Another bike ride, another stop at Sunnyside. Unfortunately, they no longer serve the ribs... booo!…read more We both ordered the Seafood Chowder and split a slice of Hula Pie. The chowder arrived on the cool side, but the staff was very prompt about taking care of it, heating it up, and getting it back to us. There was plenty of seafood in every bite, which was great, but it needed some salt and pepper. I also think some bacon would have added another layer of flavor. I wasn't a fan of the focaccia bread that came with the chowder. It was more like eating a giant crouton. I think oyster crackers or a nice piece of soft, warm bread would have been a much better. The Hula Pie was huge and delicious. Definitely big enough to share! Despite a few misses, we enjoyed our visit. The next time we're biking in the area, we'll probably stop in again.

Beautiful view, nice sunny day when we checked out Sunnyside for a snack lunch. I tried their…read moreLilikoi press and the Mai tai and both drinks were pretty good. Was a bit worried they'll hit me sooner in high elevation, but was fine. Food wise, we tried their fried coconut crusted squid or calamari and their fish n chips. The fried calamari/squid were the flat kinds, similar looks to a flattened mozzarella stick. It was ok, def needed the sauce it came with. The fish n chips was one of the worst we've had. Very dry and dense fish. Ugh. The sauce and stuff was so much needed. Service was good though. We were seated promptly and our order was taken and food arrived timely. Would come back for the views and drinks.

14 cars from our club took a roughly 2-hour-drive to Jake's On The Lake last week. (Make sure you…read morecheck ahead since their days and hours vary) We had requested seating in advance on the lower patio and there was just enough room to accomodate all of us. The view is spectacular! Our waitress (Sam) was very helpful and got our beverages started out quickly. I ordered the Fish Tacos. They arrived with some tortilla chips and chunky salsa. They were delicious! One of the people at our table ordered what can only be described as a "slab" of ice cream covered in chocolate. Sam brought out 5 spoons since it was big enough so that all 5 of us could easily share it. It was the perfect way to finish off our little day trip to Tahoe City.

Jake's had been in my bookmarks for a few years now. I was excited to try it with some friends. We…read morewere hungry and called to see if we could come in earlier than our 6:30 reservation. The hostess said yes. The place was pretty quiet when we got there at 5:45. We ordered drinks and food shortly after. The drinks came in like 15 minutes and the food took an hour. I saw other guests be seated and served drinks, appetizers, and dinner before the 4 of us. The waitress said little other than the kitchen was working on our order. My crab cakes were just fine. My friends were not happy with the quality of their fish entrees due to the high price point and lack of flavor and poor presentation. The view from the deck is amazing, but not worth the hype.

EXQUISITE FOOD WITH A VIEW…read more This is one of the few restaurants in Tahoe City I hadn't been to, so my sister made reservations for my birthday. Since we arrived fifteen minutes early, the hostess sent us upstairs to the rooftop bar to wait. The view was gorgeous, and we perused the menu. Our hostess returned at the exact time of our reservation and escorted us downstairs to our window table where there was a cute Happy Birthday sign, along with a lake view. So many tempting items were on the menu! We started with PNW Oysters ($4 each). Since we were skeptical because it was still August, we only ordered 4. What a mistake! I could easily have eaten more of these fantastic and fresh ocean delicacies. Next we had the Gyoza Dumplings ($18) - 6 Chicken and Vegetable flavorful pastries with a creamy ginger dip. My sister was still craving the Ahi Poke Cones ($14), which I had originally vetoed, so I succumbed to requesting them at the last minute. Fortunately, our helpful server could accommodate this sudden change. Like everything we selected, these light and crispy cones were beautifully plated. We both opted for the same entree - Grilled Filet Mignon ($59), and the chef was kind enough to make mine medium. Every tender morsel with the demi glaze was a scrumptious delight. So were the Yukon Mashed Potatoes. We were so satiated, that we took a brief look at the dessert menu and passed. That didn't stop the waiter from bringing us a pretty Dark Chocolate Mousse with a candle and a birthday greeting. Of course, we couldn't resist sharing this thoughtful treat. By the time we were done with this feast, we were so full we had to get some exercise, so we took a look at the Bacci Ball court and the fire pit below the restaurant. When we popped by the bar, we ran into people we knew and had a great time reconnecting. All in all, it was a stellar evening. Adding dinner at Wolfdale's to my unique "musts" whenever I'm in Tahoe.

