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
2180 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Orchid's Thai Cuisine thrives in its little location just east of the Y. If you are looking for a Thai restaurant that is big on flavor and decorated with beautiful Thai decor, then this is a great place to enjoy. Their large menu offers something for everyone, and the dishes are perfect for sharing family-style. There are a lot of spicy dishes on their menu, and you can add heat if you'd like. Likewise, this restaurant is pretty good about accommodating special dietary needs. They also offer some nice desserts, including green tea ice cream, fried bananas and other treats.
Orchid's Thai Cuisine thrives in its little location just east of the Y. If you are looking for a Thai restaurant that is big on flavor and decorated with beautiful Thai decor, then this is a great place to enjoy. Their large menu offers something for everyone, and the dishes are perfect for sharing family-style. There are a lot of spicy dishes on their menu,...read more
Orchid's Thai Cuisine thrives in its little location just east of the Y. If you...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
If you are looking for a great place for a fun date, family night or entertaining outing with friends, then you must check out Tipsy Putt Tahoe. A delightful combination of indoor mini golf, a fully stocked bar and delicious restaurant, this family-owned eatery is a recipe for a good time. Their menu is set up for those with high standards, with all of their...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
On the Nevada side of South Shore, once you get past the casinos, things are pretty much spread out and sparse with a couple of small centers of commerce such as lower Kingsbury and Round Hill. This can be to the savvy diner’s advantage, because the really good restaurants are tucked out of the way and you don’t have to fight the crowds of tourists...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Throughout Lake Tahoe are high-quality, tasty eateries that are built on the dreams and hard work of the locals that own them. This is certainly the case for a newcomer to the South Lake Tahoe restaurant scene, Toulouse. A spin on the great tastes of New Orleans, Toulouse is a dining experience built on the collaboration of four friends and a dream that was conceived...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Truckee Brewing Company provides an opportunity to enjoy the gourmet side of beer in a welcoming atmosphere. New to the Tahoe craft beer scene, Truckee Brewing Company offers more than 16 beers on tap, all of them made with extreme care and attention. Look for various IPAs (including flavors such as East Coast, West Coast and Double IPA), delectable pale ales, a unique Peach Strawberry...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Truckee Tavern & Grill lives up to its name. As a tavern, the bar shines with a curated selection of spirits, beer and wine. If small-batch whiskeys and gins make you smile, the cocktail offerings are sure to please. As a grill, the restaurant’s steaks and chicken entrees are sublimely cooked on a wood-fired grill. Since all offerings are made with fresh, local and seasonal...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
At the edge of town on the former site of the Ponderosa Ranch (remember the TV show Bonanza?) sits Tunnel Creek Station. It’s at the hub of several back country hiking and mountain biking trailheads, including the Flume Trail, and is also adjacent to the paved East Shore Path. If you’re headed up the mountain or spending a day at the beach, Tunnel Creek Cafe...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
There are a number of restaurants in South Tahoe offering fresh, wholesome food that also happens to be great tasting, and this is one of them. Verde Mexican Rotisserie puts a healthy spin on Mexican favorites with natural ingredients, meats free of antibiotics and hormones and produce that is locally sourced. Salads, tortas, quesadillas, burritos and tacos make up the menu. Two other items that...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
All of the best ski resorts these days strive to provide the most complete vacation experience, and the Village at Northstar is a prime example. When you are tired of the mountain, or if you have no interest in the snow sports in the first place, there is plenty to do at the Village. Shopping is front and center with more than a dozen shops...read more
Northstar California Resort
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
The Village at Northstar is an example of the coming of age of the Sierra ski resorts. Gone are the days when the Tahoe area hillsides were bustling with snow-sports enthusiasts in the winter but then empty during the other seasons. The activity these days takes place all year long, and even if you never set foot on the slopes, you'll find more than enough...read more
Shops at Heavenly Village
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Located smack dab in the middle of Heavenly Village, Village Bar & Grill is perfectly situated amidst spectacular scenery and people-watching opportunities. Tasty starters include Smoked Pulled Pork Nachos and Grilled Cheese Dippers. The main menu includes favorites like their Kobe Bacon Bleu Burger, a Bison Chili Dog and Buffalo Grilled Chicken. They also offer a basic menu for children. read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Since 1983 the family-run Village Pub has been a locals' favorite for food, fun, cocktails and conversation. By day you’ll find a few old-timers telling stories at the bar and lots of folks on their lunch breaks scarfing down the generous and tasty hamburgers or noshing on appetizers, chicken sandwiches, gourmet hot dogs or the daily special. Come nighttime the pub tends to fill with...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
If there is a way to blend New York and Lake Tahoe, Vinny's Pizzeria has done it. These are delicious New York–style pies but made to satisfy the hunger that hits you after a day of high-altitude activity. The dough and sauces are made in-house, the meats come from South Lake Tahoe's own Overland Meats, and the submarine sandwich breads are from nearby Truckee Sourdough....read more
