Local Events & Restaurants
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Truckee
| Cottonwood Restaurant 10142 Rue Hilltop Truckee, CA (530) 587-5711 |
American | D | Seafood, steak, eclectic regional dishes expertly prepared. Full bar, live jazz, seasonal dining on the deck overlooking Truckee. |
| Coyote Moon Bar & Grille 10685 Northwoods Blvd. Truckee, CA (530) 587-0886 |
American | B,L,D | Casual, California menu served in a spectacular setting overlooking Coyote Moon Golf Course. Open seasonally for breakfast, lunch and early dinner. Full bar, banquet facilities. |
| Dragonfly Restaurant 10118 Donner Pass Road Truckee, CA (530) 587-057 |
Asian | L,D | At Dragonfly, the goal is to accent the wealth of fresh products available to us in California and combine them with Chef McCullough's interpretation of cuisines from all over Asia. The Dragonfly menu is an eclectic blend of Thai, Japanese, Indian and Malaysian influences, all of which combine to create a delicious dining adventure. Dragonfly is open for lunch seven days a week, from 11 am to 2:30 pm and nightly for dinner from 5:30 to 9:30. |
| Moodys Bistro & Lounge 10007 Bridge Street Truckee, CA (530) 587-8688 |
American | L,D | Moody's is the place for great food and atmosphere with soulful music and delectable Contemporary American cuisine that's fresh, seasonal, simple, local and skillfully prepared by executive chef/co-owner Mark Estee. Menu changes daily. An influencer of San Francisco's legendary 90s Jazz scene, co-owner JJ Morgan is reinventing Tahoe's music scene with eclectic jazz acts and DJs. Located in the Truckee Hotel. |
| True North Restaurant Village at Northstar-at-Tahoe Truckee, CA (530) 562-1010 |
American | L,D | The former Timbercreek Restauranted, voted one of Tahoe's best, and recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, now features dishes prepared with all natural beef, pork and fresh organic produce and seafood. The new decor reflects the environmental sustainability that echoes throughout the restaurant. |
| Zano's Family Italian & Pizzeria 11401 Donner Pass Road Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 587-7411 |
Italian | D | Come enjoy great family Italian food. Choose from their great pasta dishes and pizza menu |
North Shore
| Fireside Pizza (530) 584-6150 |
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Located in the Village at Squaw Valley. Gourmet American pizza, pasta, salads. Patio, beer, wine. |
| Mamasake (530) 584-0110 |
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Located in the Village at Squaw Valley. Sushi, Sashimi, CalAsian Tapas. Mamasake's cutting edge style uses the freshest available ingredients to create unique sushi rolls, sashimi dishes and a variety of tapas style dishes. |
| PlumpJack's Cafe (530) 583-1576 |
French Mediterranean |
B, L,D | Near the Cable Car at Squaw Valley Ski Resort. Voted the best restaurant in the 2001 Condé Nast Reader's Poll of the 50 Best Ski Resorts, PlumpJack Cafe, in the PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn, offers acclaimed cuisine and an extensive, modestly priced wine list. |
| Jake's (530) 583-0188 |
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Located in Tahoe City at the Boatworks Mall. Wonderful lakefront dining and great lakeviews. Enjoy fine dining in a warm atmosphere. |
| Jasons (530) 546-3315 |
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Located at 8338 N. Lake Blvd. in Kings Beach. Sunny lakeside deck, casual mountain decor and cozy fireplace. For dinner savor American Classics such as Prime Rib, Steaks, Teriyaki Chicken, Seafood and Pasta dishes, Baby Back Ribs and nightly specials. |
| Blue Onion Cafe (530) 546-3915 |
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Blue Onion Café is located at 400 Brassie Ave. in Kings Beach. Serving a delicious menu of Crepes, paninis, waffles and sandwiches daily. |
| Las Panchitas (530) 546-4539 |
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Located at 8345 N. Lake Blvd. in Kings Beach. Mexican food made from scratch! |
| River Ranch (530) 583-4264 |
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River Ranch located on Highway 89 at Alpine Meadows Rd. . A wonderful variety of American style eating: steaks, fresh fish. Dinner daily, Lunch on the weekends. |
| Lanzo's (530) 546-2434 |
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Located at 7739 N. Lake Blvd. in Kings Beach (next to Safeway). It's been voted Best Italian Restaurant eight years in a row. You'll find a great family atmosphere, featuring family recipes and large portions. |
| Garwoods (530) 546-3366 |
