Tahoe Restaurants: Entertainment

South Lake Tahoe has always been a craft beer kind of a place, even before microbrew was a buzzword. And for craft beer in this neck of the woods, Lake Tahoe AleWorX is the place. Right in the middle of the action in the Stateline casino corridor, Lake Tahoe AleWorX's Stateline location serves an ever-rotating selection of specialty craft beers and cocktails along with wood-fired pizza, small bites, fresh salads and desserts. They are most known at this location for their nightlife that's been voted Best Night Scene for the Tahoe area for several years in a row. You can expect a party when you arrive at Lake Tahoe AleWorX Stateline. 

The Lake Tahoe AleWorX Taproom at the Y has a more family-friendly appeal. It features local craft brew with a self-serve concept that allows customers to pour for themselves, delicious wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, salads and an atmosphere that is pure High Sierra. This location opens to a large patio that features fire pits and frequent live music for guests to enjoy. The patio is shared by its sister restaurant, the Cocktail Corner and Bistro at the Corner, where guests can order food from AleWorX and enjoy a craft cocktail all at the same time. 

If you are craving Southern cooking and comfort food, Moe's Original Bar B Que in Tahoe City is your best bet. They serve all the tasty dishes like Southern fried catfish, St. Louis-style ribs, cornbread and baked beans. Located on the shores of Lake Tahoe, the restaurant has great views of the water and surrounding mountains and is situated next to the bike path that takes you all around the lake. This is an excellent spot to take in the sunset too. Moe's offers live music on weekends.

Offering hearty gourmet dining and bar specials in a nostalgic atmosphere, River Ranch is a landmark destination for visitors and a locals' favorite year-round. Nestled on the banks of the Truckee River, River Ranch is poised to catch people tubing down the mellow rapids during the heat of the summer and to capture the après-ski crowd funneling down from the ski resorts during the cold winter nights. Their seasonal patio is home to an outdoor bar that serves the iconic Class V River Rum Punch and their famous nachos, with alfresco dining under the stars. The cozy and intimate indoor bar and restaurant are known for known for memorable meals, scenic river views and gathering around one of the two fireplaces. Their menu brings together all the summer and winter favorites with California cuisine and rotating specials and is proud to offer game, fish, chicken, burgers and veggie options. They also provide 19 small, boutique-style rooms for guests; reservations are highly recommended.