Tahoe restaurant owners understand that if you play hard during the day, you might not be ready for dinner in the early evening. So there are plenty of local spots that offer late-night menus to satisfy all you night owls. Some of the Tahoe restaurants found in casinos even serve all hours of day and night.
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Lake Tahoe Restaurant
2285 River Road, Tahoe City, CA
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 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.
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...read more
Offering hearty gourmet dining and bar specials in a nostalgic atmosphere, River Ranch is a...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Alongside the main gaming floor in Bally's Lake Tahoe 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. The Stage...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
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
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
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
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
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
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
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
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Leave the baking to Insomnia Cookies. Buy one, buy a dozen, buy all the same kind or mix and match. If that's not enough, consider an ice cream sandwich with one of their cookies on either end. Buy some at the South Lake Tahoe store or have them delivered. Looking to serve a crowd? Then consider a cookie cake. Insomnia Cookies will even cater your...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
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
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
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
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Jamba Juice is a chain that serves fruit and veggie smoothies and other good-for-you items such as bananas and berries and wheatgrass shots. The South Tahoe Jamba Juice is in the Raley's Shopping Center at Stateline, so it is in just the right spot to pick up a smoothie when you are walking around and exploring the nearby Heavenly shops. With breakfast wraps, muffins and steel-cut...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
JavaHut is an all-time local favorite hangout for coffee, breakfast items and sandwiches. A small cafe that is decorated with colorful local art and enhanced with a friendly attitude, JavaHut is a place where people come to meet new friends and enjoy a little time with old buddies. The menu is varied with regular quick breakfast options like bagels as well as the full spectrum...read more
