The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in South Lake Tahoe, May 2024

"We have been trying to go to this place the last couple times we were in town. The hours posted at those times were not accurate. We were finally..."

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Off The Hook

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Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"We ate here before a concert and I was not disappointed. The Tori Udon was fantastic, so full of flavor. The chicken was cooked nicely and was..."

Brian Galicia

"best sushi place in South Lake Tahoe CA clean, fresh food. friendly staff 100 %..."

Marce Ruelas

"Omg! I’m SOOO glad that “other” sushi place (Naked...) turned down our take out order! Some higher power redirected us to OFF THE HOOK...."

Eleanore Rose

"I've been coming here since they opened! I was 15, now I'm 30 and still it is my absolute favorite sushi restaurant! Large rolls, fresh fish,..."

Vanessa Hodges

"Great service, great food, great people! Highly recommend this..."

Craig M. Robinson

"I had the Best sushi in town...they had Happy Hour and Josh served us quickly and was so nice..i cant wait to go..."

Andrea Enni

"Great happy hour!!! Granola crunch is my fav..."

Kelly Tillson

"Great sushi, Great people, Great Happy Hour. Will be back in a couple months for the summer and we will see you. Surely more than once, twice..."

Charlotte Rock

"Love off the hook! Best sushi in tahoe and great..."

Kira Levey

"I loved it, took a while to get food but it was worth the..."

Clarissa Guerrero

"Best sushi ever, atmosphere fantastic, staff attentive and courteous. Definitely..."

Maggie Cropper

"Best sushi in Tahoe hands down. Staff is super friendly and very helpful. This is a must stop kind of place. Happy eating..."

Lori Clucas Vienna

"Best sushi in town. Expensive but the sushi is so worth..."

Jason Rasner

"There was a bit of a wait (30 minutes) for a table for 7 of us - we didn't mind terribly waiting, but it would have been nicer if the Yelp waitlist..."

Barbara Chin

"Sushi was great, very fresh. Maybe could have had more variety? A lot of the rolls had their signature eel sauce and/or macadamia nuts in them. ..."

Katie Soave

"First time in Lake Tahoe and the Sushi here is great we got the crunchy granola, fire in the sky and the special holy smokes, all three were amazing..."

Samantha Aguilar

"Sooo good!! Came here three years ago before the pandemic and now we are back! Love the service! But the FOOD IS SO GOOD. Best sushi ever..."

aketzali ruiz

"Awesome spot for sushi, can’t believe I’ve lived here 2 years and this was my first time last night. The sumitomo salad I ordered was..."

Evi K. Hui

"Had a great time here with my family with good sushi and the lava cake that’s a must have, can’t go wrong here every thing was..."

Esteban Rodriguez

"Excellent sushi! We came for happy hour on a Monday. There was a 15 minute wait for us (party of two), a lot of people were waiting outside. Pro tip:..."

Mason Hanson

"One of the best places I’ve eaten at in Tahoe. I will for sure be returning. I recommend the BBQ short ribs, the yellow tail sashimi and the..."

Abby G

"The service here is always so wounderful all the staff are so nice and accommodating . The atmosphere sitting inside or out is wounderful. The..."

Braulio Lewis

"NEW REVIEW: We have been to Off the Hook several times over the past several years. In fact, after my initial review (posted at the bottom), we did..."

Susan Hrdlicka

"Nice upscale place with a contemporary menu selection of sushi rolls. Entrees include Teriyaki Chicken or Salmon plates and Bento Box option. Chicken..."

David D

"Came here during the 4th of July weekend so I understand they were maybe busier than usual, giving them a 4. Shrimp tempura was ok. Nothing special...."

Jamie Alonso

"We had a pretty large group (7), with no reservations and they were able to sit us down and hook us up with everything in a timely manner. Top Tier,..."

Caleb DeOliveira (ItsWoopnTime)

"Like the name says "IT IS OFF THE HOOK" Some of the best Sushi I have ever had. Very clean place and great service. I highly recommend..."

Anthony Estrada

"Great service. Great food. Good atmosphere. Will be back. Happy hour menu is so awesome!!! One of my..."

