Lake Tahoe is a gorgeous vacation destination, with mountains surrounding the crystal clear water of Lake Tahoe. Visitors to the popular resort area find many wonderful fine dining restaurants, Many of the restaurants combine delicious cuisine with spectacular views of the natural scenery of the area.
Following are some of the best fine dining restaurants in the Lake Tahoe area:
The Summit
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
The Summit offers exquisite cuisine in the relaxed, sophisticated townhouse setting. Diners enjoy the view of lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada from the 16th floor. A pianist entertains the diners at this fine restaurants. Semi-formal attire. AAA Four Diamond. 775-558-7777.
Christy Hill Restaurant
Tahoe City, California
The restaurant sits 100 feet above the shoreline of Lake Tahoe, on an elevated embankment. The fantastic location provides diners with a panoramic view of Lake Tahoe and spectacular sunsets. The San Francisco Chronicle voted Christy Hill “Most Romantic Restaurant. Christy Hill has been a popular Lake Tahoe fine dining restaurant for 25 years. Cuisine is “Seasonal California” with French influenced sauces. Fine wines from around the world make up a wine lie that has received a Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence” since 1982. . Entrees on the dinner menu include roasted wild king salmon, baked eggplant, tenderloin or port, roasted rocky junior chicken breast, flank steak and filet mignon., Delicious desserts include warm seasonal fruit cobbler, puff pastry heart with chocolate creme brulee and porfiteroles with vanilla ice cream served in a pool of warm chocolate. AAA Three Diamond. 530-583-8551.
Six Peaks Grille
Tahoe City, California
Six Peaks Grille is surrounded by the majestic six peaks of Squaw Valley and the meadows below. The restaurant offers a diverse menu with fresh produce, seafood and steaks. Menu specialties include grilled aged bone-in rib eye, apple brined pork tenderloin. Broken Arrow Prime Rib is served on Saturday and Sunday. AAA Three Diamond. 530-583-6300.
Gar Woods Grill & Pier
Carnelian Bay, CA
Garfield Wood developed a line of sleek wood boats in the early 1920’s Carnelian Bay was a popular spot for boat racing and recreational boating in the 1930’s and 1940’s. The restaurant that bears the name of Gar Wood is located on this popular boating spot, neat the Sierra Boat Company. Gar Woods restaurant is a comfortable dining environment with the nostalgic and classic atmosphere of the era of the wooden boat. Gar Woods Grill Entrees include Atlantic salmon, filet & scampi, seafood tagliarini, honey seared scallops, filet mignon, center cut pork chop, lobster & crab stuffed sole, roasted apple wood chicken, grilled rib eye, orange soy glazed ahi, conchiglie and filet & lobster. Children’s menu available. AAA Three Diamond. 800-BY-TAHOE.
Echo Restaurant & Lounge
Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe Hotel & Ski Resort
Fresh new cuisine. Restaurant features appetizers, soups, salads, pasta, beef, steaks and seafood. AAA Three Diamond. 877-497-8483.
Evans Gourmet Cafe
South Lake Tahoe, CA
The American Gourmet Cafe is nestled in a romantic vintage Tahoe cabin. Dinner entrees entrees include grilled tenderloin of beef, roasted rack of lamb, oven roasted breast of chicken, roast venison loin on pecan and root vegetable hash, breast and confit leg of duck with dried cherry sauce, peppered tenderloin of pork with apple smoked bacon, roast loin of veal, sauteed veal sweetbreads with morels and seafood. The pastry chef create lavish, luscious desserts. AAA Three Diamond. 530-542-1990.
The Fresh Ketch Restaurant and Bar
Keys Marina, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra Nevada with stunning sunsets are seen from the waterfront restaurant. .Fresh ketkch signature meals are prepared blackened or grilled fresh fish. Menu features seafood, and meat entrees. AAA Three Diamond. 530-541-1990.
Swiss Chalet Restaurant
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Cozy restaurant has a chalet atmosphere. German and Swiss specialties, including fondue. AAA Three Diamond. 530-544-3304.
Rockwater Bar & Grill
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Rustic decor with natural, forest like feel. AAA Three Diamond. 530-544-8004.
19 Kitchen Bar & Grill
Stateline, NV
AAA Three Diamond 775-588-2411.
The Broiler Room
Stateline, NV
AAA Three Diamond 775-588-3515
Information subject to change. Contact the restaurants for further information and to make reservations.
