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
Pete 'n Peters is one of the more consistently happening bars in Tahoe City. Located a step or two off of the beaten path, its slightly hidden location does not at all take away from its popularity. A true sports bar at heart, it is adorned with its fair share of giant TVs as well as pool tables, dart boards and shuffleboards. It's definitely a hotspot during football season. Pepper's Taqueria, located at the rear of Pete 'n Peters, serves up affordable Mexican food.
Pete 'n Peters is one of the more consistently happening bars in Tahoe City. Located a step or two off of the beaten path, its slightly hidden location does not at all take away from its popularity. A true sports bar at heart, it is adorned with its fair share of giant TVs as well as pool tables, dart boards and shuffleboards. It's definitely a...read more
Pete 'n Peters is one of the more consistently happening bars in Tahoe City. Located...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
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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
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Home of the Wet Woody and storybook sunsets, Riva Grill is a favorite lakefront restaurant located in the Ski Run Marina. Their 3,000-square-foot deck overlooking Lake Tahoe comfortably seats 200 guests and offers an experience that highlights the beauty of Lake Tahoe. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the two-story restaurant provide an equally epic view of the Sierras and Lake Tahoe. Since 1998 visitors and locals have...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
River Grill is considered to be one of the best fine-dining options in Lake Tahoe. It not only brings together exceptional seasonal tastes with incredible wines, but also has a welcoming, inviting atmosphere that makes both locals and visitors feel completely at home. The dining side of the establishment has an open deck for summer evenings, and it is spectacular for taking in the beautiful...read more
The Village at Palisades Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
The Village at Palisades Tahoe
Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley) is known as a breeding ground for extreme athletes of downhill skiing. One of the forefathers, Shane McConkey, grew up on the slopes of Squaw. He helped to change the face of skiing as we know it today by inventing the rocker aspect that we see on most downhill skis in current production. The Palisades Tahoe community, and world at large, lost Shane McConkey to a BASE jumping accident in 2009. In respect to Shane and his innovation to the sport of skiing as well as other heroes of Palisades Tahoe who have influenced skiing as we know it today, Palisades Tahoe decided to create a restaurant in homage to these skiing heroes. It came in the form of Rocker Restaurant. You can get involved by giving money to the McConkey Foundation by purchasing a commemorative Shane glass or by involving yourself in the endless ski banter that happens every day during après-ski hour. Rocker also has prime seating for watching skiers and snowboarders coming off the mountain, making it supreme for keeping an eye out for a Palisades Tahoe heroes in the flesh. In addition to being a magnet for heroes, Rocker is also known as the best sports bar in the Village. In the summer the Rocker stays lively with its outdoor seating and central location for summertime festivals.
Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley) is known as a breeding ground for extreme athletes of downhill skiing. One of the forefathers, Shane McConkey, grew up on the slopes of Squaw. He helped to change the face of skiing as we know it today by inventing the rocker aspect that we see on most downhill skis in current production. The Palisades Tahoe community, and world at...read more
Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley) is known as a breeding ground for extreme athletes of...read more
Shops at Heavenly Village
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If the name of the business – Rocket Fizz Soda Pop and Candy Shop – sounds fun and silly and even a little kitschy, that's because it's a good reflection of this franchise store. They carry thousands of flavors of sodas and candies, from traditional, such as retro favorites Charleston Chew and Mallo Cups, to specialty items, such as gingerbread-flavored soda and bacon-flavored breath mints. And...read more
Shops at Heavenly Village
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
As long as there is chocolate, it doesn't matter whether we are in the Sierra or in the Rockies. This little franchise shop is in the Heavenly Village, and one of the specialties is apples coated in different types of sweet toppings. They also offer fudge, chocolate creams, gummy treats and other candies. And given that it is, after all, the chocolate factory, there are...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
RoJo's Tavern offers a bit of old-Tahoe charm in the form of food and fun. In a nearly century-old historic building in the middle of town, the food side of things includes the bar and restaurant serving lunch and dinner entrees of steak, seafood, chicken, burgers, Italian house specialties and an entire range of barbecue dishes. With its private banquet room and catering facilities, RoJo's...read more
