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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Lake Tahoe Restaurant
120 Grove Street, Tahoe City, CA
Za's is an excellent choice for lakefront outdoor dining in Tahoe City. The views will blow you away at this eclectic American-Italian restaurant that's also known for its great prices and casual setting. Wait until you see their new outdoor bar that's right over the lake! Known as the Lakefront SideBar, it features tasty bites and liquid delights such as their famous SideBar Slush. Za’s lunch and dinner menus offer something for everyone including salads, creative apps, burgers, pizzas and calzones, pasta dishes and tasty entrees. Vegetarians can find plenty of choices on this menu, and there is a kids' menu available. Chef and owner Jonny Roscher has trained around the world and brings wonderful diversity to the meals he offers. Za's offers lakefront outdoor dining and take-out and serves beer, wine and cocktails. The Lakefront SideBar is open in spring, summer and fall, weather permitting.
Za's is an excellent choice for lakefront outdoor dining in Tahoe City. The views will blow you away at this eclectic American-Italian restaurant that's also known for its great prices and casual setting. Wait until you see their new outdoor bar that's right over the lake! Known as the Lakefront SideBar, it features tasty bites and liquid delights such as their famous SideBar Slush. Za’s lunch and...
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Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Mourelatos 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. It is only...read more
Palisades Tahoe | Alpine Meadows
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
If you enjoy the Food to Fork movement that supports small farmers and eating healthier, more sustainable food, then check out Mtn Roots Food Trucks. Having two locations — at the base of Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Meadows — the food trucks are an exceptional opportunity to enjoy regional produce fashioned into delicious quick bites or into larger sit-down-style meals. In fact, they partner with...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
My Thai Cuisine offers surprisingly authentic Thai food in a nice modern restaurant near the South Y area. Fresh ingredients and quality herbs help to create some wonderful dishes, and the menu is extensive, including the vegetarian selection. Some top picks include the Hangover Noodle, Yellow Curry and the Pad Thai Crab. Unlike some other restaurants in the area, My Thai is happy to package...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Chaat is a term for a type of Indian fast food, the kind that one would find at a roadside stand or food truck. Nikki’s Chaat has taken the concept inside for a great restaurant located near the middle of town, where these snack foods join traditional dishes to make for full breakfasts, lunches and dinners. There is a wide selection of offerings, including tandoori...read more
Obexer's Boat Company & Obexer's Water Sports
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Obexer's General Store is so much more than a general store. It offers all the normal stuff that would be found at a corner convenience shop, but the goodies go far beyond that. At Obexer's you will find homemade sandwiches, the super-popular Obexer's secret sauces for pasta, salad dressings, BBQ sauce, seafood and marinades as well as specialty olives and mustards. Obexer's also offers freshly...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Off the Hook is one of the higher-end sushi restaurants in the basin, but it has a fun, casual and high-energy atmosphere. It is almost exactly in the middle of the City of South Lake Tahoe, and its offerings range outside of the items one would find in a more traditional sushi bar. The business prides itself not only on a fresh...read more
The Village at Palisades Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
You won't regret interrupting your ski day with lunch at Oh! Burger in Olympic House at Palisades Tahoe. Oh! Burger is known for its Double Smash Burger, which comes with two juicy smash patties layered with melted American cheese, shredded lettuce, fresh tomato and a signature house sauce on a toasted potato bun. Vegetarians have the choice of a Beyond burger. Chili, fries and chicken...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
As you walk into Old Range Steakhouse, you’ll be greeted by the Wall of Wine from which you can select a bottle to accompany your meal. Slip into one of their vinyl booths surrounded by redwood paneling and take in the view of the lake and mountains. The vintage steakhouse atmosphere probably hasn’t been updated since the 1970s, but that’s not a complaint. Big is...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Located across from the Loading Dock and tucked in amongst the bricks of historic downtown, the Old Town Tap features a wood-fired pizza oven and serves Neapolitan-style pizzas with a unique crust that is made with a wild yeast starter from right here in the Sierra. Not into pizza? No problem. The salads are also special, as the chef works hand in hand with a...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
If you are looking for a healthy, quick option for breakfast or lunch, check out Pep's Place. Built on the belief that a healthy meal doesn't have to take a long time to make, Pep's creates familiar to-go dishes in a quick and friendly way, using the healthiest options available. A few favorites include their delicious veg breakfast burrito that comes complete with scrambled eggs,...read more
Northstar California Resort
Village at Northstar
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Petra is a wine and gourmet restaurant at Northstar, the perfect place for an afternoon or evening of relaxation with good drinks and good food. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating, wines and craft beers, shared-plate appetizers, entrees and scrumptious desserts. Make it a wine tasting outing with their 150 wines available and then enjoy your selection on site or take it home with you....read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Northern California and Northern Italy are two distinct places, but they come together perfectly at Pianeta in downtown Truckee. Pianeta’s cuisine is inspired by Northern Italy, but the ambiance of the restaurant and bar could only be found in an Old West building along Truckee’s historic main street. Along with fresh, California-inspired takes on Italian dishes there are old-world standbys including homemade pastas, ravioli and...read more
