Not a meat eater? Tahoe restaurants make eating vegan or vegetarian easy. Even if the restaurant isn't 100% non-meat, you'll still find lots of menu options that will fit the bill.
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Lake Tahoe Vegetarian & Vegan
115 Grove Street, Tahoe City, CA
Christy Hill Lakeside Bistro is one of the prime fine-dining experiences in North Lake Tahoe. Perfectly situated to take in the beautiful views of Lake Tahoe with no obstructions (it is a mere 100 feet off the water), Christy Hill has the ambiance of pure romance and the finer things in life. The menu is rich and flavorful, with dishes that lend to blending the flavors of California and the Mediterranean. A few recommended dishes include Osso Buco di Maiale, a pork shank with gremolata, butter beans and apple butter-braised greens, or the Moroccan spice lamb loin with celery root-pistachio puree, olive stuffed piquillo peppers and charmoula sauce. To help accentuate the meal, the servers are well educated in pairing wines to their menu items. For dessert, an absolute favorite is the chocolate croissant bread pudding.
Christy Hill Lakeside Bistro is one of the prime fine-dining experiences in North Lake Tahoe. Perfectly situated to take in the beautiful views of Lake Tahoe with no obstructions (it is a mere 100 feet off the water), Christy Hill has the ambiance of pure romance and the finer things in life. The menu is rich and flavorful, with dishes that lend to blending the...read more
Christy Hill Lakeside Bistro is one of the prime fine-dining experiences in North Lake Tahoe....read more
Lake Tahoe Vegetarian & Vegan
Freel Perk is a coffee shop out in Meyers that keeps things as local as possible with coffee from Alpen Sierra and baked goods from Don’s Cakes by the Lake, Truckee Sourdough Company and Sugar Pine Bakery. They also have smoothies and frappes. Playfully named for the highest mountain in El Dorado County and with the slogan Coffee with Altitude, Freel Perk is adjacent to...read more
Lake Tahoe Vegetarian & Vegan
If you enjoy fresh, healthy Mexican food, then you must check out Frescana Mexican Bistro. Based on the belief that a dining experience should nourish the body, surprise the taste buds and set the stage for great conversation, Frescana is a casual Mexican experience with flair. With their gigantic menu, every taste bud will find a dish worthy of repeat, from their simple yet flavorful...read more
Lake Tahoe Vegetarian & Vegan
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 Vegetarian & Vegan
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 Vegetarian & Vegan
When it comes to fresh, healthy and globally inspired recipes, new Truckee eatery Fuddhism is a place worthy of your hit list. Bringing an original approach to menu items that create wellness, Fuddhism specializes in making healthy delightful. Their menu is packed with unique dishes like lentil lettuce cups, Southern lamb-stuffed dolma or the local favorite, their honey-roasted yams with chili yogurt. There are plenty...read more
Lake Tahoe Vegetarian & Vegan
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
Lake Tahoe Vegetarian & Vegan
Italy has come to South Lake Tahoe. If you enjoy authentic Italian food, then Gastromaniac Homemade Pasta & Pizza is a must stop. Gastromaniac was created out of the desire to serve delicious, handmade Italian specialties in an easygoing and friendly dining environment. The menu offers the real deal when it comes to Italian pizza as well as four choices of pasta, potato gnocchi, Italian...read more
Lake Tahoe Vegetarian & Vegan
Grand Central Pizza & Pasta– the name just about says it all. The only way to improve on the moniker would be to note that they also have calzones, burgers, sandwiches and salads. Near the South Y and the intersection of Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Tahoe Keys Boulevard, Grand Central is convenient to get to and offers good food in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere....read more
Lake Tahoe Vegetarian & Vegan
Heavenly Village is a collection of shops, restaurants and activities clustered around the Heavenly Ski Resort’s Gondola pad. The Village is tucked along the main boulevard through South Lake Tahoe near the Nevada casinos. Dining options range from ice cream, snack and coffee shops to gourmet burger and pizza restaurants. There’s a little bit of everything for those who like to shop, including art and...read more
Lake Tahoe Vegetarian & Vegan
Since 1964 Heidi's Pancake House has been serving breakfast and lunch in a quaint, adorable Swiss chalet in South Lake Tahoe. Their four-egg omelette menu takes up a full page. Other breakfast dishes include the traditional favorites. Salads, sandwiches and burgers are also on the menu, with the lunch items available at 11 a.m. The chalet theme from the outside is continued on the interior...read more
Lake Tahoe Vegetarian & Vegan
Hunan Garden of Lake Tahoe is near the Y and just a short way toward Emerald Bay. While located in an older building (Hunan Garden has been here for decades) with a dark exterior, the interior is actually well-lit and friendly. Diners can order from the menu or take advantage of the Chinese buffet, and it is often better to show up earlier than later...read more
Lake Tahoe Vegetarian & Vegan
You may feel that the International House of Pancakes is like a piece of the past, a memory of when you were young and the family would eat out for a special breakfast or lunch. But the IHOP in South Lake Tahoe brings that past right up to the present, steep-roofed architecture and all. And in addition to the breakfast-all-day menu of pancakes, waffles, omelettes...read more