The food was awesome and the vibe was really unique! I ordered the special salmon fish of the…read moremoment, goddess salad, chicken potato soup of the moment, and I tasted the duck pasta. The salmon was super good, but it was not nearly as much food as the meatballs or duck. Highly recommend. Also the BYOB aspect is awesome and the hot tea was great! Server was quick and efficient. Highly recommend.

The food was extraordinarily uniquely delicious! Unbelievably pleasing to my palette! From my…read morefirst bite of my salad (mint, cotija cheese and tahini) with mixed organic greens made for a most amazing start. Then topped it off with linguini with meatballs that was out of this world. Clearly fresh ingredients combined with creativity that superseded any of my expectations! Honestly the best dining experience I've ever had any where any time! My friend had the shrimp appetizer with zucchini, and noodles in a roasted red pepper sauce that was sublime followed by salmon that was prepared perfectly. The service was impeccable! Warm inviting professional staff. The ambiance quaint, warm and unique. Anyone looking for delicious food must come here! I loved it and will return any chance i get!

Absolutely great dinner to cap off our stay in Tahoe. Well crafted small plates with fresh…read moreingredients. We had the house made sour dough focaccia with house churned butter and a Bagna càuda to start (save some for the sauces on plates. For dinner we had the maiale tonnata and although a small Shared portion it was so delicious. Then we shared the rabbit pappardelle with mushrooms and peas. It was decadent and a solid portion. We finished off with the carrot cake (highly recommend) perfect balance of salt and sweet. The staff was helpful and attentive but not pushy considering the wait. They seem to truly respect the experience. It's the second weekend open so they were packed. We sat outside and it was a bit chilly but did not affect our dining experience. I recommend getting a seat at the chefs bar if available. We will definitely be back next time we're in Tahoe.

Sylva is hands down the best restaurant I've ever been to in the Tahoe area and it's not even…read moreclose. The menu is diverse with both meat and vegetarian options, and everything we've had has been delicious. It's not cheap, but I don't know of another spot in Tahoe City where you can get this type of experience.

Went here on Valentine's weekend on a ski trip with some friends. Brunch is something my SO and I…read morelove to go for dates so we were excited to check this place out! The place itself is quite small with limited parking, but everyone is nice and kind and they have little buzzers to notify you when your table is ready :) I got the French toast with strawberries and oh my goodness it was DELICIOUS. The French toast was a perfect blend of fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. The bread itself was amazing. I opted in for some fresh strawberries, but you can get other fruit or a fruit syrup as well. The French toast also comes with warm maple syrup, and I can attest it was definitely warm. It made the whole eating experience feel luxurious, and I had a delightful time eating it all up. If I ever come back to Lake Tahoe for holiday, I will definitely need to swing by this place to experience this French toast again. So good!

Dairy allergy beware! For poisoning…read more Pros: Great seating Easy parking Friendly Decent kids-food options Plenty of open seats during the off-season Cons: Not allergy friendly. Ugh. Moderate portion size for price Unclear menu ------------- Worst food poisoning this decade. I told the waitress I had a dairy allergy, but she did not write it down. I asked about dairy in the dish I ordered; I'm pretty sure the kitchen switched out the chicken sausage from the menu for chicken&cheese sausage -- an avoidable error IF the kitchen is informed. Extremely disappointed.

We had a great dinner while staying here for skiing. I had a cassoulet with sausage and duck…read moreconfit. My wife had schnitzel. Both were delicious! Staff were friendly and helpful. We plan to come back next chance we get.

We had a very nice dinner here on a cold winter evening. Our server, Lucas, was very attentive and…read morehelpful. There was a small problem with my entree, and he took care of it right away, and then reduced the price by 50%. Our friends really enjoyed the lobster Mac n cheese, pork schnitzel, and smash burger. My cassoulet was also quite good, with a house made sausage, duck and a delicious sauce. Nice cozy atmosphere.

Hidden Tahoe gem and an absolute must-try…read more This was my birthday dinner, and it ended up being the best meal I've had in decades. Fancy without being pretentious, with impeccable service and truly great cocktails to set the tone. The Asian sampler appetizer is unforgettable and a must-order. Don't skip the smoked trout starter either. We shared the surf & turf, and it was completely divine. They've been in business for 47 years, and it shows in every detail. No social media hype, no advertising; they don't need it. After nearly five decades, they know exactly what they're doing. Five stars, no question.

Food is fantastic with asian flare. Excellent apps and seafood items. Nice wine list. I hear they…read morehave outdoor seating in the summer.

We were so excited to finally make it here, as we had heard really good things! It definitely did…read morenot disappoint. We started with the lobster small dish as an appetizer and our 7 year old devoured most of it. It was so delicious. They were incredibly accommodating for my gluten-free and dairy-free needs. I was impressed with how they had special menus for each of my diet restrictions - the items to avoid were crossed off (see pic) which made it super easy to follow. My black cod was AMAZING, cooked perfectly, just the right amount of complimenting flavors and ingredients, in addition to great broccoli. Lastly, the fact they had even one gluten-free/dairy-free dessert option was mind blowing. I was so pumped. It was a smooth and super flavorful coconut passion fruit house made sorbet. I was in heaven. This isn't your typical dining establishment and their food definitely showcases that. And the views do too, holy smokes. Talk about a wag to enjoy the beauty of Lake Tahoe! Absolutely gorgeous. We're so thankful we got to spend an evening here, in our most favorite vacation spot. Way to go owners, staff and chefs!

