We made a reservation at the chef's corner and had a first hand look at the kitchen. We ordered three dishes from the grilled oven: cabbage, octopus and branzino. The taste was refreshing and the grilled dishes were cook to perfection. Nice friendly atmosphere as well. The open kitchen is an interesting experience. It was a busy and organized kitchen. We were a bit surprised to see the cooks didn't wear hairnets and gloves through. Especially the appetizer station, the cook made a raw fish dish and then mixed salad with bear hands. Considering this restaurant's high end status in town, such details seemed to be lacking. That to say, no health concerns. All cooks were efficient and the made-in-house dessert was a great finish! read more

We had a wonderful experience. Felt like a warm and friendly place with amazing service and food. I highly recommend everything about your wonderful restaurant. Tahoe City needed a new an exciting place like yours. Sonya greeted us and found a fabulous table. Asa was an outstanding waiter. We enjoyed the camaraderie the staff appeared to have. Thank you for a lovely evening. We look forward to returning. Ann and Mike McPherson read more

I had heard great things about Sylva, and now I'm wondering what took me so long to go. It was such a wonderful experience from start to finish, and I already can't wait to go back. The service was perfect. Our server was funny, helpful, and engaging. We ordered most of what he recommended, including the hamachi crudo, chilled asparagus and snap peas, crispy maitake mushrooms, and duck mac and cheese, and loved everything. The entire staff was so attentive. The food was incredible. The flavors were unique, thoughtful, and definitely made it feel like dining at a culinary restaurant in the city, not in a mountain town. Sylva might be my new favorite restaurant in Tahoe! read more

Sylva - Duck Mac & Cheese - New American Near Me - Tahoe City, California

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Absolutely great dinner to cap off our stay in Tahoe. Well crafted small plates with fresh ingredients. 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. read more

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Sylva is hands down the best restaurant I've ever been to in the Tahoe area and it's not even close. 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. read more

Stating that we had excellent service here would be an understatement. The service was 5 star. The staff was friendly and very attentive. The food was excellent. The bread and garlic/olive oil and anchovy spread was epic. The burger, steak frites...fantastic. The atmosphere is classy, yet quirky...elegant, sophisticated...then you go into the restroom and punk rock music is playing. They don't take themselves seriously. They have a sense of humor. Loved it. read more

Sylva - New American Near Me - Tahoe City, California

If I could give it 10 stars I would. Such a cool ambiance, music and Tahoe Vibe. Followed by impeccable service, great wine list and oh the food......best ever. Such an amazing experience all around. Chef Andrew and his lovely wife Chata are killing it! read more

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3.5 stars Service: had reservations and was sat quickly. However, on the site we requested chefs counter, but it was filled and we were sat at a regular table instead. Food was brought out in a timely manner and dishes were cleared quickly. However, no one came to check on what we thought of the dishes. When asked for Togo boxes, they box it for you, which was nice. Ambiance: place gives a cute date vibe with the dimly lit lights. However, noise was loud (although we loved the playlist). People seemed to be yelling over the music. Tables were also pretty close, so when people were getting out to leave you were bumping into each other. For bench seats there was also no space to put your coats, so it felt like you were encroaching on people's space when you set your stuff down. Food: enjoyed the appetizers more than the main entree. - crispy mushrooms: 5/5 loved the batter flavor and the mushroom inside was nice and juicy - tequenos: 4/5 nice and juicy, but the sauce didn't quite hit the spot for me. Wasn't what I expected for a chimichurri. A bit too creamy for my taste - lamb ragout: 3/5 lamb was tender and noodles were nice and chewy, but I felt like it was pretty bland tasting. Everything felt like it needed more salt read more

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Hands down the best food in the Tahoe area from kings Beach, South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe city. If you call yourself a good you will not skip on this place when in Tahoe. Our server,I believe his name was Asher but I could be wrong, was very attentive and knew the menu and explained everything very well. Love the chefs music choice for the restroom, funny to day but you'll understand when you go lol. Had a good talk with the chef as he delivered a couple the courses we had. Loved everything and we will be back read more

