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Jake's on the Lake, Tahoe City, CA

Jake's on the Lake

4.1
4.1
523 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, Hawaiian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (530) 583-0188
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Russell Coffman
  • Catering
    Jake's On The Lake can cater any event no matter how big or small. Call us to discuss your needs and let us take care of the rest!
  • Private party facilities
    Jake's On The Lake offers a number of private dining experiences, from special occasions to major events. Please contact our knowledgeable and friendly team to discuss the details of your event.
  • Private party contact
    Danielle McCord: (530) 583-0188
  • Neighborhood
    Tahoe City
  • Cross street
    Jackpine Street
  • Parking details
    Ample parking available in the Boatwork's Mall where Jake's is located.
  • Public transit
    Tahoe Area Regional Transport (TART) services the Boatwork's Mall where Jake's is located. <br><br /><br />Please visit: http://www.placer.ca.gov/Departments/Works/transit/TART.aspx for timetables and route information.
  • Entertainment
    Please visit our website www.jakestahoe.com for information about upcoming events.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 523 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Lively

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Service

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Good for groups

  • 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

    Lively

523 Reviews
  1. MikeK

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    We went to Jake's for a birthday dinner. I had the macadamia nut crusted halibut and was cooked perfectly, I asked for more of the sauce that complimented the fish. My wife ordered the palm salad and added mahi but the mahi was a little overcooked. We sat out on the balcony which is a little tired and needs sanding and staining. The service was very good, the music was at a nice level. Overall a nice evening.

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  2. scrabblechamp1

    Central Coast

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great! We have eaten here 2 times and very happy with everything!! We have had the pork chop, scallops, calamari, crab cakes (best crab cakes ever with lots of crab meat and very little filler!) Halibut dinner and the special last night was a 12 oz Boneless ribeye and I added grilled asparagus and sauted mushrooms for my sides, excellent!! Presentation is always beautiful! Well worth the prices!! Dessert was the Hula Pie..delicious!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Service is always fantastic but the food was just okay. I understand food costs are higher, due to challenges with transporting fresh food up to Tahoe, every dish we ate (or saw) did not leave me feeling like it was worth the price. Hopefully the restaurant turns it around as this was always a family favorite every time we visit Tahoe (since the 80s).

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  4. Local

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    This is the second time we have been seated upstairs in the "kiddie zone." For these high prices, I don't expect to experience kids screaming and running around. Waitress was great! Food was fair, and slightly over priced.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Wonderful dinner spot. Halibut was a little over cooked this time but it’s always a favorite. Sat in a little nook overlooking the water so service was a little slow due to not seeing us but that gave us more time to enjoy the view. Overall would come back!

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  6. PatrickJ

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    My first impression of Jake’s was that the restaurant is well-kept, and the appealing décor along with the view of the marina and lake made it inviting. The overall experience was very disappointing. Arrived 20 minutes early on Monday for a 5:00 PM reservation made three days earlier. Had drinks at the bar where the service was fine, however, conversation wasn’t friendly but rather rude. The dining area was empty when my wife and I were seated at a tiny 2-person table in a small, stuffy, restrictive corner, while much nicer table options were available. That still doesn’t make any sense as those tables, with a window view were filled within the next 10 minutes with parties of two with plenty of other tables still available. Expected more from the Macadamia Nut Halibut, that night’s special. It was quite bland. My wife had a Caesar salad with dry chicken and barely any dressing. Both meals were completely overpriced and disappointing. Atmosphere was one of pretentious snobs. Recommend reading thru the customer reviews before deciding to go!

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  7. LeenaS

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    We all had fish but was way overdone. When paying these prices I guess there is an expectation the food is cooked properly not under or over done.

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  8. Nooch

    Baja California Sur

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect for two on the deck. Food was delicious. Fish special and the short rib.

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  9. Elrey

    Sacramento

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Service was friendly, helpful, and attentive. However, the food was poorly seasoned, overcooked (on both our steaks and sides), and the courses came at odd times (just a lobster tail came out 10ish minutes before the rest of the main course). The drinks were delicious and well made, but they did take a long time to come out as the bar was behind most of the night. We did have a truly delicious dessert at the end of the meal and it was definitely the highlight. Overall, we would say that it was ‘nice’ which is not what we were looking for during a celebratory meal.

