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
868 Tahoe Boulevard #4, Incline Village, NV
Crosby’s Kitchen & Cocktail in Christmas Tree Village is a restaurant and bar with friendly staff, a welcoming vibe and ample TVs to watch sports. They’re open every day except Wednesday for all-day brunch, lunch and dinner with a little bit of everything on the menu. Lunch and dinner fare ranges from grilled salmon to chicken & waffles, Wagyu or crabcake sliders to their popular Chicken Enchilada Stacked Quesadilla. Sit at the bar to sip a specialty cocktail and catch your favorite sporting event on TV, slide into a booth with your friends or dine outside on their dog-friendly patio to let the babbling brook provide the perfect soundtrack to your sunny day. For those looking for a place to hold a reception or event, Crosby's is a great venue to keep in mind.
Crosby’s Kitchen & Cocktail in Christmas Tree Village is a restaurant and bar with friendly staff, a welcoming vibe and ample TVs to watch sports. They’re open every day except Wednesday for all-day brunch, lunch and dinner with a little bit of everything on the menu. Lunch and dinner fare ranges from grilled salmon to chicken & waffles, Wagyu or crabcake sliders to their popular Chicken...read more
Crosby’s Kitchen & Cocktail in Christmas Tree Village is a restaurant and bar with friendly...read more
Lake Tahoe Outdoor Dining
Jiffy's Pizza & Homemade Ice Cream is a longtime favorite for locals. From humble beginnings more than 30 years ago, Jiffy's Pizza still offers the same NYC-style pizza crust today that made them famous around Lake Tahoe. The cozy restaurant offers outdoor seating, and they have a wonderful selection of beer and wine. They also offer incredibly delicious homemade ice cream in an assortment of...read more
The Landing Lake Tahoe Resort & Spa
Lake Tahoe Outdoor Dining
Located at the Landing Resort & Spa, Jimmy’s is an elegant restaurant that serves mountain chic California cuisine. Brunch and a happy hour are offered daily. For dinner you can choose a number of small dishes to share as appetizers or as your main fare. From the new larger entree menu, select from dishes such as olive-oil braised chicken and prime 8 oz. filet mignon....read more
Lake Tahoe Outdoor Dining
Kings Cafe is housed in the historic brick flatiron wedged in between Brook Avenue and North Lake Boulevard. It’s a convenient spot to grab breakfast or lunch in the heart of Kings Beach. Order your coffee, espresso or tea and grab a bagel or muffin to go with it. Fuel up on a breakfast taco, burrito or egg sandwich such as the White Sando filled...read more
Palisades Tahoe | Alpine Meadows
Lake Tahoe Outdoor Dining
Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley) is known to be a breeding ground for famous pro skiers. A few that have come from this area include Olympians Julia Mancuso and Jonny Moseley as well as extreme athlete Shane McConkey. One of the reasons that these three, and many others, have excelled at downhill skiing is because of the KT-22 ski lift. Situated right at the base...read more
Lake Tahoe Outdoor Dining
La Mexicana Meat Market & Taqueria is a little corner store and so much more. Just off the main drag in Kings Beach, it’s a full-service grocery with a butcher, fresh produce, dairy and a bakery producing traditional Mexican pastries and breads. You’ll also find a wide variety of spices, seasonings and chili peppers. There’s also a small kitchen producing authentic, made-to-order Mexican food: breakfasts,...read more
Lake Tahoe Outdoor Dining
Las Panchitas is a family-owned establishment that began serving Mexican food to Lake Tahoe locals and visitors back in 1982. The menu encompasses the full spectrum of Mexican dishes including burritos, tacos and house specialties like the Fiesta Tostada and the Las Panchitas Special (a chorizo and egg enchilada with refried beans, rice, tortillas, guacamole, salsa, sour cream and butter). A favorite on their drink...read more
Lake Tahoe Outdoor Dining
If you are looking for home-style, down-to-earth, tasty Mexican food, then one of the best places to check out is Los Mexicanos. With two locations on the south side of Lake Tahoe, Los Mexicanos is a quick and easy way to satisfy a south of the border craving. Their 20 years in the basin have led to many local fans. A few of their recommendations...read more
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
Northstar California Resort
Lake Tahoe Outdoor Dining
As the marquee restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe, Manzanita is a feast for the palette and the eyes. The California-inspired cuisine is fused with flavors from around the world, while the surrounding mountains, which are easily seen through huge windows, inspire the decor. There are several ways to experience the menu at Manzanita beyond the well-appointed dining room. There is the chef’s table, where...read more
Lake Tahoe Outdoor Dining
McP’s TapHouse Grill is one of those places that, while being new and shiny and oh-so-very hip, actually has a very storied history. In 1992 it was McP’s Pub Tahoe (an expansion of Coronado’s McP’s Irish Pub) on the south side of Lake Tahoe Boulevard. In 2001 a construction project required the pub’s relocation, so it moved almost directly across the street. Then in 2014...read more
Lake Tahoe Outdoor Dining
You would be hard-pressed to find a more authentic local experience than dining at the Meyers Downtown Cafe. Located on U.S. Highway 50 near the intersection of California State Route 89, the cafe is open for breakfast and lunch Tuesday through Sunday. For some 25 years, owners Billy and Barbara have brought a dash of the famed Southern hospitality to the high Sierra with friendly...read more
Lake Tahoe Outdoor Dining
Located across from the Loading Dock and tucked in amongst the bricks of historic downtown, the Old Town Tap features a wood-fired pizza oven and serves Neapolitan-style pizzas with a unique crust that is made with a wild yeast starter from right here in the Sierra. Not into pizza? No problem. The salads are also special, as the chef works hand in hand with a...read more
Northstar California Resort
Village at Northstar
Lake Tahoe Outdoor Dining
Petra is a wine and gourmet restaurant at Northstar, the perfect place for an afternoon or evening of relaxation with good drinks and good food. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating, wines and craft beers, shared-plate appetizers, entrees and scrumptious desserts. Make it a wine tasting outing with their 150 wines available and then enjoy your selection on site or take it home with you....read more
