Manzanita at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

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   CharlesC

   San Francisco

   116 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   116 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Food quite good, but pricey. Service young and inexperienced but trying. Ambience lovely.

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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   The only real complaint I have is that in a restaurant that would only allow me a reservation super early was empty the entire time! The only tables not empty were the ones directly behind me, directly in front of me, and directly next to me. The rest of the restaurant is empty. Why? In any time., But especially in the middle of a pandemic do you seat tables on top of each other? The entire restaurant had empty tables. You could easily put a table next to an empty table before you fill up the next table. So stupid! I had to listen to parents reprimand their kids nonstop when this could’ve easily been solved if they were just sat at two tables away from me where there was nobody adjacent from them. Read the room Host stand.

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   Andy

   Sacramento

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 14, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   The service was really wonderful. Food was what we expected. It was expensive but it was excellent.

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   andyb

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 12, 2022

   overall3food2service3ambience4

   Food came out cold...was ok after it was reheated. Very expensive for the quality. Nice atmosphere.

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   NancyS

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 12, 2022

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   Other than finding it difficult to get into the building, the remaining experience was really great. Everyone went out of their way to make you feel welcome and our waiter was very nice and explained things from the menu. He helped us with our choice in wine by giving us a small taste and gave us the time to enjoy our dinner without feeling rushed.

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Minneapolis

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 7, 2022

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   It was by far out surpasses any experience I’ve had in a Long time. The service was impeccable and out done by everyone I encountered.

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   JaclynS

   Los Angeles

   24 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   24 reviews

   Dined on January 4, 2022

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   Good food, a little pricey but expected at a restaurant in the Ritz. The top things we ate were the rosemary rolls, lamb shank, and pine cone Lake Tahoe dessert. Excellent service.

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   AnastasiaE

   San Francisco

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 21, 2021

   overall3food3service2ambience5

   Waited an hour to get our food, and two out of six people in our party got not what they ordered. Food itself was fine, though in no way spectacular. Overall not what you’d expect at a Ritz.

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   AshleyS

   Chicago

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 19, 2021

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   Great dinner. Took my husband for his birthday. Service was great, wine was good. Definitely recommend

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    Barry

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2021

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    It was a beautiful setting, with outstanding food and very good service, It made our trip very special.

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11. BG

    BarbaraG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2021

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    It was im very romantic Our waiter, Mario, and all the waitstaff were great. The food awesome.

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2021

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Aly was a wonderful server. We really enjoyed her kindness and service. Limited menu but we still enjoyed the food.

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2021

    overall1food1service2ambience3

    Service awful. Food even more awful. My $25 kale salad was disgusting the lettuce was old and wilted and some of the pieces moldy. I can’t believe they can command the prices they do and ppl pay for it. Shocking. Halibut was so dry it was over cooked by about an hour! Laden In sauce Probly to cover up how bad it was. My son had a burger it was the consistency of a hockey puck. All around a bad experience………

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    KristenL

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2021

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    We went on a quiet night, but got a seat by the fire. The drinks were great! Food was great- ossobuco was amazing. They gave us champagne for our anniversary which was really sweet! Very happy with service. Kinda pricey but it was lovely.

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15. M

    Meowmeow

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2021

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    Had to pay $25 for vallet parking. They sat us near exit, what is point of reservation? Service was slow and food was extremely over priced. Expected more for the ritz Carlton

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    AlisonW

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2021

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    The service and food were amazing. Thank you.

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2021

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    We were seated promptly for our reservation. Ambience was good, although would have preferred a table not all the way in the back corner. Started off with a glass of red wine Bordeaux blend, and a Nomade cocktail. Both excellent. Had the grilled octopus which was tasty and uniquely presented. For our main dishes had the braised lamb shank and 6oz of A5 Wagyu today’s special. Honestly both were underwhelming. The lamb was tender however there was nothing special, the description mentioned truffles and although I love truffles, couldn’t find any such flavor as if it was forgotten. The sauce it was covered in was unfortunately sweet which I didn’t like or expect. We both love great steaks and are big fans of A5, at restaurants and at home. This time we were surprised to find it chewy due to multiple fat pieces for this rib eye cut. The meat was was rare even though we asked for medium rare. We decided to keep it as is given it’s A5 and to experiment. Overall the flavor just wasn’t there not the marbling. Checked to confirm it’s Japanese and not American. Was told yes Japanese. The sides for the steak were bland, a regularly full unseasoned tomato and a basic mashed potato with a side of garlic sauce. It didn’t help the steak taste profile in our opinion. Lastly we tried a special dessert in the form of a pine cone covered in chocolate and filled with all kinds of yummy and crunchy pieces. Dessert was delicious. It’s too bad the main food was average, particularly surprising for The Ritz and for such a price tag.

