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The Loft - Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, CA

The Loft - Tahoe

4.5
4.5
487 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
The Loft Live Theatre-Lounge-Dining located in the vibrant Heavenly Village of South Lake Tahoe, California. We are an American Tapas/Small Plates restaurant featuring a sampling of unique dishes from around the world. All of our offerings are made in house, using the freshest high quality ingredients. Our Chef/Owner is a graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY and also a Certified Sommelier. Join us daily for great food, outstanding wines and the best craft cocktails in town.

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2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 9 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (530) 523-8024

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Co-Owner, Frank Trotta

  • Catering

    Please call (530) 523-8024 or email frank@thelofttahoe.com for information regarding catering and facilities.

  • Private party facilities

    Theatre, Lounge, and Restaurant are available for rental. Contact us for more information regarding private functions and rentals.

  • Private party contact

    Frank Trotta: (530) 523-8024

  • Neighborhood

    Stateline

  • Cross street

    Lake Tahoe Blvd (US Hwy 50) & Heavenly Village Way

  • Parking details

    Parking is available in the Heavenly Village parking garage, and we have a special direct entrance from the 3rd floor of the garage. Flat fee $5.00 after 5pm is available.

  • Public transit

    There is a bus stop conveniently located just downstairs outside the cinema on Heavenly Village Way.

  • Entertainment

    The Loft proudly presents “Magic Fusion” starring the award-winning Tony Clark, in our 107-seat theatre nightly (dark Wed). Show times, ticketing, and detailed information can be found on our website. Join us for an intimate evening of magic and comedy by purchasing tickets in advance on our website, or ask your friendly server for assistance. http://thelofttahoe.com Remember to try one of our famous table-side S’more Fire Pits for dessert!

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Magic Show Experience at The Loft-Tahoe

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM,Fri - 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    The Loft’s Magic & Comedy Theatre, adjacent to our dining room, is home to Lake Tahoe’s #1 rated show, Magic Fusion, featuring award-winning, world-renowned comedy-magicians. This high-energy, fast-paced, 75-minute show has won the coveted “Best Of Tahoe” award several years in a row, including “Best Family Entertainment”. The headliners rotate every two weeks so the show is always fresh with new material. Come back again and again. Enjoy the show before or after dinner. Please allow 1 ½ hours to dine prior to show time. Doors to the theatre open 15 minutes prior to show time. Please visit our website for show times and reserved tickets. https://thelofttahoe.com

What 487 people are saying

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Innovative

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Hot spot

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Innovative

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Good for groups

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Hot spot

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Romantic

  • South Lake Tahoe

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  1. ChristianM

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great service but out of a few items requested. Enjoyed the staff. Will go back!
  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service, definitely recommend this place! Live music started around 8:00. Only downside was we had a very tiny table that barely fit 2 menus, so we didn’t have much room for drinks, plates & food. Would be nice if they had a slightly larger table for two.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food and ambience. A hifdden gem! Such a cute, quaint little place food was excellent and staff was super attentive. We will definitely be back!
  4. MaryH

    Nashville

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and show!
  5. KimT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful menu with a wide variety of options to choose from. Ate here before going to the Magic show - we highly recommend both!
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were there for our 1st anniversary and wanted to see the show. The service, food and entertainment was 5 star. The magician Robert Hall was top notch.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing and atmosphere was great. Highly recommend!
  8. Francis

    San Francisco

    70 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    It's been a while so nice to be back. Our daughter ordered the butter pasta. My wife ordered the mojito and I ordered the Horizon. We shared the Ahi Tuna Ceviche, Duck Tacos, Brussel Sprouts, Chicken Skewers, Elk Tenderloin, and Chocolate Trio. Our server was friendly and professional.
  9. DrDeborahT

    Jacksonville

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Family Vacation
  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great food. Great service. Most food was small plates. Weren’t expecting the small quantity per portion.
  11. Shari

    San Francisco

    91 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    91 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Scott always a pleasure as our server. Food really delicious. Friendly service all the way around.
  12. DaveD

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It has an amazingly intimate atmosphere right there in the hub of the village. We had great service and the plates were the correct size for Tapas. We enjoyed the evening and will be back in the future.
  13. todiefor

    Houston

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Loft is a unique dining experience. The Bison Carpaccio was amazing. I had the lamb chops that could not have been any better, tender and delicious. A friend had the Elk another had the filet mignon and bother were very pleased with the food.
  14. KathyV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our “Have To” place to eat when in South Lake Tahoe! My FAV would have to be the lamb chops w/sweet potato mash and tomato bisque soup… THEN, save room for desert, b/c the S’mores right at your table Is A MUST!!!
  15. Foodie

    Milwaukee

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was outstanding. I almost don’t want to tell other people about it because it seems like a Hidden jem. The prices were a little more like Aspen than Tahoe. However, in my mind, this was a great experience, and would do it again.
  16. Duck

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the small plates, can try more dishes. Waiter was very helpful in picking what to try. Do the magic show and setdown front, book early. Owner very nice. Great place.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Amazing food, tapas plates! Not a boring dish among them! Will eat here every time we come to Tahoe!
  18. MindyH

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome meal and experience!!!
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service and atmosphere. Our server Scott was fantastic and helpful with drink and food recommendations. Live music was a bonus! Will definitely be back.
  20. runTTrun

    Central Coast

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another amazing meal at The Loft. Our server Nikki was exceptional and we were so thankful that the Manager could accommodate our last minute 3rd guest. Highly recommend The Loft ….. they made my husband’s birthday amazing with top notch food and service.
  21. Trish

