Rustic Table Restaurant — Restaurant in Nevada City

The only restaurant located close to the Sierra Woods Lodge so we went here twice for breakfast. It was usually empty in the morning, but the service is always constantly bad and food will always come at least 20 minutes if not more after you ordered. Our server for both days was unfortunately a rude, probably racist man named Juan that has very odd and fake behavior. I don't know how to exactly picture his behavior in writing, but he would made some sarcastic remarks when we tried to call him and request for something and he would immediately changed his expression and tone into the "nice server" mode after we tried to reiterate our request. First, he would never check on us, never look at our direction, and would ignore us for so long even after we were so obviously done eating. When I called him for a check, we felt like he sort of mocked me with the way I called him. I didn't call him disrespectfully by any means, it's literally "hi? hello? excuse me? can I get a check?" (clearly I had to call him 3 times because he would just race back to his den without even checking on us) but apparently he was unhappy that some asian girl was calling him because he then said with a mocking tone and irritated face, "hello, hi, yes, excuse me, what did you want?". When I tried to ask for jams for my toast, he was like, "riiight, you want jams... yeah.. we don't offer that... but I guess if you want it... which flavor do you want..?" what the hell? which breakfast place doesn't offer jams? Phil, on the other hand, feels more genuinely nice and caring and asked us what we need and delivered us water with pleasure and does not make us feel like we are a burden, unlike that sarcastic Juan. Unfortunately, this is the only restaurant within few miles off the lodge, but if you don't stay in the lodge, I would say avoid...

7/9/22 My most recent and final review for this place.. We have been coming here for about 5 years and the food has always been amazing, but the service has been hit or miss.

Today we stopped on our way back from Tahoe for dinner. Ordering took longer than normal, but the real disappointment came when our food was served... It was packaged to go, even though we ordered in person while seated. Mind you we came here during COVID and ate on the patio, when even then food was plated. We we're here just 3 weeks earlier and Reuben helped us without incident. We were told It was policy to package all food to go. WHY THE CHANGE?

1/16/21 another great trip and great food.. Plus the weather is warm enough to enjoy the outdoor seating..#Covidtimes

I love this place. It's actually a destination for us throughout the year.. We'll just come up for lunch, but there's also a lodge attached to the property, so you can make it a weekend get away.. Since it's so close to donner lake.. Only 30 minutes..

The lodge has a great outdoor space with fire pit. Absolute perfection.

As for the food.. Everything is great. I love all the veg options and fresh baked goods too. Fresh good food in a...

You've read the reviews. AnG are joining The Rustic Table Revival. Let's face it. You go to a hotel, motel, lodge, and you see the diner or restaurant, and you automatically think,"Meh." There's nowhere else to eat, so they got you. When we walk in, there's beautiful worship music playing. Christian or not, it just sets a postive mood. It's quaint. Maybe 8 tables. We ordered two lattes to start because it's cold, right? Right. G has a vanilla latte and A has a sugar free Vanilla due to dietary restrictions. Perfect lattes. G ordered a 6 slice grilled cheese with a half plate of fried. A orders a Chipotle Mayo Chicken Sandwich with fries as well. All this plus tip, 40.00. G, in an effort to maintain her girlish figure, rarely thinks a meal ahead. But she's straight jonesing for breakfast. We both get the Rustic breakfast at 7:30 in the morning. We're full until 3:30 later. Here's the kicker. Noah served us lunch and then breakfast, while manning the coffee bar. This dude is providing premium service from dark to dark. TIP this man well over his 20%. He's why tip culture exists if you ever wonder. The lodge, the restaurant; it...