Restaurants in South Lake Tahoe
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“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!!!!”
“Bert's has been a fixture in the Tahoe area for over many years. The food and the service are excellent. We recently went here on a weekday for breakfast and it was outstanding. The pancakes were hot fluffy and delicious, I ordered chilaquiles con huevos and they were awesome. Even though they were busy they served us quickly and the service and food was fantastic. I would highly recommend Bert's if you're in the Tahoe area.”
“The Getaway Cafe is a small restaurant, serving breakfast and lunch, tucked in the woods off U.S. Highway 50 in Meyers, CA, in the Lake Tahoe basin. The restaurant advertises "alpine comfort cuisine" and has been voted as Lake Tahoe's best breakfast and lunch restaurant. The dining room is fairly small, comfortable, rustic and was very warm, thanks to the fireplace. As the restaurant has achieved a reputation for amazing cuisine, the dining room fills up quickly. The atmosphere is warm and friendly. You'll be seated and given a menu, and the friendly staff will treat you like family. From the "Best of the Best" section of the breakfast menu, I went with "The Morning After." Now... that was appropriate, as I'd been up since 04:00 on this Thursday morning. The menu describes this fine breakfast as, "One biscuit topped with two eggs and homemade sausage gravy, with your choice of bacon or sausage links; served with your choice of potatoes. Of course I went with hash browns for my choice of potatoes. Eggs are fried your way, and I went with sunnyside up, as eggs fried that way work well with hash brown potatoes and gravy. I chose sausage links over bacon. Oh yeah! The meal began with a large fresh, in-house baked biscuit, covered in some of the best sausage gravy in El Dorado County or wherever. The menu advertises "one" biscuit, but the "one" biscuit was large and simply did the job. The biscuit was covered with country gravy, two fried eggs were on top of the biscuit, and most of the eggs were covered in gravy. The gravy was thick, rich, seasoned with pepper, and had lots of chunks of sausage. Topping the biscuit and the eggs... this was simply an "oh my" moment! And the hash brown potatoes... I'm still thinking about them as they were as good as it gets. The hash browns were deep fried to a perfect, golden brown on the outside, and white, tender and chewy inside. I loved the amazing crispy outside, that boasted a great "crunch," and the tender inside. The chef has talent, as these hash brown potatoes are the breakfast potatoes that "foodies" dream about. Two links of sausage complimented the meal and helped to make this "The Morning After" breakfast delicious. I simply LOVED this amazing breakfast! All I can say is when you're in the Lake Tahoe Basin, and you're interested in an amazing breakfast The Getaway Cafe should be on your menu. I can't judge what is the best breakfast in the Lake Tahoe area... but I CAN say that the friendly service, the alpine atmosphere and "The Morning After" breakfast I enjoyed not only made my morning, but it made my entire day. When you're in Meyers, CA, and you're looking for an amazing breakfast or lunch, check out The Getaway Cafe. You'll love this fine alpine diner.”
“Really good tasting pizza and good service. We built our own and really liked the crust; more on the thin side and crunchy. Staff was friendly and service was fast.”
“Wow what a cool spot! Reminded me of Telluride in 91 when I walked in. Best Reuben I’ve had in a long time. Soup was bomb. There was a wait and a customer offered to let us eat at their table. Super chill!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“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!!”
“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.”
“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!”
Restaurants with Delivery
“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.”
“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!!!!”
“The best local coffee spot! Their matcha latte is unbeat! Staff is always friendly and welcoming (even when it's packed ?). I love grabbing the whole bean to brew at home too. The beans are roasted perfectly, and there's so much body and flavor! ❤️”
“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!!”
“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.”
“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!”
“Absolutely beautiful view, the food was so delicious, and the wine flights were spot on perfection. The customer service is so attentive, this definitely a must do experience!”
“Very delicious food. Appetizers were 5 star quality. Our waiter was a bit rude and full of himself. My hubby used to be friends with Dale, Scusa's founder. So he asked if he was in. The waiter barked "no"! Someone else came Along and we asked to leave a note for Dale. That person told us he had passed away. However, we were there for dinner and the dinner was excellent. We go every time we visit Tahoe!”
“Off the Hook is Tahoe local's go-to for sushi. The menu is varied with many choices, and the food is wonderful. We enjoy the atmosphere, and the staff is awesome!”
