River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant

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   SheilaA1225

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 20, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Our server Mackenzie was awesome, great food n wine recommendations, very attentive. Restaurant is older but wonderful ambience right next to Truckee River rapids making it a relaxing fun and enjoyable experience
   

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   Sarahh

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 18, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Enjoyed in regular food, the deer was some new experience.
   

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   TerryH

   Central Coast

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 18, 2023

   overall3food3service5ambience4

   Nice setting, mediocre food, very overpriced. Server very good.
   

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   twinkle

   San Francisco

   16 reviews

   3.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on May 2, 2023

   overall3food3service4ambience5

   This has been our go to restaurant for years. Unfortunately while prices have risen sharply, food quality has not. It was obvious that my entree had been sitting out for some time before being served. Bread was obviously old. Even the french fries on my wife's plate seemed to have been cooked long before serving and were lukewarm. While I love the setting and ambiance I wish the food were better.
   

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   alans

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 29, 2023

   overall5food4service4ambience5

   Great location and a real find. Well recommended.
   

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   SteveM

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 28, 2023

   overall4food3service5ambience5

   Lovre this place. We've dined here many times. On this occasion we decided to spend the night as well. Just wonderful. We look forward to our return.
   

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   ScottM

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on April 27, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent experience. Perfect for a celebration. Wonderful Sazerac.
   

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   GADinator

   San Francisco

   24 reviews

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   4.0

   24 reviews

   Dined on April 24, 2023

   overall4food4service4ambience5

   Great view of the river when it’s running and some wildlife (coyote) in the evening hours. Menu has game (elk and bison) that you don’t often see. The Elk chops are great although the roasted potatoes along with the veggie hash was too dry of a combo with the beautifully medium rare Elk. The stroganoff was also fabulous (with both the mushrooms and the beef). Almost wish I could take a bath in that sauce! Worth the short drive from the big resorts!!!
   

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   jeangab75

   Tahoe

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on April 18, 2023

   overall3food4service3ambience3

   View is the best part of this restaurant. The food was great, service was fair. Food took a long time to arrive - but we were right behind a large group, so this maybe explains the delay. Service was a bit too much on the friendly / casual side for my taste, considering the price point of the restaurant - around 40 to 50 dollars for an entree. I would have like something a bit more formal. The restaurant room was cold too.
   

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    ToughDuck

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Do not get the duck special. Short ribs were good, nachos were good, calamari was good.
    

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    CaroleF

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We make a point of dining at River Ranch each year when we come to Tahoe. The food is always delicious with attentive service.
    

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    M1022

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved the atmosphere and setting…food was delicious and service was friendly. We would definitely recommend!
    

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    WoodyR

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We went here for Mother's Day Brunch. The breakfast was outstanding. My compliments to the chef. I ordered Crab Benedict and it was perfect. I'm always leary about ordering Benedict due to past experiences at other restaurants. The portions were large and the atmosphere was great. They gave us a table overlooking the river. Staff was awesome. Would highly recommend this restaurant. 👍
    

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    StanK

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    This place is really suprisingly good and a true local favorite. The setting, on the river, the service, and the food quality are all very good.
    

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    SusanB

    Tahoe

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    The bar bill was outrageous! My husband had his usual cocktail, $7-8 everywhere else, including Tahoe, and was $18 at River Ranch. We will eat there again but will not go for drinks.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely lovely view ! Was a lovely pitstop on our way back home… OpenTable helped us find the selection as we would’ve never found it without OpenTable!
    

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    SaraM

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2

    Overbooked and understaffed. Stressed out waitress couldn't get our drinks out of the bar as there was just one bartender with a full bar, a special event snd a full restaurant. Food was okay ( short ribs, scallops, roast chicken and cauliflower risotto). The waitress gave us all the dessert options before we were finished, but then never came back to take our order - brought our bill instead. When I asked if we could order dessert, she told me not to be rude and that she had to wait on an adjacent table. The bus boy apologized for her behavior, which was kind, unfortunate that he felt he needed to say something. We won't be coming back.
    

