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Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar

4.4
4.4
676 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood 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 Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–20:00 Sun 16:00–20:00
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Area
    Nevada City
  • Parking details
    Public lot Available on Commercial Street.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Monday - Wednesday Enjoy 20% Off Drinks

    11 Feb 2025 - 31 July 2025
    Mon - Wed - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Need a midweek pick-me-up? 🍸 Come to Friar Tuck’s and enjoy 20% off all drinks Monday through Wednesday! From handcrafted cocktails to your favorite local brews, we’ve got something to sip and savor. 🥂 Why wait for the weekend? Treat yourself to a little happiness today!

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What 676 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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar offers a charming dining experience in Nevada City, with a "wonderful local" atmosphere and consistently "excellent" food. Guests rave about the "superb" service and the delightful live music. While some find the menu limited, the standout dishes, such as the salmon and baked brie, keep patrons coming back for more. The historic ambiance and attentive staff, including owner Ken, make it a must-visit for special occasions or a night out.
676 Reviews
  1. Dave

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food but price was on the higher side. Drinks were good and entertainment was great !

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  2. carola

    Sacramento8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was my anniversary. They treated us so great! The special was Lazagna. Very good! I am not sure what was going on in the bar music wise, but it sounded like bad keroke. We got quite a giggle about it. Was glad when they went on a break. The pumpkin martini was really good!

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  3. Jim

    Tahoe12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a brilliant restaurant in the heart of the iconic Nevada City District. The food is always innovative and excellent. The service is very good. It is a great place if you want a superb meal in a quaint location.

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  4. Jessica

    Tahoe3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the salmon, excellent, and the others had the veggie lasagne,very good. The live music in the bar area gave a good vibe and wasn’t too loud. Staff was pleasant and attentive. Great drinks too!

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    Yosemite3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening, we had dinner in the bar. Great service, food and live acoustic music. Great variety of food items to choose from on the menu.

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  6. Jim

    Tahoe12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an excellent restaurant. It was an outstanding dining experience. The food was spectacular, and the service was superb. Owner, Ken, is always there to greet and welcome you. You cannot go wrong here. Also experience Ethan who is always there to make sure it is an extraordinary experience.

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  7. Jim

    Tahoe12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great place for a meal. The food is excellent, and the menu is very appealing. You really cannot go wrong here. This is always a great meal.

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  8. Kevin

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friar Tuck's is a wonderful local restaurant for us, and the first place we think of when we want to go out for an occasion. They decor is varied enough that it feels like there are separate "areas" within the restaurant, and the bar conveniently does not intrude in any way. They've had live music each time we've been there, and the food is always delicious. You won't go hungry!

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  9. Justin VIP

    Sacramento6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    They were really busy but ran out of standard menu items way too soon. No filets, no potatoes mashed which came with almost every dish. I think the chef or manager wasn’t prepared properly.

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  10. Samuel

    Tahoe7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, but individual tables were uncomfortably close together, waitstaff were almost running into each other.

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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 676 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.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar

111 N Pine Street, Nevada City, CA 95959

Additional information

  • Area
    Nevada City
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–20:00 Sun 16:00–20:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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