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Food gave our palate a new taste for sure. And not mad at it. Will be back def need to try a few other things. Service was ok nothing special. The place is def tight on the inside. Small tables. Very loud. Was it worth it. I'd say yes! read more

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Updating my review since I had the opportunity to enjoy several dishes at Sylva on New Years Eve. Every single dish we tried was AMAZING. The staff provided friendly and fast service. They were attentive to everyone in the establishment even during dinner rush. I love this restaurant so much. 10/10 recommend. It's beautiful inside which is also a plus! read more

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Everything was great. Nice to find a great dinning restaurant in the Tahoe area. Small bites are amazing. Staff is super friendly. Atmosphere is great, beautiful view many different table/setup options. Food is cooked with love, flavorful, and beautifully plated. Will visit again. read more

An amazing restaurant- very special farm to table food that's so unique! Michaela our waitress was so awesome. We loved loved loved the Branzino, snap peas salad, pizza, steak, cabbage, mushrooms and lettuce salad. Such wonderful ambience and people! read more

Sylva - New American Near Me - Tahoe City, California

Fantastic dining experience. Absolutely loved the rustic Tahoe atmosphere and the open kitchen and bar spaces in this restaurant. It was so fun being greeted by the Kitchen action and watching the passionate chefs craft salads and pizzas as well as other Woodfire dishes from the small but mighty space right inside the entrance. I didn't think to look before hand, but this is a beer and wine only establishment, and though I thought I would be disappointed in that they offer a menu of spritz options which merge vermouths with wines and other accoutrement to create cocktail like offerings, and I tried the Spanish spritz. This was such a surprising combination and something that was so refreshing, but also somewhat warming like a brown spirit cocktail on a cool night. I appreciated the sweet and savory notes in this spritz and eating the pickled onion garnish while drinking it heightened the experience in a way. I don't think I could've imagined. Pretty fun to have dinner Start like that, but it kept coming as the menu is full of surprise and delight moments, just like it. As we looked at the menu, we quickly realized we wanted to order almost everything so with our long list in hand, we chatted with our server to see if we overcommitted ourselves or done things right and we were pleased to find out that we did it perfectly. Many changes frequently, but I will give you our order here: Melon and Nuoc Cham Octopus Radishes and Butter Roasted Japanese Eggplant Tagliatelle with rabbit and poached egg Shishitos and corn Hamachi Peach, Ricotta pizza (seasonal) All of them are good some stood out above the rest, but the entirety of the order worked well together as a bit of a tasting menu and we left full and happy. Service is absolutely a place in which this restaurant shines. Our server Asa had a great casual presence at the table and an impressive knowledge of the food to help guide us to the right selections. He checked in on totally appropriate intervals and made sure to ask the right questions to find out if everything was going well and how we could make the experience better. He seemed to genuinely care right out of the gate that we had a great experience and was quick to address absolutely anything we brought up with a smile, even when one of the dishes seemed to miss at our table he quickly corrected course and and asked us if we wanted a new dish or just to pass on it altogether. He was on it in a way that was incredibly refreshing. And to put the icing on the service cake, it was fantastic seeing the chef and owner serving plates and checking in with guests in an incognito fashion. That shows a lot of regard for both his team and his diner's experiences. I highly recommend this restaurant and hope to die in there again soon. Definitely make a reservation because it's small and it is clearly popular with good reason! read more

