So there we were. We…read morewanted to take a bike ride, have breakfast, and enjoy a beautiful spring day. We did all of that and we decided to have breakfast at the Overland. We knew it wasn't going to be crowded and the food will be fresh, but it was so much more than that. Overland is lucky to employ Tennessee, who might just be the best server in the Carson Valley. I grant you that we haven't been to every restaurant and we haven't had every server and so it could be hyperbole to try to tell you that he's the best, but we need to be sure to let you know that he is clearly in the top percentile of quality, local servers. Why you ask. He anticipated our every need, and so we always had water, always had coffee, and he cleared every single time he got near the table. His positive energy is infectious. Yes, I can hear you now, what about the food? My wife can, on occasion, high maintenance, and this was one of those mornings. She ordered the Eggs Benedict without the bottom bread plus one more whole extra Eggs Benedict, and Tennessee didn't flinch. I ordered the vegetarian omelette and I had side breakfast potatoes. All of it tasted great. I even tried the hollandaise sauce on my wife's eggs Benedict and it tasted fresh and tasty. So, I say give Tennessee a raise, and when you go to the Overland, hope that you get seated in his section because it will be an experience that you won't forget soon, and the food is very good. Somehow, this breakfast restaurant is flying under the radar on Saturdays and Sundays. They truly deserve to be packed as they have the formula for success, great service, good food, and a clean environment..

Stopped in our way down the 395 from Reno, and overall had a pleasant experience. We were able to…read moresit outside with the dog on the small patio out back, which was very welcome as we were on our way to camp with the dog and couldn't leave her in the car on such a hot day. Bonus, we caught happy hour! Our server was helpful, clarifying some menu and general questions for us. We didn't realize that it was the same owners of Great Basin, but it was very reminiscent with pub fare, similar menu styles, and Great Basin beers on tap. We'd stop again, but wouldn't go out of our way since we have several Great Basin locations to choose from in Reno.

This is the place to eat when in the Kirkwood Area! Oh my gosh, we absolutely love the new people…read morerunning this restaurant! When Caples got a little too expensive and Stonefly was closed and a little too far we decided to look at Kit Carson again and wow, are we happy that we did. The restaurant here has always been very beautiful, but the food's been hit and miss and sometimes expensive for what it was. The new people running Kit Carson named it Aroma and it has a wonderful menu. The serving sizes are large, the food is super tasty the service is good although timing can be a little bit off. We had to wait quite a while for the tuna dish, which was one of our parties main dish. Also, it was kind of offputting to be served the bruschetta with three pieces when we had four people and then asked if we wanted a fourth one and we were super happy to say yes but then we got served a complete another $14 plate of three which was not our intention. The server should've made that more clear also I wrongfully assumed that they were refills on ice tea since I don't recall having a regular iced tea where there wasn't. However, When asked if I wanted another one. I said yes, and was charged another four dollars which did not make me happy if I was told that I was gonna get charged four dollars for a refill I certainly would not have got one. I chalk these up to an experience server and will not hold it against the restaurant when issuing the five stars that it deserves. I would certainly order the chicken marsala again. It was absolutely delicious and super flavorful, and the Mary's chicken is high-quality. Would I have loved to have it served on mashed potatoes instead of spaghetti? Yes, but still I have a very, very lovely dish and a large serving. The shrimp provincial was creamy and lemonade, not too heavy, but reaching enough to satisfy. It comes with four medium size, shrimp, and nice mushrooms. The burger was absolutely delicious cooked to order the fries or some of the best I've ever had. I don't even know how they make them. They're so good. The tuneup starter, which was ordered as a main course was incredibly large and so good highly highly recommend. Another plus is that they have several types of nonalcoholic beer and IPA Heineken, and another one which made us super happy. I will always come here for lunch on a good day and sit outside and for dinner sitting inside their cozy dining room! Five stars all the way!

The scenery is amazing, the service is quite friendly, the food is good ( but not great), the…read moreportions are large.

Are you in Gardnerville for the first time? if so, this is the place…read more It's an a spot with unique food and a very special environment. Today I had the chorizo burger with blue cheese and serve with a side of fries and salad. As usual, I loved it. The lunch menu featured lamb chops, pigs feet and tripe, Basque, chicken and sweet breads. Those are the main dishes, but you choose one of those and you get a whole boatload of sides when you're enjoying the traditional Basque lunch. They've got specials too, and today the swordfish grilled was among them. After living here for 38 years, it's nice to know some places don't change a lot and are well worth the visit

Amazing service and the food was fantastic . The atmosphere was very quaint. Definitely will be…read morecoming back.

Got the invite from a few coworkers to meet here and glad I did. This is a great spot to catch a…read morebeer and a bite after a day of skiing, even if that day was shortened by the springtime conditions. Service was completely reasonable, as a waitress took our orders and brought our food to the table. Even more coworkers showed up than I'd planned and that was not a problem. It wasn't a very bright environment and that worked out well. For a bunch of guys getting together, we didn't need much ambiance. Ordered a bunch of fried foods which weren't overpriced! Pretty nice. Most likely coming back with others for future get togethers. Feels like a great place to assemble your crew.

