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River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant, Tahoe City, CA

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant

4.5 (1104)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
2285 River Road, Tahoe City, CA 96145

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Located on the banks of the Truckee River between Truckee and Tahoe City, this rustic old Tahoe lodge has been a Tahoe dining favorite for many, many years. Choose between a cozy table in our Alpine Dining Room or along the river in our River View Dining Room. In the summer, dine on our patio that overlooks the river. Enjoy great food and drink that is creative and interesting while being delicious and familiar. The menu changes seasonally to ensure use of the most available sustainable, fresh ingredients.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Sat, Sun 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon 11:00 am–3:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    The River Ranch offers on-site catering for special events, served in our Alpine Dining room for year-round groups up to 35 guests. For large parties or weddings in the warmer months, we can accommodate up to 150 guests on our riverside Patio.
  • Private party facilities
    The River Ranch Alpine Dining Room offers an indoor, year-round space for private dinners, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, family reunions, company parties and holiday festivities for up to 35 seated guests. In the Summer, our spacious riverside Patio can accommodate up to 150 seated guests.
  • Private party contact
    Event Coordinator: (530) 583-4264 ext. 203
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Tahoe City
  • Cross street
    Alpine Meadows Road
  • Parking details
    Complimentary, first-come first-serve
  • Public transit
    Tahoe Area Regional Transit stops at the River Ranch sign.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,104 people are saying

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Great for scenic views

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Contemporary American

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Food

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Ambiance

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Value

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Neighborhood gem

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Great for scenic views

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with its "wonderful ambience" and picturesque views of the Truckee River. Guests praise the "excellent food" and "great service," highlighting dishes like lamb shank, duck breast, and ribeye. Despite occasional service hiccups, the "fun vibe" and diverse menu make it a "highly recommended" spot.
1,104 Reviews
  1. Michael

    California Central Coast5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Been at River Ranch many times over the years. Lovely place with good food. This visit, however, was marred by poor service…maybe a waiter in training. Messed up order so 4 meals were served and we waited another 10 minutes for the fifth order. Went to bar directly to get another drink since he wasn’t around. Asked for ketchup and it came after 10 minutes. He gave us dessert menus but never came to get order so we just paid bill instead. We asked to split bill evenly over two credit cards but instead he ran one card twice (didn’t notice until next day).

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  2. Susan

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner here was wonderful. We sat outside on the patio right next to the river. Our server was terrific. My husband got one of the specials, lamb shank, and I got duck breast. Both were cooked to perfection, and the accompanying sides were delicious. Highly recommend this place!

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  3. Tim

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, but our server was not. She did not tell us about dinner specials, did not ask how I wanted my steak cooked, brought a meat dish when it was ordered vegetarian, and did not ask if we wanted to see the dessert menu. The server that waited on the table next to us did all the things that a server should do. However, the food was fantastic.

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  4. Janina VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing, romantic dinner experience right on the river. Food was impeccable.

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  5. Nicole

    Fresno / San Joaquin Valley4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Will return Rib eye is excellent! Ambiance is wonderful

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  6. Heather

    Los Angeles46 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    For our dinner, the service was very slow (took forever to place our order and to pay the check), but the server herself was very nice and friendly. The food was decent, but we've had much better stroganoff and caesar salad. The atmosphere was lively and fun, and it's conveniently located in the same location as the lodge where we stayed. We also planned on having weekend breakfast there, but the cook never showed up that morning, so we had to go elsewhere.

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  7. Carrie

    Tahoe / Reno Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another memorable evening. Love this restaurant ❤️

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  8. Bob VIP

    Tucson11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The ribeye special was one of the best steaks I have had. There were six of us and the overall option was that RR was surprisingly good. The wine list is short but apparently well chosen. The cab we had had some bottle age on it and was very good, the price reasonable.

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  9. Donna

    Seattle / Eastern Washington5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, imaginative dishes, great service, nice setting along Truckee River

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  10. Madilyn

    California Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My sick twisted boyfriend told me for years that this spot was run down and only sold hot dogs. Imagine HIS surprise and my vindication when I finally followed my intuition and on a whim made a reservation for us. This place is CLASS, with wonderful vegetarian options relative to anything in nearby Tahoe city. Great service, yummy food, and a truly remarkable vibe next to the river. IF YOURE LOOKING FOR A SIGN TO TRY RR THIS IS IT!!!

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FAQs

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (530) 583-4264.

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 1104 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. Tahoe / Reno Area
  4. North Lake Tahoe
  5. Tahoe City

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant

2285 River Road, Tahoe City, CA 96145

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Alpine Meadows Road
  • Neighborhood
    Tahoe City
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Sat, Sun 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon 11:00 am–3:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary, first-come first-serve
  • Public transit
    Tahoe Area Regional Transit stops at the River Ranch sign.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    The River Ranch offers on-site catering for special events, served in our Alpine Dining room for year-round groups up to 35 guests. For large parties or weddings in the warmer months, we can accommodate up to 150 guests on our riverside Patio.
  • Private party facilities
    The River Ranch Alpine Dining Room offers an indoor, year-round space for private dinners, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, family reunions, company parties and holiday festivities for up to 35 seated guests. In the Summer, our spacious riverside Patio can accommodate up to 150 seated guests.
  • Private party contact
    Event Coordinator: (530) 583-4264 ext. 203
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