Lake Tahoe Restaurants: Waterfront Dining
Many Lake Tahoe restaurants have beautiful views of the mountains or valleys that surround it, but some of the most picturesque dining can be found on the waterfront. These restaurants are in North Lake Tahoe, about 20 minutes or less from the Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe.
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Garwoods Grill & Pier
Jason's Beachside Grill
The Big Water Grille
The Bridgetender
Christy Hill
Evergreen
Lone Eagle Grille
Wild Goose
Jake's On the Lake
Garwoods Grill & Pier
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- Heated deck for year round outdoor dining, floor to ceiling windows in mahogany dining room
- Brunch, lunch, dinner (seafood, salads, burgers, sandwiches, beef, chicken, pork)
- Specialty cocktails including famous “Wet Woody”
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Jason’s Beachside Grill
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- Patio overlooking King’s Beach
- Seafood, pasta, prime rib, salad bar
The Big Water Grille
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- Bar and lounge, deck, fine dining room, panoramic views of North Lake Tahoe
- Dinner only, regional cuisine
- Wine list includes over 200 international and domestic wines
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The Bridgetender

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- Roadhouse popular with locals, tourists, and families
- Variety of burgers including game and vegetarian options (elk burger with blueberry sauce, Cajun turkey burger, open faced chili burger)
- Great wings, fried fish tacos, good beer selection, kitchen open until 11pm
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Christy Hill

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- 100 feet from shoreline, romantic, great sunset dinners
- Seasonal California cuisine with French influences
- Winner of the Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence” since 1982
Evergreen

- Casual dining for lunch and dinner, outdoor seating with lake views (across the street from the lake, not "waterfront")
- Slow cooking, local and sustainable products, wood grill
Lone Eagle Grille

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- Known for its rustic elegance and panoramic views
- Seasonal outdoor seating right on the lake and beach, great views in the adjacent Lounge as well
- Regional mountain cuisine, great brunch
Wild Goose

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- Contemporary and stylish dining right on the water
- Outdoor dining overlooking the lake and panoramic views from indoor dining room
Jake’s On the Lake

- This waterfront grill serves California cuisine with an emphasis on seafood
- Overlooks the largest marina on the northwest shore
- Regular happy hours, live music
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