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    BobR

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    I gave "ambience" 4 stars only because it cannot decide whether it is a fancy restaurant or a sports bar. If you like both, you're in luck!
    

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    Deborah

    Tahoe

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great food and fun atmosphere. A local staple for casual or upscale food, plus a great bar to hang out with friends for a cocktail, beer or glass of wine. The service was superb with quick seating and the food came out quickly and hot. Sit in the River View and watch the Truckee River. In the summer watch the rafters paddle by.
    

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    debidoright

    Central Coast

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Birthday but always our go to. Always so good!
    

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    NancyF

    New England

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Awesome place! Had the best poke I've ever had, great brussels (how they can be messed up!) but the short ribs were really over cooked. Still, in the middle of this insane snow season, I appreciated them being open and serving up as good as they did! Great cocktails too!
    

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    gregd

    Salt Lake City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Romantic rustic lodge on the river. Snowing outside, big warm fire crackling. Good food and really good service. Decent wine list. Pretty expensive but it seems all decent restaurants are these days.
    

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    ChrisD

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of my favorite spots, especially when things are busy in the basin.
    

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    ScottO

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We’ve been wanting to go to this place for some time during previous visits but it ilea’s always booked . This time we reserved in advance for our anniversary and it was great. The location is cool, our server, Court, was outstanding and the food was great. Will definitely come back.
    

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    KoryA

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredible food and great service. River Ranch is one of our favorite places to go for special occasions.
    

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    Calsun

    Tahoe

    37 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    Good food. Old fashioned environment but could be refreshed. Service was good. Nice view of the river.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My Girlfriend and I had a very lovely time our food was great.
    

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    ChristineB

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had dinner both nights we stayed there. Tuesday is a limited menu. My husband loved his lamb shank, my stroganoff was so-so. Our window table on the river was lovely and romantic. Wednesday nights full menu was much better for me. The scallops & risotto were delicious. My husband said the Elk was really good. I didn’t request a window table and we were sat along side the bar wall across from another table. Our server Stewart was fantastic but request a window table if possible. River Ranch Lodge is a always beautiful Tahoe experience.
    

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    EricS

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Appreciated the staff calling me prior to my dinner reservation letting me know there is a limited menu on Tuesdays.
    

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    LisaB

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We love to go to River Ranch. Asa is a fabulous waiter. Sit in the bar area.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service and friendly staff.
    

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    georgepiv

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a treat! Service, Menu and atmosphere. Lots of character and history.
    

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    DaveP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Bar and restaurant were great. Food was amazing. Service spot on. Love this place.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    River Ranch was my families favorite meal when we were in Tahoe in the Sixties. I had not been back to eat inside in years. I have had meals on the patio in the summer. We have added River Ranch to our favorites when we are in Tahoe.
    

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    DanM

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great overall experience, service and food! Our party had a blast and we are looking forward to coming back soon.
    

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    PamU

    Dallas

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was very good. Service was excellent and the room by the fireplace was quiet. The River side is louder.
    

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    KMarch

    San Diego

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Reservations accommodated us with the preferred area, prompt and polite service. Festive atmosphere. Been enjoying dinners here every time we come to town.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We drive past this place all the time on the way to our lake house, but never thought to stop in. On a whim, I made dinner reservations for date night (in-laws babysat), which doesn’t happen often. We loved the food! Our server was amazing! And it wasn’t too loud. They followed our requests for seating left in the notes and everything was perfect!!
    

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    dcw1

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful as always. RR is a North Lake stand-by, reliable classic. We're locals, and when in doubt, are always happy with River Ranch. Have been coming to RR for more than 25 years. Not Michelin level dining experience, but solid comfort food, great staff, wonderful setting, reasonable prices.
    

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    Jaconn

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience3

    Food is just OK, they rely on the ambience, but it is too dark to see it. Vintage kind of hotel setting which is fine but the food definitely improved especially the price to value.
    

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