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Cottonwood Restaurant


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#17 of 66 restaurants in Truckee
  • Cuisines: American, Continental, Eclectic
  • Price range*: $10-$30
  • Address: Old Brockway Road, just off Rte. 267, 1/4 mi south of downtown, Truckee, CA 96161
  • Phone:  530-587-5711
  • Fax:  530-587-3955
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2 of 5 stars
thechick 26 contributions
Vacaville, CA
Jul 6, 2009

We arrived on July 3rd, hoping for a nice dinner and a decent view...walked in the door, walked up to the hostesss station, a man standing there, I suppose a manager...we tell him " party of 3", he says "I can seat you but not out on the deck"...so okay, no big deal, (at first). Then the hostess appears, looks... more

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1 of 5 stars
ontheroadagain25 1 contribution
north conway
Jan 8, 2009

My husband and I were very excited to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary at Cottonwood as we have heard such great things about it. Unfortunately, we were thoroughly disappointed. Even though half of the restaurant was empty, our appetizer took an exceptionally long period of time, and when it finally arrived it was not even warm. We ordered 2 glasses... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 11, 2008

They need to change there menu up a bit, but otherwise everything is great. Sit outside! more

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4 of 5 stars
mattkorey 115 contributions
San Francisco, California
Feb 17, 2008

This place has a nice ambience and is fantastic if you get a seat by the window. It can be hard to get into, so reservations are a must on the weekends. The food is sort of hit and miss. You are paying for the atmostphere. The staff are very nice and attentive. more

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5 of 5 stars
geomom01 15 contributions
Cleveland
Jan 16, 2008

Had a wonderful evening at the Cottonwood Restaurant overlooking Truckee. Our window table was ideal with a beautiful view of the historic downtown. The Venison Tenderloin was delicious and the service was perfect. Wine by the glass was a large pour for a low price...what a value. The place was cozy and there was live music in the dining room... more

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3 of 5 stars
spotcat 10 contributions
Truckee, California
Jun 17, 2006
1/2 found this review helpful

The Cottonwood has great atmosphere. The bar is cozy during the winter and the deck is wonderful during the summer. Love to hear acoustic music on the deck. The appetizers and salads are so good. The entrees are variable. more

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Cottonwood Restaurant Address

Old Brockway Road, just off Rte. 267, 1/4 mi south of downtown, Truckee, CA 96161
Tel: 530-587-5711 Fax: 530-587-3955
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.