“Great service! Food was good, and fast. I had the strawberry waffles. There was 6 of us and all our food came out at the same time which is good and rare for larger groups”
“For a quick bite, this is exactly what we were looking for. I did the fish tacos. Really good and definitely enough food for a meal! The service was quick (you order at the counter) and the food was delivered quick. The dining area is clean and well decorated.”
“These are some of the best pastries I've ever had. it even tasted better than pastries in Germany, and I never thought I would find any pastries better than Germany.”
“I got a breakfast burrito and a latte to go. Wow! The breakfast burrito was stellar. Great customer service. The woman at the counter was so sweet. Highly recommend! Next time I would love to sit in. The cocktails and food looked amazing”
“We had a 745pm reservation on a Friday night. We arrived a bit early and our table was not yet ready and since the place is really small we had to wait outside and the heater was out of gas so we were out in the cold (it was raining and was 39°F) for about 10 minutes. We were asked if we wanted bread - garlic bread or another option - we ordered the garlic bread which was good when it came out warm and fresh, however, got cold easily. I do not think it is worth $10. We ordered the soft-shelled crab for our appetizer and it was amazing ! I ordered the Linguine Fra Diavolo - it had adequate amount of seafood in it, the pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and had great flavor. My boyfriend ordered the Bistecca alla Veneziana - it was a huge portion as it came with 2 steaks. The filet mignon was cooked as ordered (medium rare), however, they were not that tender but still okay. We Got the pear for dessert and this was very delicious! Servers that night, Ed and Jennifer, were nice and friendly Price is reasonable considering the size of the portions. Please note that the bill does not show an itemized list of the order - it has several lines of just prices. The place has 6 tables so make sure you call to make reservations - there is no option of doing online reservation. There is a parking lot. We will definitely return to this place the next time we visit South Lake Tahoe.”
“Sunday, March 10th: The barista in the coffee shop was very friendly. The scone was fresh and moist, and the chai tea was fantastic. Thanks for making our morning!”
“Absolutely beautiful view, the food was so delicious, and the wine flights were spot on perfection. The customer service is so attentive, this definitely a must do experience!”
“Very delicious food. Appetizers were 5 star quality. Our waiter was a bit rude and full of himself. My hubby used to be friends with Dale, Scusa's founder. So he asked if he was in. The waiter barked "no"! Someone else came Along and we asked to leave a note for Dale. That person told us he had passed away. However, we were there for dinner and the dinner was excellent. We go every time we visit Tahoe!”
“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?”
Outdoor Dining
“I came to spend time in their co-work space and have lunch. I was surprised at how delicious the vegan bean/pesto sandwich on a beet ciabatta roll was. Definitely going to be spending more time here.”
“The Getaway Cafe is a small restaurant, serving breakfast and lunch, tucked in the woods off U.S. Highway 50 in Meyers, CA, in the Lake Tahoe basin. The restaurant advertises "alpine comfort cuisine" and has been voted as Lake Tahoe's best breakfast and lunch restaurant. The dining room is fairly small, comfortable, rustic and was very warm, thanks to the fireplace. As the restaurant has achieved a reputation for amazing cuisine, the dining room fills up quickly. The atmosphere is warm and friendly. You'll be seated and given a menu, and the friendly staff will treat you like family. From the "Best of the Best" section of the breakfast menu, I went with "The Morning After." Now... that was appropriate, as I'd been up since 04:00 on this Thursday morning. The menu describes this fine breakfast as, "One biscuit topped with two eggs and homemade sausage gravy, with your choice of bacon or sausage links; served with your choice of potatoes. Of course I went with hash browns for my choice of potatoes. Eggs are fried your way, and I went with sunnyside up, as eggs fried that way work well with hash brown potatoes and gravy. I chose sausage links over bacon. Oh yeah! The meal began with a large fresh, in-house baked biscuit, covered in some of the best sausage gravy in El Dorado County or wherever. The menu advertises "one" biscuit, but the "one" biscuit was large and simply did the job. The biscuit was covered with country gravy, two fried eggs were on top of the biscuit, and most of the eggs were covered in gravy. The gravy was thick, rich, seasoned with pepper, and had lots of chunks of sausage. Topping the biscuit and the eggs... this was simply an "oh my" moment! And the hash brown potatoes... I'm still thinking about them as they were as good as it gets. The hash browns were deep fried to a perfect, golden brown on the outside, and white, tender and chewy inside. I loved the amazing crispy outside, that boasted a great "crunch," and the tender inside. The chef has talent, as these hash brown potatoes are the breakfast potatoes that "foodies" dream about. Two links of sausage complimented the meal and helped to make this "The Morning After" breakfast delicious. I simply LOVED this amazing breakfast! All I can say is when you're in the Lake Tahoe Basin, and you're interested in an amazing breakfast The Getaway Cafe should be on your menu. I can't judge what is the best breakfast in the Lake Tahoe area... but I CAN say that the friendly service, the alpine atmosphere and "The Morning After" breakfast I enjoyed not only made my morning, but it made my entire day. When you're in Meyers, CA, and you're looking for an amazing breakfast or lunch, check out The Getaway Cafe. You'll love this fine alpine diner.”
