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Gar Woods Grill and Pier Restaurant, Carnelian Bay, CA

Gar Woods Grill and Pier Restaurant

4.7
4.7
3893 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
Currently seating on the beautiful lake view deck under Tahoe sunshine or ample cover of heat lamps and umbrellas. Please dress warm!
For 34 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 over three 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.

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2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 53 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Californian, Seafood, Steak

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch (Mon - Fri) 11:30 am - 5:00 pm (Sat & Sun) 11:30 am - 5:00 pm Brunch menu served Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 am -3:00 pm Dinner (Sun - Thurs) 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm (Fri & Sat) 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Easter - buffet brunch served from 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Thanksgiving- dinner served 1:00 - 9:00 pm Christmas Eve- 11:30 am - 9:30 pm, dinner starts at 5:00 pm Christmas Day- 11:30 am - 10:00 pm, dinner starts at 5:00 pm Bar The bar is open during lunch and dinner hours and never closes before 12:00 pm (Sun - Thurs) and 1:00 am (Fri & Sat)

  • Phone number

    (530) 546-3366

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Dean Lennon

  • Private party facilities

    Private party space available for groups of 15 guests up to 450 guests. Gar Woods Grill & Pier is available to close for private functions.

  • Private party contact

    Amy Grigsby: (530) 546-3366

  • Neighborhood

    Carnelian Bay

  • Cross street

    Front and Center

  • Parking details

    Plenty of complimentary on-site parking. Visit by boat in spring, summer and fall and enjoy our complimentary valet boat parking, or dock at our handicap accessible, deep water 130 foot pier.

  • Public transit

    All local bus lines drop off and pick up in front of Gar Woods Grill & Pier

  • Entertainment

    Rustler's MoonSteve and TomAcoustic Guitar Duo8:00pm-11:00pmFriday and Saturday Evenings70's through Today

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,893 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Most Booked

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Overall

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Food

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Service

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Ambiance

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Great for outdoor dining

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Great for scenic views

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Good for special occasions

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Lively

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Most Booked

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The lake view and sugary cocktails never disappoint.
  2. RussellD

    Las Vegas

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and great food! You can not beat the lake views and the wet woodies are amazing!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service from hostess and waitress. Food and drinks were great.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    Overall the food was good. There was a fee added to our bill for not buying alcoholic drinks although we had ordered espresso martinis throughout our meal. I would say that our server was forgetful and inattentive.
  5. Tketzz

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time here and loved it the second time even more. The ambiance is amazing sitting outside facing Lake Tahoe with snow covered trees and that crisp mountain air. Perfection. Clams were delicious and love the Asiago garlic bread, teriyaki salmon salad was fresh and delicious, blackened fish tacos so good; delicious coconut shrimp, not over cooked which I feel many places do, and with a beautiful sauce. what more could you want. Could stay here forever 🤍
  6. Topher

    Denver

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friends first time Martin is the best waiter we ever had!
  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food and service!
  8. RyanC

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite place.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    dope people, dope food, dope atmosphere, would deffo come back fasho
  10. BillG

    Tahoe

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great, food fantastic, can’t beat the view & Torrey is great!!
  11. FoodieNinja117

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were here celebrating our parents’ 35th wedding anniversary. Jen was our waitress and made sure we were taken care of, including a dessert surprise at the end. Food was fantastic! We’ll be back in the future!
  12. JerryC

    Tahoe

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The total experience was not up to Garwood's usual excellence.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Gar Woods!
  14. MorganV

    Tahoe

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    The view was absolutely beautiful. Food was wayyyy over priced for what you get. I got a filet and it had no flavor what so ever. Would not recommend for a date night or special occasion.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our wait (JR sp?) was so sweet and very accommodating for our large party! The ambiance with the sunset over the lake was beautiful and we enjoyed venturing on the pier. Great food and drinks with a fun mountain town vibe to it!
  16. Arielle

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Always a good time with great service!
  17. LosBeddingfield

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great view!! Great food.
  18. SuzanneK

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing meal and dessert. Waiter was very accommodating and knowledgeable
  19. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Way too expensive for what it is
  20. BrionR

    Cincinnati

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great restaurant all around. Not sure I would go back as parking lot is very small. Took us 10 min of driving around in a circle to finally find a spot. Once inside I could see why the lot was so insufficient - lots of people. Restaurant was LOUD. Hard to hear my wife sitting across small table from me. Restaurant and bathrooms were clean. Servers were very nice and personable. Food presentation was great. Everything we ordered tasted as expected - great. The dessert menu looked great but no chocolate alternatives. Would go back but not on a Friday night.
  21. normgracer

