Christy Hill

Name: Christy Hill
Address: 115 Grove Street, Tahoe City, CA, United States, 96145
Telephone: (530) 583-8551
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1912 Reviews

$50 and over

Californian

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A memorable dining experience awaits you as you enter the Christy Hill Restaurant in the center of Tahoe City. The restaurant sits on the shoreline of Lake Tahoe on an elevated embankment offering diners a panoramic vista. The intimate setting offers guests a view that is only upstaged by the cuisine, wine and service. Spectacular sunsets that can be seen from every table is just one of the many reasons that Christy Hill was voted "Most Romantic Restaurant" and "North Lake Tahoe's Iconic Restaurants with World-Class Views" by the San Francisco Chronicle.

Executive Chef, Luis Vallin, focuses on sustainability and innovation, supporting local merchants and farmers. The thoughtful and playful menu pays homage to the tradition of Christy Hill while continuing to uplift and propel the cuisine and restaurant into exciting new territory.

The Sandbar, our lakefront lounge is open Wednesday through Sunday from 1:00 pm - 8:30 pm and enjoy live acoustic music each Wednesday & Thursday night!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Mediterranean, French
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(530) 583-8551
Website
http://www.christyhill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Luis Vallin

Location
115 Grove Street, Tahoe City, CA 96145
Neighborhood
Tahoe City
Parking details
Street parking or lot in front of the restaurant available.
Public transit
Bus stop available right across the street.
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

New Years Eve 2024 - Seating One
$125.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us for an elegant evening of fine dining, exceptional wines, and impeccable service to welcome the New Year! Our warm and inviting atmosphere will create a memorable experience for all of your loved ones, filled with joy, smiles and laughter. New friends will leave feeling nurtured as everyone finds their way into becoming a part of the Christy Hill family. The first seating New Years Eve event is a six course Pre-Fixe menu crafted at the helm of our Executive Chef, Luis Vallin and Sous Chef Kyle Key and our talented culinary team. A wine pairing option for this menu is also available for $50. Seating One Pre-Fixe Menu Price: $125/person, plus tax and gratuity
New Years Eve - Seating Two
$175.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us for an elegant evening of fine dining, exceptional wines, and impeccable service to welcome the New Year! Our warm and inviting atmosphere will create a memorable experience for all of your loved ones, filled with joy, smiles and laughter. New friends will leave feeling nurtured as everyone finds their way into becoming a part of the Christy Hill family. The second seating New Years Eve event is an eight course Pre-Fixe menu crafted at the helm of our Executive Chef, Luis Vallin and Sous Chef Kyle Key and our talented culinary team. A wine pairing option for this menu is also available for $65. This experience is accompanied by live music. Seating Two Pre-Fixe Menu Price: $175/person, plus tax and gratuity

Popular dishes

What 1,912 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tahoe / Reno Area
Best Overall
Tahoe / Reno Area
Best Food
Tahoe / Reno Area
Best Service
Tahoe / Reno Area
Best Ambiance
Tahoe / Reno Area
Great for fine wines
Tahoe / Reno Area
Romantic
Tahoe / Reno Area
Great for scenic views
North Lake Tahoe
Best Overall
North Lake Tahoe
Best Food
North Lake Tahoe
Best Service
North Lake Tahoe
Best Ambiance
North Lake Tahoe
Best Value
North Lake Tahoe
Healthy
North Lake Tahoe
Great for fine wines
North Lake Tahoe
Great for outdoor dining
North Lake Tahoe
Romantic
North Lake Tahoe
Great for scenic views
North Lake Tahoe
Good for special occasions
North Lake Tahoe
Most Booked

