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
455 N. Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, CA
Based at evo Hotel in Tahoe City, Sierra Surf Club is not just for hotel guests. Open to all, the restaurant offers global comfort food for breakfast, lunch and dinner plus grab-and-go items. Enjoy the views of Lake Tahoe while sitting on the outdoor patio with a drink from the full bar. If it's cool out, you'll stay warm around the fire pit. All profits from the restaurant go to Protect Our Winters, an outdoor movement for climate impact created by professional snowboarder Jeremy Jones, who founded the hotel and restaurant.
Based at evo Hotel in Tahoe City, Sierra Surf Club is not just for hotel guests. Open to all, the restaurant offers global comfort food for breakfast, lunch and dinner plus grab-and-go items. Enjoy the views of Lake Tahoe while sitting on the outdoor patio with a drink from the full bar. If it's cool out, you'll stay warm around the fire pit. All profits...read more
Based at evo Hotel in Tahoe City, Sierra Surf Club is not just for hotel...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Mountain Brew is more than a place to get a cup of coffee, whether it's served naked or not, hot or cold. Every batch of beans is hand roasted, and one-pound bags are available on-site or online, or you can join the coffee club for monthly deliveries. There's also chai, hot chocolate, matcha, herbal teas and more. This is also a place to enjoy a...read more
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Mountain Lotus Yoga is a space of yoga vibrancy offered in two locations: Tahoe City and Truckee. Their Tahoe City spot is the closest yoga studio to the shores of Lake Tahoe, which is a fantastic bonus after attending one of their hot yoga classes. There's nothing quite as refreshing as diving into the cool waters of Lake Tahoe after sweating it out in a...read more
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Mountain Slice offers New York–style pizza that is so tasty you are going to think you levitated to the East Coast. They also offer a Detroit-style square pizza with cheesy edges for those who like a little more dough and cheese. In addition to pies, they have a full selection of regionally made ice cream from the Hoch Family Creamery of Minden, Nevada, with a...read more
Palisades Tahoe | Alpine Meadows
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If you enjoy the Food to Fork movement that supports small farmers and eating healthier, more sustainable food, then check out Mtn Roots Food Trucks. Having two locations — at the base of Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Meadows — the food trucks are an exceptional opportunity to enjoy regional produce fashioned into delicious quick bites or into larger sit-down-style meals. In fact, they partner with...read more
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My Thai Cuisine offers surprisingly authentic Thai food in a nice modern restaurant near the South Y area. Fresh ingredients and quality herbs help to create some wonderful dishes, and the menu is extensive, including the vegetarian selection. Some top picks include the Hangover Noodle, Yellow Curry and the Pad Thai Crab. Unlike some other restaurants in the area, My Thai is happy to package...read more
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Chaat is a term for a type of Indian fast food, the kind that one would find at a roadside stand or food truck. Nikki’s Chaat has taken the concept inside for a great restaurant located near the middle of town, where these snack foods join traditional dishes to make for full breakfasts, lunches and dinners. There is a wide selection of offerings, including tandoori...read more
Obexer's Boat Company & Obexer's Water Sports
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Obexer's General Store is so much more than a general store. It offers all the normal stuff that would be found at a corner convenience shop, but the goodies go far beyond that. At Obexer's you will find homemade sandwiches, the super-popular Obexer's secret sauces for pasta, salad dressings, BBQ sauce, seafood and marinades as well as specialty olives and mustards. Obexer's also offers freshly...read more
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Off the Hook is one of the higher-end sushi restaurants in the basin, but it has a fun, casual and high-energy atmosphere. It is almost exactly in the middle of the City of South Lake Tahoe, and its offerings range outside of the items one would find in a more traditional sushi bar. The business prides itself not only on a fresh...read more
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As you walk into Old Range Steakhouse you’ll be greeted by the Wall of Wine from which you can select a bottle to accompany your meal. Slip into one of their vinyl booths surrounded by redwood paneling and take in the view of the lake and mountains. The vintage steakhouse atmosphere probably hasn’t been updated since the 1970s, but that’s not a complaint. Big is...read more
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Located across from the Loading Dock and tucked in amongst the bricks of historic downtown, the Old Town Tap features a wood-fired pizza oven and serves Neapolitan-style pizzas with a unique crust that is made with a wild yeast starter from right here in the Sierra. Not into pizza? No problem. The salads are also special, as the chef works hand in hand with a...read more
Bally's Lake Tahoe Casino Resort
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Bally's Lake Tahoe Casino Resort's Opal Ultra Lounge is a night club aimed at the younger demographic with acclaimed DJs, go-go dancers and even body painting. If you can swing it, you’ll get the most enjoyment out of your evening at Opal by taking advantage of the VIP table and bottle service. On the weekends they often have specials for women such as free admission...read more
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
The steakhouse at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe is more authentic than practically any other resort steakhouse. The name is a nod to the Park family, known for owning and ranching much of the property in the area and for bringing the Hard Rock to Tahoe. Park Prime offers grass-fed and free-range beef in a modern Western atmosphere. Enjoy live music and...read more
