Friendly little bar/restaurant on Lake Tahoe right near the Nevada/California boarder…read more The fish and chips were good. The fish was slightly on the greasy side but went well with the the tartar sauce they provided. I enjoyed the shoe string fries and found myself eating way more of them than I wanted. We also tried the teriyaki wings which were meaty and flavorful. I can see why this is a popular local joint, especially if you enjoy the bar vibe.

I am so thankful we found this place!! I was starving but I wanted to go to a sit down restaurant…read more The Grid was the perfect place! All the staff are sweet and welcoming, and very attentive. The restaurant itself has lots of outdoor seating, which is great to enjoy a nice summer day like we did. We ordered the chips and salsa. Surprisingly really good because they make them in house. I enjoyed that with my super refreshing cucumber ginger cocktail. I also had the salad appetizer for some greens. My friend ordered the fish tacos, which were delicious and filling. I loved the tri tip sliders: I'm not a big fan of burgers, put the tri tip was tender and flavorful, perfect match with the hawaiian rolls. I wish I ordered more cocktails since they have a wide selection!

Dirty dishes. Our first set was our glass had an obvious lipstick stain. No biggie. Sent it back…read moreand got new glasses. Next round they brought out the appetizer plates and two of them were also dirty. Noticeable food chunks and grease. One had barbecue sauce and grease stains. For main course the lettuce brought out for our burgers was browned and clearly old

Amazing hostesses, they deserve an extra tip they were the most helpful out of anyone in the…read morerestaurant, I watched at the hostesses ran around making sure everyone was happy, got the tables they wanted, and they always had smiles on their faces and were very welcoming.

Came in with a party of 10. Had a private room, which was awesome. Got seated quickly. The whole…read morestaff were great. Started with some great French bread and awesome butter. The food quality was great. Sides were tasty and the steaks were cook perfect. A bit pricey for the quality of the steaks, but definitely above average. Overall a good dining experience

Carol and I are back for another wonder dinner. The menu has changed a little bit. There are a…read morevariety of unique butters that Chef has created. We were please when Jack one again provided outstanding service. Again I went with Surf and Turf and Carol the Lobster. It is nice to see so many other patrons enjoying their meals. We recommend making a reservation to ensure you will not miss out. The environment here is cozy yet not too loud with so many conversations going. The lobster was so perfectly prepared and the presentation was superb. Flavors were incredible.

I like the water bar in sparks and Gar woods is the same ownership and basically the same…read morerestaurant with a lake front location. We typically order from the bar portion of the menu at water bar/ short rib tacos, tenderloin burgers, cobb salad etc and those options are very good but we decided to try out the top end of the menu and it was pretty good but not great. Bacon wrapped Filet was under seasoned. and didn't have a great sear on it like really good steakhouses do. I felt like the sauce/gravy and mashed potatoes carried the flavor on the dish and the meat didn't have a savory flavor and you really needed the sauce because the meat alone would've been mediocre. Luckily the sauce and potatoes were tasty and the dish was overall good. Seasoning that steak top and bottom and a proper searing would take it from good to great!! 7.5/10 My wife ordered the halibut and it was pretty good but not great. A little dry , needed a little more seasoning and love to be a great dish. Risotto was just an uninteresting glob of goo with no flavor. When you pay 54$ for a fish dish , you expect it to be really good....... i'd say the halibut was 6/10 - room for improvement . Great location with lake views and the pier and marina right there. Love that they had tables on the pier, the location definitely elevates the experience !! 10/10 Mocha ice cream cake/ mud pie dessert is awesome , one of my favorites at the water bar....... Next visit to Gar Woods I will stick to burgers , salads and short rib tacos but the location makes it worth eating here no matter what you order but i feel like the 25-30$ offerings are tastier and you get more bang for your buck!!! Cheers!

