Riva Grill

Name: Riva Grill
Address: 900 Ski Run Blvd Suite 3, South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States, 96150
Telephone: (530) 542-2600
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (4903)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

900 Ski Run Blvd, Suite 3, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 134 times today

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

Home of the Wet Woody ® and storybook sunsets, Riva Grill is Tahoe South’s premier lake front restaurant located in the Ski Run Marina. The 3,000 square foot deck overlooking Lake Tahoe comfortably seats 200 guests and is a dining experience that is second to none. Floor to ceiling windows in the two-story restaurant provide an equally epic view of the Sierras and Lake. Since 1998, visitors and locals alike have flocked to Riva for the best food and service in town. Try the bacon-wrapped filet and scampi with Point Reyes Bleu Cheese butter, the renown grilled or blackened fish tacos with apple-jicama slaw and micro cilantro or any of their home made wood fired pizzas, to name just a few. Additionally, a visit to Riva Grill would not be complete without trying their world famous Wet Woody ® signature cocktail. The rum and fruit juice blended drink will leave you with cold hands and a warm heart and certainly wanting one more.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steak, Californian
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(530) 542-2600
Website
http://www.rivagrill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef - Doug Bussiere
Private party facilities
Private party space available for groups of 20 guests up to 600 guests. Riva Grill is available to close for private functions. Call for details.

Location
900 Ski Run Blvd, Suite 3, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Neighborhood
South Shore
Cross street
Hwy. 50
Parking details
There is always plenty of parking available at Riva Grill. Complimentary valet parking is provided, lunch and dinner, seven days a week during the summer season. Additional parking is accessible in the lot adjacent to Riva Grill where the first 90 minutes of parking is complimentary.
Public transit
Riva Grill is centrally located in South Lake Tahoe where Ski Run Blvd. meets Lake Tahoe. We are one mile west of the Heavenly Gondola; on the south side of highway 50, and a quick ride by taxi cab, Blue Go transit or bicycle. Many folks choose to walk here on warm summer evenings and return by taxi. Plenty of bicycle and kayak parking available.
Entertainment
Live acoustic music every weekend with your favorites from the 70's, 80's, 90's and today; Fridays and Saturdays 8:00pm to 11:00pm. Ladies are welcome to dance on the bar...but you have to take your shoes off first!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Ahi Poke Bowl$28.00
marinated tuna/ seaweed salad/ mango-ginger relish/ sweet soy/ wasabi cream/ crispy wonton bowl.
Lobster Deviled Eggs$20.00
white truffle oil / lobster / scallions / Meyer lemon aioli
Pomegranate Glazed Pork Ribs$25.00
slow smoked St. Louis Ribs / pomegranate-molasses glaze / spiced candied orange zest / basil oil
Beer Battered Coconut Prawns$25.00
mango mustard marmalade / grilled pineapple
Dungeness Crab Cakes$27.00
Dijon-horseradish aioli / cucumber-dill salad / avocado / basil oil
Steamed Clams$27.00
white wine / tomatoes / garlic butter / garlic bread / Asiago
Garlic Bread$13.00
toasted French roll / garlic butter / Asiago cheese (with Gorgonzola for an additional charge)

Soups / Salads

French Onion au Gratin$17.00
Gruyere / grated Asiago / sourdough croutons
Shrimp & Lobster Bisque$17.00
lobster cream / bay shrimp / sherry
House Salad$17.00
fresh spring greens / roasted red pepper vinaigrette / feta / sugar crisp walnuts (add grilled chicken, grilled salmon or shrimp, chilled tenderloin for an additional charge)
Caesar Salad$17.00
romaine / classic garlic-lemon dressing / asiago / crostini / sun dried tomatoes / capers (add grilled chicken, grilled salmon or shrimp, chilled tenderloin for an additional charge)
Wedge Salad$18.00
baby iceberg lettuce / tomatoes / red onions / bacon / Point Reyes blue cheese crumbles (add grilled chicken, grilled salmon or shrimp, chilled tenderloin for an additional charge)

