The Best Restaurants in Beautiful Lake Tahoe, Nevada

Found in North Lake Tahoe in Incline Village, Austin’s has been a favorite for over 20 years. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Austin’s menu will satisfy a wide range of tastes from meat and seafood lovers to vegetarians. Specializing in home style American cuisine, the eatery’s culinary team seeks out the freshest, seasonal ingredients available from local sources when possible ensuring flavorful dishes. From starters to burgers to entrées and more, the varied offerings include highlights such as the classic meatloaf, the white bean and kale bake with a creamy garlic sauce, parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs and the breaded and pan-fried mountain rainbow trout. They also have a full bar on-site.

Ciera — the only Four Diamond restaurant in the Tahoe area — is a fine-dining establishment featuring succulent steaks and chops and mouthwatering seafood. Tucked inside the Montbleu Resort Casino and Spa on the south side of the lake in Stateline, the modern, elegant restaurant, complete with private booths, serves dinner Wednesday though Sunday. Discerning diners can savor the gorgonzola and pine nut-crusted sea bass with lump crabmeat, grilled spinach, lavender cream and a basil infusion and the Rocky Mountain elk chop served with a sweet bing cherry glaze. Side dishes are plentiful and the wine list is extensive, with approximately 300 varieties from around the world.

Founded in 2007, Bite is a lovely establishment serving tapas with an American twist. Open for dinner Monday through Saturday, this Incline Village gem of an eatery is a perfect spot to gather with friends while savoring delectable, sharable eats and great drinks, including beer, wine and hand-crafted cocktails. The ‘evening star’ cocktail with Tito’s vodka, pear purée, rosemary-black pepper simple syrup, fresh lemon and soda water is one great choice. Small plates to try include the deviled eggs with crispy prosciutto; the BLT sliders with bacon, Maine lobster and roasted tomato; and the Moroccan spiced lamb meatballs served with warm pita and mint chimichurri. Vegetarian options are also available, as are sweet treats.

A fine-dining eatery on Lake Tahoe’s north shore in Crystal Bay, CBC Steak and Lobster House is a charming venue tucked inside the Crystal Bay Casino. A beautiful, grand atmosphere that evokes Old World charm waits for guests who visit for a wonderful classic tableside preparation dining experience. Specializing in steaks and seafood, the culinary team is also more than happy to prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes for those who seek them. Delectable highlights include the Caesar salad for two, either traditional or grilled and prepared tableside; the New Orleans barbecued lobster, which finds a Maine lobster tail poached in a Cajun cream sauce; and the all-natural Durham Ranch filet mignon. Many side dishes, sauces and tantalizing desserts along with an extensive wine list are also offered.

Part of Edgewood Tahoe, a popular golf course, dining, and special events destination located along the shores of Lake Tahoe in Stateline, the eponymous Edgewood Restaurant will delight guests with its delicious cuisine and stunning environment. A beautiful venue, complete with vaulted ceilings and large windows providing panoramic views of the gorgeous lake and mountains, the restaurant is a great choice for dinner with offerings that will suit a variety of tastes. Highlights include the roasted vegetable entrée with cauliflower, quinoa, dates, asparagus, smoked potato aioli and carrot coulis and the rack of spring lamb with pinot noir jus, horseradish-garlic mashed potatoes and mint pesto. To complement the meal, a great wine list is available.

A charming eatery found in Incline Village, Le Bistro specializes in contemporary French cuisine. Serving dinner Tuesday through Saturday, the bistro features a casual yet elegant atmosphere making it a wonderful spot to celebrate any occasion. The culinary team, headed by French Chef Jean-Pierre Doignon, procures the best ingredients, which often include organics, for the delectable cuisine. With à la carte and prix-fixe menus, the dishes available are varied and may include the tomato and onion tartlet with fresh thyme and tomato coulis, homemade duck confit with black beluga lentils and caramelized onions or even ratatouille lasagna. Reservations are recommended on the weekends.

A 24-hour venue located in Stateline, Lucky Beaver Bar and Burger is a lively bar and grill providing a fun atmosphere in which to relax with friends and enjoy mouthwatering burgers and other deliciousness. The menu is large, with something for everyone; however, it is geared toward meat lovers and thus packed with steaks, hotdogs, sandwiches and the signature item: burgers. A combination of Black Angus choice, upper choice and prime cuts, the meats are chopped creating a flavorful burger, with highlights being the Black Jack with blackened seasoning, blue jack cheese, grilled onion, lettuce, tomato, pickle chips, mayo and mustard and the Gambler, topped with applewood-smoked bacon, beer-battered onion rings, BBQ sauce and cheddar. All burgers are served with a choice of fresh cut fries or tater tots.

Found in Incline Village, Mountain High Sandwich Co. is a gourmet deli focusing on healthy cuisine. Using all-natural ingredients with an emphasis on local, seasonal and organic products, this eatery provides a comfortable and friendly atmosphere in which to sample a host of great eats from breakfast items to sandwiches and more. Open seven days a week from 8 AM to 5 PM, the menu has something for everyone with tasty options being the vegan breakfast burrito with potatoes, sautéed peppers, onions and mushrooms along with lentils, vegan cheddar, vegan sausage and salsa and the house-smoked BBQ tri-tip sandwich with smoked BBQ sauce and coleslaw on a telera roll.

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