Lake Tahoe restaurants have a little something for everyone. From your all-organic, green smoothie-chugging vegan to the carnivore devouring a burger, milkshake and fries and deciding where to order a pizza, visitors and residents remain well fed in Lake Tahoe. These Lake Tahoe restaurants feature a variety of cuisine and versatile food options that make your dining experience anything but dull. At Incline Village restaurants, for example, you can drift from upscale eateries to no-frill diners to delis open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Like every popular vacation destination, Lake Tahoe has its share of gourmet restaurants. Visit Truckee restaurants, for example, and you’ll discover some high-end places with vast wine lists and chef-prepared goodness. Lake Tahoe restaurants are open to all, resort or not, and you’ll find feasts ranging from ethnic cuisine to Americana fare. And your taste buds won’t be the only ones having a pleasurable dining experience — the flowing Truckee River provides a beautiful piece of eye-candy to enhance your meal. If you want to taste some high-dining representatives of the Tahoe area, you can enjoy Southwest, Tex-Mex-inspired dishes in South Lake Tahoe restaurants or Pacific Northwest-influenced fare in Tahoe City restaurants.
A Full Menu of Lake Tahoe Restaurants
If you don’t want all the fuss, however, these restaurants can definitely satisfy a simple palate. Grab some grub and catch the baseball game’s score at sports bars and grills in Kings Beach. In a hurry? Swing by one of Tahoe’s many burger joints. Or if you want a bite to eat that’s a little finer but still quick, you can make a quick trip to a Palisades Tahoe restaurant that turns its high-end dishes into carry-out meals.
And with all the activity you’re doing throughout the day — swimming, hiking, biking, skiing and exploring — you’ll want some small munchies to keep you going until your next meal. Visit one of the many coffee shops around the lake for a boost of caffeine and a pastry. If you’re looking for a sophisticated way to start the evening, swing by an eclectic bar or brewery and sip on some locally crafted beers with your friends.
Hungry yet? Good! Check out the Lake Tahoe restaurant listings below to discover where you can satisfy all your cravings.
Lake Tahoe Restaurants by Area
South Lake Tahoe | Truckee | Tahoe City & West Shore | Palisades Tahoe
Kings Beach & North Shore | Incline Village & Crystal Bay
Lake Tahoe Restaurants by Category
If you're thinking that a highlight of your Tahoe vacation might be a nice casino buffet dinner, Harrah’s Forest Buffet should be on your shortlist. For one...read more
If you want to brag that you’ve been to the highest year-round bar at Tahoe, then you need to drive up Kingsbury Grade and visit Fox & Hound Smokehouse...read more
Fredrick’s, an American bistro with an Asian twist, is known for their sashimi and sushi rolls, but they also serve up seafood, duck, filet mignon and...read more
Near the middle of town is a cute little coffee shop that specializes in organic foods and drinks. And "little" is the operative word – if there is anyone...read more
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...read more
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...read more
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...read more
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...read more
There is something magical about the combination of enjoying hot, tasty fries while breathing in the mountain air. This is nowhere more apparent than at...read more
Front Street Station serves Mexican food and pizza – a good combination for those looking for something that's quick, easy and tasty. The iconic log cabin...read more
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...read more
Fuel is the house coffee shop in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe. On the beverage side, they have coffee, espresso, cappuccino and lattes...read more
