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Restaurants
The listing below includes restaurants all around the lake. Many of them are lakefront; others are close enough to the shore to be an easy walk from the dock and are special enough to merit inclusion even though they aren't lakefront.
Blue Onion Deli
Award winning deli, right across street from Tahoe Vista Recreation Area, sandwiches, "gourmet pizza", breakfast pastries, espresso, handmade chocolates, catering and to go phone in ordering.
7019 North Lake Blvd.
Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
Phone: (530) 546-3913 or (530) 546-3915
Website: http://www.blueonion.com/
Boathouse Bar & Grill
Only restaurant on the pier.
3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Phone: (530) 541-0113
Captain Jon's Seafood, CJ's Lounge
Upscale and hopping lakeside bar and grill. Dining on the Pier – 2 Bars; 2 Restaurants – Appedizers, Seafood, Steaks and more.
7220 North Lake Blvd.
Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
Phone: (530) 546-4819 or (800) 471-1108
CB's Pizza and Grill
Pizza, salads, sandwiches, beer and wine, "to go" orders by phone.
Located in Carnelian Bay, CA, across from the local public beach access of Lake Tahoe, CB's Pizza has been offering delicious foods and spirits for over 2 decades. Our world (okay, locally) famous food uses only the highest quality fresh ingredients for our mouth-watering sandwiches, burgers, pastas pizzas and more...All served in a fun, family-friendly, casual environment.
Boat Access: Across the street from Gar Woods pier
5075 North Lake Blvd.
Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
Phone: (530) 546-4738 or (530) 546-4758
Website: http://www.cbspizza.com/
Chambers Landing Bar & Restaurant
Excellent restaurant (fine dining), historic bar at end of dock, visitor dock, moorings, water taxi, catering.
Chambers Landing is the oldest bar on Lake Tahoe. We serve a wide selection of items from the barbeque including Hamburgers, Grilled Chicken Sandwiches, Grilled Bratwurst and an assortment of salads including our Grilled Chicken Caesar, a deck favorite. A Kids Menu is also available.
Known for its pristine views of Lake Tahoe and its access by boat from the lake, Chamber’s Landing is Lake Tahoe’s favorite summer family hotspot.
Now booking weddings for 2009 and 2010.Please call 530.906.7201 to schedule.
Open Daily
Weekends 11:30 am - 11:00 pm - Starting June 20
Weekdays 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Beginning June 26
Open Daily 11:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Boat Access: Pier and moorings
6400 Chambers Lodge Road
Homewood, CA 96141
Phone: (530) 525-9190
Email: graham@dinewine.com
Website: http://www.chamberslandingbarandrestaurant.com/
Christy Hill
California cuisine, excellent food in a fairly formal setting; a short walk from Tahoe City marina.
Boat Access: Tahoe City Marina; off parking lot above Lakehouse
115 Grove
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Phone: (530) 583-8551
Website: http://www.christyhill.com/lake-view-dining
Fire Sign Cafe
A very popular home-style restaurant for breakfast or lunch; across the street from Sunnyside.
Boat Access: Sunnyside Marina
1785 West Lake Blvd.
Tahoe Park, CA
Phone: (530) 583-0871
Website: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/laketahoe/D43732.html
Fresh Ketch Restaurant
Right on the water next to docks, large outdoor patio; fuel dock is alongside restaurant.
Boat Access: Tahoe Keys marina
2435 Venice Dr
South Lake Tahoe, CA 95731
Phone: (530) 541-5683
Email: http://thefreshketch.com/dining/contact.php
Website: http://www.thefreshketch.com/
Gar Woods Grill and Pier
Very popular north Tahoe restaurant; good food and drink, nice deck, great lake views.
Boat Access: Great pier and moorings; water taxi. Pier is open to public and can be used by visitors to nearby businesses, including 7-11, CJ's, post office, laundromat--even miniature golf
5000 North Lake Blvd.
Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
Phone: (530) 546-3366 or (800) 298-2463
Fax: (530) 546-2184
Email: onthewater@garwoods.com
Website: http://www.garwoods.com/
Jake's On the Lake
Large restaurant, heated outdoor patio right on the lake, in Boatworks mall.
Boat Access: Tahoe City Marina
760 North Lake Blvd
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Phone: (530) 583-0188
Fax: (530) 583-0203
Email: info@jakestahoe.com
Website: http://www.jakestahoe.com/
Lakehouse Pizza, Eggschange
Pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salads, bar, breakfasts, occasional live music; small pier, can tie-up while dining; immediately west of marina.
