Morning has broken, and before you gear up for today’s activities it’s time for a hearty breakfast. Which Tahoe restaurant has the best breakfast? A subjective question, that is, but for folks who’ve found their favorite spot, they’re likely to take the question mark out. It’s THIS place with the four-egg omelets and huge pancakes. Or THIS place with the healthy smoothies and handcrafted granola. Or THIS one that serves a Lake Tahoe breakfast all day. Rest assured, your taste buds can be satisfied in a variety of places. You can grab a quick bite and tasty cup of coffee in lots of spots, savor some root vegetable hash in another, indulge in a loaded bagel, sit down to thyme-enhanced hash browns or maybe try something new to you such as pumpkin French toast. If you’re one of those people who like breakfast for dinner, there are lots of places serving breakfast in South Lake Tahoe that can satisfy your midnight bacon cravings, and even better is that some of these breakfast spots serve 24/7. We’re not sure if breakfast really is the most important meal of the day, but we do know that breakfast in Lake Tahoe is worth waking up – or staying up! – for!
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400 Brassie Avenue, Tahoe Vista, CA
Spindleshanks Restaurant is housed in a modern lodge on the Old Brockway Golf Course in Kings Beach. Decks out back and around the side provide alfresco dining with a view of the golf course. Inside it’s cozy and light with high ceilings, wood floors and a couple of fireplaces. Dinner options are eclectic with oysters, Berkshire pork shank and nightly seafood specials. Notables are the Asian spring rolls and Seafood Linguini that comes with mussels, calamari, scallops, fresh fish, prawns, garlic, tomato and cream. Spindleshanks is well-known for its weekday happy hour featuring discounted wines, well drinks and appetizers. It is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It’s a great place to fill up before golf in the summer or to enjoy an après-ski or après golf happy hour in the winter.
Spindleshanks Restaurant is housed in a modern lodge on the Old Brockway Golf Course in Kings Beach. Decks out back and around the side provide alfresco dining with a view of the golf course. Inside it’s cozy and light with high ceilings, wood floors and a couple of fireplaces. Dinner options are eclectic with oysters, Berkshire pork shank and nightly seafood specials. Notables are the...read more
Spindleshanks Restaurant is housed in a modern lodge on the Old Brockway Golf Course in...read more
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A true German restaurant, Himmel Haus brings you the delicious flavorings of Bavaria. Offering more than 30 imported European beers and a full menu of German Bavarian specialties like spatzel, schnitzel and Bavarian pretzels, their goal is to inspire fun and full bellies. They also offer a nice wine menu if beer is not your thing. To keep diners entertained there are weekly activities such...read more
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You’ve got three options when dining at Hiro Sushi in Kings Beach: You can sit at the bar in front and enjoy happy hour specials, take a table and be waited on or get a seat at the sushi bar and fill your belly from their all-you-can-eat sushi menu. The dining room is well-lit with Japanese-themed murals on the walls and a big tank of...read more
Bally's Lake Tahoe Casino Resort
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Alongside the main gaming floor in Bally's Lake Tahoe Casino Resort is HQ Center Bar. The bar circles a fire pit and creates an oasis of calm in the midst of the casino frenzy, although you can play video poker there if you like. The best times to hit it are early or late because it can get a little crowded during the peak party times....read more
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Hunan Garden of Lake Tahoe is near the Y and just a short way toward Emerald Bay. While located in an older building (Hunan Garden has been here for decades) with a dark exterior, the interior is actually well-lit and friendly. Diners can order from the menu or take advantage of the Chinese buffet, and it is often better to show up earlier than later...read more
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If you love fresh-baked sourdough bread, Incline Bak'd is for you. Specializing in stromboli, focaccia bread sandwiches and focaccia bread pizza, they bake their own bread in-house using traditional methods and the finest ingredients. Their sourdough bread, from their own starter, is naturally leavened using unfermented beer wort combined with organic unbleached flour to capture wild yeasts and bacteria from the local environment, giving it a...read more
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Incline Spirits & Cigars has a great assortment of wines, spirits, beers and cigars as well as all the mixers, garnishes and accoutrement to go with them. With a focus on sours, hoppy domestics and unique one-time releases, they’ve got an international selection of craft beers that changes seasonally. Their climate-controlled wine room houses more than 250 different wines with an emphasis on small producers...read more
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If you are looking for a fast-casual, local burger and beer spot, Inclined Burgers and Brews serves up exactly what you are looking for. The welcoming, inviting atmosphere pairs well with their food, which includes scrumptious, well-sized burgers, a fried chicken sandwich and yummy fries. The garlic fries are highly recommended. For lighter fare, there are salads, a veggie basket, veggie burger and a kids'...read more
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You may feel that the International House of Pancakes is like a piece of the past, a memory of when you were young and the family would eat out for a special breakfast or lunch. But the IHOP in South Lake Tahoe brings that past right up to the present, steep-roofed architecture and all. And in addition to the breakfast-all-day menu of pancakes, waffles, omelettes...read more
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If you are looking for authentic Italian food that reminds you of Italy itself, then you must try Ivano's Italian Restaurant. The welcoming, cozy restaurant offers huge portions, supremely fresh ingredients and an atmosphere that makes you feel like family, so it's easy to understand why it's considered a locals' favorite. Their pasta and gnocchi are made from scratch in house. Be sure to try...read more
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Chinese fast food is definitely easier to find in the lower elevations than in the high-altitude mountain towns, but it does have representation in South Lake Tahoe in the form of Jade Garden. They serve large portions of inexpensive food, and it’s a popular spot among the locals looking for a quick meal that won’t break the bank. The coconut shrimp dish has a lot...read more
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Jake's On The Lake is a longstanding favorite for both locals and visitors to the North Lake Tahoe area. The restaurant has a superb location situated directly on the shores of lake, making the views from the outdoor seating fantastic. The bar area is huge, perfect for large groups or parties. The menu ranges in styles of food — from Hawaiian-inspired seafood and steak to...read more
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South Lake Tahoe has a number of small eateries that rely more on the locals than on the tourist trade. When you locate such a restaurant, you can usually count on good food at reasonable prices and a lot of it. Jalapeño’s Taqueria is one such place, not far from the edge of town on Emerald Bay Road. Free homemade chips and salsa and free...read more
