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22 Bistro
Category: Restaurants American (New) American (New) [Edit]
1995 Squaw Valley RdSte 11
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 584-6170
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Touristy
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
33 reviews for 22 Bistro
Review Highlights
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"Kobe beef burger and sweet potato fries." In 4 reviews -
"...be nice for a special dinner, but apres ski snacks and beer." In 3 reviews -
"...definitely go back just to try the Potato Bacon Donut Holes." In 3 reviews
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33 reviews in English
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Review from Jack S.
Martinez, CA
4/25/2012
We were here this past SAT on what had to be the nicest day of the year. We were looking for a bite, and the menu looked to fit the bill just fine. We had a late lunch and were all starving, so we loaded up (on too many) apps. We had the poke stack ( I was stuffing my face with other stuff, so I didn't try it) but the wife and kids liked it. The crab nachos were lite and tasty, and the bacon doughnut holes were simply amazing (not to mention you could get a pint of PBR and an order of them on special for $7 I think).
I had the Thai shrimp soup bowl that was great - the soup very flavorful and the shrimp were done to perfection. My brother had the jalapeno mac, which he said was good. My wife had the risotto, which I thought was just OK (mine is better!). One kid had the chicken strips (standard, but pretty good) and the other had the slider (also standard but good).
The only drawback was it was on the pricey side, or maybe it all just added up - I think we dropped a buck 20 for lunch for 3 adults, 2 kids, but I guess I should expect that for Squaw.
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Review from Martin G.
San Diego, CA
4/15/2012
Food was great, service was awful. We had six people and it wasn't busy at all. It took 45 min for food to come out and it came out so staggered that the half the people at our table were mostly finished with their meal before others received their food.
Note: if you order the kids "Buttered Pasta", be sure to tell them to hold the cheese if your child is not a Parmesan fan.
We skied her for six days and never returned after the first day because we didn't want to waste that much time eating instead of skiing! -
Review from Bryan M.
San Francisco, CA
4/12/2012
This Review is for The Slot because 1. I did not find it on Yelp and 2. we all know that 22 gets 5 stars.
When all the families are drinking their hot totties the others are at the slot. taking shotskis, drinking tiny mickeys, pbr's, and PRARIE FIRES. Come here to wind down or get geared up to pass out at 9pm so you can have 1st chair at kt. These guys do it right, treat their patrons like family and have a damn great establishment. -
Review from Xuan-Thu F.
Reno, NV
4/28/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Shrimp Thai noodle bowl with a sizzle of spice & basil sauce is incredible. Lite on the stomach for eager, no stop no cops skiing at Squaw! Great views too!
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Review from Shirleyanne Z.
San Francisco, CA
I love this place. It's near the lifts and it's a perfect way to start and end a day of shredding. (Well, you start buzzed if you stop by this place around lunchtime before you hit the slopes).
The Tower 16 Tuna ($13) was so delicious. This is officially my fave at this spot. It was gone in literally minutes. Think of the best make out session of your life that ended in minutes...you wanna get more but you don't want to seem eager to shed your clothes. In this case, your wallet doesn't want to be too eager to shed some cash. The tuna was fresh (I was pleasantly surprised) and the wonton crisps were perfectly crispy. I loved the touch of sesame flavor in the dressing that they used for the tuna. I didn't love the price for the amount of tuna you get. Still, I highly recommend you try this for your appetizer.
The burger was yummy. We asked for medium rare but they made it medium well. Despite that mishap, the flavor was still delicious. I wish the meat patty was a bit bigger. It's about the same size as a Jumbo Jack patty. I read "Kobe" on the menu so I expected a thicker and more tender burger patty. Yelper Sheeple recomendations were right: definitely get the burger with sweet potato fries. Somehow the fries mesh well with the flavor of the burger. I was also a big fan of the ketchup. Loverboy thinks it was too sweet but I liked the "homemade" taste to it. He preferred dipping the fries in their lemon aioli and ranch dressing.
The bartenders were super efficient. I liked how they were chill and friendly. Both bartender ladies were cute too (in case you single boys are out for some eye candy after a nice day of riding the powpow or Cali-concrete). Food was served quickly. They checked on us a couple times and made sure my Diet Coke glass was never empty. They even let Loverboy change the channel so he can watch the NBA game.
