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
For visitors renting a place in Tahoe Donner or those hungry after hiking, biking or skiing, Pizza on the Hill in the Northwoods Clubhouse is the perfect...read more
Located off the beaten track in one of Truckee’s recently developed golf-course communities, PJ’s Bar & Grill is easily overlooked. But its wooded...read more
For those stormy days or when you're just ready to get out of the elements but still want to take in the outdoors, Plaza Bar is the place to rest your feet...read more
A prime example of California chic, PlumpJack Inn is designed with a high-class, contemporary flair that still connects with the mountains. Modern, spacious...read more
For those who enjoy eating healthy, flavorful food that leaves you feeling uplifted, try the latest addition to South Lake Tahoe's fast-casual restaurant...read more
Poppy's Frozen Yogurt is more than just frozen yogurt. Offering the full spectrum of lunch items with a few breakfast and waffle items thrown in, Poppy's...read more
Providing a fun name and a fun atmosphere, Pretty Odd Wieners is a new food truck for the South Lake Tahoe area. Specializing in adding flair to any event...read more
Jim Primo’s Tahoe restaurant is the continuation of a family tradition, one that began with the first Primo’s in Boston in the ‘60s. The local Primo’s...read more
Red Hut Cafe is a local eatery that has made the big time. In 1959 an old building at Stateline called The Donut Shop was moved into South Lake Tahoe and...read more
What is red, deals with hot things and drives around Truckee? It’s not a fire truck but a big red food truck. Actually, it’s Red Truck Tahoe, and you can...read more
The food and service at Restaurant Trokay is what one would expect to find in Manhattan or Paris, but the ambiance and ingredients are all about Truckee and...read more
Revive Coffee & Wine serves double-duty as a lakeside coffeehouse to fuel you up for the workday and a wine bar providing casual elegance for an...read more