“Really good tasting pizza and good service. We built our own and really liked the crust; more on the thin side and crunchy. Staff was friendly and service was fast.”
“Wow what a cool spot! Reminded me of Telluride in 91 when I walked in. Best Reuben I’ve had in a long time. Soup was bomb. There was a wait and a customer offered to let us eat at their table. Super chill!”
“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?”
“Such a great group.I was in town on business and had a great meal and drinks. They treated me like family.Definitely a go to for a good selection of drinks and food.I can't wait until I come back to town.”
“Best tacos and burritos I've had while here in lake Tahoe tried another Mexican spot like cantarito cocina y bar around the corner and it was not good at all went for lunch and the appetizers there were unconvincing to say the least so we left and did not have lunch there but here at this little taco spot meat was well seasoned and were really good the salsa had plenty of flavor should have came here from the start but unfortunately they were closed yesterday Thursday so went to the other one dont go to cantarito come here instead way way cheaper and way better food! Friendly atmosphere great service ?”
“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.”
“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.”
“Delicious place to stop for après ski. We had the mini pretzel, the sausage plate and a peaches and cream strudel for dessert. All were tasty choices and we were glad to enjoy them after a day on the slopes. The servers were friendly and the decor was as if you were in the mountains of Germany.”
“What a great brewery. Nice music and a great selection of brews! Not to mention the staff are excellent and knowledgeable about their beers.LGBT friendly, so if that bothers you don't show up and go get educated.”
“decent bagel spot in south lake tahoe, they sell out quickly by 10AM already since they’re made in small batch. the bagels were chewy but mine was a bit cold when served, and the special cream cheese smear didn’t quite have the kick of jalapeños. i also asked for cucumbers but they forgot ”
“Amazing food and service. The place had a nice ambiance and was a great location to sit and enjoy a meal with my family after a day of skiing. We ordered a bunch of plates to share - everything was delicious. My favorite was the poke nachos. We sat at the bar for a drink before dinner and the bartender Laura was amazing!!! She was very attentive, funny, and most importantly made great drinks. I would come again just so Laura can make me another espresso martini! If you are staying in the area I would 100% recommend coming here. Thank you Laura for the great experience!”
“Great little spot when the weather is good or you'll be eating in your car. Hot dogs are amazing. They are not your average salty store brand. I have had about 5 different dogs and all have been great”
“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.”
“Off the Hook is Tahoe local's go-to for sushi. The menu is varied with many choices, and the food is wonderful. We enjoy the atmosphere, and the staff is awesome!”
“AWESOME food, service and cool restaurant! Had the salmon encased with lobster yesterday and it was Phenomenal! No less than 5 Stars-we go every time we are in Tahoe!”
“Such a great group.I was in town on business and had a great meal and drinks. They treated me like family.Definitely a go to for a good selection of drinks and food.I can't wait until I come back to town.”
