Restaurants in South Lake Tahoe

“Love this place. In the season, it's a lot of locals and good vibes. Great food when the food trucks are open, good beer, and the staff is super accommodating. Just had a mediocre beer off the tap, and they switched me up to something else that was way Better. Great service and friendly employees, always a good choice. 🍻🍻”

“Paul and his female colleague were lovely hosts last night - great wine, great food, great location”

“Best deli sandwich is the Valkrie. Never disappoints.”

“Great folks to work with. Thank you. We appreciate your support.”

“This was an amazing find. Everything was wonderful from the service to the food. Highly recommend! If you can get a reservation, go!”

“Friendly staff and great coffee! I recommend lavender!”

“6 of us had a superb meal. The server was attentive, but forgot to mention the rolls had powdered garlic after I had told him I had a intolerance of Powdered and dried garlic.. I ordered the Lobster ravioli, which was an appetizer, for my dinner and a dinner sized portion was served. It was delicious and I devoured the whole dinner. Will come again when we are in the are.”

“Every time we’re in Lake Tahoe we don’t leave without enjoying their Sushi 🍣”

“Steamers Bar & Grill is amazing! The food is fresh and mouth watering. The atmosphere is super fun with live music, and the owner Heather and staff treated us like family. We had the best time and will definitely return. Highly recommend! 😊👍”

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

“This morning is off to a great start!”

“We enjoyed Red Hut for a 'brunch' morning meal. Eggs, hash browns, pancakes, french toast all nice and refills for tea and coffee too. The service was attentive enough and the decor felt traditional and homely which we liked. The portions are large (as expected!) but we were given a box to takeaway our leftovers. Overall - simple fare done well.”

“laid back jovial atmosphere. awesome beer selection California & Nevada. try a flight not a one was disappointing. The shining star was the staff”

“Great vegan and other dishes.”

“Best bagels I have ever had. They’re fresh baked every morning & have such unique flavor combinations. Cheez- its on bagels- amazingly good! We ate here 3 separate times in our 5 days in Tahoe and weren’t disappointed with any of the sandwiches we tried. Highly recommend!”

“Cheer's Atmosphere in South Lake Tahoe Tahoe!!!”

“It’s just divine! Everything is perfect, the setting, the books and the exquisite coffee. Bravo Sandra!!!”

“The best and most authentic food from Germany right in front of the heavenly resort! Awesome… and as a European, I can say it’s truly delicious…”

“Super friend staff and amazing food! Everyone was so friendly and helpful but, most importantly, the food was SO good! My husband and I both got different omelets and both were so good. We ate until we were beyond stuffed because the food was THAT good! He got a Bloody Mary that was one of the best I’ve had out here and I got a mimosa. Perfect little brunch atmosphere and set up! ❤️ You can not visit Lake Tahoe and pass this honey up!”

“The pizza was great… the service awesome! Basecamp is always a go-to when in Lake Tahoe!”

“Ordered the Chicken Hoagie and a Gingerbread almond latte.

The Chicken Hoagie is divine. I highly recommend the sandwich. Fresh baked bread and high quality ingredients.

The Gingerbread almond latte was okay, not sure which syrup it was but it overpowered the taste a bit. Still I recommend it to others!

Fantastic place and awesome staff. Can't wait to come back again.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes there is a ramp up to the building and one table that's low enough for a wheelchair”

“Wonderful food, great service! Creative menu options and nice comfortable ambiance”

“$11 for this SUPER chicken burrito.
traditional and family-owned Mexican restaurant. there are six or seven tables to eat inside and they only take cash. super burrito is like a giant burrito and the ingredients are fresh and good quality. it's not a fancy place but I like the vibes of home atmosphere. prices are 20 to 30% lower or even better than other local Mexican restaurants.

Highly Recommended”

“We had a small wedding reception here on August 19. We started in the garden until rain moved in and MacDuffs quickly moved us inside and upstairs. The food and service were excellent. Our waitress was awesome and working with MacDuffs beforehand was great too. We were a party of 18 from Michigan and everyone was very complimentary! Highly recommend!!’”

