Found this place by accident and so happy we did! After leaving Eagles Falls and with no cell service, we weren't sure what or if anything would be out there for us. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by a friendly hostess (who continued to check on us throughout our visit and politely answered our questions about the area). I tried the "special " drink which happened to be an aqua fresca with prosecco. For $17, I was happy to see the pour was of decent size and in a large wine glass. It was a refreshing drink and nicely balanced. We shared a Caesar salad (excellent!) and a Hot Hawaiian pizza (also very good). This was an excellent place to enjoy some good food, drinks and good company. read more

Spectacular pizza! Crust was incredibly light and altogether very tasty! We ordered the mushroom pizza and it was a beautiful blend of flavors, Octopus was good, but slightly confusing. I couldn't tell if I liked the sauce or not. Staff was super friendly and the environment was nice and chill. read more

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Gourmet to the Max Service by top notch professionals As soon as I heard the word "pizza" I was not prepared for the absolute 5 star menu! Gazpacho was amazing Poutine out of this world Ahi Tuna Crudo so fresh and light!! I also had a pizza...pig and the peach. Bomb! read more

Got to town with friends and had no reservations. Was really worried when it got to be dinner time and there were so many of us. After calling a few places and being told sorry, we stopped in here and miraculously they sat our party of 10 immediately. Thank god two tables cleared when we walked in. Drinks, appts and pizzas were all great! We enjoyed our dinner here and the service and staff were friendly and fast. Would definitely return when I'm in town next. read more

The Dog and Bear - Pizza Near Me - Tahoma, California

Dog & Bear has been a great addition to Tahoma for many years. When it replaced the old pizza place that was here before, it was such a welcome change. The food and service were noticeably better, and it became a reliable local spot that we've enjoyed coming back to year after year. Unfortunately, something seems to have changed recently. As of early fall 2026, many of the servers we'd known and seen here for years are gone, and there are a lot of new faces. The restaurant also seems noticeably understaffed. Service has become very slow, and on our recent visits the food hasn't been as good or consistent as it used to be. I'm writing this more out of disappointment than anything else because we've genuinely liked Dog & Bear for a long time and want to see it do well. Hopefully this is just a rough patch and they can get back to the food and service that made this such a great neighborhood spot. read more

Great food and nice selection of beers on tap. They carry some good stuff from Mammoth brewing. Friendly staff it's my neighborhood tavern, I'm always happy To go there if I can. read more

Dog and Bear is such a west shore gem! Don't be put off by the lack of reservations or the location next to the post office in a tiny corner of Tahoma. The food is legit! From the moment we walked in and were warmly greeted by several staff members, we knew this was someplace special. It's tiny and does fill up, especially in July, but we arrived a little early and had no trouble getting one of the last tables. I've seen other guests mention that it is a bit pricey, but the portions are huge and you will have leftovers! We shared the homemade pasta and the short ribs, and the bread pudding for dessert. Everything was amazing and inventive and showed the skill of the professionally trained chef, Jesse. Every staff member was warm and friendly and made us feel like family. Thank you, Dog and Bear! read more

The Dog and Bear - Short ribs (still bubbling from the broiler) and homemade pappardelle pasta with arugula pesto, asparagus, leeks and artichoke. - Pizza Near Me - Tahoma, California

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Short rib poutine? Pizza with peaches?? What? OMG SO GOOD. This place is a gem. There was a wait for a table and it was totally worth it.

Ate here twice in two weeks recently. Loved the very tentative and friendly female bartender. She helped me pick a red wine that I would enjoy drinking, and I did. My friend and I tried the Wedge salad and for pizzas we ordered The Local and Hot Hawaiian. Everything was delicious! Their ranch dressing is house made and so delicious I could drink it from a glass. Ok I wouldn't do that but it is that good. For dessert, the Warm Foccacia Bread Putting is a MUST. I enjoy sitting at the bar and catching up with other locals or chatting with the tourists. I'm looking forward to my next pizza craving in Tahoma because I know exactly where I'm headed! read more

