Summer is a fun and busy time in North Lake Tahoe! With so many activities to choose from, it’s likely you’ve worn yourself out by meal time. Leave the cooking to the professionals and treat yourself to some libations and tasty bites at some of our favorite North Lake Tahoe eateries, breweries, and more! From Carnelian Bay to Crystal Bay, patio, rooftop, and waterfront dining, North Lake Tahoe offers a variety of happy hour deals and events. Check out daily happy hours and seasonal specialties…you’ll find something delicious for everyone!
For a full list of food and beverage options in the Tahoe region, visit our Business Directory.
Alibi Ale Works beers are brewed in Incline Village, NV with pure Tahoe water. With three locations in the North Lake Tahoe/Truckee area there are many ways to enjoy a pint. Enjoy Happy Hour Monday-Friday 3-5pm at the Incline & Truckee Public House. Enjoy $2 off select beers and bites. Alibi Ale Works hosts weekly events, live music, and more! Be sure to check out their event calendar to join in on the fun. Call (775) 831-8300, or visit alibialeworks.com.
Headed out on a summer long hike? Stop by the Burrito Window for fast and easy take out that will be the perfect reward when you are miles into the backcountry. Open for grab and go lunch from 11:00-4:00 on the weekdays, and 11:00-5:00 on the weekends. Check out the full menu HERE.
Join Caliente in Kings Beach for their Happy Hour everyday! Monday-Thursday 4-5pm and Friday-Sunday 3-5pm at the bar area only. Thirty percent off Tacos, Tequila & more! Thursdays are Chupacabra Thursdays, discounted Chupacabras all night long. Call (530) 546-1000, or visit calientetahoe.com.
CB’s Bistro offers a Daily Happy Hour from 4 to 6pm and includes a $1 off tap beer and apps! Check out their daily specials featuring new items every week: Meatless Monday, Taco Tuesday, Italian Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday & Fish Fry-day. Grab your friends and enjoy some great live tunes from a variety of local artists on Thursdays from 6 to 8pm. 15% off wine by the bottle during music. Call (530) 546-4738, or visit cbsbistro.com.
Gar Woods Grill & Pier located in Carnelian Bay invites you to “Wet Woody Wednesday” all summer long! $5 off the world famous Wet Woody cocktail ALL DAY. Come back for live music every Friday and Saturday night starting at 8pm! Call (530) 546-3366, or visit garwoods.com.
Jason’s Beachside Grille located in the heart of Kings Beach, North Lake Tahoe, is a family-friendly American restaurant offering spectacular lake views on our scenic lakefront deck and grassy sandbar area. Savor American classics like prime rib, steaks, baked chicken, baby back ribs, salads, and more.
You’ll find live music in the Sand Bar every Friday & Saturday night through Labor Day Weekend. Check out their event calendar for the full offerings of live music this summer.
Located in Tahoe Vista for dine in, pick up and delivery and offering specialty pizzas, fresh salads, chicken wings, calzones, pasta, and beyond. Try out their fresh dough from scratch daily using a house recipe that you’re sure to love and fresh sauce (while they have many sauce options you can never go wrong with their house recipe tomato sauce made from California tomatoes). Stop by or order online today.
Looking for authentic takeout Mexican food? Look no further than La Mexicana, or how the locals lovingly refer to it as “La Mex”. They offer great food at reasonable prices, prepared freshly daily. Additionally, you can explore their authentic Mexican bakery, carniceria, and full line grocery store to meet your needs. Stop by on your way to the beach or wherever your summer adventures take you. Learn more about them HERE.
Lanza’s Restaurant is an Italian classic known for large portions and delicious food. Happy Hour is from 4:30 to 6pm every day of the week featuring $1 off drink specials on wine, beer, and well drinks. Sunday through Thursday they offer food specials in addition to drink specials with appetizers such as baked artichoke hearts, spaghetti, garlic cheese bread, and more. For more information, call (530) 546-2434 or visit lanzastahoe.com.
Las Panchitas is a family owned business that has been serving homemade food since 1982. They have an outdoor patio in the heart of Kings Beach across the street from the beach. With plenty of umbrellas, the patio is a cool oasis to enjoy while you sip on a margarita. From burritos to fajitas and more, you can’t go wrong with their delicious and unique menu. For more information, call (530) 546-4539 or visit laspanchitas.com.
Hiking, biking, skiing, boating, sightseeing….. Whatever you next adventure may be, Pep’s Place provides a wholesome breakfast and lunch on the go including gourmet sandwiches, burritos, and salads. Using all natural, organic, and local products whenever available. They proudly serve Blind Dog Coffee and Tahoe Teas and baked goods from Sugar Pine Cakery. Check them out at pepstahoe.com.
Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Spindleshanks offers food and drink specials for Happy Hour from 5 to 6pm daily. A rotating menu offers $12 appetizers such as oysters, tacos, pasta and ribs, plus $1 off well drinks and house wine. Tuesday night features Happy Hour all night from 5 to 8pm with live music. Call (530) 546-2191 to make reservations or visit spindleshankstahoe.com.
Tahoe Backyard is an outdoor community gathering space in Kings Beach, where folks can connect and engage under the trees. Featuring a spacious outdoor event venue, Bear Belly Brewing Co., Chickadee Art Collective, and seasonal local food trucks.
Grab a beer, grab a seat, and enjoy the beautiful space nestled nestled within the grid of Kings Beach just blocks from the beach. The summer events calendar is robust at the Tahoe Backyard. Check out some of their upcoming events HERE.
Sandwiches, but make them gourmet. Stop by the Tahoe Central Market for delicious deli offerings that are anything but ordinary. All sandwiches use the finest quality meats and cheeses on locally baked breads. Top off your order with a wide variety of organic produce and other grocery items to fuel your day. Enjoy your meal at the tables outside the market that are conveniently located across the street from the beach. Whenever you need a refuel come by for more supplies, the market is constantly updating their inventory so you may see something new each time! Explore them a bit more HERE.
Located in the heart of downtown Kings Beach, directly across from the beach, The Grid Bar & Grill is the perfect spot for some pre or post beach day grub. They have a large patio where you can relax and watch the world go by. From wings and pizza to our famous Grid Burgers, they’ve got all your cravings deliciously covered. And you can also beat the heat with 12 delicious flavors of Real Hawaiian Shaved Ice!
The Grid Bar & Grill hosts a lively locals’ favorite Karaoke Night every Tuesday and Sunday Night starting at 10pm. Learn more HERE.
This summer The Soule Domain introduced the new Garden Wine Bar. Sip and snack in the beautiful lower gardens. Open nightly at 5pm, featuring bar snacks, charcuterie plate, salads, and desserts! Check out the menu HERE.
As always, the Soule Domain is open for dinner and is currently offering outdoor patio dining. Make your dinner reservation HERE.
Waterman’s Cafe is located right on the beach in Carnelian Bay. It is a paddlers paradise and a hub for human powered water sports. The Cafe offers healthy options for breakfast and lunch, coffee, tea, carbonated drinks, smoothies, beer and wine. You can spend a whole day here. Start off with a coffee, sign up for a paddleboard rental & lesson, and wrap up the afternoon with sandwich and a beer. Does it get much better? Check out the menu HERE.
Pizza and beer anyone? White Caps has a delicious offerings off pizza, salads, draft beer, wine and more! Their outdoor patio is located behind the restaurant with views of Lake Tahoe as you dine. Whether you decide to dine in or take out, the pizza will not disappoint. They have a selection of “classic” options as well as “craft” pizzas that are their house recipes. Check out their menu HERE.
