Lake Tahoe, where California and Nevada meet, is a popular destination for travelers of all ages. Here awaits a refreshing natural getaway perfect for year-round relaxation and endless adventures. Stay in a lakeside hotel or rent your own vacation home that offers you easy access to the water and spend your time soaking up the sun from the beaches or on a calming boat ride over the lake. 
In between all of your outdoor excursions, you’ll discover that the Lake Tahoe area is flush with an incredible culinary scene. From French favorites to classic American fare, this beautiful setting lets you indulge in more than just a relaxing lakeside retreat.
1. Wolfdale’s
Since it’s start in 1978, Wolfdale’s Restaurant has welcomed locals and tourists to experience a truly unique dining experience on the north side of Lake Tahoe. Stunning views of the water combined with excellent service and a menu of Asian-European-inspired cuisine prepared by Chef Douglas Dale makes Wolfdale’s a great place to unwind and indulge on your vacation. Choose from a delicious Thai seafood stew to a Colorado venison osso bucco and enjoy a prime selection of wines to top it all off!
2. Le Bistro
Considered a hidden gem in the heart of Incline Village, Le Bistro serves up incredible French cuisine that is prepared by only organically grown ingredients. Chef Jean-Pierre Doignon’s menu of exquisite dishes will make you feel as though you’re sitting in a romantic bistro in Paris! For an even more magnificent experience, shell out for the 5-course prix-fix menu which includes an appetizer, soup of the day, salad, choice of main course and dessert.
With a seasonal menu inspired by regional flavors and prepared using only locally-farmed ingredients, PlumpJack Cafe serves up truly exceptional meals that will delight all your senses. Dynamic dishes such as cream of parsnip and fennel, braised short ribs with a kimchi pear slaw, and steelhead trout creole are everything you’re looking for in a memorable dining experience. Located at the PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn, the PlumpJack Cafe is known as one of the best culinary retreats in the
Lake Tahoe area.
Located on the Nevada side of the Tahoe region, just across from the beautiful Truckee River, Beaujolais Bistro is another French-cuisine favorite. Voted Reno’s Best French Restaurant for over ten years and Reno’s Most Romantic Restaurant in 2014 by Reno News & Review, this is an unforgettable destination for your Tahoe culinary treat. Chef Bill Gilbert’s authentic flavors are highlighted in staples such as steak frites, cassoulet, duck confit, and gnocchi à la parisienne. The restaurant’s large windows and hearty fireplace offers a comfortable setting for your delicious dinner and outdoor seating is also available.
5. Christy Hill
Indulge in a wide selection of Euro-Cal dishes as you overlook the quiet waters of Lake Tahoe. The large windows around this charming cafe offers some of the best views while you settle down for a delectable meal either indoors or out on their spacious deck; the restaurant rests 100 feet above the lake’s shoreline, providing you with a panoramic vista dining experience. Sip on a fantastic wine and treat yourself to locally-sourced dishes such as pan roasted day boat scallop and roasted beet and fromage blanc ravioli.