as a bit of a mercantile. It's locally owned and has been in business a long time.
This little market in downtown is a good place to pick up an item or two. The vegetarian samosas at the deli are really good.
Spring Street Market & Deli
115 S Pine StThis little market in downtown is a good place to pick up an item or two. The vegetarian samosas at the deli are really good.