Best Restaurants at Lake Tahoe

Tahoe’s dining scene splits between South Shore (closer to the casinos and Heavenly) and North Shore (closer to Palisades Tahoe and Northstar). Both sides have restaurants that go beyond typical mountain-town fare.

South Shore

Edgewood Restaurant (Edgewood Tahoe) — The finest dining at the lake. Lakeside setting with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the water and mountains. Contemporary American with a focus on local ingredients. The sunset views are extraordinary.

Evan’s American Gourmet Café — Intimate, chef-driven, and consistently one of the best restaurants in the Tahoe basin. French-American tasting menus and an excellent wine list.

The Red Hut Café (multiple locations) — The breakfast institution of South Shore. Waffles, omelets, and strong coffee. The original location on Lake Tahoe Blvd is the classic.

North Shore

Wolfdale’s (Tahoe City) — Japanese-California fusion in a lakefront setting. Chef Douglas Dale has been a Tahoe institution for decades. The seared ahi and the sake-marinated sea bass are signatures.

Soule Domain (Crystal Bay) — Romantic candlelit dining in a log cabin. Creative American cuisine in an intimate setting. Reservations essential.

River Ranch Lodge (Alpine Meadows Road) — A deck literally overhanging the Truckee River. Après-ski beers and burgers while watching rafters float by in summer.

Après-Ski

Unbridled Café (Heavenly Village) — Coffee, cocktails, and light bites at the base of Heavenly. The gathering spot after a day on the mountain.

Bar of America (Truckee) — The local dive bar in the historic downtown of Truckee. Cheap beer, pool tables, and the skier/snowboarder crowd.

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