The Pub at Dinner Lake

Had such a romantic experience at the pub. Our bartender September, man was he electric. Like an eel. Slithery and smooth. The other bartender, Juan Medina, smooth and brown, from Jersey I think. Love this pub. Thank you.

They have the best brisket in california hands down. A tad pricey but definitely the best that I've eaten in california 😋

Food was good, large portions, good beers and drink selection. Very small interior and on a Sunday afternoon right after fresh snow they were packed! Definitely recommend the pretzel bites. They are unique but delish!

We really liked our fish & chips and poke bowl. Great beer selection. Best egg nog I’ve ever had.

johnnie Hamel

Awesome pub! Very comfortable, great friendly service, amazing food, clean restroom.

Marie Simonetti

We really liked our fish & chips and poke bowl. Great beer selection. Best egg nog I’ve ever had.

C S

Food was good, large portions, good beers and drink selection. Very small interior and on a Sunday afternoon right after fresh snow they were packed! Definitely recommend the pretzel bites. They are unique but delish!

Mr. Glenshire

Had such a romantic experience at the pub. Our bartender September, man was he electric. Like an eel. Slithery and smooth. The other bartender, Juan Medina, smooth and brown, from Jersey I think. Love this pub. Thank you.

Great food, had the elk sausage and boneless wings. For our first bite in California we savored every bite. My only issue was with payment, since they didn’t have us paying separately from the start we all paid a third of the overall price of all our meals, which was a little inconvenient, but we enjoyed our time there. Just to note, make sure to tell them if you’re in a group that you’ll be paying separately.

Hunter Tyler

Great food, had the elk sausage and boneless wings. For our first bite in California we savored every bite. My only issue was with payment, since they didn’t have us paying separately from the start we all paid a third of the overall price of all our meals, which was a little inconvenient, but we enjoyed our time there. Just to note, make sure to tell them if you’re in a group that you’ll be paying separately.

Overall loved the vibe and the drinks, staff was a bit lacking and led to long wait times so keep that in mind if your in a rush. The appetizers were amazing! pretzel bites were tremendous 🤘

pedro nava

Overall loved the vibe and the drinks, staff was a bit lacking and led to long wait times so keep that in mind if your in a rush. The appetizers were amazing! pretzel bites were tremendous 🤘

We waited more than 40 min for the food and the meat wasn’t made well. Good things: we loved the fries!!!!!! 🍟 and the salad was awesome as well. I like the beer (hazy ipa)

The food was adequate, filled the hole and was fresh. It was not anything craveable and could use more flavor. The staff were pretty nice, though seemed stressed and already thin.

Take out this time. Mac n Cheese = $18 + tax + tip! I even wondered if it was really an entree’s Mac n cheese (not a side), Because the salad I ordered as a side for burger came in that size. But they said it was correct size. (Then the side mac n cheese would be very small😳) I ordered Clam chowder but it came in much bigger cup for $20… I also ordered beer battered prawn which was same price ($18) and it was tasty especially with sauce. Burger and lug nuts were salty. Their pricing and portion are really interesting.

The Pub at Donner Lake is not only a picturesque lakeside venue with great drinks but also a dog-friendly spot. While the food may be average, the lakeside view and refreshing beverages make it worth a visit. 🌟🍹🍔🐶

Calvin B

The Pub at Donner Lake is not only a picturesque lakeside venue with great drinks but also a dog-friendly spot. While the food may be average, the lakeside view and refreshing beverages make it worth a visit. 🌟🍹🍔🐶

Tamara Yoeli

We waited more than 40 min for the food and the meat wasn’t made well. Good things: we loved the fries!!!!!! 🍟 and the salad was awesome as well. I like the beer (hazy ipa)

Jen Dawn

The food was adequate, filled the hole and was fresh. It was not anything craveable and could use more flavor. The staff were pretty nice, though seemed stressed and already thin.

Shizuka Miyazaki

Take out this time. Mac n Cheese = $18 + tax + tip! I even wondered if it was really an entree’s Mac n cheese (not a side), Because the salad I ordered as a side for burger came in that size. But they said it was correct size. (Then the side mac n cheese would be very small😳) I ordered Clam chowder but it came in much bigger cup for $20… I also ordered beer battered prawn which was same price ($18) and it was tasty especially with sauce. Burger and lug nuts were salty. Their pricing and portion are really interesting.