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Located at 5000 N. Lake Blvd. in Carnelian Bay. Gar Woods outstanding fare includes beer batter coconut prawns, and shrimp and lobster bisque, both are local favorites. Dinner entrées include filet mignon and scampi, sesame seared ahi and conchiglie pasta. |
| Sunnyside Restaurant (800) 822-2754 |
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Located at 1850 W. Lake Blvd. in Tahoe City. Known for its outstanding American style menu offering fresh seafood and prime steaks, Sunnyside features dinner in the renowned Lakeside Dining Room. During the warm seasons, enjoy lunch on the largest lakefront deck in Tahoe. |
| Log Cabin Cafe (530) 546-7109 |
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Located at 8692 North Lake Blvd. in Kings Beach. A locals favorit serving sunrise mimosa, Cajun eggs Benedict, house smoked salmon, crab cakes, fresh fruit waffles, salads, ahi, panini sandwiches, Arizona French toast and the locals' choice, Philly cheesesteak. |
| Tahoe House (530) 583-1377 |
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Located at 625 West Lake Blvd., Highway 89, ½ mile south of the Tahoe City "Y". Fresh baked breads, pastries, coffee drinks, cookies, European style tortes, deli lunches fully prepared meals to go with gourmet chesses, meats and more! |
| Old Range Steakhouse (530) 546-4800 |
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Located at 7081 N. Lake Blvd. in Tahoe Vista. One of the busiest and most popular restaurants in Tahoe Vista is the Old Range Steakhouse. Originating from Chicago, Old Range offers the meat-and-potatoes crowd huge steaks featuring Midwestern, heavy-aged corn-fed beef. Try the garlic steak, filet mignon, king crab legs, giant fresh Iowa pork chops or the house specialty - old-fashioned salt-roasted prime rib. |
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Incline Village
Austin's |
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Looking for some American home cookin'? Austin's has great chicken fried steak, meatloaf and unbeatable sized salads for everyone in the group. The don't miss entree, isn't an entree at all but Austin's BUTTERMILK FRIES with Jalapeno dipping sauce. Come enjoy Austin's in Incline Village. |
| Azzarra's 930 Tahoe Blvd. Incline Village, NV (775) 831-0346 |
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Great amtoshpere, friendly staff helps make this Northern Italian restaurant an Incline Village staple for well over 20 years. Choose from Pasta Al Dente, Specialita Della Casa (Pollo, Vitello, Frutti De Mare, Melanzane) or Antipasti. Come to Azzarra's for their legendary dish TIRAMISU.
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| Cal Neva Resort Casino 2 Stateline Road Crystal Bay, NV (800) 225-6382 |
American | B,L,D | Overlooking Lake Tahoe, the legendary Cal-Neva Resort is a great mixture of traditional mountain elegance and casual refined comfort. Sitting in the restaurant you can enjoy the pink and red sunsets over the Sierra Mountains, have your favorite drink and watch the sailboats move across the clear blue lake or take in your favorite sports game in the Circle Bar Lounge. |
| Le Bistro 120 Country Club Blvd. Incline Village, NV |
French | D | Chef Jean-Pierre Doignon offers diners a taste of France. You may choose the popluar 5-course "prix-fix" menu or a la carte menu that is not limited to Aspargus soup, Wild Mushroom Ravioli, Baked Escargot, Braised Venison Osso Buco. The chef-owner makes everything himself, using only organically grown ingredients, and changes the menu almost daily. |
| Lone Eagle (Across from the Hyatt) 111 Country Club Drive Incline Village (775) 886-6899 |
Creative Continental |
L,D | On the shores of the lake, Old Tahoe is alive and well here at the Lone Eagle Grille with warm woods, open beams, two massive rock fireplaces and panoramic lakeviews. After relaxing with cocktails in the Great Room, sit down to a flavorful meal in the restaurant prepared in our display kitchen. Hearty American cuisine from appetizers like dungeness crab cakes, smoked salmon and focaccia to entrees that include spit-roasted duck, braised lamb shank and certified Black Angus steaks. |
| Tahoe Blue Gallery Wine Bar 893 Tahoe Blvd. 1000 Incline Village, NV 775-833-2583 |
European | L,D | New exciting European-style wine and martini bar. Great food, ambience, music, and photographic art. Open every day serving lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. Live music on Wednesdays. Happy hour Monday-Friday 4-7 p.m. |
| Rookies - Sports Bar (775) 831-9008 |
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Rookies is the place to go for hot wings, gourmet burgers and steaks. They offer a fun, energetic atmosphere with bar and restaurant. Located in the heart of Incline Village, locals and visitors come to watch sporting events on the big screen televisions.