“Best Burgers 🍔 in Lake Tahoe🔥”

“The food is off the hook and the selection of IPA’s is lovely. Service was excellent! Plenty of seating”

“This wonderful little place checks all the boxes. 1) The food is great and reasonably priced. Our party of four for lunch ordered two pizzas and one pasta and nobody left hungry. Everything we ordered was delicious and my companions were genuinely impressed. The pizza menu has some great offerings you don’t see too often outside Italy, including arugula and prosciutto atop pizza. The pasta and sauces are made in-house by the owner from northern Italy as well!! The beer and wine list is small, but well curated with something for everyone. Even the espresso exceeded my expectations. 2) The restaurant is clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. Even if you peek inside the open kitchen you’ll find everything clean, neat, and organized. 3) Most importantly, the staff, including the warm owners, are hospitable and welcoming. Everyone was kind and all of our needs were taken care of without our having to ask. A family with two younger children came in after us and they were given the same care and attention that we received. Our experience from the moment we walked in to the moment we left was top-notch and I can’t recommend the place enough.”

“Five Stars!!! Great service and delicious food. Im a local and this place is a staple of my diet. Cheers! -Scotty”

“Fish and Chips were the best. We split a plate and still had leftovers!”

“Great music fun bonfires and lights . I enjoyed the strawberry milkshake beer .”

“Premesso che in ristorante italiano dovrebbe chiamarsi Isabella e che un “flavor” America ci sta, purtroppo siamo ben lontani dalla cucina Italiana. Servizio abbastanza scadente”

“My husband and I *landed* at The Landing on the last week of May 2025, out of complete happenstance! We started out our honeymoon at The Post Marc Hotel, after seeing 4-5 rooms, each in worse condition than the last, we kindly requested a refund and left. We had no idea what to do, our honeymoon was off to a rocky start, but little did we know The Landing had us covered! We saw they had good reviews and decided to walk inside and see what it was like! We were immediately greeted by incredibly warm and outgoing staff members Charles and Serafina! They listened to our story, empathized with us, and were able to get us an amazing deal on a room! They let us walk around and take a look at it before we purchased which was much appreciated and helped in our decision making! And Charles even made sure we had a complimentary bottle of Chardonnay to “help start the honeymoon out right”, I mean what a sweetheart, so thoughtful and kind! Charles and Serafina truly made MAGIC happen for us and we could not be more grateful to them. They are the reason we had a wonderful honeymoon and we are just so thankful. After getting us situated in a fabulous room with: heated floors, heated toilet seats, jet tub, dual shower, fireplace and patio complete with mountain & lake views, we were told all about, all the perks of staying at The Landing! They have a shuttle that can take you or pick up anywhere in the local area, they had a lovely heated pool and spacious jetted spa, and we were given free beach passes to a private section of the beach! Everything was wonderful! Stephanie & Mel at the front desk checked on us each morning to see how our stay was going! From the quick and attentive housekeeping, to Kevin the wonderful conversationalist bell hop & shuttle driver, to server Aaron’s 5 star room service from Jimmy’s restaurant, even down to the little coffee kiosk in the lobby loving filled with hot chocolates, apple ciders and toppings—everything was perfect!!! And everyone made sure our experience was top notch, the hospitality was unmatched! We had such a nice time that now we won’t stay anywhere else in Tahoe, this is our new go to spot! If you have absolutely any hesitation about booking with The Landing—DON’T! When you’re at The Landing, you are truly in safe hands, with a warm and attentive staff that genuinely cares about your time there. Thank you to everyone at The Landing for providing the most incredible honeymoon experience! We will definitely be back! We were so thrilled with our stay we’re looking at coming back in November 2025 for my birthday! In a word—PHENOMENAL. 15/10”

“Ordered a super burrito, barria plate and a torta it was a lot for a fair price too. I enjoyed every bite 😊”

“I went with my wife last monday, had a couple drinks at the bar, valentin was our bartender, he was awesome !! We tried the portobello tempura and the filet mignon.. both were really good ! We missed the magic show, probably for next time”

“I love their happy hour with so many delicious food choices.”

“delicious food and drinks. the rice is the best, like the rice my gramma taught me to make. authentic homemade Mexican food taste. I will eat here every time I visit SLT. It's like eating at home. All staff speaks Spanish also so it feels more like home. love this place. drinks are awesome too.”

“One of the most friendly restaurant staff I have ever encountered. Made sure we were taken care of the entire way. I even think my daughter had a little crush on our server Danny 😂 ohh and the pizza was great too!”

“We had a wonderful time!! We were there the first week of October and had wonderful service and great environment with outdoor seating next to a fire. We had the old fashioned, Basil Aviation Drink (forgot the name), and espresso martini, and Brussels sprouts. Everything was great!! We usually are very picky about our cocktails and these were well balanced. We would definitely recommend to anyone in the area! They were the best drinks we had during our stay.”

