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Diners' Choice: Great for scenic views restaurants in Tahoe / Reno Area

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Updated June 05, 2025

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The Dining Room @ Village Lodge - Sugar Bowl Resort

5.0

5 (34)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Truckee

About the restaurant

Fine dining with a view, enjoy Bay Area-inspired California cuisine in a classic high-alpine Lodge. An oversize wood-burning fireplace greets you, while you take in beautiful photos depicting the history of Donner Summit, on your way to a meal you won't soon forget.

Arriving at The Dining Room:
Your experience begins with a complimentary gondola ride from the free parking at The Village Gondola. Glide effortlessly through the air, taking in breathtaking views as you’re whisked away to the charming Village Lodge. Here, nestled slopeside and just steps from the Mt. Disney Express Lift, The Dining Room awaits—promising a memorable blend of refined dining and alpine allure.

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charlieVIP

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

Wonderful evening with Eric . The chef provided an impeccable experience.

A photo of Friday's Station Steak & Seafood Grill - Harrah's Lake Tahoe restaurant

Friday's Station Steak & Seafood Grill - Harrah's Lake Tahoe

4.8

4.8 (4180)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Stateline

About the restaurant

No trip to Lake Tahoe is complete without a visit to Friday’s Station Steak & Seafood Grill. Located on the 18 floor of Harrah’s hotel tower, our restaurant’s features include a dramatic entrance, a 1,000-bottle wine cellar and magnificent views.

Friday’s Station specializes in a wide variety of Dry-Aged, Certified Angus, and USDA Prime beef, ocean-fresh seafood specials and tantalizing side dishes, all served up with a breathtaking panorama of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra Nevada
• We have a 15-minute grace period. Please call us if you are running late. There is a $25 no-show fee per guest.
• 1 check per reservation, we cannot do split checks.
• For your convenience, 20% gratuity will be added to the total bill of parties of 6 or more guests
• The entire party must be present to be seated.
• No outside beverages to be brought into the restaurant.
• Corkage: $50 per bottle (750ml) with a maximum of 2 bottles allowed.
• Dress code: Smart Casual. Tank tops are not allowed.

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AndrewVIP

Dined 5 days ago

The perfect place for a beautiful dinner setting.

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Crab & Shrimp Cake

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A photo of Christy Hill restaurant

4.7

4.7 (2315)

$50 and over

Californian

Tahoe City

About the restaurant

A memorable dining experience awaits you as you enter the Christy Hill Restaurant in the center of Tahoe City. The restaurant sits on the shoreline of Lake Tahoe on an elevated embankment offering diners a panoramic vista. The intimate setting offers guests a view that is only upstaged by the cuisine, wine and service. Spectacular sunsets that can be seen from every table is just one of the many reasons that Christy Hill was voted "Most Romantic Restaurant" and "North Lake Tahoe's Iconic Restaurants with World-Class Views" by the San Francisco Chronicle.

Executive Chef, Luis Vallin, focuses on sustainability and innovation, supporting local merchants and farmers. The thoughtful and playful menu pays homage to the tradition of Christy Hill while continuing to uplift and propel the cuisine and restaurant into exciting new territory.

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RoyVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Food was excellent and ambience is great with the view of the lake. Highly recommend it

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Day Boat Scallops

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Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding

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Chart House Restaurant - Lake Tahoe

4.6

4.6 (7150)

$30 and under

Seafood

Stateline

About the restaurant

Chart House is a fine dining restaurant serving seafood & steak and famous for their spectacular views. For more than 50 years, Chart House has redefined the ideal dining experience. With 27 waterfront and showcase locations ranging from the historic to the unforgettable, Chart House restaurants specialize in dazzling views, unique cuisine and exceptional service. From fresh fish specialties to slow-roasted prime rib, the renowned chefs of Chart House have tailored a menu that adds a unique touch to local flavors. And the Chart House happy hour is a guest favorite, where guest favor our signature cocktails and delicious bites you are sure to enjoy. Our original Hot Chocolate Lava Cake is the perfect end to a memorable dining experience at Chart House. Chart House offers the ideal setting for your next event. We would be happy to assist you with all the details of your special occasion.

