Restaurants near Alpine Meadows

“Love this place! Always great food & service!!”

“Sylva is an absolute gem. Just 14 months in, this intimate restaurant has already mastered the art of creating a memorable dining experience. From the moment we walked in, everything was flawless: attentive service, inviting atmosphere, and perfectly curated music that enhanced rather than distracted.

A special note on their accommodation of dietary restrictions: my girlfriend has a unique set of food allergies, and our server had one of their chefs personally mark up the menu to clearly denote which meals would be safe. This level of care and attention is remarkably rare. We've only experienced this at a handful of other restaurants.

Now, the food. Each dish was exceptional, but a few standouts deserve special mention: the sourdough focaccia bread was extraordinary on its own, but paired with the pork loin, it became something transcendent. The scallops were the best I've ever had, perfectly seared with incredible flavor. Their burger exceeded all expectations, and the confit duck leg was absolutely stunning.

We finished with the bread pudding, which may have been the highlight of an already outstanding meal. Fresh whipped cream, rich chocolate chunks, and expert execution made it unforgettable.

Sylva is doing everything right. This is destination-worthy dining that rivals anything you'd find in a major city. Highly recommended.”

“Phenomenal food, service, ambience and atmosphere. The menu changes and my favorite is the Tasting Menu. It is divine and I always feel like royalty when I go. 🍽️🧑🏽‍🍳👑🌊🌲”

“Great spot for a casual beer just outside of town! Greg, the owner, did a great job of making this place feel like an extension of your own living room but with better beer! Fun place to get a group together and the live music is always enjoyable!”

“The food was delicious! The coffee was amazing. And the service was excellent!!”

“Awesome pizza and experience!! The owner and guys working in there were great! VIP service and very cool dudes! Thanks guys!! See you next time Alex & Aaron :)”

“Food and service is really great here. Highly recommend!!”

“One of the best restaurants I’ve ever experienced! The staff were amazing too!! Definitely tell all my friends that travel to Tahoe that this is a must try!!”

“Our group was very satisfied. The interior was comfortable and clean. The service and food were excellent. The restaurant has ben privately owned for quite awhile, its great to see it still running well and popular.”

“Best affordable option in Truckee!”

“O.K., Coming to West Shore for last 20+ years. GF has been coming to West Shore since family cabin built in McKinney Creek in 1960. This place started off a little rocky a few years back but had definitely improved like a fine wine. I am a Carb boy and LOVE any variation of their Pizza's. GF non-Carb girl but still devours their pizza. Only suggestion (which is partially our fault) is to order extra Dates on their Date Pizza. Also, the Pickle salad could use some work (however, they refunded for that). Best deal on the West Shore and Tahoe City when it comes to price and quality. We usually go to Reno for dinner because of their quality choices, but the Dog and Bear holds up against the best that Reno has to offer. Service is 5 Star!!! FYI, I am a dog lover...Especially partial to Labs.”

“Really fresh and super clean really tasty too great place!! We got the burrito and bowls and they were delish! Highly recommend and kid friendly

Vegetarian options: You can assemble what you want so vegetarian is easy and there are a lot of options

Kid-friendliness: Kid bowls plus you can choose what you want easily to accommodate picky eaters”

“Nice location. Much be good, a lot of people”

“totally rad food and drinks. highly recommend! patio is epic”

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Staff was friendly and able to pivot quickly when a small meetup changed to a larger gathering.”

“Our first time there. Great little place, due to Covid, we ordered at the window. We hope to dine in when this is over. The sticky pecan bun was to die for. Can’t wait to taste the 5 cupcakes and 9 cookies tonight. Great coffee and Mocha too. We will definately be back”

“Epic place to check out !”

“Excellent hospitality and good wines”

“we were traveling and stopped and gave it a try. the gal was running the floor buy herself. 8/14/25 1pm. She was phenomenal and so was the pizza!”

“This restaurant is fantastic! Lukas was one of the best servers I have come across. They have unique and flavorful twists on traditional Scandinavian dishes. And the manager Jeff sources local foods. The ahi appetizer in cones was a recommendation from Jeff and did not disappoint. Our Schnitzel was fabulous and so was the elk pot pie. It was quiet at the time we happened to be there so we got to chat a bit. We learned that the owner’s daughter is the pastry chef so we had to try the cheesecake. Also delicious. It was just a great dining experience.”

“We love Bluefish! They have the BEST poke bowls in town!”

“The talented folks at Uncommon Kitchen always create and serve an eclectic variety of fresh, delicious dishes. From salads to sushi, brisket to noodle bowls, UK never disappoints. Check it out, you won’t be sorry.”

“Olivia could not have been more professional and personable in all regards. Perfect presentation, everything clean and orderly. We loved our dessert there, will be back, and will refer. Thank you for making our day, Olivia. :)”

“Beautiful lakeside location with a nice big dog friendly patio, good draft beers brewed on-site and good pizza. The deep-dish pizza tasted better than it looked. We almost sent it back because the top and crust were pretty blackened, but I hate sending food back, so we persevered and it was better than expected. Not great, but not bad. It was $38 for a borderline burnt/mediocre medium pizza with 6 slices. My boyfriend and I each had 2 slices and 2 beers and were full. The pizza made for good leftovers as well. I enjoyed the two different draft beers I had; the amber type lager (can't recall the name) and a seasonal beer. The service in the bar area high tops was ok. Water is self-serve. They are on par with other local breweries and were very nice but nothing outstanding. Overall, a cool new-ish spot for a beer and an excellent view.”

“Great pizza and fun beer selections. Service was good, waitstaff very friendly.”

“Excellent coffee, very good service, prompt. Pretty good selection of fresh baked goods, a great buzz in the place, with people meeting and chatting. Great art on the walls, and clearly has free Wi-Fi. Definitely would come back.”

“I love this place. Very good choice and the best pizza in Tahoe City. Friendly folks. Reasonable prices. You will enjoy their product!”

“A bike event on Sunday turned into a cold, rainy, windy, miserable day. We went to The Dam Cafe for hot chocolate and got so much love! The owner not only welcomed the wet, muddy riders in, she put out space heaters and wrapped us in blankets! Amazing! I was so cold and was warmed both physically and emotionally by the kindness. The food and drink where delicious. Can’t say enough good things. A little cottage of heaven in Tahoe City!”

“The staff here goes above and beyond. Super friendly, fun and attentive. Our food hasn’t come yet but the drinks and atmosphere is fantastic!!”

“We just enjoyed a wonderful dining experience at this excellent establishment on Nob Hill. Service was warm and welcome, and our dishes were fresh and delicious. The menu, while not large, offered a good selection of pasta, salad, pizza and main dishes. Our wait time on a weekday evening was surprisingly fast. Felt local and relaxed yet special enough for a date night or dinner with friends. Highly recommend!”