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Big Water Grille, Incline Village, NV

Big Water Grille

4.6
4.6
1285 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
Nestled in the mountains of the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, the Big Water Grille has spectacular panoramic lake views that are among the best around. Our Chefs are impressing diners with his fresh/seasonal menu. Join us for a martini in the lounge, a glass of wine on the deck or a fine dining experience in the dining room. Choose from our craft cocktails or extensive wine list from around the world.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 16:30–20:30
  • Phone number
    (775) 833-0606
  • Website
    http://www.bigwatergrille.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Cello Taddeo / Antonio Duran
  • Catering
    Catering available
  • Private party facilities
    Wine Cellar private dining for up to 18 people. Restaurant buyout options for up to 120 people. Minimums apply.
  • Location
    341 Ski Way, Incline Village, NV 89451
  • Area
    Incline Village
  • Cross Street
    Country Club Dr
  • Parking details
    Ample parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Corkage Fee: $25/750ml bottle [$40 if sold on our wine list], $40/magnum ~ $8 split charge on entrées

Starters

  • Braised Pork BellyUSD 18.00

    parmesan grits, fried onion ring, pan jus

    • House Smoked SalmonUSD 24.00

      caper~dill cream cheese, blueberry coulis, sea salt, crème fraîche

      • Mixed Greens & Frisée SaladUSD 18.00

        cherry tomatoes, pears, fennel, goat cheese, toasted almonds, dark balsamic vinaigrette

        • Chopped CaesarUSD 16.00

          parmesan crisp, lemon zest, garlic croutons

          • Ahi Tuna Poke*USD 32.00

            sesame~ginger~soy, wasabi crème fraîche, toasted sesame seeds, wonton chips

            • KFC [Korean Fried Cauliflower]USD 14.00

              house made spicy chili sauce, green onion, sesame seeds

              • Chef's SoupUSD 14.00

                Entrées

                • Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass*USD 54.00

                  forbidden rice pilaf, caramelized plantains, tomatillo salsa

                  • Clam Linguine*USD 38.00

                    blistered cherry tomatoes, parmesan, scallions, garlic crostinis, rosé lemon butter

                    • Roasted Eggplant & QuinoaUSD 28.00

                      roasted red peppers, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, red pepper coulis, grilled lemon

                      • Berkshire Pork Chop*USD 54.00

                        roasted sweet potato purée, red cabbage slaw, honey crisp apple chutney

                        • Braised Beef Short RibsUSD 48.00

                          acorn squash basmati risotto, crispy shallots, pan jus

                          • Grilled Filet Mignon*USD 62.00

                            garlic mashed potatoes, roasted baby carrots, wild mushroom demi glace

                            • Bwg Half-Pound Burger*USD 28.00

                              house ground beef served on a brioche bun with fresh cut kennebec fries and bread & butter pickles extra sharp white cheddar cheese, bacon, tomato, caramelized onion, lettuce, herb aioli

                              Sides

                              $10 each

                              • Garlic Mashed Potatoes

                                • Rice Pilaf

                                  • Roasted Sweet Potato Purée

                                    • Sautéed Spinach

                                      • Roasted Baby Carrots

                                        • Fresh Cut Kennebec Fries

                                          Last updated: 22 December 2024

                                          What 1,285 people are saying

                                          Overall ratings and reviews

                                          Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                          4.6
                                          4.6 based on recent ratings
                                          • 4.5Food
                                          • 4.7Service
                                          • 4.5Ambience
                                          • 4.3Value

                                          Noise • Moderate

                                          Loved For

                                          • Tahoe / Reno Area

                                            Great for fine wines

                                          • Tahoe / Reno Area

                                            Great for scenic views

                                          • North Lake Tahoe

                                            Best Overall

                                          • North Lake Tahoe

                                            Best Service

                                          • North Lake Tahoe

                                            Best Value

                                          • North Lake Tahoe

                                            Healthy

                                          • North Lake Tahoe

                                            Neighbourhood gem

                                          • North Lake Tahoe

                                            Great for fine wines

                                          • North Lake Tahoe

                                            Romantic

                                          • North Lake Tahoe

                                            Great for scenic views

                                          • North Lake Tahoe

                                            Good for special occasions

                                          • North Lake Tahoe

                                            Lively

                                          Review summary

                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                          Big Water Grille offers "fantastic sunset views" and a "wonderful dining atmosphere" high above Lake Tahoe. Guests praise the "excellent service," especially from standout servers like Jordan and Chris. The menu features "delicious" dishes such as ahi tuna and filet mignon. A perfect spot for special occasions, despite some inconsistent experiences.