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Came in on a Monday, lots of places aren't open here on Mondays so I'm grateful for that. They are closed Tuesday and Wednesdays though. Started with the heirloom tomatoes (not a tomato person but thought I'd pick out of the box). They were very good, probably would have enjoyed it a bit more had the tomatoes been chopped up a bit more so it could soak in more of the flavor of the ver jus, which I spooned out of the bowl to eat because it was so tasty. The hazelnuts were a lovely touch and crunch to the dish. Ordered the Spanish octopus and it was slightly disappointing. Almost to the point of being overcooked, octopus isn't easy to cook, I understand but it was not as tender as I'm used to and a bit fatty, and fatty is not something I've had on an octopus before. The black garlic aioli is not very complimentary to the dish, I tried to avoid it actually but the salsa verde was tasty. The fingerling potatoes were wanting to be crispy but I found them to be mushy and not to my palettes liking. I understand trying to add Kalamata olives to the dish to make it more Mediterranean but it made the plate too salty. There was a lot going on but none of it worked together. Loved the frisée though, not enough restaurants use it and it was a good texture to add. Very open and light decor. There is a small bar you can sit at or a small chefs table/bar where you can watch the chefs cook. Probably the best seat in the house to be honest but it wasn't available when I showed up so I sat at the bar. This place only has wine, bubbles and spritz - sorry boozy friends, no other cocktails. There is one rotating beer tap (12oz for $8), craft beer can selections ($10), a bottle of hard cider ($33) and a hard kombucha (16oz at $10). Was bummed when there were no Italian reds by the glass, only the bottle. Got to try the house made sorbet. The flavor of the day was blueberry, lemon and thyme and even though the lemon wasn't very present it was a well rounded sorbet. Ordered the Sweatah Weathah which was a salted honey and apple bar with a crème fraîche ice cream. The combo together was brilliant. Made the original 3 star review into a 4 star. I hope to come back and try other dishes that really wow me sometime soon. Also my bartender/server was doing an amazing job and running circles around this place when it got busy. Everyone seemed very happy with the Casey's service. read more

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A nice fancier restaurant to go to after skiing (or after a nice summer day out on the lake!) Staff was super nice - I believe it's walk ins only so i would go around opening if you want to be in the first wave / not wait. Overall, everything was kind of salty for my tastebuds (but I'm notoriously salt sensitive lol) and I guess the altitude means more seasoning. Highly recommend the pork belly with kimchi - it was so so succulent and the acidic kimchi is a great pairing (honestly the combo tasted like kbbq). The fries were very much needed to tone down the seasoning. The fresh pappardelle was also amazing. Great pasta texture, super fresh dish which is a nice change from the heavier pork belly. The pan roasted gnocchi was also amazinggg especially with the duck confit. Another dish that kind of tasted like kbbq to me haha and that is NOT a bad thing. The mushrooms were super meaty and the gnocchi had a good combo of crispy outside soft and gooey inside. The chorizo pizza was pretty good but probably wouldnt get it again. I think there are other items i wouldve wanted to try in place of it but i guess we just really wanted some pizza after a day on the slopes. read more

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Loved the ambiance and small bites we tried (heirloom tomatoes with peaches and grilled ham n cheese). It was all so good and I can't wait to come back and try more! The service was friendly and quick. Definitely a must try in Tahoe City! read more

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Hands down the BEST restaurant I've had in a long time! I will eat here every time I come back to Tahoe. Thank you Chef Andrew and Skip and the amazing team. We ordered: Duck Leg, White Peach Pizza, and the Cherry Crack for dessert. Everything 11/10!! I wish I would've ordered more!! INCREDIBLE and beautiful location as well read more

Sylva - White Peach Pizza! BEST sourdough pizza dough ever! - New American Near Me - Tahoe City, California