“Beautiful experience! I took my mom for a nice holiday dinner - we started with the pork belly with a nice pairing of strawberry salad. For entrees, we had the mushroom ravioli and the scallops - yum! Cooked perfectly, and the sauces were rich and flavorful, will definitely order these again! We passed on dessert, but a bottle of New Zealand Sauv Blanc was perfection as we delighted in the wonderful service. Will enjoy this place again and again!”

“We had a wonderful experience here. Highly recommend. The food and service were both outstanding. Reasonable prices.”

“Thank you so much for your great Hospitality, food is really delicious and specially thanks for manage my fasting food, we really appreciate for your fast and friendly service, god bless you🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼”

“The outdoor seating area is great. The food was very good. We had a Philly Cheesesteak sandwich, fried shrimp, and fish & chips, as well as Margaritas and craft beers. Our waiter left a lot to be desired. He said he was too busy to help put the umbrella up, we had to get forks, salt & pepper, and hot sauce from the busboy, and we had to go to the bar ourselves to order our second drinks. However, the management, busboy, and bartender were friendly and helpful. We would definitely go back. Note that it's valet parking only, so walk if you can.”

“Fanatic food and service. Large quality portions as well.”

“Brian and Jill were great to work with!”

“I have eaten pizza in 32 states and I have to say Lake Tahoe Pizza Company crushes them all. My only complaint is I wish they had a location close to me.”

“Cool place to get a ☕️ and a little something for breakfast 👍”

“Omg! Recommended by a friend… pastor tacos on point! Hamburger with fixings delicious… but obviously tacos had me WINNER… pastor with pineapple 100% bomb… carne asada flavor… Carnitas had me at HELLLLOOOOO”

“Totally amazing meal. Just the best in service and food.”

“💜💜💜 great place to eat!!!!”

“I love the Cork And More! It is a great place to hang out with friends or even on a date! The wines are great. The food is amazing. Five stars from me! There is a gorgeous outdoor garden area to relax in as well.”

“Love the beer, love the food, and the staff is top notch. My favorite Tahoe spot!”

“Great service, cute atmosphere, and extensive menu. We enjoyed our breakfast there.”

“This place is a HIDDEN GEM!

My Family and I have been going to Tahoe for all of our lives and somehow we have missed this A+ Chinese Restaurant.

We were in the mood to try something new, and we decided on Chinese food. After we did a search on google, Hunan Garden caught our eye. With a wide range of food from hearty soups to flavorful dishes of rice, orange chicken, chow mein, shrimp (tons of different variations) and the list goes on!

The service was absolutely amazing! We never had to ask for drink refills, our waiter was constantly checking on us to see if we needed anything.

From the time we placed our order to receiving the food was fast. When it comes to portion sizes Hunan Garden doesn’t hold back. We order a variety of things to try out. We are a family of 5 but when the food came, it look like they were serving an army ?. The food tastes as good as it looks. Everything was cooked to perfection!

You can tell the workers have a lot of pride in what they do. Waiters giving A+ service, the cooks making amazing dishes, and to the busser making sure the restaurant is spotless and it was!

If you’re looking for an amazing Chinese restaurant look no further because Hunan Garden Restaurant is everything you’re looking for and more!”

“Best Bakery from the Nevada to South Lake Tahoe, and possibly all over Tahoe! Amazing family run bakery with quality savory and sweet treats! They also catered an amazing desert table this past weekend for a family event. My only complaint is the deserts were so good, they were completely gone by the end of the night and I wasn’t able to take any home. I guess my loss is everyone else’s gain.. next time I’m hiding some for myself.”

“I stopped in for a quick sub, and I was just AMAZED! The BEST SUB SANDWICH I’ve ever had anywhere! The bread is so tasty! The sandwich options and the many vegetable choices added to the high quality meats make this literally the best tasting sub I’ve ever had! This doesn’t taste like fast food. The big sub places and chains can’t hold a candle to this place! I’m here for 3 weeks and Ill probably eat lunch here every day! That good!”

“Will start off by saying the food was great! However the hostess was another story. Recwntly had dinner on 8/11/24. The hostess would not let us sit at the table to start ordering drinks because we were missing 2 out of the 8 people in our group. needless to say we already had 6 ready to be seated. once we were seated the table next to us had the umbrella slanted. this caused the table to fly over from a gust of wind shattering a plate and cutting my leg. the stay was kind enough to provided a wipe and some bandaid. We continued our night until the hostess decided to empty water cups from other guest into the flower bed behind us. Which then caused the dirt to splash up on one of our guest white shirts and be covered in mud. A smug sorry was replied out. As stated before the food was terrific and the wait staff was great but the hostess needs to be replaced.”

