Nevada City Restaurants

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  • 1. Lola

    $$$

    Riffing off the calculated flamboyance of its namesake, the gold-rush-era celebrity Lola Montez, the National Exchange Hotel's restaurant flirts with excess—long turquoise banquette benches, wall-mounted Persian rugs, swooping brushed-bronze lighting fixtures—yet retains its composure. The chefs show a similar knack for incorporating unexpected elements that enliven but don't undermine dishes like pan-seared salmon, fried chicken, and a double-cut pork chop.

    211 Broad St., Nevada City, California, 95959, USA
    530-362–7605

    Known For

    • Cod and smoked-salmon chowder
    • Many ingredients "organic, ethically raised, and locally sourced"
    • Weekend brunch (weekday lunch served at adjoining National Bar)
  • 2. Sushi in the Raw

    $$$

    Landlocked Nevada City might seem like an odd place for a sushi haven, but this red-walled restaurant known for offbeat items like truffle sashimi and trout, salmon, and other "shooters" in shot glasses (quail eggs, too) consistently ranks atop local "best-of" lists for Japanese cuisine. Although Sushi in the Raw changed owners and locations in 2022, the new head chef, who trained several years under his predecessor, continues to emphasize time-honored techniques and ultrafresh ingredients.

    135 Argall Way, Nevada City, California, 95959, USA
    530-478–9503

    Known For

    • Specialty rolls
    • Cooked fish head in soy marinade
    • Patio dining

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch
  • 3. Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co.

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    Baked goods, wood-fired pizzas, excellent coffee (teas and kombucha, too), and microbrews made on-site draw locals and tourists to this redbrick spot with a high, heavy-beamed open ceiling. The food's ingredients come from nearby organic sources; the beers on tap range from blond and pale ales to triple IPAs and several porters.

    211 Commercial St., Nevada City, California, 95959, USA
    530-470–8333

    Known For

    • Lunch and dinner menu changes with the seasons
    • Breads, muffins, scones, cookies, and cakes
    • Soups and salads

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues.
  • 4. Treats

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    Careworn flooring, wainscoting, and a high tin ceiling lend an old-timey feel to this ice cream shop whose house-made offerings include quirkily contemporary ones like saffron-rose pistachio and blueberry matcha gelato. Double-chocolate, vanilla-bean, strawberry, and more conventional flavors from other brands supplement the Treats selections.

    210 Main St., Nevada City, California, 95959, USA
    530-913–5819

    Known For

    • Cookies and brownies
    • Vegan options
    • Milk shakes, teas, and espresso drinks
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