We love to come to Cottonwood Restaurant! The service is exceptional and the ambiance and history make this spot lots of fun! On this evening, after a terrific heirloom tomato salad, we enjoyed "small plates" of pork medallions and the Tuscan meatballs -- both were...More

Should have known better than to try to have a Special Birthday Diner for six people. One really like it, one ordered a hamburger, one ordered chicken wings, one a full on meal another complained about the service. Because it was sundown, several had to...More

Most of the reviews I’ve read about Cottonwood damned with faint praise, so my wife and I weren’t expecting much other than a good view when we went tonight for dinner. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the service and the food. We...More

Cottonwood has been around for many years and always well thought of, especially by locals. Our visit last evening had been after a considerable time lapse and we were looking forward to seeing what had and hadn’t changed. Physically not much. The site overlooks the...More

The view was the best part of this place. This is a favorite restaurant of our hosts, but it was difficult to order. I found the menu limited and very pricey and nothing I really wanted... until the specials were announced. If it weren't for...More

Went back with friends after a long absence. Still a great place, terrific waiter and service - three excellent meals but one clinker - spouse ordered medium rare steak - came well done. She refuses to send a meal back - I would have but...More

Located high up on a hill overlooking the Truckee River and City by the old Hilltop Lodge (currently being torn down). Even tho it was May, there was still snow on the ground! We sat at the bar and Jason was our friendly bartender who...More

Tried the chipotle Linguini- excellent also the ahi tuna appetizer service great too. Highly recommend

A nice little restaurant on the hill overlooking the town of Truckee. a surprise find. glad we called for a table last minute on a Friday night. service is prompt and friendly food is great I had the mussels and he had steak nicely done...More

Cottonwood has it going on!! The view is beautiful, the waitstaff was attentive, and the food... WOW!! We had a lot of questions about the menu and the waiter was very knowledgeable AND patient! I will most definitely go here again... Excellent spot!