Tahoe Restaurants: Outdoor Dining

When one of the greatest – and free! – amenities Tahoe restaurants have to offer their patrons is the world-renowned view, it stands to reason that outdoor dining is a thing here. Many Tahoe restaurants will have porch areas that are heated, extending their season.

The Getaway Cafe

Lake Tahoe Outdoor Dining
3140 U.S. Highway 50, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 577-5132

Getaway Cafe has garnered local acclaim as the go-to spot for great breakfast and lunch experiences. With a legacy of six consecutive years as the recipient of the Best Breakfast and Best Lunch awards, and the prestigious honor of ranking 10th in Yelp's Top 100 Spots to Celebrate Mother's Day nationally, Getaway Cafe has been delighting patrons since its establishment in 2006. Serving alpine comfort cuisine,...read more

Getaway Cafe has garnered local acclaim as the go-to spot for great breakfast and lunch...read more

Za's Lakefront

Lake Tahoe Outdoor Dining
120 Grove Street, Tahoe City, CA
(530) 583-9292
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...read more
Za's is an excellent choice for lakefront outdoor dining in Tahoe City. The views will...read more