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| The Soule Domain 9983 Cove Ave Crystal Bay, NV (530) 546-7529 |
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For over 15 years , The Soule Domain's chef and owner Charlie Soule has been cooking "Creative American Cuisine" while his brother Steve has been managing the dining room for the past 10 years. Called "a peak experience - breath of fresh air" (SF Chronicle 1995) and voted "Best Place to Take A Date" for six years in a row by the North Tahoe Truckee Action, you're sure to treasure your dining experience each and every time.
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| T's (775) 831-2832 |
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T's is known for their Mesquite rotisserie - serving up tasty tacos, burritos and sandwiches. Hungry from a day at the beach or after hitting the slopes. This is the place to refuel and leave satisfied. Tasty!
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| Hacienda De La Sierra 931 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, NV (775) 831-8300 |
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Voted by North Shore Locals as: "Best Mexican Food", "Best Happy Hour", "Best Inexpensive Meal" Offering a Full Bar with Video Poker
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| Portola, Beckwourth, Vinton | |
| Tin Roof 190 Bonta St, Blairsden 836-1497 | Soups, sandwiches & salads. Lunch 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beer & wine. Closed Mon. |
| Waystation Hwy 70, Cromberg 836-2426 | Seasonal. |
| Beckwith Tavern Hwy. 70, Beckwourth 832-5084 | Closed Mon-Tues. |
| Casa Carmelita 165 E Sierra Ave, Portola 832-5360 | |
| Coffee Tree Express 220 E Sierra Ave, Portola 832-4563 | Specialty coffees, coffee beans, pastries and cookies. 6 a.m. (7 a.m. Sat) to 4 p.m. Closed Sun |
| The Coffee Stop, Portola | Specialty coffees, and deli. |
| Hong Kong Restaurant 117 W Sierra Ave, Portola 832-1458 | Closed Mon. |
| Kehoe Pharmacy Fountain 157 Commercial St, Portola 832-4218 | Old-fashioned soda fountain. Sandwiches, shakes. Lunch 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (until 1 p.m. Sat.) Closed Sun. |
| The Log Cabin 64 E Sierra Ave, Portola 832-5243 | Closed Tues. |
| Pizza Factory 197 Commercial St, Portola 832-0430 | Pizza, calzones, pasta, sandwiches, salad bar. Lunch & dinner daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Beer & wine. Delivery - Portola area. |
| Portola Frosty 281 W Sierra Ave, Portola 832-5345 | Fast food, ice cream. Lunch & dinner 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Closed Nov-March. |
| Station Cafe Main St, Portola 832-0720 | new location - Mail St., Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Open 7 days a week. |
| Subway, Hwy 70, Portola | Hwy 70, across from Kwik Stop, Portola. |
| Tacos Tonilla, Main St/Pacific, Portola | Fine Mexican Food. |
| Graeagle, Blairsden, Cromberg, Lakes Basin, Calpine | |
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Cafe Mohawk 1228 Johnsville Rd, Blairsden 836-0901
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American, gourmet breakfasts, sandwiches, burgers, salads. Breakfast & lunch 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Winter hours vary. Outside catering available. Closed Tues. Beer & wine.
