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

1867 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

Sep 27, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Californian, Mediterranean, French
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu 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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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

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

1,867 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Wonderful food and experience. Staff was genuinely kind and went above and beyond to ensure we had a lovely evening. Food was top notch!
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jefff
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience4
Very pleasant outdoor dining on a cool eventing overlooking Lake Tahoe. Nice way to end the summer with attentive service, excellent food and beautiful setting.
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OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A delightful meal at Christy Hill. The chef's choice of ingredients was balanced and delicious. Everything was cooked perfectly and wanting more. It was an anniversary meal to remember!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
67 reviews
vip
5.0
67 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautifully prepared food. Service was amazing. A lovely view of the lake and we left full and happy!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always love the food and atmosphere. Great staff and beautiful views of the lake
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JulieH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Did not disappoint. We had (and recommend) the bib lettuce salad, celeriac bisque, scallops and mushroom paperdelle. Improve your chance at a patio railing-side table (still no guarantees) with a phone call a couple weeks in advance, have a party of four and/or a compelling reason for one of the best tables. Leave time for a pre or post meal walk along the lake. Beautiful spot.
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MikeE
Indiana
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
First time at this restaurant and did not disappoint. Service was great, food well prepared, and was a very nice meal. Probably one of the best in the area and would recommend to others for a nice dinner with family or friends.
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EMILYB
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is perhaps the best restaurant I have experienced. Every dish was an explosion of flavor. I had the Moroccan lamb. Tender, juicy, flavorful. The service was exceptional. Expensive but worth every penny! Hands down the best restaurant in Tahoe, at the very least.
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AndreG
San Francisco
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful cuisine and the deck seating was totally fabulous until a little rain cloud decided to let loose! We ran into the restaurant and had to sit at the bar and they did everything they could under the circumstances!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Watched the sun setting at the Sand Bar to great tunes and oysters. Then on to a wonderful dinner of Fig & Burrata salad followed by Day Boat Scallops with Corn Fondue. Service and food were amazing!
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LuLu93546
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful restaurant, with an outstanding view. Service was great and the food was delightful.
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Shaheen
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
An excellent meal with a breathtaking view of Lake Tahoe.
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Claudia
San Francisco
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a special-occasion restaurant with top cuisine, hiding in Tahoe City. It's lovely inside, the service is smooth and accommodating, the wine list is outstanding, and the charcuterie-cheese plate is on an unexpectedly sophisticated yet accessible level. There's a great view of the lake, delicate and vibrant food, and a fun, unstuffy vibe.
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OpenTable Diner
Tahoe
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding as always. Exceptional attention to detail in every way. New owner Alex has a depth of experience in culinary industry which is very apparent. Christy Hill staff are very friendly, welcoming and engaging. Alex and his team truly appreciated our return business and made the third evening dinner in a row very memorable. Exec Chef Luis is very talented and was clever to maintain legacy classics and favorites on the menu. A true treasure to have CH in Tahoe. Jim
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HayS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a treat for our anniversary! Food was amazing, as was the service and of course the view. Will definitely be back
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SteveF
Tahoe
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our go-to anniversary dinner venue, due to every aspect of the dining experience and the quality of the food. Bravo!
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Slicey
San Francisco
55 reviews
vip
4.0
55 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had a lovely anniversary meal. Beautiful view of the lake. It was all very good.
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MF22
San Francisco
357 reviews
vip
5.0
357 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Moroccan lam is the best. Our Bibb salad was big enough to share/- and so delicious! Can’t wait to go back
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant with excellent service, but the food was just meh.
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EliA
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was outstanding, the food delicious, & the wine list extensive! A gem in Lake Tahoe! I was a solo diner! I was given a fabulous table & everyone was friendly! It was my first visit, but it will not be my last.
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ErinG
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a delicious meal with nice wine list and waiter was outstanding. Beautiful setting and not too noisy. Highly recommend.
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JenniferA
