Restaurants near Alpine Meadows

“Best on mountain value I’ve seen this side of the Atlantic. You can easily grab a coffee and snack for under $10 and it’s made fresh. Enjoy it before someone from McKinsey Strategy Consulting finds out about it.”

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

“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!”

“Every little detail of Sylva is planned to perfection! The food is exceptionally delicious, with really creative flavors. The service also- so on it, so knowledgeable and genuinely enjoyable. This is our new favorite!!! A total culinary gem! 💎”

“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. 🍽️🧑🏽‍🍳👑🌊🌲”

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

“Best affordable option in Truckee!”

“This was the most delicious and beautiful vegetarian restaurant meal we have ever had!! Compliments to the entire staff. We will definitely be back!!”

“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 :)”

“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.”

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

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

“This is the best place for breakfasts, sandwiches, pastries and other treats in all Lake Tahoe -- and the folks inside are the best!”

“Went to visit Cafe Lupine, at the suggestion of a friend and it was such a great experience. The atmosphere is extremely Inviting, the staff is both friendly and knowledgeable. There are comfy places and little nooks to sit, with padded cushions but also a beautiful outdoor patio area with nice seating and beautiful views of nature. I was on my way to volunteer at the Humane Society so one of my favorite ‘perks’ (pun intended) was Sophia, the friendly staff dog, who chills on the patio and greets you with a happy little tail wag, to let you know that she is so happy that you have decided to visit her home away from home and take a little break from all of life’s worries, agendas and everything else that can wait, while you take some time to relax and reset. Highly recommend stopping by to enjoy a coffee, matcha or one of their delicious pastries. You’ll be happy that you did. ♥️”

“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!!”

“Let me first begin by saying the waitstaff is incredibly kind, attentive, and friendly. Furthermore, the atmosphere—outside in particular—is just lovely, especially when they have live music; it’s set amidst the Truckee River with heat lamps and a fire pit to keep you toasty and this gem is easily accessible from a bike path no less. Should you order the Strawberry Shortcake, it is enormous and delicious. For these reasons alone, the River Grill should receive 5 stars. The reasons it does not, though they won’t dissuade me from returning, are to follow. I ordered the Grape Martini—unique, intriguing, and my waitstaff gave it a good name. It was good I must say, but it, as one could expect but at the same time not really think to, tastes exactly like grape juice. I did initially have to send it back because it came garnished with cranberries (of which I am allergic) instead of frozen grapes as advertised. You could imagine my chuckle when I watched my waiter, from afar at my table, present it to the hostess and I watched her fish one of the cranberries out of the drink, plop it in her mouth, and hurry away disgusted. They remade my drink which was kind of them but it did take acquiring the taste to not think of Arthur on a Juicy Juice carton. For dinner I ordered the Beef Tenderloin—the asparagus was amazing, the whipped (mashed) potatoes were yummy especially with the Demi Glaze, and the beef itself was good but more on the medium-well side when ordered medium which is kind of getting into semantics I know, however, it was a little dry. I also ordered the Truckee Sourdough but it never came despite being charged for it until brought to attention. For a 20-something who doesn’t have $100 to spend on a fancy dinner often, this combination can feel a little disappointing. Should I have the opportunity to, I would come back to River Grill because it, overall, was a lovely evening.”

“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!”

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

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

“I’ve visited this place at least five times, and each time has been fantastic! I’ve had the pleasure of trying different favors each time, and I absolutely love the snowboarding decor inside. It’s the perfect spot to unwind after a day of skiing or snowboarding in the spring, until the next season begins. :)”

“Best food we’ve eaten in Tahoe area. It’s a lil cafe inside a lil grocery store. We stopped in for lunch on a bike ride. The Thai udon soup and chocolate chip cookies are my favs so far. The salads in the fridge and homemade bread look amazing. Really sweet, helpful service. We ate outside at shaded tables. Will def be back.”

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

“Excellent hospitality and good wines”

“Amazing take out Poke (there is also seating) at a stellar price. Everything is fresh, protein is plentiful, and sauces are delicious. Husband and wife owners used to be sushi makers in town for another business, before going it alone. Skip McDonalds on your way home and instead grab some A+ Poke!”

“Grabbed a breakfast bagel and some boozy coffee before all the shops opened up in the area. Cool little bar area, great service, drop by if your in the area. Menu looked great.”

“Thank you staff and owners for getting it right. Four of us picky eaters LOVED it! Simply great. One of the best casual spots in Tahoe. You'll probably expand, we hope you'll stay close.”

“We ordered the Rocker Burger with a side of salad and it was so good! Our burger was delicious, but what really made our experience special was the amazing service from our server, Azure. She was so friendly, attentive, and welcoming. She made sure everything was perfect and made us feel very comfortable. Thank you, Azure, for such wonderful service!”

“If you love cookies, this place is nothing short of magical. What makes it truly special is that they bake your cookies fresh to order—so by the time you arrive, you’re greeted with warm, gooey, straight-out-of-the-oven perfection. That first bite? Pure bliss.

Just a heads up: it’s a take-away spot (no seating), but honestly, that just adds to the charm. You grab your box of freshly baked goodness and enjoy it wherever you like—car, home, or under the stars in Truckee.

The owners are incredibly warm and welcoming, and you can genuinely feel their passion for baking in every interaction. It’s rare to come across people who care this much about what they do—and it shows in the quality of every cookie.

Also, major bonus points for being open late! When those late-night cravings hit, this is the place to go.

My personal favorites:
• Classic Chocolate Chip – perfectly balanced, soft, and indulgent
• Dark Chocolate with Almonds – rich, slightly nutty, and absolutely addictive

If you’re anywhere near Truckee, do yourself a favor and stop by. Fresh cookies, kind people, and a whole lot of heart—what more could you ask for?”

“One of our favorite places in Truckee, both summer and winter. Very comfortable inside and outside, and always a nice atmosphere. They also have a really impressive wine selection, including some bottles that are not easy to find.

And definitely save room for the cookie skillet with ice cream! We get it almost every time and it’s worth it :)

Always happy to come back.”

“I loved the vegan broth options! Glad we could find a place that has more vegan friendly broth and toppings! Our server Jeraldine was awesome and she took care of our complicated order due to our food allergies! We will be back again!”