Lake Tahoe Restaurants

The Mahalo Top 7

1. Official Tourism Sites: North Shore and South Shore Dining
2. Frommer's: Lake Tahoe Restaurants
3. Fodor's: Lake Tahoe Restaurants  
4. The New York Times: Lake Tahoe Restaurant Ratings & Reviews
5. TripAdvisor: Lake Tahoe (CA) and Lake Tahoe (NV) Restaurant Reviews  
6. Wcities: Lake Tahoe Dining Search
7. Yahoo Travel: South Lake Tahoe Restaurants

Lake Tahoe High-End Restaurants

• Evan's American Gourmet Cafe (South Lake Tahoe) American, Phone: 530-542-1990 Google Map
  • Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "This restaurant's impeccable service, award-winning wine list, and unyielding attention to detail serve as a perfect backdrop..."

• • Fodor's Review : "[T]he service and food are excellent and merit a special trip."

• • TripAdvisor 4.5 Rating  (Note: Community rating; may change)

• PlumpJack Cafe (Olympic Valley) Modern American, Phone: 530-583-1576 Google Map
  • Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "Expect impeccable service regardless of your attire (this is, after all, a ski resort)."

• • Fodor's Choice : "[T]he epitome of discreet chic and a must-visit for all serious foodies."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating  (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Wolfdales (Tahoe City) California/Japanese, Phone: 530-583-5700 Google Map
  • Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "Wolfdale's has long been one of Tahoe's finest restaurants..."

• • Fodor's Review : "Request a window table, and book early enough to see the lake view from the elegantly sparse dining room."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating  (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Christy Hill (Tahoe City) Contemporary, Phone: 530-583-8551 Google Map
  • Fodor's Review : "[W]hitewashed dining room or outside on the deck, and take in mesmerizing lake views..."

• • Yahoo! Travel 5 Stars (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Fresh Ketch Seafood, Phone: 530-541-5683 Google Map
  • Frommer's Highly Recommended: "[R]egarded as South Lake's premier seafood restaurant."

• • TripAdvisor 3.0 Rating  (Note: Community rating; may change)

Lake Tahoe Moderate Restaurants

• Gar Woods Grill & Pier on the Lake (Carnelian Bay) American, Phone: 530-546-3366 Google Map
  • Frommer's Highly Recommended: "[I]t's great fun to sit on the lakeside deck to enjoy the good food and good cheer."

• • Fodor's Review : "[W]atch the sun shimmer on the water through the dining room's plate glass windows or from the heated outdoor deck."

• • Yahoo! Travel 3.0 Stars (Note: Community rating; may change)

• The Naked Fish (South Shore) Sushi, Phone: 530-541-3474 Google Map
  • Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "[L]aid-back atmosphere of this locally owned Japanese restaurant."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating  (Note: Community rating; may change)

• • Yahoo! Travel 3.5 Stars (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Cottonwood (Truckee) Eclectic, Phone: 530-587-5711 Google Map
  • Fodor's Review : "The bar is decked out with old wooden skis, sleds, skates, and photos of Truckee's early days."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating  (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Ivano's (Zephyr Cove) Italian, Phone: 775-586-1070 Google Map
  • Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "[I]ntimate dining room adorned with crisp white tablecloths, fresh flowers, and framed paintings of Italian coastal towns."

• • Yahoo! Travel 5.0 Stars (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Cantina Bar & Grill (South Shore) Mexican, Phone: 530-544-1233 Google Map
  • Frommer's Highly Recommended: "With friendly service, sports on three TVs, and 30 kinds of beer, joviality reigns."

Lake Tahoe Affordable Restaurants

• Fire Sign Cafe (Tahoe City) American, Phone: 530-583-0871 Google Map
  • Frommer's Highly Recommended: "Since the late 1970s, the Fire Sign Café has been the locals' choice -- which explains the lines out the door on weekends."

• • Fodor's Review : "There's often a wait at the west shore's best spot for breakfast and lunch, but it's worth it."

• • Yahoo! Travel 4.5 Stars (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Lanza's (Kings Beach) Italian, Phone: 530-546-243 Google Map
  • Fodor's Review : "It isn't fancy, but when you're craving spaghetti and meatballs, this is the place."

• • Yahoo! Travel 4.5 Stars (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Bridgetender Tavern and Grill (Tahoe City) Pub Grub, Phone: 530-583-3342 Google Map
  • Frommer's Recommended Rating: "Still, they're surprisingly tolerant of out-of-towners, who come for the cheap grub and huge selection of draft beers."

• Rosie's Cafe (Tahoe City) American, Phone: 530-583-8504 Google Map
  • Frommer's Highly Recommended: " It's noisy and casual, perfect for families (with children's menus and free balloons even), and servings are plentiful."

• • Yelp 3.5 Stars (Note: Community rating; may change)

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating  (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Yellow Sub (South Lake) Sandwiches, Phone: 530-541-8808 Google Map
  • Frommer's Recommended: "[V]oted best deli sandwich shop by readers of the Tahoe Daily Tribune for 9 years straight."

Lake Tahoe Vegetarian Restaurants

• Sprouts Natural Food Cafe (South Lake) Health Food, Phone: 530-541-6969 Google Map
  • Frommer's Recommended: "This is also an excellent place to pack a picnic lunch."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating  (Note: Community rating; may change)

• • HappyCow Well Rated (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Freshie's (South Lake) Eclectic, Phone: 530-542-3630 Google Map
  • Fodor's Review : "When you've had your fill of junk food, come here for delicious, healthful meals."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating  (Note: Community rating; may change)

• • Happy Cow Well Rated (Note: Community rating; may change)