Zina Padgett

"Great find, use the Yelp waitlist to get a jump on your table. Sushi was fresh and tasty and we were served very quickly - we ate everything so..."

Chris Grieve

"Perfect sushi and beer, nice..."

Daniel Midrla

Poke Rok

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"This place "roks"!!!! The sushi was very fresh, as were all the ingredients, the sauces tasty, and the burritos absolutely delicious!!! My husband..."

Tracey George-Muetzenberg

"Healthy good food, good service!! Parking was..."

Jennifer Pendleton Matthews

"Very helpful staff. Was amazing. Have to..."

Jennifer Jones

"AMAZING food! You have to go when you're in Tahoe. Delicious and so..."

Leanna Conley

"Great food and..."

Joseph Paull

"Flawless experience; fresh, flavorful & beautifully presented. Definitely worth the stop for the best Poke bowl you’ll ever have. Super friendly..."

swilliam-z

"Probably the best poke bowls I’ve ever eaten. Fresh, tasty and a lot of choices. The make-your- own bowl is really the best..."

Frédéric Levay

"Googled the menu the night before. As expected, delicious. I ordered the Lion King Burrito. Beyond expectation. I won't slice my sushi anymore. Love..."

Maria E Lopez

"Didn’t know what to expect- it was really good. Basically build your own custom Poke Bowl. We had the spicy tuna and it was delicious! Why a..."

Jeremy Schaefer

"Fresh food that was very flavorful. We can't wait to be back. They were very generous with serving. Great selection of Hawaiian drinks. Not very big..."

Maria Sandoval-Begines

"Strolled into this little sushi bar yesterday, (8/17/23), just to look at the menu & decided to eat. It was amazing! Don't let the price of the rolls..."

Tom McHugh

"So good we had dinner and then lunch the next day! Absolutely delicious, full of flavour and has been the best place so far on our California road..."

Julie Smith

"Our first time trying "sushi burrito",we LOVED it, we had the dragon roll,Leo made it for us with love ,he recommended to add cilantro& it was so..."

jouhaina

"We are visiting in Lake Tahoe and wanted to eat dinner. We searched Yelp for healthy dinner options. And we found this place. We drove there but..."

Nami N

"So good! I ordered the Volcano Bowl to-go and the chocolate Macaron Ice Cream sandwich. The Volcano Bowl had a bite but wasn't too spicy. The serving..."

Sarah Romero

"Very accommodating, vegetarian and vegan options! Fish is great, flavors and options are better then other poké places. If you love spicy, volcano..."

Claudia A. Berry

"This is the closest to real Poke I've had here on the mainland. Leo is the owner and is super helpful in picking out the perfect bowl and it's very..."

Roeene Tyler

"I love Poke!! Great favors and selections. Next time I'll try a sushi burrito. What I didn't like is that they automatically add a 15% gratuity fee..."

Taneshia Ezeb

Driftwood Cafe

86/100 (3728 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place is the best breakfast joint in town - great food at a reasonable price and the service is unbeatable ! Driftwood Cafe rocks..."

Albert Mangini

"The omelette I had was amazing! Great service and hospitality! Would definitely recommend to those visiting Tahoe and looking for a great breakfast..."

Kaitlyn Ström

"We visited this place during our trip to Tahoe with our 5 kids. Everyone's food was great and the staff was really nice as well. Prices are..."

Jessica Strauther

"Not only was their food delicious, the owner and staff are amazing. We were a very large party and we needed some special considerations for my..."

Anna Ampania

"I've been going to The Driftwood Cafe since the 70's. It's always one of the highlights of my trip. I always feel at home here. The food and service..."

Sherri Franciene Walsh

"Great breakfast place in South Lake Tahoe. Recommended by our hotel, it was great food and..."

Laurie Battaglia

"Excellent food! We loved it, wished we'd have found it earlier on our trip than the last day. A bit of a wait for breakfast, but well worth..."

Teresa Paul

"Delicious breakfast! Every time I eat here I try something different and have never been disappointed. Get here early! Wait times are regularly about..."