We will definitely be back. We just have to make sure our budget is on point because this place is pricey. -
Review from Ash P.
3/14/2012
Poor service. I came here with my husband and my 10 month old son. They seated us and brought us a high chair and we sat for 15 mins or longer looking at the menu waiting for someone to take our drink order. I don't think it should have taken as long as it did for someone to come by. While we were waiting, the table behind us complained to the wait staff and they were promptly served but no one said ANYTHING to us. No one ever showed up and by this time my baby was not happy so we got up and left.
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Review from Cindy T.
3/8/2012
This is a cool spot to grab lunch. They offer a bunch of social plates to share. The fried rice covered fried shrimps with chili dipping sauce was good. The donut holes, not so much. I'd skip those. Get the sweet potato fries! Love the jalepeno ketcup. For my entree, I chose a steak udon noodle salad which was light and refreshing. The rest of the party ordered burgers and they all seemed to enjoy them.
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Review from Kara S.
This rating is exclusively for the food. Yes, I'm shooting an accusatory stare at your Mr. Bartender.
He's less attentive than an autistic boyfriend. Jeezsh. What's a girl gotta do to get a water refill?! Anyway food and location can't be beat. So many outdoor fire pits to relax by with friends after a long day on the slopes.
I STRONGLY recommend the japapeno bacon mac 'n cheese. The potatoe "doughnuts" are interesting but lack flavor. -
Review from Tammi G.
Roseville, CA
3/14/2012
Great place... awesome food, wonderful service! Amy(not sure of spelling) was our waitress and she was AWESOME! I would go back most definitely (especially for the mashed potato bacon donut holes with gravy dipping sauce- LEGIT!)
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Review from mitch F.
San Francisco, CA
12/7/2011
I went there twice in two days (12/4; 12/5) for lunch and had a great experience both times.
First the food was really good, well prepared and creative. I even wanted to go to the kitchen and thanks the chef and the staff personally but didn't want to bother them.
We had the Onion Soup, Basa BLT and Chicken Sando. Good Job on the BLT and well done for the Chicken Sando, the cooking was perfect.
The service was very nice. I don't know the name of the girl who took care of us on Sunday but she was very sweet and helpful. On Monday we went inside to seat at the bar and our bartender was Alex. He was very friendly and took really good care of us.
I think the prices are reasonable and I will definitely make this spot my favorite. -
Review from Jason B.
West Sacramento, CA
2/28/2012 1 Check-in Here
A great apres spot! Right in the village at Squaw, great beers and food at a great price, ESPECIALLY for a world class resort.
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Review from Reena R.
Corte Madera, CA
5/16/2011
This place is good... just a little posh for my taste! We did appetizers and beer for 3 basically... and it ended up over $55 before tip. Food was good, limited beer choices (end of the season, right now). We had their beets and sweet potato fries - both tasted great. Loved the curry dipping sauce for the fries. Service was good, too.
Would be nice for a special dinner, but apres ski snacks and beer... I would try elsewhere. -
Review from JP T.
4/11/2011
It's hard to expect good food at ski resort villages, especially at a good price. Twenty-two meets one of those expectations. The food was pretty good and "gourmet" compared to what you would usually find at places like this. However, for the amount of food you get, the portions are not very generous. After a day of boarding, I want to chow down, as I have not really eaten much all day (why waste the money I paid for a lift ticket eating away, when I can store snacks in my pocket and board all day?!?!), but instead of the usual pizza or pub food, this place looked like a nice change.
I was right about the change, as the menu was fancier than I was accustomed to seeing, but for the prices of an entree, which average around $20, I was expecting a little bit more food.
We tried the shrimp tostadas for an appetizer, which were $9 for 3 small tortillas with barely any shrimp and a lot of cole slaw. Rip off. Skip this. I had the bison meatloaf as my entree, which was good, but the piece of meatloaf was about the size of 2 brownies and barely made a dent in my stomach. It was servied with diced root veggies and mashed potatoes. The dish was good, but not enough! My friend had the jalapeno bacon mac and cheese, which was probably one of their better items since every busboy that came by with water or to pick up our plates asked him about it and said it was their fave. haha. It was delicious, I admit. Not too cheesy, with a hint of spiciness and decent size bits of bacon. It was a bit rich so I could see how it was a side item, but somehow my buddy finished the entire plate. Possibly because skiing/boarding all day causes massive hunger? haha.