1,912 Reviews

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Local
Tahoe
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Once again, Carlton and Christina took great care of us! Food was awesome and it nice that it was a bit of a slower night. Kinda a shoulder "season"..... :-)
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely family dinner. Scallops are amazing and great wine selection!
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MatthewR
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were lucky enough to find this restaurant through open table. It was difficult to choose what to eat, with every item offering something special. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and helpful in narrowing it down for us and we weren't dissappointed. The pork chop and black cod were delicious. We will have to go back to nom our way through this menu.
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LauraF
Sacramento
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Christy Hill remains our favorite restaurant and n the greater Tahoe area. The food is seasonal and delicious, the wine list is excellent, and the service is friendly and attentive. The location is great, with a beautiful view of the lake, even in the winter. I am pescatarian, and there are always several good options, including vegetarian options. We come back every time we are in town, and love it even more!
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Jerry
San Francisco
96 reviews
vip
5.0
96 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fantastic as was the service and ambiance. Really would be nice if they had a liquor license. Also candles on the table should be in a housing so the flame is below the rim- 1 menu caught fire
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Douglas
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The Christy Hill locals/family dinner was fantastic. Aaron our server was great, and it was nice to meet Alex and thank him for a wonderful experience.
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BibyX
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Christy Hill always been one of our favorite restaurant in Town. The million dollar view, the outside firepits and atmosphere all fits well. We've been going there since the beginning of times and my husband parents started the original one back at Olympic Valley and ren it for 30 years. We keep coming back and now with the new owners looking forward to have more of the cuisine get changed up a bit and to have more local, family style options. Good luck to the new owners and looking forward to return soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Well the value probably isn’t accurate as it was a special event to show appreciation for locals but everything was wonderful
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SallyH
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hi Alex, Absolutely a fabulous Family Meal🥰 And Tim was amazing as well🌺 Sally
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JoeDine
San Francisco
137 reviews
vip
5.0
137 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This local nights was incredible. All of the food items were outstanding. And the wine specials were great. Our server, Tim, was extremely attentive and knowledgeable and handled all of our special requests with much caring. This was a special and memorable night for us.
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JenniferH
Greater Boston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was a great meal and dining experience, as always.
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JoeDine
San Francisco
137 reviews
vip
5.0
137 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Christy Hill is our favorite restaurant in the Tahoe area and it once again did not disappoint. The food was great. Our server, Carsten, was super and very knowledgeable. And the view is spectacular.
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ChristineR
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband & I go to Christy Hill every time we’re visiting Tahoe. Last time we had our daughter with us. This time we have our son. Now they both know why their parents love Christy Hill. We were not disappointed. Thank you
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NatalieG
San Francisco
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Consistently excellent upscale food in the beautiful Tahoe setting.
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RustyH
Tahoe
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thanks for another memorable evening. Chicken pate, fig arugula salad, duck were Devine shared with my love. His birthday dessert and a crisp sauterne topped it off.
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Gabby
Tahoe
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice views, noisy. There were quite a few 6 tops this night who were very noisy for such a small space. Perhaps consider moving them to one end and putting 2 and 4 tops at the other Or fewer tables to create more space. A request to replace water glasses with lipstick should not be questioned by the waiter. Also carpets reeaallly need to be replaced.
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great restaurant but very noisy when tables are full. Hard to have a conversation without talking loudly and leaning into the table to hear other’s responses
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ScottD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Sunday night dinner included pork chop, scallops, hamachi crudo, and burrata salad-all very good, as well as the service. The canoli was OK. Overall, very good! It is a bit pricey, but in line with all the other upper end dining establishments in the area.
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A101
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thanks for a delicious dinner with a spectacular view of the lake !
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LaurenH
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious, beautiful food and our server Tim was very helpful in selecting a wine that went well. We were blown away by the pork duet.
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KathyB
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite restaurant! The duck mole was phenomenal!
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jocelyns
Phoenix
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious! What a great addition to our town. Might be the best meal we have had in years. Cheers to the new owners and chef.
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Jimmygoat
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was and service were amazing. Thank you Tim and staff at Christy Hill for a delicious and memorable evening!
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queenie
Tahoe
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Dr. STEVEN KARR ENJOYED tHANK YOU aLEX FOR THE PHONE CONNECTION
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Claire
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Christy Hill delivers every time- love it here. Incredible views, solid & consistent menu and the service is always a top notch blend of relaxed, yet high touch. Best wine list on the lake and Carsten, their sommelier, helped us land on two bottles of wine that we loved despite all having pretty different preferences is wine.
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DinerInDisguise
San Francisco
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was wonderful. The staff very friendly and attentive as well. First time there and definitely will go back.
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melissac
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a lovely experience! Thank you!! Excellent service and atmosphere!
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AmyB
San Francisco
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a lovely evening with stellar service bringing new and favorite gourmet dishes. The intimate setting on the lake is Tahoe at its best!
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david
San Francisco
58 reviews
vip
4.0
58 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
We did not like our appetizers too much , the chicken pate and the fig salad. The pate was ok but we did not like the presentation. Fig salad was just ok. However the scallops were very good, if only there scallops . Nice blend of flavors of the scallops, salty pork belly and sweet corn. For the price, at least 4 scallops should be served. The lamb loin was tasty if a bit undercooked for my taste. I requested medium and it was medium rare. The chocolate croissant bread pudding was very good. It’s a nice room. Service was good after a bit of a mishap on table selection.
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JacquelineB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great for a special occasion. Delicious food and beautiful view.
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StephanieN
Northern MI
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff was very attentive and courteous. The food was outstanding! Beautiful presentation and so delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
Tahoe
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Love the view and the intimate atmosphere. They have to keep the door closed though to keep the files away
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andreww
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it, food is amazing, ambiance is lovely. Highly recommend
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TruckeeAdventurer
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great selection of small plates and mains. Something for everyone and all we ordered was delicious.
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MilicaB
San Francisco
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been to Christy Hill many times and they always do an excellent job. This time we had all of small plates and loved them all! Service was also great! I would highly recommend this restaurant. It is the best one in North Tahoe area. And not to forget that spectacular view they have!
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AnnaMartha
Denver
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2023
overall3food5service5ambience5
The food and the sever were spectacular! The chef even modified for my allergy. The view was perfect! This is a very small restaurant and honestly we should have left the minute we arrived because there was a large table in the middle and they were so LOUD. We couldn’t hear each other across the table. Everyone there was leaning toward each other across the tables to hear. The people at the middle table were yelling over each other to be heard and laughing loud ridiculous laughs constantly. It seemed they had been over-served (wine). It was like trying to enjoy an expensive meal in a loud bar. It honestly ruined everything.
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Annie
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
One of the best places for a delicious meal served by professional and friendly staff in beautiful lake view setting.
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EmilyS
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Worth it every time. Great service and the food is always amazing.
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Naat
San Francisco
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Wonderful dinner. The view is amazing, the service really excellent and the food very good! We have been back multiple times for special occasions. it's pricy but a really lovely experience!
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PatrickR
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal food and beautifully presented! Absolutely delicious! Beautiful site overlooking Lake Tahoe! Only limitation was not a full bar but they had a nice wine and beer list.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Christy Hill is rated 4.8 stars by 1912 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

115 Grove Street, Tahoe City, CA 96145

Additional information

Neighborhood
Tahoe City
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Mediterranean, French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street parking or lot in front of the restaurant available.
Public transit
Bus stop available right across the street.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Luis Vallin
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.christyhill.com/
Phone number
(530) 583-8551

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Christy Hill

Make a reservation

Additional information

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Experiences

New Years Eve 2024 - Seating One

New Years Eve - Seating Two

Popular dishes

Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding

Moroccan Spiced Lamb Loin

Grilled Octopus

Menu

What 1,912 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

How is Christy Hill restaurant rated?

Is Christy Hill currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

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