Janelle Bode

"Had the Bacon avocado swiss 1/2 lb burger. Was AWESOME! Tasty, huge, reasonable cost!! Found our go to place here in Tahoe when we come visit!! My..."

Viki Lucas

"Great breakfast! My husband loved the chorizo omelette and my eggs and pancakes were delish. We'd definitely recommend. The prices were very..."

Nancy Rabon

"Had the chicken patty melt, Bloody Mary and roasted tomato soup. Everything was perfect. If we didn’t have a long drive home, I would have gotten a..."

Tina Donato

"Great food and very good service. We waited about 20min for party of 8 but we'll worth..."

Eli Marquez

"Decent food - taste wise. Portion size was good - not too big nor small. The mashed potato pancake was tasty! Eggs were a little..."

Alisha Kamat

"While I admit there is a wait usually for this restaurant, we put our name on list for breakfast. They provide a text message service to update you..."

Randy Vancouver

"The food was amazing, the service was phenomenal, and the ambiance was cozy! Every single item that my party ordered was absolutely delicious! The..."

Chukwudi Osondu

"First of all, customer service was excellent from the beginning to the end. We had to wait for almost an hour but it was worth the wait. We ordered..."

Trevor Gillette

"This restaurant definitely has the best breakfast offerings in the heavenly village area. My family and I dined here earlier this week, and it was..."

Jake Camargo

"I searched for breakfast near me in South Lake Tahoe. I looked at the menu for the Driftwood Cafe and found the Carolina Connection. I knew I had to..."

Rhonda Gerych

"The breakfast is delicious & the portions are HUGE. Unfortunately, I was only able to visit one time but I wanted to try everything on the menu. I..."

Michael Bernal

"I was greeted & seated, immediately handed an ice water and asked what I wanted to drink. I was not left out of the picture and felt attended to...."

W1sh -L1st

"First time trying Driftwood cafe. Service was prompt and attentive, food was good, portions were HUGE! Make your own omelet is a great deal, and the..."

kim walker

"Great place! Food was amazing! Staff was friendly and food came out..."

Courtney Mosley

"Stopped in craving breakfast. I had the hashbrowns and overeasy eggs with bacon and an english muffin. I was impressed with the friendly staff and..."

Justin light

"Great breakfast, you will not leave hungry! Food (4/5): Well made American breakfast, quite large portions, so be hungry when you arrive :) Service..."

Jesper Cederholm

"The Sierra omelette was packed with spinach, cheese, and bacon. Food tasted fresh and my partner loved the breakfast burrito and everything..."

Lisa Liu

"Fast fun place. Great vibe and wow huge food. We loved every dish. Chris made our morning. Meat lover omlett was stuffed ! Not a tourist trap..."

Doctor Webinstein

"Food is delicious and the restaurant is clean!!!! Server was fast and..."

Lori Mac

"Service was quick and server very attentive and hospitable. Food was served quickly and all tasted great. Would go back again on next..."

Patrick Raley

"Nice little cozy cafe. The staffs are very friendly and attentive. I had the steak and egg. My steak was flavorful. The place was clean. Our food did..."

Jonathan Labrador

Burger Lounge

86/100 (1515 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Cheap Eats

"Amazingly delish and worth every penny!!!! Past this place so many times and finally decided to stop. Grilled chicken with pesto sandwhich is so..."

Nancy Williams

"Definitely beats any fast food restaurant burger I ever had will definitely recommend and come..."

Deven Allen Yeager

"La Pina burger is where it’s at! Hands down the best burger I’ve ever had! Soooo good! Must go..."

Caitlin Albee

"Good Burgers and Milkshakes in Tahoe. We Ride motorcycles Here From Sacramento for lunch . SCR. And I still come here to eat when I am in the..."

Kenny Ryan

"Great service, small and cozy, old school cartoons on, a great menu selection, delicious shakes.... will definitely make a stop in when I'm the area..."

Jessyka Stinson

"The food was good. Friendly staff. Definitely going back to try the..."

Jeff Nesbit

"Loved the food! Awesome menu. 1st wedding anniversary lunch, while exploring the area...."

