50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Carnelian Bay

“Coffee Kayaks Karma all here.“

“Great breakfast and wonderful service.“

“A go to place whilst in the carnelian Bay Area :“

“One of our favorite places“

“Such great breves, employees and atmosphere!! We've only been to Dark Horse Coffees in San Diego but this feels the same!! 😄☕😃☕“

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

“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!“

“I ate there and the burger and onion rings I had were awesome!“

“Great place to go and hang out and have a beer we have a few TVs inside but a wonderful outdoor space“

“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 :)“

“Loved loved loved this place! Great owners very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Perfect location o drop by while in town or passing through. Excellent vibes, great selection of beer on tap, and just a not to miss experience!“

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

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

“Best affordable option in Truckee!“

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

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

“Nice kick back good beers 🇺🇸🇺🇸“

“Awesome place!! Great staff, delicious food!“

“Authentic Mexican food and amazing deli. Where the locals eat!“

“Stopped in after a day of snowshoeing up on Chickadee Ridge and loved it! Mike and staff were attentive and the wine list is outstanding! We were delighted by a 2021 Hillick & Hobbs Dry Riesling from Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes. So much wine to explore here.“

“Had a wonderful lunch with my friend yesterday! The food was so delicious, and our server (don't know his name...but he was tall with blond hair and glasses) was the BEST!!! 🤩“

“A must stop when in Truckee!!“

“Best experience over looking Truckee ! Sisters and I had a Wonderful and friendly experience ‘. Beautiful views and great food ! Sam our waiter was attentive and was there to make sure we were treated exceptionally well ! Thank you Sam for your friendly hospitality and wonderful service !💕“

“I live your gluten free sandwiches!!“

“Delightful place to eat!!!“

“Stopped in Truckee to see the Donner Museum on our way farther west and had breakfast here. Amazing food and more than reasonable prices (we got the early bird special, half off breakfast - under $40 for three large meals and coffee).

The sourdough toast with homemade blackberry jam was AMAZING. Only regret is they don't sell it by the jar.“

“Great and cute ice cream shop with lots of neat decor and plenty of seating

Enjoy the games out back, bring your family, enjoy the weather

Highly recommend for a cute date by the beach in Tahoe, take the ice cream to go and hit the lake shore around the corner“

“I was searching for food that was not crowded, admittedly I was overwhelmed by the weekenders that flock from all over cities that were crammed in the shopping district. I spotted a church building with a small sign that said, cafe open, as I was making my way out of town with haste. Alas, I found exactly what I needed. Score, big time. It is a beautiful, tranquil space, and the sandwich I had, Ban mi (add turkey)...beyond exquisite. The lavender drink concoction was eloquent and refreshing. Go here for a zen delicious af meal and very nice service.“

“If you are looking for the locals spot, this is the place. Great food at a reasonable price. Not much more that a hungry human could ask for.“

“We visited a few years ago, in 2018 and bought several bottles of Red Barn Red. Tonight 2/15/2025, I opened our last bottle. It held its color and flavor. We are really enjoying this lovely wine. I think it's time to visit Truckee, again. Cheers!“

“A cost corner shop with a menu options ranging from ice creams, sorbets, beverages and Açaí bowl. Their huckleberry ice is a must try. Overall a good experience and flavor options.
They have outdoor seating space and is right on the street, easy accessibility and convenience if coming from the beach.“

“Excellent BBQ!! We will be back!!“

“Gourmet pizza! We love coming here whenever we are in town. Family owned business and the owner is a wonderful person. We had the pleasure to meet him 3 winters ago. I am so glad how this place gets more and more popular!!

Taste and ingredients are great. The temperature control on the pizza is on point. Price on root beer is so good! Can’t beat that.
One thing to note, it does take long time to get the pizza, if you are in a rush, you can either call ahead to order or try this place when you have time to enjoy. It took us about 45mins to get our pizza a few weeks ago.

They have indoor and outdoor seating! How relaxing.“

“☕️ Super enjoyed the coffee at our morning workshop.“

“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!“

“This place was sooooo good! Amazing food, beers, and service.“

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

“tri tip burrito was great“

“A little bit confused about the menu. I ordered the Lox & Bagel meal under Sandwiches section. It should be come with fries or salad. But the server said it doesn't have this option. That meal shouldn't be in the Sandwiches section. I felt upset about it.“

“We love this cafe! Great drinks and delicious housemade food. Local art on the walls for sale and cool Legos.“

“let me tell you something. I grew up in Sun Valley. Tahoe is part of me. My sister called the night before. They didnt take reservations. But, we told them what was up. my sisters n I planned a weeks trip for my mother's 78th birthday. We hadn't all been all together since my littlest sister was 4... 36 yrs later we are all in one place. Our mother wanted to see her friends. Basically our second set of parents growing up. We pretty much pretended we were nonchalant about it. Their daughter n us put a scheme together to surprise them all. Weeks of planning. The night staff left a note for the morning staff. They open at noon. The party of three showed up at noon... us, the party of six showed up 10 minutes fashionably late. So we could surprise n give our elderly parents arrhythmia.The staff was awesome! Table ready, James our waiter was spectacular...the food.... awesome. Not many restaurants would be asking as people came in... are you the party of 9? lol my sister from another set of parents...as her mom confused said " no we are a party of 3" and her daughter leaned back and whispered ..." yes we are the party of 9. but they don't know shhhh!" it was spectacular! Thank you to the staff... you all rock! I hope if we ever make it back and you're still are rocking the vibe we got today, we will be there. You all take care of your staff. Today this place made our moment so special. We cant say Thank you enough.“

“Great selection of products!“

“I got the 1/2 tritip plate with coleslaw and rice with tortillas. Very tasty and fills you up. My daughter got the 1/2 chicken (which is literally half of a chicken) with coleslaw and rice with garlic bread and she brought half home. it was all tasty.“

“First time in... Food was good and the portion was decent. Not very busy and three servers were on. Service was slow I felt and the bartender was less than friendly, charming or outgoing. Maybe they were having an off night, I don't know. I would go back but maybe just for drinks? .“

“We hosted a pre-wedding welcome gathering in the outdoor area at Stella in June 2026, and their team made every single detail turn out perfectly!

Planning & Setup
The planning process was seamless. Through a series of phone calls, meetings, and emails, their team guided us through our options and helped bring our vision together. The private yard offered a warm, relaxing atmosphere for our guests, complete with lawn games like bocce ball and cornhole. We loved the layout, which featured well-placed seating, umbrellas, food stations, and a bar setup.

Staff & Service
Management: Tyler, the manager, took incredible care of us throughout the entire evening, ensuring everything ran smoothly.
Catering & Service: Chef Marshall and his culinary team prepared a delicious, beautifully presented spread of boards and appetizers. The service staff was attentive, friendly, and top-tier.
If you are considering hosting an outdoor event, we cannot recommend Stella highly enough!“

“Amazing pastries and great flavored coffee!“

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

“Best food we have had in Tahoe. Period !!!! Try the onion rings Fat cat style. !!!“

“Couldn’t be happier with Tahoe National Brewing Company and its team, especially Daphne and Jessie. Our family of 18 had arranged ahead of time to have dinner here for my dad’s 80th birthday, but we were also hoping to surprise my dad with line dancing lessons after dinner as he’s always wanted to try it but hadn’t had the chance. Although TNBC has public line dancing events every 2nd and 4th Sunday evenings, we were only in town in between those times. They graciously worked with us to have their dance instructor Kendall available for us! She was super for our group and it was a dream come true for my dad. Very memorable. Thanks TNBC! Thanks Kendall!“