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
3310 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Elements Eatery & Bar is one of the few restaurants anywhere in the Lake Tahoe Basin that can boast of lake views from its outdoor seating and from every seat inside as well. Even better is the distinctive menu that owners describe as Mexi-Cali. The smash burger has a ton of Latin herbs in it, while the au jus for the French dip is also Latin-based with chili peppers. The menu has shareable items like the Fiesta Nachos, Taco Sampler and Street Fries, a meal in itself with house-made fries and an all-beef hot dog with ketchup, crema, mustard, Tabasco, lime and jalapeno. This South Lake Tahoe restaurant is all about fresh ingredients, from the corn and flour tortillas made in-house to the juices and mixes for the full bar. With the grassy area out front fenced off, adult beverages may be consumed at outside tables. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available seven days a week. Elements also offers catering for special occasions.
Elements Eatery & Bar is one of the few restaurants anywhere in the Lake Tahoe Basin that can boast of lake views from its outdoor seating and from every seat inside as well. Even better is the distinctive menu that owners describe as Mexi-Cali. The smash burger has a ton of Latin herbs in it, while the au jus for the French dip is also Latin-based with...read more
Elements Eatery & Bar is one of the few restaurants anywhere in the Lake Tahoe Basin...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Privately owned and operated by the homeowners in the Village at Sugar Bowl, Sugar Bowl Resort has attracted skiers and snowboarders to the top of Donner Summit for nearly 75 years. As a Tahoe-area resort that consistently collects great stashes of snow, Sugar Bowl boasts four distinct peaks and an open-boundary policy for backcountry access. Other unique features include a scenic gondola ride into the car-free...read more
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Sugar Pine Cakery is a small cafe offering sandwiches, salads, quiches, coffees and bakery items, and it's also a wedding cake specialist. Everything is created with love by owner Allison Sayles, who uses only organic ingredients at her tasty treat factory. Beyond wedding cakes, specialties of the cakery include gluten-free and vegan items along with cookies, brownies and cupcakes. They are open Wednesday to Sunday...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Looking to satiate your sweet tooth in a healthy way? Head to Summit Swirl Frozen Yogurt. The remodeled space features more than a dozen frozen yogurts plus gelato, sorbet and frozen custards too. Half the fun of digging into the frozen goodies is picking toppings, and Summit Swirl offers a smorgasbord of treats to sprinkle on top – 25 of them. Choose fresh fruit, frosted...read more
The Village at Palisades Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
The Village at Palisades Tahoe
Offering delicious Hawaiian-inspired, fresh-food options, Sun Bowl Acai & Poke is The Village at Palisades Tahoe's newest breakfast and lunch option. The menu is filled with fully customizable acai and poke bowls, so healthy options abound. Add their satisfying vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and raw health options, and you have one of the best places for fueling up while enjoying your day on the mountain. You can also find tasty breakfast sandwiches, house-baked goods, espresso drinks and smoothies.
Offering delicious Hawaiian-inspired, fresh-food options, Sun Bowl Acai & Poke is The Village at Palisades Tahoe's newest breakfast and lunch option. The menu is filled with fully customizable acai and poke bowls, so healthy options abound. Add their satisfying vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and raw health options, and you have one of the best places for fueling up while enjoying your day on the mountain. You...read more
Offering delicious Hawaiian-inspired, fresh-food options, Sun Bowl Acai & Poke is The Village at Palisades...read more
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Sunnyside Restaurant and Lodge is one of the best lakeside dining options in Lake Tahoe. The lodge itself is pretty small, with only 23 rooms available to guests. Each room is situated perfectly to take advantage of swimming, boating and enjoying lovely Tahoe sunsets. The rooms are directly connected to the extensive dining room. The restaurant is two different entities with two different kitchens. When...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
One way to really enjoy your time on the beach is with some comfort food and cold drinks, and at Zephyr Cove Beach the Sunset Bar and Grille fits the bill. Open spring through fall, this lakeside spot offers beverages and specialty frozen drinks as well as traditional pub food such as burgers, wings and fish tacos. Seating is available inside, on the deck or...read more
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Off the beaten path, Sunshine Deli is a great place to grab breakfast or lunch or pick up your dinner to go. Breakfast starts early and is served all day, from fresh pastries and coffee to breakfast burritos, crepes and omelettes. Lunch is a rotating menu of soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps as well as entrees and side dishes. Their dining room sports a cozy...read more
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Super Taco is a tiny taco stand on the California side of the state line, literally a stone’s throw from the casinos. It’s got a patio with seating to wait for your order to be ready, and then you can stay to eat or take your food with you. Despite being close to the big tourist attractions of the Nevada gaming and the new shopping...read more
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There is no shortage of sushi places in South Tahoe, but many offer only mid-level dining experiences. Sushi Kai is an upscale sushi and Asian restaurant in Harrah’s with Japanese nigari, sashimi and fusion rolls as well as traditional Asian dishes. The full bar offers beer, wine, sake and specialty cocktails. Top picks here are the miso soup, the Seven Star Roll and the Kung...read more
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Sushi Pier Tahoe in Stateline is an outpost of the popular sushi restaurant in Reno. It offers all-you-can-eat sushi seven days a week and a large selection of lunch and dinner entrees. The rolls menu includes hand rolls, long rolls and dinner long rolls and a special section of Reservoir Rolls, a nod to the Quentin Tarantino cult-classic film. As one of the few restaurants...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Susie Scoops Ice Cream is a very popular place to get your frozen delight fix in Incline Village. They feature 28 flavors of ice cream, many of them locally made by Hoch Family Creamery. They’ve also got frozen yogurt, smoothies, shaved ice, milkshakes, malts, hand-dipped waffle cones and good ol’ hot fudge sundaes and banana splits. Grab yourself a waffle cone of rocky road, take a...read more
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Swiss Lakewood is an exquisite representation of European hospitality offering hearty, rich meals prepared with love. With a longstanding history on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, Swiss Lakewood is a favorite for visitors and locals. Their meals are well-portioned and are made with quality, locally grown ingredients. The ambiance of Swiss Lakewood is a lot like stepping into the home of a long-lost, well-to-do...read more
