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- KKARIANNPalm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoOur server was super friendly and attentive. We sat outside on the lake and she brought over a heater. Beautiful views and nice ambiance. So glad this place lets you sit outside during the winter (many outdoor patios aren’t utilized during this time). My husband loved his French dip sandwich (Tahoe does this well as he liked it at other restaurants in the area but this was his favorite!) also his favorite drink of our trip was here, the signature Woody. I had the ahi tacos and they were good also! We walked around in the snow and pier after. Lovely and not too crowded during winter. Highly recommend and would be great for sunset if no fog!More infoGar Woods Grill and Pier RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Californian• Carnelian Bay•4.7
- LLaurenTahoe / Reno Area •6 reviews4.0Dined on Dec 14, 2024It was an okay dining experience last night. We typically love our evenings at the sawyer, but our server last night was a little spacey and honestly non-attentive… we are not used to experiencing this at the Sawyer.More infoThe Sawyer at Schaffer's Mill ClubPrice: Expensive• American• Truckee•4.5
- TTimSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined on Dec 7, 2024Committed and friendly long term staff, creative menu, delicious food, and wonderful ambiance in a cozy setting with an amazing view of the lake and East Shore mountains.More infoChristy HillPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Tahoe City•4.8
- PPamSan Francisco Bay Area •13 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 29, 2024We had reservations for 8pm however showed up half an hour early. The host was super nice and was able to seat us even though it was obviously super busy on Thanksgiving. The waitress was on top of everything! Even got us two rolls heated and warmed up for us! The ambiance of the restaurant was romantic with good mood lightning. The only negative item I would have to mention is the two restrooms were super busy and there was a line of 4 people who had to wait over 10 minutes for the people in the restrooms to open up. Overall, I would definitely return to this restaurant for lunch or dinner!!!More infoRiver Ranch Lodge & RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Tahoe City•4.7
- KKellyTahoe / Reno Area •1 review5.0Dined on Oct 26, 2024We had a wonderful experience! Nina was amazing and we will definitely be back!More infoJake's on the LakePrice: Expensive• Californian• Tahoe City•4.3
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North Lake Tahoe dining has a bit of a mountain feel with restaurants serving up comfort dishes in the chilly winter and refreshing meals in the summer. As Tahoe becomes a major ski destination in the winter, restaurants typically feature hearty meals like chicken fried steak, creamy pasta, and steaks with mashed potatoes. Summer menus highlight farm fresh salads and freshly caught fish. North Lake Tahoe has a little bit of everything from Mexican and American fare to Hawaiian. The local cafes offer American breakfast daily with fresh ground coffee. Casual bars and eateries serve up everything from nachos and fish sandwiches to hamburgers and Ahi tuna. North Lake Tahoe is family friendly and most restaurants have kids menus.
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in North Lake Tahoe is Caliente - Kings Beach
The best vegan restaurants in North Lake Tahoe are Stella at Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe, Christy Hill and Wolfdale's Cuisine Unique
The best vegetarian restaurants in North Lake Tahoe are Stella at Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe, Wolfdale's Cuisine Unique and Christy Hill
The restaurants with the best service in North Lake Tahoe are Crystal Bay Steak & Lobster, PlumpJack Cafe Olympic Valley and Caliente - Kings Beach
The restaurants with the best ambiance in North Lake Tahoe are PlumpJack Cafe Olympic Valley, Caliente - Kings Beach and The Dining Room @ Village Lodge - Sugar Bowl Resort