South Lake Tahoe, CA

Eating out in South Lake Tahoe, CA

From exclusive gourmet restaurants to intimate cafés and pancake houses, Lake Tahoe offers more than 100 eateries that appeal to every taste and budget.

Gourmet

Nepheles, lauded by The New York Times and Bon Appetit magazine, serves creative California cuisine and features a popular full-service bar. Sample the savory fresh game, fish and seasonal specialties prepared by Chef Mark Vassau. Check out the private spa with full cocktail service! 1169 Ski Run Boulevard.

Highly Recommended

Dory's Oar Restaurant features award-winning cuisine with Californian and European influences. If you'd like a lighter dinner, try the traditional pub fare with a pint of ale at The Tudor, the Dory's own English-style pub. 1041 Fremont Avenue.

Local Flair

Beacon Bar and Grill is a Tahoe treat, with spectacular views of the lake and relaxed beachfront dining on a top-notch menu of pasta, fresh fish, and steak entrees. The Sunday Brunch is a "must!" Highway 89 at Camp Richardson.

Romantic

Fresh Ketch overlooks the lake and the Tahoe Keys, a setting made for inspiring romance. The chef prepares casual but elegant cuisine based on fresh local fish and other regional ingredients. 2433 Venice Drive.

Going party in South Lake Tahoe, CA

There are lots of bars and clubs lighting up the night with a scene for every generation from Baby Boomers to Gen Nexters. Casinos, especially, stage great shows and music every night, in addition to non-stop gaming.

Casinos

Open 24 hours, Lake Tahoe casinos host all your favorite games of chance and strategy, for big spenders or "pocket-change" dabblers.

Club Z

The Horizon Casino Resort rocks the house with the latest in alternative and retro dance music.

Nero's

Caesars Tahoe stages reggae, alternative, and rock performances.

Lake Cruises

When the weather warms up, sunset dinner and dance cruises are some of the most popular nighttime activities.

Common events in South Lake Tahoe, CA

Celebrity Fundraisers

Several events attract celebrities to help raise funds for a good cause. Some of the more popular are the Celebrity Winterfest at the Kirkwood Ski Resort, the Evening at the Academy Awards presented by the Tahoe Arts Project, and Watch The Stars Come Out hosted by the Lake Tahoe AIDS Task Force. March.

Valhalla Renaissance Festival

Help kick-off Tahoe's summer season with minstrels, jousting knights, jugglers, and theatrical performances. Camp Richardson Woods, June.

Great Gatsby Festival

Relive the energy and opulence of the Jazz Age at this costumed event, with music, afternoon tea, banquets, a fashion show, a flapper ball, and more. August.