I dont know if I would come back here again unless I was not starving to death. The other restaurants in the village dont seem that great either, but I guess beggars cant be choosers. -
Review from Monica S.
San Francisco, CA
5/1/2011
Excellent place for apres skiing drinks and yummy bites.. the tuna tower is amazing.. Sweet potato fries, the best!! Not sure I loved the crab nachos - they were ok..
Bartender wasn't very friendly so my 4 stars is only for the food! mmm going back for lunch today! -
Review from Kyle R.
White Lake, MI
5/5/2011
First impression was good. The place has a great ambiance for nice night out right at the base of the mountain.
The menu has a good selection of items. The food was good but nothing too special. Where this place really lacks is the service and prices. The waiter we had continually forgot about us and our overpriced meal.
Last impression not so good. If we are going to pay for good food, we expect service that's at least up to par. -
Review from S C.
Truckee, CA
Updated - 1/22/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Just went back for the first time in a year and the bacon doughnut holes did not disappoint.
I also want to commend the menu, it is full of comfort food with a healthy and gourmet twist which fits apres ski perfectly.
The bar was over crowded with NFL watchers, but they sat us immediately in the back and we got great service.Listed in: Truckee Recommendations
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Review from Shiho F.
Carmel by the Sea, CA
1/13/2009
Lunch:
3 stars
Twenty-Two bistro is conveniently located on the base of the mountain and since we were staying at the Villages at Squaw we stopped in on our way back to our room.
At first I didn't care for the inside decor of this restaurant and wasn't too impressed by this new bistro. The hostess was flustered at lunch although the place wasn't balls to the walls packed. It was a beautiful day out and a crappy day to be on the slopes (way too icy) so we thought we would take a lounging lunch.
The menu is not centrally themed but is pretty global and will catch you by surprise. Their Asian-esque salad with steak and noodles stood out which consisted of udon noodles, steak, mango, avocado, peanuts mixed with a hint of basil and mint. A little too much going on for me but I saw a handful of people ordering this interesting ensalada.
I saw the Cuban Sandwich which had the basics with ham, swiss cheese and pickles but the Kurobuta pork caught my attention so I gave it a whirl. You have the option to get a side of salad or homemade chips and I opted for the chips. Not bad.
One of my friends ordered the Cobb (I think) and it didn't look out of the ordinary. It was served with a Lemon-Thyme Vinaigrette. My other friend also ordered the Cuban Sandwich and loved it. I thought it was "ok" as one of my favorite restaurant when I lived in Denver was Cuba Cuba where they bread was flown in from Miami (close enough to Cuba). So apparently I'm picky when it comes to Cuban Sandwiches.
I was however a huge fan of the Sweet Potato Fries which were served with 3 different dipping sauces. One curry based, Jalapeno infused Ketchup and one creamy looking Aioli. The fries were thin and fried to perfection. Definitely the highlight of our meal.
Apres Ski:
3 stars
We stopped in for a few drinks around 4pm and this place was one of the more happening spots. Le Chamois was packed with a young beer drinking crowd but Twenty-Two was more my style, older crowd pounding shots, Irish Coffees, Hot Toddies and downing Lemon Drops.
Lemon drops were a bit on the sweeter side but I tried the Patron Margarita my friend ordered and it was nice. The house Chardonnay (4 Bears) was surprisingly tasty - a refreshing buttery Chard.
I would definitely go back just to try the Potato Bacon Donut Holes. Overall Chef Billy McCullough (who is on board with the Slow Food Movement) has created a solid and interesting menu which will keep customers content. I recommend sitting outside on a nice day as the high bar tables are not very comfortable when you have your ski boots on (they also have semi-booth like sitting too). -
Review from Celeste S.
