I avoid carbs for health reasons. I will break all my rules for Whitecaps. * The pizza: The Italian arrived nuclear hot, fresh, and flawless! * The service: Friendly, efficient, actually cares. * The beer: Extensive tap selection that'll make you stay for round two. * The vibe: You can tell everyone here actually gives a damn! Ha! If you're in Tahoe and you skip this place, you messed up. I'll be back before my blood sugar even recovers. read more

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Dog unfriendly, poor customer service and average food. We drove an hour to eat there with our dog and were told by a middle aged man that we had to sit outside, fine. It was the hottest time of the day and the whole patio had no cover at all so we asked if they could provide covering. The man was like "no, we can't do anything, sit under the sun with your dog or leave" and left. We opt to place a takeout order and eat somewhere else instead. But when we asked for utensils and other supplies, the cashier lady that placed our order was visibly annoyed and unwilling. We ordered Detroit style pizza, it was 80 percent crust. They left the pizza in the box without handing it to us after the pizza was cooked. read more

After snow shoeing, it was time for a late lunch. Having never explored this part of Lake Tahoe, I was excited to try a new place to eat. Having it be lakeside, was an added bonus! Whitecaps is a short walk from Kings Beach recreation area. There's also a small lot and some street parking. The indoor space is a bit small but they also have a spacious back patio. We chose indoor seating and lucked out with lake views. The focus on the menu is pizza but they also feature, salads, sandwiches and pastas. I ordered the 12 inch vegan which had a shaved brussel sprouts, peppers, arugula, mushrooms, artichoke and onions. The crust was perfectly crisp and I ended up with enough leftovers for lunch the next day. Service was friendly and attentive and the ambiance is causal and chill. Really enjoyed a late lunch early dinner here. It was getting crowded later in the day (we were done eating by 4 and walked by later, to see a line forming outside.) Excellent pizza-will be back! read more

If you love pizza you'll love Whitecaps! They also a variety of other items on the menu which are amazing , so everyone in your party is happy! It's quiet on a Tuesday afternoon , in spring, you get some time to think! The service is fantastic , i sat at the bar, Mick was my server, great job! I enjoyed a glass of wine and the roasted beets while i waited for pizzas to go! I must when you come toTahoe! Enjoy! read more

Whitecaps Pizza - Roasted beets- yum - must be eaten in house! The best - Pizza Near Me - Kings Beach, California

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Food was way better than expected that's for sure. They out time into their craft. They have a good drink selection. Pliny de elder try it! Service was perfect. Totally forgot his name but brings the energy! The ambiance is good. Nice spot to go and get lunch and drink. We will back! read more

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Had a wonderful quick girls trip to Tahoe with my favorite girlfriends and this hit the spot for dinner! Fresh Cesar salad with house made cesar dressing and a fungi pizza absolutely delicious! It even kept well the next day cause we enjoyed it for breakfast! Best pizza spot in Tahoe. It was packed when we went to pick up the food too so I absolutely LOVE that it was just as great to go! read more

Whitecaps Pizza - Cesar salad yum! - Pizza Near Me - Kings Beach, California

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We've been to Whitecaps a few times over the years and always enjoyed it, but after a few years gap, I can say the pizza is better than ever! The crust is exactly what I like--that New York thin but with a little puff and chew in the outer crust. We got regular cheese--perfect for kids--margherita, and some kind of everything with lots of meat. Glad we got takeout because on a Saturday night, the restaurant was mobbed! And yet somehow, even though they were overwhelmed with orders (takeout orders were only walk-in, not taken over the phone), the wait was not long at all! read more

Whitecaps Pizza - Margherita - Pizza Near Me - Kings Beach, California

Great pizza. Always friendly service. We are loyal customers for many years. Amazing lake front views In summer the upstairs patio is a good hangout. read more

Whitecaps Pizza - Sunset at White Caps - Pizza Near Me - Kings Beach, California

Very nice staff! The pizza was good, soup and salad were solid too. Great choice of beers as well. The views from the upstairs are incredible. Definitely coming back! read more

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This place was fantastic. Excellent pizza, service and select of food and beverage . You just can't go wrong here! Well done Whitecaps! read more

