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?!

We've seen this place a couple of times but never stopped. Im glad we did!!! It is near the trail…read moreto Monkey Rock. There is free parking if you eat in the restaurant. We placed our order at the counter and our food was brought to our table. There is a self serve beverage station-coffee, water, and soda. Also condiments. We all ordered different items and weren't disappointed. The portions were generous and the meals delicious. If it were a little warmer the patio would have been a great place to eat. The views are beautiful.

Pretty good day to visit the Monkey Trailhead so decided to have lunch at the Tunnel Creek Cafe…read more The line was long but service was pretty fast. The lady in the counter was systematic and knows what she's doing. The staff also answers questions and accommodating. Food was delicious, i had turkey pesto sandwich, pretty much like my fave Costco pesto turkey. I also had cranberry juice. The Cartwright hamburger was so-so. Not impressed really but for a tourist area , the prices are great and the place looks very nice.

What a beautiful spot to have a relaxing lunch, with an amazing view of the mountains. Open to…read moremembers of Tahoe Mountain Club and their guests only. You can even take off your ski boots, and they have complimentary slippers to wear! It was a beautiful day, so sat out on the patio, but they have a lovely fireplace inside, too. Between the three of us, we ordered the roasted beet and burrata salad, which was excellent, the burger, and the brisket grilled cheese, with fries, and both were really good. Great service (thanks Mishon and Walter - you're the best!) craft cocktails are delicious too - favorite was the Why Not - tequila, pineapple juice, mint, cilantro, lime and Tajin rim, and the To The Rapids - mezcal, grapefruit, honey and zesty lime. We're coming back for lunch tomorrow.

Went here for lunch yesterday. The pizzas were great and the location at the top of Zephyr Express…read moreis awesome. We weren't even skiing and took the gondola up to have lunch here. Good food whether skiing or not.

Food is good. We had Bistro Burger,Salmon Sandwich, Kobe beef burger, all are tasty. The chicken…read morewings is a little bit tough. The restaurant is very close to the ticketing office and rental. Easy get there from the lift chair and tram station.

Overall good food. Everyone was happy with their meal. We…read morestarted off with the poke nachos ( they call it a tuna town which it wasn't) . They were on fried wontons- very good . Would order it again. Had the thai soup with shrimp- the shrimp were grilled perfectly ( they were juicy and tender , yet flavorful) the broth was a little on the thin flavorless side which is such an easy fix - just use more coconut milk. The noodles were a little hard to eat with the soup- didn't know whether to use a fork or spoon or both. The salmon with cheesy grits - the grits were delicious but the salmon seemed a-little mealy vs flaky . Maybe it wasn't very fresh but overall the dish was tasty and all the elements worked well together.

14 cars from our club took a roughly 2-hour-drive to Jake's On The Lake last week. (Make sure you…read morecheck ahead since their days and hours vary) We had requested seating in advance on the lower patio and there was just enough room to accomodate all of us. The view is spectacular! Our waitress (Sam) was very helpful and got our beverages started out quickly. I ordered the Fish Tacos. They arrived with some tortilla chips and chunky salsa. They were delicious! One of the people at our table ordered what can only be described as a "slab" of ice cream covered in chocolate. Sam brought out 5 spoons since it was big enough so that all 5 of us could easily share it. It was the perfect way to finish off our little day trip to Tahoe City.

