By Exception Wine List, we don't mean the Tahoe restaurants that serve a couple of choices for every grape. We mean the places where the list is long and properly pronouncing some of them might be a trick!
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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 Exceptional Wine List
Six Peaks Grille is the best option for fine dining at the Resort at Squaw Creek. Located on the same level as the hotel's lobby, the restaurant boasts the best views of the mountains in Squaw 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...read more
Lake Tahoe Exceptional Wine List
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 Exceptional Wine List
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 Exceptional Wine List
Swiss Lakewood is an exquisite representation of European hospitality offering hearty, rich meals prepared with love. With a longstanding history on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, Swiss Lakewood is a favorite for visitors and locals. Their meals are well-portioned and are made with quality, locally grown ingredients. The ambiance of Swiss Lakewood is a lot like stepping into the home of a long-lost, well-to-do...read more
Lake Tahoe Exceptional Wine List
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
Lake Tahoe Exceptional Wine List
Tahoe Wine Collective is more than just a wine bar, so stop in to discover North Lake Tahoe's newest neighborhood gathering spot. They showcase a rotating wine-tasting menu with a focus on boutique wines and craft beers from producers located in the nearby Sierra Foothills. Although the focus is local, they also offer a hand-picked selection of wines from regional and international small, family-owned wineries to satisfy...read more
Lake Tahoe Exceptional Wine List
The Idle Hour is Lake Tahoe’s only lakefront wine and bubbly bar, offering an ever-changing lineup of regional wines from boutique California producers and imported wine and champagne from abroad. This magnificent wine and bubbly bar is open daily for enjoying a glass of wine, a bottle of champagne, charcuterie boards, appetizers, tapas and wine/food pairings. The balcony seating and outdoor patio with fire pits...read more
Lake Tahoe Exceptional Wine List
If you’re looking for the quintessential Tahoe lodge with vaulted ceilings, natural wood and stone interiors and expansive windows looking out over mountain evergreens, The Lodge Restaurant & Pub in Tahoe Donner is the place. The Lodge perfectly pairs the Tahoe look and feel with classic menu offerings. Depending on the season and one’s mood, the evening could be spent with a dinner inspired by...read more
Lake Tahoe Exceptional Wine List
If you’re looking for a romantic dinner made with fresh, natural ingredients, look no further than The Soule Domain. Housed in a mid-century cabin in the shadow of the Tahoe Biltmore, The Soule has been producing French-based cuisine fused with Asian and Mediterranean influences since 1985. The split-level log cabin dining room is rustic and cozy, warmed by a fireplace. Tahoe memorabilia decorates the walls,...read more
Lake Tahoe Exceptional Wine List
On the Nevada side of South Shore, once you get past the casinos, things are pretty much spread out and sparse with a couple of small centers of commerce such as lower Kingsbury and Round Hill. This can be to the savvy diner’s advantage, because the really good restaurants are tucked out of the way and you don’t have to fight the crowds of tourists...read more
Lake Tahoe Exceptional Wine List
Truckee Tavern & Grill lives up to its name. As a tavern, the bar shines with a curated selection of spirits, beer and wine. If small-batch whiskeys and gins make you smile, the cocktail offerings are sure to please. As a grill, the restaurant’s steaks and chicken entrees are sublimely cooked on a wood-fired grill. Since all offerings are made with fresh, local and seasonal...read more
Northstar California Resort
Lake Tahoe Exceptional Wine List
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 long, and even if you never set foot on the slopes, you'll find more than enough...read more
