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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Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
3310 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Elements Eatery & Bar is one of the few restaurants anywhere in the Lake Tahoe Basin that can boast of lake views from its outdoor seating and from every seat inside as well. Even better is the distinctive menu that owners describe as Mexi-Cali. The smash burger has a ton of Latin herbs in it, while the au jus for the French dip is also Latin-based with chili peppers. The menu has shareable items like the Fiesta Nachos, Taco Sampler and Street Fries, a meal in itself with house-made fries and an all-beef hot dog with ketchup, crema, mustard, Tabasco, lime and jalapeno. This South Lake Tahoe restaurant is all about fresh ingredients, from the corn and flour tortillas made in-house to the juices and mixes for the full bar. With the grassy area out front fenced off, adult beverages may be consumed at outside tables. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available seven days a week. Elements also offers catering for special occasions.
Elements Eatery & Bar is one of the few restaurants anywhere in the Lake Tahoe Basin that can boast of lake views from its outdoor seating and from every seat inside as well. Even better is the distinctive menu that owners describe as Mexi-Cali. The smash burger has a ton of Latin herbs in it, while the au jus for the French dip is also Latin-based with...read more
Elements Eatery & Bar is one of the few restaurants anywhere in the Lake Tahoe Basin...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Whether you call it L.A. Italian Kitchen or Tahoe Italian Kitchen, this little pizza shop in Harrah’s food court offers handmade pizza, baked ziti, lasagna, breadsticks and salads. The pasta bowls feature specialties such as Chicken Alfredo. It's located just off the main casino floor and provides a convenient and quick meal without the time and effort of a full-blown sit-down restaurant.read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Tahoe Keys Deli has been providing South Lake Tahoe with real deli sandwiches since 1984. These are the real, honest-to-goodness sandwiches that can be hard to find in California and the West, like a hearty roast beef or meatball sandwich. There are also the traditional sides such as potato salad and pasta salad. The site itself is pretty small and has a local hometown feel...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Tahoe Pops is one of those fun stories of how a business idea evolves. Starting out in 2011 as a shaved-ice venture in a trailer in South Lake Tahoe, their tasty treats became so popular that the business soon grew into a multi-location venture. The love of cold treats grew for the owners, and they decided to take their sweet tooth to the next level....read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
When you take the gondola ride to the top of Heavenly, you’ll find the Tamarack Lodge. Measuring in at almost 15,000 square feet, it has a wide range of dining options from pizza and chili to salad and traditional American favorites. There is also a full bar, and during the ski season check the calendar for live music and drink and food specials. read more
Shops at Heavenly Village
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
TASTE at The Loft features a vibrant mix of small plates and American tapas meant to be shared in the magical environment at The Loft Theatre in Heavenly Village. Each dish is carefully prepared in house by award-winning chefs using the best sustainable, local and seasonable ingredients. They offer vegetarian, seafood, meat, gluten-free and keto dishes, both cold and hot. Before or after your dining...read more
Northstar California Resort
Village at Northstar
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
When you want the fun atmosphere of a sports bar mixed with the family-friendly environment of an après ski restaurant, you want TC’s Pub. The menu is big on the kind of shareable appetizers/entrees that you can pass around and munch on while watching the big game, and the pub has 10 screens up for just that sort of an event. If you are there for an...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Thania's Juice Bar is much, much more than just a juice bar. Serving exceptionally tasty breakfast and lunch items as well as a smorgasbord of freshly made juices, Thania's creates an easy way to fuel yourself for a day of fun in Lake Tahoe. The menu is known to have delicious Mexican food like homemade tamales, gluten-free bagels and house specialty tacos as well as...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
When it comes to delectable desserts, The Baked Bear chain serves up the tastiest ice cream sandwiches possible. Homemade from original cookie recipes made with love and served with made-from-scratch, hand-scooped ice cream, these ice cream sandwiches are literally like nothing you have ever tried before. The cookie base can be switched out with a brownie, depending on just what you're looking for in your...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
The Brewery at Lake Tahoe is the original hometown brewpub – it’s as simple and straightforward as that, and the name reflects it, as does the classic 1930s red-brick building. It started out in 1992 focusing on craft beer, but soon became known for its pizza offerings as well. These days there is a full menu with burgers, ribs, pasta, salads, steaks and seafood. Among the...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
The Burrito Window is a quick, delicious and inexpensive option for a yummy meal. With burritos that start out at $9 and kids meals for $4 and less, you can't beat the prices. You can call ahead for your take-out meal, making it even quicker if needed. Serving chicken, carne asada, carnitas, shrimp and vegetarian burritos as well as tacos, chopped salad and tostadas, their Mexican...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
The Divided Sky is both a regular hangout for the locals of Meyers as well as a favored destination for those visiting from South Lake Tahoe who are looking for a more mellow vibe than what the casinos represent. The Divided Sky is a bar, cafe and restaurant. Some of the favorite menu items include their Estrada Melt broiled sandwich that comes with free-range turkey,...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
When it comes to a brewery creating good beers, one factor that has to be involved is the love for the creation. That is exactly what you will find at Good Wolf Brewing Company. A brewery that was built on love of the Tahoe forest and the flavor of hops, Good Wolf Brewing Company provides a welcoming atmosphere with an ever-increasing selection of tasty beers,...read more