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I ordered take out so no review of service (? Stars) and interior. I ordered the 12" veggie meat combo. They told me it would be ready in a half hour and it was. The crust was crispy and there were a load of veggies and meat. The price was average ($25). Overall the pizza was good (4 stars) and I could have it again. The only issue was that the handicap parking space was the furthest parking space (2 Stars) from the main entrance. I was told it was because in the summer the rear entrance is mainly used. But it's not summertime. read more

Whitecaps Pizza - 12" veggie meat combo - Pizza Near Me - Kings Beach, California

The Sopressata Honey Drizzle pizza is my favorite pizza on earth. I've had it at least 50 times and it is consistently amazing. Great view from the restaurant and on warm days you can sit outside on the water if you want. I like their drink menu too, lots of options on draft. Staff is super friendly and accommodating. I have nothing but great things to say about this place. read more

Me and 5 of my girlfriends went for dinner here for my bachelorette party and I am so happy we did! Our air bnb host recommended them and we had an amazing time. The food was incredible, the wait was supposed to be 30 minutes to get outdoor seating (beach front, GORGEOUS ) and it ended up being not even 10 minutes even though it was busy. Our server was named Nora and she was a DOLL, she constantly checked on us to make sure we were taken care of, when our pizza we ordered came out missing one of our toppings they brought it out for us completely free and made another for us super fast. The food was DELICIOUS, we had cheesy garlic bread and Brussel sprouts to start, we meant to take pictures of our food but ended up chowing down before anyone had a chance The pizzas were so good, the crust was thin and crunch, the sauce was fire and they definitely don't skimp on the toppings! And Nora explained they make most everything in house! Any time we come back to Tahoe, Whitecaps pizza will be a mandatory stop for us! read more

Grab a beer and a slice, enjoy the deck and view! Whitecaps might just have the best pizza and beer selection in Kings Beach. Great staff as well, very friendly and inviting. They also have great sandwiches. Stop by, you will not be disappointed. read more

If you're in Lake Tahoe and craving Detroit-style pizza with a view that feels almost unfairly gorgeous, Whitecaps Pizza is the spot. We ordered the Detroit Italian and the Detroit Sopressetta, and honestly... I thought I was going to stay loyal to my own pizza until I stole a slice of my husband's. The crispy-edged, airy dough? Perfect. The toppings? Generous. The flavor? Absolutely worth plotting a return visit. My Detroit Italian came out bubbling and beautifully caramelized, loaded with all the savory goodness you want in a proper Detroit pie. And that Sopressetta? Let's just say I briefly considered swapping boxes and pretending I "accidentally" took the wrong one home. The patio sits right in the sweet spot overlooking Lake Tahoe, and the view is unreal with mountains, blue water, all of it. Just know it does get a little windy and chilly outside, so bring a layer unless you want your pizza to double as a hand warmer. Whitecaps is one of those rare finds where the food and the setting both slap. Highly recommend stopping by, stealing a slice from whoever you're with, and soaking in that Tahoe magic. read more

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Very quick service, clean place. Consistent pizza. Price is reasonable. I usually get the mushroom pizza and it's always delicious. read more

Whitecaps Pizza - Mushroom pizza - Pizza Near Me - Kings Beach, California

Dropped by on Mother's Day for a bite. Dom came by quickly to get us started. He's a joy and knowledgeable on all things Whitecaps! Started with a round of drinks - you must try the 2 Towns "Spring Forward" - from the bar and an appetizer of cheesy garlic bread. Cold drinks, hot apps! Next arrived some amazing pizzas! A Meat Lover, a specialty pizza for the ladies - it had Gorgonzola cheese, pine nuts, white sauce and Argentinian Red shrimp, and other goodies. All followed up with some amazingly warm Strawberry Bread pudding! Such a beautiful day watching waves on Tahoe and running into dear friends from the Reno area! Overall, another wonderful time at Whitecaps Pizza! read more

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LOVE this place! Miriam took my order she is an amazing hostess and so adorable! The food is so good pizza so yum goat cheese so creamy! LIGHTING SO GOOD VIEW SO PEAK MOM LOVE IT HERE read more

Food was good! Everything tasted fresh. No complaints about the food itself. Knocking off one star for the service though. We were in Tahoe for a family trip so we had a large group. Apparently they don't host large groups so they said we would have to be split up into 2 tables. Ok, that's totally fine! We only asked to be seated outside (since we had a dog), near each other if possible, and to have it under one bill. Doesn't seem like difficult requests, but the hosts were giving us annoyed looks, and kept repeating that they would have to speak to the servers first about it. The tone they were giving off seemed like they were doing us a favor, so we didn't really appreciate that. Food was a little slow to come out but we still enjoyed our meal and the outside patio was spacious with plenty of benches. Our waiter was very nice and friendly. read more

