Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Tahoe City

9 restaurants available nearby

1. Christy Hill

4.8

Exceptional(2214)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Tahoe City

Booked 7 times today

A memorable dining experience awaits you as you enter the Christy Hill Restaurant in the center of Tahoe City. The restaurant sits on the shoreline of Lake Tahoe on an elevated embankment offering diners a panoramic vista. The intimate setting offers guests a view that is only upstaged by the cuisine, wine and service. Spectacular sunsets that can be seen from every table is just one of the many reasons that Christy Hill was voted "Most Romantic Restaurant" and "North Lake Tahoe's Iconic Restaurants with World-Class Views" by the San Francisco Chronicle.Executive Chef, Luis Vallin, focuses on sustainability and innovation, supporting local merchants and farmers. The thoughtful and playful menu pays homage to the tradition of Christy Hill while continuing to uplift and propel the cuisine and restaurant into exciting new territory.

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2. Jake's on the Lake

4.3

Awesome(559)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Tahoe City

Jake’s On The Lake is the ultimate waterfront dining experience in Lake Tahoe! Soak in spectacular views of the lake and enjoy a flavorsome meal while we treat you to our warm “Mountain Aloha” hospitality. Family owned and operated since 1978 our menu is inspired by Californian and Hawaiian flavors and features the freshest possible, locally-sourced seafood, grass-fed meats, and seasonal produce. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

3. Sunnyside

4.4

Awesome(1657)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Tahoe City

Booked 16 times today

We will be hosting a wedding on Sunday, January 14, 2024 and will be accepting walk-ins only at our Mountainside Bar. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you! Welcome! We are open for lakeside dining. Visit our website for the latest Sunnyside Restaurant and Lodge updates! This iconic lakeside lodge and restaurant is the ideal Tahoe getaway. With a charming lakeside hotel, fantastic food and a panoramic lake view, it is nothing short of a magical mountain experience. It’s everything you hoped Tahoe would be and more, from the mouthwatering cuisine to the largest seasonal lakeside deck in all of Tahoe. With community farmer’s markets, a lakeside bike path and some of the best ski resorts in California, life on the lake never gets boring. There’s always something fun and exciting for the entire family at Sunnyside.

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4. Gar Woods Grill and Pier Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(4707)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Carnelian Bay

Booked 38 times today

For 36 years Gar Woods Grill and Pier has been the premier waterfront dining destination in North Lake Tahoe. Floor-to-ceiling windows, large deck and balconies provide breath-taking views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierras. Gar Woods Grill and Pier is an upscale casual restaurant that accommodates groups of 160 just as easily as groups of two. Our Chef has created a menu highlighting California cuisine, hand cut steaks and fresh Pacific seafood, served in a fun-in-the-sun atmosphere. The wine list is a collection of best-known California vintners featuring more than a dozen wines by the glass. Enjoy the waterfront deck while sipping on Gar Woods world famous Wet Woody®. With nearly four million sold, you will be in good company! Or thaw out with a Warm Woody or a Heavenly Bottom. Lake Tahoe sunsets are our specialty. Service dogs/bunnies/parrots welcome- with appropriate credentials under the ADA.

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5. River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1051)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Tahoe City

Booked 11 times today

Located on the banks of the Truckee River between Truckee and Tahoe City, this rustic old Tahoe lodge has been a Tahoe dining favorite for many, many years. Choose between a cozy table in our Alpine Dining Room or along the river in our River View Dining Room. In the summer, dine on our patio that overlooks the river. Enjoy great food and drink that is creative and interesting while being delicious and familiar. The menu changes seasonally to ensure use of the most available sustainable, fresh ingredients.

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6. Granlibakken Tahoe - Cedar House Pub

4.3

Awesome(169)

Price: Moderate

• American • Tahoe City

Cedar House Pub is located within the beautiful Granlibakken Tahoe resort and is open to guests and anyone looking for a great meal. It is known for its gastro pub menu prepared by an award-winning culinary team. Indoor and seasonal outdoor seating available or surprise your family with a delectable to-go dinner. We offer many dining options for those with specialized dietary needs, family-style meals, and choices for little humans’ distinguished pallets.A great atmosphere awaits you in Cedar House Pub, featuring a warm wood fire in the winter months, a well stocked bar, and large windows looking out into Granlibakken's quiet, private valley which is surrounded by fir trees and pines. Our Cedar House Deck is open seasonally. Breakfast buffet served daily in GranHall.

