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The Bistro at The Corner, South Lake Tahoe, CA

The Bistro at The Corner

4.3
4.3
63 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
The Bistro at the Corner - An Elevated Culinary Experience!
Executive Chef Jimi Nakamatsu and The Bistro Team are proud to present an eclectic take on culinary ideas which will serve something special and truly unique to the South Lake Tahoe dining scene.
Some menu highlights include Caviar Service, New Zealand Elk Chop and an extremely decadent Surf & Turf Burger loaded with cold water lobster.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Bistro, Californian

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (530) 600-2751

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Jimi Nakamatsu

  • Neighborhood

    South Shore

  • Cross street

    Hwy 50 / Hwy 89<br />The "Y" - South Lake Tahoe

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 63 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Good for business meals

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Hot spot

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    American

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Best Food

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Good for business meals

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Good for groups

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Healthy

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Hot spot

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Lively

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  1. SarahH

    Tahoe

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding! Our server, David, is amazing, on another level. The chef's crafted delicious food. Not a complaint amongst us.... great Bloody Mary's. We can't wait to come back!
  2. AllyW

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Perhaps they were not staffed well for a Mother's Day brunch but food took a while, the folks who sat down next to us at the same time (both two tops) still had not received their food when we were leaving. For having an open kitchen, the cooks at this "fine dining" establishment were eating on the line and touching their hair/faces, etc. Both orders of eggs benedict were tasty but all the eggs had a different consistency appearing that they were not made to order. Nice place but probably won't be back as the value isn't quite there.
  3. ShannonC

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner - we were the only ones in the restaurant, so the service was awesome. My husband had the elk chop and I had the agnolotti…both enjoyed the meal as everything was very flavorful.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience2
    Great wine, the duck breast and duck confit were delicious.
  5. ShellyD

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and great food! We went on a Sunday, and the restaurant wasn't too busy. Jonathan was amazing.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Just get the duck confit. You won’t regret it. I actually regret not ordering it.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! Jonathan our server was great and navigated us through great cocktail selections to start. 2 of our 4 started with delicious oysters and then 3 of us had soup of the day which was a vegan carrot coconut cream garlic with balsamic - Amazing! We were celebrating a birthday for a vegan and the eggplant‘ scallops’ were enjoyed by our vegan and another diner, while another had the real scallops- so cool to see the vegan interpretation of this amazing dish! Very high end experience in the menu, wine list - maybe a bit pricey for Tahoe but well worth it.
  8. SeanG

    Detroit

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent execution and flavors. Unexpected gem.
  9. MimiW

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Great food, slow service…
  10. ArthurC

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The restaurant was empty for brunch. We were only party. Food portions were small and unbalanced when comparing same plates. Drinks were on point. I would have given better ratings if I did not bang my knees on the table bases that are very heavy on design but completely lack practicality. I would not go again.
  11. DanaA

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic, and our server was wonderful! Highly recommend for a nice dinner
  12. TahoeZ

    Tahoe

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Unfortunately, Bistro at the Corner did not meet our expectations. Food and ambiance were lacking, especially for a restaurant that charges fine dining prices. Appetizers and dessert were good, but the filet mignon and Cabernet Demi-glacé were an extremely salty combination and the duck risotto was undercooked (crunchy risotto). Decor is nice, but we found the dining room overly bright and the fact that various supplies were stored within sight of our table (like a huge box of Saran Wrap), did not set up the appropriate ambiance. On a good note, though, service was very friendly and accommodating.
  13. CariB

    Hawaii

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We had the Valentines special, which was a tenderloin filet that was cooked to perfection. The purée potatoes were delicious and out of this world. I put 3 stars for ambiance, because all the food prep is in the front of restaurant, which took away from the decor that the restaurant was going for. It was noisy, because they use a radio station instead of soft music, which again distracted from the high scale vibrations that the restaurant is trying to convey.
  14. LupeS

    Tahoe

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Amazing cheese and charcuterie to start. The surf and turf hamburger came with lots of lobster great taste.
  15. HelayneA

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Enjoyed a lovely dinner
  16. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall2food4service3ambience1
    There were two large, extremely loud tables that ruined our dining experience. The manager did absolutely nothing to bring these tables under control. We live three miles away and frequently bring out of town guests to local venues for dining experiences. We will not be back.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was very quick and friendly. I had the duck confit and my wife had the filet mignon. Both were cooked perfectly. The truffle risotto was a little bland though. For dessert, we split a slice of cheesecake, which was a good idea because it was huge! Overall, it was a very nice dinner and we would be happy to go again.
  18. AmberR

