The 7800 will always be a favorite for me. Classic old school vibe that Kirkwood is known for…read more Their food and drinks alway hit when you need a break from the slopes. The $4 beer is a must, and I am so glad they've kept a cheap option on the menu. The chicken tenders plus the pretzel with beer cheese are perfect options on a quick lunch break. They get busy but always hustle to get everyone's food and drink out. Just sit back (by the fireplace if you can snag that spot) and enjoy the feel of a true old-school ski bar. Don't come in expecting a fussy, bougie experience...you're at Kirkwood, not Palisades. And that's why we love it!

Food is wonderful. Service great. Ambiance is appropriate for a ski resort…read more Ordered the 7800 burger. Fantastic. Comes with fries. Can't miss.. Enjoy your time here. It may disappear...Vail is coming.

Would come again? Yes…read more Food is well executed across dishes. I got the deluxe eggs benedict which was well seasoned, perfectly cooked eggs, and crispy hash browns. The service is quick and the owner is inviting, thoughtful, and helpful. Everytime ive gone here there's usually a small wait, but its definitely worth the wait. The outdoor brunch/lunch vibes with well executed food is worth it. Would recommend.

Unfortunately, Gateway Cafe gave me absolutely nothing but attitude…read more We hadn't even sat down. We walked up and were told there was a 35+ minute wait, which is fine, restaurants get busy. But the hostess looked me up and down and then hit us with, "leaning more on the +, 30 minutes." Like okay girl, why are we doing all that? We jokingly offered her $100 to let us in earlier and she goes, "No, I'll take your money after you eat the food though." And honestly the joke would've landed if the energy before that wasn't already so weird. At that point we literally just left. And what makes the whole thing even more ironic is that Gateway Cafe markets itself as woman-owned and LGBTQ-friendly, but the experience did not feel particularly welcoming or inclusive. The clientele was overwhelmingly older and white, and as someone who clearly did not fit into that demographic, I felt very aware of it. There was a palpable feeling of being looked at rather than welcomed. Obviously, I can't speak for anyone else's experience, but this was mine. And I'm sorry, but if I'm already uncomfortable before I've even ordered a mimosa, why exactly would I stay and spend my money? The food could be incredible. I wouldn't know. We left before we ever got the chance to find out.

4/18/25 Went…read moresnowboarding @Kirkwood and had lunch from here. Service was good and quick and it wasn't a crowded day so was able to order quickly and then pay. Have a pass so got a discount on food 20%, it was $20.70 and thats with no drinks. Little pricey but good amount of food . Got the Hot Honey Chicken tenders with fries. Everything was nice and hot and crispy. My pic only shows a couple pieces but they give you about 6 good size pieces I just ate them before pic lol. Everything was seasoned good and had Ranch and Ketchup for dipping. I opted to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful day. All in all was delicious and plenty of food. Enjoy !!!!

We were needing lunch and with COVID still around, it's really hard to avoid the crowds even on…read morethis "light" crowd weekend. The restaurant had a 40 minute wait if you didn't have a reservation so we walked over to Monte's Wolfe's Mountain Kitchen for a quick bite. At the door, they check for your vaccination card, a picture is enough, and to be honest, they should really be checking IDs alongside the vaccination card because I could've just shown them ANY picture of a vaccination card and they gave me a sticker on my Epic Pass. So do I trust that the people in here are vaccinated? There were slim pickings on what to eat so we just grabbed chicken fingers with fries and a fried chicken sandwich which both were quite expensive, but what isn't at any resort? People seemed to be crowding at tables, luckily we found a spot far from folks but a couple people asked if they could be on the further end, so we said sure. All of a sudden they were joined for 3 more people. Thank goodness the table next to us freed up and we just moved over since we were clearly over taken by this group. The food itself was ok though the chicken fingers more tender and moist than the chicken sandwich. They ran out of ketchup from the pumping machine but they did have packets. I did appreciate the ranch cups. They had some hand sanitizers around. We got free water from the bar. It was fine, but I just didn't feel super comfortable with all the people inside. They had a private bathroom inside which was fine that had 2 stalls for the women. Probably won't be coming back here or making sure to bring our own food so we can dine al fresco.

At Timber Creek Restaurant located in Karkwood Ski Resort, there's a desire for more vegetarian…read moreoptions. While the food is priced high .. high quality, customers expect the quantity to match. The staff is exceptionally friendly. The presence of free water filling stations is appreciated. However, some menu items seem overpriced, like the $22 veggie burger and the $10 hotdog. Bar cocktails are priced at $20, while rice crispy treats cost $6 and fries are $8, which receives mixed reactions. The restaurant tends to get crowded, and ventilation issues can lead to unpleasant smells after sitting for extended period staff is super nice. Free water filling stations.. $22 vegiee burger $10 for hotdog $6 for rice crispy treats $8 for fries Crowded n need to check Vents as after sitting for an hour you can't stand fried oil smell

We stayed at a lodge cabin that was closest to the Timber Creek Lodge. Timber Creek Lodge has…read morerentals and lessons. The steps up to the center are a pain with equipment. The lifts are not very convenient because to get back to TImber Creek you have to take "Homerun" and it's a bit hard to find and traverse back. Kirkwood is one of my more favorable resorts for skiing in Tahoe. I got some snacks on the last day at the eatery at Timber Creek. They had "colored chairs" to sit in and relax on sunny days here. I got a locker for $8 at Timber Creek. We stayed in a lodge at Hawkweed Road.