Discovering Sylva last fall when they first opened has been a mission to accomplish to drive to Tahoe city and make most of our time. With their ever changing seasonal menu with intent to utilize produce in their season and locally sourced was even more of a reason to visit. We had a wedding to attend in Olympic Valley so we had to make reservations to celebrate my partner and I's anniversary. Shimmer and Villa did everything as usual but to us our night felt extremely special with their attentive to detail in the flow of dinner service. We were seated at the kitchen table (open kitchen concept) which we love since watching the chefs at work is always a treat. We got a bottle of wine, which is also unique to the menu evading the common vineyards, from a small island in Italy, a light red that was beautifully partner with our dinner. Focaccia bread house baked with their house churned butter and bagna cauda was a nice introduction being light, fluffy and intriguing. My partner ordered the kimchi brine chicken thigh with grits and fell in absolute awe with the taste her jaw literally dropped. I had the royale burger with wagyu meat, perfect egg and duck fat fries cooked at medium rare which was perfect. Most restaurants cook medium rare and have the meat still bloody but this? PERFECTION. Juicy, flavorful and accompanied with pickled radish, squash, arugula, fresh red onions to top tickled my tastebuds. We saw another patron order tequenas and that was amazing. Imagine wonton wrapper, cheese pull, duck confit and green sauce that all came together in perfect harmony. We ordered the pizza to go to enjoy the following day while we get ready for our friend's wedding. Ended our dinner with the OG bread pudding topped off with crème fresh and shaved chocolate. In my opinion I loved this compared to Gar Woods (knowing Chef was from Christy Hills and created this dish there) Our server Kelly was amazing giving us the rundown, space and attention when needed so my partner and I were able to enjoy our dinner together. I can't wait to see the upcoming seasons menu as it transforms and happy a restaurant like Sylva is making a change in Tahoe. Thank you! read more

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Slyva was awesome! We came in for a light dinner after a day full of heavy eats. We ordered the focaccia appetizer that came with house churned butter and a salsa verde. The bread was AMAZING, but the salsa verde was not my favorite. It was very mint-forward which I never love, but others enjoy it I'm sure. We also shared the white peach pizza. The crust was amazing as well--they know their bread. The flavors played together wonderfully. Lastly, we ordered a bottle of wine. The waiter wasn't extremely knowledgeable on the wines, but nor am I ;) however, service was amazing and friendly. The seating indoors is nice, however we were placed at an unfortunate table by the door that just seemed out of place/in the way. Will be coming back for a more complete meal next time! read more

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This is a relatively new place in town. It's small and cozy and we heard the young chef came from Christy Hill. The hostess and servers were all very friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent and prices reasonable. We ordered some of the most popular dishes: Patè Melt was a tasty and interesting finger sandwich. The port soaked figs pizza came in a pretty legit Napolitano crust. The Peruvian chicken thigh was tender and the slight spicy sauce that reminded me a bit of the peri peri chicken. And the pork belly was an interesting American/Korean fusion dish with some kimchi. Overall a great dinner after a day of skiing. read more

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I really wanted to like this relatively new restaurant. Decided to spend out anniversary celebration here. Nice write up in Tahoe Magazine. Small tables. Very close to other patrons. We decide to eat outside because inside table felt on top of the other tables. View was the parking lot. The menu was interesting, but up for trying new things. The server was great. The wine choices were unknown to me so picked the one Cab they had. Not bad, not great. It's a share type menu, which is great. We went for the little gem lettuce. Well it was lettuce. Some capers and cheese. I feel like if it had some vinaigrette on the lettuce it would have been less plain. Menu said goddess dressing, I saw, nor tasted any dressing. Also ordered the ceviche. The sauce was very vinegary. Fish ok. Not even close to a $25 dish. Lastly, the pork belly. Sorry, it was ok at best. read more

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Food is really good, definitely one of the best places I've ever had. I've had the scallops before and they weren't on the menu, but the octopus was still available so we had that again. It did not disappoint. read more

Wow. What a great addition to the Tahoe City dining seen. My wife and I stumbled in by chance on their opening weekend and were intrigued by their wine list and food menu. The dining room has moody lighting and the music was just loud enough to create a vibe without being overbearing. Our server Asa was extremely helpful in helping us navigate the menu as it was quite large and everything sounded yummy. We decided on a paté melt sandwich, a roasted sweet potato and a duck and chanterelle gnocchi. The paté melt came on a brioche bun that was accomponied by a delicious homemade mustard and picked mustard seeds. This was my personal favorite. The roasted potato seemed to have a Tum Yum paste on top along with a chili crisp. The lemongrass flavor paired well with the sweetness of the potato and was absolutely to die for. The duck and chanterelle gnocchi was good, but too one noted for my pallete. My wife loved it however, but we both agreed it could have used a smidge more salt. I can't wait to go back and try more of their menu and implore anyone in their area to give them a try. read more