Deck Favorites

If you wish, the burger, crab & chicken are available with bacon, sautéed mushrooms, cheese or guacamole - Wishes - (each for an additional charge). If you'd like the Impossible Burger to replace your burger patty (for an additional charge)

Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich$27.00
krispy fried chicken breast / smoked mayo / dill pickle slices / Franks Red Hot sauce / ciabatta roll
Filet BBQ Bacon Burger$30.00
ground tenderloin / bacon / cheddar / chipotle ranch / onion ring / bbq sauce
Filet California Burger$30.00
ground tenderloin / teriyaki glaze / guacamole / tomatoes / pepper jack cheese / bacon
Dungeness Crab Sandwich$30.00
chilled Dungeness crab / grilled sourdough bread / green leaf lettuce / cheddar cheese
Peppered Tenderloin & Blue Cheese Salad$31.00
served chilled / mixed greens / Point Reyes blue cheese / roasted tomatoes / spiced walnuts / Granny Smith apple salad / red onions / balsamic vinaigrette
Cobb Salad$30.00
blackened chicken / Roma tomatoes / Point Reyes blue cheese / egg / bacon / avocado / olives / cucumber / balsamic vinaigrette

The Riva Grill

on the south shore

Chimichurri Salmon$49.00
Patagonia Verlasso Salmon / pepita chimichurri/ charred poblano cream sauce / prickly pear caulis / spanish rice / pickled red onion / brocolini.
Seared Diver Scallops$52.00
Dungeness Crab risotto / sautéed baby carrots & green beans / blood orange beurre blanc
Soy Braised Short Ribs$51.00
Slow braised shorts ribs /ginger sticky rice / Asian pineapple slaw / Szechuan green beans
Roasted Chicken$45.00
half roasted chicken / BBQ glaze / mashed potatoes / Caribbean fire roasted corn on the cob
Filet Mignon$57.00
10 oz. bacon-wrapped / red wine demi / Point Reyes blue cheese butter / garlic mashed potatoes
Filet and Scampi$54.00
garlic prawns / 7 oz. bacon-wrapped filet mignon / red wine demi / Point Reyes blue cheese butter
Ribeye$57.00
18 oz. char grilled /sautéed mushrooms / asparagus / pancetta & red potato hash / rum peppercorn demi
Grilled Pork Tenderloin$49.00
Kurobuta pork tenderloin / lightly smoked / cream corn mashed potatoes / pancetta & brussels sprouts / apple cider bourbon glaze
Filet & Lobster
10 oz. lobster tail / 7 oz. bacon-wrapped filet mignon / garlic mashed potatoes. MKT PRICE.
Slow Roasted Prime Rib$57.00
Friday & Saturday! Oven roasted / garlic mashed potatoes / asparagus / au jus / horseradish cream

Pasta

Wild Mushroom Risotto*$42.00
sautéed wild mushrooms / asparagus / grape tomatoes / Asiago cheese / creamy risotto (add chicken or shrimp for an additional charge)
Conchiglie$42.00
grilled chicken / pancetta / artichoke hearts / shell pasta / smoked gouda cream
Seafood Tagliarini$49.00
sautéed prawns / scallop / clams / mussels / house roasted tomatoes / basil / saffron / tomato Gruyére cream sauce

Sweets

Irish Coffee
Tullamore D.E.W. / sugar / Peerless coffee / fresh whipped cream / the 4 food groups
White Chocolate Snickers Cheesecake$16.00
graham cracker crust / Hershey's Hot Fudge / Snickers bar crumbles
Apple Pecan Bread Pudding a La Mode$16.00
apple cider foster sauce / pecan pieces / Hoch's Family Creamery vanilla bean ice cream
Mocha Crunch Ice Cream Cake$16.00
Hoch's Family Creamery chocolate & coffee ice cream / Oreo crust / Skor Bar sprinkles
Peppermint Stick Sundae & Creme Wafers$16.00
Hoch's Family Creamery peppermint ice cream / creme wafers (Hershey's hot fudge is available, Yum)
Seasonal Sorbet$16.00
Hoch's Family Creamery sorbet / fresh berries / honey granola / lemon zest / mint
Warm Chocolate Brownie$16.00
Hoch's Family Creamery vanilla bean / caramel sauce / fresh raspberry whipped cream