We were also there last night (Greg H. & Carmen H.) and witnessed the interaction that has been…read moredescribed, and the claims about "terrible screaming kids" are simply not accurate. The service, staff, and overall evening were wonderful. The children were well behaved and acting exactly as you would expect at a family-friendly restaurant. Wolfdale's has always been a place where families are welcomed, and that was certainly our experience. What we did witness was the complaining party confronting and harassing the family with children, which was unnecessary, rude, and completely uncalled for. We have been coming to Wolfdale's since we were children ourselves, and it has always been one of our favorite restaurants because of its warm, welcoming atmosphere and exceptional service. Unfortunately, every now and then, there are people who seem to believe the world should cater exclusively to them. Thank you to the entire Wolfdale's team for handling the situation with professionalism, grace, and kindness while making all of your guests feel welcome. That is exactly why we will continue to return.

I sat outside on the patio, and the view is amazing. I ordered the burger and sweat potatoes fries…read more Both were yummy. I am looking forward to coming back and having the pasta and dessert salad. I really enjoyed the wait staff who are very attentive to customers.

Best tuna I've had on the West Coast mic drop - set up the bar prompt. Service grabbed a beer got…read moresome seared tuna, left satisfied and excited. I went out to try some seafood in the Tahoe area.

The food was amazing. Our waiter did a good job. However, l was kind of disappointed because we…read morementioned clearly when place our reservation that we would like a table by the window and that we were here for a special occasion. We did not either get a table by the window or an acknowledgment that we were here to celebrate an special occasio, my promotion. Not an easy pill to swallow when you carefully choose a restaurant to spend over U$ 200 per person. Just saying.

Olin was seriously the best server! He was so kind, attentive, and just genuinely fun to have as…read moreour server. He completely made our dinner and went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience. You could tell he really cared about making our night so special for my friends bachelorette dinner. We would recommend ?Christy Hill to anyone visiting Tahoe and ask for Olin!

We discovered this fantastic restaurant last year and loved it so much that we made it a must-visit…read moreagain over the weekend. Without question, SPOON's chefs create some of the best cuisine on the West Coast. Everything tastes incredibly fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and made with quality ingredients. My wife and I are very fitness- and health-conscious, so we especially appreciate their delicious chicken and fish entrées. On this visit, I ordered an extra side of their chicken with the chipotle rub--absolutely fantastic! Their linguini is a treat. It was a special celebration for us, we completed the evening with their dessert of the day, a passion fruit cheese cake served with whipped cream and a passion fruit sauce. The cake was very moist and we could have eaten the sauce by the cup. Beyond the food, we love the ambiance and the genuinely warm hospitality. There's something special about the entire experience at SPOON. We can't wait to return next year!

We sent 5 days in the Lake Tahoe area and Spoon by far was our best dining experience. Superior…read morefood. Delightful service. A welcome visit by the owner/chef. Loved the outdoor ambiance, but indoor seating also available. Far surpassed expectations.

Meh it's a great consistent place in Tahoe - but beware the crowds. I should have been more…read moreprepared for this, but the first time I went was in December and no one was there. September on a Friday night was a totally different story. The good news - the service was prompt and friendly, we had a table near the window with a view, steak was cooked perfectly. The bad news - we felt rushed by our server, it was too noisy and we had to yell to talk to each other, and our server forgot our second drink order and request for ketchup. A very busy crazy place in the summer (even September) and great for those who love a cocktail.

We were on the North Shore with friends and wanted to take them out to a place that had a good lake…read moreview. Hadn't been to Gar Woods in a couple years. It is arguably the best location on the North Shore for being on the water, especially with the Hyatt Beach restaurants closed during construction at their beach area. Ya I get it, it's Tahoe, it's Lakefront. I am willing to pay a premium but short of feeling like I'm being swindled. $41 for Tofu Stir Fry?!? $49 for a Pork Chop, $42 for Roasted Chicken and $29 for a Bacon Burger? Sheesh! That's pushing the envelope into Tourist Trap pricing levels. The burger was not bad a bit too well done. The Fish Tacos were very mediocre. This place could only earn anywhere close to 5 stars if all you based that on was the location/view. I've found Za's (Tahoe City) or Whitecap Pizza or Jason's Beachside Grill (Kings Beach) have waterfront dining at almost half the cost with nice atmospheres just a little less upscale than Gar and decent food. With Lake Tahoe likely not getting any less popular in the future, I probably won't even bother considering Gar in the future as obviously they have decided to turn this pace into a tourist milking spot.