Perry McMasters

"Was in Tahoe last week. Took a drive all the way around the lake, passing many places to eat. So happy we waited till we were back where we started...."

Lisa Anne Braski

"We took a drive to Tahoe from Cameron Park just to have a nice dinner and found this fun restaurant. What a great atmosphere and nice service. Food..."

David McCracken

"I can't think of the last time I had a burger this good ? Possibly the best hamburger I have ever had..."

Roy Pigeon

"Best burgers hands down! Would recommend to..."

Zita Jenkins

"Great atmosphere, great staff, great service, great menu, great food, great (fresh)..."

Mike Nordin

"Best burgers and garlic fries! Any time I'm in town it's my favorite..."

Veronica Byrne

"OMG...this place was so good, it was painful to leave. Painful because we were so full. Prices are great, service wad great, and food was awesome...."

Jackie Concepcion Mesngon

"I love this place the food is really good alot of food for your..."

Carrie Halbert

"Great food. Fast, hot, and very well priced. The staff was friendly, and the atmosphere was perfect. A great choice for lunch on our 7,000 mile ride..."

Kristopher Williams

"Best burgers in Tahoe. Friendly and fast service. My dog loves the..."

Robert Warner

"Great Burgers and fries!!! Enjoyed eating..."

Chuck Joy

"Food is delicious, portions are enormous, price is reasonable and the employees are always nice. Go..."

Alison Nelson

"From the Bay Area, have tasted many burgers in my time these have to be done of the BEST burgers I've had took a little while but I think we got here..."

Joseph Suncin Jr.

"Great burgers! My family and I had a great time, the weather was perfect, beautiful patio. Can't wait to go..."

Howard Wotring

"This was the best burger I've ever had (and I've had quite a few). Thanks Burger Lounge, it was..."

Emery Tapley

"I had peanut butter and bacon on 1/2 lb burger and my life has forever been..."

Craig Macey

"Great Father's Day burgers. Thank u For a great meal and great friendly service. See u again..."

Bobby Graves

"First time eating here and the food was amazing! We are definitely coming back..."

Scott Stahlbusch

"Great hamburger gem in South Lake Tahoe! It was my first visit: very friendly employee gave me a quick review of the menu and made a few..."

Maxim P.

"I've known about this place for a while but never had the chance to stop by. Great food and atmosphere. My only complaint is they close too early at..."

Ken Beghtel

"Burgers were great. Service was ok. You order at the counter and they got 2 out of the 4 items incorrect. Places to sit outside. Lots of parking just..."

Anil Pannikkat

"Great outdoor patio for dining! Had the Hangover Helper burger and the Paradise Bird chicken sandwich. Both were fantastic! The fried egg on the..."

Nathan Day

"Great burger. First time here after seeing it forever. The burgers were big and tasty. I had the bacon and avocado burger. Also had the banana..."

Eric Mork

"Great food, great location! Lots of outdoor seating, limited indoor seating. Perfect stop for our family, we're able to have the dog sit with us. A..."

HAYLEIGH GRAHAM

"Great local burger place. It's refreshing to eat fresh, local, organic ingredients and for a better price than the new, overpriced and highly..."

Daniel Bow

"Super yummy. Quick, friendly service. Adorable..."

Cassandra B

"LOVED the food various vegetarian burger options, the most delicious garlic fries, water available to refill water bottles. and plenty of space..."

Bindu F.

"Easily the best burger Tahoe. Clean, convenient location, with indoor & outdoor seating. Huge variety of burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, and kids..."

Hannah Pence

"Fun, hole in the wall burger shop. Have a beautiful outdoor dining area where you can enjoy your food and bask in the greatness of Tahoe nature. Not..."

Ajay

"I recently tried their Blazer Burger and it was fantastic! The combination of flavors was spot on. I also enjoyed a delicious honeydew milkshake that..."

Han Qingyu

"Burger lounge is a fantastic place to have lunch, especially if you’re staying at Camp Richardson. It is a short drive (or a scenic walk) away and..."