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2021

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    The lunch was relaxing and the wines were quite good. They may wish to add chopsticks for guests to use with the Bulgogi Bowl. Also perhaps keep an eye on the pizza bottoms, our was burnt quite black all underneath and it ruined the flavour.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2021

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Venison dinner really good.

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    EricK

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love the entire experience!

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    Great

    Los Angeles

    60 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2021

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    Our first time back to in 2 years due to the Pandemic and Manzanita didn't disappoint. Very busy, energetic night at full capacity - it was nice seeing crowds again. Very few patrons/guests in the restaurant (or the entire hotel) were masked (except for the staff) as there are no mask mandates in Placer County, CA, which was really refreshing after living in extreme lock-down Los Angeles through the Pandemic. The mixed drinks were excellent and the huge Farm Kale Salad (we split it) was fresh and really good. The Short Rib Pappardelle meat was a little tough, but still good; but the show stealer was the Winter Gnocchi which was excellent with a hint of cinnamon sweetness and VERY filling. It will be hard to eat the entire dish. We look forward to returning.

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2021

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Scaled back menu from previous years, disappointing flavors for the price point. Typical great service from the Ritz Carlton.

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    localchick

    San Francisco

    41 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2021

    overall2food2service3ambience4

    Was ok. The rosemary bread and gem salad were excellent. However our entrees arrived before out appetizers we’re finished. There was not enough room on the table so the waiter took them back to keep warm. Once ready it was clear both were sitting under a heat lamp chicken was cold and tasteless short ribs bland with the pasta sticking together. Requested the cheese board for dessert never received. This was a birthday so we only received the complimentary desert.

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    richarda

    Tahoe

    137 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    137 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2021

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    A bit pricey, but food is very good, and service outstanding.

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2021

    overall1food1service4ambience5

    The food was a miss and lacked flavor that I was expecting from a Five Star resort, especially the Ritz. I had to send my food back and even with the replacement plate, it still wasn’t as good and I didn’t want to send it back again. The bread was really good but $15.

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    ArtG

    Yosemite

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2021

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    Amazing great food

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2021

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    Michael at the bar is outstanding. Best service ever!

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    SoCalAvoToastLover

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2021

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    Excellent service, and delicious food from Chef Santiago. Highly recommend his Avo Toast for breakfast too.

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    TimM

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2021

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    Birthday celebration although they acknowledged upon check in it then seemed to forget. Great ambience.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2021

    overall3food2service4ambience3

    The food was mediocre and over-priced

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    Diner

    Tahoe

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2021

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Food Fantastic, Ambience Fantastic, All in All Good Experience. Seemed not as refined service as I would have expected at a Ritz Carlton.

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Greece

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Birthday celebration! Food was amazing!

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2021

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Being the Ritz, we had higher expectations on the food. The lamb shank didn't fall off the bone, it was still tender but not as tender as it could be. The Lobster and Crab pasta was dry, we expected the pasta to be more moist. The desconstructed cheesecake was like eating feta texture and crumbles apart. Not very flavorful but mixed with the ice cream it tasted more moist and much better. Atmosphere was beautiful. Overall, we still had a great time.

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    Justin

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2021

    overall3food3service2ambience4

    Captive audience at the Ritz. Poor menu selections (had to specifically ask for a steak). Pretty bizarre, but a bland $75 NY strip was available. Octopus was fair, but grainy. For the price, I expect a much more refined experience including a broader menu.

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35. LA

    LorenaA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing! Stayed at ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe for our honeymoon and we had a great experience!

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    LARRYG

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2021

    overall3food3service4ambience5

    Food was good but not great considering the price.

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37. DK

    DavidK

    Tahoe

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2021

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    Went there recently for spouses birthday and had a good time but some problems with the food. Had to return the Hanger Steak because it was too stringy and hard to chew. Some of the vegetables on another plate were too coarse to chew. Out of character from our previous visits, always enjoying everything. Our service was great and our server made adjustments because of our quality issues. Hopefully this will be an anomaly and our next visit will be better.

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38. AM

    AndrewM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food and service! Worth the trip for lunch.

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    LauraB

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2021

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    The property was very quiet when we visited (a Wednesday in shoulder season). The staff was very welcoming and pleasant and the food was fantastic. Appreciated the outdoor seating and lovely view.

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    KathyF

    Sacramento

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2021

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    Outstanding service, very romantic. They provided a complementary glass of champagne since it was our anniversary. Our server, Gabriella was the best

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