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
2279 Lake Tahoe Boulevard #2, South Lake Tahoe, CA
A little eatery overflowing with Tahoe charm is the Keys Cafe. Right about where Tahoe Keys Boulevard meets Lake Tahoe Boulevard, this cabin serves breakfast and lunch with free-range organic eggs, healthy and hearty sandwiches and seasonal homemade soups. You’ll also find fruit smoothies, coffee and tea. The cafe has a large catering menu and free WiFi.
A little eatery overflowing with Tahoe charm is the Keys Cafe. Right about where Tahoe Keys Boulevard meets Lake Tahoe Boulevard, this cabin serves breakfast and lunch with free-range organic eggs, healthy and hearty sandwiches and seasonal homemade soups. You’ll also find fruit smoothies, coffee and tea. The cafe has a large catering menu and free WiFi.read more
A little eatery overflowing with Tahoe charm is the Keys Cafe. Right about where Tahoe...read more
Northstar California Resort
Lake Tahoe Outdoor Dining
The Village at Northstar is an example of the coming of age of the Sierra ski resorts. Gone are the days when the Tahoe area hillsides were bustling with snow-sports enthusiasts in the winter but then empty during the other seasons. The activity these days takes place all year. Even if you never set foot on the slopes, you'll find more than enough fun to...read more
Shops at Heavenly Village
Lake Tahoe Outdoor Dining
Located smack dab in the middle of Heavenly Village, Village Bar & Grill is perfectly situated amidst spectacular scenery and people-watching opportunities. Tasty starters include Smoked Pulled Pork Nachos and Grilled Cheese Dippers. The main menu includes favorites like their Kobe Bacon Bleu Burger, a Bison Chili Dog and Buffalo Grilled Chicken. They also offer a basic menu for children. read more
Lake Tahoe Outdoor 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
Lake Tahoe Outdoor Dining
West Shore Market & Deli is a modern, clean, inviting grocery store that not only sells organic, locally grown food, but also serves up some tasty treats. Considered a deli, store, coffee and juice bar and wine cellar (with more than 1,000 varieties of wine), West Shore Market is a one-stop shop. The deli aspect offers the usual fare of sandwiches, salads, soups, in-house cured...read more
Lake Tahoe Outdoor Dining
Where We Met Gelateria and Espresso Bar is an adorable cafe recreating a little bit of Italy in Lake Tahoe. Owner Elizabeth Fontaine decided to bring the engaging, friend-creating atmosphere that she found while traveling around the Italian countryside back to Tahoe. Her hope is that over espresso and gelato people will find new friendships and new connections. Her gelato is made fresh daily, and...read more
Lake Tahoe Outdoor Dining
Every town needs a rowdy bar where everyone has a tattoo and there is always lots of loud live music by bands that are unknown to the world at large. Whiskey Dick's is that bar. It was that bar a decade ago when Jan Conroy bought it, and it is that bar still today. If you’re looking for some solitary drinking, you should look elsewhere....read more
Lake Tahoe Outdoor Dining
Long before those ubiquitous chain coffee places started popping up across America, Truckee had its own go-to spot: Wild Cherries. The long-standing meeting place in Truckee is a cross between Cheers (sans the adult beverages) and an establishment owned by a buddy, which means after a while employees will know your name and order upon your entrance. No worries, though, if you’re just visiting town....read more
Lake Tahoe Outdoor Dining
Yellow Submarine is, naturally, a submarine-sandwich shop. They build foot-long and half-foot subs on local bread, and over its 40 years in business the restaurant has won several awards for great sandwiches. They also offer meat and cheese platters as well as sandwich platters. The Yellow Sub is a very tiny shop, but it is just a short walk from the Lakeview Commons, so if...read more
Lake Tahoe Outdoor Dining
Zano’s is the place to go in Truckee if you have a big appetite, big group or both. Zano’s menu is filled with Italian fare including an array of pizzas. Dine in or order your to-go pie half-baked to finish off at home. In addition to thin-crust, deep-dish and gluten-free pizza, Zano’s has classic Italian comfort food including pasta, chicken piccata, lasagna and penne with...read more
Lake Tahoe Outdoor Dining
Longtime residents and visitors know it as the Lodge, even though it now goes by the name of the Zephyr Cove Restaurant. This historic building has a stonework fireplace, views of the lake and forest and some of the best milkshakes at the lake. Adjacent to the Zephyr Cove Resort amenities, the Lodge serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. This means pancakes and eggs, sandwiches, burgers...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