Tai Tran

"Really cute dining room and extensive burger and sandwich menu of chix, burgs, and dogs. Fries were wonderfully crisp. Soft bread and thick piece of..."

Penguin Scott

"One of the best burgers I've had in a long time. Had the grilled mushroom/onion with mozzarella. The 1/2 burger was cooked perfectly. Mmmmm, tasty...."

Jeanine Stewart

"Chargrilled burgers made fresh to order Amazing fruit shakes and a wide variety of fry options. Long lines but for good reason and food comes out..."

Christopher Avalos

A Cup Of Cherries

Wheelchair Accessible

"Super cute coffee and breakfast place! When we got there the staff was very friendly and helpful with picking your order. You do pick what you want..."

Renia Dixon

"I have a veggie wrap (it wasn't on their menu) pancakes looked delicious. I had a Chai Latte, that was tasty! Hard working staff both front and back..."

Jaquelene M

"Must visit for coffee, at least! We were here on a heavy snow day. They have parking space. Only indoor seating, the seating is limited. Good..."

gau'tam shiro'dkar

"Love this place for breakfast. Menu looks really great. Its all fancy pancake and coffee and other drinks included mimosa. Foods are really good too...."

Pharuewisa P.

"Great food, great service, great ordering system for quick pickups if you need it. I’ve been in and out of Tahoe for the past few years and every..."

kim walker

"Went here while exploring the South Lake Tahoe area. We read about this place in a magazine and figured we should check it out. The food and service..."

Kara Marie

"Best coffee I’ve had in a while! French toast was mediocre. Sandwiches are huge portions and tasted good. Biggest complaint is they only had..."

Beth P

"Amazing coffee, mimosas and food! Stopped in 3 different times on our vacation. Parking is tight so we opted to walk or use the Lime scooters around..."

Gracie H.

"Reallly good breakfast! Chilaquiles & Viet Hoagie get me every time. Be careful this place is addictive. Heads up - Do not bring your coffee from..."

Wren Perdue

"We were in Tahoe for a girls weekend. We consulted the internet for places for breakfast. Driftwood Cafe seems to always be one of the first things..."

Charene Robinson

My Thai Cuisine

86/100 (2455 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Taste :4.8/5 Environment: 4.2/5 Service：4.3/5 If you are a fan of Thai food, or if you want to try something new and exciting, you should..."

Paprika Meow

"It lives up to the hype. This was recommended to us by our air bnb host and it didn’t disappoint. What a flavorful journey into the realm of..."

Ashwini Suryavanshi

"Best Thai food in Tahoe!!! Initially they said there will be 20 mins waiting time but we were seated fast. We tried chicken cashew Thailand. Spicy..."

vinu vijayan

"Great authentic Thai food plus service. We were just visiting Tahoe from Canada and we were glad we chose this place to eat our one and only dinner..."

Eve del Rosario

"Absolutely best Thai food in Tahoe. Their food tasted like its directly from Bangkok. Fried rice, noodle soup, curries, and don't forget to get the..."

Jedi Master ASU

"Great experience at this thai place. Cozy interiors with lot of authentic thai decor. Service was super quick & staff was really polite & efficient...."

saumya khulbe

"My Thai Cuisine’s food is fantastic. The Healthy Spring Rolls were delicious as was the curry and noddle dishes that we had. Service was super..."

Lawrence Day

"It's already become a running joke between us that we'll never find a place with better service than My Thai! We were seated fast by a super friendly..."

Haleigh Duncan

"It gets super busy during 7ish dinner time so I recommend going before or after that time. I stopped there one day and the wait was 45min-1 hr and..."

Lynda Lor

"I think they have a much authentic padkrapow (spicy basil) compare to orchid authentic thai. But their spicy pepper with fish sauce is NOT as..."

Derek Yang

"Located in South Lake Tahoe on the busy Lake Tahoe Blvd. Wait time during dinner was about 30 minutes for 4 people. Small parking lot, but they did..."

Moua Cha

"The only place I enjoyed food when I was visiting South Lake Tahoe. The restaurant is decorated with Thai cultural decorations. Truly eye catching...."