“This was such a great place!!! It’s hard to get Great Mandarin Chinese!!! This is the Best Chinese food we’ve had in a long time!!! We had a Lovely a Birthday Family dinner!!! Great food and Great Service!!! Great quality food!!!”

“We checked this cute coffee house out while visiting Tahoe and it quickly became our favorite. The coffee is delicious, and have hands down the best pastry items I’ve ever had! The croissants and danishes are SO good! All made from scratch and are so flavorful and fluffy! The owner and her daughters are absolutely delightful. If visiting Tahoe-do yourself a favor and go check this place out-you will not be disappointed!”

“Fast friendly service with a smile.”

“Always consistently great food, every time!”

“If you’re looking for a dive bar in Lake Tahoe this place fits the bill! Perfect place to relax and be yourself without having to be upscale. Pool table and live music. Go check it out”

“Absolutely in love with this restaurant! They are incredibly dog-friendly. We were even able to order a special meal for our pup. The menu has drinks named after the staff’s dogs, which we thought was such a fun touch. The whole place has a cozy, treehouse vibe, and the staff couldn’t have been kinder. They took wonderful care of us and even surprised our dog with free treats.

The food was delicious, the service was lightning fast, and despite being busy, they seated our party of five (plus a dog) immediately without a reservation. I’ll be back every time I’m in town!

A few extra notes: parking is limited, but free street parking is available nearby. Plenty of vegetarian options, and you must try their biscuits!! They’re unforgettable. Highly, highly recommend!”

“We got our wedding cake from Erin + 4 dozens of cupcakes for my FIL and niece's birthday celebration that same weekend. We ordered a 2 tier almond cake with fresh raspberry AND raspberry preserves, with a whipped cream frosting. For the cupcakes we got strawberry and chocolate with buttercream. THEY WERE ALL SO DELICIOUS!!!!! Our guests did not stop raving about the cake!

Erin was also incredibly responsive and helpful the entire time. We hope to order the same cake every year for our anniversary. Thank you so much for being a part of our special day!!!”

“Great spot inside the BaseCamp. The people are fantastic!”

“Had both the shrimp and chicken in the custom taco plate and omg, best tacos I've had in ages, I would drive up here just for the food; service was good and the vibes are really relaxing”

“Food is fine but nothing special. Service, drinks and atmosphere are very good! Pizzas are disappointing but the white pizza is definitely the best one and imo the only one worth the price. Sandwiches are good. The side salads are really good. Everything carries the "Tahoe tax" aka overpriced. Love the vibes and we come here often just to eat around the fire pits”

“What a find. Great vibe. Really nice pool table. We will be back. Bartender had fabulous taste in music. ☺️”

“Good variety of sweet pastries. Great prices. The bolillos (cream cheese/jalapeño or cream cheese/jalapeño/ham) are delicious. Grab a tray and some tongs when you go in, and load up.”

“Best chicken I have ever had! Amaze balls delicious! Ribs are to die for!”

“Great atmosphere, def recommend”

“The crepe were perfect. We went every morning for breakfast there.”

“Great hospitality, even better food! The staff and owners are friendly and welcoming!”

“Love the Red Hut waffle restaurant. Friendly, attentive staff! Great waffles! Will become a regular breakfast spot, when in South Lake Tahoe.”

“Great authentic tacos. New favorite spot for tacos in the South Lake Tahoe area. Haven’t found a better one yet.”

“Tacos 9/10
Burrito 10/10
Nachos 7/10

GREAT MEAT, wonderland of flavor, nachos need more cheese.

Parking: Amazing

Kid-friendliness: Amazing

Wheelchair accessibility: Amazing”

“This place has great local coffee, but more important is the vibe here. Chill inside with the locals or sit outside and tilt your head back to look at the mountains on 3 sides. Order from the coffe shop or get Mexican food from next door. Either way you’ll be happy and you’ll want to stop again.

Parking: If the parking in the front is full there is plenty in the back right.”

“Tasty strip mall Mexican food is the best. Husband had the sopes and I the tacos. Would recommend both. The food is so mediocre and pricey overall in Tahoe, and this was just right.”

“We came thinking it was a buffet of Chinese food, but it was a fast food small restaurant with few tables. The food was surprisingly very good and cheap, with generous portions, served in foam containers. There was no bells and whistles, with basic service, but the place was simple yet clean, with burning hot delicious Chinese foods. We definitely will come back with our next trip to Lake Tahoe. Yes, we had plenty of left over to take back to the hotel. Parking was ample and right next to the place.”

