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- JJohnVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWonderful service (I’d say the best in the North Tahoe area), creative menu, and everything was delicious. Probably my 5th or 6th time here and it never disappoints.More infoChristy HillPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Tahoe City•4.9
- JJudyTahoe / Reno Area •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoHad a special birthday lunch for my husband. Everything was perfect! Pricey, but great for a special day out. Handsome waiter & did a wonderful job.More infoGar Woods Grill and Pier RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Californian• Carnelian Bay•4.5
- TTamarVIPCalifornia Central Coast •10 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoAs always a delightful dinner at River Ranch in a beautiful rustic restaurant with outstanding service. The bison short ribs are delicious as was everything else we ordered. Love coming here.More infoRiver Ranch Lodge & RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Tahoe City•4.6
- MMarkVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 31, 2025Thursday night happy hour all night in bar area. Great food and drink values.More infoJake's on the LakePrice: Expensive• Californian• Tahoe City•4.4
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North Lake Tahoe dining has a bit of a mountain feel with restaurants serving up comfort dishes in the chilly winter and refreshing meals in the summer. As Tahoe becomes a major ski destination in the winter, restaurants typically feature hearty meals like chicken fried steak, creamy pasta, and steaks with mashed potatoes. Summer menus highlight farm fresh salads and freshly caught fish. North Lake Tahoe has a little bit of everything from Mexican and American fare to Hawaiian. The local cafes offer American breakfast daily with fresh ground coffee. Casual bars and eateries serve up everything from nachos and fish sandwiches to hamburgers and Ahi tuna. North Lake Tahoe is family friendly and most restaurants have kids menus.
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The best reviewed restaurant in North Lake Tahoe is Smoke Door - Lake Tahoe Saryo
The best vegan restaurants in North Lake Tahoe are The Dining Room @ Village Lodge - Sugar Bowl Resort, Wolfdale's Cuisine Unique and Granlibakken Tahoe - Cedar House Pub
The best vegetarian restaurants in North Lake Tahoe are The Dining Room @ Village Lodge - Sugar Bowl Resort, River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant and Christy Hill
The restaurants with the best service in North Lake Tahoe are Lone Eagle Grille, Smoke Door - Lake Tahoe Saryo and Duke's - Casino Fandango
The restaurants with the best ambiance in North Lake Tahoe are Duke's - Casino Fandango, Smoke Door - Lake Tahoe Saryo and Christy Hill