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  10. mickeyCali

    San Francisco

    79 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    We sat on deck and the service was great! Food was good, but not outstanding...some of the menu items seemed somewhat wintery...but we were satisfied with salads, crab cakes, and clams

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  11. DavidO

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    Too long to get service at the table, once available service was okay

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  12. DanC

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our water, drinks, and appetizer were all there within 30 minutes. Our server was awesome and we had a beautiful view of the lake at sunset. A perfect night. Sunnyside restaurant could learn a few things from Jake's.

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  13. shaileyK

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Food not as good as it use to be and way too pricey. Service was great as is the ambiance.

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  14. KelL

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Our server was great, but our salad and entree came out within 30 seconds of each other. The place is so big the food is run separately, so nothing the server could have done, but means we ate cold entrees. Food was ok; clearly paying for the view.

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  15. SuzyF

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    We will not go back to this restaurant. We arrived and got seated upstairs (the first warning sign). While the view was amazing, we then waited about 15 minutes to get our order taken. Our appetizers arrived 30 minutes later which was a salad that had a funky taste to it. Then an hour later our food arrived even though we asked for it multiple times. We kept getting told "you're the next ticket up". Meanwhile, we saw multiple plates going by for about 15 minutes. Finally the manager brought the food to the table. There were no apologies. He said "your food took awhile because we had 3 big parties and they all put their order in at the same time". Then they should have told us that when we sat down and not 1 1/2 hours later. The steak was inedible. we will never go back.

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  16. KevinM

    Denver

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jakes is a very fun place that serves excellent food! The staff is friendly, polite and attentive! The views are fabulous and the cocktails very pleasing!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience1
    Jake’s used to have reasonable quality product at a slightly higher price point for the food. This year, the quality has decreased significantly yet the prices have increased. The environment was poor as well: long wait time with a reservation, chairs were dirty, deck was sticky. $65 for 3 overcooked scallops atop hours old gummy ‘risotto’ was disappointing at best.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The halibut dish was just amazing. Perfect service and drinks,too.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    Food was overpriced but decent. Hula cake was delicious.

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  20. BrianH

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dinner and view, great service! Thank you!

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  21. JessicaN

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything was fantastic as always, however there was a 3-top behind us with a girl that was overly loud and would not stop talking. She was making comments about strippers and other things that maybe not everyone wanted to hear. It’s not the restaurant’s fault but that kind of ruined the atmosphere of a nice quiet dinner.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great spot good food - recommended for sure. Drinks and ambiance

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  23. JohnO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    View was georgeous, service and food excellent

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  24. JoeDine

    San Francisco

    134 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    134 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    We arrived right at 5:00 p.m. for dinner requested a window table. We were seated at a very small table for two. We asked for the table for four right next to it and we’re told that those tables for parties of three or four. About 15 minutes after we were seated a party of two was seated at that table. I immediately went to the hostess station to complain and was told that a party of four cancelled and they seated the next party of two who requested a window table. I told them that we were not happy and would have liked that table. For dinner we split the bison filet and paid the split charge. My wife’s half of the filet, but mine was chewy and grissly. If we are going to be charged $62 for a filet it should be a very good piece of meat. This was not. Also we both requested a side of cauliflower and got asparagus instead. We mentioned that to our wait person and she talked to chef who told her that he decided to make the change, but didn’t make it on the menu. On the plus side, our wait person was great and even talked the hostess desk about our table issue. When we left the both hostesses apologized to us.

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  25. CindyS

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing view of the lake from Jakes on the Lake. We had a wonderful dinner and fabulous service. We will definitely be back.

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  26. moragamunchers

    San Francisco

    141 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    141 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great view of Tahoe, innovative menu, Nina our server was wonderful. Our go-to at Tahoe. Great bar, friendly staff.

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  27. SFLove

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Since this was a birthday celebration, I had requested a table with a view of the lake— wow, did they deliver! We had the perfect table with a wonderful server, who perfectly timed our meal and even brought us a complimentary birthday cake to finish off our celebration. All this combined with live music made Jake’s perfect.

