50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants near Zephyr Cove

“Great food and service. Nice hometown feel.“

“What a great little local joint. The staff are so friendly, the prices are very reasonable, and the food is excellent. We tried appetizers, sushi, and dessert— everything was great. Only 2 minutes from the main part of South Lake. Highly recommend!“

“Enjoyed my breakfast at the restaurant. Chorizo & papas burrito was the best.“

“Quiero aprovechar para recomendarles este excelente restaurante donde la calidad de la comida es muy buena así como el sazón el personal es muy amable y con precios Super justos así que cuando tenga la oportunidad vengan a disfrutar de un buen desayuno una buena comida y también en echarse un buen tequila“

“Absolutely the best new restaurant in Tahoe. Indian American Asian Fusion. A must when visiting and for locals“

“Would recommend going here and also, getting a reservation lol. Hard to show up and wait especially in the evening, as it seems like people will get a table and stay for multiple hours for drinking and hanging out. Super busy restaurant, but with a uniquely friendly atmosphere and staff. I tried the sausage platter and schweinshaxe. The sausages were all delicious and I would recommend to try the game ones as well. The side items they are served with as well as the variety of mustards allowed for plenty of flavor combinations. Not as impressed with the schweinshaxe as it is skinless, so you missed out on the fantastic crunch from the braised shoulder when served in such a way. Flavor-wise, still pretty good. Would recommend to try a draft flight as the beers were all delicious and none worth missing out on. Loved the interior, really feels like a little Bavarian drafthouse.“

“Best empanadas I have ever had in my life. The owner is so kind and the recipes are from his grandmother. Can’t get much more authentic. Great place and location to stop in Tahoe. Please visit Empanash you won’t be disappointed!❤️ Beefed up empanada was my favorite.“

“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.“

“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!!’“

“Food was good. Service exceptional.“

“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.“

“$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“

“Great food and great staff! My new favorite restaurant in SLT“

“Wish I had taken pictures - Had not anticipated how delicious it would be. The crispy artichoke appetizer was a new experience, and loved it. I had the chicken piccata - the best I’ve ever eaten. After seeing these photos of the desserts, I HAVE to go back and have the crème brûlée!“

“This is a good place for breakfast and lunch. However, the service is a bit confusing; they provide black coffee when you sit at the table. We wanted to order breakfast, but the server said, "I am not your server. Let me send you the right person." They simply left us without sending the server or whoever was responsible for taking our order. It was our first time there, so I don't know if this is a common occurrence. Everything else about the place is good.

Vegetarian options: For vegetarians, simply ask the server whether they can make it without meat.

Parking: We visited on Friday, so I'm not sure about the availability on the weekend.“

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

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

“It was our first time here and we were so impressed by the menu! Lots of great options and there’s something for everyone. We had a reservation and were quickly seated. I was pleasantly surprised to see a high chair, kids water cup and wikki stix waiting for our toddler. So thoughtful!

We started with a beer flight and were delighted by the variety of flavors from the Holla Back Heff to the Oktoberfest to the Mexican Chocolate Stout. Of course we had to have an IPA in there too, which was also really tasty!

For an appetizer, we shared the Elote dip which had great flavor and was big enough to share at a table for four. It was the perfect starter to our meal.

I ordered the shoyu ramen with pork belly and was impressed by all the fresh veggies it came with! My almost two year old toddler also loved munching on the julienne carrots and noodles that were cooked to perfection. There was lots of depth to the broth and the pork belly had a nice smokiness that was really delicious!

My husband got the fish and chips, which was a large portion of delicious beer battered rock cod and plenty of crispy fries (which helps when others at the table want to share your meal!). He also ordered a ski bum sour cocktail, made with milk wash bulleit, spiced apple simple syrup, lemon and nutmeg - which was flavorful and the right combination of sweet and sour.

We also ordered the chicken tendys for our son and had enough left over to pack for his lunch the next day.

