Spindleshanks

Name: Spindleshanks
Address: 400 Brassie Ave, Kings Beach, CA, United States, 96143
Telephone: (530) 546-2191
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (104)

$30 and under

American

400 Brassie Ave, Kings Beach, CA 96143

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Great for happy hour

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

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Phone number
(530) 546-2191
Website
http://spindleshankstahoe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
On-site catering available.
Private party facilities
We can accommodate your private party and banquet needs for up to 50 people. Please contact us for more information!

Location
400 Brassie Ave, Kings Beach, CA 96143
Neighborhood
Kings Beach
Parking details
Private Lot
Entertainment
We offer live music almost every week. Please visit our website for a full schedule.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 104 people are saying

Spindleshanks reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Spindleshanks offers a "great atmosphere" with "delicious food" and "attentive service." Diners rave about the "beautiful site" and "super setting," noting the "ginormous portions" and "good menu." The restaurant boasts a "memorable dining experience" and is "open 7 days a week," making it a "highly recommended" choice.

104 Reviews

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Mitzi
Denver / Colorado4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
When I'm in town which is monthly, I always make a point of eating at Spindleshanks at least twice during my visits. Great atmosphere, delicious food and good service.
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Randall VIP
San Francisco Bay Area42 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We loved the Tomato cheese salad special and the trout! The veal mushroom pasta dish was rich but delicious. The Apple crisp was a little bland but still good. Service was responsive. We will definitely return!
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John VIP
New York City29 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful site, friendly service, good food except for the artichoke which was old and tough. Wedge salad was great
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Glenn
San Francisco Bay Area23 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Super setting, good to great food, ginormous portions…. Friendly and attentive service. They seemed genuinely happy to be busy, and to have a full restaurant. I’ll be back
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Anne-Marie
San Francisco Bay Area17 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were lucky enough to be able to dine on the deck alongside the golf course because the evening was so warm. Our server was welcoming and openly pleased with working at Spindleshanks. My duck was flavorful without being fatty and my partner’s trout was also cooked perfectly. Caution: The warm bread is addicting! The ambiance, upbeat server and great food made for a memorable dining experience. Highly recommend.
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Debra VIP
San Francisco Bay Area35 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, good menu, always reliable and open 7 days a week!
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Imaan
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on April 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The waitress was so good and the bartender helped my galfriend for aperfect wine pairing.
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Bill
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a favorite, great food, good service, at a fair price.
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Linda
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Spindleshank's is PERFECT. Highly recommended. Great food and many good choices. Prices are very reasonable for the quality. Our waitress was very informative and provided outstanding service. We live here and it is always one of our top (if not top) choice. You will never be disappointed.
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Frank VIP
San Francisco Bay Area30 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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FAQs

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

Spindleshanks is rated 4.5 stars by 104 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

400 Brassie Ave, Kings Beach, CA 96143

Additional information

Neighborhood
Kings Beach
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
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Bistro, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
We offer live music almost every week. Please visit our website for a full schedule.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://spindleshankstahoe.com/
Phone number
(530) 546-2191
Catering
On-site catering available.
Private party facilities
We can accommodate your private party and banquet needs for up to 50 people. Please contact us for more information!

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