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Riva Grill, South Lake Tahoe, CA

Riva Grill

4.3 (4912)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
900 Ski Run Blvd, Suite 3, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 133 times today

About this restaurant

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

Riva Grill's menu was last updated on 6/15/2025.

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What 4,912 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Hot spot

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Contemporary American

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Most Booked

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Good for groups

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Hot spot

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Great for scenic views

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Good for special occasions

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Lively

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Riva Grill offers a stunning lakeside view and a vibrant atmosphere, making it a must-visit in South Lake Tahoe. Highlights include "great service" and "beautiful views," with standout drinks like the Wet Woody. While some dishes shine, experiences can vary, so it's best for drinks and ambiance.
4,912 Reviews

  1. Kevin VIP

    Tahoe / Reno Area9 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We have visited many times but this time we had guests in town and from our greeting to seating was beyond a disappointment. A table sat next to us and was greeted and served prior to us even being greeted. Our serve had two large parties in a half full dining room and never acknowledged us. Almost a half hour for drinks, we even finished our calamari app before drinks arrived. This was not even the worse part, finally an hour later our food came out cold , prime rib, scallops,and shrimp for a salad were all cold. At this point we gave up as it was quite we just wanted to get out of this disaster of an evening, explaining to our guests this never ever happened before, apparently service and quality has slipped dramatically from the past and was not worth the price per person . We were a fan no more unfortunately as management was missing and was no where to be found to address service, quality, or timing issues. No to others avoid as there are much better options now days .

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  2. April

    San Diego10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. It’s a relaxing environment with beautiful lake view.

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  3. Courtney VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was terrible, so overpriced and tasted horrible. Literally like lighting $300 on fire.

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  4. Jeffrey

    San Francisco Bay Area13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Filet Mignon was tough. Quite chewy. Coconut Shirmp was excellent. Service was fair to the poor side.

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  5. Todd VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was terrible. Even a simple dish like Caesar Salad which was soggy in so much dressing.

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  6. Jimmy VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great experience at the Riva grill. The servers and staff were responsive, the food was good, and the environment is amazing.

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  7. David

    Las Vegas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arrived early for a 7PM reservation, after a few minutes wait we were seated with a window seat, acknowledging we were celebrating a Birthday. Service and food were excellent.
    Riva GrillResponded 4 days ago
    David, we are honored by your positive words about your recent visit to celebrate a birthday with us. It’s good to hear that you enjoyed our service and food, especially while being seated at a lovely window spot. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable occasions!

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  8. David

    Tahoe / Reno Area15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days 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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  9. Sharleen

    Idaho5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days 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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  10. Mike

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    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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FAQs

Riva Grill is rated 4.3 stars by 4912 OpenTable diners.

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  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Tahoe / Reno Area
  4. South Lake Tahoe
  5. South Shore

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 133 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–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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