We were intrigued by their fusion menu and little did we know this place was inside Tahoe City Golf Course! Came here on a Tuesday for lunch on a summer day. Found a nice outdoor shaded table so we can have our pup with us. Love how dog friendly this course is! Our service was really good. Maybe because it was a little slow. We ordered our food and drinks with the bartender inside. He was great and accommodating. Made solid Bloody Mary's and brought the food outside to our table. We ordered the Vietnamese French dip, that was reasonably priced and the pho broth was good. And the wagyu cheeseburger was good after a second try. We had to send it back the first round because it was undercooked and way too rare. Seems to be a pattern here in Tahoe restaurants, we've been served undercooked entrees a couple of times during our trip. Not sure why! But the cafe served us a new burger and fries and all was well again. Maybe the kitchen was just understaffed. We may not golf but we still enjoyed coming here for lunch. And being dog friendly is a major bonus!! read more

Service is 10/10 food is so good whoever in the kitchen is gladly appreciated. I came here for lunch with a group of friends they were able to accommodate us very quickly. Chicken tender are so buttery and the crisp is just right. The wagyu burger sliders were my favorite. I definitely recommend this place will definitely come back again. read more

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Best mixed drinks anywhere. Not just Tahoe but anywhere. The food is fantastic as well.

The best food in all of north shore - tried 2 different sandwiches and some cocktails, super delicious and a friendly staff with a fun as heck atmosphere! read more

We decided to explore the area of Tahoe City and signed up to go ice skating. We were pleased to find a quaint lounge to get drinks and lunch here afterward. We had literally the best Bloody Mary's we've ever had (I ended up ordering a second one) and the food was great as well. The two gentlemen behind the bar were extremely friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be returning and are grateful for the excellent service and food/drinks. read more

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Worst place on North Tahoe, great idea to make ice skating for kids and restaurant for parents. I ordered PROTEIN veggie salad, and guess what no protein for 16$ just kale onions and 1!!! Spoon of quinoa. When I asked where is protein I was told that it is vegan salad, it is not mention in a menu. Worst service we were waiting for pretzel 1 hour, really crowded and understaffed! Never come again. read more

Fantastic really delicious food at a cute hole-in-the-wall sledding/ice skating spot. The food is truly excellent, and so diverse! Kim chi, pho, eggs Benedict, brioche French toast. Everything f was really well flavored and super fresh. Big servings too! read more

Wow we got stuck in Tahoe for the day and stopped at cede Zenon! And it is so so great. Comfy beautiful vibes!!! read more

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Food took 45 mins then he argued with me about my missing fries and missing chips. He gets pushy then realizes he is wrong brings me fries 10 mins later. Kids were hungry. If its busy just get a beer and bounce... read more

Not only is this restaurant not closed but has crappy service. They were out of the vegetarian pho and food took close to an hour . So, if you are here to ice skate or enjoy the outdoors, go somewhere else for your lunch !On the brighter side , the margarita was excellent! read more

If I could leave 0 on this I would. I haven't even gotten my food yet but I'm sitting here steaming amongst the snow outside. Walked in and was not greeted, not sure if I needed to sit down or go to a window to order. I literally flagged down a waitress to ask her how to order. Mind you I have two pups so I wanted to sit outside and eat. Told her I wanted to eat outside and she told me I had to order then get the food then bring the plates back in. Alright sounds good to me. She directed me to the bar to order and there was no one tending the bar. She went to fetch the bartender who was just wandering around the back near the ski rentals. Bartender comes back and was very rude. No customer service skills at all. Sorry you're having a bad day Kristi. We ordered the bahn mi and hamburger and she was muttering things under her breath the whole time. I admit I did not leave a tip because it was ridiculous the way she was talking to us. Especially if we are gonna be serving ourselves and bringing our plates back in. She handed me our waters and I said thank you. To which Kristi responds with "thank you for your generosity" in the most venomous tone one can give. Appalled I stepped outside to sit in the cold and write this review. The snow around me is most definitely melting around the heat I'm emitting off this interaction. read more

Truly amazing breakfast spot. The gin fizz was awesome with this beautiful breakfast. Great pull on biscuits and gravy. The beneigs were great and I got something called the shequira something like that that was just awesome. Highly recommend. no line and great FOOD! read more

I was so excited to try this new spot in town, and look forward to coming back! The chicken liver mousse was exquisite, the Banh Mi was refreshing, and the laid-back vibes with a view of the ice-skating rink outside hit the spot after a long day of work. read more

Food not so good. Pho no flavour. Pasta of the day was dry and cost $20 and very small serving. Family not impressed. read more

Waitress couldn't locate the item I left there even though the morning shift confirmed having found it.

