Gar Woods Grill and Pier Restaurant

Name: Gar Woods Grill and Pier Restaurant
Address: 5000 North Lake Boulevard, Carnelian Bay, CA, United States, 96140
Telephone: (530) 546-3366
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

4713 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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2 people

29 Nov 2024

9:30 pm

Booked 51 times today

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Great for creative cocktails

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Seafood, Steak
Hours of Operation
Lunch (Mon - Fri) 11:30 am - 5:00 pm (Sat & Sun) 11:30 am - 5:00 pm Brunch menu served Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 am -3:00 pm Dinner (Sun - Thurs) 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm (Fri & Sat) 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Easter - buffet brunch served from 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Thanksgiving- dinner served 1:00 - 9:00 pm Christmas Eve- 11:30 am - 9:30 pm, dinner starts at 5:00 pm Christmas Day- 11:30 am - 10:00 pm, dinner starts at 5:00 pm Bar The bar is open during lunch and dinner hours and never closes before 12:00 pm (Sun - Thurs) and 1:00 am (Fri & Sat)
Phone number
(530) 546-3366
Website
http://www.garwoods.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Dean Lennon
Private party facilities
Private party space available for groups of 15 guests up to 450 guests. Gar Woods Grill & Pier is available to close for private functions.

Location
5000 North Lake Boulevard, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
Area
Carnelian Bay
Cross Street
Center Street
Parking details
Plenty of complimentary on-site parking. Visit by boat in spring, summer and fall and enjoy our complimentary valet boat parking, or dock at our handicap accessible, deep water 130 foot pier.
Public transit
All local bus lines drop off and pick up in front of Gar Woods Grill & Pier
Entertainment
Rustler's MoonSteve and TomAcoustic Guitar Duo8:00pm-11:00pmFriday and Saturday Evenings70's through Today
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Housemade Salt & Vinegar Potato ChipsUSD 14.00
Thin sliced russet potatoes / sea salt & vinegar seasoning / classic french onion dip
Garlic BreadUSD 15.00
toasted french roll / garlic butter / Asiago cheese
Lobster Deviled EggsUSD 20.00
white truffle oil / Lobster / scallion / Meyer lemon aioli
Zucchini SticksUSD 18.00
Italian bread crumbs / Asiago cheese / ranch dressing
Barbequed Chicken QuesadillaUSD 23.00
fresh corn off the cob / jack cheese / poblano chili pesto / chipotle sour cream
Beer Battered Coconut PrawnsUSD 24.00
5 each / mango-mustard marmalade / grilled pineapple
Ahi Poke TacosUSD 26.00
3 crispy wonton tacos / mango-ginger relish / unagi sauce / cabbage / wasabi-avocado cream
Dungeness Crab CakesUSD 26.00
2 cakes / stacked / avocado / Dijon horseradish aioli / cucumber dill salad / basil oil
Steamed ClamsUSD 26.00
white wine / tomatoes / garlic butter / Asiago garlic bread
Caribbean Jerk Pork RibsUSD 24.00
guava BBQ sauce / roasted corn pineapple salsa

Soups / Salads

House, Caesar & Wedge Salads - add grilled chicken $8, salmon or shrimp $11

French Onion au GratinUSD 16.00
gruyere / grated asiago / sourdough croutons
Shrimp & Lobster BisqueUSD 17.00
lobster cream / rock shrimp / sherry
House SaladUSD 16.00
fresh spring greens / roasted red pepper vinaigrette / feta / candied-spiced walnuts
Caesar SaladUSD 18.00
romaine / classic garlic-lemon dressing / asiago / crostini / sun dried tomatoes / capers
Wedge SaladUSD 20.00
iceberg wedge / red onions / bacon / tomatoes / Point Reyes crumbles / blue cheese dressing