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  28. Sheldon

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    This was a great place to have an anniversary dinner. Service was excellent and the view is great. Food was on the pricey side but worth the expense. Only complaint is that for where we sat, it was a bit on the noisy side for a restaurant. Overall great experience!

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  29. hr4you

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We go to jakes every time we go to Tahoe. The food, the service and the views are fantastic.

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  30. Phly

    San Francisco

    35 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    We've been coming to Jake's for years, but the last few visits haven't lived up to the price tag. The server can make or break the experience right from the first interaction, and in our case the server was clearly in need of training. She may have been overworked or had too many tables to take care of, but our family of four was clearly an annoyance for her. When I spend over $360 for dinner for four, I would like to think the quality of the service would be commensurate with the price tag.

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  31. JungO

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    The food was decent. We ordered the albacore special, chicken Marsala and the fish tacos. Good portion sizes for the entrees but the calamari for our appetizer was very small. Service was hit or misss but it looked like they might have been short servers that night.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Always memorable experience at Jake’s. We go along way back with our family having many wonderful meals there

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  33. moragamunchers

    San Francisco

    141 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    141 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    On Thursday night at 5:30, wonderful as always. Solo musician at bar started at 6:30. Very talented and energetic music, good for bar but too loud for restaurant.

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  34. MikeR

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    May be a different experience during the day, as they have a great location on the lake. Otherwise, a classic waterfront tourist trap with nothing to recommend other than a nice view in the right conditions.

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  35. BobFoot5

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Especially nice staff! Oh, and the food was fantastic!

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  36. LindaV

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A snowy early December Monday in Lake Tahoe is pretty slow for restaurants but Jake’s on the Lake didn’t disappoint. The host greeted us warmly and guided us to a window seat looking over the lake. Beautiful! Kyle, our server was top notch and knows his wine list well. He mentioned cioppino as the special of the night and it was really spectacular—one of the best I’ve had. The broth had a lot of flavor, all the seafood was fresh and delicious, and the addition of vegetables topped with cilantro blended together for one excellent meal. If it’s on the menu don’t miss this. And if you are a TS Restaurants fan, they have Hula Pie! Excellent evening!

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  37. RobinP

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food, view, service were wonderful. Staff worked with us for food allergies with no problem. It's very pricey. We ate outside which was worth it for view but outdoor seating is subpar. Would definitely recommend.

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  38. TahoeLG

    Tahoe

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    We enjoyed our dinner. The only two negative items were thefood came out a little warm instead of hot and we had to keep hearing the server say that service might be slowed as they had a large wedding and another large party they had to service. If they take on large events, in addition, to the other reservations then they should be able to handle that and not have to hear how service might be slow and ok.

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  39. DeeMcB

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Great view and service

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  40. LeslieB

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The prices have gone up and quality of food gone down. Perhaps this is the Covid syndrome everyone is experiencing.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Jake's on the Lake using the Order Online button. Jake's on the Lake also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (530) 583-0188.

Jake's on the Lake is rated 4.1 stars by 523 OpenTable diners.

Jake's on the Lake does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Jake's on the Lake

780 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, CA 96145

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Jackpine Street
  • Neighborhood
    Tahoe City
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, Hawaiian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Ample parking available in the Boatwork's Mall where Jake's is located.
  • Public transit
    Tahoe Area Regional Transport (TART) services the Boatwork's Mall where Jake's is located. Please visit: http://www.placer.ca.gov/Departments/Works/transit/TART.aspx for timetables and route information.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Russell Coffman
  • Entertainment
    Please visit our website www.jakestahoe.com for information about upcoming events.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (530) 583-0188
  • Catering
    Jake's On The Lake can cater any event no matter how big or small. Call us to discuss your needs and let us take care of the rest!
  • Private party facilities
    Jake's On The Lake offers a number of private dining experiences, from special occasions to major events. Please contact our knowledgeable and friendly team to discuss the details of your event.
  • Private party contact
    Danielle McCord: (530) 583-0188
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