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
2500 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Golf courses are known to be one of the prettiest outdoor settings. Dining at the Clubhouse at Lake Tahoe Golf Course is like sitting in a valley with the green links and granite mountains practically on all sides. It's hard to find a better view of Mt. Tallac. One doesn't have to golf to enjoy what the Clubhouse has to offer. The 2,500-square-foot facility is perfect for weddings, receptions, group meetings and banquet dinners. It can seat 160 people. It's also possible to have an event on the 10th tee near the Upper Truckee River. The Clubhouse includes a full-service restaurant, bar and golf shop.
Golf courses are known to be one of the prettiest outdoor settings. Dining at the Clubhouse at Lake Tahoe Golf Course is like sitting in a valley with the green links and granite mountains practically on all sides. It's hard to find a better view of Mt. Tallac. One doesn't have to golf to enjoy what the Clubhouse has to offer. The 2,500-square-foot facility is...read more
Golf courses are known to be one of the prettiest outdoor settings. Dining at the...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
If you are looking for an epic sandwich that is one of the best in town, Full Belly Deli is a sure bet. A local favorite that is true to its name, Full Belly Deli serves tasty breakfast and lunch items that are certain to leave you completely satisfied and ready for whatever your day has in store. If you're in a hurry, be sure...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Got a hankering for a cold drink and some California cuisine as you’re boating across Lake Tahoe in the summer? Pull up to the pier at Gar Woods Grill and they’ll valet park your vessel while you slip in for a refreshment. Take in the amazing views of the jewel of the Sierra from the deck and balconies or from inside Gar Woods through their...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Whether you live in the Shire and are hankering for pizza or are visiting friends and promised to arrive with dinner, Glenshire Pizza Company has you covered. They have filled a void in one of Truckee’s largest neighborhoods by offering great food and drink without having to drive into town. Along with a variety of pizzas that range from the standard — veggie, combo, Hawaiian...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
The Ski Run Center has a great little pizza shop in Goodfella’s Pizza. Because of its location, the architecture is more like a woodsy mountain lodge than a pie parlor, but the pizzas are hand tossed, and everything is fresh every day from the dough to the sauce to the toppings. And Goodfella’s has more than just pizza. Sandwiches, calzones, pastas and salads, plus a...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Grand Central Pizza & Pasta– the name just about says it all. The only way to improve on the moniker would be to note that they also have calzones, burgers, sandwiches and salads. Near the South Y and the intersection of Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Tahoe Keys Boulevard, Grand Central is convenient to get to and offers good food in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere....read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
A restaurant built around the tasty delight of a well-made Italian food is what Great Gold is all about. Created by David Steele, curator of flour + water (a gourmet Italian eatery in San Francisco), Chef Brandon Kirksey and Randal Hutchinson, the dining experience is top notch and absolutely tasty. The menu is packed with antipastas like salads and meatballs as well as designer pizzas and...read more
Shops at Heavenly Village
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Named after Heavenly’s famous run, Gunbarrel Tavern and Eatery is an après-ski grill located right near the gondola in Heavenly Village. During the snow season it can get pretty crowded, but there is overflow seating outside at the fire pits. The menu isn’t huge, but the meals are good, solid comfort food, and there is a good selection of craft beers and appetizers. Top picks...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Born out of a mobile catering grill, Gus’ Open Pit Barbecue is not your usual barbecue joint. Gus’ employs a California style that came from the central coast near the town of Santa Maria. Tri-tip seasoned with a dry rub is slow grilled over an open fire of red oak. It’s served without sauce so you can enjoy the full flavor of the meat. Sides...read more
Shops at Heavenly Village
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
There are several fun restaurants around Heavenly Village that are good spots to relax after a day on the slopes, enjoy some live music or have a drink and watch the game. But sometimes that's not exactly what you are looking for. Sometimes you just need a quick bite and a drink of coffee. Heaven's Little Café fills that need. The shop offers breakfast combos...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Heavenly Village is a collection of shops, restaurants and activities clustered around the Heavenly Ski Resort’s Gondola pad. The Village is tucked along the main boulevard through South Lake Tahoe near the Nevada casinos. Dining options range from ice cream, snack and coffee shops to gourmet burger and pizza restaurants. There’s a little bit of everything for those who like to shop, including art and...read more
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
Since 1964 Heidi's Pancake House has been serving breakfast and lunch in a quaint, adorable Swiss chalet in South Lake Tahoe. Their four-egg omelette menu takes up a full page. Other breakfast dishes include the traditional favorites. Salads, sandwiches and burgers are also on the menu, with the lunch items available at 11 a.m. The chalet theme from the outside is continued on the interior...read more
Palisades Tahoe | Alpine Meadows
Lake Tahoe American & Family Oriented
High Camp at Palisades Tahoe is a conglomeration of various activities and dining and drinking opportunities at 8,200 feet at the top of the tram. One of the favorite activities here is a roller-skating rink in the summer. High Camp is also home to the Olympic Museum, a gathering of appreciation for the 1960 Winter Games. For skiers and snowboarders, this is both a launching...read more
