SPOON is truly one of our favorite dining experiences in Tahoe City--and an annual tradition we…read morelook forward to every year. Unforgettable cuisine! In fact, we dine at SPOON every evening throughout our entire visits. That's how much we love it! What makes SPOON exceptional is its signature fresh, organic cuisine, where every dish is specialty designed with incredible attention to detail and elevated, memorable flavors. Each plate feels creative, thoughtful, and uniquely crafted rather than simply prepared. The cuisine is a reflection of the two owners--both chefs--who bring more than 25 years of culinary expertise each, with a passion centered on flavor, creativity, quality, and organic ingredients. Their experience and dedication are evident in every bite. The setting is wonderful year-round. SPOON consistently delivers an experience that feels personal and welcoming. During the summer, the beautiful outdoor patio is a perfect place to dine--and yes, it's wonderfully dog friendly! In winter, the atmosphere transforms into a cozy, inviting indoor dining experience. Another bonus: you can bring your own favorite bottle of wine to enjoy with your meal. Photos are examples of what we ordered. Our starter: Soup of the Moment - changes regularly- Mexican Squash & Beef Soup with verdolagas and roasted poblano peppers, and lime marinated chickpeas. Our dinner order: Organic Chicken Breast, herb marinated, skin-on breast, oyster mushrooms, roasted potatoes & Caribbean jerk pesto. Chipotle Rubbed Organic Legs, brined, rubbed & roasted leg quarters with chickpea salad, avocado salsa verde & shaved radish. Side Pan-Roasted Fish - King Salmon Linguini with Roasted Garlic Tomatoes & Parmesan For dessert: Sweetness of the moment - Raspberry Crumble Cake with whipped cream and raspberry compote. To take home for our midnight snacks we ordered both of their specialty signature deserts: Chocolate Truffle Medallions, (3) dark chocolate ganache medallions, with coconut, almond meal & a touch of sea salt. Million Dolla' Slice, layered buttery shortbread bar, salty caramel, dark chocolate ganache & toasted almonds. For us, SPOON isn't just a restaurant--it's a delicious culinary experience.

OMG! This was genuinely the best meal I have had in a while. I have only said that for two yelp…read morereviews ever. I love how cute and cozy the restaurant is. We got upstairs seating, I loved being able to watch the kitchen from above I wish I got our server's name because she was very attentive and welcoming. The food was honestly fantastic. The mac n cheese was perfectly cooked and not overly cheesy. It came with sliced grapes on the top, which complimented the cheese taste. The chicken really wowed me. It was incredibly moist, flavorful, and filling. The cake was phenomenal, even the whipped cream on top was sooooo good. I wanted to come back the next day to eat. I wish I didn't live so far from Spoon!!!

I loved Sylva! Food was amazing and the atmosphere was extremely cool. Service was also incredible…read more Can't wait to go back.

My husband and I, dined out on the patio last night, we had delicious food with amazing service,…read morethank you Katie!!

Amazingggg experience. The ambience was quite homely and…read morecozy - loved it. We went early morning after our Eagle trail so there was no wait. We ordered Spanish omlette with home made coffee cake and French toast. Their home made butter was soo good I just couldn't stop eating. Portion size was good. First cafe where I liked the Mocha - wasn't too sweet.

Nice place with a surprising amount of seating, both inside and out…read more Rubicon scramble: 4/5. Solid breakfast dish. Fresh ingredients and pretty tasty.

We had a lovely dinner in Tahoe off the beaten path Cedar…read moreHouse is a casual spot in A classic lodge . An outdoor terrace welcomes you with fun cocktails, make your own salad and a surprising menu, we had the picanha steak and chicken schnitzel, served with seasonal veggies, beef accompanied with delicious chimichurri , very good ! Great attentive service and plenty of parking Plus, well behaved dogs are welcome

Our group of 8 dined here for our farewell dinner. Our server Lukas was over-the-top amazing…read more Fun, helpful and kind. Naomi was also amazing. It was a great way to end our family getaway. We sat outdoors and the ambiance was excellent. The bartender served tasty margaritas (can't remember his name). Lukas even brought a birthday dessert for our soon to be 23 year old grandson.

Everything about this place exceeds expectations. The service is warm and knowledgeable and the…read morefood was absolutely fantastic. I can't recommend wolfdales more. Ill be dreaming of this place until I visit again

We were also there last night (Greg H. & Carmen H.) and witnessed the interaction that has been…read moredescribed, and the claims about "terrible screaming kids" are simply not accurate. The service, staff, and overall evening were wonderful. The children were well behaved and acting exactly as you would expect at a family-friendly restaurant. Wolfdale's has always been a place where families are welcomed, and that was certainly our experience. What we did witness was the complaining party confronting and harassing the family with children, which was unnecessary, rude, and completely uncalled for. We have been coming to Wolfdale's since we were children ourselves, and it has always been one of our favorite restaurants because of its warm, welcoming atmosphere and exceptional service. Unfortunately, every now and then, there are people who seem to believe the world should cater exclusively to them. Thank you to the entire Wolfdale's team for handling the situation with professionalism, grace, and kindness while making all of your guests feel welcome. That is exactly why we will continue to return.

