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.
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Lake Tahoe Outdoor Dining
888 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Every town has places where the locals go to have fun, and Emerald Bay fits the bill in South Lake Tahoe. Emerald Bay Bar & Grill serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily and offers daily happy hour specials. Be sure to try their famous $2 tacos, Chili Verde weekend breakfast and Steak and Shrimp Saturday dinner. The sports bar is a gathering spot for friends to meet and watch the game on one of the nine flat-screen TVs. This is a great spot for outdoor dining on the large patio with a fire pit as its centerpiece and horseshoes to play. The everyday happy hour runs from 3 to 6 p.m. and includes specials on beer, wine and liquor. Breakfast, running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., has long been a locals' favorite, with specialties such as the colossal country-fried steak, crab Benedict, Summit Sandwich and more. Don't miss Emerald Bay Bar & Grill's famous Ultimate Bloody Mary on weekends during the football season.
Every town has places where the locals go to have fun, and Emerald Bay fits the bill in South Lake Tahoe. Emerald Bay Bar & Grill serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily and offers daily happy hour specials. Be sure to try their famous $2 tacos, Chili Verde weekend breakfast and Steak and Shrimp Saturday dinner. The sports bar is a gathering spot for friends to meet...read more
Every town has places where the locals go to have fun, and Emerald Bay fits...read more
Northstar California Resort
Lake Tahoe Outdoor Dining
With its location at 7,910 feet mid-mountain at Northstar California, Zephyr Lodge commands great views of the Sierra. And being a ski resort, access to the lodge is ski- or ride-in during the winter. From its 17,000-square-foot floor plan and 700 seats, the lodge is set up for fast dining. Expect creative and fresh California-style takes on pizza, soup, sandwiches and adult beverages. And for...read more
Lake Tahoe Outdoor Dining
Zuri Coffee Co. is a fresh option for coffee in Truckee. Offering incredibly tasty black gold from all over the world, they also have homemade pastries such as scones, muffins and cinnamon rolls. They offer other breakfast items such as bagels and yogurt with granola and fresh fruit. Zuri Coffee also serves a small lunch menu with paninis, sandwiches and salads. read more