13 Best American Restaurants in Tahoe City

“The best meal we’ve had in the Tahoe area all week long. Just perfectly done — my halibut with tomato shallot sauce was out of this world. Going to try and make it at home, it was very impressive! The potatoes gratin were perfect, and the rosemary bread and butter was also divine. Thanks for feeding us so well on our honeymoon. 🥰“

“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!!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Best Cheese Burger I have ever had!“

“Great environment with wonderful vibes of hot buttered rum and snowy nights with a cozy feel.“

“Food tasted good, service was nice, price was pretty high, as you'd expect being right off the coast of Tahoe, with one of the major highways leading to Tahoe nearby.

Decent place to chill and relax if you're hanging around the nearby beaches, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come back here.

There were bathrooms for customers.

There's parking not too far from here. Didn't notice a dedicated lot.“

“I ordered the Swedish pancakes, absolutely delicious! Friendly staff, great service! I will return“

“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. 🍽️🧑🏽‍🍳👑🌊🌲“

“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“

“Creamy Mac n Cheese, crispy sesame-ginger wings, and that basket of sweet potato fries were all on point — comforting, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with a cold Tahoe Pilz.

Morgan gave us excellent service, upbeat and genuine, which really elevated the whole experience. The kind of service that makes you want to come back — whether for a meal or just a drink.

The sauce lineup was a show of its own — blue cheese, ranch, Dijon mustard, ketchup, and Sriracha ranch. Each one brought something different to the table. The Sriracha ranch added a spicy kick, Dijon gave that sharp tang, and the blue cheese and ranch balanced everything with creamy coolness. Even the ketchup hit just right with the sweet potato fries. Every dip had a purpose — making the wings and fries not just tasty, but downright addictive.

#SauceGameStrong #WingsAndFries #FlavorLineup #FatCatsEats #LakeTahoeFood #GoodSauceDay“

“The setting at Sunnyside is absolutely stunning. Watching the sun set across Lake Tahoe from either the outside deck or the waterview seats inside the comfortable dining room sets the table for a wonderful relaxing evening. The restaurant, although full during our visit, was surprisingly quiet making for good conversation. The menu is varied with something for every taste. The service was excellent with a special shout out to John who was our server. He was both personable, professional and very attentive. We've been going to Sunnyside for 50 years and it never disappoints!“