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
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
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
120 Grove Street, Tahoe City, CA
Za's is an excellent choice for lakefront outdoor dining in Tahoe City. The views will blow you away at this eclectic American-Italian restaurant that's also known for its great prices and casual setting. Wait until you see their new outdoor bar that's right over the lake! Known as the Lakefront SideBar, it features tasty bites and liquid delights such as their famous SideBar Slush. Za’s lunch and dinner menus offer something for everyone including salads, creative apps, burgers, pizzas and calzones, pasta dishes and tasty entrees. Vegetarians can find plenty of choices on this menu, and there is a kids' menu available. Chef and owner Jonny Roscher has trained around the world and brings wonderful diversity to the meals he offers. Za's offers lakefront outdoor dining and take-out and serves beer, wine and cocktails. The Lakefront SideBar is open in spring, summer and fall, weather permitting.
Za's is an excellent choice for lakefront outdoor dining in Tahoe City. The views will blow you away at this eclectic American-Italian restaurant that's also known for its great prices and casual setting. Wait until you see their new outdoor bar that's right over the lake! Known as the Lakefront SideBar, it features tasty bites and liquid delights such as their famous SideBar Slush. Za’s lunch and...
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Lake Tahoe Restaurant
When you go bowling, you work up an appetite. What better food to satisfy that appetite than pizza? The 11th Frame Diner at Tahoe Bowl serves up pizza and other traditional favorites and can provide the food should you decide to have a birthday party or other special gathering at the bowling alley.read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
The deck at 1882 Bar & Grill is the only restaurant in Truckee where one can enjoy a drink and meal while overlooking the Truckee River. Of course that’s only going to happen when the weather is warm, but during the winter the inside is a cozy place to enjoy the barbecue, sandwiches, soups and salads. Located in downtown Truckee, 1882 Bar & Grill can...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
It’s almost as if the management at Harveys felt that the restaurant spoke for itself and that a catchy name would be superfluous. How else to explain the moniker that they hung on the 19th-floor addition to the resort’s dining options? 19 Kitchen – Bar was opened more than a decade ago with great views of the lake, hip seating arrangements and unique, eclectic cuisine....read more
The Village at Palisades Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
The Village at Palisades Tahoe
22 Bistro is one of the first restaurant/bar options that you encounter when walking off the slopes and coming into the Village at Palisades Tahoe. One fun aspect of 22 (as it is affectionately known by locals) is that it caters to both higher-end tastes with a fine-dining menu while at the same time offering an array of quick-food options and après-ski drinks. Their outdoor seating is excellent for people watching, and it makes an easy-to-find meeting point. 22 offers summer and winter menus; one item that is included on both, and highly recommended, is the 22 Bistro Burger. Another benefit of 22 is their catering department that can accommodate large and small parties as well as weddings. The restaurant closes during the slow season of late October to mid-November.
22 Bistro is one of the first restaurant/bar options that you encounter when walking off the slopes and coming into the Village at Palisades Tahoe. One fun aspect of 22 (as it is affectionately known by locals) is that it caters to both higher-end tastes with a fine-dining menu while at the same time offering an array of quick-food options and après-ski drinks. Their outdoor...read more
22 Bistro is one of the first restaurant/bar options that you encounter when walking off...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
If you are looking for a crazy cool coffee shop, A Cup of Cherries fits the bill. Intentionally eclectic, this little eatery offers java and fusion cuisine influenced by European and Mexican cooking traditions. But the fun doesn't stop there. Take, for instance, the Kimchi Hoagie or the Scotch Eggs made by the Hawaiian chef. A Cup of Cherries is just a short way into...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Alder Creek Adventure Center sits at a gateway to Tahoe Donner’s 60+ mile trail system. During the summer, the center is home to Tahoe Donner’s Equestrian Center and Bikeworks where mountain bikes can be rented to explore Tahoe Donner’s vast open space. Guided rides and private lessons are also available. After a morning of adventuring, come in and enjoy Alder Creek Cafe’s, bar, outdoor seating...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
There is nothing like adventure to fuel your appetite, so what could be more appropriate than a cafe located right inside the Alder Creek Adventure Center in the heart of Tahoe Donner? And it gets even better, because the food is not only yummy, but also healthy, with locally sourced ingredients and an adventurous theme. Their focus this winter will be freshly prepared grab-n-go breakfast...
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Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Alibi’s original taproom – the Barrel House – at their production brewery in Incline Village, is a comfortable, well-crafted space for people to gather and relax. Their brewers curate a draft and bottle list of their favorite beers, and there are always a few Barrel House-exclusive beers here. They offer beers by the glass, build-your-own flights and crowlers/growlers to go as well as a range...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Incline Public House is Alibi Ale Works' third and newest location. The taproom and restaurant serve Alibi's fantastic beer from 16+ frequently rotating taps, along with cider, wine, nitro coffee, kombucha and other non-alcoholic drink options. Beyond beverages, their excellent, seasonally rotating food menu ranges from amazing burgers and wings to mezze boards, salmon toast and sushi-grade Spicy Yellowfin Tuna. Be sure to ask your...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Truckee Public House is Alibi Ale Works’ second location, opened in 2017 in Truckee’s historic downtown to offer another venue to enjoy their beers along with live music, community events and a rotating food menu of sandwiches, salads, pretzels and daily specials. Much like their other locations, it is a comfortable, well-crafted space for people to gather and relax, featuring Truckee's largest
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Lake Tahoe Restaurant
If you're a proud owner of a sweet tooth, Aloha Ice Cream and Dessert Spa might just put you into a happy daze. Locally owned and operated, they offer ice cream, sundaes, ice cream cakes and even fresh waffle cones. The location is perfect to stop and grab a treat while walking or biking the lakeside path between Timber Cove Marina and Lakeside Commons. Aloha...read more
