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Outdoor Patio - Opened July 26, 2022 - The Lake House Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, CA

The Lake House Tahoe

4.5
4.5
277 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Upscale comfort food prepared by master chef, Jimi Nakamatsu and served with an eclectic mountain modern vibe!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (530) 600-1308
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jimi Nakamatsu

What 277 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Contemporary American

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Best Food

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Best Ambiance

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Best Value

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Innovative

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Healthy

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Neighborhood gem

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Great for fine wines

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Great for outdoor dining

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Good for special occasions

277 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall1food1service4ambience2
    Food was bland. No flavor whatsoever. Ordered filet mignon medium well. Came very rare. Shrimp had no flavor. Food took forever to come. Ordered desserts to-go only to find out when we got home that they gave us the wrong desserts.

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  2. KellyT

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to the Lake house for our 32nd anniversary. Everything was amazing! Food, service and ambiance. We'll definitely be back! Thanks Kelly T

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  3. Fab50

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Intimate and charming. ~ a small restaurant with food that packs a huge wallop. Every bite was heavenly. The portions were generous and we ordered the mixed green and wedge salads, lobster chowder and lamb chops. I would recommend them all. It will definitely be a must every time we visit South Lake Tahoe. ♥️

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  4. csbconsult

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    There is lots to love about The Lake House. Their Lobster Chowe=der ws delicious and filled one's mouth with abundant flavors. Their seasonal salad was a beautiful balance of lettuces, chopped veggies, pecorino cheese and included wonderful pine nuts. The Duck was wonderful, but slightly overdone and still flavorful. The presentation was very good. The asparagus was cooked yet crisp. The dessert - "Death by Chocolate" was wonderful. The lake house is on our list of places to repeat each year we are in South Lake Tahoe.

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  5. CharlesD

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    My salad had lettus that was turning brown. All our dishes for each person were not delivered to the table at the same time. Wine was served after I was half way finished with my meal. Very expensive

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing experience celebrating our anniversary/engagement. Our very kind waitress gave us some champagne as a congratulations. We will definitely be returning.

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  7. ValerieX

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely dinner with my son and his girlfriend. The crab spinach artichoke appetizer was the best thing to share and it set the tone for the rest of the food. It was all delicious and service was perfect. Highly recommend for any occasion when you’re seeking a high quality dinner in beautiful surroundings.

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  8. RaquelR

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was incredible and the service was impeccable. Definitely will be coming back!

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  9. ShottysGirl

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We've been wanting to go here forever and finally made it happen. The food and wine is delicious. We recommend sitting outside if the weather permits. Great date night or special occasion spot.

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  10. Eric

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything is perfect, great food, ambience and service, have a good selection of wine as well. Will definitely dine again here when we come visit Lake Tahoe and will recommend to friends and family. Only bad thing is when a bunch of gen Z diners seated right next to us and they are LOUD, but that was inevitable, we still enjoyed our dinner.

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  11. RalphH

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Our experience at The Lake House Tahoe was mostly positive. All were most welcoming of our party and the service was friendly and prompt. The menu displayed a good bit of variety with many tempting choices; our vegan guest actually could choose from two items. The food was quite good if not absolutely amazing. The dining room got rather noisy, towards the end extremely so. While the restaurant is not entirely responsible for the boisterousness of the revelers seated near us, it definitely detracted from the overall experience.

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  12. TimH

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    Good food nice place, should serve some type of salad and bread with a meal of that price. Also should be able to have a nice cocktail when I go out for a nice steak, not just beer and wine.

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  13. JackZ

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    Everything was fine, But: mystery surcharge of 5% appeared on the bill with no explanation. Did not get a satisfactory answer from the server as to why it was there. If you’re going to do that, at least be up front about it…

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  14. DandB

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    Very poor experience for dinner. We had a shrimp dish and a trout dish, and crab cakes as an appetizer. The crab cakes I would rate maybe 2 stars. The rest was just awful. We could not even eat the shrimp dish it was so bad. The service was not very good, either. The waiter was not rude, but not at all personable and very odd personality. But the food was very disappointing, and could not believe how bad it was with the high reviews for this restaurant. We recommend taking any review you read for restaurants in South Lake Tahoe with a grain of salt. We had a few good experiences, but most restaurants were really awful when they had great reviews. Very disappointed in OpenTable reviews!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time at The Lake House! Food was excellent and service was top notch.

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  16. ButchM

    Phoenix

    22 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall2food4service5ambience4
    We have enjoyed eating at the Lake House before and found it to be excellent food, as well as service. However, this time management decided to slap a 5% surcharge on our bill without any notice! I find surcharges BS and we will avoid eating at the Lake House and other eateries owned by them.

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  17. SuzanneW

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Since the weather was uncooperative our outdoor seating was not feasible. Not able to seat us inside other than bar.

