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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888 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Every town has places where the locals go to have fun, and Emerald Bay fits the bill in South Lake Tahoe. Emerald Bay Bar & Grill serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily and offers daily happy hour specials. Be sure to try their famous $2 tacos, Chili Verde weekend breakfast and Steak and Shrimp Saturday dinner. The sports bar is a gathering spot for friends to meet and watch the game on one of the nine flat-screen TVs. This is a great spot for outdoor dining on the large patio with a fire pit as its centerpiece and horseshoes to play. The everyday happy hour runs from 3 to 6 p.m. and includes specials on beer, wine and liquor. Breakfast, running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., has long been a locals' favorite, with specialties such as the colossal country-fried steak, crab Benedict, Summit Sandwich and more. Don't miss Emerald Bay Bar & Grill's famous Ultimate Bloody Mary on weekends during the football season.
Every town has places where the locals go to have fun, and Emerald Bay fits the bill in South Lake Tahoe. Emerald Bay Bar & Grill serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily and offers daily happy hour specials. Be sure to try their famous $2 tacos, Chili Verde weekend breakfast and Steak and Shrimp Saturday dinner. The sports bar is a gathering spot for friends to meet...read more
Every town has places where the locals go to have fun, and Emerald Bay fits...read more
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A unique combination of bike shop and coffee house, Pine Nut Cycle Cafe is a full-service bike shop that offers everything for the beginner up to the pro, and they also have top-of-the-line bike rentals available. They take your experience to the next level with their healthy selection of cold-pressed juices, nut milks and coffee, at the same time offering a welcoming place to talk...read more
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For visitors renting a place in Tahoe Donner or those hungry after hiking, biking or skiing, Pizza on the Hill in the Northwoods Clubhouse is the perfect place for tasty, convenient and reasonably priced food. Got kids? Even better, as Pizza on the Hill has plenty to keep them entertained in the game room. And while pizza is the star of the menu, there are...read more
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Located off the beaten track in one of Truckee’s recently developed golf-course communities, PJ’s Bar & Grill is easily overlooked. But its wooded setting just off the 18th hole of the Gray’s Crossing golf course is picturesque, and the food excellent. The casual, expansive outdoor dining patio and surrounding lawn is a perfect place for kids to romp during summer evenings while their parents enjoy a...read more
Palisades Tahoe | Alpine Meadows
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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What is red, deals with hot things and drives around Truckee? It’s not a fire truck but a big red food truck. Actually, it’s Red Truck Tahoe, and you can find it at events around town or you can stop by the brick-and-mortar location at the Truckee Tahoe Airport. Red Truck serves fresh, organic food with creative multicultural flavors. Try tacos, burritos or bowls with...read more
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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 establishments in...read more
