50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants near Carnelian Bay

“Great breakfast and wonderful service.“

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

“One of our favorite places“

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

“What a pleasant surprise.

Few people come to Tahoe for the food, but Sage Leaf made this meal feel like a destination in itself.

The burrata appetizer was beautifully composed. The citrusy yuzu jam, perfectly toasted bread, savory prosciutto, and creamy Di Stefano burrata all worked in harmony. Every component felt intentional and contributed to the dish without overwhelming the others.

We also loved the Niman Ranch pork chop. The citrus brine kept the meat remarkably tender while giving it a clean, bright flavor. Paired with creamy polenta and perfectly cooked mushrooms, it was both comforting and refined.

The house-made pasta was another highlight. It appears to change with the seasons, and this version showcased a thoughtful selection of vegetables that truly felt like “eating the season.” The combination of balsamic and pesto was unexpectedly delicious—the acidity of the balsamic brought out the richness of the Parmesan beautifully.

What stood out most was the care behind the food. This is clearly a kitchen that cooks with intention and respect for ingredients. Our server, Brandon, was excellent and made us feel that same level of thoughtfulness throughout the meal.

If I could offer one small piece of feedback, it would be that a few dishes seemed to have many ideas competing for attention. A bit more restraint and a clearer focal point might make them even more memorable.

Sage Leaf reminded me that great restaurants don’t just serve food—they capture a moment in the season and put it on a plate.“

“Fresh food and very creative sandwich combinations. Highly recommend this place!“

“Katie recommended the mushrooms and snap pea/asparagus salad. We also got the burger and the pork belly Mac and cheese. Every dish was unique and flavorful and we can’t wait to be back. Beyond that, Katie provided amazing service and was so personable and kind! She is a gem and deserves a raise!“

“Great Food and Service! Wow! Thank you!“

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

“Really delicious! Fun choices & good variety. Holly V took excellent care of us & was so kind! We sampled several items but our favorites were the pepper crostini, the halibut, & the gumbo. Oh! The ice cream sandwiches were so good & just the right size for a sweet end to our meal. Definitely would love to come back!“

“We celebrated our anniversary at Restaurant Trokay and had an incredible evening.

John and Nyna Weatherson, along with their entire team, created a truly special experience from start to finish. We enjoyed the four-course prix fixe menu with the wine pairing, and every course was outstanding. The food was creative, beautifully presented, and most importantly, absolutely delicious. The wine pairings were spot on and really complemented each dish.

What stood out just as much as the food was the hospitality. Everyone made us feel welcome, and the personalized anniversary touches were greatly appreciated.

Truckee is fortunate to have a restaurant of this caliber. If you’re looking for a memorable dinner, special occasion, or just an amazing meal, Trokay is worth every penny.

Thank you, John, Nyna, and the entire Trokay team for a fantastic evening. We’ll definitely be back.“

“Amazing meal every time and owned by incredible people ❤️“

“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!!“

“My husband and I , along with our friends, came here two nights in a row during a friends vacation. Staff was awesome and hilarious, they had a good time with us! The food was amazing and the poke is to die for! We will be back when our next trip comes around! Thanks, everyone!“

“I love pizza! Gathered here with a work group and had a very nice time. Atmosphere was relaxed. Staff was so friendly and helpful. FOOD - first the salad bar was delicious/fresh and so yummy! The pizza?! Amazing! I was really happy to bring some home to enjoy! Go and eat - you will not be disappointed!“

“Best affordable option in Truckee!“

“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!“

“We enjoyed a great Italian dinners & a fun evening with the Byrne & Trompeter families!“

“Delightful place to eat!!!“

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

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

“We've been coming to this bistro for many years, typically once or twice a year, and it's always a pleasure to return—especially during the summer. The outdoor patio is one of its biggest draws, and with the area's reliably pleasant weather, it's usually a wonderful place to dine. The food has been consistently good to very good over the years.