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Tammy

Dined 1 day ago

We came to celebrate our 30th anniversary. It was a great place overlooking Lake Tahoe and watching the sunset. Service was excellent and food was great!!! Highly recommend

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Big Water Grille

4.6

4.6 (1295)

$31 to $50

Californian

Incline Village

About the restaurant

Nestled in the mountains of the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, the Big Water Grille has spectacular panoramic lake views that are among the best around. Our Chefs are impressing diners with his fresh/seasonal menu. Join us for a martini in the lounge, a glass of wine on the deck or a fine dining experience in the dining room. Choose from our craft cocktails or extensive wine list from around the world.

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Amy

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

Excellent appetizers and fantastic staff! We had a lovely graduation celebration!

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The Grille at Somersett

4.6

4.6 (295)

$31 to $50

American

Reno

About the restaurant

Since 2004, we've had the pleasure of serving the vibrant Somersett Community with a diverse and inviting American Eclectic dining experience. Our passion is to deliver delicious, high-quality meals paired with exceptional service, all in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.

Join us for breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, or savor lunch and dinner five days a week, with exciting daily specials that always keep things fresh. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite to go during your round of golf or enjoying refreshing beverages from the golf cart, we’ve got you covered.

Dine with us and enjoy stunning views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the beautiful Somersett community. While reservations are never required, they are highly recommended to ensure a great experience.

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JudyVIP

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

The food is always good… our server was very nice ….usual nice experience

A photo of The Shore Room restaurant

4.5

4.5 (960)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Reno

About the restaurant

Offers seasonally fresh and approachable food with flavors and ingredients inspired by the larger Mediterranean area, including North Africa, Southern Europe and hints of Greek flair.

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Nathalie V.VIP

Dined 2 days ago

A Family favorite with staples we love. Breakfast this round consisted of chicken fried steak and chorizo Benedict. Add bottomless mimosas and pure deliciousness! Colin provided impeccable service. All around a great meal!

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Seared Flat Iron Steak

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Greek Meatballs

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4.3

4.3 (4904)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

South Shore

About the restaurant

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.

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PorshaVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Great service what Woody were amazing Scotty and Greta were excellent servers

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Seared Diver Scallops

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Peppered Tenderloin & Blue Cheese Salad

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French Onion au Gratin

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Sapori Italian Kitchen - Harrah's Lake Tahoe

4.3

4.3 (872)

$31 to $50

Italian

Stateline

About the restaurant

Sapori Italian Kitchen offers authentic Northern Italian Cuisine. Try pastas made fresh daily in our pasta shop, meat, seafood entrees and more, all served up with breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra Nevada Mountains.

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Valerie

Dined 7 days ago

This was an amazing experience! Our Server was “short” Scott and he was super attentive! The view was breathtaking and the food was outstanding. The bread was airy with a nice crunchy crust! I had the Rolled Lasagna which was outstanding and my son had the Chicken Parm both were incredibly flavorful. I would highly recommend you have an evening up high for the views and a fabulous dinner!

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Fettuccine - Scampi

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Jake's on the Lake

4.2

4.2 (566)

$31 to $50

Californian

Tahoe City

About the restaurant

Jake’s On The Lake is the ultimate waterfront dining experience in Lake Tahoe! Soak in spectacular views of the lake and enjoy a flavorsome meal while we treat you to our warm “Mountain Aloha” hospitality. Family owned and operated since 1978 our menu is inspired by Californian and Hawaiian flavors and features the freshest possible, locally-sourced seafood, grass-fed meats, and seasonal produce. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

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CathyVIP

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

We had a great time at Jakes! The view was just as amazing as the food. All of our entrees were delicious- I especially loved the halibut and the others loved their steak, pork chop and clam chowder. The hula dessert was huge- it could have fed our entire table of 4! Our server was great but unfortunately her name escapes me.

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