The vibes of this restaurant are immaculate! Sitting on the water and enjoying a meal on beautiful blue lake Tahoe is unmatched! I recommend a reservation as I can get very busy, especially around the evenings for sunset! The food is nothing that I would consider extraordinary, but was good and appropriately priced for the Tahoe city area. I got the Budda bowl and would have opted for the burger or the pasta! The pistachio crusted fish was also a table favorite. You can't leave this location without getting the hula pie! It's large great to share lots of flavor and the perfect end to your evening . Service was wonderful and would come back for an evening dinner read more

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I ordered the filet mignon. This is what came out. Dry hockey puck of meat that tasted horrible with a glob of slimey green stuff on the side. No other sides came out with it. They forgot all the sides. Server Shawn brought them 30-45 minutes after the fact and they were also very dissatisfying. Approx 5 little uncooked potatoes (like the little steamers you get at Costco, no seasoning) and burnt broccoli. But really, for a $70 entree, this is what I got... ****Update: In response to this, management reached out and bought our round of drinks the next time we were in. read more

Sunnyside - Filet mignon - New American Near Me - Tahoe City, California

Loved this place. It's a beautiful view to have lunch. I opted to try the pistachio crusted fish. It was delicious. My only complaint would be, I wish they gave us bigger portions for the price. But overall still a great experience. Also, the zucchini fries are a must - so good! read more

Sunnyside - New American Near Me - Tahoe City, California

Hadn't been here in a while because we usually have our dogs with us and they were not pet friendly. I wrote a review years ago telling them that if they were more friendly, they probably get more customers. Not that they need more customers cause they're pretty busy usually but you get it. Lots of people travel with their Pets and Tahoe city is a touristy place. My husband made reservations on OpenTable and asked if they were pet friendly and they said yes. When we arrived, I checked in and he waited with the dogs until our table was called. We had no problem getting a table right by the water, which was beautiful. We ordered a hamburger to split and it was made to order and was very good and the fries were good too. We had a good server who is attentive. You cannot beat the view from the patio just gorgeous. They will be doing a restoration of the Lodge and Restaurant. Can't wait to see it. read more

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June 2026: We visited Sunnyside with our daughter, who was visiting us from out of town. Once again, Sunnyside did not disappoint. My daughter and I split both the Fish & Chips and the Kalua Pork Sliders, and my wife got the Seafood Chowder. And, the Fried Zucchini was definitely worth getting to share again. All dishes were excellent! read more

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Great view. We had a nice lunch though really rushed by the service. It seems like everyone's order came out well and tasted good.

Eh? Right on the lake, it's truly beautifully views but sadly the food didn't quite live up. If comparing the other big player on the lake, Garwoods is a step up. It was crowded, but we were sat quickly with a reservation. And the place is big and they had a lot of workers running around, yet staffing seemed to be an issue. Our waitress was wonderful, but she was our server, busser and everything else. Which resulted in slower service and and dirty plates. The table was small, and we sat with dirty plates for 20+ minutes while we waited for dessert. Again, not a huge deal, but when charging $30+ for meals and $15+ for drinks, one expects a higher level of service. :: Honestly, I would have much rather just bussed my own table if that was an option. :: The fish tacos were eh: sadly they were very salty. The kids burger was fine. While the Hula pie looks amazing, and is huge, the fam did not find it good. The nut ice cream didn't work. My father in law loves and eats all the dessert and he just had one spoonful and that was that. Overall, it was passable if you're nearby and want that on-the-lake experience. I probably wouldn't seek it out again, but I'm in Tahoe often. read more