Just poor service, wouldn't be a big deal if it wasn't always terrible. If the staff has time to say 'be right with you!' They should be back within 20 minutes read more

They have a breakfast/ brunch menu and lunch/dinner menu. When we stayed around the area we had almost all our meals here. The staff is super friendly, the place is just by the golf course and it has a beautiful view. Their avocado toast was so fresh, crunchy and yummy! Mango salad - another thing to surely try Beignets with chocolate syrup - fresh and to die for (I am craving for it as I write) Banana bread - freshly made and has some strawberry chunks too- really different, fresh and tasty A friend had their açai bowl two times and said it was worth it! A must try if you are in the area! read more

Best brunch in north lake and not busy! Also good pho and always really interesting food on the menu which is really lacking in Tahoe. Sour soup is great. read more

Quite possibly the worst service in Tahoe. Waited at the bar for 15 minutes while the bartender struggled to change the keg, took other peoples' orders who arrived after us and never made eye contact or said, "hey I'll be right with you."  When we finally got our drinks, the wine glasses were ¼ full.  Not just ours but other peoples' as well.  We had to go back twice and ask for a normal pour.  Seriously awful service with zero regard to guest relations and/or satisfaction.  Super salty food. read more

Two stars because the food is decent. However this place needs better staffing during busy season... Extremely long wait times and perpetually messy tables. Why is the wait time so long? There is only one person manning the restaurant: One bartender who takes orders, makes drinks, and runs food out to tables. Guest not ordering alcoholic drinks are discouraged from ordering at the bar.... meaning you have to wait and hope the bartender sees you sitting at a table, walks over and takes your order. As she was rushing by, we asked the bartender if we could order and she flat out said nope I'm busy... I don't blame her, this place needs more staffing. Don't come here unless you have at least 1-2 hours to kill. read more

We had a terrible experience at Cafe Zenon today - the food was terrible and the service worse. They were short staffed by two people and didn't let us or anyone else know up front. We had to hunt down staff to order and The table next to us waited for 40 minutes before anyone attempted to take a drink and food order from them. When the man at that table said something to a member of the waitstaff she snapped at him and said it was busy and they'd help him in a moment. They didn't approach the table for another 20 mins. When I got my order of pancakes they were inedible. Apparently the cook had put in loads of baking soda. Others had complained about theirs too. Our beignets had been left in the Fryer too long because they were like little bricks. The whole experience was very bad. I don't recommend. read more

Excellent restaurant & hidden gem in TC. I went for lunch & had the chicken Pho; it was delicious. I've been looking for a Pho in town & im so happy this place was a hit. Their entire menu looks incredible & i can't wait to try other items from it! read more

We went there for lunch with the family because the kids wanted to go to the outdoor sports park for sledding and ice-skating. We were pleasantly surprised with how great the food was! Most of their items have a Vietnamese flare, their Pho was terrific and our son had the Brisket Sandwich with pho dip and he said it was amazing! They also have a full bar and nice selection of beers on tap! We will definitely be going back!!! Be patient, it is set back behind buildings and a little difficult to find but super good! read more

Spring rolls and Pho..... Great staff, very attentive and on it. Clean, well design environment, and beautiful golf course view summer or winter. read more

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Best Caesar salad in town, totally classic fresh style! Chicken Pho was my favorite and cocktails were really nice! We loved this spot in Tahoe City, casual and super seasonal, they have a golf course in the summer and the winter is such a great spot for kids on the ice rink with quick bites and a great vibe, we will be back this winter! read more

We've never seen a restaurant work so hard to turn their patrons away. We showed up.around 10:30 on a Saturday for brunch. After waiting 10 minutes for our server to show up, he warned us that we'd be looking at a 40min wait "due to the kitchen." Since we weren't in a hurry, we disregarded the portentous statement, a mistake on our part. He repeated his warning when he returned 10min later to take our drink order. After waiting 40 more mins, he came out to inform us that he had no avocados or fruit, rendering half our breakfast order irrelevant. He gave us a third invitation to leave, and this time it was taken. A star for honesty but otherwise a very poor experience. read more

