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 Vacation Resort
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Breakfast, lunch or dinner, Bear Moon Bar and Grill is ready to serve you with a menu befitting a world-class destination. At the Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort, where Ski Run Boulevard meets Lake Tahoe Boulevard in the center of South Shore, Bear Moon's breakfast menu features cage-free eggs in a variety of dishes, many featuring their signature Wild Thyme Potatoes. For lunch and dinner, if...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
As if to balance out the resort and casino restaurants, Tahoe’s South Shore has an impressive number of old-school breakfast/lunch diners, the kind that you could imagine seeing in a 1950s photograph with a family enjoying a meal together. Bert’s Cafe is one of these spots, always full of locals but more than happy to serve biscuits and gravy or chicken-fried steak to a visitor...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
If you’re looking for an old-school, down-home burger joint, you’ve found it in Big Daddy’s. In a town where most of the food is priced for the tourist trade, the meals here are a lot more reasonable, and you actually get a lot for your money. The trade off is that there are not a lot of bells and whistles at this place, and it...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Blue Coyote is Truckee’s original sports bar. It has 24 hi-def TVs and 13 beers on tap. Along with a full bar, Blue Coyote’s menu is full of everything one would expect at a classic sports bar and grill. Start with huge nacho platters or spicy wings, plus a variety of other appetizers. Entrees run the gamut from build-your-own burgers and quarter-pound hot dogs to...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Blue Dog Gourmet Pizza is a Tahoe original, from the logo of a giant azure canine howling at the moon from atop Mount Tallac to the wide selection of gourmet pizza combos and the build-your-own pizzas. There are now two Blue Dog locations. For both sites, if you’re dining in you should plan on calling ahead for reservations (an hour ahead will do for most parties,...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
If you are looking for a huge menu, delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere, a great place to check out is Blue Lake Tavern. Situated on the shores of Lake Tahoe in Zephyr Cove, this is the perfect place for getting a giant pizza, whopping burger or sizable sandwich. They also offer a kids' menu, choices of desserts and a full bar with your choices...read more
Beach Retreat & Lodge at Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
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 surrounding mountains are exceptional. It's on an expansive pier that hangs over the turquoise water of Lake Tahoe, and the tables are all situated to give guests an optimum viewing experience. The atmosphere of the restaurant is casual with a sparkle...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Bob Dog Pizza may be located out in Meyers, but the short drive from South Shore proper will get you some great gourmet pizza. You can also create your own pizza with high-end cheeses, meats and fresh toppings or even take one home and bake it yourself. If pizza isn’t quite what you are hungering for, the shop has quite a range of other foods...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
No matter what time of day your stomach is rumbling, Brew Brothers has you covered. The casual restaurant inside Harrah's Lake Tahoe in Stateline serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menus feature breakfast classics, gourmet burgers, artisan pizzas and signature pub fare. Twenty-four beers are on tap, with plenty more in bottles. The 30 television screens will keep you entertained, though with Brew Brothers right on...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Bridgetender Tavern & Grill is a favorite of many diners in the Lake Tahoe area. Lovingly known as The BT, Bridgetender has been a main player on the burger scene around the shores of Lake Tahoe since 1977. One of the favorite items on the menu is the turkey burger with waffle fries. Another favorite is the super-tasty elk burger. The BT is also known...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Situated along Edgewood Tahoe’s legendary golf course and carefully masterminded by famed architect Frank Gehry, Brooks’ Bar & Deck perfects the gastropub concept by embellishing it as a gorgeously wooded gathering place. Serving gourmet comfort food and other expertly prepared pub-inspired menu items, Brooks’ Bar & Deck is the perfect place to oversee a game of golf or enjoy vistas of Lake Tahoe from the...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Pretty close to the Y is a friendly Mexican food cafe, festooned in a fast-food color scheme, but with a much more personable atmosphere. Brothers Burrito House is a great place for all-day breakfast burritos that are substantial but not too expensive. The salsa bar with chips is another big draw for this little spot, and the dining areas, both inside and outside, are clean...read more
