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
219 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline, NV
If you are looking for a restaurant that celebrates the roots of Lake Tahoe, try Tahoe Tavern & Grill. Voted Best Chef in Tahoe, Tahoe Tavern & Grill takes pride in providing scrumptious meals and thirst-quenching drinks. Their focus is to provide each guest with the finest in fresh food and produce while serving up the tastiest American cuisine available, all in a casual atmosphere. To help keep patrons entertained, they also have an ample supply of bar gaming.
If you are looking for a restaurant that celebrates the roots of Lake Tahoe, try Tahoe Tavern & Grill. Voted Best Chef in Tahoe, Tahoe Tavern & Grill takes pride in providing scrumptious meals and thirst-quenching drinks. Their focus is to provide each guest with the finest in fresh food and produce while serving up the tastiest American cuisine available, all in a casual atmosphere....read more
If you are looking for a restaurant that celebrates the roots of Lake Tahoe, try...read more
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If there is a way to blend New York and Lake Tahoe, Vinny's Pizzeria has done it. These are delicious New York–style pies but made to satisfy the hunger that hits you after a day of high-altitude activity. The dough and sauces are made in-house, the meats come from South Lake Tahoe's own Overland Meats, and the submarine sandwich breads are from nearby Truckee Sourdough....read more
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With the distinction of being the longest-running breakfast establishment in Truckee, Wagon Train Coffee Shop has a story that makes you proud to be a patron. It was started by Reg and Arline Smart in 1947; he lived to 93, passing away in June 2010. Their youngest son, Brian, who had started mopping floors at age 10, took over in 1976 and has kept Wagon Train...read more
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Wall Bar & Restaurant is located in the Lodge at Kirkwood with great views of the ridge line. The restaurant offers fine dining on the weekends, with a menu that is wide-ranging and eclectic and includes dishes from the Southwest through to the Pacific Rim.read more
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Waterman's Landing is a place of gathering, delicious food and adventure on the shores of Lake Tahoe. A collective of local businesses as well as a small cafe, this year-round hotspot is nestled on Patton Landing Beach. With easy access to Lake Tahoe, Waterman's Landing provides kayak and paddleboard tours and lessons as well as rentals of paddleboards, kayaks, canoes and other water toys. With...read more
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West Shore Cafe and Inn is one of the premier gourmet restaurants in Lake Tahoe. Attached to a small lodge that offers five suites and two villas, all looking out toward Lake Tahoe, the property is considered a place of luxury. The cafe is a full-scale culinary experience on the water, ideal for watching sunsets and moonrises. The menu focuses on tasty and unique creations...read more
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West Shore Market & Deli is a modern, clean, inviting grocery store that not only sells organic, locally grown food, but also serves up some tasty treats. Considered a deli, store, coffee and juice bar and wine cellar (with more than 1,000 varieties of wine), West Shore Market is a one-stop shop. The deli aspect offers the usual fare of sandwiches, salads, soups, in-house cured...read more
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West Shore Pizza is the place to get a slice of thin-crust pizza in a small-town atmosphere. The chefs and owners take pride in their pizza creations, using only organic ingredients as well as additive-free, all-natural, slow-milled pizza flour, making the dough that much more perfect. They adopt the Neapolitan form of pizza creation, using a wood-fired oven at a temperature of 700 degrees, which...read more
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Where We Met Gelateria and Espresso Bar is an adorable cafe recreating a little bit of Italy in Lake Tahoe. Owner Elizabeth Fontaine decided to bring the engaging, friend-creating atmosphere that she found while traveling around the Italian countryside back to Tahoe. Her hope is that over espresso and gelato people will find new friendships and new connections. Her gelato is made fresh daily, and...read more
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Every town needs a rowdy bar where everyone has a tattoo and there is always lots of loud live music by bands that are unknown to the world at large. Whiskey Dick's is that bar. It was that bar a decade ago when Jan Conroy bought it, and it is that bar still today. If you’re looking for some solitary drinking, you should look elsewhere....read more
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Whitecaps Pizza has created the perfect combination: delicious pizza accompanied with stellar views. On the shores of Lake Tahoe in Kings Beach, Whitecaps Pizza is a restaurant offering pizza, appetizers and sandwiches. They also have 14 handcrafted beers on tap as well as an extensive domestic and international wine selection. Their welcoming, clean establishment is great for enjoying your meal indoors or on the outside...read more
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Long before those ubiquitous chain coffee places started popping up across America, Truckee had its own go-to spot: Wild Cherries. The long-standing meeting place in Truckee is a cross between “Cheers” (sans the adult beverages) and an establishment owned by a buddy, which means after a while employees will know your name and order upon your entrance. No worries, though, if you’re just visiting town....read more
Palisades Tahoe | Alpine Meadows
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Wildflour Baking Company is more than just a bakery. It is an iconic part of the history of Palisades Tahoe (formerly known as Squaw Valley). You see, Wildflour Baking Company has been an integral part of the career of many an aspiring pro skier. Susan Lopez created her bakery to not only offer some incredibly delicious cookies, cinnamon rolls and bagels, but also to heed...read more