                                          1,285 Reviews

                                          1. Joel

                                            VIP

                                            Los Angeles

                                            30 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            30 reviews

                                            Dined 2 days ago

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Outstanding food and service Normally I dislike loud restaurant noise but last night it seemed more like a celebration.

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                                          2. Michelle

                                            Washington DC

                                            1 review

                                            5.0

                                            1 review

                                            Dined on 2 February 2025

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 4
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Love this place—Tasty food and nice ambiance! We prefer eating at the tables near the bar. Local fave 😉

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                                          3. Guy

                                            San Diego

                                            2 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            2 reviews

                                            Dined on 30 January 2025

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Happy hour great time for locals, et al. good live music

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                                          4. Julie

                                            San Francisco

                                            8 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            8 reviews

                                            Dined on 21 January 2025

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            We enjoyed watching football in the bar with a fantastic sunset view! The service, food and bevs were all really great!

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                                          5. Andrea

                                            San Francisco

                                            1 review

                                            5.0

                                            1 review

                                            Dined on 16 January 2025

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Great experience! We dined at 5pm and had a beautiful table with a sunset view. Our server was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and wine list. We enjoyed the ahi tuna poke, KFC, short ribs, filet mignon, and blondie for dessert. Everything was amazing, but the ahi tuna was a standout. Hope to come back soon!

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                                          6. Mike

                                            Cancun

                                            2 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            2 reviews

                                            Dined on 11 January 2025

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            We had a great dinner. The pork chop was awesome. The sea bass was also very flavorful. The desserts were not as great as we hoped after the great dinner. The cauliflower starter was really good. The beet salad was unique and worth mentioning. I will go there again.

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                                          7. Cassandra

                                            Tahoe

                                            6 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            6 reviews

                                            Dined on 11 January 2025

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            We had the most incredible experience! Jaden provided impeccable customer service, making us feel truly valued as guests. All dishes prepared by the chef were unforgettable---every bite was perfection! Please know how much we appreciated the effort and passion behind it all.

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                                          8. Dale

                                            San Francisco

                                            7 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            7 reviews

                                            Dined on 11 January 2025

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Nick is the best Bartender ever! The food is always great. After dinner we relaxed by the fire with after dinner drinks. A perfect evening.

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                                          9. Patricia

                                            VIP

                                            San Francisco

                                            12 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            12 reviews

                                            Dined on 1 January 2025

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            We have dined here infrequently and the food has been inconsistent. They crushed it this time. Everything was fabulous! We will definitely be back.

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                                          10. MichaelH

                                            VIP

                                            Milwaukee

                                            5 reviews

                                            2.0

                                            5 reviews

                                            Dined on 31 December 2024

                                            1. Overall 2
                                            2. Food 1
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 2
                                            Perhaps you pay for the view and exemplary service. The food was oily and poorly prepared. The decor is dated and badly in need of sprucing up. Would not recommend.

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                                          FAQs

                                          Big Water Grille offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (775) 833-0606.

                                          Big Water Grille is rated 4.6 stars by 1285 OpenTable diners.

                                          Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                          Make a booking

                                          2 people
                                          10:00 pm
                                          Booked 14 times today

                                          Order delivery or takeout

                                          Google Map for Big Water Grille

                                          341 Ski Way, Incline Village, NV 89451

                                          Dining areas

                                          Additional information

                                          • Cross Street
                                            Country Club Dr
                                          • Area
                                            Incline Village
                                          • Hours of Operation
                                            Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 16:30–20:30
                                          • Price
                                            $31 to $50
                                          • Cuisines
                                            Californian, Steak, Seafood
                                          • Dining style
                                            Casual Elegant
                                          • Dress code
                                            Casual Dress
                                          • Parking details
                                            Ample parking.
                                          • Payment Options
                                            AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                          • Executive Chef
                                            Cello Taddeo / Antonio Duran
                                          • Additional
                                            Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                          • Website
                                            http://www.bigwatergrille.com/
                                          • Phone number
                                            (775) 833-0606
                                          • Catering
                                            Catering available
                                          • Private party facilities
                                            Wine Cellar private dining for up to 18 people. Restaurant buyout options for up to 120 people. Minimums apply.

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