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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2279 Lake Tahoe Boulevard #2, South Lake Tahoe, CA
A little eatery overflowing with Tahoe charm is the Keys Cafe. Right about where Tahoe Keys Boulevard meets Lake Tahoe Boulevard, this cabin serves breakfast and lunch with free-range organic eggs, healthy and hearty sandwiches and seasonal homemade soups. You’ll also find fruit smoothies, coffee and tea. The cafe has a large catering menu and free WiFi.
A little eatery overflowing with Tahoe charm is the Keys Cafe. Right about where Tahoe Keys Boulevard meets Lake Tahoe Boulevard, this cabin serves breakfast and lunch with free-range organic eggs, healthy and hearty sandwiches and seasonal homemade soups. You’ll also find fruit smoothies, coffee and tea. The cafe has a large catering menu and free WiFi.read more
A little eatery overflowing with Tahoe charm is the Keys Cafe. Right about where Tahoe...read more
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Bite Tahoe has a laid-back, modern feel with soft lighting, natural wood accents and a friendly vibe. Their wraparound concrete bar is well stocked and has a great list of creative craft cocktails, many containing house-made shrubs, syrups and infusions. Try the Dire Wolf made with bourbon, amaro, apricot liqueur, mint and lemon. Their small plate, shareable menu offers small bites like bacon-wrapped dates stuffed...read more
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Blue Coyote is Truckee’s original sports bar. It has 24 hi-def TVs and 13 beers on tap. Along with a full bar, Blue Coyote’s menu is full of everything one would expect at a classic sports bar and grill. Start with huge nacho platters or spicy wings, plus a variety of other appetizers. Entrees run the gamut from build-your-own burgers and quarter-pound hot dogs to...read more
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Blue Dog Gourmet Pizza is a Tahoe original, from the logo of a giant azure canine howling at the moon from atop Mount Tallac to the wide selection of gourmet pizza combos and the build-your-own pizzas. There are now two Blue Dog locations. For both sites, if you’re dining in you should plan on calling ahead for reservations (an hour ahead will do for most parties,...read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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. But this is Tahoe, after all, so you’ll also find veggie and...read more
