Top 15 Affordable Restaurants in Nevada City, CA

A C This venue beautifully weaves together the rich history of Nevada City with a fresh, innovative spirit. The atmosphere is warm and distinctive, and the food was delicious.

Melissa Kinzer Food was absolutely awesome. We are very critical when it comes to this type of food. The service was good and food came out fast fresh and hot with amazing flavor.

Mark Savella Growing up in the Bay Area and waiting in those long lines in San Francisco and San Jose, this spot really knows how to do ramen right! I tried the Tantan Style Ramen and swapped the pork for Kaarage Chicken, and let me tell you, it was amazing. I love pork too, and I can only imagine it would’ve been awesome, but since it doesnt sit well with me, I went with the chicken instead. The broth was super flavorful, and everything just hit the spot. You can really tell they put a ton of love into that 17-hour bone broth. One of the reviews on here said the broth was flavorless & the noodles were mushy, but I had the complete opposite experience. The noodles were golden, with the perfect consistency for slurping. The chicken was also golden and crispy on the outside but juicy on the inside. The staff was super friendly, and the place had a cute, cozy vibe with an industrial twist. I loved checking out the local artwork on the walls. Overall, you’ve got to try this ramen place out. You definitely won’t regret it!

Mena Bekhor If you want to feel like you’re eating at your grandma’s house who is also a organic farmer and loves unique seasonal plates and cozy asian dishes, come here! Been love at first glance since the first time i tried their tantan ramen. The perfect balance between healthy and delicious!

Raybies Flynn Great food and good, pleasant service. Im not religious, so the Christian decor is a bit much for me. I prefer artwork on walls, over scriptures, but hey, it isnt my business.

Tire Squad Absolutely love this place! always fresh and full of flavor, and the atmosphere is so cozy and welcoming. The staff are super friendly and always happy to recommend something new. My go-to spot for relaxing or catching up with friends

Faith Menig Excellent food as always! Everything keeps getting better and I love all the new menu items. Service (Belle) was stellar and the atmosphere is modern and elegant! The Cowboy Sashimi was out of this world, all of the sauces are unique and delicious, and I love that they have vegan and vegetarian options too, something for everyone! Ill be back next week, and the week after and so on!! ❤️

Jamie B Took my partner here today for fathers day breakfast for the first time and we were absolutely blown away. The food is incredible and perfect portion. We ordered the classic eggs benedict, country fried steak and eggs and shared a fruit crepe. We are always on the search for the best eggs bennie and country fried steak and this place tops the charts. The gravy is to die for and even has a little kick to it. The food takes a bit to come out, but it is definitely worth the wait. The atmosphere is homey and casual and there is an open kitchen concept to watch the food cook. The service is so friendly and welcoming. Definitely recommended and we will be back!

Kevin Hart Hands down the best sushi Ive had in a very very long time. I would have never ordered an entire fish head but the Hawaiian Jack is unbelievably good. And so is every single thing else in the menu Ive ever had. And dont skip on the shooters!

Eliana Camargo They have gluten free bread! Two types, a square one for sandwiches and a bun for hamburgers. Plus they had some gluten free bakery products that I didnt try. The food was good :)

D. Perkio Its a hometown bar that serves good food. The Bar was a hopping place. You could see there were a lot of locals enjoying their drinks while watching a game on TV. Country music was playing in the background. We opted for a couple of burgers, with fries and onion rings. The burgers were tasty with all the fixings, the fries were hot and plentiful and the Onion rings were perfectly crispy. There are not of restaurant choices in the area. This one does have a pool table, pinball game, toy claw machine and a clean atmosphere. If you like a hometown bar feel with excellent service give this place a try.

Jessica Orlandi Im a local but I finally made my way over here and they did pizza justice!! This food was delicious from the first bite - I got a Great-Grandma, New Yorker and Maui Wowwie to try a few. 10/10 would come again.

Karen Rosenthal Dinner here was such a special and memorable experience! Our server was kind enough seat us in a comfortable booth. Our server was so helpful in making suggestions. The decor and ambiance is so elegant but also warm and inviting. Food was spectacular!! We had oysters, very salad, chowder, steak and pork tenderloin. So delicious!! And the price is not exorbitant, given the quality of food. Would love to return.

Sara Carlson If I ever make it back to Nevada City to see a show I will make it a point to return to Java John’s. I know some reviewers seemed to expect a fancier atmosphere, but this place is exactly what it should be. A good restaurant with friendly service on an old historic street. We ordered the club sandwich—one of the best I have had—and pasta salad and chocolate chip cookies. Really good experience. Highly recommend.

Norma Sushi Q is hands down the best sushi I’ve ever had! I’ve lived in over 8 States, and have tried dozens of other restaurants. Try their double D. It’s a modified fox roll. It’s not on the menu, but they hang it in the kitchen.