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
120 Country Club Drive, #61, Incline Village, NV
Fumo has a bright, open feel to it, with big windows letting in lots of light. In the warmer months you can dine on the patio and feel the breeze coming off Lake Tahoe. Their creative menu features mouth-watering dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner ranging from curried chicken salad sandwich to fresh shucked oysters. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free dishes are options.
Fumo has a bright, open feel to it, with big windows letting in lots of light. In the warmer months you can dine on the patio and feel the breeze coming off Lake Tahoe. Their creative menu features mouth-watering dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner ranging from curried chicken salad sandwich to fresh shucked oysters. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free dishes are options.read more
Fumo has a bright, open feel to it, with big windows letting in lots of...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
If you are looking for a huge menu, delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere, a great place to check out is Blue Lake Tavern. Situated on the shores of Lake Tahoe in Zephyr Cove, this is the perfect place for getting a giant pizza, whopping burger or sizable sandwich. They also offer a kids' menu, choices of desserts and a full bar with your choices...read more
The Village at Palisades Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
While skiers think of a blue bird day as one without a cloud in the sky, those who are hungry immediately think of BlueBird Chicken. Located in the Village at Palisades, this is the perfect spot to get refueled. The restaurant is known for its BlueBird Chicken Sandwich with crispy fried chicken dipped in warm honey butter sauce and topped with zesty Creole aioli and fresh arugula,...read more
Beach Retreat & Lodge at Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Boathouse on the Pier is considered to be one of the best sunset-watching restaurants at all of Lake Tahoe. The views of the lake and surrounding mountains are exceptional. It's on an expansive pier that hangs over the turquoise water of Lake Tahoe, and the tables are all situated to give guests an optimum viewing experience. The atmosphere of the restaurant is casual with a sparkle...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Bob Dog Pizza may be located out in Meyers, but the short drive from South Shore proper will get you some great gourmet pizza. You can also create your own pizza with high-end cheeses, meats and fresh toppings or even take one home and bake it yourself. If pizza isn’t quite what you are hungering for, the shop has quite a range of other foods...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
No matter what time of day your stomach is rumbling, Brew Brothers has you covered. The casual restaurant inside Harrah's Lake Tahoe in Stateline serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menus feature breakfast classics, gourmet burgers, artisan pizzas and signature pub fare. Twenty-four beers are on tap, with plenty more in bottles. The 30 television screens will keep you entertained, though with Brew Brothers right on...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Bridgetender Tavern & Grill is a favorite of many diners in the Lake Tahoe area. Lovingly known as The BT, Bridgetender has been a main player on the burger scene around the shores of Lake Tahoe since 1977. One of the favorite items on the menu is the turkey burger with waffle fries. Another favorite is the super-tasty elk burger. The BT is also known...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Situated along Edgewood Tahoe’s legendary golf course and carefully masterminded by famed architect Frank Gehry, Brooks’ Bar & Deck perfects the gastropub concept by embellishing it as a gorgeously wooded gathering place. Serving gourmet comfort food and other expertly prepared pub-inspired menu items, Brooks’ Bar & Deck is the perfect place to oversee a game of golf or enjoy vistas of Lake Tahoe from the...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Pretty close to the Y is a friendly Mexican food cafe, festooned in a fast-food color scheme, but with a much more personable atmosphere. Brothers Burrito House is a great place for all-day breakfast burritos that are substantial but not too expensive. The salsa bar with chips is another big draw for this little spot, and the dining areas, both inside and outside, are clean...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Bruschetta believes fresh, local ingredients are the key to making quality Italian food, so this isn't your average pasta place. Rabbit pappardelle and squid ink spegatina with prawns are a couple of the enticing pasta entrees you will find on the menu, and all the pastas are made in-house. The menu offers more than pasta, including filet mignon with pan-fried gnocchi with red wine jus...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
It seems that every time you turn around, there’s a new eatery trying to come across as an old-fashioned burger joint, but for the real deal, check out the Burger Lounge. In addition to hamburgers, they serve all your favorites such as foot-long hot dogs, soft-serve ice cream, shakes, fries and even chili. You’ll also find veggie offerings as well as beer on the menu....read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Got a hankering for a bison burger with sauerkraut, blue cheese, a side of garlic fries and a frosty pale ale? Burger Me! in Truckee has it covered. While that exact burger isn’t on the fixed menu at Burger Me! near downtown Truckee, it is one customers can concoct on their own off the popular burger joint’s list of mains and add-ons. With its super...read more
Northstar California Resort
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Imagine taking in the surrounding mountains while watching your loved ones ice skate and roast s'mores over a campfire. Oh, and you are enjoying the best bloody Mary you have ever had. The scene is one that could be out of a heartwarming family movie. Welcome to the Cabana Bar. Located in the center of Northstar's village, the Cabana Bar – surrounded by a small...read more