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Sunnyside

4.3
4.3
1344 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Welcome! We are open for lakeside dining. Visit our website for the latest Sunnyside Restaurant and Lodge updates!

This iconic lakeside lodge and restaurant is the ideal Tahoe getaway. With a charming lakeside hotel, fantastic food and a panoramic lake view, it is nothing short of a magical mountain experience. It’s everything you hoped Tahoe would be and more, from the mouthwatering cuisine to the largest seasonal lakeside deck in all of Tahoe. With community farmer’s markets, a lakeside bike path and some of the best ski resorts in California, life on the lake never gets boring. There’s always something fun and exciting for the entire family at Sunnyside.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 47 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (530) 583-7200

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Will Brunk

  • Neighborhood

    Tahoe City

  • Cross street

    Pineland

  • Parking details

    We have a main parking lot in front of the building. We also have another parking lot which is handicap accessible just south of the main parking lot. We also offer complimentary valet parking during the summer months.

  • Public transit

    Tart bus stop is 100 yards from our front entrance.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,344 people are saying

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
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Value

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Healthy

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Hot spot

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Neighborhood gem

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Great for outdoor dining

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Romantic

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Great for scenic views

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Lively

  • North Lake Tahoe

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall3food1service3ambience4
    The menu is ridiculously lacking…not a lot to choose from. Been getting more limited every year. Prices have gotten out of line. Go for a nice view and the fantastic fried zucchini, and an iced tea, water or soda. Go somewhere else for main meals and any drinking. Also, I’ve been twice in the last week and we get our silverware and napkins.
  2. UtkarshP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Good food. Great ambience. Lovely location for a sunset dinner.
  3. ScotM

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    Expensive for what you get. Size of entrees has gone down.
  4. MelissaM

    Sacramento

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food2service2ambience1
    It is a good destination for younger individuals. Extremely loud and people using offensive language. Service and food sub par. Guess my expectations were too high.
  5. Evor

    Tahoe

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food, efficient, friendly service; exquisite setting. Music was a bit too loud especially for this outdoor million-dollar seating.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience5
    When I made reservations I did not know they were having a special Mother’s Day Brunch Buffett. I am not big on buffets. The eggs Benedict was impossible to cut because the bread was as hard as a rock. The eggs were very salty and the French toast was burnt. It was fine not just $35. I love this place and was looking forward to ordyoff the menu.
  7. tsallen

    Tahoe

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The buffet was very good. Great selection. We really liked the cinnamon rolls. The large size along with being fluffy and soft. Wish could get the recipe for the frosting. The issue was the placement there were steps to get to buffet line. And being in a wheelchair made impossible get to it. But that's where the great staff came in. A staff member saw me and immediately stepped up to help. He put together my plate and let me know just let him know if I wanted anything more. A side note a man named Duane was just constantly on the go. He saw me and that's when we found out he was a Marine like myself. Can't wait for the outside deck to open. It is always worth the drive from grass valley. Also if you want a great place to stay the rooms are great and right on the lake.
  8. RobertB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    Mother's day is a very special day. We went there for brunch. It was a very pedestrian offering. And you could have used the english muffin under my eggs benedict as a hockey puck. And the ham was thin and dry. I could have gotten a better meal at Denny's for 1/4 the price.
  9. JohnS

    Tahoe

    14 reviews

    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Did not know that on Mother's Day SS was doing a buffet only service. We had been here on Mother's Day 2 years prior and that was not the case. No bother, but the quality of the buffet was sub-par. The offerings were quite limited. The cinnamon rolls were, by all accounts terrible, as were the eggs Benedict (english muffins were hockey pucks). The scrambled eggs were passable as was the bacon and link sausage. There was very little fruit offered (pineapple as I recall). The french toast was not bad, but certainly nothing you you might not see at I-Hop. The doors to the deck were open and a breeze kept us all cool. The deck was going thru its annual refresh and there were buckets of deck sealer and a portion of the deck had just been sealed. The fumes from the sealer were wafting through the dining room. Really not what you'd expect. We'll be back for a summer nibble on the deck when it opens, but won't make the mistake of returning for Mother's Day.
  10. Ssexton

    Tahoe

    22 reviews

    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    It pains me to give a bad review of my favorite Mother’s Day brunch spot, but it’s changed. I’ve been dining at Sunnyside for 35 years on Mothers Day and boy has it gone downhill! First of all, they’ve totally done away with service.  They will only give you service if you order a drink from the bar or a order a fancy dessert (deserts were not offered with the buffet). We did get water from the bus boy, but had to ask for salt and pepper. If you want coffee you have to get it yourself like you’re at a motel kitchen.  In the past the server brought you coffee, tea, juice, and a few years back complimentary champagne or mimosas. The Buffet was not nearly as nice as it used to be. In the past we had a choice of fish, prime rib, ham, bacon, sausage, an array of salads, shrimp with cocktail sauce and many lovely desserts to choose from. The cost was was the same as before, although with the price of food, we wouldn’t have minded paying more.  This brunch was way too expensive for the choices offered which were basically eggs Benedict, ham, bacon sausage, potatoes, pancakes and French toast. It was basically a coffee shop breakfast. One more thing. The deck was closed and smelled of strong deck stain. Families couldn’t walk out and enjoy the lake or find a nice spot to take pictures. The efforts to make it nice for Mother’s Day were minimal. Sunnyside management should ask the retired managers how they used to do things. They might learn a thing or two!
  11. HerbL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    I love this place. It’s unfortunate the Mother’s Day brunch has dwindled down to such a small affair. We have been coming since 2010. I hope it recovers to what it was.
  12. Twinkle9