Online Reservation Available
“The atmosphere and customer service was great ! Making a reservation is better then walking in but the wait wasn't to bad about 15 mins we got the garlic bread with cheese ( it was delicious) , bruschetta ( which was completely amazing ! ) my boyfriend got the chicken parm and I got the salmon orgeganato both plates were very tasty and a good size portion ! To finish it off we got a tiramisu to share which was also very tasty! Definitely recommend this place the customer service was great very attentive the food was delicious price wise it was a bit pricey not to much but completely worth it ! When I come back to Tahoe this is one of the places I will definitely come back to over and over again”
“We visited this place on a Sunday afternoon. Indoor seating was quite empty and we were seated immediately. Friendly staff and the food items came out very fast. Nice decor. The location is very good and easy to accessVegetarian options: Few vegetarian options”
“Amazing, authentic Mexican food. This is a casual dining restaurant with a comfortable atmosphere. We discovered this place on a Friday and had to go back again on Monday. Friendly service and again, amazing food.”
“Genuinely, I would not have expected the Hilton, where I stayed to have a spot like BMBG. It was a spot that I went to for lunch when I arrived with my friends on the first day of our trip to Tahoe simply because it was convenient. Yet, my whole group kept going back for an after skiing snack and for their pretty impressive drinks. If you are staying in the Hilton, take advantage of having this spot in your hotel. If you are in the area, I'd say it's worth dropping in to try it! Also, go Dale, he is the best!”
“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!”
“casual elegant dining away from the maddening crowd with good views of the lake, excellant well prepared cuisine with good variety. Reasonably thought out wine list. Good service, accommodating.”
“We have the absolute best experience here! The food is phenomenal and the wait staff couldn’t have been better! Highly recommend… we actually structure our vacations around this restaurant now because of how much we love it.”
“We ordered takeout. Food was promptly ready. We got pad see ew, crab fried rice, tom yum soup and papaya salad. Everything was delicious, reasonably priced and came in big portions. We would come back to this place for sure.”
“I had a wonderful experience this evening. It is New Year's eve, and I knew they would be reserved all night. Regardless, I called ahead and asked if they could take a 1 top walk-in. They were able to grab a table for me.Due to them being reserved all night, I got a table at the Cocktail Corner. I originally ordered at the bar (as was communicated to me due to the full reservations). Though regardless, Jenna (a bartender), still gave me table service throughout my experience.The oysters were divine, and Jenna even ran next door to their sister restaurant to grab me some crackers for my oysters. The asparagus mushroom ravioli was so unique and delicious (I highly recommend). Lastly, I finished with the Citrus Olive Oil Strawberry Shortcake and was not disappointed.I would highly recommend this establishment, and I will definitely be back.”
“We live about an hour and a half from Tahoe, so we don't get a chance to eat here often. But when we DO come to Tahoe, Blue Dog is an ESSENTIAL stop while we're here. The food is amazing! It's become our family tradition to come here once or twice in a weekend visit!”
“Great service! Ample dining area for large or smaller groups. Make your own dish and they cook it for you. So if you aren't satisfied blame yourself! I wish they had shrimp as part of their protein options. I was surprised you can make hamburgers and hotdogs they provide the bread at the cooking time. And the bread is nicely toasted.”
“From the moment I walked in to Nikki’s Chaat Cafe, we were greeted with warm smiles and excellent service. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and made great recommendations on what to order being a vegetarian.Now, let's talk about the food - absolutely delicious! Each dish was bursting with authentic flavors and perfectly cooked. Whether you're a fan of vegetarian curries, chow mein noodles, or tandoori naan, this place has it all and more. The presentation was top-notch, and you could tell that the chefs put a lot of care and attention into every dish. Oh the water they serve was definitely a filtered water.The atmosphere of the restaurant is inviting and cozy, with clean tables and chairs, making it a perfect place for a casual meal with friends and family.Overall, this restaurant exceeded all my expectations, and I will definitely be returning to try more of their amazing dishes. If you're looking for authentic Indian cuisine, outstanding service, and a lovely atmosphere, look no further - this place has it all!”
“Best tacos and burritos I've had while here in lake Tahoe tried another Mexican spot like cantarito cocina y bar around the corner and it was not good at all went for lunch and the appetizers there were unconvincing to say the least so we left and did not have lunch there but here at this little taco spot meat was well seasoned and were really good the salsa had plenty of flavor should have came here from the start but unfortunately they were closed yesterday Thursday so went to the other one dont go to cantarito come here instead way way cheaper and way better food! Friendly atmosphere great service ?”
“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.”