Deck Favorites

Slider Along the PierUSD 22.00
three classic mini burgers / grilled onions / ketchup / mayo / pickles & lettuce on the side
Teriyaki Salmon SaladUSD 30.00
soy marinated King Salmon / arugula / avocado / Mandarin oranges / red bell peppers / red onion / cucumber lime dressing / crispy wonton strips
Tossed Cobb SaladUSD 29.00
blackened chicken / roma tomatoes / Point Reyes blue cheese / egg / bacon / avocado / olives / cucumber / balsamic vinaigrette
Peppered Tenderloin & Blue Cheese SaladUSD 31.00
served chilled over mixed greens / Point Reyes blue cheese / roasted tomatoes / candied-spiced walnuts / Granny Smith apple salad / balsamic vinaigrette
Great Scott BurgerUSD 22.00
8 oz. handmade classic / olive oil bun / mayonnaise / tomato / lettuce / onion
Grilled or Battered Fish TacosUSD 24.00
Pacific Snapper / warm corn tortillas / apple- jicama slaw / guacamole / cilantro / pico de gallo
Would you like a Filet Mignon for lunch?USD 42.00
7 or 10 ounce / bacon- wrapped filet / Point Reyes blue cheese butter / crunchy French fries
Southwest Beyond BurgerUSD 26.00
cajun spice / iceberg / pico de Gallo / avocado / roast poblano / garlic avocado aioli / rustic ciabatta
Buffalo Chicken SandwichUSD 25.00
buttermilk battered chicken breast / tomato / lettuce / onion / buffalo sauce / blue cheese dressing / split brioche bun
Korean Short Rib Street TacosUSD 24.00
sesame ginger kimchi / chipotle wasabi aioli / mango salsa / cilantro
Prime Rib French DipUSD 26.00
slow roasted & thinly sliced / sweet french roll / gruyere / sauteed onions / horseradish cream
Dungeness Crab SandwichUSD 32.00
chilled Dungeness crab / grilled sourdough bread / lettuce / cheddar cheese
Filet BBQ Bacon BurgerUSD 27.00
ground tenderloin / bacon / cheddar / chipotle ranch / BBQ sauce / onion ring

What 4,713 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

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Tahoe / Reno Area
Hot spot
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Great for scenic views
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Most Booked
North Lake Tahoe
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
North Lake Tahoe
Best Ambience
North Lake Tahoe
Child-friendly
North Lake Tahoe
Good for groups
North Lake Tahoe
Hot spot
North Lake Tahoe
Great for outdoor dining
North Lake Tahoe
Great for scenic views
North Lake Tahoe
Lively
North Lake Tahoe
Most Booked

Review summary

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Gar Woods Grill and Pier Restaurant is a gem on Lake Tahoe, offering "amazing views" and a "quintessential Tahoe experience." Patrons rave about the "excellent service" and "delicious food," with standout dishes like the prime rib and seafood. It's a perfect spot for special occasions with its "beautiful setting" and "friendly staff." Whether you're enjoying the scenic deck or indulging in the popular Wet Woody cocktails, Gar Woods promises an unforgettable dining experience.

4,713 Reviews

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James
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gar Woods was crawling with tons of folks looking to spend a great Thanksgiving with a great meal and good friends. For as jam packed as they were, the staff kept everything moving as smoothly as possible, which was an incredible feat! The menu was a choice of Thanksgiving Turkey or Thanksgiving ha plus you could order off of their normal Dinner menu if you preferred. Most of my group had the Turkey and it came out piping hot, covered with gravy, mashed potatoes, white and dark meat, dressing, cranberry sauce, and asparagus tips . . a feast for the eyes and stomach . . followed by apple pie and ice cream. An incredibly joyous and memorable evening. Gar Woods never fails to deliver and deliver it did. Lots of smiling faces that night!
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Mary
Phoenix
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Being that we are locals we like to visit Garwoods several times a year. Always come for Thanksgiving and as usual this Thanksgiving did not disappoint! Food was delicious. Service was fabulous. We love Garwoods!
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Sarah
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, our food was delicious and our server was delightful. Thank you Avery S. for making our visit so enjoyable!
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Kathy
Sacramento
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delightful experience. Good was fresh and plentiful. Great location.
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Jonathan
San Diego
22 reviews
vip
3.0
22 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I have to give kudos to Tori, the manager who helped turn our experience around.
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Michael
San Francisco
576 reviews
vip
4.0
576 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
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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Terri
Las Vegas
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful lunch with our friends. We all had the prime rib dip sandwich and is was delicious. The service was excellent too. Gar Woods is one of our favorite places.
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Patrick
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome dinner with family! Thick and perfect prime rib and pork chop! A Tahoe must for every trip.
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BETH
Sacramento
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, attentive service and a pitcher of Wet Woody’s!
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Brad
Tahoe
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Terrible service, seated then waited 15 without anyone coming around to drink or food order finally flagged down a waiter, who was not our waiter to take our order. Ordered soup and salad, 20 minutes later soup arrives , after 45 minutes no food arrives. Our waiter never checked on us. Finally left without ever getting our salads. The parity at the table behind us and in front of us were seated after us and served, but we were either ignored and forgotten. All this was at 2pm not during the lunch or dinner rush. Place is very popular, but I cannot recommend because of the poor service.
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Gar Woods Grill and Pier Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 4713 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

