Highly Recommended 14 Dinner Restaurants Near South Lake Tahoe, California

Sean Tompkins Good use of space and building atmosphere.  Greeted instantly and seated quickly.  Server was very warm and friendly, and tolerated our chatty tendency.  Wide menu selection, and, as advertised, 500+ whiskies to choose from.  I went with a flight so I could sample a few that Id not yet tried.  For me it happened to be a burger-kinda evening (bacon & jam!), and theirs didnt disappoint.  Caesar salad good, as was artichoke dip appetizer.  Very happy to stop in here for an evening.  Will revisit when again in town.

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.

Sasha Davila One of my favorite places to come eat and enjoy the view of the lake. Love the large bar area where you can just walk in 1st come 1st served and the fire place with live music occasionally throughout the year. I love coming for fish taco Fridays in the winter where they do a raffle every hour when you buy a drink or fish taco around 6-9ish. They post events on insta and online. I love their food and especially the deviled eggs, pomegranate ribs, soups, salads with salmon added, bacon burger, and salmon plates. I always bring anyone visiting me here for the ambience and service. Reservation recommended during peak season.

Soleo This place is a vibe! Food here is great, and everything was so fresh. The Brisket melts in your mouth and the portions are large and filling. Angela, our server was on top of everything and super welcoming. She even brought us hot towels after we finished our meal! They truly thought of the smallest details.

Milly Paulson Everything on the menu looked good. I choose the 3 crispy tacos, one of each meat. Soooooo delicious! I will be back for sure. Everyone was so friendly. Great place. We ate inside but the outside was nice also with a fireplace and live music. 5 stars.

Adam Robley 11/8 We were visiting Tahoe with friends and decided to stop in get a drink and some food . We were seated immediately. Byron was our server and was excellent . Really took care of us. We sat outside and was really nice. I ordered half dozen wings teriyaki and an old fashioned. All of it was good . My son had grilled cheese and enjoyed . My wife had the soup which was tomato bisque. It was really good . Friend and his wife had the French dip and Gouda Mac & Cheese and enjoyed as well. All in all was a nice Meal and a good time . Enjoy !!!!

A A What a great lunch spot! I loved their chicken souvlaki and the fish and chips. The view from their outdoor patio is great too. They even played two semi-niche songs from my favorite albums during our visit. Silly but really helps make the memories that last. Give them a try!

Sope May It’s the only German Restaurant out here in South Lake Tahoe, but don’t let that fool you. It’s also one of the best I’ve been to. The Schnitzels are all very tasty. We were are able to taste 4 different ones with their platter and none of them let us down. They also have a 7-day marinated beef shoulder that was very tender and the sweet and sour “gravy” they put on it, gave it such a satisfying flavor profile. Don’t forget to get the giant pretzel to share as well.

Joan Gab This place is awesome. We had lunch here while passing through Tahoe for my husband’s birthday. We had the Salmon, Fresh Veggies in a Coconut Curry Sauce Served w/Rice and the Ultimate Vege roll with Asparagus, Avocado, Cucumber, Mixed Greens & Side of Pesto Sauce. Dessert was also amazing. Nice friendly atmosphere as well. Asha served us… she was the best.

Dave Lonkani Great Mongolian bbq style restaurant. Prices were reasonable for all you can eat. Cooks do a great job entertaining as they cook your selected items. Definitely not a place to go if you are overly concerned with cross contamination or well... food hygiene but still a great time for our family!

Teresa E Best Lasagna we have ever had! Definitely big enough to share. House Red went perfectly with it! Calamari with the sweet chili like sauce was amazing. We had Ricky last nice and his service was impeccable. Very attentive and super friendly. We were in Tahoe in March 2024 and came here and was our first stop for dinner on our return trip in August of 2025. Grab a reservation and enjoy!

Sasha Davila Such a cute date night location! We went on a Tuesday night and it was perfect and a cute ambiance. The escargot that came with bread was delicious with garlic bread too! The entrees were so flavorful and delicious can’t wait to go back. I had never had calamari steak and wow I love it and the citrus lime butter flavor. Very filling both meals and the linguine was flavorful with the wine. Got bubbly and wine so good!

Jamey Moss This is a pleasant brewpub and restaurant. They have outdoor seating for those perfect summer days and plenty of seating indoors. The burgers were good and the mahi mahi tacos were awesome. They have a great selection of their beers on tap, which were crisp and refreshing. The restaurant is a little pricey, but that’s life in South Lake Tahoe. There was plenty of parking when we stopped in for lunch.

Mary Stanton Best breakfast in South Lake Tahoe! This is a must every time we visit! We thoroughly enjoyed the fresh squeezed orange juice, cafe de olla, and peppermint mocha. The Horchata French toast was fluffy and the perfect breakfast appetizer! The chiliquiles, asada and eggs, and the beans and rice with al pastor are top notch! We walked away feeling full and ready for a day on the mountain or casino floor! Kristen was fun and helpful!