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A very beautiful atmosphere. The food was amazing. My family and I had a pleasant experience, and we will definitely visit every time we go to Tahoe.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    We were so excited to have an experience here and when we walked up we quickly realized it was expected we enter through a side door into a loud bar like environment and then enter a second door to actually enter the restaurant. Yet we wanted to make the best of the experience so we decided to try it out anyway! Immediately we were told most of the items on the on-line menu were not a available yet breakfast, brunch and lunch items were available (this was not obviously shown on the website displaying the menu) so that was also disappointing. We decided no way we would let this deter us from still trying! So we ordered a bottle of champagne, oysters and some caviar (as these were some of the items we were allowed to order listed on the on-line menu). And unfortunately we were disappointed again! Our bottle of champagne was warm, literally not cold at all and rather than offering a chilled bottle they asked us to let them place ice around the bottle and to please wait for it to chill. Nothing else was offered aside from an “oops, sorry about that and thanks for celebrating your special day with us!” Regardless, we didn’t let this get us down, we chose to stay, drink and eat what we ordered and decided we would make the best of a not so good experience. Definitely will not return.
  20. JaeM

    Alabama

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Booths are a bit small and tables crowded for the space available. Would be nice to have it a bit dimmer as well as it is more of a fine dining experience but the service was friendly and at a relaxed pace (so if you are in a hurry not sure how that works). All food was delicious. Surprised there were a lot of folks present with small children which added to the noise level.
  21. KrystalK

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful date night at the Bistro. The drinks were delicious! The food was wonderful and everything came out at a nice pace. I didn’t feel rushed to finish appetizers because the meal was coming out on top of it.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great food , nice service Really good wine
  23. AndrewB

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food. Would come here again
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall2food2service5ambience3
    Service and front of house was great. Nice restaurant with great drinks and appetizers. Unfortunately one guest had their entree ordered entirely missed, a few of the dishes were less than acceptable for the price point. Managements discount and free dessert was appreciated but for a nearing four figure dinner this was disappointing for a birthday occasion out of town.
  25. SuzanneS

    Sacramento

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The elk chop and filet mignon was perfect! The service was exceptional!
  26. Diningout

    Tampa

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Food, great service
  27. AllanP

    Sacramento

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great food and drinks from the bar, really enjoyed our first time experience there - will go back.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful meal! One of the dinner specials that evening was a Sunchoke Gnocchi . It was delicious! Jonathan was our server and he was very accommodating and answered our questions and provided wonderful recommendations.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Attention to detail in food, presentation and atmosphere. A wonderful experience with Brian as an attentive server…We were so happy to come across this corner gem!
  30. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    I really like the ambience of this restaurant and the decor is high end. The lobster Benedict was really delicious.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious, from the cocktails to dessert. The duck and the elk were great!
  32. JosephH

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and drink. Ambiance was great. Service was outstanding
  33. GG75

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing steak, and please try the burrata. Whatever that dressing is, it’s incredible! Love this new addition to SLT.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Top notch service! Waiter (Nathan?) let us pick our table and even asked if the music level was ok for us. Great drinks, fantastic caviar & steaks! Wonderful experience.
  35. MonicaV

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, amazing service and great ambiance. We had an amazing brunch and will definitely go back!!!
  36. EAHNapa

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious meal at the Bistro! When we got there it was empty but quickly filled up. The focaccia was so good, as was the crudo, oysters and arancini. We had the Portobello mushroom for main course, beet salad with hangar steak, and Cesar with salmon.. everything was perfectly cooked and nicely seasoned. Even though I was full I had to try the chocolate cake- amazing! The portions were generous. We had great service from Brian We will definitely come back!
  37. CianM

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jonathan was excellent! Really great service and he was always there at the right times to make sure we had all we needed! The food was excellent, steak was perfect. Really enjoyed the overall experience!
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jonathon waiter was great
  39. JWJW

    Phoenix

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb Service and Food. The seafood was perfect. The Steaks were perfect. Cheers to the chef.
  40. MarilynS

    Houston

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this new restaurant: food, service, ambiance!!

FAQs

The Bistro at The Corner is rated 4.3 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today
Google Map for The Bistro at The Corner

2042 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-6489

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Hwy 50 / Hwy 89<br />The "Y" - South Lake Tahoe

  • Neighborhood

    South Shore

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Bistro, Californian

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Executive chef

    Jimi Nakamatsu

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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