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
8338 North Lake Boulevard, Kings Beach, CA
Enjoy beautiful lake views from Jason's summer deck or dine inside in a rustic, old Tahoe atmosphere by their cozy fire-pit. Their menu features American classics such as slow-roasted prime rib, seafood, pasta, gourmet burgers and nightly specials. Savor their house specialty, slow-cooked baby back ribs. Jason’s offers a full bar with a wide selection of draft beers. A kids' menu is available, so bring the whole family. You'll find Jason’s on the beach in the heart of Kings Beach.
Enjoy beautiful lake views from Jason's summer deck or dine inside in a rustic, old Tahoe atmosphere by their cozy fire-pit. Their menu features American classics such as slow-roasted prime rib, seafood, pasta, gourmet burgers and nightly specials. Savor their house specialty, slow-cooked baby back ribs. Jason’s offers a full bar with a wide selection of draft beers. A kids' menu is available, so bring...read more
Enjoy beautiful lake views from Jason's summer deck or dine inside in a rustic, old...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
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
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 establishments in...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
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 for...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
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
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