What 4,903 people are saying

Riva Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.2Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tahoe / Reno Area
Great for brunch
Tahoe / Reno Area
Great for outdoor dining
Tahoe / Reno Area
Great for scenic views
Tahoe / Reno Area
Most Booked
South Lake Tahoe
Good for groups
South Lake Tahoe
Hot spot
South Lake Tahoe
Great for outdoor dining
South Lake Tahoe
Great for scenic views
South Lake Tahoe
Lively
South Lake Tahoe
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Riva Grill offers a stunning lakeside setting with "beautiful views" of Lake Tahoe. Guests often praise the "great service" and friendly staff, making it an ideal spot for special occasions. While the ambiance and cocktails like the "Wet Woody" are highlights, some find the food "average" for the price.

4,903 Reviews

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David
Tahoe / Reno Area15 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our group of 4 had a very enjoyable dinner complemented by our attentive server. After dinner, he suggested and joined us to go upstairs for the best place on the balcony for a group photo with Lake Tahoe sunset in the background. Way to go.
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Sharleen
Idaho5 reviews
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We return often to Riva for the location and good food and fun cocktails. Our recent visit was tarnished due to slow and poor service. We sat for a long while before approached by staff, ordering drinks for a party of 6 took 42 minutes to arrive, we never got offered bread sticks, TWO hours before food arrived, was never asked if we wanted dessert, coffee, or after dinner drinks. Parties around us had attentive service and those arriving after us were long gone as we waited for food and attention.
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Mike
Unspecified1 review
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Riva Grill has a great location right on the water, which makes for a nice atmosphere, especially if you’re just grabbing drinks. The Wet Woody is definitely the star of the show, strong, tasty, and worth trying if you’re in the area. The food was a bit hit or miss. I had the Dungeness crab sandwich, which was just okay, not bad, but not memorable either. The salt and vinegar chips on the side were actually better than the sandwich itself. One odd thing is they have mandatory valet parking, which felt unnecessary and kind of awkward, especially since it puts you in a position where you feel like you have to tip just to park your truck. Overall, Riva isn’t the best spot in Tahoe, but it’s not the worst either. If you’re in the mood for a good drink with a lake view, it’s worth a stop, just don’t expect to be blown away by the food.
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Chris VIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities1 review
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Unfortunately our server wasn’t educated in gluten free cooking, made several mistakes and did not deduct the late meals (that had to be redone) from the bill.
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Vicky VIP
San Francisco Bay Area13 reviews
2.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Dinner at 7pm felt very rushed. Main course arrived minutes after appetizers arrived. Not worth the high price- was overpriced. Loud and hectic ambiance. Food was mediocre at best. Would not return. Disappointed.
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Michael VIP
San Francisco Bay Area612 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Fair lunch this afternoon. Pleasant atmosphere, we were seated at a window table. Service was friendly and attentive. Food wasn’t anything special and especially considering the elevated prices, the food should have been remarkable! It was just ordinary and pedestrian. You would think it’s easy to make great garlic bread. Theirs was not crispy, nor very garlicky, but mostly cheese. The pizza I had should’ve been bursting with mind blowing flavor for $27, rather than just okay kind of bland. My wife made the same comment about her fish tacos. Alright, but grossly overpriced at $26, and the portion looked rather small. Generally, I don’t comment about prices, only when it’s so out of whack with what is being delivered for the premium price point. Complimentary valet parking was provided and necessary for the location and venue.
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elena
Los Angeles3 reviews
1.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
If you want a lake front experience that’s about all you will get. My husband ordered the filet medium and shrimp, it was served very rare still cold in the middle. The bacon wrapped around the steak was also very under cooked. He sent it back and did not want a replacement and they still charged 50% of the meal. I ordered the Cobb salad, which was so gross. Wilted mixed greens, canned olives, and over cook chicken. I would never order food from here again!!! Save your money and only order drinks, food is just gross. I’ve had a better meal at the airport.
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Emily
Los Angeles26 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great meal. Very busy large restaurant but lots of staff to help. Beautiful deck outside to enjoy. Enjoyed it very much.
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Kim
Greater Boston7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent server & great food!!!! And love the fun atmosphere
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Terri
Tahoe / Reno Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything-food, service, ambiance was all perfect. We’ve been here before and we will be back.
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Riva Grill is rated 4.3 stars by 4903 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 134 times today