One star for the great attitude of the young people who served us dinner. They were very polite, personable and took great care of us during dinner. Also we had a beautiful view and eating out in nature was pretty cool. The weather was also pretty great. Unfortunately, we were told this place was a higher end restaurant, and we were told to wear nice clothes-- think dinner jacket, etc. When we arrived, we soon found out that our 'nice dinner' was eating outside on splintering patio chairs, sticky and grimy from all the little rugrats running around screaming at the top of their lungs while mom and dad got drunk on cheap beer. As for the food; it was disappointing at best. We never got an explanation of why they closed the dining room when we had a dinner reservation. Again, Tahoe is really beautiful, but the chaotic tourist-trap atmosphere ruined it for us. read more

Sunnyside - New American Near Me - Tahoe City, California

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Came here with some friends post Fourth of July and surprisingly got seated immediately with no wait right next to one of the prettiest views! The food and drinks here were great everyone was super happy with their orders. Food took a little bit of time to come out but you get easily distracted with the view around you this is a great place to come with friends and family The burgers here are amazing! read more

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Went here with a group of nine, and while the waterfront location was lovely, the food was a huge disappointment. Every single person in our group disliked their meal, all of it was bland even after we tried adding sauces there was no flavor. A few of our dishes were also undercooked. It all just tasted terrible. None of us finished our plates, yet we still walked away with a HUGE bill and left hungry and grossed out. Our server wasn't particularly friendly either, which didn't help. Beautiful view, but the food and service don't match. Wouldn't recommend this place at all. Trust me dont waste your money. read more

Absolutely awful. Food was cold and inedible. Dining room & restroom were filthy, dead flies filling the window sills, glassware with lipstick. Service was slow (45 minutes for food) and unapologetic. Worst of all it was a $$$ meal that had us fearful of finishing due to food poisoning risks with the dirty environment. Hopefully the new management will redeem it since the location is incredible. read more

We paddle board to this place. We waited at the bar for our seats. I do have to say that the drinks are a little pricier and a bit weak, so stick with beer :) the food is also on the pricier side only because you are paying for that gorgeous view. We liked our server very much We ordered the fried calamari, fish tacos and something else I can't remember. It was okay no highlights here. Overall Decent if you want to chill, have some drinks enjoy the view and nibble. read more

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This salmon bowl was absolutely amazing. The vibes out on the deck are always fun and lively. I've tried the chicken bowl and a salad here. The food never disappoints. The staff is friendly and provides quick service. They allow dogs on the patio. Always a great experience at Sunnyside. I definitely recommend stopping by during your Tahoe City/Homewood vacation! read more

Sunnyside - Salmon Sesame Salmon Rice Bowl* - New American Near Me - Tahoe City, California

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Honestly, I have come here every visit, mostly summer, but some winter ones, too, and this was the most mediocre meal I have ever experienced here. My steak frites must have sat under a heat lamp for quite a long time, as the steak and fries were dried out and almost inedible. The food took a very long time to come out, and the staff were apologetic to us and everyone around us, and gave us a free dessert for that, but to wait 90 minutes from order to food and have it be that bad isn't worth the price. They are getting new management/ownership after this year, so maybe this has something to do with the ownership transition? I hope so. read more

Worst fish and chips of my life. Meat was incredibly dry and overcooked. Fish sticks would have been better. The meat looked like over grilled chicken that was battered and fried the next day. To boot, I realized the bok choy macadamia nut slaw was absent. There was however some dry coleslaw mix with no sauce or nuts. It was busy for a weekday but no excuse for the long delay in service and poor quality. Sad. read more

Amazingly beautiful Lake views, Very nice room for the price. It has a slightly shopworn 80's or 90s vibe to it, but that adds to the charm for me. Place was clean and they have wool Pendleton blankets on the beds to boot. The restaurant was was pretty good, great burger and fries. The continental breakfast was well appointed. They have fantastic pastries and lox (fam loves it not me). The common seating area and the fireplace are lovely. read more

Liz was our server and absolutely ruined our time. We came in with happy vibes for our vacation and she immediately sucked any ounce of happiness all 10 of us had. I wanted to call and complain only to find out she unfortunately is one of the managers. She kept telling my friend she didn't believe it was his birthday and then decided to gossip about my friends peanut allergy, we asked her if there was a way to have no nuts in the coleslaw and she tried to say macadamia NUT was not a nut. Please just avoid this woman. read more

