The steakhouse at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is more authentic than practically any other resort steakhouse. The name is a nod to the Park family, known for owning and ranching much of the property in the area and for bringing the Hard Rock to Tahoe. Park Prime offers grass-fed and free-range beef in a modern Western atmosphere. Enjoy live music and a menu that includes premium seafood dishes and specialty drinks. Reservations are recommended.
The steakhouse at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is more authentic than practically any other resort steakhouse. The name is a nod to the Park family, known for owning and ranching much of the property in the area and for bringing the Hard Rock to Tahoe. Park Prime offers grass-fed and free-range beef in a modern Western atmosphere. Enjoy live music and a menu...read more
The steakhouse at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is more authentic than practically any...read more
Bob Dog Pizza may be located out in Meyers, but the short drive from South Shore proper will get you some great gourmet pizza. You can also create your own pizza with high-end cheeses, meats and fresh toppings or even take one home and bake it yourself. If pizza isn’t quite what you are hungering for, the shop has quite a range of other foods...read more
It seems that every time you turn around, there’s a new eatery trying to come across as an old-fashioned burger joint, but for the real deal, check out the Burger Lounge. In addition to hamburgers, they serve all your favorites such as foot-long hot dogs, soft-serve ice cream, shakes, fries and even chili. But this is Tahoe, after all, so you’ll also find veggie and...read more
There are a number of places for Italian food in town but few with the cozy and intimate atmosphere of Cafe Fiore. Located in an alpine cabin up Ski Run Boulevard, the setting is a reminder of the earlier days of South Shore, when South Lake Tahoe was a remote mountain hamlet and skiing was a quaint winter sport instead of a billion-dollar industry. Reservations...read more
After more than a decade of serving scrumptious Italian food, Capisce? has become a favorite among Tahoe locals and visitors. The owners, Lisa and Rick Miller, have a history in the restaurant business, and the menu is the result of their years of preparing and developing delicious Italian cuisine. The highlight of dinner is the Ravs and their red sauce gravy, but the lasagna and...read more
The Chart House on Kingsbury Grade is one of dozens of Chart Houses across the country, a group of restaurants specifically developed for outstanding seafood and spectacular views. This one offers a panoramic look at the Tahoe Basin in a lush, wooded setting. Its location up the mountain on the Nevada side of the lake makes it an ideal choice for fine dining away from...read more
Echo Lounge has always been about casual California cuisine, but some recent changes at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel's in-house restaurant have put a new twist on it. The Adventure Menu changes weekly and can feature build-your-own burgers, pasta or pizza. The restaurant's My Tahoe menu makes a point of using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients, and this is where you'll find such entrees as...read more
Like so many of the longtime restaurants in town, Ernie’s Coffee Shop has a fascinating history. After more than 20 years in business on one side of the street, the Bruso family bought a restaurant on the other side of the road and rebuilt the property into a brand-new Ernie’s, where the business has continued to thrive for more than a decade. (What happened to...read more
When you want to combine the quaint atmosphere of a vintage mountain cabin with the luxury of fine dining, Evan's American Gourmet Cafe is a delightful adventure. Blending exceptional cuisine styles from around the world, this Zagat-rated and DiRoNA award-winning restaurant (DiRoNA is Distinguished Restaurants of North America, and Evan's is the only recipient between Sacramento and Reno), provides access to a gourmet wonderland that is...read more
One of the first of the fun and different restaurants to come to South Lake Tahoe with the redevelopment projects several years ago near the state line was FiRE + iCE Bar + Grill. The idea is that you choose your own components and sauces and the chef grills it all up right in front of you. It’s a concept that works very well with...read more
If you are looking for a restaurant that offers scrumptious food, stunning views and six flat-screen televisions playing sports all day long, then you need to take advantage of Flight Deck Sports Bar & Grill. Overlooking Lake Tahoe Airport, this welcoming eatery is a superb choice for home-style meals. The restaurant features lunch and dinner seven days a week and breakfast on weekends, and the...read more
If you're thinking that a highlight of your Tahoe vacation might be a nice casino buffet dinner, Harrah’s Forest Buffet should be on your shortlist. For one thing, before you take even one bite, the view is spectacular, and no wonder, since the restaurant is on the 18th floor. As for the food, there is a good selection and a lot of it. Depending on...read more
One of the great things about a marina is the opportunity for waterfront dining, whether or not you have a boat on the water. Fresh Ketch in the Tahoe Keys Marina fills this role nicely. The marina is a bit off the main route through town, so getting there by car takes you away from the bright lights and through some nice residential areas. For...read more