With so many waterways surrounding us and nearby, Tahoe restaurants that feature seafood have a fresh bounty every day. Seafood is a highlight of many local restaurants, but there are always other choices too in case someone in your party isn't a fan!
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Everline Resort & Spa, Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Seafood
400 Resort Road, Olympic Valley, CA
Six Peaks Grille is the best option for fine dining at Everline Resort & Spa, Lake Tahoe. Located on the same level as the hotel's lobby, the restaurant boasts the best views of the mountains in Olympic Valley with its large windows looking toward the ski area. The menu focuses on Northern California cuisine and highlights sustainable seafood, meats and local produce. For example, some of the local businesses that are highlighted in various dishes include The Sausage Factory of Carson City, Nevada; Petaluma Poultry from Sonoma County; and California and Sierra Meats from Reno, Nevada. The restaurant offers outside dining in the summer months and is a happening spot for those looking for a more swanky atmosphere for pre-dinner cocktails. Reservations are highly recommended.
Six Peaks Grille is the best option for fine dining at Everline Resort & Spa, Lake Tahoe. Located on the same level as the hotel's lobby, the restaurant boasts the best views of the mountains in Olympic Valley with its large windows looking toward the ski area. The menu focuses on Northern California cuisine and highlights sustainable seafood, meats and local produce. For example, some...read more
Six Peaks Grille is the best option for fine dining at Everline Resort & Spa,...read more
Lake Tahoe Seafood
The Chart House on Kingsbury Grade is one of dozens of Chart Houses across the country, a group of restaurants specifically developed for outstanding seafood and spectacular views. This one offers a panoramic look at the Tahoe Basin in a lush, wooded setting. Its location up the mountain on the Nevada side of the lake makes it an ideal choice for fine dining away from...read more
Lake Tahoe Seafood
When it comes to tasty food that is obviously created with care and love, there is a place in South Lake Tahoe to seek out: Chicken in a Barrel. Taking the cue from Hawaiian hospitality and the importance of family, Chicken in a Barrel is a dining experience that embodies togetherness. They utilize a one-of-a-kind cooking style in which custom-made drum barrels give chicken, ribs,...read more
Lake Tahoe Seafood
Ciera Steak + Chophouse is the type of restaurant that confirms Lake Tahoe as a world-class destination. This is true fine dining, the namesake meat offerings accompanied by seafood and vegetarian dishes and a whopping selection (some 300 or so!) of wines and bubbly. All entrees are upscale, but first-time diners may want to try the restaurant’s signature steak, the cowboy rib-eye. Another nice choice...read more
Lake Tahoe Seafood
If this Truckee landmark's marquee is a tad confusing, it’s understandable: Lit up at night above downtown in glowing red letters is a can’t-miss sign – HILLTOP LODGE. But if someone suggests having dinner and drinks at Cottonwood, you’ll still aim for those neon lights. The Hilltop Lodge sign sits atop Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar, which is perched on one of California’s original ski hills...read more
Lake Tahoe Seafood
The Steak and Lobster House at Crystal Bay Casino is intimate and cozy. The menu is mainly surf and turf with a French flair. There’s a nice selection of steaks, chops, seafood and lobster. Vegetarian options are available also. Appetizers include lamb lollipops, oysters and the restaurant's signature lobster mac and cheese. Dining is also available at the Steakhouse Bar along with an extensive selection...read more
Lake Tahoe Seafood
At Drunken Monkey fish is brought in daily from the same suppliers serving some of San Francisco's most revered sushi restaurants. The restaurant works with local providers to bring world-class fish together with local organic ingredients. For guests not fond of sushi, Drunken Monkey has a wonderfully wide menu selection including Asian-style noodle and rice bowls, inventive meat and seafood tapas plates, vegetarian offerings and tempura....read more
Lake Tahoe Seafood
Echo Lounge has always been about casual California cuisine, but some recent changes at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel's in-house restaurant have put a new twist on it. The Adventure Menu changes weekly and can feature build-your-own burgers, pasta or pizza. The restaurant's My Tahoe menu makes a point of using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients, and this is where you'll find such entrees as...read more
Lake Tahoe Seafood
When you want to combine the quaint atmosphere of a vintage mountain cabin with the luxury of fine dining, Evan's American Gourmet Cafe is a delightful adventure. Blending exceptional cuisine styles from around the world, this Zagat-rated and DiRoNA award-winning restaurant (DiRoNA is Distinguished Restaurants of North America, and Evan's is the only recipient between Sacramento and Reno), provides access to a gourmet wonderland that is...read more
Lake Tahoe Seafood
Freshie’s Restaurant is about, well, fresh and tasty food. It’s a tiny spot, and even though it is right on Lake Tahoe Boulevard you have to look closely to find it. A small dining room and bar is offset by a great second-story deck with a view of the lake. The food here is creative and wholesome with an emphasis on organic cuisine including vegetarian,...read more
Lake Tahoe Seafood
The restaurant is called a grill, and the recommended attire is business casual, but Friday’s Station in Harrah’s is definitely a fine-dining option. To begin with, it is located on the top floor, making the view alone worth the visit. Beyond that, the meats are certified Angus and USDA Choice beef, while the seafood is fresh and the side dishes are creative. On top of...read more
Lake Tahoe Seafood
Got a hankering for a cold drink and some California cuisine as you’re boating across Lake Tahoe in the summer? Pull up to the pier at Gar Woods Grill, and they’ll valet park your vessel while you slip in for a refreshment. Take in the amazing views of the jewel of the Sierra from the deck and balconies or from inside Gar Woods through their...read more
The Landing Lake Tahoe Resort & Spa
Lake Tahoe Seafood
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