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  18. ChowHound

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Delicious food, but they have to pick up the speed in the kitchen. And the servers have to focus on the order and its accuracy. We wait longer than usual for an entree and then the order isn’t accurate? But delicious food, just need to pick up the speed. I’d advise to expand the size of the restaurant and hire more help. And why no cocktails??

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  19. BillC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was fantastic! They called to confirm our online reservation with a head up on potential weather that could impact our desire to enjoy the outside dinning area. When we arrived a bit early, everyone assessed the weather and we were able enjoy a wonderful dinner for our 40th anniversary. Food and wine was also fantastic! Great table service and timing. Plan to bring some friends back soon.

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  20. 184everjung

    Sacramento

    39 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    This was our first visit to The Lake House. The menu is well planned out with options for most and a limited wine selection. The crab cakes were a good start. The trout was perfectly done with a cripsy outer and tender, flaky center. We usually do not indulge with dessert but gave in to the creme brulee. We will plan to visit again when we are in the area.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience5
    They are understaffed. Not any specific persons fault. It was 2.5 hrs for dinner

    1 person found this helpful

  22. JohnG

    Sacramento

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They have a really wonderful brunch. The mimosas are great. Food is great. Highly recommend! 

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    For a spur of the moment choice, The Lake House highly delivered. From the friendly and accommodating host to the funny and engaging server (K). The ambiance was stunning yet tranquil. Every food suggestion was matched by perfection from every dish delivered by the chef's. Everyone was pleased with a great night and experience. Stop scrolling through choices and book The Lake House reservation.

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  24. GinaS

    Tahoe

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fillet was cooked to perfection! Wonderful service!

    1 person found this helpful

  25. tahoemary

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very nice ambiance, especially on the patio. Don’t like the 5% added fee. It will keep us from returning.

    1 person found this helpful

  26. oldgal

    Chicago

    125 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    125 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the Lake House! Lovely outdoor garden dining (with heaters, when needed). Good menu and wine list and good value. Excellent server with lively personality and knowledgeable about the menu. Open 7 days a week - an extra plus! Highly recommend this restaurant!

    1 person found this helpful

  27. LiPe

    Cleveland

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ceviche, trout and duck were excellent! Service was superb and we loved the patio! Thank you, we will be back.

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  28. BowPuppy

    Sacramento

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food. Loved the service. Hated the surcharge. Caveat emptor. Yes, I get that prices have gone up. Then raise the prices of the food. But to stick a surcharge on? Thatʻs really crappy. If you donʻt mind paying a surcharge, then this is a great place. If you do mind, then donʻt go here.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was by far our favorite restaurant while on our vacation. Service was amazing and food was absolutely delicious. At the end of the evening you even got a little notebook to be able to write them a little note about your evening. 10/10 would highly recommend.

    1 person found this helpful

  30. JackK

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience5
    Visiting son in SLT. 2nd time at The Lake House. Best Wedge Salad even. Perfect lamb chops, duck. But, what’s up with this new 5% surcharge? I asked if it was a “back of house” charge. Nope. Goes to the owner. I think it’s bull#*+!

    1 person found this helpful

  31. PetraL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They do gluten free very well! Dairy free is a bit harder, but overall, both our dishes were superb!

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  32. JoseG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Good food. Steak was cooked prefect and desert was on point

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  33. JuanA

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    The food and ambiance were amazing but the service could be a bit faster as it took three hours for our party of four to be finished with our meal.

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  34. Rabbi

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food, good service, very noisy but we ate at a peak time.

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  35. AndreD

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    Can’t comment on the food but the service was very disappointing, we arrived around 5 minutes early and were quickly seated, waited 20 minutes at our table and never saw our server, while other tables next to us were being served. Left to go elsewhere.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food, ambience and service! Will be back and highly recommend.

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  37. LVMV

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The location, the food, the staff, the ambiance was amazing! we started with calamari, which was basic. However everything else was outstanding! The seasonal salad, so refreshing! The Scallops & Prawns was delish! The Trout was also very good. The scallops were so buttery. The eggplant pure in the trout was very tasty. Our waitress was very nice. We did not have room for dessert but she brought us a home made peppermint chocolate bark, which was the cherry on top for this dinner. I will be coming back and telling all my friends to visit!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    Food was absolutely amazing!! Restaurant was very busy for a Friday night, so service wasn’t amazing but the experience overall was great. I would recommend the risotto and calamari appetizers :)

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  39. Schmosby

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow Wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow Wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow

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  40. ChrisA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Surf and Turf was epic right up there with the best scallops I have eaten.

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FAQs

The Lake House Tahoe is rated 4.5 stars by 277 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 Lake House Tahoe

1181 Emerald Bay Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-6206

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    South Shore
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jimi Nakamatsu
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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