This is the best breakfast in north shore in my opinion. So glad I took a chance on this out of the way place. Service is a bit slow because they are understaffed but the food quality and presentation is off the charts!!! I had the Croque Madame which was as good as any breakfast in the Bay Area. read more

Incredible welcome event! We booked our rehearsal dinner and welcome reception with Suzanne at Cafe Zenon. It's a funky, unassuming little cafe at the golf course, but it boasts an impressively creative menu and fantastic bar selection. Suzanne may be a little hard to get ahold of, but don't let that deter you (she has a tiny staff and they are jamming all winter with the sledding families). She has heart of gold and will do anything to make your event a success. From a custom BBQ menu on their amazing brick grill outside, to colluding to set-up a surprise slide show with the parents, to a split check between the two functions, to extending the event end-time (twice), I was always greeted with a giant smile and a "You're all set!", "No problem" or "What can I get you?". We just had So. Much. Fun. I highly recommend booking your next private event here. read more

What a diamond in the rough! Awesome food, great service and super affordable! Definitely recommend this joint!!

The food was really good! It took a little long to come out and there was a little bit of confusion. However, Nick made the experience awesome! He checked on us and corrected the mistake and was very personable. It is because of him that we mostly enjoyed the place. Thank you Nick! read more

I was pleasantly suprised. What a diamond in the "rough" lol(golf punn) Suzanne, the owner, is quite pleasant and was helping out behind the bar. Drinks are reasonably priced and plentiful. Cant wait to come back for the PHO. This is my new favorite in Tahoe City. Do yourself a favor and stop by! read more

Cute place right on the golf course. A large group of us came here for a post-wedding-day brunch. We were seated outside and a buffet was set up for us including apple and orange juices, coffee, fruit salad, arugula salad, breakfast potatoes, freshly made breakfast sandwiches, and assorted pastries. The orange juice was fresh squeezed and delicious, and the coffee hot and strong. The salads were tasty, as were the breakfast potatoes. The breakfast sandwiches seemed to be causing the woman making them for us a bit of a struggle. The grill just did not seem hot enough to cook the eggs, toast the bread, or melt the cheese sufficiently. The fact that there was a choice of sandwiches: those with eggs, cheese, and bacon.... or veggie friendly ones with cheese, arugula, and peppers was a very nice touch. There was a great choice of pastries, and even a selection clearly marked that were gluten-free. It was a great way to end a wonderful wedding weekend in Tahoe! read more

Excellent service. A roaring fire that heats the place up. Great food. Nobody was there except some golfer types. (They were a little annoying.) Very reasonably priced. We got the french toast and root vegetable hash. Both were delicious. It's always really nice to see a good variety of vegetables in a dish. We liked it so much we'll likely check it out for lunch. The menu had some really intriguing dishes. read more

I liked my food and everything came out fast, but my boyfriend got his order wrong, probably because bartender girl didn't write anything down. He was very disappointed but she never came up to ask how is everything so we didn't get a chance to say anything. And we saw her apologizing to the other table because she got them bacon instead of sausage too. Someone get this girl a notepad! read more

I came in thinking that being a new place there may be some glitches or might still be working on the menu...DEFINITELY NOT the case. This menu looks like someplace that you would find in the city without the city prices! Amzing food with flavor profiles that make your palate dance. I was beyond happy with this new restaurant and can not wait to go back to try more on the menu. read more

Great lunch, so kid friendly, wonderful way to end a morning of sledding and skating !

Cafe Zenon has the best lunch food in Tahoe City! Cold nudle bow is amazing, grilled cheese also! Spring rolls, mango salad... Everything is delicious. read more

So I had the eggs Benedict. The tomato jam was awesome. The planting of the dish, eggs Beni with about a tablespoon of hollandaise sauce. Didn't even cover half an egg. So order extra, which will be another two tablespoons. The bar tender makes a good Bloody Mary. The two girls, with four people in restaurant couldn't take an order and it still both of them two tries to get it 90% right. Right hand doesn't know what left hand is doing. Good cook on eggs. Take away the bad waitressing and cold room, it's not bad. No I don't think I'll be back. read more

The menu was pretty interesting, not something I would choose if just looking at the menu. The food was good and the service was stellar. I would go back for the cozy atmosphere and to try something else on the menu. read more

Service and food were subpar. We were not welcomed in, and were actually told we would not get good service. We were starving and not particular about service. But it's so hard going somewhere where it feels like we are putting out the employees (despite the fact we were very polite and not imposing in any way). The food was not good either. We will not come back nor recommend. read more