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
Are you looking for a sports bar that is filled with locals, has a welcoming vibe and is blessed with a plethora of televisions to take in your favorite...read more
The high Sierra isn’t the first place you think of when you call to mind Hawaiian cuisine. But Kalani’s in the Heavenly Village offers a menu with island...read more
Kings Cafe is housed in the historic brick flatiron wedged in between Brook Avenue and North Lake Boulevard. It’s a convenient spot to grab breakfast or...read more
Kirkwood’s General Store has a full-service deli for breakfast on through a late lunch. Egg sandwich breakfasts, breakfast burritos, salads, pastas,...read more
Kirkwood Inn & Saloon is a piece of backcountry history, all the way from 1864. The menu looks as if it were built by a high-country fur trapper, but it...read more
Koi Sushi in Incline Village serves fresh fish and creative rolls. The interior has a lustrous feel to it with polished wood floors, moody lighting and...read more
Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley) is known to be a breeding ground for famous pro skiers. A few that have come from this area include Olympians Julia...read more
A longstanding restaurant in Lake Tahoe for good reason, La Fondue is a wonderful dining experience for those who enjoy the romance accompanied with sharing...read more
La Mexicana Meat Market & Taqueria is a little corner store and so much more. Just off the main drag in Kings Beach, it’s a full-service grocery with a...read more
When it's a favorite of the locals, you know it must be good. That is exactly the case for La Promesa Bakery and Mexican Food. A tiny ma-and-pa joint that...read more
Lake Tahoe Pizza Co. has been around since before Star Wars first came out and moved to its current location near the Y in 1977. Start out with the...read more
The bar at Tahoe Bowl is rather cleverly named Lane 17 Sports Bar, as the bowling alley has only 16 lanes. It is newly remodeled, providing an intimate...read more