50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants South Lake Tahoe

“Food is just food trucks with pretty good food nothing to write home about tbh.The service is always incredible. The selection of beers is huge and all of them are delicious and varried. We enjoyed the blood orange ale. However I've also had the nitro cream ale and both are awesome!!!!“

“Maddie with an I-E was the most professional and courteous host I've ever had the pleasure to interact with. Rachel was also an A+ example of what you would hope to see in a hotel receptionist. I hope my sons are lucky enough to marry women as amazing as Maddie and Rachel. The hotel is amazing, and location couldn't be better. There are multiple hot tubs, a coffee bar, and brewery. You couldn't imagine a better place to say. I love this place.“

“Love this place. Best coffee near the Y. Great place to get some work done or find a unique gift for someone.Renting the conference room for work events is super easy. We've hosted work meetings there; great to be able to order coffee/drinks/food to make everyone comfortable.“

“we were waiting for our food for kind of a while, and half of our party's food came out a whole 15 minutes before everyone else's. however, they gave us a discount as an apology for the wait, and when the food did come out, it was actually quite good. nice, comfy vibe inside too.“

“For our last dinner while in South Lake Tahoe, hubby & I decided to go to Taste of Tahoe restaurant. We enjoyed our food - we ordered chicken and pork schnitzels, potato salad, hubby had one of their czech beers on tap and for dessert we ordered an apple strudel with some vanilla ice cream. Everything tasted wonderful and fresh. The owners were very sweet and we really enjoyed the atmosphere there. 5 stars for authentic food & great service ! Dakujeme“

“We have been visiting Lake Tahoe at least once a year for the past 14 years and we have breakfast or brunch at the Gateway Cafe every day. The food is consistently delicious and the staff is very friendly. One of my favorites dishes is the Cream of Mushroom special.“

“We ordered a large pizza with half Mediterranean and half Best Camp toppings, and both were absolutely delicious! The Mediterranean was my personal favorite. The service and atmosphere were fantastic as well, despite the 45-minute wait for a table, it was definitely worth it.“

“Sophie was incredible. I was attending a bachelorette party weekend and as I left to get coffee all 13 girls texted me their coffee order. As I was already there, I cautiously approached Sophie who has multiple door dash orders to complete in a timely matter, a few customers and a broken espresso machine. Sophie took my orders and had the drinks ready and made to perfection in just 10 minutes. She was extremely professional and I made sure to go back again the next day to order just three coffees because it was so good. Thank you Sophie!“

“This place is so cute and inviting. The owner/operator was so cheerful and friendly that i felt like an old friend. Had the "goat" sandwich and was blown away at how good it was. Everything was very reasonably priced. Would 100% recommend this place!!“

“This place is awesome, nickey the bartender is great. Really dog friendly. Not like other places that say dog friendly but very limited. Nickey loves the dogs, gets the fireplace going and you feel like you’re at home. Well worth the stop. Oh yeah the beer is really good too?“

“We loved this chic and friendly brewery. We were killing some time before dinner and decided to chill out here after a long day of skiing. We got there before happy hour really started. Folks were starting to trickle in so we grabbed some seats and tried their local brews. We started out with him getting the Hazy IPA and I got the Lakeview Blond. I loved it and he loved his. Next thing we know, we called the restaurant and canceled our reservation because the food here smelled so good. We caved. I had the tomato basil soup and an order of pretzels and he had the Reuben. We were SO pleased. The beer pretzel and soup combo was often. I didn't like the cheese dip - sort of tasted like chicken and not enough cheese and the mustard was seed mustard. Wish they had a nice German mustard but starving skiers are not really all that picky. My stomach said "Shut up" to my brain and my hands were on automatic tearing up those beautiful pretzels and dipping them into my soup. I'm drooling now just thinking about it. Last but not least, our server was like family. So friendly, welcoming, polite, thorough, responsive and easy on the eyes (Argentinian). By the time I left, I was ready to adopt him! So sweet to us. Thanks for a great meal after a fantastic day of spring skiing.“