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    The food was very tasty. Our order included the tomato bisque, pork cheek, and gnocchi all of which I would highly recommend. The fettucinni and seafood risotto were a bit lackluster. Our server was very attentive. We also had tickets for the magic show after dinner which I would also highly recommend, and they allow you to order drinks to take into the show right at The Loft. Cool spot in Lake Tahoe!
  22. StevenF

    New York Area

    47 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Service was exquisite. Scott was terrific. Food was imaginative and delicious. Everything was appetizer sized portions and priced accordingly.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the best restaurant in Tahoe! Be sure to buy your show tickets separately.
  24. Betsy

    Central Coast

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a great experience to dine here. The tapas options were phenomenal and delicious. We had a selection of duck tacos, filet mignon, pork cheek, chicken skewers, calamari, elk and sides of spicy potatoes, broccoli & potato dauphinois. EVERYTHING was awesome!!
  25. PaulS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I thoroughly loved our night here. The ambiance was amazing, the meat and cheese tray for 2 was delicious, and the magic show was very fun and entertaining. I will definitely go back for a return visit.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    You can see the dust flying underneath the lights. Plates had food on it and my clams were not cleaned properly. The bus boy was really good constantly filling the water but didn’t get some of drinks until I asked. And wasn’t a mixed drink it was apple juice and cranberry juice. Food was over priced and only mediocre.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Vacation with Tapas! Great way to try lots of foods, yummy cocktails and a magic show!
  28. TaraR

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic meal around the fire pit with our party of 8. Gary and Scott were very accommodating and attentive. Definitely worth it. Looking forward to returning.
  29. KatieH

    Tahoe

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are long time locals and looking for a good spot for our first date night since having our baby. I was very surprised at the quality of food the wonderful service and quickness of items coming out. We will absolutely eat here again.
  30. runTTrun

    Central Coast

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our meal was FANTASTIC …. Literally every bite was delicious and we ended up order 2 more tapas plates based on how good the first 4 were. I had no idea this gem of a restaurant was in Tahoe and we will be back! Our server Nick was particularly exceptional with suggestions and just generally being friendly and helpful.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    We arrived ten minutes early for our 7pm reservation. It was our first day in town and we were still feeling out where things were and how long it took to get there. When we told the host we had arrived we got a snarky reply about being ten minutes early! Not cool. We planned to have a tapas meal because that’s what most of the menu is. Our server was clearly spread pretty thin because we saw him rarely. The kitchen was painfully slow with a dish or two coming out maybe every 15-20 minutes. Keep in mind these are small plates with just a few bites on each. Most of the time half the table ate while the other half watched…waiting. Our server did not deliver the food and did not check if we were actually receiving what we ordered either. Two things we ordered never came and the server never bothered to take them off the bill until we called it to his attention to do so. Thumbs down on this one.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    wonderful experience! our waitress was incredibly helpful! we will be back!
  33. BNPP

    San Francisco

    31 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    We went there on a Tuesday night and the service was so slow, especially for the food. Our server was new and I don't think it was her fault at all, but the food took forever to come out of the kitchen. We waited at least 30 minutes for one of our 8 items to be served. Also, the drinks took quite a while to be served without an explanation or apology.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall1food1service2ambience4
    Good Service was extremely slow and the portions were VERY small for the HIGH price. We ordered hummus that we never got and the food came out one at a time but extremely slow. For the money, you could go somewhere else and get more higher quality food.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    El Paso

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice experience with great food.
  36. CatalinaG

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Food was great and the server was very attentive.
  37. TaylorS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We are visiting on vacation and definitely recommend doing this one night. We really enjoyed this place! very intimidate. The staff was very welcoming and nice. Our tapas plates came out fast and we couldn’t have enjoyed them more! I love the experience of dinner then a show. Up close and personal magic is so fun to enjoy for all ages.
  38. BarbW

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Scott was excellent as our server! Food was the best! Highly recommend the seafood risotto 🤌
  39. RandallD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Their Tapas style menu was very refreshing. Perfect for 2 to share many choices definitely try the Fillet & the Halibut choices. Our server Todd was the best! Also the owner Gary greeted us and we are looking forward to their magic show tonight. You can’t go wrong it’s a must for a perfect evening.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was excellent atmosphere was great only minor draw back was magic show lines up near tables but it was brief and did not effect overall dining experience

FAQs

The Loft - Tahoe is rated 4.5 stars by 487 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 9 times today
Google Map for The Loft - Tahoe

1021 Heavenly Village Way, Suite 50, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Lake Tahoe Blvd (US Hwy 50) & Heavenly Village Way

  • Neighborhood

    Stateline

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Parking is available in the Heavenly Village parking garage, and we have a special direct entrance from the 3rd floor of the garage. Flat fee $5.00 after 5pm is available.

  • Public transit

    There is a bus stop conveniently located just downstairs outside the cinema on Heavenly Village Way.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Co-Owner, Frank Trotta

  • Entertainment

    The Loft proudly presents “Magic Fusion” starring the award-winning Tony Clark, in our 107-seat theatre nightly (dark Wed). Show times, ticketing, and detailed information can be found on our website. Join us for an intimate evening of magic and comedy by purchasing tickets in advance on our website, or ask your friendly server for assistance. http://thelofttahoe.com Remember to try one of our famous table-side S’more Fire Pits for dessert!

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (530) 523-8024

  • Catering

    Please call (530) 523-8024 or email frank@thelofttahoe.com for information regarding catering and facilities.

  • Private party facilities

    Theatre, Lounge, and Restaurant are available for rental. Contact us for more information regarding private functions and rentals.

  • Private party contact

    Frank Trotta: (530) 523-8024

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