2 Best Restaurants in Olympic Valley, Lake Tahoe

Fireside Pizza Company

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Adults might opt for the signature pear-and-Gorgonzola pizza at this modern Italian restaurant, but most kids clamor for the house favorite—sausage and pepperoni with a four-cheese blend. Salads and pasta dishes round out the menu.

1985 Palisades Tahoe Rd., Olympic Valley, California, 96146, USA
530-829–0982
Known For
  • inventive pizzas
  • reasonably inexpensive dining option in a pricey area
  • family-friendly

PlumpJack Cafe

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The menu at this white-tablecloth restaurant, whose wide windows reveal Palisades Tahoe in all its glory, changes seasonally, but look for rib-eye or New York steak, cioppino or pan-seared fish, or a filling vegetarian dish. The Wagyu Angus burger is a favorite with regulars.

1920 Palisades Tahoe Rd., Olympic Valley, California, 96146, USA
530-583–1578
Known For
  • specialty cocktails
  • apps and desserts
  • varied, reasonably priced wines
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed. No lunch, Reservations essential