We've been hearing about how good The Soule Domain was for sometime and had never visited, so we…read morefinally made a reservation. Boy, are we glad we did! Here is what we noticed: - Our reservation was at 5:30, the time they open, and a bunch of people arrived all at once, but they quickly seated us all - They only serve beer and wine, but their wine list was really good and bottle prices were very reasonable for a restaurant. - Our server came over pretty quickly despite so many people arriving at once. - The menu is pretty broad with lots of different options, and there were many other specials as well. - My wife and I ordered the rack of lamb and the fettuccine with shrimp with added scallops. Both dishes came with complementary soup first. It's difficult to say which dish we liked more since both were excellent. The bread and hummus on the table was a welcome addition, and was especially good for sopping up the wonderful sauce from each dish. - We got tempted by dessert and opted for the bread pudding with a side of homemade ice cream. Wow wow wow is all I can say! - Service was great...There were three people working the entire place so service was attentive, but not overbearing. Bottom line: I almost don't want to rave too much because I don't want the place to get too crowded, but it's better than any place around that we've been to. We'll be back for sure!

My party dined here on August 9, 2026. Prior to ordering, we explicitly notified our server and…read moremanagement of a severe, life-threatening peanut allergy. Despite this clear verbal warning, the kitchen served a dish that contained peanut butter. This severe failure by the waiter and kitchen staff resulted in severe and life-threatening anaphylaxis. An official public health and food safety complaint has been formally filed with Placer County Environmental Health. If you or a loved one has a severe, high-stakes food allergy, be aware that this kitchen has demonstrated complete and utter failure in baseline allergen protocol. I would highly recommend dining elsewhere.

After moving down to Reno from Tahoe City almost 10 years ago, we've only been to brunch at…read moreSpindleshanks in the last couple of years. We met some longtime friends for dinner last night and it was relaxing and tasty! We started off with some robust drinks and apps! Ahi Napolean was the highlight with the BBQ/Spicy prawns coming in a close second. Three of us ordered the Lemongrass Ginger Brick Chicken and it was tender and juicy with just the right amount of Asian spices. We all raved YUMMY!! My wife had the Rack of Lamb which she enjoyed and I got to sneak a couple of bites...tender tasty. My friend's son had the Grilled Ribeye which was massive and oozing with juice. The Finale! Dessert is never an option with my Sicilian taste buds so Tiramisu and Pistachio Cheese Cake sedated and cleansed our palates! The overall dining experience was good as we sat outside on the patio with a perfect evening and no bugs in site! It was fairly busy and the servers were definitely having to add a couple of steps in their service. It's a beautiful spot almost on the lake and if you're a golfer, Old Brockway GC is a stunner and has some great history to go along with the perfect greens. Enjoy!

Came here for dinner with my family and we unfortunately left very disappointed. I got the seafood…read morelinguini which was just okay. My husband and son got the burger which was boring, and my youngest wanted pasta with butter and marinara. The kids menu was confusing and we assumed it came with a side so we asked for veggies. When the bill came, we got charged $2 for the marinara and $7.50 for a side of veggies (2 pieces of cauliflower, 2 slices of squash and 1 broccolini). So his $10 kids meal ended up costing me $19.50. On top of that the hostess was incredibly rude.

We stopped by the day before the Fourth of July for dinner, and it was surprisingly quiet. The…read moreinterior could definitely use a refresh as it has the potential but the food made up for it. The Tom Kha, Papaya Salad, and Mango Sticky Rice were all delicious--I genuinely had no complaints. We did order a House Fried Rice as well. I do wish it was more stir fried with soy sauce to give it that dark caramelization flavor. I appreciate this little gem in the heart of Tahoe.

When you drive up, it's hard to tell what it is. There is one small black and white sign that has…read morethe name but faded. Otherwise you'd have no idea where the walkway is going. The inside has concrete floors and a long counter with a few Thai decorative. There are green blankets covering the back area but you can see supplies like paper cups, sodas, etc. not what I expected for the only Thai place in Tahoe City. I ordered the Thai fried rice with chicken and neither the rice or the chicken had any seasoning or flavor. The rice seemed straight out of the steamer and the chicken cooked but again, absolutely no flavor. I asked for hoisin sauce to give it since flavor but I've never heard of Thai fried rice with no flavor (and I do mean NO flavor, not even salt). Bland is the only word I can think of. It was explained to be by the waiter that this is how Thai fried rice is made. My wife had pad se ew and it had flavor. I've had Thai fried rice in a number of other places and while the flavor varied, there at least was flavor. I can't say anything about the other dishes but don't order the Thai fried rice unless you want something with no taste or flavor. Service was ok, ambience urban, my food bland but my wife liked hers.