Forgettable fish tacos, mediocre at best service in a stuffy bar area that has no A/C. You don't…read moreget a second chance to make a first impression and Jake's was disappointing. I saw their beautiful deck overlooking the marina while on a walk, and thought it looked like a perfect way to end a long day on the lake with my wife and her best friend and my Dad. I was excited to sit on the deck and soak up the great lake scenery we'd been enjoying all day but was informed that if you want to sit outside you have to order off their dinner menu, and if you wanted to order off the bar menu , you could only sit inside. Bar menu had burgers salads, fish tacos that sounded better after an 85 degree lake day, didn't really feel like steak and baked potato or pork chops etc so we sat inside. The bar area was very stuffy, no air flow, so instead of enjoying the beautiful deck area at 1/3 capacity we fanned ourselves with our menus waiting for our mediocre food. Sitting outside would automatically elevate your evening at Jake's so the management is only hurting themselves by not packing that deck and improving the dining experience for all their customers...... even those who don't want your higher priced dinner options. It felt like a greedy move and for me a sign of restaurant that is struggling , great restaurants want a 5 star experience for all customers, weather they are having drinks and apps or steak and lobster. It makes sense now that when we left and walked along the water toward commons beach that the other 2 lakeside restaurants were packed and Jake's was 1/2 empty for dinner on friday night! It sure seems to me that packing that deck every night is good optics for passers by and would only earn Jake's more business , I think they are stepping over dollars to pick dimes. The temperature and humidity inside was unpleasant , the food was meh and it left a bad taste in my mouth both literally and figuratively. The fish tacos had no flavor at all, didn't come with salsa or sour cream or hot sauce or guacamole , I took one bite and got up to get some cholula hot sauce. The fish was ok, the tacos had a bland pico de gallo and some cabbage, the tortillas felt like they were just pulled out of the package and stuffed and there was no love put into them and the flavors were non existent. I was going to give 2 stars but i really don't have anything good to say about Jake's so I think they've earned 1 star and I definitely will not be going back. The tacos at the Bridgetender ( just down the road) are waaayy better especially the fish and carnitas , the lake view at Jake's isn't good enough to make up for meh food and not being able to sit outside unless is a weak business move !! Good luck turning it around , as far as location , Jake's has tons of potential and the inside of the restaurant has beautiful wood everywhere and kinda feels like you are on a boat ....... but the proof is in the pudding and the pudding was not good! Glad I didnt pay up to sit outside if their bar menu dishes are that weak , I wouldn't want to try their 60$ steak dinner.

This was a top 10 burger for me. I love the simplicity of just meat, bun, cheese, and onions. It…read morewas seasoned to perfection and it came out rather quickly and it was hot. The guy on the grill was so nice and you could tell he really enjoyed what he does. I really appreciated that about him. I wish I would've been hungrier because I really wanted a milkshake. Must stop place on the west side of the lake.

This burger was simply awesome. Juicy, flavorful, and hit the spot. Great sauce too. And the guy at…read morethe counter was super nice, even while having to deal with a pretty drunk Fourth of July crowd. There's nice stools to sit on or it's perfect to-go.

We had breakfast here - full buffet. The options were good and mostly fresh (sometimes pastries…read morewere a bit stale, maybe our late morning breakfast). Cereal bar, porridge station, dumplings, pastries. There were 4 hot items: fried rice, bacon, potatoes, waffles/pancakes. There's also an omelette station. Overall pretty decent, food tasted pretty average, but good selection. Service was net neutral for us. One day we had a great server who was very attentive, and the next day we had someone who didn't seem like they wanted to be there. Came by to get us drinks once and the next time was to ask if we were ready for the bill. The restaurant itself has great views situated at the corner of a building. Try to get seated next to the window.

Solid buffet in Tahoe for the value…read more Omelette bar that also do sandwiches. They have pancakes and waffles to order as well. Bagels, bread, pastries galore! Solid selection of breakfast foods, but limited on fruit and we pulled a peach that had mold on it .... When we told one of the servers he just said okay and didn't grab the rest of the peaches or anything ... that was off putting and why they only get a 4. Nice views if you get sat by the window.

KT Base Bar has become my go-to for a lunch break. It's veryyy popular so finding an outdoor table…read moreand can be challenging, but it's totally worth it. The view of the mountain is beautiful, there's a huge fire pit in the middle, and the vibes are pretty great. The only downside was that there was no music playing - really would've added to the ambiance. My friend and I went inside first to grab food at OH! Burger. We both chose the OH! Burger Classic, and I got mine on a gluten free bun (not amazing but we love a GF option). Then we went to the outdoor bar for some drinks. If you're a Bloody Mary lover, I highly recommend getting one here - they're loaded with olives, pickles, a cheese cube, etc. and taste fantastic. My Mountain Mule was pretty good too (very refreshing). Would return!

The vibe is very DJ dependent, but drink lines are reasonable. This is our go-to for a great 2-3…read morehour apres ski hang.