Guidebook for South Lake Tahoe
Food Scene
Very authentic Mexican food at reasonable prices PLUS all you can eat serve-yourself chips and many different types of homemade salsas. Pick-up some breakfast burritos for your morning hikes!
10 locals recommend
Brothers Burrito House
2136 Lake Tahoe BlvdVery authentic Mexican food at reasonable prices PLUS all you can eat serve-yourself chips and many different types of homemade salsas. Pick-up some breakfast burritos for your morning hikes!
The best thai food this side of the lake. Make sure to order the papaya salad (spicy) and the pumpkin curry.
72 locals recommend
My Thai Cuisine
2108 Lake Tahoe BlvdThe best thai food this side of the lake. Make sure to order the papaya salad (spicy) and the pumpkin curry.
Peet's Coffee
1040 Emerald Bay Rd Inside Raley's SuperMarket
Good ole' fashioned West coast style BBQ joint. We eat here too frequently (good thing we live in an active place!). There is NO way you can go here without trying the mac n'cheese. If you're vegan, we understand but for those who aren't... get the mac n' cheese! The naked jalapeño poppers are amazing, and Big, the ribs are tender and smokey, the smoked chicken sandwich is flavorful and satisfyingly crunchy from the coleslaw, the brisket and burgers are awesome too. Oh and the greens are flat out amazing. Eat here before you leave Tahoe!
48 locals recommend
Sonney's BBQ Shack Bar & Grill
787 Emerald Bay RdGood ole' fashioned West coast style BBQ joint. We eat here too frequently (good thing we live in an active place!). There is NO way you can go here without trying the mac n'cheese. If you're vegan, we understand but for those who aren't... get the mac n' cheese! The naked jalapeño poppers are amazing, and Big, the ribs are tender and smokey, the smoked chicken sandwich is flavorful and satisfyingly crunchy from the coleslaw, the brisket and burgers are awesome too. Oh and the greens are flat out amazing. Eat here before you leave Tahoe!
Handcrafted pasta and wonderful service. Every item on the menu is authentic and the pasta is cooked from scratch at the Bistro. They even have gluten free pasta and other options for wheat/gluten free diets.
30 locals recommend
Primos Italian Bistro
2180 Lake Tahoe BlvdHandcrafted pasta and wonderful service. Every item on the menu is authentic and the pasta is cooked from scratch at the Bistro. They even have gluten free pasta and other options for wheat/gluten free diets.
Ernie's Coffee Shop
1207 Emerald Bay RdYummy locals' breakfast hangout
Pizza, pizza! This is a locals' go-to pizza parlor. The staff is friendly, and it's locally owned. They make crusts thin or thick, and have whole wheat and cornbread crusts as well. They also have vegan cheese and pretty good beer/wine selection. The pesto chips are delicious.
61 locals recommend
Lake Tahoe Pizza Company
1168 Emerald Bay RdPizza, pizza! This is a locals' go-to pizza parlor. The staff is friendly, and it's locally owned. They make crusts thin or thick, and have whole wheat and cornbread crusts as well. They also have vegan cheese and pretty good beer/wine selection. The pesto chips are delicious.
Terrific place to have a famous "Rum Runner" sit on the beach and listen to live music. They also have awesome lunch and dinner menu. Great mix of long time locals and vacationers enjoying local bands and good food!
96 locals recommend
Beacon Bar & Grill
1900 Jameson Beach RdTerrific place to have a famous "Rum Runner" sit on the beach and listen to live music. They also have awesome lunch and dinner menu. Great mix of long time locals and vacationers enjoying local bands and good food!
Go have lunch or dinner on a long pier, get the best sunset view possible on the South Shore while dining. Then, after you eat walk along the pier and checkout South Lake Tahoe from every angle. http://www.tahoebeachretreat.com/dining/boathouse-en.html
25 locals recommend
Boathouse on the Pier
3411 Lake Tahoe BlvdGo have lunch or dinner on a long pier, get the best sunset view possible on the South Shore while dining. Then, after you eat walk along the pier and checkout South Lake Tahoe from every angle. http://www.tahoebeachretreat.com/dining/boathouse-en.html
Tahoe Bagel Company
1018 Al Tahoe BlvdBest Bagels at the Lake!
Great pizza, good selsection of craft beers, outside dining and outdoor concerts!