Tahoe
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience2
Servicee was great. Small and large meals were outstanding, as always. One of our 2 desserts was very disappointing. It was described as “stone fruit canaloni, but was sliced very under ripe peached on the side of a very hard baked roll of pie crust with alittle cream and less than half dipped in chocolate. Additionally, we wereseated right under a bus station, and our conversation was significantlyimpacted by clattering of silverware and an ongoing personal conversation between 2 staff as they worked at the station. You need a plexiglass barrier between the station and the table on the floor below it. There was a good crowd, and the diners were all happy and enjoying themselves.
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HBD2Me
San Francisco
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server, Janice, was so accomodating, informative and nice to us. The menu choices were limited, but we had a hard time choosing what we wanted to share for my B-Day dinner. Fresh ingredents, attractively presented with innovative flavors in all the dressings and sauces. We will definately come back to se if Janice survives her first full winter at the Lake.
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Burton
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always our favorite restaurant and by far the best at the lake
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AndrewB
Sacramento
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was fabulous. The new chef has elevated what was already a great dining experience in Tahoe. It’s always a treat to have JB make recommendations from his wine list that pair perfectly with the menu. Looking for a great place for dinner in Tahoe City, look no further.
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JohnP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding and the service was even better. I highly recommend it!
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MarkC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dining experience. Great venue to celebrate our anniversary
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gsiokis
Atlanta Metro
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and service last night. Fantastic way to finish our last day Lake Tahoe!
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FayeS
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a great meal there The service was great and the food was outstanding!! I will definitely return for dinner next time we are in town
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MattY
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service. Will definitely be coming back!
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ClarkeH
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, ambiance and service were, and are always exceptional. We were celebrating our 52nd wedding anniversary, so they comped our dessert and coffees. Our favorite Tahoe fine dining eatery.
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CindyLough
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had the Pork Duet for dinner and OMG it was AMAZING. And the bread....oooohhh the bread!!! YUM
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have come to Christy’s for dinner on our last two trips to Tahoe and it always exceeds our expectations. Clear moonlight night across rippling Lake Tahoe waters, it is beautiful to sit outside on the deck and the food is always tremendous! Wait staff is superb as well! I’d like to keep it my little secret, but I think the word is out. Wonderful location for special occasions! Thank you for always making the experience memorable!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Two issues and we’ve eaten here before. Only beer and wine available. Limited menu. Chicken option should be offered. My wife doesn’t eat meat and a organic option would be perfect!
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The4mos
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is hands down the best restaurant in Tahoe; almost makes me want to move there to enjoy it more often! The views, the amazing food and customer service is impeccable!
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Carsten was great! We shared lots of dishes and all of them were unique and delicious!
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JanetP
Sacramento
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Foodie friend recommended this place to us. I have not had a great meal like this in a very long time!! Our meals were absolutely delicious! Caprese salad was out of this world good. Husband loved his pork dinner. I will say, my daughter ordered the pasta dish. It was not good, had no flavor, it was dry. She did not like it. Desserts were amazing. Will definitely be back
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The4mos
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is so wonderful that my daughter and I treated ourselves to dinner there both Thursday and Friday evenings. It rivals Chez Panisse for the quality and creativity and presentation.... and the flavors.... amazing! We enjoyed the most perfectly seared scallops I've ever eaten. The staff's knowledge of wines is excellent and we were so happy we took them up on their recommendations. The chef and kitchen crew are top notch to serve such exquisitely and perfectly prepared and presented gourmet meals.
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PattyS
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our experience was very chill! The staff is awesome! The food wonderful. The timing of food arrival was perfect! We had a marvelous experience ‼️ We love Christy Hill❤️‍🔥‼️
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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 1867 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

Sep 27, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

115 Grove Street, Tahoe City, CA 96145

Additional information

Neighborhood
Tahoe City
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
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

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Popular dishes

Moroccan Spiced Lamb Loin

Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding

Grilled Octopus

Menu

What 1,867 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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