“For a quick bite, this is exactly what we were looking for. I did the fish tacos. Really good and definitely enough food for a meal! The service was quick (you order at the counter) and the food was delivered quick. The dining area is clean and well decorated.”
Takeout Restaurants
“Bert's has been a fixture in the Tahoe area for over many years. The food and the service are excellent. We recently went here on a weekday for breakfast and it was outstanding. The pancakes were hot fluffy and delicious, I ordered chilaquiles con huevos and they were awesome. Even though they were busy they served us quickly and the service and food was fantastic. I would highly recommend Bert's if you're in the Tahoe area.”
“AWESOME food, service and cool restaurant! Had the salmon encased with lobster yesterday and it was Phenomenal! No less than 5 Stars-we go every time we are in Tahoe!”
“This is a great place to eat , the inside was something out of a cozy movie .. the pizza was great you can choose your own or build your own.. staff was friendly and knowledgeable when asking questions about the food.. they also have a salad bar which looked inviting .. there is also a bar but they only served beer no hard liquor..yes I would recommend this place.”
“The veggie burger is really good for dinner. And back again for lunch two days later. I was able to have the veggie patty on the Torta. It was really good!Vegetarian options: Veggie patty”
“I got the Shot in the Dark with half and half, oh my gosh it was soooo good! My boyfriend got the cold brew and liked it as well. I think we'll stop by before we head out of town in the morning to get it again. It's located inside the diner. Cute atmosphere and friendly staff!”
“If you like garlic bread... if you like fresh seafood... if you like fun drinks and good beer... do you like chocolate desserts? The staff is excellent and very accommodating. The food was absolutely delicious. Everyone love what they had. The deck is great even on a windy wet night.”
“Had the pleasure of having lunch this passed Saturday. We were a large group of 20+ car club members so I contacted them ahead of time. Kyle replied to all my questions promptly, quickly, and professionally. He alerted the staff that there would be a large group coming in and we were greeted with a friendly welcome by everyone. April took on the challenge of being our server and she did not disappoint! Our food was brought out quickly, the drinks were cold, the food was hot and the ambience of the restaurant is fabulous! Will definitely go back the next time we take a cruise up to Tahoe. Thank you Kyle and April and everyone else who was on staff Saturday - We appreciate you.”
“Best game burgers I've ever had. Actually cook meet to order, good luck finding that in any other walk up burger joint. Lots of good fixings and beer to boot. Go grab a burger!”
“The Guy below could learn to use some patience as he came in shortly after my group had and was seated. My food came out, everything was great, the owner came to check on the table at every pass. From entering the door to paying, We were at an hour and ten minutes. Wonderful service. Keep up the wonderful food and service.”
“Big Daddys was a recommendation from our concierge. It did not disappoint. We were with our grandsons and loved it. Freshly made food at a very good price. We will definitely return and highly recommend it. The staff were very friendly. They do a great job.”
“Picked up food for my family, the buffet that you can choose from looked great. Everything looked like it was just cooked. Combos are super big, you could definitely feed two if you ordered just one combo. Always friendly and fast.Parking: Parking lot isn't the best. Tons of pot holes.”
“Amazing little hole in the wall type spot! This place has one of the best açaí bowls I've ever had. Health and wholesome ingredients and taste is even better. Their coffee is pretty darn good too. For a small shop I would never have guessed it's this bomb! Quick and fast service that doesn't sacrifice quality!”
“We love Primos -- the food, service (Salvador is great), and cozy atmosphere. We had the Ricotta Gnudi -- amazing!!!; mussels -- great quality, quantity & tasty broth with grilled bread; Caesar salad; octopus and scallops. All the courses were timed to come out exactly as we requested. And their Negronis and Paper Planes are perfectly mixed. Always recommend this restaurant to any of our friends!”
“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.”
“This place is local to me. The flavor is great. We've ordered multiple times. We laugh as we never know what you're going to get. Is it my order or someone else's? However it's still good. And we won't give them a hard time because of it. Great local business. Will continue to frequent.Parking: Parking right in front or on the side street.Kid-friendliness: Family friendly environment.”
