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
400 Brassie Avenue, Tahoe Vista, CA
Spindleshanks Restaurant is housed in a modern lodge on the Old Brockway Golf Course in Kings Beach. Decks out back and around the side provide alfresco dining with a view of the golf course. Inside it’s cozy and light with high ceilings, wood floors and a couple of fireplaces. Dinner options are eclectic with grilled rainbow trout, loin of pork schnitzel and vegan coconut vegetable curry. It is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and is a great place to fill up before golf in the summer or to enjoy an après ski or après golf cocktail in the winter.
Spindleshanks Restaurant is housed in a modern lodge on the Old Brockway Golf Course in Kings Beach. Decks out back and around the side provide alfresco dining with a view of the golf course. Inside it’s cozy and light with high ceilings, wood floors and a couple of fireplaces. Dinner options are eclectic with grilled rainbow trout, loin of pork schnitzel and vegan coconut vegetable...read more
Spindleshanks Restaurant is housed in a modern lodge on the Old Brockway Golf Course in...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 Sierra 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 is known as a breeding ground for extreme athletes of downhill skiing. One of the forefathers, Shane McConkey, grew up on the slopes here. 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 is known as a breeding ground for extreme athletes of downhill skiing. One of the forefathers, Shane McConkey, grew up on the slopes here. 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...read more
Palisades Tahoe is known as a breeding ground for extreme athletes of downhill skiing. One...read more
Shops at Heavenly Village
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
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
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
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Looking for a warm and inviting spot to savor a delicious meal with your loved ones? Then head over to Rosewood in Incline Village. The restaurant takes pride in its straightforward approach to food, drawing inspiration from the owner's personal recipes to create a menu that is comforting and flavorful. In addition to the delectable food, you can also indulge in a wide selection of...read more
Northstar California Resort
Village at Northstar
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Nothing satisfies like pizza, whether you're having some beer or wine with a few friends during the game or you have the entire family out for a meal after a spin at the Northstar Village's skating rink. Rubicon Pizza Company, like its area counterparts Fireside Pizza Co. and Base Camp Pizza Co., presents that ubiquitous Italian favorite with a California twist. And if you don't...read more
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
The Golden Nugget’s Rush Lounge fits in with the rest of the new look at the resort. With a hip vibe, sweeping furnishings, big media screens and a small stage, this little bar is adjacent to the gaming floor and is open into the wee hours of the morning. Several video poker machines are right at the bar counter.read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Sage Leaf curates an elevated dining experience for breakfast, lunch and dinner, bringing healthy, comforting and innovative fare in an inviting, friendly atmosphere. The ever-changing menus and wine list feature local, sustainable and humanely raised products along with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Sage Leaf offers indoor dining and patio seating, and take-out with online ordering is available. The restaurant may be rented in the...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
The history of Tahoe is on display in the Sage Room in Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe, where you will find on display the bar and wooden beams from the original 1944 cabin resort. But if the decor is frontier chic, the menu is high-end fine dining, from roasted bone marrow on through to the filet mignon and lobster and the dessert specialties of cherries jubilee...read more