El Granada, CA
8/23/2009
Ate here today for a late lunch. We walked around the Village at Squaw and checked all the menus - this place won out for the day. Although I think it's because they had $5.00 Sangria today :)
A friend and I shared the Ahi tuna BLT and a side of macaroni and cheese. Both were yummy. I preferred the mac & cheese - quite delicious. Another friend got the burger and said it was very good. My husband also got the Ahi tuna BLT and said it was good but that he preferred the one at The Plumpjack Cafe. But they had many things on their menu that I would try on other visits. The appetizer menu was chock full of nummy-looking things!
We sat outside as we had our 2 dogs with us. Our view was of the mountain - very pretty and relaxing. Another plus is that their prices were very reasonable. The waitress also brought over some water for the buds (and us too!) without being asked.
The best part was that our waitress said they had an over-cooked burger patty from someone's order and offered to us for the dogs. She brought it out cut in half on 2 plates. The buds were SO happy. They vote to eat here every weekend :)
So for food I would probably go 3 - 3.5 stars but the extra attention given to my dogs puts them into 4 territory for sure :) -
Review from Corey K.
Danville, CA
8/25/2011
The mac n' cheese is AMAZING!
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Review from Gina F.
San Jose, CA
1/10/2012
Really good burgers. Although they come with potato chips, which I thought was weird. Staff was fine. Was a bit pricey, but the food was good, so it's okay.
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Review from Tri V.
2/21/2011
I walked in there with my gf one snowy evening. The hostess was eating her dinner and we were standing there for an awkward moment which made us think people seat themselves. So we walked over to an open area of tables and some other girl walked up with menus. She asked "Do you guys have a party of more than 5?" We said "no". "Then let me seat you" she said. (A little snooty are we?) She ended up seating us at a tiny table in a corridor.
It's whatever. I didn't let that bother me and I understand that most of the locals are hippies. So we looked at our menus and ordered. The time it took was a little longer than usual but no biggie. I ordered a vodka pineapple and my gf ordered a mai tai. When the drinks came, I tasted it after the waiter left and it was disgusting. I was cool about it though, when the waiter came back I asked if they were out of pineapple or something because it tasted like really sour orange juice. The waiter said "you ordered grapefruit and vodka". I said "no, I asked for pineapple and vodka". My gf even repeated it to him when she ordered her mai tai. The waiter stood there for a moment perplexed and then took my drink away. WTF?! First of all, who the hell orders grapefruit and vodka that is just nasty. Second, why the hell are you going to argue with me about what I ordered? Its not that hard making a pineapple vodka.
The food is incredibly overpriced. The portions are small. We got our check and there was like an extra $6 in resort fees and federal taxes on top of sales tax. WTF?! They never charged us any of that at the other restaurants at the village. Whatever, horrible experience, never coming back.Listed in: Where food and/or people just…
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Review from Emily M.
Salinas, CA
1/27/2011
Kobe beef burger and sweet potato fries......UH-mazing!!! I also loved the setup of this place. My friend and I came to check out 22 after a friend recommended it and it was fabulous!! We sat at the bar for lunch and both ordered burgers. Everything looked so good we had a tough time deciding so we threw in the hummus and the dough nut holes....mmmm yummy. The staff was friendly and welcoming but the bartender was great! I believe his name was Brent....he makes an amazing cocktail! This was a wonderful experience and I will most definitely be coming back!!
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Review from Alan M.
San Mateo, CA
4/19/2011
My experience has been that food at ski resorts is generally poor quality. I was pleasantly surprised by 22. The food was tasty, creative and well presented. The service was good as was the general vibe of the place. The prices were fair given what you get and the location in a major ski resort.
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Review from AJ G.
Encinitas, CA
2/22/2012
A pretty terrible snow season is certainly a challenge for effective staffing at a ski resort. Over President's weekend this year we found Bistro 22 to have tons of vacant tables with no ability to seat them. The result was ambiguous answers from the hostess as to their ability to have my me, my wife and two kids in chairs at a table even though there was clearly tons of availability. Nevetherless, they didn't fuss when we just selected an empty table in a busy area being serviced by a waiter. These kids (sorry, young adults) are just trying to make a living at Squaw in exchange for a pass to the mountain. I don't hold the lack of coordinated service against them. For all the lack of any apparent management, everyone seemed relatively nice. My note is primarily meant to serve as a warning over one item on the menu, The chili con carne is delicious. Yet it also twisted my guts for about 12 hours each time I ate it (twice). Just be careful. Maybe it's just me, but the pain and extended periods on the can are not worth the tasty, tiny, overpriced bowl of chili. Best of luck......
