South Lake Tahoe Restaurants

South Lake Tahoe restaurants feature an extensive variety of fare and themes that’ll keep you looking forward to your next meal. In the busy and bustling town, South Lake Tahoe dining celebrates the diversity that seems to thrive in the area, and dining experiences are anything but boring.

Italian, Indian, Mediterranean and Greek are just a handful of the foreign influences on food that you can find in South Lake Tahoe restaurants. Cuisine also embraces its locale, and you can enjoy the spicy tastes of the Southwest and the smoky flavors of the Sierra Nevada mountains between stuffed burritos and steaks grilled to perfection. If you want a taste of what’s familiar, several of South Lake Tahoe’s restaurants offer Americana dishes, like burgers, milkshakes and pizza (if you can consider pizza American). You can grab a quick, on-the-go meal from one of several burger joints or catch the game’s score at a sports bar and grill. The West Coast also plays with health-conscious eating, and South Lake Tahoe restaurants help you get your fill of fresh, organic, gluten-free and vegan foods.

It’s not necessary to want breakfast, lunch or dinner when you visit a South Lake Tahoe restaurant. Indie coffee shops, breweries with handcrafted ales and beers, wineries and funky bars will keep you fueled through the day and night.

South Lake Tahoe Restaurants are Diverse

South Lake Tahoe’s restaurants themselves range from upscale fine dining to diners where you can enjoy a bowling game between orders of fries to ethnic cuisine or classic steakhouses and snazzy bars to snow cone vendors. Your hotel may have its own restaurant. A visit to a casino gives the option of having dinner and drinks then hitting a nightclub for some after-dinner entertainment. You can sample fresh seafood while overlooking a golf course. The venues are just as creative as the foods they serve.

If reading this makes you hungry, check out the listing below to see which South Lake Tahoe restaurants can satisfy your tummy rumbles.

South Lake Tahoe Restaurants by Category

Boathouse on the Pier

Beach Retreat & Lodge at Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe Restaurant
3411 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 541-6722

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 surrounding mountains are exceptional. It's on an expansive pier that hangs over the turquoise water of Lake Tahoe, and the tables are all situated to give guests an optimum viewing experience. The atmosphere of the restaurant is casual with a sparkle...read more

Boathouse on the Pier is considered to be one of the best sunset-watching restaurants at all...read more

Brooks' Bar & Deck

Edgewood Tahoe Resort
Stateline, NV Restaurant
100 Lake Parkway, Stateline, NV
(844) 207-9179

Honored by Golf Digest as one of the Best Golf Pubs in the world, Brooks' Bar & Deck is home to a setting both striking and serene and a delicious menu featuring unique takes on comfort food classics. You'll find it adjacent to the 18th hole at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort golf course. Reservations are strongly encouraged.read more

Honored by Golf Digest as one of the Best Golf Pubs in the world, Brooks' Bar &...read more

Edgewood Restaurant

Edgewood Tahoe Resort
Stateline, NV Restaurant
100 Lake Parkway, Stateline, NV
(844) 207-9179

Edgewood Restaurant in the Clubhouse at Edgewood Tahoe is one of South Lake Tahoe's hidden gems. With its floor-to-ceiling windows, the restaurant offers striking views of Lake Tahoe. Diners indulge in culinary masterpieces paired with a carefully selected and diverse wine list. Reservations are strongly encouraged.read more

Edgewood Restaurant in the Clubhouse at Edgewood Tahoe is one of South Lake Tahoe's hidden...read more

Emerald Bay Bar & Grill

South Lake Tahoe Restaurant
888 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 541-7017

Every town has places where the locals go to have fun, and Emerald Bay fits the bill in South Lake Tahoe. Emerald Bay Bar & Grill serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily and offers daily happy hour drink specials such as their famous $2 tacos, Chili Verde weekend breakfast and Steak and Shrimp Sunday dinner. The sports bar is a gathering spot for friends to meet and...read more

Every town has places where the locals go to have fun, and Emerald Bay fits...read more