Whitecaps Pizza - Pesto chicken sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Kings Beach, California

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A little "getaway" from Reno/sparks Got the craft mushroom pizza (Bummer we couldn't do half and half on their specialty pizzas), but pizza was delicious! Dough wasn't too thin or too thick. Small house salad can feed two. Loved the location - easy parking and great views of the lake. Indoor and outdoor seating available! Our server was great, very spunky and had great attitude. Would def come back again! read more

Whitecaps Pizza - House salad - Pizza Near Me - Kings Beach, California

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The pizza here is amazing! Probably some of the best pizza you can get. My sister ordered their vegan pizza and it was so yummy with a touch of flair for presentation. My brother and I had the meat lovers pizza. I did expect more meat but the pepperoni and sausage bites were delicious! The service was okay. Not consistent as the hostess was great and friendly but the servers seemed upset to be working. A smile can go a long way. How can you not enjoy an awesome place that provides breathtaking views?!? read more

Whitecaps Pizza - Meat lovers and vegan pizza - Pizza Near Me - Kings Beach, California

We loved Whitecaps Pizza, and it was some of the best pizza we've ever had. I ordered the veggie, my husband built his own with white sauce and bacon, and our son had a 12" chicken and pepperoni. Everything was delicious. The ranch was homemade and hands down the best we've ever had. This place definitely gets crowded, but it is absolutely worth the wait! read more

Whitecaps Pizza - I had a veggie and my hubby made his own (whites abuse with bacon) - Pizza Near Me - Kings Beach, California

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BIG YUM. Whitecaps' menu is filled with balanced flavor combos, some classic and some creative. I had the Sopressata Honey Drizzle and it was BANGIN...the kind of pizza I wish I didn't have to drive all the way to King's Beach to get. Recommend calling your order ahead of time if you're picking up to-go, as it can get crowded (for good reason). read more

Whitecaps Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Kings Beach, California

Great place for a lakeside lunch. The outdoor seating is situated just a few meters from the beach and really has a nice view and ambiance. The food is pretty good and the staff very friendly. Would definitely recommend as a nice lunch place! read more

Whitecaps Pizza - Macaroni and Cheese - Pizza Near Me - Kings Beach, California

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Reservations definitely recommended if you can get one. This place is a local's favorite and gets very busy. The service staff was very nice and polite, hostesses were extremely accommodating. Servers were a little bit overwhelmed, so unfortunately, we had to wait a while for a drink refills, which is why this isn't a perfect score. Also our pizza arrived hot, but it was a little overdone. You can see in the photos. The flavors were delicious, crust was more like a cracker, but I can only attribute that to potentially how busy they were. The kitchen might've been as overwhelmed as the staff. The location is awesome with the Lake view, but this place is small and can be jampacked with people. The walkways are extremely narrow so it makes it hard for servers to get around while patrons are finding their way to their seats or their friends. Overall, the food was good, but I would recommend ordering to go and take it to the free public beach. Hoping to return and change my review to five stars on a less busy night. read more

Whitecaps Pizza - Pesto artichoke pizza no bell peppers - Pizza Near Me - Kings Beach, California

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Pizza was 5 stars and so delicious! Reminds me of pizza from Portland and it's like a west coast style pizza. We sat on the patio after a brief wait. Service felt very on par for gen z, but whatever. We got what we needed and had a solid meal. I appreciated some of the eclectic toppings they had like an arugula pesto base, corn, and some other fresh items. My husband enjoyed the mortadella as more of a traditional topping. Definitely worth checking out!! Some of the best pizza I've had in awhile! read more

Tahoe has a food culture that is more casual and my partner and I didn't find too many memorable dining experiences, but we decided to take a trip out to King's Beach and fell in love with Whitecaps Pizza so much that we visited them two days in a row! The restaurant had a beautiful outdoor patio with an amazing view! The pizzas were tasty and had a nice crisp to them. My partner doesn't really even enjoy eating pizzas and it was her idea to go back the second time! The Brussels sprouts were caramelized perfectly. And the various mac n cheese options have so much flavor. Definitely worth checking out when in town! read more

Whitecaps Pizza - Pizza (the Italian), Brussels sprouts, and buffalo style mac n cheese - Pizza Near Me - Kings Beach, California

Good pizza but weird service. Servers and hosts seemed on edge and were a bit standoffish at least, confrontational at most. Bartenders were very nice though. Overall, I'll order again for takeout because the pizza is really good but I probably won't come in person unless it's a really nice summer day in which case the patio is worth it. read more

Great staff and food. Great beer list. Always a fun stop when we're in north Lake Tahoe. See you again soon.

