Dining & Nightlife

Tahoe's oldest restaurant and landmark, since 1939, they have been offering the finest European menu in a cozy alpine atmosphere. The German inspired menu offers Schnitzel, Sauerbraten, Scaloppine and Hungarian Goulash in addition to staples like steak, lobster and pork dishes. The bar offers signature cocktails, specialty beers and a nice offering of French and German wines. Top it off with the Bavarian Apple Strudel for dessert. The bar offers Happy Hour with a separate menu. They serve Wednesday - Sunday, offer a Children's Menu and Reservations are accepted and recommended. 

A fun and lively dining experience off the Truckee river serving dinner and happy hour from the elegant dining room or the riverfront two-level dining deck. Offering a California inspired menu with starters, salads, soups, main dishes of fresh fish and meats and classic dessert offerings. Open daily for dinner and voted "Best Happy Hour" in North Tahoe, featuring nightly specials in the bar plus beer, wines and full bar menu. Local musicians can be enjoyed on the patio in the warmer months. Stop by for a casually elegant dining experience. 

Farm to table high end dining experience that brings romance and culinary together for the ultimate dining experience. Voted "best place to bring a date". The menu offers organic and free range meats, local seasonal produce and the best quality ingredients in a sophisticated and full traditional menu. Open nightly for dinner and featuring a full seasonal wine list to accompany your meal they specialize in making "Every dish a specialty of the house."

Serving up hearty comfort foods after a long day in the snow or while enjoying exploring the Tahoe basin. Serving from a small dining room, featuring locally sourced ingredients with a large offering of slow cooked soups, salads, quinoa bowls and housemade grilled panini sandwiches. All the soups are gluten free and come in cups, bowls or quarts to share or take home to enjoy again later. 

Located at the Old Brockway golf course is a modern Bistro housed in a rustic mountain lodge = contemporary Tahoe dining. Featuring a classic American menu offering traditional dining fare created with a culinary flare in a casual dining atmosphere. From steaks and seafood, salads and appetizers to desserts that will have you coming back for more. Even the bar menu is crafted with unique spins on classic favorites and of course a full wine menu is available. Serving lunch and dinner daily with breakfast on the weekends, reservations are available.

Located in Alpine Meadows, BBQ fun after a day of skiing or snowboarding. Offering open grilling over a wood-fired grill with their own homemade recipe of BBQ sauce. Serving large portions of tri-tip, pork, veggies, trout and signature sausages, accompanied by tasty house made sides and Tahoe toast. All their offerings come recommended with a beer pairing of Pacific Northwest or N. California microbrews. 

Authentic Mexican dining in a small diner offering large servings of some of your favorite hispanic fare. More then just tacos, also offering tostadas, burritos, pozole, tortas, nachos, combination plates and offering menudo on the weekends. Served with a cerveza or domestic beer or a glass of wine for a delicious meal. With three locations, also in Northstar and Truckee, it will be easy not to miss this great dining experience. 

Located in the Village at Squaw Valley, a wee bit of Irish could mean a whole lot of fun. The Irish experience is felt from the moment you enter the front door with dark wooden finishes and authentic pub decor. Serving hearty pub fayre that features both Irish and American offerings including shepherd's pie, fish & chips & boxty to ceasar salad and burgers. The bar offers an extensive menu of beers both regional and imports, including an Irish 20oz Imperial, wines, plus a friendly selection of whiskeys. Featuring music and dancing on the weekends, they have the longest running karaoke in Tahoe. Serving lunch and dinner daily and breakfast on Sundays. 

A local pub and bar featuring breakfast on the weekends and lots of nightlife the rest of the week. Featuring 20 TV's its a great place to watch a game. Every night becomes a popular spot for live music, DJ's and Karaoke. Also serving grill food, burgers, sandwiches, pub fare and mini pizzas, inside or on their large deck complete with picnic tables. 

Family friendly breakfast and lunch diner that is a favorite among visitors as much as the locals. Pop in for their homestyle coffee shop fare from breakfast biscuits, eggs and house made waffles and pancakes to specialty breakfast fare unlike any other coffee shop around. They also feature a create your own breakfast menu making you the culinary creator. Lunch offers sandwiches and burgers. No matter when you come, the portions are large and price is right, so the wait can be long. But that is nothing that one of their Bloody Mary's or Mimosa's can't fix. 

Casual gourmet Italian dining in a relaxed open atmosphere to enjoy your Tahoe surroundings. Offering thin crust brick oven baked pizzas offered in white, wheat or gluten free doughs with traditional toppings or specialty gourmet crafted pies with toppings like gouda cheese, shiitake mushrooms and custom pizza sauces like pesto, barbecue, thai and alfredo in addition to traditional marinara. Also offering salads and pasta dishes are available vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free to accommodate all tastes and needs.

Located on the former site of the Ponderosa Ranch (Bonanza TV series) is this wholesome cafe offering housemade comfort foods. Starting with their breakfast menu accompanied by fruit smoothies, coffee, espresso and pastries to grilled sandwiches, salads and wraps for lunch, including vegetarian options. Enjoy their cozy dining room or grab a sandwich to go for the adjacent Flume Trail. When you complete the trail, stop back by and grab a cold craft beer and relax on their porch. 

Located in the Village of Squaw Valley, featuring an expansive selection of wines from all over the globe. Serving from their cozy wine bar or outdoors in the warmer months, the high end bar and small plate dishes are perfect for enjoying some of the local wine culture. Enjoy wines by the glass, tastings or pick your favorite and order a bottle accompanied by one of their share plate options. Featuring local music on the weekends, to pair with the Tahoe atmosphere. There are two other locations in Truckee and Tahoe City. 

A popular bar and premium restaurant featuring alpine lake dining that blends western flavors with Asian and European techniques, creating "Cuisine Unique". The award winning menu is filled with seafood, meats, small plates and Asian inspired appetizers and housemade dessert's changes seasonally and offers the freshest and finest ingredients. Equally impressive is the seasonally changing atmosphere from the dinnerware to the displayed artwork. Offering a full bar with unique martini's, cocktails, sake, beers and a full wine menu to pair with their food offerings. Serving Wednesday - Monday with Happy Hour at the bar. Reservations are available and are recommended.