We can all explain why the Lake Tahoe area is as popular as it is with locals and visitors. The mind-blowing beauty of Mother Nature is probably explanation No. 1. All the exhilarating ways to get into the surrounding environment would likely come in second. But somewhere near the top of that list will be all the fun to be had après ________ (fill in the activity … doesn’t have to be only ski!). And a whole lot of that fun can be found in Lake Tahoe bars and pubs. When the sun sinks behind those mountains and the glow covers that lake, it’s _____ time (fill in the blank again … martini, craft beer, margarita … doesn’t have to be Miller!). We play hard here, with hard being relative. South Lake Tahoe bars options take first prize due to the huge variety of them, but your favorite spot might be discovered in any of our towns. The best bars in Lake Tahoe might be hole in the wall, smoky joints that serve the best bourbon you’ve ever tasted, classy casino digs that specialize in shaken, not stirred or that rustic bar with the huge roaring fireplace and your favored shiraz on pour. Your Lake Tahoe bar … your choice.
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Lake Tahoe Restaurant
400 Brassie Avenue, Tahoe Vista, CA
Spindleshanks Restaurant is housed in a modern lodge on the Old Brockway Golf Course in Kings Beach. Decks out back and around the side provide alfresco dining with a view of the golf course. Inside it’s cozy and light with high ceilings, wood floors and a couple of fireplaces. Dinner options are eclectic with oysters, Berkshire pork shank and nightly seafood specials. Notables are the Asian spring rolls and Seafood Linguini that comes with mussels, calamari, scallops, fresh fish, prawns, garlic, tomato and cream. Spindleshanks is well-known for its weekday happy hour featuring discounted wines, well drinks and appetizers. It is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It’s a great place to fill up before golf in the summer or to enjoy an après-ski or après golf happy hour in the winter.
Spindleshanks Restaurant is housed in a modern lodge on the Old Brockway Golf Course in Kings Beach. Decks out back and around the side provide alfresco dining with a view of the golf course. Inside it’s cozy and light with high ceilings, wood floors and a couple of fireplaces. Dinner options are eclectic with oysters, Berkshire pork shank and nightly seafood specials. Notables are the...read more
Spindleshanks Restaurant is housed in a modern lodge on the Old Brockway Golf Course in...read more
Shops at Heavenly Village
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One of the first of the fun and different restaurants to come to South Lake Tahoe with the redevelopment projects near the state line was FiRE + iCE Interactive Bar + Grill. The concept is that you choose your own components and sauces and the chef grills it all up right in front of you. It works very well with the Heavenly Village setting of...read more
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If you are looking for a scrumptious breakfast or mid-day meal that will leave you feeling satisfied, put Fire Sign Cafe on your list. This small breakfast and lunch establishment is an absolute favorite among locals. Having been around since 1978, Fire Sign has shown its worthiness by serving incredibly tasty morning meals and afternoon dishes. They make almost everything from scratch. A few of...read more
The Village at Palisades Tahoe
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The Village at Palisades Tahoe
Every village needs a pizza place, and Fireside Pizza Company is the Village at Palisades Tahoe's. Fireside is a welcoming, relaxed family atmosphere that offers big-screen TVs inside for watching your favorite sport or an outdoor fire pit to enjoy conversation with family and friends after hitting the slopes. Fireside offers a few local favorite dishes. Two that are highly recommended included their Thai curry chicken pizza and the pear and walnut salad. During slow season the restaurant closes its doors on Wednesdays.
Every village needs a pizza place, and Fireside Pizza Company is the Village at Palisades Tahoe's. Fireside is a welcoming, relaxed family atmosphere that offers big-screen TVs inside for watching your favorite sport or an outdoor fire pit to enjoy conversation with family and friends after hitting the slopes. Fireside offers a few local favorite dishes. Two that are highly recommended included their Thai curry...read more
Every village needs a pizza place, and Fireside Pizza Company is the Village at Palisades...read more
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If you are looking for a restaurant that offers scrumptious food, stunning views and six flat-screen televisions playing sports all day long, then you need to take advantage of Flight Deck Sports Bar & Grill. Overlooking Lake Tahoe Airport, this welcoming eatery is a superb choice for home-style meals. The restaurant features lunch and dinner seven days a week and breakfast on weekends, and the...read more
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Embark on a journey of flavor and positivity with FOLK Brewing Company. Born from a winter solstice celebration among friends in 2013, FOLK Brewing is the culmination of ideas, dreams and shared visions. What began as a simple conversation about kombucha sparked a revolution in craft brewing. Led by a seasoned chef with a passion for fermentation, FOLK Brewing set out to create a kombucha unlike...read more
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If you're thinking that a highlight of your Tahoe vacation might be a nice casino buffet dinner, Harrah’s Forest Buffet should be on your shortlist. For one thing, before you take even one bite, the view is spectacular, and no wonder, since the restaurant is on the 18th floor. As for the food, there is a good selection and a lot of it. Depending on...read more
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If you want to brag that you’ve been to the highest year-round bar at Tahoe, then you need to drive up Kingsbury Grade and visit Fox & Hound Smokehouse Grill & Bar. A full restaurant and bar, they serve everything you’d expect to find at a good bar and grill, plus they are rightfully proud of their award-winning barbecue. In fact, the Fox & Hound...read more
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Near the middle of town is a cute little coffee shop that specializes in organic foods and drinks. And "little" is the operative word – if there is anyone ordering ahead of you, you may find yourself standing outside until they leave and make room for you. Free Bird Cafe serves coffee and espresso, teas (don't miss the homemade chai latte), smoothies (both simple and...read more
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Freel Perk is a coffee shop out in Meyers that keeps things as local as possible with coffee from Alpen Sierra and baked goods from Don’s Cakes by the Lake, Truckee Sourdough Company and Sugar Pine Bakery. They also have smoothies and frappes. Playfully named for the highest mountain in El Dorado County and with the slogan Coffee with Altitude, Freel Perk is adjacent to...read more
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If you enjoy fresh, healthy Mexican food, then you must check out Frescana Mexican Bistro. Based on the belief that a dining experience should nourish the body, surprise the taste buds and set the stage for great conversation, Frescana is a casual Mexican experience with flair. With their gigantic menu, every taste bud will find a dish worthy of repeat, from their simple yet flavorful...read more
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Freshie’s Restaurant is about, well, fresh and tasty food. It’s a tiny spot, and even though it is right on Lake Tahoe Boulevard you have to look closely to find it. A small dining room and bar is offset by a great second-story deck with a view of the lake. The food here is creative and wholesome with an emphasis on organic cuisine including vegetarian,...read more
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The restaurant is called a grill, and the recommended attire is business casual, but Friday’s Station in Harrah’s is definitely a fine-dining option. To begin with, it is located on the top floor, making the view alone worth the visit. Beyond that, the meats are certified Angus and USDA Choice beef, while the seafood is fresh and the side dishes are creative. On top of...read more
