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
Bella Affair Catering provides full-service catering and event planning. With more than 30 years experience, Bella Affair can help you organize every detail...read more
From a small, intimate dinner to a huge wedding reception, Bella Tahoe Catering will create a custom menu to meet your taste and budget. Chef Candace...read more
As if to balance out the resort and casino restaurants, Tahoe’s South Shore has an impressive number of old-school breakfast/lunch diners, the kind that you...read more
With its roots in New York City, Best Pies in downtown Truckee has the East Coast pizza style down. But from its expansive bar and cocktails to appetizers...read more
If you’re looking for an old-school, down-home burger joint, you’ve found it in Big Daddy’s. In a town where most of the food is priced for the tourist...read more
“Big water” is one meaning attributed to the Washoe name for Lake Tahoe. You can see just how big that water is when you take in the panoramic views from...read more
Bilty’s Brew & Q, just off the casino floor in the Tahoe Biltmore, pairs house-smoked meats with a selection of more than 30 craft beers. The dim, neo-...read more
Bite American Tapas has a laid-back, modern feel with soft lighting, natural wood accents and a friendly vibe. Their wraparound concrete bar is well...read more
With 12-plus years in business, Blue Coyote is Truckee’s original sports bar. It has 24 hi-def TVs, 13 beers on tap and opens at 10 a.m. on Sundays during...read more
Blue Dog Gourmet Pizza is a Tahoe original, from the logo of a giant azure canine howling at the moon from atop Mount Tallac to the wide selection of...read more
If you are looking for a huge menu, delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere, a great place to check out is Blue Lake Tavern. Situated on the shores of...read more
Boathouse on the Pier is considered to be one of the best sunset-watching restaurants at all of Lake Tahoe. The views of the lake and...read more
