Food & Nightlife
Eating Out
There are over 50 different eateries in the valley, so one is spoilt for choice. Here are a few options.
Mamasake is a local favourite and serves ‘California style’ Japanese. In other words, don’t expect the quality Japanese food that powderhounds have come to enjoy in
Niseko,
Furano and
Hakuba. The ‘Mamas Balls’ are good, but most serves tend to be very small for the price.
Soupa is great for cheap grilled cheese sandwich varieties as well as soups (obviously!).
Sandy’s Pub at the Resort at Squaw Creek has well priced delicious American pub fare and a primo selection of brews, wine and spirits.
The Auld Dubliner is an attempt at an Irish Bar. Whilst the atmosphere is good, the taste of the Guinness is NQR and the food is rather ordinary.
The Blue Coyote has a reasonably priced selection of American nosh, and a wide beer selection.
The nearby towns of Truckee and Tahoe City also have a range of restaurants.
Bars & Nightlife
High Camp has some watering holes for those inclined to drink at elevation. The Ice Bar is possibly the highlight of this area.
The Village is replete of bars. Après is popular at Le Chamois (classic Squaw watering hole), Sundeck Tavern, 22 – Twenty Two, the Blue Coyote and the Auld Dubliner.
A lovely (quiet) après location is at the base of the Squaw Creek triple chair in the
Resort at Squaw Creek complex. The outdoor deck comes complete with fireplaces, gas heaters, lounges and a good range of beers (see
review of Resort at Squaw Creek.)
Nightlife in Squaw could be defined as tame to non-existent. Le Chamois has the booze flowing 'til the wee hours as do a few other pubs, but keep your expectations low.