Gar Woods is in Carnelian Bay right on the water. There is indoor and outdoor seating with some…read moretables even on the water and on a pier. The setting is amazing. Our server was friendly and efficient. He has been with the company for more than ten years and his professionalism along with his personality made him top notch. I wish I could say the same about the food consistency. We both started out with their signature drink - the Wet Woody. This drink is very tasty. My husband ordered the Ahi Tuna fish of the day. It was blackened and seared rare. It was perfectly cooked and tasty. It came with wasabi mashed potatoes and an arugula salad. The potatoes were good but the salad was overdressed. I ordered the chicken Cobb salad. The salad was mixed greens along with olives, blue cheese, bacon, an egg, avocado, cucumber, tomato, and balsamic vinaigrette. Again, the salad was overdressed and the ingredients were rather scarce. The chicken was on skewers. The chicken was rubbery, dry and tough - so much so, I had to wrestle them off the skewers. I ended up taking one bite and not eating the rest. I had a strawberry milkshake to go for dessert. That was delicious. We have been coming here for years but will likely not make the drive again. Their sister restaurant, Rivas Grill, is much more consistently good. If I could, I would rate a 3.5.

Reservations are definitely a must here, as was on display the Friday night we went when the place…read morewas completely packed, including the first-come, first-served bar area. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable, and she did a great job walking us through the day's specials as well as some of her favorite picks. I started with the In Crowd cocktail and really enjoyed it. The coconut, basil, and bitters balanced beautifully with the gin, making for a super refreshing drink that felt especially perfect for spring or summer weather. We followed our server's advice and ordered four items, two larger plates and two starters, and everything was delicious. Here's the breakdown: Trout Dip: Fantastic smoky, fishy flavor in all the right ways, served with crostinis. The only small nitpick was that the crostinis were overdone for my taste and shattered loudly when bitten into. Grilled Prawns: Super meaty and seasoned and sauced perfectly, with a bed of slaw that balanced the dish nicely. Scallops: Seared to perfection and in an addicting red Thai curry sauce. I was intrigued by the combo of kimchi, grits, and curry and have to say that it somehow blends amazingly well. Lamb Chops: Cooked to a perfect medium rare, expertly seasoned, with little gaminess and a cooling yogurt sauce that really brought the dish together. All in all, it was a fantastic meal and easy to see why this place is such a favorite among both locals and tourists. The food, the drinks, and the service all come together to make this a great option for any occasion from a casual night out (us) to celebrating something memorable like a graduation (several were happening while we were there).

Decent spot - much nicer inside than expected. Service was prompt and friendly and I was excited to…read moresee some mocktails on the menu. We were going to make a reservation but a credit card was required - that felt excessive for a reservation on a Wednesday night so we risked it and just showed up. We were early (5:30) so we got seated right away. We got a variety of appetizers after my mocktails (very gingery, yum!). The ribs had a great sauce but were overcooked a bit. The burrata was nice but crostini was so hard I thought it might tear up my mouth. Gnuddi was tasty but very oily. Great ambience and perfect for a wine drinker - extensive list. We would bring family or friends there for a night classy night out, but it wasn't overwhelmingly amazing to us.

Glasses Wine Bar is back, and it's better than ever…read more After being closed for a few months, this Village Center favorite has reopened under new local ownership, and the space feels warm, welcoming, and thoughtfully refreshed. The new owners clearly care about preserving what made Glasses special while expanding the wine selection and adding more food options. It's the kind of place that makes Incline Village feel like a community - comfortable, relaxed, and perfect for meeting friends or unwinding after a long day. The wine list reflects real expertise, and the atmosphere strikes a great balance between cozy and polished. If you haven't stopped by since the reopening, it's absolutely worth a visit. Supporting locally owned businesses like this helps keep Incline Village vibrant.

Our server, Sherry was so sweet. She was extremely helpful with the menu. There was a live band…read morewhich created a really homey ambiance. It is not too big inside, so it feels very intimate and warm. We loved our two flights - one of whites, one of reds. Wine was served with complimentary goldfish and nuts!

