Bland food for extortionate prices in a dour atmosphere but with lovely staff.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Mike Menalis
Food was ok. Wouldn’t go back.
Franz V.
Our first visit to Big Water Grille The food was outstanding. Wife is a salmon connosseur. She loved it. Best is a long time, tasty, flaky, moist with nice crispy skin. My pork chop was exceptional. Top end meat and a sizeable cut. . it was cooked perfectly. Knife glided through beautiful color. Both of our veggies etc. were spot on. The baked brie was very tasty. Chose a tasty pinot noir from the Willamette Valley. Plenty of other wines as well. Jordan, provided timely, informational, appropriate, delightful attentiveness. Ambiance open, clean and well set up. Not a restaurant that takes your money and leaves you wanting. We will gladly go back.
Scott F.
The best in Incline Village by far. Great vibe, view, service, drinks and delicious food!
Jake P.
Great ambiance. Great food. The Korean fried cauliflower is one of the best things I've ever eaten. That said, it's a bit over priced, but it makes sense given the incredible view. Would probably come back (mostly for the cauliflower).
Brought the family for my birthday and it was absolutely the most awful meal. Two of us ordered the sea bass with a miso glaze and it was mushy fish with thick gravy on top of hard rice. It was inedible and cost $47. Hospital food is more appetizing. That entree should be taken off the menu! The pork chop and burger were fine. Great service and views. A good place for drinks to watch the sunset but I can't believe the quality of the food could be so poor. I never leave negative reviews but it was too bad to ignore.
Aimee B.
Service was nice. Good drinks. Food was ok but for the price I think we expected more. Would definitely try again as it might have been an off day evening due to the storm
Good place but there is better places my plante chicken and risoto was no good my friend ask for a file mignon that was ok the appetizer was ok but not delicious the desert was no very good either, probably don't choose the restaurant again
Jake Poreda
A bit pricey but very good. The Korean fried cauliflower is absolutely incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: KFC Korean Fried Cauliflower, Braised Beef Short Ribs
MeaghanM
We chose Big Water Grille to celebrate our anniversary. I had requested a window table as our reservation was just before sunset. Our request was accommodated and we started our evening watching the gorgeous sunset over Lake Tahoe. Worth the price of admission. Our meal was fabulous and the service was fantastic, attentive, yet relaxed. Wonderful ambience. Would certainly recommend it to anyone wanting a delicious meal in a beautiful location.
Big Water Grille is one of my favorite spots in Incline. It has a really chic vibe - great for groups, dates, family dinners, happy hour by the fire. Can't recommend this spot enough!
Nancyv
Amazing views of Lake Tahoe along with great food—it's hard to beat in Incline Village. The KFC is a must as an appie for the table. Some of the Lone eagle grill views are a bit better perhaps but the prices are so high. Big Water Grill offers better food at better value. I recommend it!
newportfoodie
The setting, food and service are marvelous. The menu is varied enough that you can find something to tempt your palate. When the days are longer the view of Lake Tahoe is splendid.
StephenB
Great venue and food. Service was amazing. Only disappointment was they don't open until 5. We wanted to come see the sunset over the lake and grab a drink before dinner and were disappointed they didn't open their doors until 5. But we grabbed a drink nearby and came back for a lovely meal.
Christina K.
Came here for Thanksgiving dinner and it was excellent. The staff, service was great. Loved our server, so kind and personable. Forgo how great this place is, have been coming since it first opened. Definitely coming back again soon.
Bland food for extortionate prices in a dour atmosphere but with lovely staff.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Food was ok. Wouldn’t go back.
Our first visit to Big Water Grille The food was outstanding. Wife is a salmon connosseur. She loved it. Best is a long time, tasty, flaky, moist with nice crispy skin. My pork chop was exceptional. Top end meat and a sizeable cut. . it was cooked perfectly. Knife glided through beautiful color. Both of our veggies etc. were spot on. The baked brie was very tasty. Chose a tasty pinot noir from the Willamette Valley. Plenty of other wines as well. Jordan, provided timely, informational, appropriate, delightful attentiveness. Ambiance open, clean and well set up. Not a restaurant that takes your money and leaves you wanting. We will gladly go back.
The best in Incline Village by far. Great vibe, view, service, drinks and delicious food!
Great ambiance. Great food. The Korean fried cauliflower is one of the best things I've ever eaten. That said, it's a bit over priced, but it makes sense given the incredible view. Would probably come back (mostly for the cauliflower).
Brought the family for my birthday and it was absolutely the most awful meal. Two of us ordered the sea bass with a miso glaze and it was mushy fish with thick gravy on top of hard rice. It was inedible and cost $47. Hospital food is more appetizing. That entree should be taken off the menu! The pork chop and burger were fine. Great service and views. A good place for drinks to watch the sunset but I can't believe the quality of the food could be so poor. I never leave negative reviews but it was too bad to ignore.
Service was nice. Good drinks. Food was ok but for the price I think we expected more. Would definitely try again as it might have been an off day evening due to the storm
Good place but there is better places my plante chicken and risoto was no good my friend ask for a file mignon that was ok the appetizer was ok but not delicious the desert was no very good either, probably don't choose the restaurant again
A bit pricey but very good. The Korean fried cauliflower is absolutely incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: KFC Korean Fried Cauliflower, Braised Beef Short Ribs
We chose Big Water Grille to celebrate our anniversary. I had requested a window table as our reservation was just before sunset. Our request was accommodated and we started our evening watching the gorgeous sunset over Lake Tahoe. Worth the price of admission. Our meal was fabulous and the service was fantastic, attentive, yet relaxed. Wonderful ambience. Would certainly recommend it to anyone wanting a delicious meal in a beautiful location.
Restaurantji Recommends
Big Water Grille is one of my favorite spots in Incline. It has a really chic vibe - great for groups, dates, family dinners, happy hour by the fire. Can't recommend this spot enough!
Amazing views of Lake Tahoe along with great food—it's hard to beat in Incline Village. The KFC is a must as an appie for the table. Some of the Lone eagle grill views are a bit better perhaps but the prices are so high. Big Water Grill offers better food at better value. I recommend it!
The setting, food and service are marvelous. The menu is varied enough that you can find something to tempt your palate. When the days are longer the view of Lake Tahoe is splendid.
Great venue and food. Service was amazing. Only disappointment was they don't open until 5. We wanted to come see the sunset over the lake and grab a drink before dinner and were disappointed they didn't open their doors until 5. But we grabbed a drink nearby and came back for a lovely meal.
Came here for Thanksgiving dinner and it was excellent. The staff, service was great. Loved our server, so kind and personable. Forgo how great this place is, have been coming since it first opened. Definitely coming back again soon.