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Sylva is absolutely amazing! This was my first visit, and everything: from the food to the service to the ambiance: exceeded my expectations. The duck fat taquenos were the standout and an absolute must-order. Think elevated mozzarella sticks: perfectly crispy outside, rich and indulgent inside, with a unique texture and flavor I'm still thinking about. Service was exceptional--attentive without being intrusive. My water glass was refilled instantly every time, which really showed the staff's attention to detail. The ambiance was spot-on: warm, inviting lighting that felt upscale yet comfortable. Overall, Sylva delivered on every level. Incredible food, top-notch service, and a great atmosphere. I'll definitely be back! read more

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The restaurant was beautiful, the staff was friendly, the menu looked exciting, the dishes had an A+ presentation but the flavors on some of the dishes could have been bolder. The table's favorites were the house baked focaccia and the charred snap peas. The other dishes were missing salt, acid or other main flavor. Not as balanced or mellow in flavor. Still good but not excellent. read more

Sylva - Hamachi Tartare - New American Near Me - Tahoe City, California

Absolutely wonderful meal, and you get the Tahoe experience. I'm currently dining on this delicious burger while watching the moon rise and sun set on this Absolutely beautiful full moon. My wife is currently smashing, and I mean smashing the grilled ham and cheese that comes with a delicious soup. Wonderful service. Wonderful vibes. If you're here in Tahoe city, make it a fine dining experience. read more

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To begin with one of the owners came over and actually took time to have good conversation with me and the lady I was dinning with. That says a lot about a restaurant. Beyond that the food here is remarkable. I definitely recommend the octopus. And then dessert cannot beat the Flowerless chocolate cake with port. The server was so genuine and funny and had great recommendations. The ambience in particular, the white Oak wood blinds that are 1 inch thick, separating portions of the restaurant and kitchen. Very unique amazing place overall. read more

Excellent! Our group of 7 ordered a good chunk of the dishes on the menu, each and every one of them was exceptional. The service was superb, Michaela was super knowledgeable, engaging, and sweet. We come to Lake Tahoe a lot, so happy we found Sylva! read more

Food, service, and ambiance are all a perfect 10/10. I've dined at Sylva multiple times, and each visit offers a fresh and memorable experience through thoughtfully crafted, innovative dishes. Every plate feels intentional, curated with layers of complementary flavors, while the sauces elevate each dish beyond expectation. The quality of ingredients is exceptional throughout. To complete the experience, Sylva also offers an outstanding wine list that pairs beautifully with the menu! read more

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A unique dinning experience that was recommended by some friends for our 40th anniversary. The service was friendly and efficient without hovering. The food was a true treasure. For appetizers we had the gem salad and focaccia, both exquisite and plenty to share. I had the pork belly, very tender and an amazing flavor profile. My wife had a duck fish with an apricot glaze, again the depth of flavors were unique and delicious. For desert we shared a Sylvia version of tres leche cake. We were impressed with every bite of the entire meal. We also had a house cocktail that was great as well but I can't remember what it was. Don't hesitate to try this one out! read more

