1. Bridgetender Tavern & Grill
City: Tahoe City, CA
Category: Restaurants
Telephone: (530) 583-3342
Description: If a juicy burger and a pint of beer are your idea of the perfect lunch or dinner, then the Bridgetender is the place to be. This humble restaurant boasts an extensive selection of beers on tap, daily beer specials, and a traditional bar menu that includes burgers of every description. For those who don’t want beef, the Bridgetender also offers turkey and veggie burgers with all the trimmings, as well as other menu selections. An extended patio overlooks the Truckee River. The Bridgetender is open daily for lunch and dinner.
2. Jake’S On The Lake
City: Tahoe City, CA
Category: Restaurants
Telephone: (530) 583-0188
Address: 760 North Lake Boulevard
Description: A classy but casual eatery, Jake’s on the Lake is tucked on the lakeside of the Boatworks Mall and features lovely views of the water. It’s especially convenient if you’ve been browsing the shops in the mall. Woodsy and warm, this place has a laid-back Old Tahoe feeling. I suggest enjoying sundown in the bar over an appetizer and your favorite drink. Outdoor seating is available in summer, and some tables in the indoor dining area offer views of the lake. The dinner menu features steaks, chicken, and seafood; sandwiches and salads are available in the bar. Open for lunch and dinner daily; shortened winter hours.
City: Tahoe City, CA
Category: Restaurants
Address: 1850 West Lake Boulevard
City: Tahoe City, CA
Category: Restaurants
Address: 760 North Lake Boulevard
5. Syd’S Bagelry & Espresso
City: Tahoe City, CA
Category: Restaurants
Telephone: (530) 583-2666
Address: 550 North Lake Boulevard
Description: On your way to a full day at one of the North Shore’s ski resorts? Stop in at Syd’s for a quick bite and a cup of piping-hot java before you hit the slopes. In addition to the traditional coffeehouse fare, this busy coffee shop also whips up exotic bagel sandwiches, from a Reuben to The Taj, featuring a curry “schmear” (cream cheese blend) with smoked turkey, cucumber, and cashews. Vegetarian lunch selections include the Dalai Dog, a tofu hot dog on a whole grain bun. If coffee’s not your cup, try a smoothie or chai tea. And the breakfast pastries are universally yummy. Try the Morning Glory muffin, fruitful and moist, or the hearty zucchini bread. Syd’s is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
6. Tahoe House
City: Tahoe City, CA
Category: Restaurants
Telephone: (530) 583-1377, (877) 367-8246
Address: 625 West Lake Boulevard
Description: You may stop by Tahoe House for just a quick bite, but it’s almost impossible to leave without armloads of fresh baked goods and gourmet foods that are made right on the premises. The deli serves up absolutely scrumptious salads, soups, and sandwiches and also serves espresso and to-die-for European pastries. You can eat inside or, weather permitting, watch the bikers go by from the outdoor tables. You can indulge here from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily.