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Riva Grill, South Lake Tahoe, CA

Riva Grill

4.3
4.3
3605 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
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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. With over two million sold, the rum and fruit juice blended drink will leave you with cold hands and a warm heart and certainly wanting one more.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 137 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Steak, Californian

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 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.

  • Private party contact

    Kimberly Boone: (888) 734-2882

  • 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, Entertainment, 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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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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Scenic View

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Most Booked

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Good for Groups

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Scenic View

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Vibrant Bar Scene

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Most Booked

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  1. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Can’t get a better location especially when you have a great table and are able to view the lake. So awesome. Service is always attentive and food served hot and lovely presentation. Always bustling but in control. Hostess was friendly and cordial and our server had been working all day - but you’d never know it. He was upbeat, friendly and happy! This restaurant continues to be our family fave every time we visit!
  2. DN

    DianeN

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This time had dinner out on the deck. The view was great. It was crowded so the noise level was pretty loud. The service was great.
  3. CR

    ConnieR

    Dallas

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter was fabulous along with great food and a fantastic sunset.
  4. LJ

    LisaJ

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Beautiful views, average food and drinks, overpriced even considering the effects of the pandemic and inflation. Would not return. Service was good!
  5. RA

    RazanA

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food2service1ambience3
    Rude staff
  6. SH

    SandraH

    Tahoe

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a last minute choice as they had evacuated the Chart House. Caught a reservation on Open Table and were happy they could accommodate us. The steaks were cooked as ordered and the the wedge Salad was great. Lakeview also!
  7. RG

    RandyG

    Baton Rouge

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    We were celebrating my husband’s birthday. We were seated outside patio area! Perfect Weather and View! Service and food was good but could have been better.
  8. T

    Thunder

    Tahoe

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place, third time here. Nice view, good food, and very good service.
  9. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gorgeous setting, nice valet, great food. French onion soup is the best I’ve had anywhere! Perfect way to enjoy South Lake Tahoe if you’ve only got a few hours. Watch rental boats pull in/out and enjoy nice sandy beach while you wait. Make reservations.
  10. DH

    DarrenH

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was excellent (Jorge)...As always, the food was great and the view was fantastic....It was very nice meal to conclude our vacation....Thank you!
  11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    The hostess was very rude and arrogant. Despite we had a reservation, she told us we will have to wait 25 min because the seating is not guaranteed. Then we got the worst possible table and have to wait for food another 40 mins because they forgot to place our order. This is given that their menu is overpriced. The only good thing about this place is the location.
  12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Meals and Service were excellent, somewhat noisy …
  13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food1service2ambience5
    Beautiful location and building, wonderful spot on the water. Food was of low quality, poorly prepared and overpriced.
  14. DJ

    DavidJ

    Tahoe

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Food was a bit pricey for what you get, but it is an expensive location, so not sure how it compares. Employees all very nice, parking attendants were great
  15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrating our engagement. Always have a wonderful experience, we are from Sonora California! Will definitely come again
  16. B

    Bonbini

    Tahoe

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    We ordered the wild mushroom risotto, they brought it out in a bowl with about a cup and a half of food. It had little taste, and we paid $40 per serving. Definitely not worth the cost.
  17. KO

    KathiO

    San Joaquin

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food5service3ambience4
    The food is always delicious!! When asking the cost of the market price of the steak and lobster, be sure you verify the cost correctly with the wait staff. We were told an amount much less than the charge on the bill. The manager did offer a discount.
  18. BW

    BrendaW

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Food was very good and our waiter was great. The hostess was rude and it seemed to be quite the chore for her to seat us. We had a reservation and there appeared to be plenty of open tables. I do understand that there may not have been servers for all of those tables. We asked to sit by the window so that we could enjoy the view. We were told there were none available. My daughter nicely asked if we could sit at one of the empty tables by the window. She rolled her eyes and seated us as requested. I probably wouldn't go back there again. Hire someone pleasant to work as a hostess. They are the first impression of your business. Our first impression was not a good one. It improved exponentially once we were past the young woman guarding the door.
  19. DD

    DickD

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrating the exiting of all of our house guests😀
  20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Wonderful as always, just bummed out that our server didn't tell us about the prime rib special.
  21. FO