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious! Breathe taking views right on the lake! Great Service! Highly Recommend Sunnyside for ALL occasions!
  13. LindaL

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Mother’s Day
  14. DeeS

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    I was part of party of four. Drinks were average, Fried Zucchini was scrumptious, calamari maybe not so much. Main course: Fish tacos were average, Pistachio fresh fish was good, Thai Curry hot pot really flavorful, Filet mignon even after asking for a medium well was completely burnt. The hula pie was just a heap of cheap ice cream. Overall below expectations for what I heard about the place.
  15. TrudiS

    New Orleans

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious. Service was great. And, the bear sighting was fun and entertaining. Thanks to all.
  16. sonam

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great waitress, very personable and knowledgeable about the menu and Tahoe
  17. Mimi

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience5
    We have been long time satisfied customers of Sunnyside. Tonight was a major disappointment. Menu selection was sparse.
  18. Lisa

    Tahoe

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sunnyside is our favorite restaurant on the west shore. especially in spring and summer. The food is great and the location and views are out of this world!
  19. JimC

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Susan was our server and she was excellent. Accommodated our change of time with out an issue
  20. HealthyFunFood

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Terrific service, delicious salmon and scrumptious hula pie. Lovely start to finish...and a view of the lake to top it off!
  21. SusanB

    Tahoe

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was outstanding however the service was a bit slow.
  22. StacyD

    Exclusive

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the hostess to the bartender and server we had the best service. They were all amazing. Super friendly and helpful. Food was fantastic and the view was beautiful. Definitely will come back here again on our next trip.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner and amazing views. Servier was friendly and prompt
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Repeat customer, when in the basin I don’t miss a chance to eat at sunshine. Even the owner came by and thanked me for coming in. Special place!
  25. ShariB

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful restaurant! Service & view outstanding! Food was delicious! The Hula pie is amazing! 😋
  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful location and excellent food. The view is stunning and the ambiance is the right balance of comfort, casual, and rich.
  27. LeonieL

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Our waiter seemed a little out of it, maybe tired, but overall experience was great!
  28. NicholasG

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hostess was wonderful. Bartenders were fun but professional. Waiter was attentive. We had a wonderful Easter brunch
  29. JennyA

    Tahoe

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We went for Easter brunch. It was a reasonable cost for $35 for adults and $16 for kids. We were able to add on juice and adult beverages. It was about noon and there was a children’s egg hunt on the patio in the snow. The mist just lifted from the lake and it was beautiful. It was a fun time. The buffet was the only menu available but we had the option to add their famous zucchini or dessert. We opted for the zucchini which was amazing as usual. The food was good including eggs Benedict and smoked salmon.
  30. AdamsD

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The easter brunch was very nice. Food was excellent and location was great of course being on Lake Tahoe.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Beautiful venue, lively spot.
  32. kristina

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the Salmon rice bowl with kimchi. It was delicious.
  33. DonnaS

    San Joaquin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Sunnyside is always a treat — good food, incredible views, great service!
  34. DavidW

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    It's such a great view...we had a loud mouth party next to us, but it didn't matter that much as it was delightful.
  35. DDL1

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Dinner on a snowy winter evening. Wonderful sunset view of serene Lake Tahoe, contrasting with Sunny side’s warm and bustling dining room . Engaging server. An interesting variety of menu choices. Venison was mouthwatering. Yellowtail tempachi wonderful. And who doesn’t love Hula Pie for dessert? Cocktails were lackluster and spinach salad under dressed for the occasion. Overall satisfying experience and would recommend and repeat.
  36. KeliM

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Been going here for years. Food has changed a lot over the years. I prefer the menu from 15 years ago. Still pretty good though.
  37. Chrisr

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Sunnyside is one of our favorite restaurants to eat at. We've been coming jere for 10 years. Our anniversary dinner is always at the Sunnyside. The ambiance and the service is always great. We even got to see a double rainbow in gall.
  38. KellieB

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated my husbands 60th Birthday at the restaurant and stayed at the lodge and everyone was so nice and accommodating!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Food was average. The old fashioned was excellent.
  40. Beth

    New York Area

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice meal on a snowy evening that led to a small crowd. Live music on Friday nights. If we are back in Tahoe City we would definitely stop again and consider staying here. We enjoyed our drinks, the zucchini sticks, prawns wrapped prosciutto, the halibut and Caesar salad. Service was great.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Sunnyside using the Order Online button. Sunnyside also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (530) 583-7200.

Sunnyside is rated 4.3 stars by 1344 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 47 times today
Google Map for Sunnyside

1850 West Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Pineland

  • Neighborhood

    Tahoe City

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    We have a main parking lot in front of the building. We also have another parking lot which is handicap accessible just south of the main parking lot. We also offer complimentary valet parking during the summer months.

  • Public transit

    Tart bus stop is 100 yards from our front entrance.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Will Brunk

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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