We arrived with the 7:30 reservation and were seated almost right away with the outdoor table. The…read morehostesses were very friendly a d welcoming. I like the menu a lot, short a seasonallly driven by chef's creativity. We decided to order a 2023 Chateauneuf-du-Pape bottle which paired perfectly with duck, lamb, pork, oxtail, deer, and beets. We shared some appetizers. Their bread is so good that we asked for another loaf. The Ahi Tuna Crudo was fresh and balanced. The cold cut platter was delicious. We were full but wanted to share 2 desserts because the sweet ending menu was so attractive. Great food and wine with a spectacular view of Lake Tahoe and live music. Service was excellent and detailed attention with 2 minute checkbacjs, silverware replacement after each course, water refilling, and before desserts arrived, the table was clear out. Proper wine service by the Matre D who happened to know UCF and Orlando well. Our family had a great dining experience.

We had a good experience at Sandbar at Christy Hill. The setting is beautiful, and the lake view…read morereally can't be beat. Our server, who was from Brazil, was so bubbly, friendly and made the experience more fun. She seemed to be taking care of almost the entire place and still made everyone feel seen. We ordered the lobster roll and the duck bánh mì, and both were good. My only note is that the lobster roll seemed to be mostly shrimp, so at $33 it felt a little overpriced. You are really paying for the view! One of our orders did take a while to come out, but our server was super apologetic and comped the dish, which we really appreciated. Overall, good food, warm service, and an unbeatable view.

Our party of 6 recently went to The River Grill while staying with friends who live in Tahoe City…read more This is always our go to place for a special dinner. The cocktails were made well, food was delicious as usual, but we were disappointed with the service. Normally we go and get excellent service. This time our server (Joshua (Jigga on the receipt)) was not as efficient & friendly as others have been. He did not return to our table very often, seemed put off that we wanted to have cocktails before ordering dinner and would not recommend dishes when asked as he said everyone's tastes are different and he does not know what we would like. Our bill came to over $635 with cocktails, appetizers, main dishes so we would have expected better service. I know help is hard to find but that should not be an excuse. We will still return for the good drinks and tasty food and hopefully get a different server next time. I'm still giving 5/5 as maybe this was a one off on service.

Food and drinks were awesome! Service was fantastic! Our server was attentive and quick with our…read morerequests. Will definitely be coming back if we're ever in the Tahoe area.

Ahi tacos were delicious! Great friendly service. Steady on a weekday afternoon…read more Great place for a quick bite with a gorgeous backdrop of the lake!

Rarely do I feel compelled to leave a review but this was a really good experience. It may have…read morebeen the 5 mile hike we just finished, but this place really hit the spot. The kids enjoyed mac n cheese, husband had the perfect burger and I got the Ahi tower. The meal was complemented by some decadent French fries and fried pickles. Our dog got fresh bowl of water while we had a peek a boo view of the lake across the street on the front patio. I'm not a beer expert but the beer on tap was tasty.

Service is always hit or miss at this spot. But what keeps us coming back is the food. Fantastic…read morefish tacos & the waffle fries are THE best I've ever had. And you can't beat a spot on the river, the ambiance is on point. We've been here hundreds of times and the food is always consistently good.

This is a good place if you want to sit outdoors with a nice view of the Truckee River. There's…read morealso indoor seating but it's a little dark. The service was quick and friendly but unfortunately the food was lacking in flavor. Our burger was well done and dry even though we ordered it medium. The fish tacos presentation was a bit of a mess. There was lots of fresh avocado and cabbage but it was indistinguishable from a salad. The beer battered fish in the tacos was hard to find. *I'd come back purely for the outdoor ambiance and the beautiful patio setting near the river. Maybe just drinks and apps next time?!

vegan BURGERS on the menu means I grade a five star for food is not everyone bothers to stock up…read morelike that for us. Specifically there's is named cleverly, "INFINITY AND BEYOND", what sounds like a science fiction novel to me. It is comprised of a 4 oz Beyond® patty, Swiss, peppers, onions, Fernet® BBQ sauce, brioche bun $23 they also have a hummus there that has a choice of three different additions but I think they said only the olive tapenade is vegan. Here is awesome and they are well staffed and everyone is quite knowledgeable. five stars for ambience both inside and out. Outside of course is the dog friendly patio with a lake view. Inside is more of a sports bar feel

My burger was yummy and perfectly good. Beer was delicious. We were able to sit outside with dog…read moreand view of the lake. Service was outstanding. Good vibes. Also yes the chips are GOOD!