“I have nothing but great things to say about this place! Supreme location, and no matter where you sit -- inside or outside -- you can see the lake. The service is beyond friendly and accommodating. The food is quality and delicious. And, the wine has never disappointed! The most recent time I went I sat outside on a chilly day, and they even gave me a blanket to keep warm! Highly recommend!“

“A definite must when spending an evening in Tahoe! The service was excellent, drinks good and atmosphere perfect. I loved their outside area that's a perfect escape if you get overwhelmed by loud groups inside. Will definitely be one of our new go-to's when in town!“

“Great beer which is the most important thing when the place is called "brewing company." I had Lakeside Caprese sandwich and my husband had a smash burger. The burger was good but my Caprese sandwich was incredible. The homemade foccacia bread reminded me of foccacia bread we had in Italy!!!! Fresh basil and tasty mazz cheese were excellent. Great job, guys!!! Better to ride the gondola and have lunch here than at any lodge at Heavenly. We will definitely go back and bring friends with us. We will convert them to fans.“

“Such an amazing place! A lot of people when we went (means it's popular) but seated quickly. People are fantastic! You don't just get one person helping you, they just bounce around helping everyone. Really cool! Food was really good. I got the Mac N Cheese (they allow you to add pizza toppings if you want!) Fun atmosphere!“

“The Cork & More team is wonderful to work with and handled our wedding catering with ease! We had about 70 guests for our reception at the Idle Hour and received so many compliments on how great the taco bar was and how kind the staff was. Karla did a great job to work within our budget and offered customized quoting for our event. I must also say that Cork & More is a fantastic place to stop for a sandwich on a normal day or for fun artisanal goodies if you're in the South Lake Tahoe area.“

“We were looking for options to grab a quick bite to eat on the way to Sierra-at-Tahoe and Tahoe Bagel came up on Yelp. It was close to where we were staying and in the direction we were traveling so we decided to give it a try based on the reviews. The place was filled but the line moved quickly. The wait for the food took longer but understandably so. I had a toasted sesame bagel with veggie cream cheese and it was excellent. Although we didn't have sandwiches on this visit, we liked that they were cooking up the ingredients on a flat top...much different than, say, a Noah's Bagels where everything is pre-made and then microwaved. Will definitely consider on future visits to South Lake Tahoe.“

“Food is Good bartenders are friendly, honestly I don't go there enough!Parking: They have plenty of parking spots, but their are times you have to park on the street behind steamersWheelchair accessibility: Yes it is wheelchair friendly ?“

“Very friendly customer service, and not to mention dog friendly, which we love. The beer is excellent and the brew master was very polite with us. I wish I had a chance to buy stickers of the brewery as I am a collector, but it just means I will have to come back to this brewery And say hello again. Highly recommend this place.“

“Please check out Pretty Odd Wieners!!! Absolutely delicious and unique dogs. We got the reuben and elote dog. So flavorful and wonderful. And the BEST customer service. Bryan and Jill were so spectacular - they have earned lifetime loyal customers. This food truck will be on the list any time we come to Tahoe. Go!“

“Nice spot for lunch with a beer or cocktail. Great staff and the owner actively walks around the restaurant checking on her guests. She closed the blinds for us because she saw the sun shining in our eyes. The food was good, and the drinks were delicious. It's worth a visit in your in SLT.“

“This place has outstanding Pizza and an awesome selection of beers ?. Always was 2nd to Lake Tahoe Pizza Company, BUT NOT ANYMORE.NEW CHAMP IN TOWN. Can't beat a slice and a brew. Pool tables are a bonus. Best vibe in South Lake Tahoe.Thanks guys!!“

“Honestly one of my favorite ice cream shops I've tried so far. I ordered the hazelnut ice cream and it was super nutty and rich in flavor- highly recommend. The service was quick and friendly and a lot of cute outdoor seating for you to enjoy with friends!“