Beautiful picturesque spot with breathtaking lake views. The food, service, and wine pairing were…read moreall superb. Dining with 2 kids and ordering a tasting menu can be challenging but the courses were served pretty quickly. Happy with the kids black cod dish - they split it into 2 for our kids which was really nice. Our daughter's 7th birthday was 2 days ago and they gave us complimentary salted caramel ice cream with a candle. Really enjoyed the scallop and pork belly. Wine pairing was on point with generous pours. The famous chocolate croissant bread pudding also didn't disappoint. Highly recommend as a date night place with or without kids.

Came in late, around 8:30. Service staff was super friendly and attentive. Ordered the pear and…read moregorgonzola salad and clam chowder. Both great. I really appreciated our server who gave us tips on where to go in the area and just generally nice conversation. Id come back to try more.

I'm gonna have a difficult time with this review. I had a good/not-good first experience for dinner…read morehere. I will be fair and start with the good. All four of us loved the taste of our entrees and of the appetizers. Our server (Jigga) was excellent and attentive. The atmosphere was nice with a great view of the Truckee River, just 20 feet away from our window table. The bathrooms were clean. On the flip side, we were greeted rather rudely upon walking in. We arrived early especially to grab a drink and relax during happy hour. There were four of us and 2 bar stools, so we sat at one of the three empty high-tops next to the bar. The bartender told us we couldn't sit there and that we had to order drinks standing at the bar and then cash out before being seated for dinner. Our table in the dining room was waiting, but we still had to pay for drinks at the bar before being seated. It was very confusing the way things were handled, especially considering this restaurant is rated $$$ on Yelp. Long story short, we stood at the bar until our tab was settled. Then we noticed that we were not charged the happy hour pricing (we still had another 20 minutes). We brought it up with the bartender and she said, "you have to ask for the happy hour menu if you want happy hour prices." So immediately we felt unwelcome and as if we were being treated like "one-visit tourists". She didn't even offer to change our tab to reflect the happy-hour pricing. Unfortunately the bar confusion left a sour taste over much of the entire dinner, which otherwise would have been a fairly decent night out. Three-stars for the happy hour experience , and 4 stars for the restaurant.

Cold outside and came in on a Sunday afternoon just as it began snowing. Seated ourselves and found…read morea nice warm corner in the back. Greeted and ordered quickly. 3/5 Cal Neva burger medium with garlic Parmesan fries. The burger was okay but nothing stood out. I usually get sourdough bread instead of a bun but forgot so that could be why. The fries were delicious and felt homemade with a lot of flavor. Ranch was a bit runny, so not my fav. 5/5 Fat Cat Mac with mushrooms and gorgonzola was so rich and creamy. The flavors were amazing. The serving size was small but it was reasonably priced. 5/5 hot tea - so random but I had a hibiscus hot tea with honey and holy moly that was delicious. I'd go back for the Mac for sure, but I'd need to try a different burger the as the one I got didn't leave av huge impression on me.

Unfortunately I did not capture a picture- we ordered take out and it was awful. The fried chicken…read morewas so fried, an inch had to be cut off to get to the very little chicken there was, the burger has no flavor what so ever and tasted like it was old and not fresh, actually making me sick. The fries were fine but incredibly salty. And we got the fry platter- basic microwaved corn dogs, and terrible mozzarella sticks with kinda dried up cheese. I won't be returning here. The plus- the people who answered the phone were nice.

Came for a late lunch around 2:00 and it was starting to snow, so we got seated right away. The…read moreconstruction for the bridge makes it a little tricky to get to the restaurant, but just going around the back way leads you right into the parking lot. The lot was full, but we did take the last spot. The service was good and our food came out pretty quickly as the restaurant was packed, yet there was no one waiting. We ordered the fish and chips which were good. The fries were a bit cold, but the fish was hot and crispy. We also got the elk burger and it was good, but didn't notice a huge difference in the taste. The bbq sauce had a berry flavor and it was good, but not sure if I would enjoy it on the burger. The ambiance was chill and it cleared out pretty good by the time we finished. So if you're headed off the slopes or heading home for the day 3:00 is a good time to stop by with no wait time and good parking.

Love this old spot but they are chronically understaffed and the chef needs a refresh…read more I've been coming here 20 years but in the past year I've been seated twice and then had to walk out after 20 minutes when nobody came by to take my order. None of the food is quite as good as it used to be here, either They need an infusion of new energy.

vegan BURGERS on the menu means I grade a five star for food is not everyone bothers to stock up…read morelike that for us. Specifically there's is named cleverly, "INFINITY AND BEYOND", what sounds like a science fiction novel to me. It is comprised of a 4 oz Beyond® patty, Swiss, peppers, onions, Fernet® BBQ sauce, brioche bun $23 they also have a hummus there that has a choice of three different additions but I think they said only the olive tapenade is vegan. Here is awesome and they are well staffed and everyone is quite knowledgeable. five stars for ambience both inside and out. Outside of course is the dog friendly patio with a lake view. Inside is more of a sports bar feel

You can't buy your kids food at kid's price if that's all your buying and you're an adult…read more I sent my daughter (she's not a young child) to get takeout of two orders of the Juniors Cheeseburger meals for $12. She wasn't that hungry and it was just to try out the burgers at this restaurant as we do food trips. She was charged an additional $8 for each meal. They called it "Adult Upcharge". See the picture of the receipt. The meal turned out to be $20 each. The food was average. We ordered the burgers as medium rare and got medium well. Although it wasn't dry. The cheeseburgers came with fries. They didn't provide condiments so make sure to ask for some if you're ordering takeout. The cheese curd tots were good and came with a sauce.