“I got a breakfast burrito and a latte to go. Wow! The breakfast burrito was stellar. Great customer service. The woman at the counter was so sweet. Highly recommend! Next time I would love to sit in. The cocktails and food looked amazing”
“We had a 745pm reservation on a Friday night. We arrived a bit early and our table was not yet ready and since the place is really small we had to wait outside and the heater was out of gas so we were out in the cold (it was raining and was 39°F) for about 10 minutes. We were asked if we wanted bread - garlic bread or another option - we ordered the garlic bread which was good when it came out warm and fresh, however, got cold easily. I do not think it is worth $10. We ordered the soft-shelled crab for our appetizer and it was amazing ! I ordered the Linguine Fra Diavolo - it had adequate amount of seafood in it, the pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and had great flavor. My boyfriend ordered the Bistecca alla Veneziana - it was a huge portion as it came with 2 steaks. The filet mignon was cooked as ordered (medium rare), however, they were not that tender but still okay. We Got the pear for dessert and this was very delicious! Servers that night, Ed and Jennifer, were nice and friendly Price is reasonable considering the size of the portions. Please note that the bill does not show an itemized list of the order - it has several lines of just prices. The place has 6 tables so make sure you call to make reservations - there is no option of doing online reservation. There is a parking lot. We will definitely return to this place the next time we visit South Lake Tahoe.”
“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.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“Consistently the best place to grab fast food since I’ve lived in Tahoe. The staff here has been outstanding that whole time as well, always super nice, professional, clean, they go way above and beyond, all the good things. I also don’t think they have ever gotten my order wrong! It’s always a pleasure to go there”
“Food! Amazing! Service? Absolutely fantastic! It's like they're trying to be the best McDonald's around!! Thanks guys! Don't let mean comments let ya down”
“Wish they can stay open longer went in for their new fire tacos an food was great but service was not good I understand it was almost to closing got their 30min before closing but like I say I understand the workers probably already wanted to leave I didn't get to order their new pumpkin shake ?..but I will be going back on my days off to get their early”
“Eat here at least 3x a week for past 3 months. Portion size heavily dependent on server. Limited selections. Delicious food!Overall reliable, some of the staff are absolute angels.The fried rice is absolutely atrocious at times tho.”
“Sunday, March 10th: The barista in the coffee shop was very friendly. The scone was fresh and moist, and the chai tea was fantastic. Thanks for making our morning!”
“Delicious place to stop for après ski. We had the mini pretzel, the sausage plate and a peaches and cream strudel for dessert. All were tasty choices and we were glad to enjoy them after a day on the slopes. The servers were friendly and the decor was as if you were in the mountains of Germany.”
“What a great brewery. Nice music and a great selection of brews! Not to mention the staff are excellent and knowledgeable about their beers.LGBT friendly, so if that bothers you don't show up and go get educated.”
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“Excellent breakfast. We had a large group and the customer service was top notch. Our server was patient and explained the menu well to the children in the group.”
“Cute little coffee shop that has some small eats. Go by there and write your dicho on the wall! Great tasting coffee, cool staff, very low key location with tons of parking”
“Came here because we were in the mood for affordable Chinese food in the Lake Tahoe area and they did NOT disappoint!! The portions were perfect for sharing and the food came out so quick and it was hot! We absolutely love Hunan Garden. The service was amazing, they let you eat and peace and check in you actually need it (none of that checking 20x nonsense). The restaurant just gives of the homey feeling and you can just see that they prioritize good quality food over all the superficial things that other restaurants waste money on. Honestly we loved it and it's the best Chinese you can find in the area.”
“Being from out of town for years Heidi's has always been my husband & I favorite place to have breakfast & brunch when we visit Lake Tahoe! It's definitely my Happy Place for sure! ?❤️❤️❤️”
“We liked the food here so much that we remembered it from a previous trip and made a point of returning. If it is cold outside be prepared to be cold. This is good food but not a dining experience.”
“We were craving pho and found Ha Noi Pho. A grateful find.Delicious pho with lots of meat choices and a huge bone marrow bowl iffin you’re feeling culinarily adventurous!I would ask to crank up the temperature of the pho broth as a small nitpick.”
“They make some good sandwiches! You can't go wrong ordering anything here. The service is also amazing, and the people who work there are very kind and have a good energy. The restaurant has a clear and nice theme except for the random sun bum decorations. Overall this is definitely the best sandwich shop in South Lake and I would recommend coming here.”
“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!”
