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
120 Grove Street, Tahoe City, CA
Za's is an excellent choice for lakefront outdoor dining in Tahoe City. The views will blow you away at this eclectic American-Italian restaurant that's also known for its great prices and casual setting. Wait until you see their new outdoor bar that's right over the lake! Known as the Lakefront SideBar, it features tasty bites and liquid delights such as their famous SideBar Slush. Za’s lunch and dinner menus offer something for everyone including salads, creative apps, burgers, pizzas and calzones, pasta dishes and tasty entrees. Vegetarians can find plenty of choices on this menu, and there is a kids' menu available. Chef and owner Jonny Roscher has trained around the world and brings wonderful diversity to the meals he offers. Za's offers lakefront outdoor dining and take-out and serves beer, wine and cocktails. The Lakefront SideBar is open in spring, summer and fall, weather permitting.
Za's is an excellent choice for lakefront outdoor dining in Tahoe City. The views will blow you away at this eclectic American-Italian restaurant that's also known for its great prices and casual setting. Wait until you see their new outdoor bar that's right over the lake! Known as the Lakefront SideBar, it features tasty bites and liquid delights such as their famous SideBar Slush. Za’s lunch and...
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Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Truckee Public House is Alibi Ale Works’ second location, opened in 2017 in Truckee’s historic downtown to offer another venue to enjoy their beers along with live music, community events and a rotating food menu of sandwiches, salads, pretzels and daily specials. Much like their other locations, it is a comfortable, well-crafted space for people to gather and relax, featuring Truckee's largest
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Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
If you're a proud owner of a sweet tooth, Aloha Ice Cream and Dessert Spa might just put you into a happy daze. Locally owned and operated, they offer ice cream, sundaes, ice cream cakes and even fresh waffle cones. The location is perfect to stop and grab a treat while walking or biking the lakeside path between Timber Cove Marina and Lakeside Commons. Aloha...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Alpina is a coffee shop combining old and new at Tahoe. It is in one of the historic buildings in the area, out on Emerald Bay Road, and has a brand-new owner as of the fall of 2015. Alpina continues to serve Alpen Sierra coffees and teas but now also has a long list of exotic coffee drinks, both hot and cold. The cafe serves...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
The house restaurant for breakfast and lunch at Harrah’s is the American River Cafe, but it is unlike any other mainstream casino diner you’ve ever seen. It’s designed to look as if you're eating in a forest alongside a meandering stream, a wonderfully calming atmosphere and a nice break from the bells and whistles of the casino floor. The menu includes breakfast standards, sandwiches, burgers...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Art of Gelato is a culinary masterpiece of frozen yumminess. A little spot hidden within the Ski Run Marina, Art of Gelato offers many flavors so even the picky sweet tooth will find a taste to like. The shop is located right on the beach, and the delicious cold treat is a perfect combination for enjoying a hot summer Lake Tahoe beach day.read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Artemis Mediterranean Grill serves Greek and Mediterranean dishes that are freshly prepared and handmade daily, and they are committed to using foods that are locally sourced and organic. Located in the King’s Trading Post shopping center, this restaurant is not perhaps as grandiose as its more recent sister restaurant, Artemis Lakefront Cafe, but the grill is the original, the spot that was so popular that...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
If you’re hungry and in the mood for meal that tastes home cooked, Austin’s is the place for you. Their motto is "comfort food for the soul" – with all signature dishes made from scratch. Austin's is open for lunch and dinner. Signature salads like Doug’s Favorite is a meal – or two. Main courses range from sandwiches and burgers to steaks, seafood and multiple...read more
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
Northstar California Resort
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
It’s hard to beat barbecue and beer after a long day shredding the slopes. Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe nailed the concept with its Backyard Bar & BBQ on the slope-side back patio of the hotel. The goodness starts with wintertime ski-in/ski-out access, an on-site meat smoker, homemade barbecue sauces and a great selection of craft brews and specialty cocktails. Along with the barbecue pork, brisket and...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
With its spot on the main corner of Downtown Truckee, Bar of America’s location alone draws people through its doors. After being in business since 1974, there is more to the place locals call “B of A” than where it stands (and, yes, B of A was once a Bank of America). Sure, the historic red brick building and large windows are authentically inviting, but...read more
Shops at Heavenly Village
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Whether you live at Tahoe or you are in town visiting, when you go to Base Camp Pizza Co. you are on vacation. It’s located in the Heavenly Village, so right off the bat there’s the relaxed resort-town atmosphere. Both the inside and outside are inviting with a rustic-wood decor, and the outside also has some nice fire pits for the chilly Tahoe evenings. Drinks...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
There is an eclectic little coffee shop in the Round Hill shopping center called Bean Bar. It’s a fun spot with lots of local art and a relaxed, Tahoe-time atmosphere. They carry all the staples of this kind of an eatery, such as bagels, pastries, ice cream, smoothies and, of course, coffee. Get something to go or spend some time and make this your new...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
If you enjoy the finger-licking yumminess of ribs, then you must check out Bear Beach BBQ. Secret recipes make for amazing flavors that can only be found in this welcoming and comfortable restaurant. The lunch and dinner menus are simple. The focus is on their delicious ribs that are dry rubbed and then smoked with mesquite, their brisket that is wet aged before being rubbed...read more