Ernie's Coffee Shop

South Lake Tahoe Restaurant
1207 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 541-2161
With more than 50 years in operation, this American-style breakfast and lunch diner has become a popular institution for locals and visitors of South Lake Tahoe. Established in 1968, Ernie's is known for quality food and friendly customer service. Ernie's has a large, mountain-inspired dining room and a cozy outdoor patio for the summer season. It has remained a
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Grand Central Pizza & Pasta

South Lake Tahoe Restaurant
2229 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, Suite E, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 544-1308

Grand Central Pizza & Pasta– the name just about says it all. The only way to improve on the moniker would be to note that they also have calzones, burgers, sandwiches and salads. Near the South Y and the intersection of Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Tahoe Keys Boulevard, Grand Central is convenient to get to and offers good food in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere....read more

Grand Central Pizza & Pasta– the name just about says it all. The only way...read more

Keys Café

South Lake Tahoe Restaurant
2279 Lake Tahoe Boulevard #2, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 542-3800

Another little eatery overflowing with Tahoe charm is the Keys Café. Right about where Tahoe Keys Boulevard meets Lake Tahoe Boulevard, this little cabin serves breakfast and lunch with free-range organic eggs, healthy and hearty sandwiches and seasonal homemade soups. You’ll also find fruit smoothies, coffee and tea, and a beer and wine selection that changes with the seasons. The café has a large catering...read more

Another little eatery overflowing with Tahoe charm is the Keys Café. Right about where Tahoe...read more

Lake Tahoe AleWorX at the Y

South Lake Tahoe Restaurant
2050 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 600-0442

Nothing against the other adult beverages, but South Lake Tahoe has always been more of a craft beer kind of a place, even before microbrew was a buzzword. So the Lake Tahoe AleWorX taproom at the Y doesn't feel so much like it is a new watering hole and pizzeria. It's more as if it's just a final puzzle piece that is a perfect fit....read more

Nothing against the other adult beverages, but South Lake Tahoe has always been more of...read more

Lake Tahoe AleWorX Stateline

Stateline, NV Restaurant
31 U.S. Highway 50, #105, Stateline, NV
(775) 580-6163

Right in the middle of the Stateline action, Lake Tahoe AleWorX's Stateline location serves an ever-rotating selection of specialty craft beers and specialty cocktails along with wood-fired pizza, small bites, fresh salads and desserts. They also serve weekend brunch. It's a lively spot with a large patio, a stage for live music and late-night DJ and silent disco parties. Another location of Lake Tahoe AleWorX...read more

Right in the middle of the Stateline action, Lake Tahoe AleWorX's Stateline location serves an...read more

Lakeview Social Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe Restaurant
3135 Harrison Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 600-4007

Just steps from the Tahoe beaches, Lakeview Social Tahoe is an outdoor place to eat, drink and relax within view of the lake. It's a coffeehouse, a beer garden and an event site all in one. Hang with friends around one of the huge fire pits, enjoy a beer from the mobile beer taps, enjoy tasty eats from the food truck at a picnic table...read more

Just steps from the Tahoe beaches, Lakeview Social Tahoe is an outdoor place to eat,...read more

Mott Canyon Tavern & Grill

East Shore Restaurant
259 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline, NV
(775) 588-8989

There are cop bars, there are bars where journalists hang out after work, and at Tahoe there are ski bars. Mott Canyon Tavern and Grill on lower Kingsbury is a ski bar. Pizza, burgers, fries and comfort food join a full bar with a party attitude. It’s not a large space, although the outdoor patio is a nice addition, but it’s packed with a lot...read more

There are cop bars, there are bars where journalists hang out after work, and at...read more

Orchid's Thai Cuisine

South Lake Tahoe Restaurant
2180 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 544-5541

Orchid's Thai Cuisine thrives in its little location just east of the Y. If you are looking for a Thai restaurant that is big on flavor and decorated with beautiful Thai decor, then this is a great place to enjoy. Their large menu offers something for everyone, and the dishes are perfect for sharing family-style. There are a lot of spicy dishes on their menu,...read more

Orchid's Thai Cuisine thrives in its little location just east of the Y. If you...read more