Voted Best Family Restaurant by the local media, this restaurant offers a warm and friendly atmosphere with exceptional cuisine and service. For breakfast, try the Mountain Man Omelet with country sausage, red onions and tomatoes. The lunch menu features Grilled Pork Chops and a Rib Eye Steak Sandwich. For an unusual appetizer, try the Jalapeno-Spiked Wild Boar. A great dinner choice is the New Zealand Orange Roughy. Cocktails and wine are available.
This elegant restaurant oozes pure Tahoe charm. Tucked into a real mountain cabin, the surpisingly light and airy dining room has a cozy Victorian feel with its linen tablecloths, floral centerpieces and high-backed chairs. The Robb Report and Bon Appetit have given this eatery well-deserved accolades, and it is considered by many to be one of Tahoe's finest. Try the Rock Crab with Wasabe Caviar and Avocado. The Peppered Tenderloin of Pork is served with apple smoked bacon and horseradish potato cakes. There is a superb wine list in moderate to expensive price range.
This is the perfect romantic spot for a special dinner. Decorated with white linens and glimmering candles, this cozy Italian restaurant is furnished with only seven tables for an intimate atmosphere. During the summer, you can enjoy your meal outside beneath the towering pines. For a hearty meal, try the Cappellini Bocconcini made with meatballs, fresh tomato and basil. Bistecca alla Veneziana is medallions of filet mignon a green peppercorn cream sauce.
Housed in a residential building, the Big Water Grille is a combination of a laid-back bar with delicious food and great drinks. Take in the breeze on its spacious deck in the evening. Get your drink and watch the sun go down; it's spectacular to say the least. Everything from steak, pasta to seafood is available here for a moderate price. Meals are cheap and the portions generous, which makes it enduringly popular with locals and visitors alike. Make sure you leave room for desserts or coffee. No reservations required. Open daily from 4:30pm.
For lunch, dinner or a light snack, T's Mesquite Rotisserie is the place to visit to satiate those food cravings. Order a quick chicken burrito or plate of tri-tip after filling up a drink of your choice at the self-serve beverage bar. Treat yourself to some awesome tacos, sandwiches and burritos. On a lazy afternoon, when sight-seeing seems too hectic, grab a bite here and then catch a movie at the nearby theater.
PlumpJack serves American cuisine - the type that utilizes local produce and simple flavor combinations. With a menu that changes daily, you can be assured of a unique experience every time you visit. Try the Roasted Breast of Chicken or Bison Short Ribs and definitely choose a bottle from the surrounding wine racks to complement your meal. The simple decor with lantern-like lamps on the walls lends the cafe a warm ambiance, especially in the evenings. It comes as no surprise then, that it was awarded three stars by the San Francisco Chronicle's Food Editor, Michael Bauer.