15 Best American Restaurants in Tahoe City

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

“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!!“

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

“Just had dinner and couldn’t be more pleased. From the moment we walked in with Kendra and Annie, the experience couldn’t be any better! We were fortunate to have Kira as our server and Merrin to help her, their service was fantastic. We enjoyed the tuna poke and the fried calamari. Thank you so much Keira, Merrin, Kendra, and Annie, much appreciated.“

“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.“

“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!“

“We stopped to eat here before the fireworks at Commons beach on 4th of July and it was great. Awesome local vibe with good drink selection and classic American dishes. They had large TV’s with baseball on, so my son was happy. Parking was easy and the staff was friendly and kind!“

“Christy Hill is our favorite restaurant in Tahoe City, and we make a point of coming (sometimes more than once) when we are here. Location is great, with a beautiful lake view - inside or outside, the ambience is wonderful. Service is great - while we only come several times a year, the team (including the owner Alex) makes a point of remembering us and saying hello. Food - the menu changes seasonally, and we've always had wonderful food. I am pescatarian, and there are always several choices (including fully vegetarian or vegan options). This past visit, my husband had the steak, my son enjoyed the venison, and I had a lovely halibut dish - all very creatively prepared and flavorful. One note - they serve beer and wine, no hard alcohol. The wine list is very good, and wines are reasonably priced for a restaurant. Highly recommend! During busy times, be sure to make a reservation well in advance!“

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

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

“Southern fried chicken sandwich was great. Anja made our experience over-the-top. We learned of a pet loss as soon as we ordered. Her kindness and compassion are appreciated and will always be in our hearts. She is a beautiful soul ❤️“

“Best patio in Lake Tahoe! It helps that the drinks and food are always fantastic. But also the service, we had a couple of little ones with us that ended up spilling a glass of water early in the meal. A complete accident but the manager reacted with urgency to get us dried off, a new glass of water and replaced the kids activity book before any tears were shed. Overall a great visit that we ended up going twice during our trip.“

“Awesome experience; great food.“

“Staff was amazing! Server was attentive and fun. Food was fantastic. Great atmosphere.“