Judy Margaret Chen

"We had a wonderful time at this Thai place! Great service, our waitress was super duper friendly and patient with us. My boyfriend and I ordered a..."

Yiou Lilian Li

"Food is really good. Must visit place. Service is slow when there are lot of people, if you come here during peak times be prepared to wait up to 30..."

Ajinkya Taware

"We are SO glad we found this place. It did not disappoint! It was so good, we knew before we left dinner here for the first time that we would be..."

Vanessa Olmos

"Shared Tom Yum Soup, Basil Fried Rice, Spring Rolls and Hangover Noodles between three of us after a long hike. Not a bite left. Vegetables were..."

Andrew White

"So friendly, very quick service and dinner love it and with a smile and the food...ah just soo delicious!! The best Thai we ever had in the..."

Sanne Smits

"This Thai food restaurant is packed!!! You are looking at about 30-45 mins wait. So put you name down and explore around. Or if you could make a..."

kailiang huang

La Promesa Bakery And Mexican Fd

Wheelchair Accessible

"Chuy was amazing and very welcoming! Food was..."

Jessica Wilkes

"I'm still in the restaurant eating at the time of writing this review.. this food is AMAZING!! We ordered a wet burrito, a carnitas combo and a..."

Daniel Kottarathil

"When I don't want to cook this humble restaurant will serve you the best authentic food !My family is very picky & dont let me off the hook too often..."

Renee Martinez

"Great food, authentic atmosphere. We had the burrito Super and it was probably the best burrito I have ever eaten. They also have vegetarian options,..."

Nikola Hrbkova

"Amazing and flavorful food, great customer service. If you want authentic Mexican food this is the place to come and enjoy..."

Kathy A

"Perfect place for a third date where you don't mind them watching you eat a burrito. Tell em John sent..."

John McCory

"Small restaurant with a lot of flavor and kind service. Returned the next day for another round of delicious tacos! Fairly inexpensive and great for..."

Jasmine

"Comida autentica mexicana: warm family style restaurant tucked back in a corner beside CVS. Prices a bit higher than I expected but the carne asada..."

Matthew Kilgore

"Excellent Taqueria right next to the beach. Street tacos & crunchy tacos are tasty. They have Mexican pastries as..."

Alex Robinson

"I always enjoy a Delicious Torta de Milanesa! This place is totally one of my favorites to visit and have a good lunch dinner or even breakfast. Food..."

Julio C Arrue

"BEST BURRITOS IN TOWN, PERIOD !!! Ive tried them all. I promise you will..."

Travis Tuttle

"Best Mexican food in town. My favorite dish is the..."

Omar Gomez

"The most authentic Mexican food in the South Lake Tahoe..."

Ralph Fuentes

"Delicious real Mexican food. It was my first time trying Mexican food not TexMex and it was..."

KSGuardia

"Very nice family owned and operated place. We always order tacos never disappointed. Food is always..."

Mireya Ortega

"Great , fresh, tasty Mexican food with lovely..."

Patricia Berliner, M.A.

"good food. good aguas frescas. good service. would come again...."

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"This is the first time eating here and we ordered the shrimp cocktail and the milnesa torta. They were both amazing. Will be back again before we..."

Alieshia Valencia

Frescana Mexican Bistro

Wheelchair Accessible

"Indoor and outdoor seating. You order your food at the front counter/register. They will bring your food to you when it’s ready. Chips and salsa..."

Erica Laws

"Just look at the plate. It smells so good in here! Food was amazing and margarita was good too. Great service did I say the food was..."

Casey Israel (Lil Petty)

"Wow! Talk about amazing food! They struggle with having enough staff to offer quality service but they are super friendly and have a great outdoor..."

Robin Wilson

"Stopped by on the way out of town to grab some coffee and a little snack! The breakfast burrito was 🔥 great portions and the crema gave it such a..."

Symple Screenprint & Design

"Wide variety of great Mexican food. Place opens early for folks looking for an early bite. Friendly staff. Open to ton of customization to your..."

nitin jindal

"I had the crispy fish taco. I was expecting a crunchy taco shell but got crispy breaded fish. I wish I could get it without the crunchy breaded..."