I eat White Caps once a week for the past 5 years or so, it's my favorite pizza I've ever had. Over my life I've spent over $10000 at this restaurant. My only complaint is that they don't do Detroit Style Pizza's to go... hopefully one day that changes. 5/5 stars. read more

10/10 recommend! Location is fabulous, pizza is mouthwatering I'm still thinking about it! Bonus points they offer a tasty gluten free option. We went with the house favorite sopressata honey drizzle GF and a cheese pizza. read more

Whitecaps Pizza - Sopressata honey drizzle - Pizza Near Me - Kings Beach, California

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Best pizza I've had in a long while! The place was packed, and for good reason. Our server was prompt and funny! I can tell during warmer seasons that the outdoor seating with lake views are stunning. We were cuddled up inside as it was snowy, and they had a fire going. Can't wait to come back! read more

Whitecaps Pizza - Mushroom pizza - Pizza Near Me - Kings Beach, California

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We always like to have a meal here. The view is nice and the pizza is piping hot and crispy from the hot oven. This time two of us ordered a small Cesar salad and a small Meat Lovers pizza with mushrooms added. It was a perfect hot meal for a cold day. Their parking lot had a limited number of spaces. In the past we didn't have an issue getting a spot, but since the lot was full today we easily found street parking down the street. If you have time after. You can walk to the beach just east of the restaurant for a nice view of Lake Tahoe from the sand. read more

Whitecaps Pizza - View from the tables in the back of the restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Kings Beach, California

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Always 5 stars! Yes it's busy. Yes parking is hard to get. But the food is worth it! We sat inside by the windows and it was almost like being outside. The employees are all very nice and the pizza is delicious. read more

What a gem! Excellent pizza, a great drink selection, friendly service, and spectacular views from the back deck or tables. First, the wine and draft selection is pretty great. Awesome they have the Russian River brews on tap! Next, both the Caesar salad and the heirloom grains salad (quinoa, spinach, apples, sweet potato and yam with a vinaigrette) were fresh and well mixed and delicious and fresh. On to the pizza! The Detroit style double pepperoni was delicious, with perfectly crispy edges. Loved the shrimp scampi thin crust pizza which was punchy with garlic, had excellent shrimp umami goodness, and great cherry tomatoes, and crispy crust. The crust is so flavorful and is such a marvel at this altitude. And finally the staff was friendly and helpful. This was by far the highlight of our trip for meals. It's a popular place for good reason so try to go early or late. read more

Whitecaps Pizza - Shrimp scampi 16 inches & Detroit style double pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Kings Beach, California

I was in Incline for work, and made the trip to Kings Beach to go to Whitecaps Pizza. We sat upstairs so we could enjoy the great views of the lake. Great service, nice selection of beers, and amazing pizza. We had the bbq chicken pizza with a Mexican Lager. Crust was thin and crispy. Sauce had just the right amount of spice and toppings. Pizza worth driving to Tahoe for! read more

Ordered 3 pizzas for take out over the phone. Definitely check out the menu online, so you know what to order. Some items are seasonal, like Bacon Peach Arugula pizza is only available in the summer. Supreme Pizza is called Veggie Meat Combo. Also note: they do NOT take orders in advance. They said it would take about 30 minutes, but it was slightly longer than that. DH said the restaurant was busy, even though it was early for a Saturday dinner. He thought it was possible to request seating with a lake view. The pizzas are NY style, super thin crunchy crust. Flavor of the crust was really good. We got three 16" pizzas and ended up eating about 2 of them between 4 adults and 3 little kids. We also had 3 packaged salads we made at our rental house. Veggie Meat Combo ($32 for 16") was the most popular in our group. It was loaded with the classic toppings. Italian sausage bits were nice and tender. Flavor was classic. Just as you'd imagine a supreme pizza would be. Craft Mushroom ($34 for 16") was a close second. I thought it was too sweet from the caramelized onions, but the other people in our group loved it. Next time, maybe we'll try it with bacon. Hawaiian Pizza ($30.50 for 16") was the kids' favorite. Toppings were generous and high quality. Flavors meshed well together. DH liked the pizzas. "High density of toppings, so it was very flavorful. Would have liked the mushroom one without the extra cheeses." He also saw people eating there getting a square pizza with a thick crust, perhaps a Detroit pizza? Maybe we could try that next time! read more

