Lake Tahoe Restaurants

Lake Tahoe restaurants have a little something for everyone. From your all-organic, green smoothie-chugging vegan to the carnivore devouring a burger, milkshake and fries and deciding where to order a pizza, visitors and residents remain well fed in Lake Tahoe. These Lake Tahoe restaurants feature a variety of cuisine and versatile food options that make your dining experience anything but dull. At Incline Village restaurants, for example, you can drift from upscale eateries to no-frill diners to delis open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

Like every popular vacation destination, Lake Tahoe has its share of gourmet restaurants. Visit Truckee restaurants, for example, and you’ll discover some high-end places with vast wine lists and chef-prepared goodness. Lake Tahoe restaurants are open to all, resort or not, and you’ll find feasts ranging from ethnic cuisine to Americana fare. And your taste buds won’t be the only ones having a pleasurable dining experience — the flowing Truckee River provides a beautiful piece of eye-candy to enhance your meal. If you want to taste some high-dining representatives of the Tahoe area, you can enjoy Southwest, Tex-Mex-inspired dishes in South Lake Tahoe restaurants or Pacific Northwest-influenced fare in Tahoe City restaurants.

A Full Menu of Lake Tahoe Restaurants

If you don’t want all the fuss, however, these restaurants can definitely satisfy a simple palate. Grab some grub and catch the baseball game’s score at sports bars and grills in Kings Beach. In a hurry? Swing by one of Tahoe’s many burger joints. Or if you want a bite to eat that’s a little finer but still quick, you can make a quick trip to a Palisades Tahoe restaurant that turns its high-end dishes into carry-out meals.

And with all the activity you’re doing throughout the day — swimming, hiking, biking, skiing and exploring — you’ll want some small munchies to keep you going until your next meal. Visit one of the many coffee shops around the lake for a boost of caffeine and a pastry. If you’re looking for a sophisticated way to start the evening, swing by an eclectic bar or brewery and sip on some locally crafted beers with your friends.

Hungry yet? Good! Check out the Lake Tahoe restaurant listings below to discover where you can satisfy all your cravings.

Lake Tahoe Restaurants by Area

South Lake Tahoe | Truckee | Tahoe City & West Shore | Palisades Tahoe
Kings Beach & North Shore Incline Village & Crystal Bay

Lake Tahoe Restaurants by Category

 

Boathouse on the Pier

Lake Tahoe Restaurant
3411 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 541-6722

Boathouse on the Pier is considered to be one of the best sunset-watching restaurants at all of Lake Tahoe. The views of the lake and...read more

Boathouse on the Pier is considered to be one of the best sunset-watching restaurants at all...read more

Brooks' Bar & Deck

Lake Tahoe Restaurant
180 Lake Parkway, Stateline, NV
(888) 881-8659

Situated along Edgewood Tahoe’s legendary golf course and carefully masterminded by famed architect Frank Gehry, Brooks’ Bar & Deck perfects the...read more

Situated along Edgewood Tahoe’s legendary golf course and carefully masterminded by famed architect Frank Gehry,...read more

Casa Baeza Mexican Restaurant

Lake Tahoe Restaurant
10010 Bridge Street, Truckee, CA
(530) 587-2161

Casa Baeza, a cherished establishment in old Truckee for 35 years, has a captivating history. Founded by Andres and Noelia Baeza, who passionately ran it...read more

Casa Baeza, a cherished establishment in old Truckee for 35 years, has a captivating history....read more

CB's Bistro

Lake Tahoe Restaurant
5075 North Lake Boulevard, Carnelian Bay, CA
(530) 546-4738

CB's Bistro is most definitely a favorite among locals and for good reason. Located right across the street from some of the best public swimming around...read more

CB's Bistro is most definitely a favorite among locals and for good reason. Located right...read more

Cedar House Pub

Lake Tahoe Restaurant
725 Granlibakken Road, Tahoe City, CA
(530) 583-4242

For comfort food with a gourmet twist and lodge-style dining, head to Cedar House Pub at Granlibakken Tahoe. Guests can enjoy seasonal menus and specials,...read more

For comfort food with a gourmet twist and lodge-style dining, head to Cedar House Pub...read more

Coffee And

Lake Tahoe Restaurant
10106 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA
(530) 587-3123

Serving lunch and breakfast, Coffee And is a place to go if you are looking for old-fashioned home-cooked meals. Known for their friendly, speedy service...read more

Serving lunch and breakfast, Coffee And is a place to go if you are looking...read more

Crosby's Kitchen & Cocktail

Lake Tahoe Restaurant
868 Tahoe Boulevard #4, Incline Village, NV
(775) 833-1030

Crosby’s Kitchen & Cocktail in Christmas Tree Village is a restaurant and bar with friendly staff, a welcoming vibe and ample TVs to watch sports. They’...read more

Crosby’s Kitchen & Cocktail in Christmas Tree Village is a restaurant and bar with friendly...read more

Edgewood Restaurant

Lake Tahoe Restaurant
180 Lake Parkway, Stateline, NV
(888) 881-8659

Edgewood Restaurant in the Clubhouse at Edgewood Tahoe is one of South Lake Tahoe's hidden gems. With its floor-to-ceiling windows, the restaurant offers...read more

Edgewood Restaurant in the Clubhouse at Edgewood Tahoe is one of South Lake Tahoe's hidden gems. With its...read more

Emerald Bay Bar & Grill

Lake Tahoe Restaurant
888 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 541-7017

Every town has places where the locals go to have fun, and Emerald Bay fits the bill in South Lake Tahoe. Emerald Bay Bar & Grill serves breakfast,...read more

Every town has places where the locals go to have fun, and Emerald Bay fits...read more

Ernie's Coffee Shop

Lake Tahoe Restaurant
1207 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 541-2161
With more than 50 years in operation, this American-style breakfast and lunch diner 
...read more
With more than 50 years in operation, this
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FiRE + iCE Grill + Bar

Lake Tahoe Restaurant
4100 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 542-6650

One of the first of the fun and different restaurants to come to South Lake Tahoe with the redevelopment projects near the state line was FiRE + iCE Bar +...read more

One of the first of the fun and different restaurants to come to South Lake...read more

Grand Central Pizza & Pasta

Lake Tahoe Restaurant
2229 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, Suite E, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 544-1308

Grand Central Pizza & Pasta– the name just about says it all. The only way to improve on the moniker would be to note that they also have calzones,...read more

Grand Central Pizza & Pasta– the name just about says it all. The only way...read more