Ranjit Gill

"Loved the indoor and outdoor setting and the caption boards! Tried the summer veggie vegan bowl. It was simply amazing! The spices were mild and..."

Jagadeesh Balasubramaniyan

"Burritos were big and tasted amazing. Plenty of vegan options makes this place stand out. Couple beers on tap and a few mixed drinks as..."

Colin M

"Was craving for some nice Mexican food and finally stepped in here! This was so amazing, superb menu!! Never ever saw these in any Mexican..."

Aishwarya Reddy

"This place is delicious and the service is awesome. We left with a Togo box and never do I eat that when I get home but could not wait to finish it..."

DANIEL

"Very good modern , honest Mexican food . Good fresh guacamole, juicy chicken platter and excellent grilled Mahi Mahi..."

Antonios Petropoulos

"Best Chimichanga I have ever had! Very generous menu offerings. Generous portions (I don't usually need a go box, but did for my chimi). Everyone in..."

Scott Robinson

"Delicious! The quality of the salsa and tradicional burrito were soooooo good! We just stopped here while we were driving and were not disappointed...."

Hanah Roberts

"We had 2 breakfast burritos brisket and chorizo and they for sure worth goin gout of your way to get large portions and make sure to try the verde..."

BC Fortier

"This is literally a gem in a haystack. It's located right before where pioneer trail branches off hwy 50 when going towards South lake Tahoe. This is..."

Saranyan Rajagopalan

Sidelines Sports Bar

"I have been here a few times. Today I had the chicken sandwich. It was amazing. I eat a lot so a good chicken sandwich is much appreciated. The staff..."

Nazzir Koya

"We stayed at the Beach Retreat and went to sidelines for breakfast. Our hostess/waiter was extremely helpful and friendly. The service was..."

Shelby Michaels

"A diamond in the rough. Love the sports bar but not a big fan of the lodge. This place, along with the Tiki Bar and the lodge's location, made the..."

Ryan Briggs

"This was one of my favorite places to go in South Tahoe!! The staff was wonderful and the food was amazing!! If we ever come back, we will definitely..."

Lonnie Mitchell

"Went to watch the games and throw down some Pilsners, no bad at all, bartender was cool enough . Will come again..."

Arnell Hightower

"Bartender trippled as cook and waiter for the whole place. Handled it like a boss. Mixed us the best liquored up coffees. Super nice...."

Big Girl

"Menu is somewhat limited to simple basic dishes such as wings, calamari for appetizers, a burger with fries meal and 2 different salads. I think is a..."

Karen Solis

"Simply great. Large portions and reasonably priced for Tahoe. Very friendly, helpful and attentive service. I am shocked that this place is rated so..."

Kishin Wadhwani

"Food was very good. Didn't have drinks so I can't speak to that. Service was great for our take..."

Carolina Altamirano

"We were there with our family and had a great experience. Staff was very friendly and welcoming, food was delicious, great atmosphere, very clean, ..."

Shelly Goldfarb

"Indoor or outdoor seating, nice bar style restaurant inside with seating for large or small groups. Breakfast is offered until 11 am - nice menu..."

Amber Steeves

"Awesome experience! Rodney was an awesome, friendly bartender. He was informative about the area and helped us to choose great activities. We will..."

Dennis Fox

"We had a great time with our friends. We loved the location and the service was quick and efficient. We enjoyed our meals. We will be..."

Pam Faust

Tahoe Bagel Company

Primo's Italian Bistro

84/100 (1308 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is one of the best kept secrets of south Lake Tahoe! It's in the back of a little strip center and I think people like it that way. We dined on..."

David Powell

"We arrived without reservations at this lovely, neighborhood bistro and the host was very gracious. The restaurant was very busy and they informed..."

Laura Barnett

"We have found a new place to eat and take guests. All four of us were very satisfied. I need to eat gluten free and Primo's Italian Bistro not only..."

Randi Beck Berg

"Jim is one of the most gracious, down to earth and kindest restaurant owners I have ever met. He puts his heart and passion into each dish and each..."