“Visited on a Saturday right before noon. There was a waitlist and it took about 45 minutes to be seated. Service was good; our server was friendly and did not wait long for our food after ordering. Had basic breakfast; eggs, potatoes and bacon and Michelle’s Omelette which was very good. Overall good experience“

“I would recommend their pulled pork nachos, if you are hungry, or you to share. Very good. Their beef brisket was a little lean/dry for me, but has good flavor. The good news they have 4 different sauces that can be applied to the brisket if required. Their sides were flavor full and reasonable sized. Not huge, but more than most BBQ places. If back in town sometime in the future, I would definitely come back.Parking: There are limited spaces for a place this size, so parking could be challenging during busy times.“

“My husband and I took a day trip to Lake Tahoe and we happened upon South Lake Brewing Company. I like the chill and modern vibe of this place, with lots of natural light inside. They had a good selection of beer and 1 seltzer at the time. I’m giving this place 4 stars because I thought the service of the bartenders was a little lacking and I strongly disliked the seltzer I got but, it is a brewery and I felt their beers were pretty good. If you like beer, I would stop by and check this place out!“

“Hello people!!!So I tried Donut and had coffee on the go! We were there around 12-1pm. on a Tuesday. Upon entrance, it was quiet and empty, and I said to my uncle that this place doesn't seem to be good!I was actually wrong about it and want to take my statement back! Well, uncle had been there multiple times, and he disagreed with me.The guy who served us was nice and full of smiles. 5 stars for you, buddy! Should have got your name!Anyway, Uncle ordered his usual coffee and asked me what I wanted. I was confused because they had so many choices, and I asked the guy to give me your best one that is egg less.It was one of the BEST Donuts I ever had ❤️Heads-up to the pastry.See my Pic of the awesome donut and do try, and if possible, tell me how you found it!“

“We stayed in an indie king room with the bunk beds. The location can't be beat and the food (breakfast, beer garden) is quite good compared to other offerings in the area and convenient. The restaurants our particular weekend all filled up early. The kids enjoyed the hot tub and s'mores firepit. There was a wedding one night, but the hotel shut it down right at 10pm so it was quiet, and we were on the side directly above the beer garden. Biggest downsides is the walls are thin (the lady next door fell asleep with the tv on) and the heater is very loud / or not that strong. But we were there in fall so maybe it's stronger in the winter.“

“Didn't take pics of the food or bowls. Darn! This place is so good though. It's like a hidden gem. The burrito is so good and the salsa that comes with it is delicious. The açaí bowls + smoothies are so bomb as well. Yes I tired all those three items when coming here. My husband got the bowl and I got the burrito and smoothie. Will definitely be coming back when visiting Tahoe again! I recommend this place for anyone that wants something light for breakfast, the wait is a bit like 5-7 mins at lest and more time if there is a decent amount of people there.“

“We stayed within walking distance during a stay in South Lake Tahoe. I went every morning for coffee and breakfast! The golden milk latte was great. The avocado toast is something I will be trying to recreate at home because it was that good. This space is inside of the hotel and was pretty easy to find.“

“Nice place, we were well taken care of. We ordered the vegetarian burrito and the vegan sandwich.They have vegan cheese and beyond meat so it would be nice if there was a sandwich and a burrito that was completely vegan on the menu. The only vegan option at the moment is the vegetable sandwich (in the photo) which is tasty but not enough for those who are hungry.My suggestion is keep the vegetable sandwich on the menu but add some vegan options using cheese and vegan meat“

“What a cool dive bar. Pool tables, free on Monday nights.. The crowd here is low key on week nights and they have live DJs on the weekends which completely changes atmosphere! the bartender Bryan, I believe, played us in pool. Cool atmosphere… if you’re looking for a place to go to kill some time and have a good time with Authentic people, here is the place to come!“

“This place is special. Exceptional food, great service, and very reasonable prices given the surroundings. You can easily walk out with two rolls, a couple beers, and a Ramen dish for under $50. The weight staff is very pleasant and the restaurant is, immaculate.“