Maggie's is such a cute place to be! Food and drinks were amazing! Servers were very kind and…read moreattentive. Everything was perfect. Will be back again!!

I got the karma cocktail and it was the best old fashioned I have ever had! The enoki mushroom…read moreappetizers were very unique but delicious. The short rib was definitely the star of the show. It was so tender you could seriously eat it with a spoon. Service was impeccable, everyone seemed so happy and they all seemed like they wanted to be there. Atmosphere was dope. I felt like I was in a treehouse

My husband and I spent all morning at Grover Hot Springs State Park so I found this sandwich place…read moreas a place we could go to afterwards. I forgot to save the address in my phone and we had no reception coming out of the park but thankfully, we ran right into it on our way back to South Lake :) The service was pretty quick and we only had to wait a little bit for our sandwiches. They had a great selection of drinks and chips to choose from, too. Not to mention the free WiFi was super helpful to have. We found our seat next to the window and every bite hit the spot. My husband had the Reuben sandwich and I had the turkey pesto - Amazing! Everyone there was super friendly and on our way out, they wished us a great day. If we are ever in the area again, we would absolutely come back!

Hardly ever open Not sure what their plan is but they are…read moremissing the boat. Summers almost over and can count the days they were open on one or two fingers. See a few cars pull in trying to get a cup of coffee to start the day.

Stopped here for a lunch break on our snowboarding trip. The prices are high as expected but you…read morecan get a decent discount with an Epic pass. I got the Korean BBQ Beef Bowl and the portion was surprisingly big which I liked.

I recommend Snowshoe Thompsons for lunch over Monte Wolfes, although they are in different base…read moreareas. The food options tend to be better, and seems to be better quality. The openness of the venue makes it seem less crowded, although it tends to be a somewhat crowded.

We camped at Kit Carson Campground, which was across the highway and across a narrow bridge, so we…read morewalked over to grab a few beers and it was delightful! They had pretty good selection of beers on tap. We didn't get any food but the menu looked tasty. We got to sit on the patio/porch with our dog, which made it so relaxing. The owner was great to talk to and was very helpful when we needed tortillas for our camp dinner. I highly recommend when you're driving through!

A nice little gem in Hope Valley, where there isn't really much else around. I camped with my…read morefiancée just across the street at Kit Carson Campground, so walking over and grabbing a cold pint on a hot day was fantastic! They had several beers on tap, in addition to a fridge with bottle/can/wine options. We did not get any food, but I was tempted by the homemade baked good such as pies and cookies. The service was prompt,m and friendly. There are outdoor picnic tables and a little bar area where you can sit with dogs!

We decided to venture out and I'm glad we did…read more Our server, Diane (I think) was kind enough to make suggestions which we always appreciate. We started off with the fried ravioli; the quantity was more than anticipated, the flavor was expected. The marinara was cold, which was unexpected but had good flavor. We got the prime rib dip sandwich. The meat was well-seasoned/flavorful. I appreciated the au jus as well. Diane recommended the onion rings which I thought were GREAT! My husband thought they were good, but would've given bonus points for using sweet onion. And now to the Ribeye- I honestly can't remember the last time I had such a buttery, melt-in-your mouth cut of meat. The mashed potatoes were fine- kinda plain. The ribeye was well worth the price. A similar ribeye in the valley would EASILY cost $15-20 more. The restaurant was clean. The staff were friendly, especially our server. Eating outside may have been preferable on this occasion as there was a large party with several small children well past their expiration. All the hard surfaces made for quite a bit of echoes from the kiddos who were very excitable. Thanks to Plate 88 for the yummy food. We'll definitely be back. Food- 5 stars Service- 5 stars Price- 5 stars Noise- 3 stars

3pm on a Tuesday, four of us stopped in…read more Food quality not so great. Who orders beef stroganoff? We did. It wasn't so hot. We also had loaded Mac and cheese - tastes better than it looks. Nobody was happy with their lunch. On the other side, service was excellent. Would I go back? No. Super disappointed. Yes it's not the best time for lunch. But if you can't serve quality - then why do you?

Don't you just love the smell of bacon and coffee?…read more It always hits me when we get out of the car. I love the 70's nostalgia that hasn't changed since it probably opened. Breakfast and lunch only, and always busy. It's the number one breakfast spot in Tahoe for a reason. I can never seem to stray away from the banana crepes. They taste like bananas foster which is one of my all time favorite desserts, and I love that they let me order just one instead of the full trio. Beyond that, they turn out some incredibly delicious, mostly made from scratch diner classics. The savory crepes Benedict are also out of this world. One day I'll try their lunch menu, but it's hard to pull myself away from those breakfasts. If you're into nostalgic, comfort food done right, Bert's belongs on your Tahoe list.

Went here on a sunday morning around 10ish - get there early because they have a VERY long wait …read more i'd say we waited about an hour to be seated . Once seated , service was good however the food was mediocre . Maybe it needed more seasoning ? Not sure.. would try again though and order something different . Decent amount on their menu . Husband ordered Country fried steak . It was okay... some pieces were tough ? Hot chocolate pictured was good !