Closed for Lunch... on a Saturday? Classic. We took a two-hour drive--yes, two full hours--specifically to have lunch at Sunnyside with my 92-year-old mother-in-law, who was excited to revisit the place where she worked in her younger days. A nostalgic, meaningful outing... or at least it was supposed to be. Imagine our surprise when we pulled up on a beautiful Saturday afternoon and found the place completely closed. Not a sign, not a note, and certainly nothing on your website or social media to suggest that you'd be closed during lunch on a weekend. Because, you know, why would a restaurant be open at lunchtime when people are actually trying to eat? So instead of a heartfelt trip down memory lane, we got a parking lot view and a car ride home with an understandably disappointed nonagenarian. Two stars--one for the memories, and one in case the food is still good (wouldn't know!). Pro tip: If you're going to be closed during peak times, maybe tell people. Especially the ones driving across counties with their grandmothers. read more

if I want to enjoy a meal out for dinner or lunch, this is not the place I would choose to go. The upside is it's on the lake and beautiful. Typically having cocktails and appetizers in the bar area is a safer choice. Keep in mind this is a chain restaurant. Although they have attempted to up their game with their food in the restaurant, they fall short to other establishments in the area. As far as service, I have had some very nice wait staff and then it goes to the other extreme of young punk, self entitled, cocky, arrogant, disrespectful, individuals, you never know what you're gonna get. read more

We had an amazing lunch with amazing views, despite some (totally expected and threatening) rain that drove half of our group inside (the other half had full effects of the large umbrellas.) I had the mahi-mahi fish tacos and they were yummy, as were the chips. I was surprised they didn't have angry orchard, but tried the golden state cider, which was pretty good. read more

Sunnyside - New American Near Me - Tahoe City, California

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The burger and hula pie were great and the staff are all very nice. The ambiance was good in my opinion. 5 stars.

First time here. Loved the food and service. John was a wonderful host. Fried zucchini and salmon bowl was delicious. Live music. Right on the lake. Once you are done with your meal go to the marina for a stroll. They will open their outdoor seating soon. Recommend! read more

We really enjoyed our dinner here. Got to sit outside in beautiful weather. The service was adequate. The food was good. The battered fish tacos were delicious, some of the best I have had. Their dessert is unique and massive! We even got to see the resident bear, Bear-nard! Would definitely bring visitors/tourists here read more

Location and ambiance excellent. Table with lakeside view of Lake Tahoe. Service great. Food mediocre to poor. Ceviche mushy and over marinated. Halibut cold and sent back. Lots of apologies but lousy food. Come here for view and drinks. Skip the meal read more

We stayed at the lodge and was met by an unprofessional manager named Don. When I called to make the reservation, I thought I was talking to the front desk of the lodge and was promised a king size bed with a lake view. When we were not given such a room and found ourselves without the view and on the end, listening to traffic noise, I became upset. Instead of offering, in a professional manner to help me, Don became agitated, argumentative and defensive . Someone else intervened to make the necessary adjustments and we were given the room with the view. It has a beautiful view, but I found the rooms and hallway to be somewhat rundown, with the bed sheets being worn from overuse. I won't stay here again and I will go down the road to another lodge. read more

First of all the setting along the lake is amazing especially at sunset. The salmon bowl was very tasty as was the fish tacos. The Thai seafood dish had good flavor but really needed rice to go along. For $44 it should include rice as it's not enough food for a meal. Unfortunately the meals took excessive time and our server never updated us this delay. read more