“Quaint little phó place, and the phó is sooo good and the staff very friendly and efficient. I haven't gotten more smiles than i did here. The broth is savory, and one can taste the spices used in the broth. I just wished i asked for more cilantro and I'm good for life! ☺️Order the coconut. It tastes wonderful and refreshing after a day by the lake!“

“Great place to chill after a day on the mountain. Came here last year as well and will every time I visit. The area outside is really nice with fires, live music, and people watching. Food is great- had the Californian (delicious) with a side salad (good portion) and the hot Toddy (warm & yummy). Also close to Heavenly square and tons of shops/ things to do. Park at Safeway.“

“Really cute local Boba Tea spot. I personally got the Fire Bear Coffee, which I had no idea what it was fully before I got it.. other than the fact that coffee anything is usually good. But... wow! It was a delicious 4 shot espresso with Boba and torched cream cheese on top. With some drizzle/spice. It was so delicious.Great location, great service, great drink, and a cute store. There was even a little section with Legos you could put on the wall and make your own art. I will definitely be back the next time I get out to Tahoe!“

“I've been eating here since I was a child. I moved out of Tahoe 7 years ago, but still go to Sprouts whenever I go back to visit. We are there twice while my sister and I were in Tahoe last weekend. Their food is as delicious and reasonably priced as ever. This will always be one of my favorites!“

“Stellar service with delicious ice cream!My husband and I had just had a bad experience trying to get some simple ice cream cones for our kids, down the road from here.We should have come to Aloha from the get-go.Ordering was quick and easy, the server was a nice, respectable lady and the ice cream was delicious!The kids got kid-sized vanilla ice cream in cups (which were actually kid-sized; not the humongous sugar bombs you get at most places) and hubby got a large container with 3 (generous) scoops which we shared. The rocky road flavour was to die for! The walnuts were waaaaay fresher than most nuts I get at the supermarket and the chocolate and vanilla flavours were excellent and fresh too.We will come here again. Thank you Aloha!“

“Dining at the Bear Moon was an experience worth mentioning. Chef Spider007 really made the BEST food I have ever eaten at this establishment. His attention to every detail of our meal and the experience we had while dining there was nothing less than magical...The food was exceptional.Thank you Spider007.......one of the greatest chefs ever.......We will definitely return .....“

“Starting with the cocktails, they are amazing. Truly hand crafted. My wife gets the refreshing Cucumber Splash, and I stay near and dear to my go to cocktail, the Kentucky Style Old Fashioned. Both are about perfect. Uber back to the cabin perfect if you have a few. We've had the burgers here. Both are delicious. Full side of fries or salad makes for a complete, but not too healthy meal. We're up in Tahoe a lot, and this is now our favorite place to go. Order at the bar, take a table and wait for the waiter or waitress to serve you. Locals- they have a special too. Ask about it!“

“Had a great experience at this place. Got a salad but wasn't a fan on the chicken on top (just my personal preference). They exchanged it for a pizza. Lesson learned, don't get salad at a pizza joint ?. They were understanding. Tht fireplace outside was great for kids. And large area for kids to play. They also have another cocktail bar next door that was amazing.“

“Back again! My husband loved this place so much when I brought him in a week ago that we drove back up from Sacramento again. He absolutely loves the gnocchi. The dense pasta with the flavorful sauce is a favorite of his. I tried the Greek burger which became the best burger I have had. It was cooked medium and came out perfect! It's lamb with grilled onions, feta cheese and a garlic mint aioli which pairs so nicely with the lamb. Such a good burger and accompanied by the fries was the perfect lunch! I was excited to learn that they have another location on the lake that we'll have to try on our next trip! Alex was fantastic and the food was amazing as always!“

