The Bridgetender
Traditional american cuisine and bar food: burgers, fries, sandwiches, salads, soups, steak, etc. topped of with a full bar and dozens of beers on tap.
Lake House Pizza
Pizza, pasta and other bar food, located on the water behind christy's, recently remodeled after a fire.
Garwoods
Named after the wooden boats occasionally seen on the lake this is a year round favorite that has its own pier and adjacent marina. it houses a full bar, gourmet restaurant and its famous "wet woodies" a frozen house cocktail known for its potency.
Rosie's Cafe
Located in tahoe city a year round local favorite for breakfast and casual meals.
Christy Hill
High end for tahoe restaurant located directly on the lake in tahoe city. good food, nice ambiance, great views if you go before it gets dark
Big Water Grille:
American contemporary cuisine with mediterranean and pacific rim influences. mountain top lake view. entrees: $19 - 26.
Conrads
An upscale barbeque featuring steak and chicken with an array of salads, located at the biltmore in crystal bay. entrees: $12-25.
Soule Domain
Cozy, elegant log cabin, featuring creative regional cuisine. voted by locals "best place to take a date." entrees: $17-25.