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Great waitress. I think Taylor.
  22. SunshineMomma

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great food! Got seated 30 minutes after our reservation. Inside booth was so loud even my teenager complained of the noise. Summer deck eating is the best season to dine here!
  23. jenniferanne

    Tahoe

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are regulars at Gar Woods, love it! Would recommend it highly!
  24. JohnL

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    the food and service were outstanding - we would definitely go again
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Great service
  26. JamesQ

    San Francisco

    31 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience2
    I have always loved Gar Woods; however, our most recent visit was great service but so so entrees bringing down great appetizers and desert. Considering the cost I was disappointed in the experience.
  27. Shawn

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been here multiple times. The food and service was amazing. Another great experience.
  28. EQrxJz

    Mexico City

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The food menu is limited, but don't let that stop you because everything is delicious, and the service is outstanding!
  29. Mike

    Seattle

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    New Years dinner was great as was service from Isabella. We had prime rib and Spanish Taritelli. The peppermint ice cream with hot fudge topped off an all around good experience. Always a treat to eat at Garwoods!
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Dinner was good but the menu hasn't changed in years, most food is just OK, and prices are high and rising. Service was just good enough and it was pretty noisy. We loved coming here but a little less with every visit unfortunately
  31. CiarraR

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place! Love the staff!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience1
    Way too loud and chaotic service. Waiters were running around. Food was pretty good. Nothing special and expensive!
  33. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome service and food
  34. EirvinK

    San Francisco

    33 reviews

    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience2
    It was very busy and it took a long time to put in our order. Once ordered, the food came very quickly and was very good.
  35. YvonneA

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I brought friends to dine there, we loved sitting upstairs, it was very crowded. Service and food was still fabulous. Love the view and will continue to dine there when I am in town.
  36. Chicago2

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service is always amazing at Gar Woods and the food is excellent. The lake views are spectacular, even in the winter. Our family has been eating at this exceptionally well run restaurant for years and will continue to do so.
  37. BillO

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Situated on the shore with a pier. Upstairs dining room has expansive bay windows to view the lake. Entrees were pretty typical for our experience in area restaurants. We chose several appetizers for our meal: coconut shrimp and crab cakes were delish. Good variety of margaritas. Only negative was slow service.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We arrived early and were seated promptly. Our server was eager to please and made sure that our special orders were correct when served. We had a beautiful view of Lake Tahoe, a delicious lunch, and some fun people watching.
  39. RobertS

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall3food1service4ambience4
    The food just was terrible and at those prices it shouldn't be.
  40. KayO

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always love this restaurant 🥰

FAQs

Gar Woods Grill and Pier Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 3893 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 53 times today
Google Map for Gar Woods Grill and Pier Restaurant

5000 North Lake Boulevard, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Front and Center

  • Neighborhood

    Carnelian Bay

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch (Mon - Fri) 11:30 am - 5:00 pm (Sat & Sun) 11:30 am - 5:00 pm Brunch menu served Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 am -3:00 pm Dinner (Sun - Thurs) 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm (Fri & Sat) 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Easter - buffet brunch served from 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Thanksgiving- dinner served 1:00 - 9:00 pm Christmas Eve- 11:30 am - 9:30 pm, dinner starts at 5:00 pm Christmas Day- 11:30 am - 10:00 pm, dinner starts at 5:00 pm Bar The bar is open during lunch and dinner hours and never closes before 12:00 pm (Sun - Thurs) and 1:00 am (Fri & Sat)

  • Cuisines

    Californian, Seafood, Steak

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Plenty of complimentary on-site parking. Visit by boat in spring, summer and fall and enjoy our complimentary valet boat parking, or dock at our handicap accessible, deep water 130 foot pier.

  • Public transit

    All local bus lines drop off and pick up in front of Gar Woods Grill & Pier

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Dean Lennon

  • Entertainment

    Rustler's MoonSteve and TomAcoustic Guitar Duo8:00pm-11:00pmFriday and Saturday Evenings70's through Today

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (530) 546-3366

  • Private party facilities

    Private party space available for groups of 15 guests up to 450 guests. Gar Woods Grill & Pier is available to close for private functions.

  • Private party contact

    Amy Grigsby: (530) 546-3366

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