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Clio Deli 276 Lower Main St, Clio 836-4433
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Deli sandwiches, take and bake pizza, salads, espresso, baked goods. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Beer & wine. Closed Nov-March.
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Coyote Bar & Grill Hwy 89, Blairsden 836-2002
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Southwestern cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, salads. Dinner 5-9 p.m. Full bar opens at 3 p.m. Closed Mon. Dining room closed Jan-Feb.
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Feather River Inn 65899 Hwy 70, Blairsden 836-2623
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American all-you-can-eat buffet specials. Dinner, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Wed-Fri & occasional Sun. brunch. Beer & wine. Banquet capacity: 250. Closed mid-Nov. to Mar. 1.
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| Gold Lake Lodge Off Gold Lake Rd, 7 miles from Graeagle 836-2350 | American grill, salads, & Mexican. Breakfast & lunch 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Closed mid-Nov to mid-April. Full bar. Banquet capacity: 80. |
| Graeagle Millworks 115 Hwy 89, Graeagle 836-2828 | Espresso, pastries, soups, sandwiches, desserts. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Closed in March. |
| Graeagle Restaurant Hwy 89, Graeagle 836-2393 | American, homemade pies, specials. Breakfast, lunch & dinner 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily (closes at 3 p.m. Wed). Closed Dec-March. Beer & wine. |
| Gray Eagle Lodge (Firewoods) Gold Lake Rd, 5 miles south of Graeagle 836-2511 | California mountain cuisine. Dinner 5:30-8:15 p.m. daily. Closed mid-Oct-mid-May. Full bar. |
| Grizzly Grill 250 Bonta St, Blairsden 836-1300 | Contemporary American cuisine, salads, meats, poultry, seafood and pasta. Dinner 5:30-9 p.m. daily (Wed-Sun in winter.) Early bird specials. Cocktail lounge, extensive wine list. Banquet capacity: 100. |
| Gumba’s Pizzeria & Grill 350 Bonta St, Blairsden 836-1212 | Pizza, burgers, sandwiches, chicken wings and pastas. Lunch & dinner 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Beer & wine. |
| Iron Door Hwy A-14 in Johnsville, 10 minutes from Graeagle 836-2376 | Continental, steaks, seafood, pastas, German specialties. Dinner 5 p.m. to closing. Closed Tues. Closed mid-Nov to April. Full bar. Banquet capacity: 90. |
| Longboards Bar and Grill 402 Poplar Valley Road, Blairsden 836-1111 | Italian, steaks, seafood and pasta. Lunch and dinner 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sun. brunch. Seasonal. Full bar. Occasional entertainment. Banquet capacity 228. |
| Mt. Tomba Hwy 70, Cromberg 836-2359 | Closed Mon. Winter hours vary. |
| Olsen’s Cabin Johnsville Rd, Graeagle 836-2801 | Closed Sun & Mon. (Fri-Sat only in winter) |
| Sardine Lake Resort Off Gold Lake Rd, 15 miles south of Graeagle 862-1196 | American with daily specials including prime rib, lamb, chicken, seafood. Dinner (6 and 8 p.m. seatings) Reservations required. Closed Thurs., closed mid-Oct to mid-May. Full bar & gazebo. |
| Sierra Valley Lodge 12 miles south of Graeagle, Calpine 994-3367 | American, steaks, prime rib, prawns. Dinner, 5-9 p.m. Thurs-Sun. (Fri-Sun only in winter.) Cocktail lounge. Banquet capacity: 150. |
| The Lodge at Whitehawk Ranch 985 Whitehawk Drive at Whitehawk Ranch, Clio 836-4985 | Closed Tuesdays. Seasonal. |
Matt and Stephanie Recommendation's
The Lodge at Tahoe Donner - 587-9455
Moody's Bistro and Lounges - 587-8688
The Soule Domaine - 546-7529