Pricy sandwich but ill have to say the brisket was good. The only issue after hunger. There wasn't enough meat to feed a 5lb dog. After spending 120 bucks we had to go eat somewhere else. Stop being so stingy with your portions. No wonder business is off

Upon stumbling upon the Donner pub in Truckee, our weary party of six found solace in its welcoming doors. Quickly seated amidst the charming ambiance of what appeared to be a newly renovated establishment, our hopes were high for a much-needed respite from our arduous journey. The menu boasted a diverse selection of food and drinks, sparking excitement among our famished group. However, our enthusiasm quickly waned as the dishes arrived, revealing the true nature of our predicament. The fish, was less than fresh... A brave soul amongst us dared to sample a single bite, only to be met with unpleasant experience, that it remained untouched thereafter. The chicken, served in hues of gray and pink, bore an uncanny resemblance to the unfortunate souls lost along our tumultuous path. It was a haunting reminder of our mortality, served upon our plates. As for the Caesar salad, its "homemade dressing" boasted the inclusion of whole grain mustard, a curious addition indeed. A departure from traditional Caesar flavor if that is something you expect when taking your first bite. The brisket sandwich, intended to offer succor to our weary bodies, proved to be dry and tough, more suitable for travelling through the pass on a snowy day. Yet amidst our culinary tribulations, there was a glimmer of hope in the form of the French fries. Curled chips of potato, they were a delightful surprise, offering a brief respite from our disappointment. In a commendable display of hospitality, the staff noticed our uneaten fish and promptly removed it from our bill, a gesture that did not go unnoticed by our grateful party. Despite our culinary misfortunes, we departed the Donner pub with gratitude for the kindness of its staff amidst our trials.

The servers weren’t very friendly. I had one beer and one order of fries, and a lady came over to give me my receipt before I was ready to check out. Geez, what’s the rush to get me out? This is why California is all about hurrying people along. I wish people could just slow down. This’s why I stop going to chains restaurants or anywhere like this. I weren’t recommended coming here. The food isn’t good and expensive.

Wes Harris

Upon stumbling upon the Donner pub in Truckee, our weary party of six found solace in its welcoming doors. Quickly seated amidst the charming ambiance of what appeared to be a newly renovated establishment, our hopes were high for a much-needed respite from our arduous journey. The menu boasted a diverse selection of food and drinks, sparking excitement among our famished group. However, our enthusiasm quickly waned as the dishes arrived, revealing the true nature of our predicament. The fish, was less than fresh... A brave soul amongst us dared to sample a single bite, only to be met with unpleasant experience, that it remained untouched thereafter. The chicken, served in hues of gray and pink, bore an uncanny resemblance to the unfortunate souls lost along our tumultuous path. It was a haunting reminder of our mortality, served upon our plates. As for the Caesar salad, its "homemade dressing" boasted the inclusion of whole grain mustard, a curious addition indeed. A departure from traditional Caesar flavor if that is something you expect when taking your first bite. The brisket sandwich, intended to offer succor to our weary bodies, proved to be dry and tough, more suitable for travelling through the pass on a snowy day. Yet amidst our culinary tribulations, there was a glimmer of hope in the form of the French fries. Curled chips of potato, they were a delightful surprise, offering a brief respite from our disappointment. In a commendable display of hospitality, the staff noticed our uneaten fish and promptly removed it from our bill, a gesture that did not go unnoticed by our grateful party. Despite our culinary misfortunes, we departed the Donner pub with gratitude for the kindness of its staff amidst our trials.

Kristina Wild

The servers weren’t very friendly. I had one beer and one order of fries, and a lady came over to give me my receipt before I was ready to check out. Geez, what’s the rush to get me out? This is why California is all about hurrying people along. I wish people could just slow down. This’s why I stop going to chains restaurants or anywhere like this. I weren’t recommended coming here. The food isn’t good and expensive.

Decent beer but the food was not great. I couldn’t eat the chicken sandwich - had a strange pesto sauce (I love pesto) that tasted nasty and terrible bread. My wife’s French Dip was extra super salty and very dry. My side salad might have been edible with better dressing but was obviously a scoop from a salad bag. My wife paid the extra $3 for a Caesar and it was tiny and over-dressed. Tab for two was $100 after tip. Value maybe $30. No bueno. Will not return.

Paul Choate

Decent beer but the food was not great. I couldn’t eat the chicken sandwich - had a strange pesto sauce (I love pesto) that tasted nasty and terrible bread. My wife’s French Dip was extra super salty and very dry. My side salad might have been edible with better dressing but was obviously a scoop from a salad bag. My wife paid the extra $3 for a Caesar and it was tiny and over-dressed. Tab for two was $100 after tip. Value maybe $30. No bueno. Will not return.

The staff was nice but not well organized. The burgers, fish and chips, wings and fries are ok if you're not demanding. However this is expensive for that level of quality. You will find better food nearby, for less $$. If you're ok with the price check the bathrooms. That day one bathroom was unsanitary and should have been closed.

Samir Abbassidi

The staff was nice but not well organized. The burgers, fish and chips, wings and fries are ok if you're not demanding. However this is expensive for that level of quality. You will find better food nearby, for less $$. If you're ok with the price check the bathrooms. That day one bathroom was unsanitary and should have been closed.

M C

I was sitting outside and it was a bit hot so I decided to go in while nobody was upfront, and I sat down myself. Some short white guy that reminds me of flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers was really rude and unprofessional. As I sat there with no Customers inside he had the audacity to yell hey bud, you don’t see the sign out there It says wait to be seated. I walked right out and told them why I was walking out and none of the staff seem to even care. Horrible service specially short white guy that looks like flea from Red Hot chili peppers. The thing is, I wouldn’t even leave a bad comment like this because I’m a restaurant owner but this guy I hope he’s not the owner because that was really bad service