Lake Tahoe Restaurants

On weekends and in high season, expect a long wait at the more popular restaurants. And expect to pay resort prices almost everywhere. During the "shoulder seasons" (from April to May and September to November), some places may close temporarily or limit their hours, so call ahead. Also, check local papers for deals and discounts during this time, especially two-for-one coupons. Many casinos use their restaurants to attract gamblers. Marquees often tout "$8.99 prime rib dinners" or "$2.99 breakfast specials." Some of these meals are downright lousy and they are usually available only in the coffee shops and buffets, but at those prices, it's hard to complain. The finer restaurants in casinos deliver pricier food, as well as reasonable service and a bit of atmosphere. Unless otherwise noted, even the most expensive area restaurants welcome customers in casual clothes.

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  • 1. Christy Hill

    $$$$

    Huge windows reveal stellar lake views at this intimate Euro–Cal restaurant serving seafood, beef, and vegetarian entrées—Moroccan-spiced lamb loin is a signature dish—along with small plates like Jamaican jerk hamachi poke. The gem-laden wine list and exceptional desserts earn accolades; the service is low-key professional.

    115 Grove St., Tahoe City, California, 96145, USA
    530-583–8551

    Known For

    • Tasting menu a good deal
    • Romantic choice
    • Dinner on the deck in fine weather

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch. Closed Mon. and Tues.
  • 2. Fire Sign Cafe

    $

    There's often a wait for breakfast and lunch at this great little diner with pine paneling, hardwood floors, and an exposed-beam ceiling, but it's worth it. The pastries are made from scratch, the salmon is smoked in-house, the salsa is hand cut, and there's real maple syrup for the many types of pancakes and waffles.

    1785 W. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, California, 96145, USA
    530-583–0871

    Known For

    • Breakfast and lunch classics
    • Fruit cobbler
    • Casual atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner, Reservations not accepted
  • 3. Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet

    $

    Pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and robust regular and espresso coffees are the morning specialties of this bakery whose lineup expands at lunch to include hefty salads (spinach, tuna, Chinese chicken, and a Caesar among them), chicken potpies, and dense, flavorful sandwiches served on a half dozen breads baked that day. Stand in line to order, then choose seating indoors or on a shaded patio fronting the building.

    625 W. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, California, 96145, USA
    530-583–1377

    Known For

    • Grab-and-go items
    • Cakes, cookies, and pies
    • Sweet and savory scones

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner, Reservations not accepted
  • 4. Wolfdale's

    $$$$

    Consistent, inspired cuisine served in an elegantly simple dining room or an outdoor deck makes Wolfdale's one of the top restaurants on the lake, albeit among the most expensive. Entrées that might include a Thai seafood stew or Tuscan risotto merge Asian and European cooking in imaginative ways.

    640 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, California, 96145, USA
    530-583–5700

    Known For

    • Multiple martinis
    • Lake-view setting
    • Most items gluten-free

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. (except some Mon. holidays). No lunch
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