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Spindleshanks, Tahoe Vista, CA

Spindleshanks

4.4
4.4
95 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Spindleshanks American Bistro and Wine Bar represents the best of both old and new Lake Tahoe. Opened in 2000 by partners Steve Marks and Harman Schuchmann, the restaurant has become a Tahoe Vista institution in a short amount of time. By offering regional American cuisine and a variety of wines in a casual atmosphere, the pair created a dining experience that caters to both large families and couples seeking a romantic evening.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Bistro, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

What 95 people are saying

Spindleshanks 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

95 Reviews
  1. Frank VIP

    San Francisco28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, we had a really nice evening at this restaurant. The owner Steve has been in the restaurant business for decades and has created a very pleasurable spot to dine in both the winter and out on the deck in the summer.

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  2. Lisa VIP

    Tahoe6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spindleshanks continues to deliver with their commitment to uncommon but delicious dining options. Their outdoor deck offers a great place to dine in warmer weather, while their indoor dining room is welcoming in cooler months. My husband and I were in the Kings Beach area on a 3-day getaway and Spindleshanks was our first fine dining choice. We shared the Ahi Napoleon -- which exceeded expectations with sizable pieces of tender Ahi Tuna and flavor enhancing condiments. I had the Pan Griddled Trout for dinner, which arrived with a Spinach Saute and a soft, wonderfully flavored Potato Pancake. All were delicious. My husband had the Steamed Mussels and Iceberg Wedge Salad, which were terrific. Service was great. We'll be back!

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  3. Masako

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We had dined here 2 years ago, and thought it was decent. This time, it felt like other overpriced restaurants in a touristy area. Some items were alright, but some not so great. In our case, oyster appetizer was so heavily sauced, we couldn’t find the oysters. We enjoyed our spinach salad. Our main course of duck was so tough, we had to chew & spit them out.. yuck. We mentioned it to our main wait staff at the end, and he barely acknowledged our comment. I thought that was odd. Front staff was nice.

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  4. Stephanie

    Seattle1 review

    4.0

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were excellent. This restaurant was recommended by our lodging as a kid-friendly option. While they do have a kids menu, the space itself was quite tight, with hot platters of food and drinks coming around the corners often. If you have a toddler that needs to move around from time to time (accompanied by a parent), you might find a different option. We ended up packing up our entree to go. All very tasty, though!

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  5. Rosalie

    Sacramento2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a solid “old Tahoe” decor and menu. The portions were very generous and the waiter was friendly and efficient. This was a perfect place to relax and enjoy.

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  6. Renee VIP

    Los Angeles38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spindleshanks' never disappoints. Great food, great drinks, great wine selection and great service.

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  7. Korey

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was beyond fantastic! Our waiter was excellent and very attentive.

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  8. Roberta

    San Francisco178 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great, except for the bees swarming over the table, they did put a table fan on our table but bees did not care, I suggest don’t order any kind of meat dish if your sitting outside

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  9. Dawn VIP

    San Francisco30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu with Delicious food and great location.

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  10. Aaron

    San Francisco3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on August 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Heavy delays in seating and then over 45 minutes once seated before our order was taken. Pleasant atmosphere and music!

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FAQs

Spindleshanks offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (530) 546-2191.

Spindleshanks is rated 4.4 stars by 95 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Spindleshanks

6873 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe Vista, CA 96148

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Bistro, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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