Enjoy a creatively prepared meal, fresh seafood, fabulous steaks, and many unique specialty items, the essence of California continental cuisine. Whether you choose a table by the river rock fireplace or along the curved wall cantilevered over the rushing Truckee River, the friendly, professional staff will see that your visit is a memorable one. Begin or end your evening with a visit to the River Ranch Bar. The warm, friendly atmosphere will have you feeling like a "regular" in no time, discussing places to ski, hike or tour the next day with local "experts" and fellow visitors. Or choose a table by the cozy lounge fireplace - perfect for a romantic after dinner drink.
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Operating hours change seasonally. Please call us for specific opening times. As a general rule, the restaurant and bar are open for business as follows:
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Continental Breakfast - available for River Ranch Lodge guests only
Lunch - daily on the patio in summer, weekends only in spring, fall and winter
Dinner - nightly, year round, with patio seating available in the summer
Bar (inside) - daily, year round, opening for lunch on weekends and holidays and in the late afternoon on weekdays
Bar (outside) - daily on the patio in summer
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NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF AT THE RIVER RANCH LODGE! |
Julia Walter is the new Executive Chef of the River Ranch, formerly the Chef de Cuisine at Moody's Bistro and Lounge. Walter's culinary background began at Johnson and Wale's in South Carolina, one of the nation's top culinary schools, where she graduated with high honors. Walter moved to the Truckee area in 2002, and was hired as the Sous Chef at Moody's Bistro and Lounge. As the new Chef, Walter will be changing the menu seasonally to keep up with culinary trends. Stop by the River Ranch to enjoy some new menu items! |
Subject to Change without Notice
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CAESAR SALAD
Whole leaf romaine with traditional dressing
With grilled chicken breast
With grilled Atlantic salmon
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7.95
10.95
10.95
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TRADITIONAL COBB SALAD
With bacon, blue cheese, chicken, tomatoes and egg
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11.95
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1/2 lb. ANGUS CHEESEBURGER
Served with cheddar cheese and fries
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11.95
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GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH
Pesto aioli, red bell peppers, fontina cheese and fries
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10.95
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ROCK SHRIMP TACOS
Spicy rock shrimp, flour tortillas, red pepper aioli, house made slaw, red onion and carrots
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10.95
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PORTOBELLA MUSHROOM SANDWICH
Portobella broiled with gorgonzola cheese, ortega green chiles and fries
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10.95
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RANCH STEAK SANDWICH
Grilled New York open face with wild mushroom sauce, onion strings and fries
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13.95
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CLUBHOUSE SANDWICH
Traditional club with turkey, ham, bacon and fries
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10.95
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EXTRAS
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SOUP OF THE DAY
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5.95
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HOUSE SALAD
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5.95
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BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS
Spicy Wings with traditional blue cheese dipping sauce
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9.95
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NACHOS GRANDE
With salsa, jalapenos, black beans and black olives topped with sour cream
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9.95
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FRIED CALAMARI
with a spicy cocktail sauce and tangy tarter
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10.95
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SPICY BUFFALO WINGS
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9.95
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NACHOS GRANDE
With salsa, jalapenos, black beans and black olives topped with sour cream
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9.95
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SEARED AHI TUNA
Sesame coated and served with wasabi and soy sauce
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11.95
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1/2 lb. ANGUS CHEESEBURGER
Served with cheddar cheese and fries
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10.95
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PORTOBELLA MUSHROOM SANDWICH
Gorgonzola Cheese, Ortega green chiles and fries
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10.95
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GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH
Pesto aioli, red bell peppers, fontina cheese and fries
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10.95
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RANCH STEAK SANDWICH
Grilled New York open face with wild mushroom sauce, onion strings and fries
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13.95
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RIB STACK
Roasted baby backs with an orange plum barbeque sauce
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9.95
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CAESAR SALAD
Whole leaf romaine with fresh baked croutons
With grilled chicken breast
With grilled Atlantic Salmon
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7.95
10.95
10.95
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ROCK SHRIMP TACOS
With red pepper aioli and housemade slaw
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10.95
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CHICKEN QUESADILLA
Onions, peppers, green chiles, chipotle sour cream and salsa
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8.95
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APPETIZERS
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SEARED SESAME COATED AHI TUNA
With a marinated seaweed salad and wasabi vinaigrette
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11.95
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HERB POLENTA
With sauteed spinach and heirloom tomato concasse
in a garlic-white wine broth with bleu cheese crumble
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8.95
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CHAR SU PORK ROLL
Shredded Asian style pork, slow roasted, hand wrapped
and flash fried. Served with a sweet chile dipping sauce
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9.95
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PAN FRIED CRAB CAKES
Dungeness crab with smoky aioli and micro greens
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11.95
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SOUP OF THE EVENING
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6.95
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SALADS
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ROASTED BEET SALAD
Arugula salad with toasted almonds and winter citrus tossed with a roasted shallot vinaigrette |
9.95
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CAESAR SALAD
Whole leaf romaine with traditional dressing
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7.95
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SPINACH SALAD
Fresh baby spinach tossed in an orange cranberry vinaigrette with candied walnuts and bleu cheese crumble
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9.95
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HOUSE SALAD
Mixed baby greens tossed in Apricot Dijon Vinaigrette with dried apricots and goat cheese
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6.95
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ENTREES
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SONOMA CHICKEN
Half free-range chicken, pan roasted with caramelized onions and sherry
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19.95
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ROASTED SALMON FILET
Served over sauteed bok choy and sweet onions, with citrus beurre blanc
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22.95
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DIVER SCALLOP PASTA
Fresh basil, pesto, oven dried tomatoes, toasted pinenuts,
papppardelle pasta, topped with asiago and ricotta cheese
Pappardelle pasta without scallops |
25.95
17.95
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THE RANCH RIBEYE
A 14oz boneless ribeye grilled and served with a wild mushroom demi-glace
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29.95
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PORTOBELLA MUSHROOM NAPOLEAN
Grilled marinated portabellas with mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, sauteed spinach and broiled tomatoes
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18.95
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PEPPER STEAK
Broiled New York with cracked pepper and our traditional green peppercorn sauce
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29.95
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FILET MIGNON
With California cabernet and roasted garlic sauce
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30.95
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RACK OF LAMB
Full New Zealand rack with a Dijon rub and apple, Bourbon, rosemary demi-glace
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31.95
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CROWN PORK CHOP
Panko crusted with anjou pear chutney
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23.95
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DUCK TWO WAYS
Half maple leaf farms duck with pan roasted breast and confit leg. Served with a blackberry fumet
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26.95
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BEEF SHORT RIBS
Slow braised with red wine, garlic, shallots, onions and carrots
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25.95
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FRESH FRUIT COBBLER
Warmed and served a la mode
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6.95
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CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE CAKE
Served with a raspberry compote and vanilla bean ice cream
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7.95
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CREAMY CHEESECAKE
Served with a brandied blueberry sauce with fresh berries
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6.95
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COFFEE ICE CREAM TORTE
With a chocolate chip cookie crust and a bittersweet chocolate sauce
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6.95
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SORBET OF THE DAY
Served with a homemade cookie
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4.95
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