Want to know why the food looks so good in the pictures? Because it is…read more Before you find out how good the food tastes, you will first find out how welcoming and professional the front of the house team is at Fumo. Expect warm hospitality and welcoming environment. If you're looking for thoughtful food prepared by people who care about what they do, Fumo is the place. The menu offers a vibrant selection of cuisine executed with passion and skill. We ate here twice during our stay and frankly we wish we had all of our meals at Fumo while lakeside. The steak and eggs were executed perfectly. The lobster roll was classic and gorgeous. The shrimp tacos were so good we ordered a second plate. Point being, when you are vacationing in Incline Village Fumo is your best choice for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Overall decent spot in Tahoe. Service was fine, kind,…read morerespectful, quick to check in. Menu is limited but as expected in a ski town. I ordered the night for one special or something similar. Came with crab cake appetizer (1 crab cake) Chilean sea bass ( with quinoa and broccolini) and crème brûlée. The quinoa had no seasoning and was very dry. Had to douse with lemon to make edible. The broccolini was decent again with lemon and the bass was fine.. nothing special. For 60$ I was hoping for more flavor overall. Daughter got the clam chowder. Which was really good. Wife and son got pasta. Wife got the shrimp pasta son got the butter and noodles. We ended up mixing the 2 together and was decent. Dessert we got the strawberry butter cake, crème brûlée (came with my meal), and lava cake. Dessert was definitely the highlight of the meal. Definitely recommend the butter cake! For a 200$ dinner overall was disappointed. Service was fine. Ambiance was nice- decor was nicely done. Just don't think the food was worth the price personally.

This review focuses on the main stand where most tourists go! The one with plush seating on both…read moreends. The dirty snowman is legit! Basically spiked hot chocolate topped with whipped cream. If I'm not mistaken I believe it's vanilla vodka, Baileys Irish cream, and hot chocolate. This is the perfect drink to give you a light buzz in the snow. It's sweet and tasty with a nice alcoholic touch. For $13.50 these are about the same price as any other hotel cocktail.

This is the best apres ski scene I've ever come across! Family friendly (which I realize is a…read morefunny thing to say about a bar), casual, kick-back and fun, the Cabana Bar is the outdoor lounge that resides in those orange and brown open air cabanas on either side of the Northstar Village ice rink. We got lucky and managed to grab some seats around the fire pit both days we were there. Something about this communal pit puts folks in a good mood --- the first day the woman next to me whipped out marshmellows and sticks from her some ice cooler and shared them all around the fire. It was great! A lot of laughter and stories about the slopes ensued and we weren't simply strangers around the same fire anymore. The second day we purchased a smores kit from the bar and roasted marshmellows with the kids again. This seemed to unleash the kid in others near us. Two pairs of folks who didn't know each other, struck up a deal and pooled their money to get their own kit which they shared. The bartenders are fun --- have them make you thier specialty drink a "Dirty Snowman," (hot chocolate, vanilla flavored vodka and Bailey's). These folks also make an awesome hot apple pie (the drink, not the pastry). My kids give the hot apple cider here two thumbs up. If you have proficient ice skating kids with you, unleash them on the rink on their own. They can burn excess steam within your full view. It's a beautiful thing to be able to drive home in peace with an exhausted skier/skater snoozing in the back!

Went for our annual summer dinner at Lanzas! Opens at 430…read moreand a crowd of people were already waiting to go inside for dinner! We sat in a packed bar and waited in line for a half hour for cocktails as there was only one bartender! So busy for a Tuesday evening but since it's summer it's to be expected! We put our name in for dinner right away and had just finished our cocktail when we were called to be seated. We were served warm bread and butter and ordered a carafe of house red wine. While we enjoyed that we looked at the menu but always order the same meal! I love the large meatballs which you get two with sauce. We enjoyed the salad and bread before our meals came. As always delicious! It was pretty noisy with a few big groups with kids but we enjoyed our yearly visit!

I had high hopes for this restaurant given its reputation. I have no doubt, reading the menu with…read moreMama Lanza's newspaper article from 1999, that at one point this was an authentic, quality restaurant. However, my current opinion stands as mediocre at best. Ambience is cozy and old-school, borderline needing a deep clean. I ordered the Lumaconi, it tasted fine. But one of the problems with this restaurant is how the food is plated and presented. You can see from most pictures that it lacks visual appeal. My sister ordered the lasagna. It was interesting that the meat inside was a sliced meatball. I don't know what to say about that. Lastly, my niece ordered Angel hair pasta. I would venture to guess that they boiled a whole box and dumped that same portion into her bowl. Way too much pasta and lacking balance with the few scattered tomatoes and protein, of what looked to be a boiled chicken breast. Wishing we could have visited here in its prime. If you visit, you definitely won't be dazzled, but it's possible that you might not be disappointed.