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
2285 River Road, Tahoe City, CA
Offering hearty gourmet dining and bar specials in a nostalgic atmosphere, River Ranch is a landmark destination for visitors and a locals' favorite year-round. Nestled on the banks of the Truckee River, River Ranch is poised to catch people tubing down the mellow rapids during the heat of the summer and to capture the après-ski crowd funneling down from the ski resorts during the cold winter nights. Their seasonal patio is home to an outdoor bar that serves the iconic Class V River Rum Punch and their famous nachos, with alfresco dining under the stars. The cozy and intimate indoor bar and restaurant are known for memorable meals, scenic river views and gathering around one of the two fireplaces. Their menu brings together all the summer and winter favorites with California cuisine and rotating specials and is proud to offer game, fish, chicken, burgers and veggie options. They also provide 19 small, boutique-style rooms for guests; reservations are highly recommended.
Offering hearty gourmet dining and bar specials in a nostalgic atmosphere, River Ranch is a landmark destination for visitors and a locals' favorite year-round. Nestled on the banks of the Truckee River, River Ranch is poised to catch people tubing down the mellow rapids during the heat of the summer and to capture the après-ski crowd funneling down from the ski resorts during the cold...read more
Offering hearty gourmet dining and bar specials in a nostalgic atmosphere, River Ranch is a...read more
Lake Tahoe Vegetarian & Vegan
Whether you are a guest at Sorensen’s Resort or just passing through on Highway 88, the Country Cafe has breakfast, lunch and dinner ready for you. The menu includes hearty meals such as beef stew, fresh fish, steak and salad, and the homemade quiche is worth traveling over the mountain for. Beer and wine round out the offerings at this rustic and welcoming high-country eatery....read more
Lake Tahoe Vegetarian & Vegan
Spoon is an excellent option for a mid-day meal or evening dining experience. Opening the doors at 3 p.m., Spoon gives guests the opportunity to eat a bite a bit earlier than many dinner restaurants. All the meals at Spoon are made by owner and executive chef Alise Pittman. She puts her heart and soul into creating a homemade-style dining experience. Within a small cabin,...read more
Lake Tahoe Vegetarian & Vegan
If you want to see an example of a family living the Tahoe dream, look no further than Sprouts Natural Foods Cafe. Just a block or two from the lake on Harrison Avenue, Tyler and Cheryl run a cafe offering up fresh, organic and wholesome foods. For the past 25 years Sprouts has been a mainstay for those seeking healthy meals. The vegan soups are...read more
Lake Tahoe Vegetarian & Vegan
There is a brew pub in Cecil’s Fountain Plaza that raises the standard for this type of eatery. Stateline Brewery & Restaurant makes its own IPA, Pale Ale, Wit and Blonde brews and has on tap a nice selection of microbrews from throughout the West as well as a selection of bottled beers. Wines and specialty cocktails round out the alcoholic offerings, while the lunch...read more
Lake Tahoe Vegetarian & Vegan
The on-site restaurant for the Cedar House Sport Hotel, Stella Truckee Restaurant isn’t your normal dining establishment. Rather than being a gourmet restaurant that offers incredible delicacies with a set menu, Stella also hosts a variety of dining experiences with the main type being pop-up dinner events. Several times a month Stella hosts a night in the pop-up series, with one-off menus like South for...read more
Lake Tahoe Vegetarian & Vegan
Stony Ridge Uncommon Kitchen (known as simply Uncommon Kitchen) is a must visit for those who love organic, locally grown food made with love. Uncommon Kitchen creates meals with the motto of "making food that is made with integrity, while filling up your appetite and satisfying your soul." Open for lunch Monday through Friday and providing ready-made items in their refrigerator case, they make all...read more
Lake Tahoe Vegetarian & Vegan
Privately owned and operated by the homeowners in the Village at Sugar Bowl, Sugar Bowl Resort has attracted skiers and snowboarders to the top of Donner Summit for nearly 75 years. As a Tahoe-area resort that consistently collects great stashes of snow, Sugar Bowl boasts four distinct peaks and an open-boundary policy for backcountry access. Other unique features include a scenic gondola ride into the car-free...read more
The Village at Palisades Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Vegetarian & Vegan
The Village at Palisades Tahoe
Offering delicious Hawaiian-inspired, fresh-food options, Sun Bowl Acai & Poke is The Village at Palisades Tahoe's newest breakfast and lunch option. The menu is filled with fully customizable acai and poke bowls, so healthy options abound. Add their satisfying vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and raw health options, and you have one of the best places for fueling up while enjoying your day on the mountain. You can also find tasty breakfast sandwiches, house-baked goods, espresso drinks and smoothies.
Offering delicious Hawaiian-inspired, fresh-food options, Sun Bowl Acai & Poke is The Village at Palisades Tahoe's newest breakfast and lunch option. The menu is filled with fully customizable acai and poke bowls, so healthy options abound. Add their satisfying vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and raw health options, and you have one of the best places for fueling up while enjoying your day on the mountain. You...read more
Offering delicious Hawaiian-inspired, fresh-food options, Sun Bowl Acai & Poke is The Village at Palisades...read more
Lake Tahoe Vegetarian & Vegan
Sunnyside Restaurant and Lodge is one of the best lakeside dining options in Lake Tahoe. The lodge itself is pretty small, with only 23 rooms available to guests. Each room is situated perfectly to take advantage of swimming, boating and enjoying lovely Tahoe sunsets. The rooms are directly connected to the extensive dining room. The restaurant is two different entities with two different kitchens. When...read more
Lake Tahoe Vegetarian & Vegan
Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet, a family-owned restaurant since 1977, is one of the favorite local places for getting a cup of tasty coffee or a freshly made sandwich. Their Swiss coffeemaker creates each cup of coffee for the individual. The bakery has the freshest bread around, with the bakers rising at 2 a.m. to start the different styles of breads that are part of...read more
Shops at Heavenly Village
Lake Tahoe Vegetarian & Vegan
TASTE at The Loft features a vibrant mix of small plates and American tapas meant to be shared in the magical environment at The Loft Theatre in Heavenly Village. Each dish is carefully prepared in house by award-winning chefs using the best sustainable, local and seasonable ingredients. They offer vegetarian, seafood, meat, gluten-free and keto dishes, both cold and hot. Before or after your dining...read more
Lake Tahoe Vegetarian & Vegan
Near the Ponderosa Golf Course on the way to the Truckee Tahoe Airport, there is a rustic shopping center. Between the high Sierra setting and the woodsy atmosphere, it's all very Western. But prepare to be surprised because this is where you can have a decidedly non-Western dining experience at the Thai Delicacy restaurant. The restaurant offers extensive lunch and dinner menus of authentic Thai...read more