“Grabbed a sandwich and went to El Dorado Beach for lunch. I got a roast beef with everything on Dutch Crunch. The sandwich was a little bland for my taste. I should have added jalapeños or pepperoncinis for more flavor. Their lemonade was pretty good ?. The sandwich held up well on the ride to the park. I might try a different sandwich next time.”

“5 Stars. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ My family and I just returned from a trip to Camp Richardson. We had such a great time. Beautiful this time of year. The staff was super accommodating, they went above and beyond to ensure we had a fabulous stay filled with so many memories! We will definitely be going back this summer.”

“The wings were really good. We ordered the spicy sweet and sour wings. We also ordered the Italian wedding pizza. It was very good also. Definitely would come heee again when in town.”

“5 Stars. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ My family and I just returned from a trip to Camp Richardson. We had such a great time. Beautiful this time of year. The staff was super accommodating, they went above and beyond to ensure we had a fabulous stay filled with so many memories! We will definitely be going back this summer.”

“Delicious food, great service, very satisfying!!!!”

“This morning is off to a great start!”

“We love this place! Have breakfast every time we are here! Fast and friendly service in a nice little quiet atmosphere.”

“Delicious! Definitely order the Guac and Chipotle tacos!”

“I'm a big gelato fan, especially hazelnut flavor. they have a good one here :)”

“Love the Red Hut waffle restaurant. Friendly, attentive staff! Great waffles! Will become a regular breakfast spot, when in South Lake Tahoe.”

“They charged us 15.00 for a plain margarita and 15.00 for a alacart chilli Reno common man what a rip off we are locals but not anymore here .”

“Ordered a super burrito, barria plate and a torta it was a lot for a fair price too. I enjoyed every bite 😊”

“Delicious! Definitely order the Guac and Chipotle tacos!”

“6 of us had a superb meal. The server was attentive, but forgot to mention the rolls had powdered garlic after I had told him I had a intolerance of Powdered and dried garlic.. I ordered the Lobster ravioli, which was an appetizer, for my dinner and a dinner sized portion was served. It was delicious and I devoured the whole dinner. Will come again when we are in the are.”

“Omg! Recommended by a friend… pastor tacos on point! Hamburger with fixings delicious… but obviously tacos had me WINNER… pastor with pineapple 100% bomb… carne asada flavor… Carnitas had me at HELLLLOOOOO”

“Great service, cute atmosphere, and extensive menu. We enjoyed our breakfast there.”

“It’s just divine! Everything is perfect, the setting, the books and the exquisite coffee. Bravo Sandra!!!”

“Vermicelli. Combination Pho, Combination Fried Rice, and Pad Thai are all delicious. The rice noodles are rich and the best! I think I'll come again before I go home tomorrow.”

“The food was very good , $$$ very, the server served us n saw him once, I don’t care if you don’t come back again as long as the food is good no complaints.”

“We had a wonderful experience here. Highly recommend. The food and service were both outstanding. Reasonable prices.”

“delicious food and drinks. the rice is the best, like the rice my gramma taught me to make. authentic homemade Mexican food taste. I will eat here every time I visit SLT. It's like eating at home. All staff speaks Spanish also so it feels more like home. love this place. drinks are awesome too.”

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

“What a lovely welcome!
Efficient service, good varied cuisine, and kindness and attentiveness of the staff
Please continue like this
THANKS”

“We enjoyed Red Hut for a 'brunch' morning meal. Eggs, hash browns, pancakes, french toast all nice and refills for tea and coffee too. The service was attentive enough and the decor felt traditional and homely which we liked. The portions are large (as expected!) but we were given a box to takeaway our leftovers. Overall - simple fare done well.”

“Great service and food……………”

“Great hospitality, even better food! The staff and owners are friendly and welcoming!”

“Bit of a wait for food and very busy. But totally worth the wait.”

“Fanatic food and service. Large quality portions as well.”

“Ordered the Chicken Hoagie and a Gingerbread almond latte.

The Chicken Hoagie is divine. I highly recommend the sandwich. Fresh baked bread and high quality ingredients.

The Gingerbread almond latte was okay, not sure which syrup it was but it overpowered the taste a bit. Still I recommend it to others!

Fantastic place and awesome staff. Can't wait to come back again.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes there is a ramp up to the building and one table that's low enough for a wheelchair”