29 Nov 2024

9:30 pm

Booked 51 times today

Google Map for Gar Woods Grill and Pier Restaurant

5000 North Lake Boulevard, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140

Additional information

Cross Street
Center Street
Area
Carnelian Bay
Hours of Operation
Lunch (Mon - Fri) 11:30 am - 5:00 pm (Sat & Sun) 11:30 am - 5:00 pm Brunch menu served Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 am -3:00 pm Dinner (Sun - Thurs) 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm (Fri & Sat) 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Easter - buffet brunch served from 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Thanksgiving- dinner served 1:00 - 9:00 pm Christmas Eve- 11:30 am - 9:30 pm, dinner starts at 5:00 pm Christmas Day- 11:30 am - 10:00 pm, dinner starts at 5:00 pm Bar The bar is open during lunch and dinner hours and never closes before 12:00 pm (Sun - Thurs) and 1:00 am (Fri & Sat)
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Plenty of complimentary on-site parking. Visit by boat in spring, summer and fall and enjoy our complimentary valet boat parking, or dock at our handicap accessible, deep water 130 foot pier.
Public transit
All local bus lines drop off and pick up in front of Gar Woods Grill & Pier
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Dean Lennon
Entertainment
Rustler's MoonSteve and TomAcoustic Guitar Duo8:00pm-11:00pmFriday and Saturday Evenings70's through Today
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.garwoods.com/
Phone number
(530) 546-3366
Private party facilities
Private party space available for groups of 15 guests up to 450 guests. Gar Woods Grill & Pier is available to close for private functions.

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Gar Woods Grill and Pier Restaurant

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Additional information

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

Teriyaki Salmon Salad

Shrimp & Lobster Bisque

Prime Rib French Dip

Appetizers

Housemade Salt & Vinegar Potato ChipsUSD 14.00

Garlic BreadUSD 15.00

Lobster Deviled EggsUSD 20.00

Zucchini SticksUSD 18.00

Barbequed Chicken QuesadillaUSD 23.00

Beer Battered Coconut PrawnsUSD 24.00

Ahi Poke TacosUSD 26.00

Dungeness Crab CakesUSD 26.00

Steamed ClamsUSD 26.00

Caribbean Jerk Pork RibsUSD 24.00

Soups / Salads

French Onion au GratinUSD 16.00

Shrimp & Lobster BisqueUSD 17.00

House SaladUSD 16.00

Caesar SaladUSD 18.00

Wedge SaladUSD 20.00

Deck Favorites

Slider Along the PierUSD 22.00

Teriyaki Salmon SaladUSD 30.00

Tossed Cobb SaladUSD 29.00

Peppered Tenderloin & Blue Cheese SaladUSD 31.00

Great Scott BurgerUSD 22.00

Grilled or Battered Fish TacosUSD 24.00

Would you like a Filet Mignon for lunch?USD 42.00

Southwest Beyond BurgerUSD 26.00

Buffalo Chicken SandwichUSD 25.00

Korean Short Rib Street TacosUSD 24.00

Prime Rib French DipUSD 26.00

Dungeness Crab SandwichUSD 32.00

Filet BBQ Bacon BurgerUSD 27.00

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