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
395 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, CA
Pepper's Taqueria is at the rear of Pete 'n Peters Sports & Spirits, Tahoe City’s original and much-loved sports bar. This means you can watch the game at the bar and enjoy Pepper's tasty tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, wings and cheeseburgers. Pepper's is known for its affordable Mexican food.
Pepper's Taqueria is at the rear of Pete 'n Peters Sports & Spirits, Tahoe City’s original and much-loved sports bar. This means you can watch the game at the bar and enjoy Pepper's tasty tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, wings and cheeseburgers. Pepper's is known for its affordable Mexican food. read more
Pepper's Taqueria is at the rear of Pete 'n Peters Sports & Spirits, Tahoe City’s...read more
Northstar California Resort
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
A new addition to the Northstar family, Bourbon Pub is an upscale option for incredible après delectables. The brainchild of internationally acclaimed restaurateur Michael Mina, it features pub fare with wow factor. Look for starters like Hamachi Sashimi, Shrimp Lettuce Cups and Steamed Bao Buns; soups and salads, including a Truffle Ceasar; burgers and sandwiches, including a Pho French Dip and a Veggie Philly; and...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
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Got a hankering for a bison burger with sauerkraut, blue cheese, a side of garlic fries and a frosty pale ale? Burger Me in Truckee has it covered. While that exact burger isn’t on the fixed menu at Burger Me near downtown Truckee, it is one customers can concoct on their own off the popular burger joint’s list of mains and add-ons. With its super...read more
Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Cable Car Ice Cream Shop has been a summertime favorite since the mid-1980s. Offering homemade ice cream from Blue Bunny Ice Cream in San Francisco, it also has cold drinks, lemonade, coffee and a few extra sweets. The ice cream shop also offers access to the Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort's beautiful gardens, giving the opportunity to relax and take in the surrounding beauty. Cable Car Ice...read more
Bally's Lake Tahoe Casino Resort
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Cafe del Soul is the mainstream restaurant in Bally's Lake Tahoe Casino Resort and serves traditional breakfasts, lunches and dinners, including soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, steak, seafood and desserts. Given the location inside a casino resort, the restaurant is open early at 6 a.m. and stays open late into the night on Fridays and Saturdays, so it's a good place for an after-show meal or...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Cafe Zenon, located on the Tahoe City Golf Course, is a modern, classy offering of creative dishes that really satisfy. Newly remodeled and enhanced with all the bells and whistles, Cafe Zenon is an excellent choice when you're seeking a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Their menu is fun and different, with lunch and dinner menus providing hardy meals like Brisket Fried Rice, an Asian Bib...read more
Shops at Heavenly Village
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
There is a great burger spot in Heavenly Village, right on the corner of Heavenly Village Way and Lake Tahoe Boulevard. In other words, right out front. California Burger Co. claims to be all about burgers, music and art, and they put their money where their mouth is. First, the burgers – big and juicy (free range and grass fed) and more than half a...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
For years California Main Lodge was what came to mind when people mentioned Heavenly. And while the opening of the Gondola near Stateline means that not quite as many people make the driving trek up the long steep Ski Run Boulevard to the lodge, it is still a classic snow-sport site and well worth the visit. Here at the resort's original mountain base area there...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Have you ever yearned for fresh, tasty seafood while taking in the splendor of Lake Tahoe? If so, you are in for a treat with a new offering in Incline Village – Cape House Lake Tahoe. Created to offer the experience of Cape Cod and a New England beach town in Lake Tahoe, the menu is packed full of amazing seafood dishes like Maine lobster,...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Cascades is a breakfast restaurant offering exceptional views looking up Palisades Tahoe toward the granite cliffs that create the valley's cul-de-sac. Breakfast comes in the form of a gourmet buffet complete with a chef to cook your every egg wish as well as fresh waffles, sausages and bacon. There are cold food options, cereals, pastries and juices as well. The atmosphere is open and welcoming.read more
