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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Shops at Heavenly Village
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA
A combination of live theater, high-end lounge and tapas-style dining, The Loft Theatre Magic & Comedy Theatre offers the full package for a fun night out. The nightly entertainment includes world-class comedy magicians performing in an intimate 107-seat, stadium-style theater. The lineup of performances includes a full slate of all-ages, family-friendly shows as well as a more limited selection of adult-oriented offerings. In addition to entertainment, The Loft Theatre's restaurant, TASTE at The Loft, features a vibrant mix of small plates and American tapas meant to be shared with your dining companions. The menu and acts change frequently, making the destination fun to visit multiple times a year. The Loft Lounge is a late-night hotspot in Heavenly Village.
A combination of live theater, high-end lounge and tapas-style dining, The Loft Theatre Magic & Comedy Theatre offers the full package for a fun night out. The nightly entertainment includes world-class comedy magicians performing in an intimate 107-seat, stadium-style theater. The lineup of performances includes a full slate of all-ages, family-friendly shows as well as a more limited selection of adult-oriented offerings. In addition to entertainment, The Loft...read more
A combination of live theater, high-end lounge and tapas-style dining, The Loft Theatre Magic & Comedy...read more
Palisades Tahoe | Alpine Meadows
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
For those stormy days or when you're just ready to get out of the elements but still want to take in the outdoors, Plaza Bar is the place to rest your feet. Perfect for après-ski hour or to meet up with your group, Plaza Bar is on the upstairs level of the Olympic House situated in front of the base ski lift, KT-22. Plaza Bar...read more
The Village at Palisades Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
A prime example of California chic, PlumpJack Inn is designed with a high-class, contemporary flair that still connects with the mountains. Modern, spacious and inviting, PlumpJacks (as it is known by locals) is a favorite for those looking for an upscale approach to their time at Palisades Tahoe. PlumpJacks is located next door to the Palisades Tahoe Cable Car and only a few minutes' walk...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
For those who enjoy eating healthy, flavorful food that leaves you feeling uplifted, try the latest addition to South Lake Tahoe's fast-casual restaurant scene. Poké Rok is a welcoming, delightful restaurant that offers Hawaiian poké, a scrumptious sushi-style food that includes raw seafood and savory sauces served over rice and accompanied with seaweed, cucumber, edamame, avocado and tobiko. The menu includes other fun raw fish...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Poppy's Frozen Yogurt is more than just frozen yogurt. Offering the full spectrum of lunch items with a few breakfast and waffle items thrown in, Poppy's creates a place for a cheap, quick bite to eat in the center of Tahoe City. Only offering outdoor seating and a walk-up window for ordering, Poppy's keeps things informal and expeditious. Their breakfast English muffin with sausage is...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Providing a fun name and a fun atmosphere, Pretty Odd Wieners is a new food truck for the South Lake Tahoe area. Specializing in adding flair to any event or party, Pretty Odd Wieners is a full catering company that provides a wide variety of hot dogs and sausages as well as a variety of french fry selections. Their menu of hot dogs and sausages...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Jim Primo’s Tahoe restaurant is the continuation of a family tradition, one that began with the first Primo’s in Boston in the ‘60s. The local Primo’s Italian Bistro makes its sauces, pastas and desserts in house, prepares each dish to order and uses only organic, free-range chicken. Primo’s is on the main boulevard as it nears the Y coming from the east, and to call...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Red Hut Cafe is a local eatery that has made the big time. In 1959 an old building at Stateline called The Donut Shop was moved into South Lake Tahoe and the first Red Hut Waffle Shop was opened. The Gardner family bought the business in 1984, and in 1990 they opened Red Hut Nevada on lower Kingsbury, replicating the look and feel of the...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Red Truck Cafe at the Truckee Airport calls itself a modern eclectic café committed to serving quality, sustainable meals at an affordable price. Red Truck serves fresh, organic food with creative multicultural flavors. It is open for breakfast and lunch. Try tacos, burritos or bowls with a special main filling such as falafel or the daily quiche. How does a “Naanwich” sound? It’s naan bread with...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
The food and service at Restaurant Trokay is what one would expect to find in Manhattan or Paris, but the ambiance and ingredients are all about Truckee and Northern California. Don’t let Trokay’s small, artfully presented plates fool you – the chef/owner is all about subtle yet huge tastes that satisfy the palate as well as the eye. The husband-and-wife owners hail from vaunted foodie...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Revive Coffee & Wine serves double-duty as a lakeside coffeehouse to fuel you up for the workday and a wine bar providing casual elegance for an afternoon or evening of relaxation. On the coffee side of things, this is the hot spot in town for nitrogen-infused coffee on tap as well as breakfasts and lunches of pastries, bagels, paninis and salads. Moving over to the...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Rice Thai Eatery is one of the newer opportunities to get authentic, tasty and family-recipe Thai food in South Lake Tahoe. With amazing dishes that come straight from the locally based owners' Thai family kitchen, the flavors are incredible and unique. Not to mention, all ingredients used are of the highest quality; the noodles are fresh, not dried, and all of their curries are made...read more
Northstar California Resort
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
For those who enjoy taking in the luxurious scene that accompanies the Village at Northstar, there is no better place to do it than at Rink Bar. Situated next to the ice rink and offering excellent people watching opportunities, Rink Bar is perfect for taking in the scenery while enjoying an impressive mixed drink. Small fire pits surround the bar area, providing ambiance and helpful...read more