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A High School friend (who I've known since Kindergarten) was staying at the nearby Everline resort for a couple of days and wanted to get together for dinner. I made the dinner reservations at Sunnyside as I wanted a Lake View and they had good reviews overall (albeit with some variation in comments about cuisine and service). Bob is a real pizza hound, but my choice of Whitecaps Pizza was vetoed by Gayle and my friend's Wife. The only downside of our night out was the relatively long drive from Genoa and then back home (~1.5 hours each way and through a variety of traffic and road repair projects). But it was worth it for continuing an old friendship and enjoying a great evening of conversations and inside jokes. April is shoulder season at the Lake, so Sunnyside was a bit quiet with dining occurring in the bar area. We go our great Lake view, plus a distance vision of the Heavenly Resort. Seating was comfortable for 5 (including wives and one of Bob's friends) and relaxing within this mountain lodge vibe. I found the menu prices to be a little dear, but consistent if not on the low side for lakeside dining in the area. Our server was an established seasonal worker (who was just finishing law school) and a great one at that in any restaurant aspects one cares about. Tuesday was Taco night, but we all went in another direction. Bob and I both thought that our Fish and Chips choice was an excellent one, while Gayle thought that her Thai Curry Hot Pot was among the best choices in recent memory. Bob's Wife enjoyed her Mango BBQ Ribs, while his friend had good things to say about his choice (whatever it was). Dessert was a single serving of Sunnyside's Iconic Kimo's Original Hula Pie® which was more than enough split 5 ways. Yes, it was a great evening, capped off by Gayle and a woman at the next table admiring each other's post-red head gray hair. After saying our goodbyes at the parking lot and comparing ski equipment tips, Gayle and headed home with a pretty lake and early dusk to guide us. read more

We had really good service, amazing view (always) but the new menu was a disappointment ( except for the fried calamari and hula pie). Sadly the food was only mediocre at best. I can remember having some really scrumptious meals there years ago. read more

We had a gift card to use at Sunnyside and have been meaning to come here for quite some time. We live in Reno and come up to ski at Squaw every weekend, but often don't make it past there to Tahoe City. After a warm spring ski day, we decided to come check out Sunnyside to have an early dinner on their patio! They open for dinner at 4pm and there were several others groups who also arrived at that time to snag a great patio spot. They don't allow people to sit at the patio tables unless they order food which I think is a good idea. Otherwise, people would have drinks out there for hours and never leave. How could you with that view?! The lake view from the patio is phenomenal. We chose a table at the end of the patio that was in the sun and as close to the water as we could get. They even have lots of windows inside that would make it a beautiful dining experience when weather is not as ideal. I got a glass of wine and my husband had a beer to start. We wanted an appetizer and had to go with their fried zucchini, a staple that they have been serving here since 1965! I'm from the South and grew up with fried zucchini--I can say this is some of the best I've had! The zucchini slices are thicker than usual. The breading is light and crispy yet still preserves the softness of the zucchini. We loved it! My husband and I both got the fish and chips for our entrees. It was a unique take on the classic dish because this fried fish was halibut, not cod or haddock like you usually see. The fish was more dense and less flaky. Just like the fried zucchini, we were impressed with the batter and how they fried the fish. It was not too thick or greasy, it was just the right amount to go with the juicy halibut inside. Even the fries were great! We skipped on dessert this time but definitely want to try the hula pie next time, we were intrigued by the macadamia nut ice cream. We had such a great experience here! The food was delicious, everything came out quickly with only a short wait, and staff were friendly. The best part of all was the lake view! You can't beat the view here, it takes your breath away for the entire meal. Not many places can be better than this on a warm sunny day! They have different deals and events depending on the day of the week, including some nights with live music. We will definitely be coming back again! read more

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Wonderful lake ambiance, prompt service for drinks. Consistent. Great place to see Lake Tahoe and chill. read more

Sunnyside - Lake Tahoe - New American Near Me - Tahoe City, California

Ambiance is world class, food and drinks are excellent, and our server, Ashley, was like having a a friend to spend time with at dinner.