On this visit, we ordered the gnocchi with morels (excellent), escargots (very good), the New Zealand rack of lamb (very good and a generous portion), the salmon special (good), and La Grande Dessert (good).

The wine list is extensive and includes many interesting selections. Corkage is $40, and proper wine glassware was provided, which is always appreciated.

Service was friendly and efficient throughout the meal.

Overall, the restaurant continues to offer very good value, although the $40 corkage fee is on the high side.

One small annoyance was the suggested gratuities on the check. The lowest suggested tip was 23%—calculated on the post-tax total—with the other options being 25% and 30%. Those recommendations felt rather ambitious. Fortunately, there was also an option to leave a custom tip, which is what we chose. The service was good and certainly deserved recognition, but we prefer to determine the gratuity ourselves rather than be steered toward unusually high preset percentages.

Overall, this remains one of our favorite neighborhood bistros, and we'll continue to return.“

“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!!! 🤩“

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

“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 love this place. Great place to eat sushi!“

“There’s No Better place to eat Mexican here in Truckee with Great food, family atmosphere and excellent drinks. Can’t say enough about this place 👍👍“

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

“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.“

“This by far has been the most excellent restaurant I have dined at in all of Tahoe. The mushroom omelette that I had was excellent. The server was busy, but she made sure that I had everything that I needed and checked upon me frequently. The atmosphere was nice. It was breezy and outside and felt good. The prices were fair.Highly recommend.“

“Very friendly staff, we really enjoyed our lunch, all the customers were smiling and enjoying their food!“

“While the food was not entirely amazing, it is definitely on the list of places that I would buy from again in a heartbeat. We are not from Truckee, but this restaurant has definitely made the list for a restaurant to go to the next time we visit!“

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

“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.“

“Always love dining here! Cozy, nostalgic atmosphere and amazing food every time. Service is always top notch with attentive and pleasant staff. Great selection of quality spirits for cocktail lovers or just go neat, they have the right stuff.“

“I’ve been here a couple of times and it’s a decent mountain pizza, but this time was phenomenal because of Sophie!!! She was the most fun and attentive server I’ve had here in the mountains in a long time! We had such a great time and she took genuine care of us. We will be back to sit in Sophie’s section on our next trip up! Thanks again, Sophie !!!“

“Wow just wow (food wise this is not a review of casino itself) usually when i go to eat and see something with a single burger around 12$+ i just know I'm gonna be ripped off but no the burgers here we're genuinely good the price felt worth it, not to mention the Tacos were genuine Mexican tacos even my mother was surprised when she realized a white guy cooked them since he really captured the Mexican spirit in tacos and salsa overall u will be back when i visit reno“

“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.“

“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!“

“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’re visiting from the Uk and can’t recommend Za’s enough. Amazing food, amazing view, amazing service, amazing food, amazing staff and amazing value. I can’t recommend this place enough, we loved it and the only negative is that we live a million miles away! Thank you for with a lovely experience xx“

“Delicious food with a great atmosphere“

“We love the shrimp or fish tacos and yummy shoestring fries! Well drinks are a nice size with a nice sample of beer on tap.“

“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!“

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

“Deliciosa la comida y un excelente servicio ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

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

“First time here at this place! Great food, we sat at the Bar for Dinner, they had video poker. My Wife put in a $20. She cashed out with a 144$!!! The Bartender Gabby went above and beyond for us!!! We're going back for Dinner tonight 06/20/2026. Someone looking for a great place to eat, don't look any further, you've come to the place you need to be!!!“

“We ordered two cauliflower crust pizzas and a salad for pick up. The cauliflower crust was not an option on the online menu so submitted the order verbally via phone. I figured the cauliflower crust would cost more but I almost fell over when picked up the pizza and told it was $71! Really not sure why I didn't just walk out and tell them to stick the pizza. At this crazy price, I expected an exceptional pizza however, it was anything but. First of all, it was NOT cauliflower pizza crust! Second, it was cold and the crust was hard, with very little sauce. Extremely disappointing.... pass on this overpriced garbage!“