Paige Elyse Carnwath

"We had been here 5 yrs ago and had a good meal. Came back and had another great lunch of Lasagna and eggplant parm. Waitstaff did a good job with a..."

John White

"Absolute must! Service and food is just awesome! Joe assisted us with choosing from the "everything is amazing" menu! We enjoyed appetizer/fresh..."

Melissa Neuman

"Primo's Italian Bistro! 2180 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Lake Tahoe, CA We showed up at 7pm with no reservation (not recommended!) and they seated us within..."

Skip Mahoney

"This is a nice quaint little Italian Restaurant off the beaten path. My family found this to be by far the best Italian Restaurant we've eaten at in..."

Sharon Shook-Reynolds

"We ordered the Bruschetta tomatoes were severed in a bowl and you made your own at the table. Veryl good. I ordered the baked Rigatoni was very good..."

Sabrina Jones Manzoni

"Had dinner with my wife this evening. Excellent food in every course, but the service was worthy of the finest restaurants I have dined in. Chris,..."

Jim Fitch

"Always, delicious, authentic food and excellent, conscientious service! Love this..."

Anita Gardner

"The food and service is always great! Primo's has a more interesting wine list than most places in Tahoe & a creative chef who works to make amazing..."

Roberta Stillwell

"What I am doing sounds so sinister right now (BUT NOT LIKE THE MOVIE - scaryyyy). Had the best dinner tonight I have been waiting to try it for as..."

Adria Thomson

"Great food great staff and the best pizza crust in Tahoe! Grab a seat and enjoy a specialty pizza and bottle of Nebiollo at the bar after sampling..."

Linda Hansen

"Jim, Laura and staff of Primos Italian Bistro On tuesday last week my daughter decided to change location of her wedding venue she had originally..."

Mary Danze

"This restaurant lives up to its name, Primo!! The outdoor patio was charming with the lights and herb planters which had fresh mint for your water!..."

Suzanne Miladin

"service by Lauren was fantastic. We will be back every time we come to Tahoe. We will probably be back before we leave lol. The baby iceberg salad is..."

Joanne Schmutz

"Stumbled upon this restaurant serendipitously while doing laundry nearby. The experience was extraordinary, both in terms of the food and the..."

Le Thien Phuc Tran

"I visited here several times when I was in California. This is one of the most impressive restaurants I have been, and I suddenly miss here so much...."

王尊

"We’ve visited Primos a couple times now. The first time was great, we were with a large group and our server was very attentive and kind. The..."

Anastasia Crispin

"Good gosh Batman the food was GREAT! My wife loves to cook Italian and is very discerning, well she said the food was just awesome. While the place..."

Gregg

"Ok I’m not gonna lie I was really skeptical about coming here, and I’m not sure why. But when we walked in it was super quiet. And we’re a..."

Lubna Morrar

"Best Italian cuisine in Lake Tahoe. The owners originally had restaurants in Boston, our home city. We wholeheartedly approve. The waiters were so..."

Brad Jeffery

"If you’re like me who’s eating health while travelling, I’d reckon the insalata and side of meatballs..."

Codyiander

"The best Chicken Marsala I’ve ever had! This restaurant was absolutely amazing! My husband had the Chicken Piccata and it was pretty darn delicious..."

Jovhanna Davidson

"The food was delicious! We started with the Balsamic Brussel Sprouts and Garlic Cheese Bread. Our main meals were Lasagna and Flat Iron Steak. The..."

Alan Benson

"Delicious, authentic rustic Italian! Home-made pasta, cheeses, and aged prosciutto is appreciated. Mike’s a real pleasure as a waiter. All of our..."

Humpty Dumpty

"My family recently moved to South Tahoe and we had not found "our" pizza place yet. We have now. We love everything about this place, and by the time..."

Ray Moore

"Rarely do I write reviews but Primo’s was one of my highlights when visiting Lake Tahoe. Favorite dish was the Alfredo with rock shrimp. The..."

Shrutee Narayanan

"Walked in and was welcomed by an amazing aroma….. Got food to go - so I sat at the bar waiting for my food. Very much a “local”, which boded..."

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