Restaurants near Crystal Bay

“My husband and I were served the best meal we have ever had. The food, service, ambiance and even the Frank Sanatra playing was perfect. We loved the entire staff. The chef came out to say hello and was so pleasant. We immediately told all our friends and Crysral Bay Steak and Lobster is our number 1 restaurant from now on. Thank you for a great experience! See you soon.”

“Thania’s juice bar has healthy juices, great Mexican inspired dishes, and dope remedies for all sorts of ailments. But the best part is….. THANIA!!! She and her staff give a great experience. She answers questions, makes suggestions, and does everything with kindness and grace. Come for the juice, stay for the positivity.”

“Every little detail of Sylva is planned to perfection! The food is exceptionally delicious, with really creative flavors. The service also- so on it, so knowledgeable and genuinely enjoyable. This is our new favorite!!! A total culinary gem! 💎”

“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. 🍽️🧑🏽‍🍳👑🌊🌲”

“A great place to eat, food excellent as well as service.
Reservations a must.
Would go again when we are in the area.
Highly recommend.”

“Best affordable option in Truckee!”

“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 :)”

“Today I visited the Smoke Door Sanryo for lunch with my friend Isao Yoshikawa, the father of the new chef Kosuke Yoshikawa. All I can say is this was a truly wonderful experience with each course in the set lunch menu delivering uniquely superb taste that was delicately balanced with sauces that were extremely delicious. This is fine dining that shouldn’t be missed if you’re in the Kings Beach area of Lake Tahoe.”

“Went here before a show for the Shakespeare festival. There is a small parking lot here and you walk into the mall area. They have a dining area mainly around the outside of the restaurant. The Korean chicken here is excellent. We got the Angel sauce with 7 tenders. They said they can split the sauces for an extra charge. We decided to just share the same one. The pieces are huge so don't over order sides. We got the pickled radish and the onion rings. It was the perfect amount for 2 people. I lived in LA for 17 years and this is THE BEST KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN I HAVE HAD IN MY LIFE. They cook it perfectly--crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Best to eat it ASAP. We have had it take out a previous time and dining in when you can is optimal. They also serve Asian beers and a large selection of soju! This is the one place we always are sure to make time to stop at whenever we visit Incline.”

“The food was good overall, but it fell short of expectations. I love the eclectic combinations, and the ingredients were high quality. The scallops and Mac n cheese were elite. The tuna tartare and ribs were very good. The halibut and butter lettuce salad were ordinary. The cookies and cream sandwiches were offensive given the level of the restaurant. It felt like something out of a grocery carton, and ultimately pushed me to give a 4-rating.

Beyond the food, the service and ambience were very good.”

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

“Located on the main drag through town with some outdoor and indoor seating. These were some of the largest portion tacos I’ve ever had. I had a chicken and a carne asada and my wife had the carnitas and a pork taco. We traded tastings and could not decide which was best. All were great. And the servers helped point us to other great places they liked to eat locally.”

“Amazing food and view highly recommend”

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

“Let me first begin by saying the waitstaff is incredibly kind, attentive, and friendly. Furthermore, the atmosphere—outside in particular—is just lovely, especially when they have live music; it’s set amidst the Truckee River with heat lamps and a fire pit to keep you toasty and this gem is easily accessible from a bike path no less. Should you order the Strawberry Shortcake, it is enormous and delicious. For these reasons alone, the River Grill should receive 5 stars. The reasons it does not, though they won’t dissuade me from returning, are to follow. I ordered the Grape Martini—unique, intriguing, and my waitstaff gave it a good name. It was good I must say, but it, as one could expect but at the same time not really think to, tastes exactly like grape juice. I did initially have to send it back because it came garnished with cranberries (of which I am allergic) instead of frozen grapes as advertised. You could imagine my chuckle when I watched my waiter, from afar at my table, present it to the hostess and I watched her fish one of the cranberries out of the drink, plop it in her mouth, and hurry away disgusted. They remade my drink which was kind of them but it did take acquiring the taste to not think of Arthur on a Juicy Juice carton. For dinner I ordered the Beef Tenderloin—the asparagus was amazing, the whipped (mashed) potatoes were yummy especially with the Demi Glaze, and the beef itself was good but more on the medium-well side when ordered medium which is kind of getting into semantics I know, however, it was a little dry. I also ordered the Truckee Sourdough but it never came despite being charged for it until brought to attention. For a 20-something who doesn’t have $100 to spend on a fancy dinner often, this combination can feel a little disappointing. Should I have the opportunity to, I would come back to River Grill because it, overall, was a lovely evening.”

“Coffee Kayaks Karma all here.”

“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!!”

“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!”

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

“My favorite pizza place, bar none. Favorite pie: the Shire (with added bell peppers!) So very, very good. First time with delivery (I usually dine in -- they are incredibly nice people) and it reheated beautifully.”

“Best food we’ve eaten in Tahoe area. It’s a lil cafe inside a lil grocery store. We stopped in for lunch on a bike ride. The Thai udon soup and chocolate chip cookies are my favs so far. The salads in the fridge and homemade bread look amazing. Really sweet, helpful service. We ate outside at shaded tables. Will def be back.”

“So happy to have tasty sushi in town. Everything we had here was delicious. Service was great and food was delicious.”

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

“Had to drive from Truckee to Stateline and back today and I forgot my lunch. Ended up walking into this place needing some food and it was full of women and they have a veggie burger on the menu for under $10. LOVE. 🥰🥰🥰”

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

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

“The food is exceptional, try the Halibut, you will love it! Joey did a wonderful job and the entrire staff is very welcoming and helpful. Perfect place to kick back and have a delicious meal and/or a cocktail.”

“Best coffee and croissants! A+!”

“Delicious iced chai lattes, kid friendly options, and wonderful employees!!”

“This is THE locals bar in Incline Village. Everyone knew everybody, I met a local author, there were dogs and really good vibes. Brian does a great job behind the bar and is really friendly!”