“Home run! Just like the tacos I get back home in Texas. Off the beaten path and away from all the tourist traps full of boring chain restaurant food. Picnic tables to eat outside. Spicy, delicious green salsa. Tender asada, lengua and carnitas. Very, very good.”
“Pricey (but what isn't anymore?). Food excellent. Had Mexican Volcano salad which was very fresh and had a great combination of flavors. Daughter had a tuna melt which was generously served and quite good according to her. Order at counter and food brought to your table. Very clean inside. Not too many people because we were there at 10 AM. First time I have been in a cafe with Enigma songs playing. We are going to make Sprouts our 'get together and catch up' spot in the future.”
“if you are ever in tahoe this little restaurant is great! very fast service. i ordered over the phone for takeout and was able to order everything i wanted in under 2 minutes. my food was ready in under ten. the food itself is great. the red salsa they sell is amazing. 10/10”
“Despite road closure the store was open andreasy for business, including the food area. We did not sample the food so I can't comment on that. The people were friendly and ready to serve.”
“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”
“Cool little local bar that treats you like fam! Had a good time hanging with these guys for a couple of drinks, will definitely visit again if in the area; Much love from Texas”
“decent bagel spot in south lake tahoe, they sell out quickly by 10AM already since they’re made in small batch. the bagels were chewy but mine was a bit cold when served, and the special cream cheese smear didn’t quite have the kick of jalapeños. i also asked for cucumbers but they forgot ”
“Amazing food and service. The place had a nice ambiance and was a great location to sit and enjoy a meal with my family after a day of skiing. We ordered a bunch of plates to share - everything was delicious. My favorite was the poke nachos. We sat at the bar for a drink before dinner and the bartender Laura was amazing!!! She was very attentive, funny, and most importantly made great drinks. I would come again just so Laura can make me another espresso martini! If you are staying in the area I would 100% recommend coming here. Thank you Laura for the great experience!”
“Great little spot when the weather is good or you'll be eating in your car. Hot dogs are amazing. They are not your average salty store brand. I have had about 5 different dogs and all have been great”
“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.”
“Excellent breakfast. We had a large group and the customer service was top notch. Our server was patient and explained the menu well to the children in the group.”
“- Naan and rotis were fresh and soft.- Saag paneer and dal tadka were absolutely delicious.- Come prepared if you have to wait for a bit, but the food was definitely ”
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“Excellent breakfast. We had a large group and the customer service was top notch. Our server was patient and explained the menu well to the children in the group.”
“Margaritas has excellent service and the food is excellent. We recently went here for brunch on a Saturday and we loved it. The food, service was excellent and our waitress was very accommodating and went out of her way to help us. I ordered Papas con Chorizo and it was amazing. The food platters are huge and the servings enormous. I would highly recommend Margaritas if you live in the Tahoe area or visiting. Oh and the Bloody Mary's are spicy and great for a hangover.”
“For a quick bite, this is exactly what we were looking for. I did the fish tacos. Really good and definitely enough food for a meal! The service was quick (you order at the counter) and the food was delivered quick. The dining area is clean and well decorated.”
“Very delicious food. Appetizers were 5 star quality. Our waiter was a bit rude and full of himself. My hubby used to be friends with Dale, Scusa's founder. So he asked if he was in. The waiter barked "no"! Someone else came Along and we asked to leave a note for Dale. That person told us he had passed away. However, we were there for dinner and the dinner was excellent. We go every time we visit Tahoe!”
“The veggie burger is really good for dinner. And back again for lunch two days later. I was able to have the veggie patty on the Torta. It was really good!Vegetarian options: Veggie patty”
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“I came to spend time in their co-work space and have lunch. I was surprised at how delicious the vegan bean/pesto sandwich on a beet ciabatta roll was. Definitely going to be spending more time here.”
“Excellent Thai restaurant in South Lake Tahoe! Right when you walk in you notice the Thai-inspired ambiance that gets you excited for the meal ahead. Food Rundown: Hangover Udon with Pork - Pretty epic mix of flavors and a very hearty portion. Chicken Pad Thai: Classic sweet flavor, feel free to ask for it a little spicier to offset the sweetness. Panang Curry with Brown Rice: My favorite dish of the three. Deep curry flavor that we couldn't get enough of. Pro Tip: Ask you server for additional sauces to get a sampling of pickled jalapeño, peppers, and other way to add some kick your dish. My only critique is that the 4 person table my group sat at was a little too snug so try to size up on the table if you can.”