We had a great dining experience! Our food was delicious. Our server, Madison, was adorable and delightful. The setting on the patio was the best on the lake. read more

Service was absolutely terrible. I ordered a drink. They did not have the alcohol that I asked for brought me something else didn't tell me. It was a lot more expensive. We ordered guacamole. The chips were burnt. We ordered calamari, and it was also burnt. We will not be back too bad because this was one of our favorite places to come. The fantastic thing is, of course the view, but they need to step up their game. read more

5 stars for the vibes and views, 3 stars for the food evens out to a solid 4. The ambience here is great, with a location right on the water overlooking the lake, live music, cute string lights, and a nice cabin atmosphere. Honestly an ideal dinner location in Lake Tahoe! The food was just ok I would say - my husband got the fish n chips which were very average and I got the salmon rice bowl which was good but also just kind of okay. Despite the average food, I'd still come back for a good time! read more

Not everyone will agree with this review. It seems like people have had some spotty experiences here. Here are my thoughts. Sunnyside has one of the best locations on Lake Tahoe. The view is spectacular. The spaces are slightly dated and a little worn. Look at the view... Expect, as always, you are paying for the view. Service. The operation is part of the Dukes chain. However, it still has the same local feel. The servers are the usual young adults trying to make a life or a season in Tahoe. That said, they are energetic and responsive. I do think the food takes a bit longer to come out but look at the view. Some people not happy about the food. My advice, keep it simple. The Burger was great. Come Monday as they have a burger and beer combo read more

We had an early dinner at Sunnyside yesterday. On the entry sign into the restaurant, it stated "Burger and beer Monday" as did the menu. We ordered it! The server told us it was only for inside bar service and not for deck service. We ordered our meal and waited almost 30 minutes for our burgers. Why something is publicized and not delivered is concerning. Let's hope the new owner can fix this! Disappointed. read more

Our server was terrific. The zucchini sticks were as good as I had them 20 years ago. Order them and enjoy. Celebrated my Mom's Birthday. The restaurant made her feel so special. Highly recommended read more

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I went to Sunnyside with a group of 5 friends and my 1 year old daughter on Sunday of Labor Day weekend. We made a reservation that morning for lunch outside. Everyone was obsessed with the apps and drinks. We had great things to say about all of our meals, too. Our server was super sweet and attentive. This wasn't my first experience, and I'll be coming back often. read more

I'll start by saying this place has amazing lake views from the western shore of Lake Tahoe. I highly suggest making reservations or get ready to wait a very, very long time! We made reservations on OpenTable and arrived at the restaurant 20 minutes early. Thank goodness as it took us 15 minutes to find parking and 5 minutes to walk back. Leave time before your reservation to find parking...! Once inside, there's a line you must hop into to let the hostess know you're there and have a reservation. Thank goodness for the 15 minute grace period...! So now we're seated and what an epic view...! The servers are very busy and over-tasked so getting initial drinks, including water may take 15-20 minutes. Be ready to order. Trust me. Don't try to order drinks, then apps, then mains... go for it now because you might not see the server for a very long time...! Just get 'er done! Seize the moment! So we all split the calamari meh. Definitely had better. The Chowder was amazing! The burger and hula pie were also wonderful. All in all, we were here making our way around the lake and showing friends from out of the area around. I guess I'd consider going here again, but would maybe do it off season. Garwood's and Riva Grill are better suited to quickly serve the throngs of tourists during peak season; they're just further away from the west shore. I was happy with my meal, as were our guests. I don't fault our over-tasked server one bit. The place was packed!!! Maybe over-packed for what they can handle...! read more

Sunnyside - Seafood Chowder - New American Near Me - Tahoe City, California

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I'm going to be honest this place was not good at all. If I could give zero stars I would. Small menu, food was so bland not good at all seriously. We paid $90 for terrible food was not happy. We had fish tacos, lobster and fish and chips. None of it was good. Service was nice and so was the view that was it! read more