EAT & DRINK
G R A S S
V A L L E Y
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N E V A D A
C I T Y
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A U B U R N
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N E W C A S T L E
EAT LIKE A LOCAL
DINING KEY
Breakfast
B
Lunch
L
Dinner
D
Beer/Wine Only
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Entertainment
Pet Friendly
GRASS VALLEY /
NEVADA CITY
American
BISTRO 221: L D
221 Broad St., Nevada City.
(530) 265-0221. American traditional comfort food including
fried chicken, rib-eye steaks, short ribs, pork special, mac n’
cheese, Jambalaya to name a few. High definition big screen
TV available. Open 7 days a week. Lunch 11:30-2:30 pm;
Dinner 5 pm. Local wines. Check out the menu on Facebook.
Bistro221NevadaCity.com
CIRINO'S AT MAIN STREET: B L D
213-215 W.
Main St., Grass Valley. (530) 477-6000. “The Famous Cirino
Bloody Mary”–a 32 year tradition. Mediterranean cuisine:
tapas, seafood, pastas, risotto, steaks, salads and burgers.
Awarded “Best of Restaurant” in 11 different categories. Full
menu to-go, extensive wine & beer selection, full bar. Lunch
and dinner everyday. Hosts: Jerry & Tucker Cirino.
cirinosatmainstreet.com
6 am–midnight. Senior Night Wed 3 pm–10 pm. Kids eat free
7 days a week 4–10 pm.
pm/5 pm–9:30 pm; Sat 12 pm–9:30 pm; Sun 12 pm–9:30
pm. sopathai.com
PAULETTE’S COUNTRY KITCHEN: B L 875 Sutton Way,
Grass Valley. (530) 273-4008. Home style cooking including
pancakes, waffles, omelets, sandwiches, salads, soup. Now
serving gluten free options. Made from scratch desserts. Beer
& wine, takeout available. Open Mon–Fri, 6 am–3 pm,
Sat–Sun, 7 am–3 pm. paulettescountrykitchen.com
TASTE OF THAI: L D
204 West Main St., Suite 103,
Grass Valley. (530) 274-2968. Fresh, flavorful, healthy. Dine in,
takeout, catering. Tu–Fri 11:30 am–3 pm, 5–9:30 pm.
Sat–Sun 12–9:30 pm. tasteofthaigv.com
SHIRLEY’S GRILL AT PROSPERITY LANES: B L D
420 Henderson Street, Grass Valley. (530) 274-6484.
Breakfast burritos and breakfast sandwiches, burgers, hot and
cold sandwiches, hot dogs, soup, taco salads, homemade
potato salad. Mon–Thur: 9 am–10 pm; Fri 9 am–Midnight, Sat
10 am–Midnight. prosperitylanes.com/Bar-n-Gril
SMILEY GUYS SMOKEHOUSE: L D
131
Joerschke Drive, Grass Valley. (530) 274-2933. Handmade
food, top quality ingredients, great atmosphere and 18 beers
on tap. Free pool and darts. Outdoor patio. Open Mon–Sat 11
am–8:30 pm; Sun 11 am–8 pm. Call for winter hours.
smileyguyssmokehouse.com
THE WILLO STEAKHOUSE & SALOON: D
Hwy 49 at Newtown Rd., Nevada City. (530) 265-9902. A
Nevada County institution! Choice aged hand cut steaks, fish
and chops, rib eyes (Fri/Sat), steak burgers (Mon) grilled while
you watch. Pulled pork sandwiches available Fridays. Voted
best steak year after year. Also named favorite roadhouse by
Sacramento Magazine. Dining room open 5–9 pm. Bar open
at 1 pm. thewillo.com
Asian
2 IN 1 GRILL: L D
1041 Sutton Way, Grass Valley
(530) 272-4276. Mongolian BBQ & Chinese Cuisine. Choose
from the freshest ingredients and watch while they are stir
fried on a flat top grill or select from a full Chinese menu.
Mon–Fri 11 am–9 pm; Fri 11 am–9:30 pm; Sat/Sun 11:30
am–9 pm.
HOOVER’S STEAK & LOBSTER HOUSE/NATIONAL
HOTEL: B L D
211 Broad St., Nevada City. (530)
265-4551. Continental-American. Tu–Fri 11 am–2 pm, 5:30
pm–9:30 pm. Sat Breakfast 8–11am, Lunch 11 am–3 pm,
Dinner 5:30–9:30 pm. Sun Breakfast 8–11 am, Lunch 11
am–3 pm. Full bar. thenationalhotel.com
KAIDO SUSHI & JAPANESE GRILL: D
207 W. Main
St., Grass Valley. (530) 274-0144. A local favorite in historic
downtown Grass Valley. Owner Kazu Mukai continues a long
tradition of Japanese cuisine excellence with a unique blend of
traditional and contemporary Japanese dishes. Dinner
Wed–Sun 5–9 pm. kaidosushi.com
IHOP RESTAURANT: B L
746 Taylorville Rd., Grass
Valley. (530) 272-7928. Breakfast, lunch and dinner–great
variety of soups/salads, sandwiches and steaks. Choose from
‘Simple & Fit’ options. Sun–Thurs 6 am–11 pm, Fri–Sat
SOPA THAI: L D
312-316 Commercial St, Nevada
City. (530) 470-0101. Homemade Thai cuisine in a casual
atmosphere. A little bit of tradition and an ounce of modern
cooking inspired by different regions. Open Mon–Fri 11 am–3
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N E VA D A C O U N T Y G O L D
Sopa Thai, Nevada City
Bakeries / Cafés /
Coffee
BREW BAKERS FAMILY CAFE: 154 Mill Street, Grass Valley.
(530) 272-7168. Serving TEMPLE Coffee, teas, chai. Baked
goods are made from scratch daily in house featuring scones,
cake, cupcakes, muffins, tarts, pies, etc. Open Mon–Sat, 8
am–4 pm. brewbakersgv.com
CAROLINES COFFEE ROASTERS:
Celebrating 34
years as a family-owned business. Located at 128 S. Auburn
St., Grass Valley. Open 7 days a week, with a full espresso bar,
pastries, and a grab and go breakfast/lunch menu. World class
coffee roasted on the premises; stop in any weekday morning
to see the process. Free WiFi available. (530) 273-6424.
carolinescoffee.com; facebook.com/CarolinesCoffee; Twitter
@CarolinesCoffee.
DUPRE’S BAKING CO:13459 Colfax Hwy, Grass Valley.
(530) 273-3995. Artisan Bakery with a variety of breads,
bagels, pastries, cookies, pies and coffee to go. Over 100 year
old sourdough starter. Serving local restaurants, delis, caterers,
and grocery stores since 1995. Open to the public Tu–Sat. Call
for hours. Email: [email protected]
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