When you have an enormous and gorgeous lake as the centerpiece, it's no wonder why so many Tahoe restaurants position themselves right beside it. Whether you're looking for a quick sandwich and beer or a romantic and elegant special-occasion restaurant, Lake Tahoe's beauty will enhance the dining experience.
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Lake Tahoe Lake-view Dining
455 N. Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, CA
Based at evo Hotel in Tahoe City, Sierra Surf Club is not just for hotel guests. Open to all, the restaurant offers global comfort food for breakfast, lunch and dinner plus grab-and-go items. Enjoy the views of Lake Tahoe while sitting on the outdoor patio with a drink from the full bar. If it's cool out, you'll stay warm around the fire pit. All profits from the restaurant go to Protect Our Winters, an outdoor movement for climate impact created by professional snowboarder Jeremy Jones, who founded the hotel and restaurant.
Based at evo Hotel in Tahoe City, Sierra Surf Club is not just for hotel guests. Open to all, the restaurant offers global comfort food for breakfast, lunch and dinner plus grab-and-go items. Enjoy the views of Lake Tahoe while sitting on the outdoor patio with a drink from the full bar. If it's cool out, you'll stay warm around the fire pit. All profits...read more
Based at evo Hotel in Tahoe City, Sierra Surf Club is not just for hotel...read more
Lake Tahoe Lake-view Dining
Sunnyside Restaurant and Lodge is one of the best lakeside dining options in Lake Tahoe. The lodge itself is pretty small, with only 23 rooms available to guests. Each room is situated perfectly to take advantage of swimming, boating and enjoying lovely Tahoe sunsets. The rooms are directly connected to the extensive dining room. The restaurant is two different entities with two different kitchens. When...read more
Lake Tahoe Lake-view Dining
One way to really enjoy your time on the beach is with some comfort food and cold drinks, and at Zephyr Cove Beach the Sunset Bar and Grille fits the bill. Open spring through fall, this lakeside spot offers beverages and specialty frozen drinks as well as traditional pub food such as burgers, wings and fish tacos. Seating is available inside, on the deck or...read more
Lake Tahoe Lake-view Dining
A favorite among North Shore locals, this tap house in the Cobblestone Shopping Center provides an exceptional opportunity to enjoy tasty brews, juicy burgers and some of the best views of the lake that Tahoe City has to offer. Serving lunch and dinner, Tahoe Tap Haus has an atmosphere that is open, inviting and welcoming, like walking into your best friend's home. They have a large selection...read more
Lake Tahoe Lake-view Dining
When you take the gondola ride to the top of Heavenly, you’ll find the Tamarack Lodge. Measuring in at almost 15,000 square feet, it has a wide range of dining options from pizza and chili to salad and traditional American favorites. There is also a full bar, and during the ski season check the calendar for live music and drink and food specials. read more
Lake Tahoe Lake-view Dining
The Edge is the fine dining restaurant in the clubhouse at Edgewood Tahoe, which is on the edges of Lake Tahoe and the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. Views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra Nevada mountain range unfold at most every table. The lounge menu is much less extensive than the dinner menu but is definitely a step above typical bar food. Choices include caviar,...read more
Lake Tahoe Lake-view Dining
You don’t have to be a golfer to stop in for a bite at The Grille, located inside The Chateau at Incline Village on the Incline Village Championship Golf Course. With an indoor dining room and an outdoor deck overlooking the 18th green, it can be hard to decide what’s better – the food or the amazing view down the golf course of Lake Tahoe...read more
Lake Tahoe Lake-view Dining
In a resort town, the restaurants and pubs often segregate into places that tend toward the locals and places catering the tourists. The Grove, on the other hand, is an incredibly popular choice for both residents and visitors. Located lakeside at historic Camp Richardson, it's where people stop by for a drink or meal after a day on the adjacent beach or walk over from...read more
Lake Tahoe Lake-view Dining
If you are enjoying the beauty of the west end of Donner Lake and are in need of some tasty food and drink, you are in luck. The Pub at Donner Lake is a fantastic offering of American pub fare, crafty cocktails and a full bar ready to serve. Their menu offers an enticing array of fun recipes, but the favored delight is their artichoke...read more
High Camp at Palisades Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Lake-view Dining
The Terrace Restaurant & Bar is a fine-dining, sit-down restaurant open for lunch in High Camp at Palisades Tahoe. Located at the top of the tram, The Terrace offers exceptional views of Palisades Tahoe out toward Lake Tahoe. The restaurant is open and airy, complementing the vast view below. The menu focuses on Californian cuisine like tempura Portobello mushroom strips that resemble french fries and...read more
Beach Retreat & Lodge at Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Lake-view Dining
The Tiki Hut & Beach Club brings a full-service lakefront bar to Lake Tahoe. Accessorized with personalized cabanas, lounge chairs and umbrella rentals, the beach club lets relaxation and fun intertwine into any Lake Tahoe beach day. Located on one of the most beautiful strands of sandy beach, the Tiki Hut & Beach Club rents out beach accessories while at the same time offering tasty...read more
Lake Tahoe Lake-view Dining
Waterman's Landing is a place of gathering, delicious food and adventure on the shores of Lake Tahoe. A collective of local businesses as well as a small cafe, this year-round hotspot is nestled on Patton Landing Beach. With easy access to Lake Tahoe, Waterman's Landing provides kayak and paddleboard tours and lessons as well as rentals of paddleboards, kayaks, canoes and other water toys. With...read more
Lake Tahoe Lake-view Dining
West Shore Cafe and Inn is one of the premier gourmet restaurants in Lake Tahoe. Attached to a small lodge that offers five suites and two villas, all looking out toward Lake Tahoe, the property is considered a place of luxury. The cafe is a full-scale culinary experience on the water, ideal for watching sunsets and moonrises. The menu focuses on tasty and unique creations...read more