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 oysters, Berkshire pork shank and nightly seafood specials. Notables are the Asian spring rolls and Seafood Linguini that comes with mussels, calamari, scallops, fresh fish, prawns, garlic, tomato and cream. Spindleshanks is well-known for its weekday happy hour featuring discounted wines, well drinks and appetizers. It is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It’s a great place to fill up before golf in the summer or to enjoy an après-ski or après golf happy hour 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 oysters, Berkshire pork shank and nightly seafood specials. Notables are the...read more
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Those who love adventure with their meals should try Shangrila Himalayan Kitchen. A family-owned restaurant serving exceptional meals from Nepal, India and the Himalayas, Shangrila Himalayan Kitchen provides fresh and tasty dishes that are flavored with homemade spices. All dishes are created with traditional recipes, giving them a delicious and authentic taste. The menu offers unique and flavorful dishes such as dal bhat, tarkari with...read more
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There is something magical about the pleasure of lazily window shopping while at the base of big mountains. This lovely scenario is at your beck and call at The Shops at Heavenly Village. A delightful center that is dressed with cobblestone sidewalks and quaint storefronts, the village encompasses 40 different stores to peruse. From local treasures to national brands, The Shops at Heavenly Village offer...read more
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Siam Cuisine offers lunch and dinner menus that specialize in authentic Thai cuisine and bring the flavors of Thailand to the high Sierra. For lunch, choose a soup or an entrée of chicken, beef or vegetables; the curries also include options of pork or tofu. Dinners options include appetizers, soups, salads, rice and noodles, curry or seafood. Vegetarian options are available. Can't choose? Then pick...read more
Beach Retreat & Lodge at Lake Tahoe
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When an important game is on, one thing is vital: a big-screen TV. Thank goodness for places like Sidelines Sports Pub, where watching your favorite team while enjoying your favorite beverage is as easy as stopping by. A sports bar within the hotel lobby of Beach Retreat & Lodge, Sidelines Sports Pub is a welcoming eatery just steps away from the front desk. From football...read more
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Although it is called both a brewery and restaurant, Sidellis Lake Tahoe feels more like a craft-brew showcase that also happens to serve some food. The list of brews reads like a profile of the business, including one named after the bar that used to be here (Bitter Creek Pale Ale), one named after the pub's mascot and guard dog (Hanzo Hefeweizen) and one that...read more
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Whether you're grabbing something quick on your lunch break or packing a picnic for a day of adventure in South Lake, Sierra Subs has the tasty, fresh, handcrafted sandwiches you crave. Try one of the hearty signature subs on their menu – for instance, The Denali with roasted turkey, whipped cream cheese, jalapeno jam, spinach and red onion – or build your own creation from...
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The only thing surprising about Simple Bliss in the Swiss Chalet Village is that it took so long for a restaurant like this to open up here at Lake Tahoe. They serve organic coffees, smoothies, baked goods and even entrees for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The atmosphere is as one would expect from this sort of restaurant. There are a lot of plants, a lot...read more
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For those looking for that special wine, beer or liquor, not to mention a quality cigar, your best bet in Tahoe City is SiPS (formerly known as Lakeview Wine & Spirits). The bottle shop and tasting room is filled with favorite and hard-to-find wines, beers, spirits, cigars and cigarettes. If they don't carry what you are looking for, there is a chance that they can...read more
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Harrison Avenue is a little frontage street that runs along Lake Tahoe Boulevard as the route turns south away from the lake shore. It's always been a cute and eclectic business strip, and it's where you'll find Slice of Sierra Pizza. This is a new incarnation of the Sierra Pizza shop that used to be on Al Tahoe Boulevard, in case you were wondering where...read more
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Smoke Door is all about satisfying diners with elevated wood-fired Japanese cuisine. A mix of locally sourced ingredients with seasonal items from different regions of Japan are used to create unique dishes. A tasting menu is offered during lunch and dinner. There are also six- and 10-course menus, as well as an a la carte menu. The 10-course Harvest menu includes the restaurant's signature Haiboshi...read more
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Smokey’s Kitchen serves hearty fare for those not worried about getting their hands messy, which means good old-fashioned barbecue is on the menu. Smokey’s serves breakfast favorites like omelettes, biscuits and gravy, pancakes and much more. There are also a variety of entrees for lunch and dinner, such as burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads and Cal-Mex creations. But Smokey’s reason for being is all about barbecue,...read more
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Near the spot where Lake Tahoe Boulevard turns away from the lakeside and heads inland, Sno-Flake Drive In is a classic South Lake Tahoe fixture. The name, however, is more of a nod to the past than a description of the place, as it isn’t a true drive-in restaurant. The Sno-Flake is locally famous for its burgers, milkshakes and soft-serve ice cream. Recent improvements to...read more
