Christy Hill

4.8

2214 Reviews

$50 and over

Californian

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 22, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Romantic
Good for special occasions

A memorable dining experience awaits you as you enter the Christy Hill Restaurant in the center of Tahoe City. The restaurant sits on the shoreline of Lake Tahoe on an elevated embankment offering diners a panoramic vista. The intimate setting offers guests a view that is only upstaged by the cuisine, wine and service. Spectacular sunsets that can be seen from every table is just one of the many reasons that Christy Hill was voted "Most Romantic Restaurant" and "North Lake Tahoe's Iconic Restaurants with World-Class Views" by the San Francisco Chronicle.

Executive Chef, Luis Vallin, focuses on sustainability and innovation, supporting local merchants and farmers. The thoughtful and playful menu pays homage to the tradition of Christy Hill while continuing to uplift and propel the cuisine and restaurant into exciting new territory.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Mediterranean, French
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(530) 583-8551
Website
http://www.christyhill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Luis Vallin

Location
115 Grove Street, Tahoe City, CA 96145
Neighborhood
Tahoe City
Parking details
Street parking or lot in front of the restaurant available.
Public transit
Bus stop available right across the street.
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

New Years Eve 2025 - Seating One
$125.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Join us for an elegant evening of fine dining, exceptional wines, and impeccable service to welcome the New Year! Our warm and inviting atmosphere will create a memorable experience for all of your loved ones, filled with joy, smiles and laughter. New friends will leave feeling nurtured as everyone finds their way into becoming a part of the Christy Hill family. The first seating New Years Eve event is a six course Pre-Fixe menu crafted at the helm of our Executive Chef, Luis Vallin and our talented culinary team. A wine pairing option for this menu is also available for $50. Seating One Pre-Fixe Menu Price: $125/person, plus tax and gratuity
New Years Eve 2025 - Seating Two
$175.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Join us for an elegant evening of fine dining, exceptional wines, and impeccable service to welcome the New Year! Our warm and inviting atmosphere will create a memorable experience for all of your loved ones, filled with joy, smiles and laughter. New friends will leave feeling nurtured as everyone finds their way into becoming a part of the Christy Hill family. The second seating New Years Eve event is an eight course Pre-Fixe menu crafted at the helm of our Executive Chef, Luis Vallin and our talented culinary team. A wine pairing option for this menu is also available for $65. This experience is accompanied by live music. Seating Two Pre-Fixe Menu Price: $175/person, plus tax and gratuity

What 2,214 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tahoe / Reno Area
Best Ambiance
Tahoe / Reno Area
Great for fine wines
Tahoe / Reno Area
Romantic
Tahoe / Reno Area
Great for scenic views
North Lake Tahoe
Best Overall
North Lake Tahoe
Best Food
North Lake Tahoe
Best Service
North Lake Tahoe
Best Ambiance
North Lake Tahoe
Best Value
North Lake Tahoe
Hot spot
North Lake Tahoe
Great for fine wines
North Lake Tahoe
Great for outdoor dining
North Lake Tahoe
Romantic
North Lake Tahoe
Great for scenic views
North Lake Tahoe
Good for special occasions
North Lake Tahoe
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Christy Hill delights with "fantastic views" of Lake Tahoe and "delicious, innovative food." The restaurant is celebrated for its "excellent service" and romantic ambiance. Guests praise the "superb" tasting menu and commend the attentive staff. It's a top choice for special occasions, offering a memorable dining experience with a "spectacular" lakefront setting.

2,214 Reviews

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Susan
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is consistently outstanding and the staff and owner are just fantastic! Thank you again for a wonderful dining experience. Sue D. Granite Bay, CA
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TODD
Los Angeles
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Christy Hill is our special occasion go to place. The food is expertly prepared, unique and absolutely delicious. The staff is friendly, attentive and informative. The owner is present and involved. Overall service and personal attention by the owner and entire staff could not be better. Of course the views of Lake Tahoe are breathtaking as well. A shout out to Carsten - always professional and attentive. Ask for him when you dine here - he'll take great care of you.
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Adrienne
Tahoe
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always my Tahoe City favorite! The views are amazing too!
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chuckles
San Diego
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent - from the hostess, to the bartender (I sat at the bar), and the wait staff that brought my food and described the meals I ordered as they were brought out. My dishes were spaced out so I could enjoy each individually. I ordered the elk and beet tartar which I’d never had elk before but it was lovely and creamy. I also ordered the chicken liver pate which was smooth and had a deep, rich flavor which was nicely balanced with the fruit gelee, and the chanterelle and corn agnolotti was earthy but sweet! Everything from start to finish was delightful. I’d definitely return and hopefully come when it’s a little more light outside so I can take in the view.
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Randy
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent dining experience! Incredible view, highly attentive service, delicious and creative cuisine, in a charming and intimate setting.
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Dr.Thomas
San Francisco
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An amazing experience from beginning to end! Highly recommend this wonderful restaurant. Impeccable service, delectable food, and comfortable ambiance.
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Penni
San Francisco
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve eaten here many times before and always give it Five stars. Food is delicious scenery great even as the sun goes down, but my pasta didn’t have much flavor. My husband‘s dish of duck breast was very good hors d’oeuvres good the focaccia bread was too doughy. Enjoyed alcoholic drinks
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Steve
San Francisco
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tasting menu is an incredible value. Believe it is only available Wednesday-Thursday. 5 courses for $55! One of the most intelligent wine lists around. Great and varied selections at reasonable prices. Service was spot on. Most enjoyable evening on the lake.
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Michele
San Francisco
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really delicious and creative food in a gorgeous environment. Every dish I had was excellent, as was the wine choice the waiter helped me select. Highly recommend! It's wonderfully to have a foodie restaurant in Tahoe. One request to the chef - please offer a vegetarian or vegan dish for each course of the tasting menu. And one note to guests - the restaurant volume really went up as the night went on. Maybe this was due to having the windows closed because it was fall outside, or maybe it was because more wine was flowing, but if you want a quieter experience I would recommend an earlier reservation. Fabulous place.
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Mark
Hawaii
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Our vegetable dish was undercooked, our steak ( medium) was undercooked and tough. Very noisy. Service was inexperienced for the price level. Won’t return.
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FAQs

Christy Hill is rated 4.8 stars by 2214 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 22, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

115 Grove Street, Tahoe City, CA 96145

Additional information

Neighborhood
Tahoe City
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Mediterranean, French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street parking or lot in front of the restaurant available.
Public transit
Bus stop available right across the street.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Luis Vallin
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.christyhill.com/
Phone number
(530) 583-8551

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Christy Hill

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Experiences

New Years Eve 2025 - Seating One

New Years Eve 2025 - Seating Two

Menu

What 2,214 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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