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
Located smack dab in the middle of Heavenly Village, Village Bar & Grill is perfectly situated amidst spectacular scenery and people-watching...read more
Village Pizzeria has all the Italian comfort foods and some with new twists. Of course there are the standard toppings like sausage, pepperoni and all the...read more
Since 1983 the family-run Village Pub has been a locals' favorite for food, fun, cocktails and conversation. By day you’ll find a few old timers telling...read more
If there is a way to blend New York and Lake Tahoe, Vinny's Pizzeria has done it. These are delicious New York–style pies but made to satisfy the hunger...read more
With the distinction of being the longest-running breakfast establishment in the entire Tahoe basin, Wagon Train Coffee Shop has a story that makes you...read more
Wall Bar & Restaurant is located in the Lodge at Kirkwood with great views of the ridge line. The restaurant offers fine dining on the weekends, with a...read more
Waterman's Landing is a place of gathering, delicious food and adventure on the shores of Lake Tahoe. A collective of local businesses as well as a small...read more
West Shore Cafe and Inn is one of the premier gourmet restaurants in Lake Tahoe. Attached to a small lodge that offers five suites and two villas, all...read more
West Shore Market & Deli is a modern, clean, inviting grocery store that not only sells organic, locally grown food, but also serves up some tasty...read more
West Shore Pizza is the place to get a slice of thin-crust pizza in a small-town atmosphere. The chefs and owners take pride in their pizza creations, using...read more
Where We Met Gelateria and Espresso Bar is an adorable cafe recreating a little bit of Italy in Lake Tahoe. Owner Elizabeth Fontaine decided to bring the...read more
Every town needs a rowdy bar where everyone has a tattoo and there is always lots of loud live music by bands that are unknown to the world at large....read more