Lake Tahoe Restaurants

On weekends and in high season, expect a long wait at the more popular restaurants. And expect to pay resort prices almost everywhere. During the "shoulder seasons" (from April to May and September to November), some places may close temporarily or limit their hours, so call ahead. Also, check local papers for deals and discounts during this time, especially two-for-one coupons. Many casinos use their restaurants to attract gamblers. Marquees often tout "$8.99 prime rib dinners" or "$2.99 breakfast specials." Some of these meals are downright lousy and they are usually available only in the coffee shops and buffets, but at those prices, it's hard to complain. The finer restaurants in casinos deliver pricier food, as well as reasonable service and a bit of atmosphere. Unless otherwise noted, even the most expensive area restaurants welcome customers in casual clothes.

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  • 1. Great Gold Modern American Italian Kitchen

    $$$

    Making a reservation is the smart move at this Neapolitan-style pizzeria, which has a snappy industrial look and was opened by esteemed San Francisco restaurateurs during the pandemic. Each day they prepare several pasta dishes and a half dozen wood-fired pizzas—burrata Margherita, perhaps, or maitake mushroom, or chicken Parmesan with mozzarella—that patrons supplement with prosciutto, pepperoni, sausage, anchovies, and other toppings.

    11025 Pioneer Trail, Truckee, California, 96161, USA
    530-562–9510

    Known For

    • Special pizzas each week
    • Smoked chicken, steak, and grilled fish among possible entrées
    • Mostly Italian wine list

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch
  • 2. Soule Domain

    $$$

    Rough-hewn wood beams, a vaulted wood ceiling, and a roaring fireplace in winter lend romance to this cozy 1927 pine-log cabin where chef-owner Charlie Soule skillfully prepares French- and Asian-inspired cuisine. Pan-roasted duck breast à l'orange with Grand Marnier, sea scallops poached in champagne with a kiwi-and-mango cream sauce, a Thai curry-chicken noodle bowl, and a vegan sauté judiciously flavored with ginger, jalapeños, sesame seeds, and teriyaki sauce frequently appear on the menu.

    9983 Cove St., Kings Beach, California, 96143, USA
    530-546–7529

    Known For

    • Romance by candlelight
    • Old-style service
    • Bread pudding for dessert

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch
  • 3. Pianeta Ristorante

    $$$

    A longtime town favorite, Pianeta serves high-style Italian cuisine in a warmly lit, bilevel, redbrick space on Truckee's historic main drag. Start with a beef carpaccio antipasto plate or perhaps house-made spicy-fennel and mild sausages, following up with a pasta course of ravioli Bolognese (both pasta and sauce made in-house), an entrée of ragout with spicy sausage and Mexican prawns—or both.

    10096 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, California, 96161, USA
    530-587–4694

    Known For

    • Welcoming atmosphere
    • Tiramisu and panna cotta for dessert
    • West Coast and Italian wine selections

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch
  • 4. Spindleshanks American Bistro and Wine Bar

    $$$

    A local favorite on the Old Brockway Golf Course, Spindleshanks serves classic American cuisine—ribs, steaks, house-made ravioli, and seafood with adventurous sauces. Savor a drink from the full bar or wine from the extensive list while enjoying views of Lake Tahoe or the historic greens where Bing Crosby hosted his first golf tournament in 1934.

    400 Brassie Ave., Kings Beach, California, 96143, USA
    530-546–2191

    Known For

    • Chicken-fried steak, huevos rancheros, and omelets for breakfast
    • Salads and sandwiches for lunch
    • Three outdoor decks
  • 5. Truckee Tavern and Grill

    $$$

    The wood-fired grill of this second-floor downtown restaurant turns out steaks, chicken, chops, and fish dishes that might include halibut with coal-roasted tomato and braised fennel. As with the food, the decor is New West contemporary—bricks line the wall behind the bar, where mixologists craft drinks like the Magnolia (tequila, macadamia nut, lemon, pineapple, and bitters) and, in tribute to Truckee's bootlegging past, pour artisanal small-batch gin and whiskey.

    10118 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, California, 96161, USA
    530-587–3766

    Known For

    • Family-style dinner for three or four
    • Pasta and fish entrées
    • Deck overlooking downtown action

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch
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