“Being from out of town for years Heidi's has always been my husband & I favorite place to have breakfast & brunch when we visit Lake Tahoe! It's definitely my Happy Place for sure! ?❤️❤️❤️”
“The atmosphere and customer service was great ! Making a reservation is better then walking in but the wait wasn't to bad about 15 mins we got the garlic bread with cheese ( it was delicious) , bruschetta ( which was completely amazing ! ) my boyfriend got the chicken parm and I got the salmon orgeganato both plates were very tasty and a good size portion ! To finish it off we got a tiramisu to share which was also very tasty! Definitely recommend this place the customer service was great very attentive the food was delicious price wise it was a bit pricey not to much but completely worth it ! When I come back to Tahoe this is one of the places I will definitely come back to over and over again”
“My neck of the woods does not have sushi, but being up here ( in Tahoe) on our anniversary I believe we found a “diamond in the ruff” food was amazing, staff was beyond friendly all around great atmosphere!”
“We were craving pho and found Ha Noi Pho. A grateful find.Delicious pho with lots of meat choices and a huge bone marrow bowl iffin you’re feeling culinarily adventurous!I would ask to crank up the temperature of the pho broth as a small nitpick.”
“Great service! Ample dining area for large or smaller groups. Make your own dish and they cook it for you. So if you aren't satisfied blame yourself! I wish they had shrimp as part of their protein options. I was surprised you can make hamburgers and hotdogs they provide the bread at the cooking time. And the bread is nicely toasted.”
“Nice casual dining experience if you're in the Tahoe area and either coming from the slopes or shopping in the area. Portions are a good size. Service was fast, and friendly. It was a bit cold when we were there but they had live music playing outside which was real nice.”
“We have the absolute best experience here! The food is phenomenal and the wait staff couldn’t have been better! Highly recommend… we actually structure our vacations around this restaurant now because of how much we love it.”
“casual elegant dining away from the maddening crowd with good views of the lake, excellant well prepared cuisine with good variety. Reasonably thought out wine list. Good service, accommodating.”
“Had the pleasure of having lunch this passed Saturday. We were a large group of 20+ car club members so I contacted them ahead of time. Kyle replied to all my questions promptly, quickly, and professionally. He alerted the staff that there would be a large group coming in and we were greeted with a friendly welcome by everyone. April took on the challenge of being our server and she did not disappoint! Our food was brought out quickly, the drinks were cold, the food was hot and the ambience of the restaurant is fabulous! Will definitely go back the next time we take a cruise up to Tahoe. Thank you Kyle and April and everyone else who was on staff Saturday - We appreciate you.”
“Selected this place as it was in close proximity to our lodging after a long day on the slopes. We were exhausted and wanted a place where we could walk to and wind down with a cocktail and a view. We ordered a few apps and 2 drinks to split amongst our party of two. Service was prompt and friendly and our food was better than expected. Mahi Tacos: 4/5 the fish was nicely seasoned and perfectly cooked and paired well with the pineapple salsa. I found myself wishing it had a spicy aioli to balance it out. Buffalo cauliflower: 5/5 this was our favorite bite of the night. A flawless marriage of crunch from the crispy batter, spicy flavor from the buffalo seasoning and cooling effect of the cucumber. I would eat this every day if I could and it's something I'm going to try making at home. Burrata: 4/5 we were expecting the dish to be cold but it came out in a VERY HOT crock with herbs and tomatoes with bread to dip. The cooked outside of the cheese had a mild rubbery texture which made it difficult to cut through, but the flavors were so good! We soaked up every bit of the cheesy mixture with the bread leaving no trace behind. We frequent Tahoe from the Bay Area and I would definitely add this place to my list of recommendations to friends and family who visit the area.”
“Best game burgers I've ever had. Actually cook meet to order, good luck finding that in any other walk up burger joint. Lots of good fixings and beer to boot. Go grab a burger!”
“I had Sarah as a server and she was great ! The food didn't take long to come out and tasted great ! Such a great vibe not to crowded looks small but cozy !”
“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.”