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Christy Hill, Tahoe City, CA

Christy Hill

4.7 (2315)
$50 and over
Californian
115 Grove Street, Tahoe City, CA 96145

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Mediterranean, French
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 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

  • Fourth of July Prix Fixe Dinner

    $126.00 - $150.00 per person

    Jul 4, 2025 only
    Christy Hill is excited to offer a Prix Fixe menu for the Fourth of July! Tahoe City is again featuring a magnificent firework display over the lake and Christy Hill is your front row seat to Lake Tahoe and celebrating our Nation's special holiday. The Prix Fixe menu will be the only menu offered on this night and will be available in three locations, Inside the Dining Room, on the Terrace, and in the Sandbar. Chef Luis Vallin will be featuring a Four Course menu for the first seating and a Six Course Menu for the second seating. Our Wine Director JB, features perfectly paired wines to match ever course with the optional add on wine pairing. Live Brazilian Jazz Duet, Emily Ramey and Todd Holway, providing breezy jazzy tunes to compliment the elegant experience. Christy Hill is the quintessential summertime dining on the lake experience perfect to celebrate this magnificent event. We hope to see you there!

Menu

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What 2,315 people are saying

Christy Hill 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 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

    Best Value

  • 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

    Innovative

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Healthy

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Hot spot

  • 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Christy Hill offers an outstanding dining experience with "stunning views of Lake Tahoe" and a "fantastic tasting menu". The ambiance is intimate yet celebratory, with dishes that are "exceptional and beautifully presented". Service is "welcoming and attentive", making it a top choice for special occasions or a memorable evening out.
2,315 Reviews

  1. Tony

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Different from the other times I’ve visited, seemed more of a family night. Wine is great as always. Overall experience, very nice.

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  2. Frank VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area29 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The view, whether sitting inside or out is amazing. The duck was very good. The wine list contains mostly blended wines but doesn't inform you what the varietal blend is or the year of production. The waiter couldn't tell us and the wine we chose was disappointing. A special ocassion place.

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  3. Shannon

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a party of 4, and were placed at a table outside with a very scenic view. Ambiance was very nice. I'd researched quite a lot, but the wine list was far more extensive than I realized and the menu actually a bit more brief. The fish and duck were fabulous. As was the wine. This must be the best spot for dinner in Tahoe City. If you can get in I'd recommend it. It is very nice.

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  4. Dayton

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite restaurant in the Lake Tahoe area. Everything about it is outstanding. We've been coming to Christy Hill for over 15 years and It has never disappointed.

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  5. William

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our 45th. anniversary and we really enjoyed the entire experience. The wait staff did everything they could to make our experience amazing. We ordered off of the tasting menu and it was amazing. The multiple courses were perfectly spaced out and we never felt rushed which was very important to us. The view of Lake Tahoe was pretty nice as well.

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  6. richard VIP

    New York City34 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very unhappy with the food Lovely venue decent service expensive and very poor value ($48 for 8 small agnolotti with no flavor) $10 bread service - bread not fresh Salads - large but flavorless and uninspired dressing Halibut very dry and bland sauce with almost no sides ( no rice no potato nothing but tablespoon of vegetable medley ) Really disappointed with the chef For Tahoe one doesn’t expect fantastic gourmet food but this was just plain bad - pretentious and not well executed

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  7. Roy VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and ambience is great with the view of the lake. Highly recommend it

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  8. Caroline VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant! The location and views of Lake Tahoe are amazing. We had the prix fix menu with wine pairings. Absolutely delicious! Interesting and fresh courses presented in a beautiful way. Service outstanding. The owner makes you feel welcome and special!

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  9. bill VIP

    Adelaide6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The meals were amazing and the service was great as well. Would have been a great meal, even if we hadn’t been overlooking like Tahoe the entire time.

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  10. Ryan

    St. Louis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is not an exaggeration to say this is maybe the best meal I’ve had in my life. Get that hanger steak, it’s worth the price. Also that bread pudding is real good. We sat on the back porch, and it couldn’t have been better.

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FAQs

Christy Hill is rated 4.7 stars by 2315 OpenTable diners.

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

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Christy Hill

115 Grove Street, Tahoe City, CA 96145

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Tahoe City
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 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

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