“We ordered 1/2 chicken plate, pork plate, and beef burrito. The chicken was delicious, the chicken breast was flavory and very juicy! At first we thought the chicken was undercooked cause the meat was a bit pink, but the staff told us it is normal for smoked meat.The pork was not bad, soft and fully flavored. The chili on the side has a sweet and sour flavor i liked it a lot! Unfortunately, the burrito was not as ”hearty“ as it was written on the menu, overall it‘s okay.It is a bit cold in the store, and we were the only customer when we got there around 5pm. Would come back again if revisit south lake tahoe.“

“At 4PM, we couldn't find a better option than this. The cafe had limited seating, but it was sufficient for our group. We were pleasantly surprised by the generous portions of our orders, which were being prepared while we placed them. To start, we had nachos with various salsas to sample. The nachos and salsas were fresh, although we had expected the salsas to have a more salsa-like consistency rather than being like sauce or paste. Nonetheless, they were still enjoyable.The highlight of our meal was definitely the Chile Relleno. It had the perfect combination of flavors, pleasing everyone at the table so much that we ordered another plate. The seasonal veggie burrito bowl was also quite good. We were initially skeptical about the Chicken Chimichanga burrito since it was deep-fried, but it turned out to be surprisingly good, not greasy at all. However, it could have benefited from more sauce. We also tried a veggie taco and a fish taco. The veggie taco was loaded with toppings and had a delicious taste. Unfortunately, the fish taco was disappointing as it tasted mostly like deep-fried batter with no distinct fish flavor. Recommend skipping the fish taco. Aside from that, our experience at the restaurant was definitely five-star. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there and will certainly remember the Chile Relleno. We may even return specifically for that dish.“

“The food and drinks are great! Brandon (bartender) will take good care of you and has good recommendations for local spots if you’re from out of town. Chef Xavier knows what he’s doing and has some interesting takes on traditional pub fare.“

“Delicious Thai food! Both the fresh, wide noodles of Kee Mao and the Green Curry were amazing. Best restaurant of many that we ate at around Tahoe.Vegetarian options: They offer fried tofu, steamed tofu, and vegetable choices for vegetarians.Parking: Parking lot behind the restaurant.“

“Cool place, life music... fun and energetic... This was our 1st time here. The only thing was the service... host did a great job sitting us..The server could have been a bit chill with taking our order, helping with some choices... other than that, we liked the experience and recommended this restaurant. The cocktails were great, burger was very good, huge by the way... the sweet potato fries were awesome..“

“One of the best experiences I had in South Lake Tahoe. Staff went above and beyond with all my requests (sensitive stomach) and was so accommodating. Definitely must try and food was delicious. Thank you to host Lilly and our server Charity for being so sweet! ✨“

“First time here and had the most friendly and accommodating staff ever. Cool local vibe at the bar, too. Burger was insane and cooked perfectly. Don't miss the crawfish poutine (with lake tahoe crawfish!) or the gumbo. Some seriously good bites.“

“I promised the guy working here named Peppe (hope I spelled that right, sorry if I didn't Peppe, and sorry this review is a little late; was there last week) that I would leave a review. I want to say that Peppe was spot on. He really seems to love his job, and was super excited to serve us and tell us a little about Blue Dog Pizza (was in Lake Tahoe for business, so this was my first time here). A big thumbs up to Peppe! As far as the pizza is concerned, I loved the cheese, and the sauce. Fantastic. The only complaint I have would be the amount of toppings (had all the meat toppings, along with bell pepper/onions/tomatoes) that was placed on the pizza. In my opinion there was not enough to justify the cost of the pizza (I got a large that was $30.00). There was some of each topping, but not a lot. I took it back to my hotel that had a kitchen in it and added more sausage, ham, onions, etc. It was good, don't get me wrong, but for $30 I want the pizza loaded down with toppings. The only other part I didn't really care for was how the bell pepper and onion are cut. They are not diced, but rather cut in long pieces. Just a preference, as I'm sure a lot of people like theirs cut in long pieces. Would I purchase this again if I were to go back, probably not due to the lower amount of toppings on it. Was it good, absolutely. Did Peppe do a great job, absolutely! He was the main reason I decided to give it a try.“