900 Ski Run Blvd, Suite 3, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Additional information

Cross street
Hwy. 50
Neighborhood
South Shore
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steak, Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is always plenty of parking available at Riva Grill. Complimentary valet parking is provided, lunch and dinner, seven days a week during the summer season. Additional parking is accessible in the lot adjacent to Riva Grill where the first 90 minutes of parking is complimentary.
Public transit
Riva Grill is centrally located in South Lake Tahoe where Ski Run Blvd. meets Lake Tahoe. We are one mile west of the Heavenly Gondola; on the south side of highway 50, and a quick ride by taxi cab, Blue Go transit or bicycle. Many folks choose to walk here on warm summer evenings and return by taxi. Plenty of bicycle and kayak parking available.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef - Doug Bussiere
Entertainment
Live acoustic music every weekend with your favorites from the 70's, 80's, 90's and today; Fridays and Saturdays 8:00pm to 11:00pm. Ladies are welcome to dance on the bar...but you have to take your shoes off first!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rivagrill.com/
Phone number
(530) 542-2600
Private party facilities
Private party space available for groups of 20 guests up to 600 guests. Riva Grill is available to close for private functions. Call for details.

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Riva Grill

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About this restaurant

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33 Tahoe / Reno Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Seared Diver Scallops

Peppered Tenderloin & Blue Cheese Salad

French Onion au Gratin

Appetizers

Ahi Poke Bowl$28.00

Lobster Deviled Eggs$20.00

Pomegranate Glazed Pork Ribs$25.00

Beer Battered Coconut Prawns$25.00

Dungeness Crab Cakes$27.00

Steamed Clams$27.00

Garlic Bread$13.00

Soups / Salads

French Onion au Gratin$17.00

Shrimp & Lobster Bisque$17.00

House Salad$17.00

Caesar Salad$17.00

Wedge Salad$18.00

Deck Favorites

Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich$27.00

Filet BBQ Bacon Burger$30.00

Filet California Burger$30.00

Dungeness Crab Sandwich$30.00

Peppered Tenderloin & Blue Cheese Salad$31.00

Cobb Salad$30.00

The Riva Grill

Chimichurri Salmon$49.00

Seared Diver Scallops$52.00

Soy Braised Short Ribs$51.00

Roasted Chicken$45.00

Filet Mignon$57.00

Filet and Scampi$54.00

Ribeye$57.00

Grilled Pork Tenderloin$49.00

Filet & Lobster

Slow Roasted Prime Rib$57.00

Pasta

Wild Mushroom Risotto*$42.00

Conchiglie$42.00

Seafood Tagliarini$49.00

Sweets

Irish Coffee

White Chocolate Snickers Cheesecake$16.00

Apple Pecan Bread Pudding a La Mode$16.00

Mocha Crunch Ice Cream Cake$16.00

Peppermint Stick Sundae & Creme Wafers$16.00

Seasonal Sorbet$16.00

Warm Chocolate Brownie$16.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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