73 locals recommend
Lake Tahoe AleWorX
2050 Lake Tahoe BlvdGreat pizza, good selsection of craft beers, outside dining and outdoor concerts!
Ha Noi Pho
Freshies Restaurant & Bar
3330 Lake Tahoe BlvdGastromaniac Homemade Pasta & Pizza
3091 Harrison AveAzul-Latin Kitchen
1001 Heavenly Village WaySprouts Café
3123 Harrison AveVegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Driftwood Cafe
1001 Heavenly Village WayOrder the Carolina for breakfast!
McP's Taphouse Grill
4125 Lake Tahoe BlvdChart House
392 NV-207Great Steakhouse, ask for a table with views to watch the Sunset!
This is a steakhouse at the top of Harrah's Casino. ou will have a view of the Lake and be able to dine while at the top of the Skyline!
9 locals recommend
Friday's Station Steak & Seafood Grill - Harrah's Lake Tahoe
15 US-50This is a steakhouse at the top of Harrah's Casino. ou will have a view of the Lake and be able to dine while at the top of the Skyline!
Small but very charming restaurant away from the tourist crowd.
58 locals recommend
Evan's American Gourmet Cafe
536 Emerald Bay RdSmall but very charming restaurant away from the tourist crowd.
Incredible views on the pier and the food and drinks are amazing.
25 locals recommend
Boathouse on the Pier
3411 Lake Tahoe BlvdIncredible views on the pier and the food and drinks are amazing.
Love Blue Dog Pizza! Both locations are fantastic. The Blue Hawaiian is our favorite. Checkout their "Full Moon Specials"!
28 locals recommend
Blue Dog Eats Tahoe Midtown
2556 Lake Tahoe BlvdLove Blue Dog Pizza! Both locations are fantastic. The Blue Hawaiian is our favorite. Checkout their "Full Moon Specials"!
Essentials
Great medical care w/o having to goto emergency room. Dr Mehrens is AWESOME and is a great family physician when away from home.
6 locals recommend
Tahoe Urgent Care & Family Medicine
2130 Lake Tahoe BlvdGreat medical care w/o having to goto emergency room. Dr Mehrens is AWESOME and is a great family physician when away from home.
Barton Memorial Hospital station
2170 South AveThe local hospital and emergency room
Raley's
1040 Emerald Bay RdMountain Postal Pack & Ship
1034 Emerald Bay RdUPS, Fedex and US Postal Service
Shopping
Pharmacy and seasonal essentials that you may have forgotten to pack. They have flip-flops, suncreen and snacks.
25 locals recommend
CVS
1043 Emerald Bay RdPharmacy and seasonal essentials that you may have forgotten to pack. They have flip-flops, suncreen and snacks.
Toy Maniacs
2180 Lake Tahoe BlvdGreat local toy store and hobby items
Factory Stores at the Y
2014 Lake Tahoe BlvdFactory Outlet Stores
Big 5 Sporting Goods
2062 Lake Tahoe BlvdSporting Goods Store
T.J. Maxx
2015 Lake Tahoe BlvdTrader Joe's
3790 U.S. Hwy 395 NJust down the hill in Carson City. About a 30 minute drive
Entertainment & Activities
Tahoe Keys Marina & Yacht Club
2435 Venice Dr EBoat Rentals
Camp Richardson Resort Beach
1902-3098 Jameson Beach RdRent Bikes, kayaks, take a stroll through nature!
Parks & Nature
Emerald Bay State Park
138 Emerald Bay RdEagle Falls
138 Emerald Bay RoadSightseeing
Fallen Leaf lake gets forgotten - go off the beaten path to see a pristine lake and beautiful nature trails.
Fallen Leaf Lake Road
Fallen Leaf Lake RoadFallen Leaf lake gets forgotten - go off the beaten path to see a pristine lake and beautiful nature trails.
Taylor Creek Visitor Center
California 89Getting Around
US 50/3rd St (Bank of the West) station
Bus Stop
South Y Transit Center station
1000 Emerald Bay RdMain Bus/Transit Station