American food is often thought of as meat and potatoes fare. These are places where there will be plenty of choices for every member of your party, both kid and adult. And at American & Family-Friendly Tahoe restaurants, if your 3 year old says a few loud words, no one is likely to give you the side-eye.
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Shops at Heavenly Village
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
4100 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA
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 Interactive Bar + Grill. The concept is that you choose your own components and sauces and the chef grills it all up right in front of you. It works very well with the Heavenly Village setting of whole-timber construction and patio fire pits. You can choose your ingredients along one of their four themes of Latin, American, Asian or Italian or create your very own blend. And the build-your-own model lets you control the meal, which is perfect for vegetarian diners. Be sure not to miss their grill lunch or dinner, both offered at one All You Can Eat price.
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 Interactive Bar + Grill. The concept is that you choose your own components and sauces and the chef grills it all up right in front of you. It works very well with the Heavenly Village setting of...read more
One of the first of the fun and different restaurants to come to South Lake...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Jake's On The Lake is a longstanding favorite for both locals and visitors to the North Lake Tahoe area. The restaurant has a superb location situated directly on the shores of lake, making the views from the outdoor seating fantastic. The bar area is huge, perfect for large groups or parties. The menu ranges in styles of food — from Hawaiian-inspired seafood and steak to...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
South Lake Tahoe has a number of small eateries that rely more on the locals than on the tourist trade. When you locate such a restaurant, you can usually count on good food at reasonable prices and a lot of it. Jalapeño’s Taqueria is one such place, not far from the edge of town on Emerald Bay Road. Free homemade chips and salsa and free...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Jamba Juice is a chain that serves fruit and veggie smoothies and other good-for-you items such as bananas and berries and wheatgrass shots. The South Tahoe Jamba Juice is in the Raley's Shopping Center at Stateline, so it is in just the right spot to pick up a smoothie when you are walking around and exploring the nearby Heavenly shops. With breakfast wraps, muffins and steel-cut...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
JavaHut is an all-time local favorite hangout for coffee, breakfast items and sandwiches. A small cafe that is decorated with colorful local art and enhanced with a friendly attitude, JavaHut is a place where people come to meet new friends and enjoy a little time with old buddies. The menu is varied with regular quick breakfast options like bagels as well as the full spectrum...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
With its stainless steel and glass interior, lunch counter and comfy booths, Jax at the Tracks in downtown Truckee is a classic American diner – with a California twist. Jax’s vibe isn’t a cheesy reproduction either. It’s an actual 1948 Kullman diner imported to town decades ago. If you’re looking for tried-and-true diner fare of burgers and shakes you'll find them at Jax. Same goes...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Jiffy's Pizza & Homemade Ice Cream is a longtime favorite for locals. From humble beginnings more than 30 years ago, Jiffy's Pizza still offers the same NYC-style pizza crust today that made them famous around Lake Tahoe. The cozy restaurant offers outdoor seating, and they have a wonderful selection of beer and wine. They also offer incredibly delicious homemade ice cream in an assortment of...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Jiffy's Pizza Tahoe Vista is the kind of pizza joint everybody wishes they could have in their hometown. Delivery, pick up and eat in are available, and they've got the whole range of pizza-joint comfort food just waiting for you, such as wings, bread sticks, garlic chips, salads, pasta dishes and calzones. In addition to the design-your-own-pizza menu, there's a large list of specialty pizzas....read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Are you looking for a sports bar that is filled with locals, has a welcoming vibe and is blessed with a plethora of televisions to take in your favorite games? If so, your next stop needs to be Joe's Sports Bar & Grille located within Harveys Lake Tahoe. An absolute favorite for those who call Lake Tahoe home, the spacious sports bar hosts 20 HDTVs,...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Kirkwood’s General Store has a full-service deli for breakfast on through a late lunch. Egg sandwich breakfasts, breakfast burritos, salads, pastas, espresso, ice cream and sandwiches are all on the menu, as are microbrews and draft beer. And because it’s a general store you can pick up all sorts of dry goods and sundries here as well.read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Kirkwood Inn & Saloon is a piece of backcountry history, all the way from 1864. The menu looks as if it were built by a high-country fur trapper, but it is surprisingly high-end with soups, salads, burgers and an eclectic offering of entrees. The full bar doesn’t have an enormous selection but does have hot cocktails to ward of the winter chill in addition to...read more
Palisades Tahoe | Alpine Meadows
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley) is known to be a breeding ground for famous pro skiers. A few that have come from this area include Olympians Julia Mancuso and Jonny Moseley as well as extreme athlete Shane McConkey. One of the reasons that these three, and many others, have excelled at downhill skiing is because of the KT-22 ski lift. Situated right at the base...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
A longstanding restaurant in Lake Tahoe for good reason, La Fondue is a wonderful dining experience for those who enjoy the romance accompanied with sharing a warm meal. La Fondue is known for exceptional fondue dishes, whether as an entree or dessert. Served in the classic cheese style or in an oil or broth fashion, there are a variety of fondue choices, with their Meatball...read more
