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
2180 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Orchid's Thai Cuisine thrives in its little location just east of the Y. If you are looking for a Thai restaurant that is big on flavor and decorated with beautiful Thai decor, then this is a great place to enjoy. Their large menu offers something for everyone, and the dishes are perfect for sharing family-style. There are a lot of spicy dishes on their menu, and you can add heat if you'd like. Likewise, this restaurant is pretty good about accommodating special dietary needs. They also offer some nice desserts, including green tea ice cream, fried bananas and other treats.
Orchid's Thai Cuisine thrives in its little location just east of the Y. If you are looking for a Thai restaurant that is big on flavor and decorated with beautiful Thai decor, then this is a great place to enjoy. Their large menu offers something for everyone, and the dishes are perfect for sharing family-style. There are a lot of spicy dishes on their menu,...read more
Orchid's Thai Cuisine thrives in its little location just east of the Y. If you...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
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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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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
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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
Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort
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Cable Car Ice Cream Shop has been a summertime favorite since the mid-1980s. Offering homemade ice cream from Blue Bunny Ice Cream in San Francisco, it also has cold drinks, lemonade, coffee and a few extra sweets. The ice cream shop also offers access to the Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort's beautiful gardens, giving the opportunity to relax and take in the surrounding beauty. Cable Car Ice...read more
Bally's Lake Tahoe Casino Resort
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Cafe del Soul is the mainstream restaurant in Bally's Lake Tahoe Casino Resort and serves traditional breakfasts, lunches and dinners, including soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, steak, seafood and desserts. Given the location inside a casino resort, the restaurant is open early at 6 a.m. and stays open late into the night on Fridays and Saturdays, so it's a good place for an after-show meal or...read more
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There are a number of places for Italian food in town but few with the cozy and intimate atmosphere of Cafe Fiore. Located in an alpine cabin up Ski Run Boulevard, the setting is a reminder of the earlier days of South Shore, when South Lake Tahoe was a remote mountain hamlet and skiing was a quaint winter sport instead of a billion-dollar industry. Reservations...read more
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Cafe Zenon, located on the Tahoe City Golf Course, is a modern, classy offering of creative dishes that really satisfy. Newly remodeled and enhanced with all the bells and whistles, Cafe Zenon is an excellent choice when you're seeking a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Their menu is fun and different, with lunch and dinner menus providing hardy meals like Brisket Fried Rice, an Asian Bib...read more
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Caliente is done up like an old hacienda with exposed beams, wood and iron fixtures, cactus decor and rustic wooden chairs. The interior bar and dining room stay warm and cozy in the winter but if the sun is shining, you've got to get outside. For something mellow, try the patio around the front of the building. If you’re looking for the party, head upstairs...read more
Shops at Heavenly Village
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
There is a great burger spot in Heavenly Village, right on the corner of Heavenly Village Way and Lake Tahoe Boulevard. In other words, right out front. California Burger Co. claims to be all about burgers, music and art, and they put their money where their mouth is. First, the burgers – big and juicy (free range and grass fed) and more than half a...read more
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For years California Main Lodge was what came to mind when people mentioned Heavenly. And while the opening of the Gondola near Stateline means that not quite as many people make the driving trek up the long steep Ski Run Boulevard to the lodge, it is still a classic snow-sport site and well worth the visit. Here at the resort's original mountain base area there...read more