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We came here for a group lunch, and this place is quite legit! I was bummed that we had to dine outdoors (sunny despite umbrellas), but this place was so packed that we couldn't really afford to wait for another table to free up. We ordered a few pizzas, appetizers, and salads to share. The food was delicious! The service was not as great as we were expecting as it was difficult to flag down someone outside (another reason why we don't usually dine outdoors), but they were very friendly and did their job! read more

The food is excellent. We love the sopressata honey drizzle! Whitecaps has a great beer selection and their rotating sours and ciders are delicious. Hands down the best pizza in Tahoe. Only downside is the big space can only feed so many mouths at once. read more

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I would like to preface this by saying much of my experience concerns could have been alleviated had I been actually provided service. It was a full house when I brought my younger sister and her boyfriend in; they told us 30-35 minutes for a wait; I say that's fine and have them jot down my contact information. They then tell us if we were okay with sitting outside immediately; caveat being that it was around 60 degrees outside, and as we were just hungry and didn't care much for the cold we said that was fine. We were being brought to our table when the hostess/other staff walked us through the restaurant the host had asked the server being assigned to us (right in-front of us) if he's able to take us as a table. He spoke to her in a different language in which she then tells us he's got quite a few tables which I understand as I've been in the foodservice industry for 8 years myself. We were then sat. The restaurant was nice and cozy and the seating out back was also very nice; with the amount of people and buzz, it seems to be beloved by visitors. With being sat our server came out and apologized for the delay; ten minutes had passed before he reached us which is perfectly acceptable when busy. He did not give us his name and he simply said "Ready to order? What can I do for you?" To be efficient and time-saving I gave him our full order; no modifications or complications of any kind with it. We then wait around 20 minutes for our food to appear and upon first impressions everything looks tasty! The picture provided was everything the moment it was dropped off to us; nothing but excitement! He then asked us if we needed anything else and after we declined he went on his way to let us dig in. The soup we were hoping to be a good starter so we can warm ourselves up since we've been sitting outside in about 60 degree weather (again; we were fine with it because we knew our order would warm us up.) First bite I took I immediately proclaimed to my sister and her boyfriend that the soup was almost as cold as the outside air or at-least the warmth of my fingertips by this point. The Mac N' Cheese was my sister's boyfriend's most anticipated item because what's not to like about Macaroni and Cheese? Bland and stale. Nothing much else to say; but he ate the entire dish regardless. The pizzas were genuinely the best part of the meal however, at-least the thing that they are known for and advertise is good... The Craft Mushroom was a clear star amongst it all; umami from the basil and mushrooms with the rich cheese was fantastic. Shrimp Scampi was good but the lemon slices had overpowered everything that was on the pie. Now, as we were disappointed with the soup we were waiting for our server to inform him of our dissatisfaction. Now normally, it's almost customary during service to at-least check up on your tables when they've had their first or a couple bites in. We were not spoken to for almost 25 minutes by any staff since our food being dropped off; we were trying to be apparent by staring inwards looking for our server or the other girl server picking up pepper flakes and parmesan cheese from the tables next to us; not even a single glance. He then comes us and by that point we were just disappointed and lost our appetite for the last 4 slices of pizza we had left. By the very least we were given a void on the soup but I HAVE to reiterate; this entire downward spiral of an experience could have been avoided if he had simply returned. I also noticed that a couple of other tables he was serving by that time had already paid out and left; so if by chance he was taking a 10 minute break or simply actually busy with other tables; that check-up I mentioned earlier which we didn't receive would have went a long way. The server with the curly hair, long enough to be put in a ponytail and a vigorous beard; please take this to heart and I hope we do better. This was our last dinner of our vacation and we had gone to taco bell to at-least have warm food. read more

Whitecaps Pizza - 12 in. Craft Mushroom Pizza 12 in. Shrimp Scampi Pizza Four-Cheese Mac N' Cheese Bowl of Daily Soup (Meatball & Parmesan) - Pizza Near Me - Kings Beach, California