7. Six Peaks Grille

4.6

Exceptional(293)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Olympic Valley / Squaw Valley

Booked 5 times today

Six Peaks Grille redefines Lake Tahoe fine dining, offering a feast for your eyes as well as your palate. Surrounded by spectacular views of the majestic six peaks of Olympic Valley and the meadows below, Six Peaks Grille presents an innovative menu of distinctive regional cuisine that features the freshest produce, seafood and steaks. Enjoy romantic indoor dining by our beautiful stone fireplace and panoramic views through our floor-to-ceiling picture windows. Six Peaks Grille also features signature cocktails and martinis, as well as an extensive wine list. Our relaxed mountain atmosphere provides a family-friendly setting for dinner. We recommend reservations. Please note that days and hours of operation may vary based on business levels and seasonality.

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8. The Sawyer at Schaffer's Mill Club

4.5

Awesome(702)

Price: Expensive

• American • Truckee

Booked 1 time today

Located in the heart of the Pinyon Pine-Juniper woodland area of the Sierra Nevada’s, elevated at 5,817 feet in the town of Truckee, resides The Sawyer at Schaffer’s Mill. With food true to the land and served by real Truckee people, The Sawyer is the perfect name for the final, most awaited addition to Schaffer’s MillThe Sawyer is centered around an amazing indoor and outdoor bar with views of Lookout Mountain and the golf course. The restaurant features a locally crafted all-day menu with selections of shareable, freshly-prepared salads, generous sandwiches, and delicious entrees.

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9. PlumpJack Cafe Olympic Valley

4.6

Exceptional(676)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Olympic Valley / Squaw Valley

PlumpJack Cafe is widely regarded as Lake Tahoe's premier dining destination. Fine dining and exceptional wines are in our heritage, and we'd love to share our passion with you on your next visit. We offer a complete and unique menu that is sure to satisfy you after a long day in the mountains. PlumpJack Cafe & Bar hours of operation are Thursday-Monday from 4-9pm. The Bar will be open at 4:00pm for drinks & cocktails, followed by our full dinner menu from 5-9pm. Please note that we may be closed on select dates for special events. Please call 530.583.1578 or check plumpjackcafe.com for the most up to date hours.

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Brooke
Tahoe / Reno Area •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Had a wonderful time. My boyfriend and I have spent my birthday at Sunnyside 3 years in arrow now. This time there was a new menu and it was even better than before! Thank you ❤️
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SunnysidePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Tahoe City
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4.4
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Michaelvip
San Francisco Bay Area •575 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Fair lunch this afternoon. Pleasant lake view from my window table. I started with the French onion soup. I remembered it being better on my last visit. Rather unremarkable this time. Next I had the bacon wrapped 7oz.filet Mignon with crispy French fries. The fries were quite tasty and as crispy as advertised. The filet was perfectly cooked medium rare. Fair selection of wines by the glass. Service was adequate.
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Gar Woods Grill and Pier RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Californian• Carnelian Bay
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4.7
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Karen
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food was excellent and the service was top tier. The waitress was very attentive and friendly, and seated us next to the fireplace when the patrons left. That was a nice touch because it was snowing, outside, so the fireplace made the ambience nice and cozy.
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River Ranch Lodge & RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Tahoe City
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4.5
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Susan
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 Nov 2024
The food is consistently outstanding and the staff and owner are just fantastic! Thank you again for a wonderful dining experience. Sue D. Granite Bay, CA
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Christy HillPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Tahoe City
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4.8
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Kelly
Tahoe / Reno Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 Oct 2024
We had a wonderful experience! Nina was amazing and we will definitely be back!
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Jake's on the LakePrice: Expensive• Californian• Tahoe City
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4.3

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9 restaurants available nearby

1. Christy Hill

2. Jake's on the Lake

3. Sunnyside

4. Gar Woods Grill and Pier Restaurant

5. River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant

6. Granlibakken Tahoe - Cedar House Pub

7. Six Peaks Grille

8. The Sawyer at Schaffer's Mill Club

9. PlumpJack Cafe Olympic Valley

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