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1. Christy Hill
4.9
Exceptional(2231)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Tahoe City
Booked 10 times today
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.
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2. Jake's on the Lake
4.6
Exceptional(561)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Tahoe City
Jake’s On The Lake is the ultimate waterfront dining experience in Lake Tahoe! Soak in spectacular views of the lake and enjoy a flavorsome meal while we treat you to our warm “Mountain Aloha” hospitality. Family owned and operated since 1978 our menu is inspired by Californian and Hawaiian flavors and features the freshest possible, locally-sourced seafood, grass-fed meats, and seasonal produce. We look forward to welcoming you soon!
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3. River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1066)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Tahoe City
Booked 9 times today
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.
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4. Gar Woods Grill and Pier Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4744)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Carnelian Bay
Booked 77 times today
For 36 years Gar Woods Grill and Pier has been the premier waterfront dining destination in North Lake Tahoe. Floor-to-ceiling windows, large deck and balconies provide breath-taking views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierras. Gar Woods Grill and Pier is an upscale casual restaurant that accommodates groups of 160 just as easily as groups of two. Our Chef has created a menu highlighting California cuisine, hand cut steaks and fresh Pacific seafood, served in a fun-in-the-sun atmosphere. The wine list is a collection of best-known California vintners featuring more than a dozen wines by the glass. Enjoy the waterfront deck while sipping on Gar Woods world famous Wet Woody®. With nearly four million sold, you will be in good company! Or thaw out with a Warm Woody or a Heavenly Bottom. Lake Tahoe sunsets are our specialty. Service dogs/bunnies/parrots welcome- with appropriate credentials under the ADA.
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5. Sunnyside
4.4
Awesome(1674)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Tahoe City
Booked 8 times today
We will be hosting a wedding on Sunday, January 14, 2024 and will be accepting walk-ins only at our Mountainside Bar. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you! Welcome! We are open for lakeside dining. Visit our website for the latest Sunnyside Restaurant and Lodge updates! This iconic lakeside lodge and restaurant is the ideal Tahoe getaway. With a charming lakeside hotel, fantastic food and a panoramic lake view, it is nothing short of a magical mountain experience. It’s everything you hoped Tahoe would be and more, from the mouthwatering cuisine to the largest seasonal lakeside deck in all of Tahoe. With community farmer’s markets, a lakeside bike path and some of the best ski resorts in California, life on the lake never gets boring. There’s always something fun and exciting for the entire family at Sunnyside.

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  • BarryVIP
    Tahoe / Reno Area •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    It’s a great team at Christy Hill make the entire experience an absolute delight!!
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    Christy HillPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Tahoe City
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    4.9
  • jenniferVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •65 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We have recently discovered Sunnyside and are making it our "Home Away From Kitchen" place. We love the rustic, casual interior. Stephanie, who has been our server twice, is warm, accommodating and oh so competent. We will always ask for her. My WA state Cab was really nice and my husband enjoyed his beer. He had the Caesar, which came with the anchvies that he requested. Great dressing! I had the Buddha Bowl with salmon, which I may order every time for the rest of my lift. The vegetables are roasted so nicely, and the pickled vegetables have a great crunch and flavor. He had the Yak Bolognese. It was flavorful with big papparadelle and plenty of parmesan. He would have liked bigger chunks of meat, like a stew, but that is not a bolognese. We didn't have dessert but saw an enormous piece of delicious looking cake go by. Love this place!
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    SunnysidePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Tahoe City
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    4.4
  • Danny
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 12, 2025
    Great restaurant. My wife was a little disappointed with her meal and the service wasn't its usual great service. We have been here many times and definitely will be back.
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    Gar Woods Grill and Pier RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Californian• Carnelian Bay
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    4.6
  • Rich
    Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 12, 2025
    A Perfect Spot to Celebrate Laura and I celebrated our 13th anniversary at River Ranch, and it couldn’t have been better. Our server was incredibly kind, congratulating us on the occasion, and they seated us at a cozy table by the fireplace—exactly what I’d requested. The service was great, the food was excellent, and after dinner, we had a glass of wine in the bar, sitting at the same table where we’d had one of our first dates. That was a pretty special way to mark the evening. We’ve always loved the old-school charm of River Ranch Lodge. There’s something about the warm, lived-in feel of a classic ski lodge that makes you want to stick around a little longer. Thanks to the wonderful staff for making our anniversary feel easy and memorable.
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    River Ranch Lodge & RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Tahoe City
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    4.7
  • JaimeVIP
    Hawaii •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 8, 2025
    The staff was very welcoming! They told my husband and I have fun things to do with our dog in the area. We will definitely be back!
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    Jake's on the LakePrice: Expensive• Californian• Tahoe City
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    4.6

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