Base Camp Pizza Co. - South Lake Tahoe (CA)

4 /5 Karen Chang: Our dinner experience was pleasant, with live music and outdoor seating (the indoor wait was 20–30 minutes). We ordered calamari, wings, the pear and walnut salad, a large Big Mountain pizza, and a medium Pear & Gorgonzola pizza. I especially loved the salad, and my husband really enjoyed the pizza. We also appreciated the large glasses of water to help us stay hydrated. Our server was professional, which added to the overall positive experience. It started raining toward the end of our dinner, and we got a little wet. There were outdoor umbrellas, which we tried to open to keep ourselves dry while we quickly paid the bill.

3 /5 Anna Abramova: We decided to visit this place because of its high rating; however, unfortunately, our experience wasn’t as good as we expected. At first glance, the pizza looked great — plenty of toppings and nicely presented — but overall the flavor was quite average, and the price felt a bit high for the quality. Our second dish was the wings, which were definitely better. Not the best we’ve had, but fairly good. The ranch sauce was excellent and a great addition to the wings — it really elevated the dish. On the positive side, the location is great, the atmosphere is pleasant, and the staff is polite and friendly. Service was fast: we waited no more than 5 minutes for a table, and the food arrived in about 10 minutes. Overall, the service left a good impression.

3 /5 A Google User: We decided to give Base Camp Pizza a try since it’s rated so highly and often recommended in the area. The location is convenient, right in the center of Heavenly Village, but keep in mind that parking requires a fee, which is a bit of a downside. We came on a Monday evening around dinner time and had about a 15 minute wait, which wasn’t too bad. The staff were very friendly and efficient — service was definitely one of the highlights. We ordered the Caesar Salad and the Base Camp Pizza. Both dishes were good but not quite as amazing as we expected based on the reviews. The pizza had a thin crust and reminded us of Blaze Pizza in both texture and flavor, tasty, but nothing particularly unique. The salad, we ordered large, was fresh and nicely dressed, though a bit small for the price. The atmosphere was casual and lively, but there’s currently some construction nearby that takes away from the overall dining experience. Another small inconvenience is that guests have to use the public bathrooms in the shopping area instead of on-site facilities. Prices felt slightly high for what you get, but it’s understandable given the prime location in the village. Overall, a solid option if you’re already in the area and want a quick, friendly place for pizza, but not necessarily worth going out of your way for.

5 /5 Martha Kreeger: The drinks, bartenders, music and the vibe were stellar. The pizza and tasty pear and pecan salad were also fabulous, but after two drinks and new friends from the crowd, we just enjoyed a great evening and could not tell you about dinner specifically Drinks came fast, bartenders were excellent, did was also very good. Dessert was a warm deep dish cookie with ice cream and chocolate sauce. Really good night!!! Snow is falling, the skiing was amazing and everyone is having a fun time.