Big Water Grille

Name: Big Water Grille
Address: 341 Ski Way, Incline Village, NV, United States, 89451
Telephone: (775) 833-0606
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1279 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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2 people

2 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 10 times today

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Great for scenic views

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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Popular dishes

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

What 1,279 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
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North Lake Tahoe
Best Service
North Lake Tahoe
Best Value
North Lake Tahoe
Healthy
North Lake Tahoe
Hot spot
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
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Big Water Grille offers a "breathtaking view" and consistently "great food" in a stunning Tahoe setting. Guests praise the "excellent service" and "friendly staff," making it a favorite for special occasions. While some menu items and pacing may vary, the unique ambiance and "amazing cocktails" keep patrons returning.

1,279 Reviews

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Patricia
VIP
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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MichaelH
VIP
Milwaukee
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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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Michael
VIP
Los Angeles
42 reviews
4.0
42 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Short ribs were great, service has excellent.. and noise level this time was very quite
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Christina
Sacramento
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Clams were over cooked to the point they were difficult to get out of the shell. Filet was ordered medium and came out rare. Risotto was not edible. Clearing of dishes was lax. Had to go ask for our check.
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Jim
VIP
Central Coast
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was excellent! Highly recommend Big Water Grille.
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Sherry
Pittsburgh
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent! The service was on the slower side, but it was Christmas eve and it was busy. It was very festive. Big Water is a great restaurant .
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Mike
VIP
San Francisco
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on 23 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is great. But its not exceptional. However the service ambience and the staff will outshine everything else.
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Roland
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
BWG is always a treat. The food and staff are great. We live in Incline and this is our go to restaurant when we want an upscale night out!
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Tad
VIP
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We come here regularly. We request a window table and Jordan as our server, and we are obliged every time. The food has been getting even better, and Jordan is the best server in the Tahoe Basin. Very pleased with our experience.
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Alex
Tahoe
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Thanksgiving dinner $42a plate. Ran out of most of the side dishes. we were presented 4 plates with turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, and some apple thing as a substitute for lack of cranberries. green bean casserole was absent. Turkey was Luke warm, dry and only one person got white meat. my wife got 3 dried up pieces of dark meat and a big pile of skin underneath to make it look bigger. We had made our reservation in October, and dined at 7:00. Thanksgiving dinner is what you were serving, but it did not seem as though you had prepared enough. We had a salad and a couple of glasses of wine, when the bill came it was $233. The server was trying his best with the lack of food, and working on Thanksgiving, so with tip this meal cost $260. We felt insulted and ripped off on departure. We have been to Big Water Grille on several occasions, including other Thanksgivings, but this was our last. Sad effort.
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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 1279 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

2 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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Big Water Grille

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

33 Tahoe / Reno Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Clam Linguine

KFC Korean Fried Cauliflower

Schat's Flourless Chocolate Torte

Starters

Braised Pork BellyUSD 18.00

House Smoked SalmonUSD 24.00

Mixed Greens & Frisée SaladUSD 18.00

Chopped CaesarUSD 16.00

Ahi Tuna Poke*USD 32.00

KFC [Korean Fried Cauliflower]USD 14.00

Chef's SoupUSD 14.00

Entrées

Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass*USD 54.00

Clam Linguine*USD 38.00

Roasted Eggplant & QuinoaUSD 28.00

Berkshire Pork Chop*USD 54.00

Braised Beef Short RibsUSD 48.00

Grilled Filet Mignon*USD 62.00

Bwg Half-Pound Burger*USD 28.00

Sides

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Rice Pilaf

Roasted Sweet Potato Purée

Sautéed Spinach

Roasted Baby Carrots

Fresh Cut Kennebec Fries

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Big Water Grille offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Big Water Grille restaurant rated?

Is Big Water Grille currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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