Boat Access: Tahoe City Marina; or Lakehouse pier, if there is room (small and shallow)
120 Grove
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Phone: (530) 583-2222
Le Petit Pier
Classic French food, extensive wine selection.
Boat Access: Up the street from North Tahoe Marina
7252 North Lake Blvd.
Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
Phone: (530) 546-4464
Mandarin Villa
Szechuan and Mandarin, no msg, to go or eat there; above Lakehouse pizza.
Boat Access: Tahoe City Marina
120 Grove
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Phone: (530) 583-1188
McDonald's
Fast food.
Boat Access: Tahoe City Marina
952 North Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Phone: (530) 583-2050
Old Tahoe Cafe
Small cafe, friendly folks, across the street from Obexer's.
Boat Access: Obexer's
5335 West Lake Blvd.
Homewood, CA 96141
Phone: (530) 525-5437
Riva Grill
Upscale grill and bar, owned by Gar Woods.
Boat Access: Ski Run Marina
900 Ski Run Blvd. Ste 3
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Phone: (530) 542-2600 or (888) 734-2882
Fax: (530) 542-3366
Email: onthewater@rivagrill.com
Website: http://www.rivagrill.com/
Spindleshanks
Spindleshanks American Bistro and Wine Bar represents the best of both old and new Lake Tahoe. By offering regional American Cuisine and a variety of wines in a casual atmosphere, creates a dining experience that caters to both large families and couples seeking a romantic setting
6873 North Lake Blvd
Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
Phone: (530) 546-2191
Website: http://www.spindleshankstahoe.com/
Sunnyside Restaurant and Lodge
Guest docks for restaurant customers, moorings, water taxi, good restaurant, hotel. When approaching from a distance, look for the bright umbrellas on the deck (at center of photo). On the West Shore of Lake Tahoe,
two miles south of Tahoe City.
1850 West Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Phone: (530) 583-7200 or (800) 822-2754
Fax: (530) 583-7224
Website: http://www.sunnysideresort.com
The Beacon Bar and Grill
Right on the shore next to Camp Richardson marina and pier, live music on the deck, weekend brunches. Offering an eclectic menu of seafood, chicken, pasta, steaks, pork, soups (including Clam Chowder), salads and appetizers
Boat Access: Camp Richardson
1900 Jameson Beach Rd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158
Phone: (530) 541-0630
Website: http://www.camprichardson.com/the-resort/restaurants/beacon-bar-a-grill
The Old Post Office
Short walk from pier at Gar Woods, open for breakfast and lunch; a local favorite.
5245 North Lake Blvd.
Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
Phone: (530) 546-3205
The Wild Goose Restaurant
Upscale, lakeside California cuisine. Wild Goose is a Member's facility located on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe. Access to Wild Goose is limited to Tahoe Mountain Club Members and honorary "Friends of The Goose."
Boat Access: A few guest moorings and occasional empty slip in adjacent North Tahoe Marina can be used by restaurant customers; water taxi til 9 pm
7320 North Lake Blvd.
Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
Phone: (530) 550-5096
Website: http://www.wildgoosetahoe.com
West Shore Cafe
Bar & grill, upscale, California cuisine, extensive wine list, 5 kinds of Martinis, pier, moorings, water taxi.
Boat Access: Pier and moorings
5180 West Lake Blvd.
Homewood, CA 96141
Phone: (530) 525-5200
Website: http://www.westshorecafe.com
Wildman Coffee
Wildman Lake Tahoe is an eclectic cafe and coffee shop located at the beautiful Ski Run Marina in South Lake Tahoe, California serving food and drinks from over 11 different cultures, domestic, Imported, and Micro-brewed Beer. Everything on the menu is under $10, with views of the lake, mountains, ski resort, and outdoor patio with barbeque and fire pit.
Boat Access: Moorings
900 Ski Run Blvd. Unit 111
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Phone: (530) 543-1210
Email: wildmancoffee.com/contact.php
Website: http://www.wildmancoffee.com/index.php
Zephyr Cove Resort
Housekeeping cabins, RV Park/campground, horseback riding, 2 restaurants, general store and gift shop, some moorings and pier.
Location: Zephyr Cove is located on Lake Tahoe's South shore, 4 miles North of Stateline on Hwy 50. The rental office for all accommodations is located across the street from the Lodge, in the RV Park.
760 Hwy 50
Zephyr Cove, Nevada 89448
Phone: (775) 589-4906
Fax: (775) 588.5021
Email: emailzephyrcove@aramark.com
Website: http://www.zephyrcove.com