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Review from Justine G.
Manhattan, NY
8/15/2010
OMG, this place was really good and I wasn't expecting it to be! The menu was decent, but my boyfriend and I split the thai lettuce rolls (amazing!) and the bacon cheeseburger -- the meat on the burger was juicy and delicious and the bun was toasted perfection. Now, I only do bacon cheeseburgers every now and then, but this one was oh so worth it. We also had the fries which were incredible, no exaggeration probably the best I've ever had. That topped with the different mayos, including a chipotle ketchup, aglio olio and curry mayo were a creative touch to an otherwise straightforward dish. The lettuce rolls were really spectacular, definitely try them!
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Review from Des D.
Corte Madera, CA
8/30/2010
Nice mixture of items on the menu. Consistently good food, nice portions and value for the money. Beer and wine selection pretty much has what you want for a quick drop in.
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Review from Ryan D.
Sacramento, CA
1/8/2011
Weakest poored cocktails in the village, food is way overpriced. Finished half of our cocktails and walked out...wont be back anytime soon
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Review from Patricia S.
Auburn, CA
4/16/2009
After an epic day of boarding at Squaw Valley, Twenty-Two Bistro was a hit. I usually don't like sweet potato,but the fries were delicious. I also ordered the kobe beef sliders,very tasty. It wasn't too busy,yet the waitress seemed to overlook our table. I was about to walk out of the patio area when she finally took our order.I'll give it another chance the next time I go boarding.
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Review from Brent A.
Santa Monica, CA
7/29/2009
Great service, very accomodating, good food. Ahi BLT was amazing.
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Review from Ally M.
San Francisco, CA
1/19/2009
My Boyfriend and I ate here for dinner on our last night at Squaw Valley. After the meal, we both wished we had gone there earlier in the trip. We would have definitely gone more than once and will most definitely go back.
Our dinner was wonderful. The Bistro uses fresh & local ingredients... from farm to table. The menu was delightfully unique specializing in small plates to share.
For starters, we ordered the Plantain chips with Avocado Salsa and the Mushroom risotto cakes. Both were yummy. The Risotto cakes were especially sinful.
The main course, we ordered the Crab Cake Sliders and the Kobe style beef Sliders. The crab was very fresh and perfectly seasoned... not too much bread. My Boyfriend loved the Beef sliders. Both were served with a delicious sauce and fresh greens. We also had an order of the green beans, which were perfectly crisp and buttery.
After dinner, we bellied up to the bar for some drinks. They have a nice selection of beers on tap and a full liquor bar. If you go for a drink, make sure to chat with Jon the Bartender. He's a very cool guy and is always up for good conversation.
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Review from Marissa S.
San Francisco, CA
1/17/2011
The friendliest service, and with out a doubt the best food you will find in Squaw Valley for the price. The bartenders pour every drink you can imagine and the wine list is very extensive. Try the Bison Meatloaf and the Snow Crab nachos. The patio is really nice on sunny afternoons and the dinning room is cozy for dinner. If you are wondering where to have dinner in the Village, GO TO 22- you won't regret it!
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Review from Anne C.
2/13/2011
Went for dinner at twenty two to celebrate my boyfriends birthday. The service was fantastic. Our waitress Dana was super friendly, very knowledgable about the food and drinks menu. Even though sport was showing on the tv, volume was quite low in the dining area so still could talk to ya friends. Food came out quickly and was very delicious. I recommend ordering from the social plates so you can try a bit of everything. The potato donut holes were yum. So was the tuna tostada, beetroot feta salad and the apple cheesecake dessert. We will be back there again!!
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Review from L Z.
Tahoe City, CA
12/28/2010
First I would like to say that for the price the food is as good as it gets in Squaw. With everything else in the village way over priced this place gets it right. They have a nice variety of options. The atmosphere is nice and it is a prime spot for people watching out on the deck. My personal favorite is sitting at the bar having a drink from the lovely bartenders and getting some lunch. This place is a personal favorite. Easy to grab a drink and food and head back out or just lounge and forget about going back out!
