South Lake Tahoe Restaurants

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  • 1. Evan's American Gourmet Cafe

    $$$$

    Its excellent service, world-class cuisine, and superb wine list make this intimate restaurant the top choice for high-end dining in South Lake. Inside a converted cabin, Evan's serves creative American cuisine that might include pan-seared day boat scallops and meat dishes such as rack of lamb marinated with rosemary and garlic and served with raspberry demi-glace.

    536 Emerald Bay Rd., South Lake Tahoe, California, 96150, USA
    530-542–1990

    Known For

    • Intimate atmosphere
    • World-class cuisine
    • Dessert menu

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch. Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 2. Maggie's Restaurant and Bar

    $$$$

    The ultramodern architecture of the Desolation Hotel's third-floor restaurant raises expectations even before you take a sip or bite, but the specialty cocktails, sophisticated California-inspired cuisine, and from-the-heart hospitality more than live up to them. Appetizers like grilled tuna crudo are all about the freshness, though as with recent veal chop and Dijon-crusted salmon entrées, the deftness of the saucing heightens the satisfaction.

    933 Poplar St., South Lake Tahoe, California, 96150, USA
    530-725–0101

    Known For

    • Osso buco chilaquiles and short ribs eggs Benedict at daily brunch
    • Soups and salads
    • Patio seating with heaters and fireplaces

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch, Reservations essential
  • 3. Cafe Fiore

    $$$$

    Inside a rough-hewn former ski cabin with an intimate six-table dining room (book two weeks ahead in winter, when two outdoor areas are closed), this restaurant serves rustic Italian cuisine that you can pair with wines from the owner's formidable list. Thin eggplant crepes stuffed with smoked salmon are among the top appetizers, with fettuccine Calabrese, swordfish, and filet mignon prepared two ways frequently on the menu.

    1169 Ski Run Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, California, 96150, USA
    530-541–2908

    Known For

    • Loyal in-town following
    • Entrée price includes soup or salad
    • Silky white-chocolate ice cream with seasonal berries for dessert

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch
  • 4. Kalani's at Lake Tahoe

    $$$$

    The white-tablecloth dining room at Heavenly's sleekest (and priciest) restaurant is decked out with carved bamboo, a burnt-orange color palette, and a modern-glass sculpture, all of which complement Pacific Rim–influenced dishes like fillet of beef with miso-garlic butter and the signature Chilean sea bass with Thai-basil mashed potatoes and ponzu butter sauce. Sushi selections with inventive rolls and sashimi combos, plus less expensive vegetarian dishes, add depth to the menu.

    1001 Heavenly Village Way, Suite 26, South Lake Tahoe, California, 96150, USA
    530-544–6100

    Known For

    • Fresh-off-the-plane Hawaiian seafood
    • Thoughtful wine selections
    • Upscale setting
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