Food Scene
Delicious homemade breakfast and lunch and it's only 3 minutes away! This place is not to be missed with menu items like coconut-crusted french toast and a black n' blue burger with crispy onion strings. They have a phenomenal wine list as well. Open 7am-2:30pm Mon-Fri and 7am-3pm on Sat-Sun.
62 locals recommend
The Getaway Cafe
3140 US-50Delicious homemade breakfast and lunch and it's only 3 minutes away! This place is not to be missed with menu items like coconut-crusted french toast and a black n' blue burger with crispy onion strings. They have a phenomenal wine list as well. Open 7am-2:30pm Mon-Fri and 7am-3pm on Sat-Sun.
Great place for a healthy take on Mexican food and rotisserie meats. Open for breakfast(limited menu), lunch, and dinner. They use fresh, local produce and hormone free meats. Their menu even has paleo, gluten-free, and vegan options. Try the made to order guacamole, tri-tip plate, and tacos.
57 locals recommend
Verde Mexican Rotisserie
2016 Lake Tahoe BlvdGreat place for a healthy take on Mexican food and rotisserie meats. Open for breakfast(limited menu), lunch, and dinner. They use fresh, local produce and hormone free meats. Their menu even has paleo, gluten-free, and vegan options. Try the made to order guacamole, tri-tip plate, and tacos.
This is the best sushi restaurant in town. Try to hit their happy hour for killer deals (Sun-Thurs 5pm-6:30pm). South Lake Tahoe is not known for amazing sushi, but Samurai is a favorite spot for locals.
26 locals recommend
Samurai Restaurant
2588 Lake Tahoe BlvdThis is the best sushi restaurant in town. Try to hit their happy hour for killer deals (Sun-Thurs 5pm-6:30pm). South Lake Tahoe is not known for amazing sushi, but Samurai is a favorite spot for locals.
This is the place for an upscale, romantic date night. The interior has leather banquettes, steel chandeliers, and art deco inspired tiles. Do yourself a favor and get the flourless chocolate cake topped with handmade chocolate gelato(aka death by chocolate). Make sure to book reservations online in advance.
14 locals recommend
The Lake House Restaurant
1181 Emerald Bay RdThis is the place for an upscale, romantic date night. The interior has leather banquettes, steel chandeliers, and art deco inspired tiles. Do yourself a favor and get the flourless chocolate cake topped with handmade chocolate gelato(aka death by chocolate). Make sure to book reservations online in advance.
Great place that is close-by and is open late(until 11 pm). They have wood-fired pizza, a self-serve beer tap, and live music on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
73 locals recommend
Lake Tahoe AleWorX
2050 Lake Tahoe BlvdGreat place that is close-by and is open late(until 11 pm). They have wood-fired pizza, a self-serve beer tap, and live music on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Evan's is my favorite place if you want to wine and dine yourself. The spinach salad with duck sausage and filet of beef is phenomenal, and you can't go wrong with any of their desserts. It's a quaint, cozy restaurant, so please make reservations in advance.
58 locals recommend
Evan's American Gourmet Cafe
536 Emerald Bay RdEvan's is my favorite place if you want to wine and dine yourself. The spinach salad with duck sausage and filet of beef is phenomenal, and you can't go wrong with any of their desserts. It's a quaint, cozy restaurant, so please make reservations in advance.
Essentials
Grass Roots is the only health food store in South Lake. We frequent here regularly as they have the best produce and meats in town.
43 locals recommend
Grass Roots Natural Foods
2030 Dunlap DrGrass Roots is the only health food store in South Lake. We frequent here regularly as they have the best produce and meats in town.
Raley's
1040 Emerald Bay RdBest grocery store for one-stop shopping.
Holiday Market
2977 US-50Closest grocery store to our Airbnb.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great, laid back place to get a brew and avoid the Stateline scene. This brewery has an indoor beer garden, topographical murals, and board games. Events include corn hole, live music, and trivia night. Dogs are welcome on leash. They rarely serve food, except for the occasional wood-fired pizza (check on their event calendar), but you are welcome to bring your own food.
43 locals recommend
South Lake Brewing Company
1920 Lake Tahoe BlvdGreat, laid back place to get a brew and avoid the Stateline scene. This brewery has an indoor beer garden, topographical murals, and board games. Events include corn hole, live music, and trivia night. Dogs are welcome on leash. They rarely serve food, except for the occasional wood-fired pizza (check on their event calendar), but you are welcome to bring your own food.
Entertainment & Activities
Perfect place for some good, old-fashioned fun. The mini golf decorations are very retro and they have a old school arcade inside. They are closed seasonally, so be sure to call and make sure they're open.
29 locals recommend
Magic Carpet Golf
2455 Lake Tahoe BlvdPerfect place for some good, old-fashioned fun. The mini golf decorations are very retro and they have a old school arcade inside. They are closed seasonally, so be sure to call and make sure they're open.