The atmosphere and interior is pretty and polished, although squeezing into the tiny seats can be a challenge, however the food is really pretentious and we left hungry after spending $200 on dinner. The plates come half empty though they look aesthetically pleasing. For example the melon salad is literally just 8 pieces of melon with a bit of mint sprinkled in, for $18 that's ridiculous I can go buy some melon and chop a full plate of melon. It's not like the melon tasted any different, it's just plain melon. The japanese eggplant was too firm, again why skimp on eggplant it was small pieces of eggplant, I prefer eggplant to be cooked much softer and juicier, not like a steak with a steak knife. The octopus was a little rubbery although I love what they did with the stuffed peppers added alongside with olives those were so unique. I enjoyed the peach pizza as well but it was such a tiny serving for $25. The duck leg is worth ordering that was probably my favorite dish, there's at least some substance and meat to it. The pate was like two air crackers and the tiniest cold bacon wrapped pate I didn't think the flavor was great and I counted only 2 pistachios in the whole thing. Overall, my thoughts are why skimp, if you're going to charge the quite extravagant price they are charging for plain food, at least have a full plate of it. Give half a melon instead of just 8 pieces. Was disappointed in the meal the price did not justify what I ate! read more

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Like a depressed Slime Shady, I'm back, back again. The boat was supposed to be in the water today. I'm still on land. I deserve to eat my way to happiness. If this place was in San Francisco, it would win all the awards. It should win awards in Tahoe City. 90 days later with a major menu refresh, while things still feel familiar. I don't know what's more impressive, Chefs ability to be this creative, or the kitchens ability to execute. Steak perfectly cooked. Snap peas sweet and delicious. And Jesus H Christ, the desserts here are insane even for a non dessert lover. Once again, service impeccable, and a great selection of wines. How does one choose between a Joseph Swan Zin, a 2009 Sonoma coast Pinot, or a St. E Grand Cru? When in doubt order it all. Asa has shorn the mullet but remains the most attentive and entertaining server this side of the Rockies despite a packed house. Get this man his own restaurant or tv show. I would hire him for any job any day. Can't wait to see the continued success for Sylva. Cheers to Chef Andrew and his awesome wife Chatta, taking care of the front of house. Please keep taking my money. 10/10 Now back to my wine read more

Menu selection is diverse and tasty. Items are meant to be shared family style. Order Focaccia starter, you will not be disappointed.

What an incredible experience at Sylva! From the moment you walk in you are immediately transported to Latin America in Tahoe. Feels like the hippest spot in Lima meets ski town America. The menu was phenomenal. We really loved how it was extremely seasonal, and no veg served was out of season. Takes a truly impressive mind to orchestrate such an experience. Thank you Chef Andrew for an amazing experience! Will definitely be in again soon :) read more

Really fun place with delicious flavors! We would recommend the focaccia, scallops, shishito peppers, pizzas. The corn nuts were disappointing and so we do not recommend those, but everything else was wonderful! read more

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I'd give it 6 stars if I could. As a former Tahoe city resident, I was so excited to try sylva and just have a new restaurant in town in general and it did not disappoint. The ambiance was cool and tasteful and unlike any other TC restaurant. Our server was Kelly and she was amazing. Personable and knowledgeable (and patient while my friends and I yapped away). The food was interesting and unique but hearty and delicious. We ordered the focaccia, sweet potatoes, cabbage, hamachi, and duck taquenos. The sweet potato was the star for me, but it was all so good. The beer and wine selection was also great. We enjoyed a bottle of wine, a couple different glasses and a few beers. Chata and chef Andrew have brought something new and exciting to Tahoe, that it desperately needed, and they knocked it out of the park. I can't wait to come back and try more food! Bonus points for a rad bathroom :) read more

Sylva - Sweet potato - New American Near Me - Tahoe City, California

This place just opened up and I didn't know what to expect but wow the food was so good and ended up being such a treat coming here. The service was quick and on the ball! It was crowded for dinner but we were still able get a seat. Food items were interesting and diverse. Seemed like a lot of stuff was made in house. The homemade ice cream was to die for. But wish the scoop was larger. $9 for a tiny scoop was a bit much. The portions in general could be a bit larger for the price but this is more of an upscale dinner experience. Ambience was nice inside. But was very loud when it was busy. It's a small space though. But really like the layout and remodel they did. read more

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The restaurant had a great vibe and the food was delicious! We really enjoyed the steak and the tequeños.

Great service, well prepared and well thought out food, ambience is very nice (not little kid friendly) read more

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