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The Sawyer at Schaffer's Mill Club, Truckee, CA

The Sawyer at Schaffer's Mill Club

4.5
4.5
702 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:30
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for outdoor dining
Located in the heart of the Pinyon Pine-Juniper woodland area of the Sierra Nevada’s, elevated at 5,817 feet in the town of Truckee, resides The Sawyer at Schaffer’s Mill. With food true to the land and served by real Truckee people, The Sawyer is the perfect name for the final, most awaited addition to Schaffer’s Mill

The Sawyer is centered around an amazing indoor and outdoor bar with views of Lookout Mountain and the golf course. The restaurant features a locally crafted all-day menu with selections of shareable, freshly-prepared salads, generous sandwiches, and delicious entrees.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 16:00–20:00 Fri–Sun 14:00–20:00 Happy Hour Wed, Thu 16:00–18:00 Fri–Sun 14:00–17:00 Bar Wed–Sun 15:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (530) 214-7385
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Truckee
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wine

What 702 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Value

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Child-friendly

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Good for groups

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Neighbourhood gem

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Great for outdoor dining

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Great for scenic views

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Lively

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Sawyer at Schaffer's Mill Club offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with standout service and delicious food that keeps guests coming back. Guests rave about the "fantastic service," "great setting," and delectable dishes like the "crispy bird" and "butter cake." While occasional slow service is noted, the overall experience remains delightful.

702 Reviews
  1. Jenna

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cora was perfectly attentive. I especially value when servers don’t just bust in while we are talking but also walk by and can tune into what we need, when we need it. Teresa the bartender was engaging, offered a creative twist on our beverage we didn’t end up preferring, and she handled it perfectly. The food was exceptional. Love the new menu. The food was not only DELICIOUS, it was also presented beautifully which also added an extra touch of class. Love the Sawyer and will keep coming back.

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  2. Kathleen

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and atmosphere is very good. We have dined here many times. Last Sunday evening we had a young waitress who grew up in Truckee. She gave wonderful service and was an absolute delight to talk with. This is a great restaurant!

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  3. Jack

    Sacramento

    43 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Most everything was great on this visit except that the food quality was super disappointing!! Not up to standard we have known and loved. Service was exceptional. Cozy atmosphere for a cool fall night. We will try again in the hope that this was an anomaly.

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  4. James

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Decor, service and food was excellent. Delightful overall experience.

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  5. Wainani

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for an early dinner (5pm) and had a nice half-full restaurant. Service (Cora!) was spectacular. She was friendly, personable and attentive. Food was out of the park! Yum! We are in town for 6 days and this may need to be a two-fer. We three shared the special, pumpkin ravioli topped with braised short rib and seasonal veg, two salads (Caesar - which was meh, and wedge, which was better), and also shared the crispy bird (omg... sooooo good!). We topped the whole thing off with the most incredible butter cake ala mode. Yum. A great meal all the way around.

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  6. Chuck

    San Francisco

    49 reviews

    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great setting and great food with friendly and engaging staff. Turnaround time from placing an order to receiving a drink/food could be improved.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was good, nice location and a great experience overall.

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  8. Suzanne

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently the best quality food (and value) in Truckee! Service is always top notch. Their famous butter cake is the best dessert I’ve ever had! Thank you, Sawyer. You are my family’s go to for an excellent meal. And did I mention the view?

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  9. will

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were able to sit on the patio, and what a lovely evening for our table of four. Our waitress Carley was attentive, prompt and fun and added to our overall night. 2 of us went with the special, which was a smoked tri-tip and was delicious and I had a wonderful old-fashioned style cocktail. It was just a wonderful evening. 

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  10. Isabel

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience and food was great my only negative comment is that my waitress wasn’t very attentive.

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FAQs

The Sawyer at Schaffer's Mill Club offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (530) 214-7385.

The Sawyer at Schaffer's Mill Club is rated 4.5 stars by 702 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:30
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Sawyer at Schaffer's Mill Club

9055 Heartwood Dr, Truckee, CA 96161

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Truckee
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 16:00–20:00 Fri–Sun 14:00–20:00 Happy Hour Wed, Thu 16:00–18:00 Fri–Sun 14:00–17:00 Bar Wed–Sun 15:00–20:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wine
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