I use to hang out here when I live in South Lake Tahoe in the 80s. Some things never change and…read morethat is a good thing. This is still a locals bar but now 30 years later returning as a tourest the food and service did not disappoint. The point being we were in SLT for 9 days and ate here three times. I loved sitting outback among the giant pine trees. If you go and you are a tourest, please treat the locals with resepect. They live here and we are guests

The perfect spot when family comes to town!…read more The Pink House is my go-to place whenever I have family visiting--and it never disappoints! Located in historic Genoa (Nevada's very first settlement), this beautifully restored 1855 Gothic Revival landmark has that wonderful old-time feel that makes the experience special from the moment you walk in. The food is fantastic, with a delicious Southern twist that reminds me of New Orleans--big, bold flavors that make every bite memorable. We also loved the wood-fired pizzas, which are a must-try. And the craft cocktails? Absolutely yummy. To top it all off, they feature live acoustic music that adds such a fun, lively vibe to the whole experience. The service was great, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. Perfect for a family visit or a night out with friends. Can't wait to come back! Highly recommend.

This updated review is strictly based on food. Our service this time around was much better as far…read moreas timing. We got: Nippon Elote - Tasted nothing like Japanese flavors. I think it's safe to say they use frozen corn which is a shame because fresh corn is still very much in season. I had their corn as an accompaniment to one of my past dishes and the texture is the same. Completely over cooked, soggy, mushy corn on the cob with absolutely no flavor. And get this, it costs $18 or $19! It's literally one corn on the cob that they portion into 4 or 6 pieces. Fish Special - It was rock fish with a red pepper sauce, eggplant stacked with feta and herbed roasted potatoes. The fish was over cooked and really salty. Eggplant was dry and difficult to eat. I didn't even bother with it. Potatoes, no big deal. Margherita Pizza - Good flavor, just not a fan of their crust Tchoupitoulas- We've gotten this in the past and this seems to be consistent with flavor and execution. My husband said it was as good as the first time. Kid's Mac n Cheese - At $19 I expected a large portion. It's not. But it was the best dish we ordered. It's more of a macaroni with Alfredo sauce rather than a cheddar mac n cheese. My son enjoyed it as did everyone else at the table.

Today was a bit rainy as Gayle and I ventured into South Lake Tahoe from Genoa. Were in the area…read moreto pick up some flyers for an upcoming event and to enjoy a nice lunch as long as we were here. Emerald Bay Bar & Grill was the choice because we happened to have a couple gift cards for a raffle some time ago. We parked in back and first mistakenly opened the side door to the kitchen. Once in the front, we entered a relatively small room, largely full of happy folks enjoying being inside. There's a patio here too that wasn't of much use on such a rainy day. I surveyed the room quickly, spotted a nice 2 seater by a window, and easily beat a similarly thinking couple to the punch. However, their disappointment was short-lived, as a couple prime bar seats opened up. Even in a fairly crowded room, Gayle and I found our seats to be comfortable and quiet enough to hold a conversation. We did need to scrunch in a little bit to help a couple next to us in the corner to ease in to their seats. Tarryn was our server and he was great, and with enough "care and feeding" to make this a 5-Star visit. In addition to a smooth ordering and delivery sequence, we appreciated a few menu explanations, handing the gift cards, and packing up some "leftovers" to take home. Our food choices included a Tallac Turkey Tower for Gayle (with Tots) and a Chicken Quesadilla for me. The latter was on the appetizer side of the menu, but was more than enough food for me (with sour cream, and no chips required). Both were very tasty. Our drinks were Irish Coffee for Gayle (great for a rainy day) and a draft pale ale for me. Emerald Bay Bar & Grill is a place my very Midwest parents would have liked: neighborhood bar atmosphere, with good comfort food and the possibility of sports on the telly. For us, it was a very nice lunch out. As we live in Genoa, stopping by her again would be a matter of time and circumstance, but who knows?

Nothing like good ole classic American comfort/bar food. We stumbled by Emerald Bay Bar & Grill in…read morebetween a hike we did in the morning and on the way to our airbnb for the week. We were not expecting much at all. However, the food surprised us!! Everything sounded amazing on the menu, and we weren't even planning to have heavy meals because we were going out to dinner later that night. Safe to say, we didn't follow through with our plan and ordered what our hearts desired. This was a GREAT hearty meal after hours of hiking in the sun. The fries here are incredible!! We dined in the patio area where there were a bunch of picnic tables. Dog friendly. The inside has a few tables, and a bar area to sit at!

My husband and I spent all morning at Grover Hot Springs State Park so I found this sandwich place…read moreas a place we could go to afterwards. I forgot to save the address in my phone and we had no reception coming out of the park but thankfully, we ran right into it on our way back to South Lake :) The service was pretty quick and we only had to wait a little bit for our sandwiches. They had a great selection of drinks and chips to choose from, too. Not to mention the free WiFi was super helpful to have. We found our seat next to the window and every bite hit the spot. My husband had the Reuben sandwich and I had the turkey pesto - Amazing! Everyone there was super friendly and on our way out, they wished us a great day. If we are ever in the area again, we would absolutely come back!

Hardly ever open Not sure what their plan is but they are…read moremissing the boat. Summers almost over and can count the days they were open on one or two fingers. See a few cars pull in trying to get a cup of coffee to start the day.

100% recommend this place. Party of 8. From making the reservation until dessert, the staff was…read moreincredibly friendly, professional and courteous! Small restaurant with some of the best food I've had. Thanks to everyone at Evans for a great time. If you're in South Lake Tahoe, go! Trust me.

Evan's American Gourmet Café was a great find in Tahoe! This was our first time there, and we had a…read morereally enjoyable experience. The food was excellent, the drinks were great, and the service was wonderful. The kids loved it too, which always makes for an even better experience when you're traveling with the family. Overall, just a really nice place to stop for a good meal and relax. We'll definitely be coming back the next time we're in Tahoe. Highly recommend it!