For dessert, we had the chocolate cheesecake and key-lime pie. Both were yummy and felt like the perfect way to end our meal.

Overall, we loved ambiance of the restaurant and the service was exceptional. Definitely a family friendly atmosphere and will surely be our new go-to spot when in Tahoe.“

“My friend and I stopped in for a drink at the bar right after getting in from Chicago and were given the warmest welcome. The bartender Shane was more than amazing! Best espresso martini I've ever had, and that's saying something. Would highly recommend a stop at the bar, 11/10!“

“This place was way better than I expected! Jason was awesome and the Mac n cheese was killer. The ribs were just alright but the pulled pork sandwich was amazing and so was the pizza. We will definitely be coming back since this was open late and was an overall pleasant experience!“

“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.“

“Maria's was fantastic to work with and the food was wonderful. I lined up a fajita take out order for 14 people, for a wedding family dinner party. The communication was wonderful, no issues and the food was awesome. The quantity of food was more than we expected which made great leftovers.
Highly recommend.“

“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.“

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

“With reservations the wait was about 5-10 minutes. Beautiful dining area. The food was good. Wait time from order to table about 25 minutes. Sever was friendly. Coffee cup and water glasses sat empty for 15-20 minutes. Not terrible but needs a few tweaks for me to give an outstanding rating.“

“Always consistently great food, every time!“

“Perfect and we are very picky especially for the price!“

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

“I've had the pleasure of dining at the Oyster Bar twice now, and it continues to impress. Their House Pan Roast is a must-try. This hearty dish is packed with fresh seafood, bathed in a rich tomato cream sauce, and served with fluffy dinner rolls perfect for soaking up every last drop. Pro tip: Add sausage to your pan roast for an extra flavor boost!

While the food is exceptional, be prepared for potential crowds, especially during peak dining hours. To avoid long waits, consider visiting earlier in the day or sending a designated line-holder while everyone else tries their luck at the slots next to the line.“

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

“love this place, service is awesome drinks are great. love Reno and Lucky Beaver“

“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.“

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

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

“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 is a fun, family-friendly, dog-friendly place, with an ever-changing selection of fine beers brewed right on site. Seating inside and out.
They have a weekly trivia contest, and sometimes sponsor special events with outside food vendors and various expert artists and craftspeople.“

“Absolutely delicious authentic Mexicano food 1000/10 would recommend, worth every cent. Delicious, fresh ingredients, beautiful atmosphere, wonderful staff and great food. If you’re looking for some good Mexican food and big portions! I’d definitely recommend this place“

“Our meal was very good and the service was awesome. The views can’t be beat!“

“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.“

“A simple diner with the best breakfast on Lake Tahoe! Filling and delicious options of all kinds on their menu with good coffee they just keep pouring. We don't often revisit a restaurant on vacation (we like to explore new options), but made an exception for The Red Hut. Highly recommend!“

“Thank you Kim and Elyse, we enjoyed visiting and tasting tequila. We appreciate your time and knowledge!“

“Great food, service and restaurant.“

“Being a vegan in Tahoe is tough. I’m so happy I found this place. Great service and so many vegan options. We got the Rama tofu and Tom ka soup. I’ve been to many restaurants that aren’t able to make Tom ka vegan but Thai on Ski Run was!“

“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.“

“Great local pizza place. We ordered a supreme and cheese pizza and a Caesar salad. We got our order to go and they were fast and the quality of the pizza was good. The lettuce on the Caesar salad was wilted and seemed like it had been sitting in the heat which may have just been us getting it for takeout. The dressing on the salad seemed homemade and we enjoyed it.“

“Always satisfied when my Family comes here!“

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

“We had a wonderful time at this establishment that is popular with the locals. Our bartender, Christine, was very knowledgeable about the area and provided us with excellent recommendations for places to ride, eat, and experience the beauty of the region.
We returned twice more for late-night cocktails, and Josh also proved to be an exceptional bartender and the food was GOOD!
Thanks for the wonderful time!“