    FOODIE

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an evening. The food was great and the view from the deck outside was even better. It was truly an unforgettable experience.
  22. F

    Fredo

    San Joaquin

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2022

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    I don’t ever write bad or negative reviews but this establishment was one of my worst experiences. The restaurant was hot with no AC. The food was bland and overcooked.
  23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2022

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    Terrible hostess service. I asked for a shaded table on the terrace. I explained I couldn’t be in the sun because of a skin condition and the hostess refused to give me another table. The restaurant had plenty of empty shaded tables. Just didn’t want to help
  24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always!!!!!
  25. R

    Rose

    Sacramento

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Especially great server
  26. f

    franklinbrown

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Nice setting with good food. Staff was friendly .
  27. KC

    KansasCityJimmy

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Special anniversary thank you
  28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    Beautiful location and good service but way overpriced and not a good value. Burger at $27 and chicken at $42 didn’t match the venue. Not going back.
  29. TS

    TawfiqS

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had the rib-eye steak medium well. Tasted great. Salads looked and tasted delicious.
  30. A

    Asmodean

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Looks like the sister restaurant of Gar Woods on the north west side of the lake. However, some of the dishes weren't as good as Gar Woods, like the coconut prawns and bread pudding. Food came relatively fast. We only saw the service when ordering, on food drop off and then had to flag to pay and leave. No water refills, etc. Wasn't particularly super busy and there were a lot of waiters.
  31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 1, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Gute Küche
  32. J

    Josie

    London

    40 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2022

    overall2food3service3ambience3
    Nice setting, good service but over-priced. A kid’s meal for an entree and a side is bad enough at $15, but the mac and cheese is actually Kraft which we could have microwaved In our hotel for $1. Outrageous! We will not go back just because of that.
  33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    It was a great afternoon to sit outside and enjoy the company we came with.
  34. CB

    ChadB

    New England

    59 reviews

    4.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great lunch spot with awesome lake views. Lots of options to choose from and an extensive drink menu.
  35. AE

    AdaE

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall2food3service3ambience2
    I usually love this restaurant. I only go out on the deck because inside is too loud. The vibe on the deck is great and the food is decent. However, this past weekend, I can't say the same. The food was average. Ordered the lobster deviled eggs, and it was basically just deviled eggs, no lobster. Ordered the BBQ ribs appetizer, very dry and tough... should have had it removed from the bill. Finally got to the deck for dinner and it was so loud with a one man band, felt more like a concert. Couldn't talk to my date without leaning in and raising our voices. Two salads with decent blackened salmon, no drinks was over $70 with the tip. Get rid of the loud music on the deck please. I will go again because I have hope. BTW, beautiful sunset that night also.
  36. JP

    JoeP

    Tahoe

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Prime rib was still Moving, had to send it back. Ordered medium rare. Prime rib is not their specialty. Juice was terrible. For $55 bucks you expect better. Do not order. My wife got the rib eye and it was pretty good. Appetizers and desert was tremendous!
  37. M

    Michael

    Hawaii

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall3food5service4ambience3
    Overall satisfied. Not blown away. Had to convince host to sit us outside. Thought our reservation would be enough.
  38. MA

    MAESR

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Both steak dinners were delicious and prepared as we had ordered (medium rare and well done). Our waiter Edward was friendly and attentive without being intrusive. We enjoyed our conversations with him and were impressed by the efficient service.
  39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very nice seat on deck. Food was very good. Drinks were not the best. Dessert is delicious. The view is the best. Love Riva Grill!
  40. KM

    KateM

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Great location, and very pretty when looking out the windows but the windows don't have screens so we ended up pulling 10+ flies out each from our glasses of wine, when we mentioned it to our server he didn't offer any compensation for the wine which was over $110. The food was okay, drinker were tasty, and the wedge salad is better than most and the steaks were cooked well. Overall going for a small bite to watch the sunset is a great choice.

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

FAQs

Riva Grill is rated 4.3 stars by 3605 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 137 times today
Google Map for Riva Grill

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–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm

  • 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, Entertainment, 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.

  • Private party contact

    Kimberly Boone: (888) 734-2882

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