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Pretty good pizza spot with quick takeout. The mushroom pizza was nice, loved the garlic confit. The side of pickles were tasty too! A family member picked up the food, so I can't speak to the ambience, but the food was fresh, made to order, and served in convenient containers to take back to our Airbnb. read more

The Dog and Bear - Mushroom pizza - Pizza Near Me - Tahoma, California

Decent takeout pizza but way too expensive - nearly $40 for a basic 12 inch pizza. Not that much better than a DiGiorno's frozen that is less than $10. Won't do it again, although place was crowded, so must be some good stuff there. read more

We originally came for the Ramen pop-up but they were sold out. That was a bummer however everything that we ate here was flavorful and delicious! Very friendly, attentive staff. A group of five of us came and split a bunch of items. The dessert was out of this world. I would go back for that alone! Love all the dog and bear decor very cute and quirky spot. My friends raved about the beer. read more

Dog and Bear is the kind of place you stumble into thinking you'll grab a quick bite, and then realize--halfway through your second drink--you've been roped into staying a while. And thank God for that. First off, let's talk about the beer. They've got this Frankenstein concoction--NewGlory pale ale cut with Mammoth Brewing Co.'s sour--that tastes like someone melted down a bag of sour gummy worms and decided it belonged in a pint glass. Sounds wrong, right? But it works. Sharp, tart, neon-bright--it wakes you up, kicks your palate in the teeth, and makes you remember that beer doesn't always have to play by the rules. Then there's the pizza. Mushroom pizza, to be precise. And because we're the kind of degenerates who always want more of the good stuff, we doubled down and added sausage. Earthy, savory, almost meaty in its richness--this wasn't just a pizza, it was a sermon on the beauty of this melody of mushrooms and meat. Service is excellent and we couldn't be more grateful for their help navigating this beautiful menu. It was the perfect spot to mark our one year of marriage-- fun, fresh, unexpected in the best ways, and full of flavor. Much like this last year... PS. Our dog Nala looks forward to your next upgrade- a dog friendly patio. PSS. Missed connections- I like your lobster sweater read more

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This year's review is about the same as the last. Third visit, one year apart. Accompanied by friends who live in the area. We arrived about 6:30PM on a Wednesday night in late July and there was a 30 minute wait. The place was packed with lots of people waiting outside. We bought a bottle of Dog & Bear Chardonnay for 3 and an IPA draft for one. We ordered 2 pizzas for the 4 of us and that was more than enough. The pizzas are excellent with lots of unusual toppings. Two of us split a house salad that was very good. Everything was 5 star except the high noise level. Wednesday is pizza night with a limited menu but we had not regrets. Service was excellent. read more

Management was arguing with and very condescending towards us when they saw our task trained service dog. I understand that many people try to pass their dogs off as service animals, but that doesn't mean you should rest people (who really need a service animal) any differently. Too bad I can't give zero stars. read more

Fun place. Always seem busy that must mean something. Eric to my pizza to go order. Very friendly. Sat a bar to have a couple glasses of wine while I waited. Watching this team work together was awesome. Everyone was pleasant and professional. Got pizzas back to house. 2 pepperoni and 1 Margarita. These were really good pies. There was 1 piece left, that was my breakfast the next morning. Place is clean and fun. I forgot to take pictures but our food looked like the other pizza pics. I do recommend this place. read more

What might make this place so fantastic is how incredibly unsuspecting it is, tucked off two-thirds of the way from South Lake to Tahoe City. It didn't appear on any of my restaurant searches when I was trip planning, but thankfully our friends had been there and recommended it for dinner. I took one look at the menu and knew a legit chef had crafted it. The menu is a serious work art and everything we had was delicious - truffle popcorn, deviled eggs, "The Local" pizza and octopus, plus we tried our friends' yellow fin crudo. Every dish was fresh with brilliant flavors and thoughtful ingredients. Our server was very attentive, as well. We didn't make room for dessert but I have no doubt they would've been tasty. The house ice cream today was lemon bar flavor, which sounded great. We'll be hard pressed, I think, to have a better meal during the rest of our visit to Tahoe! read more

The Dog and Bear - Octopus - Pizza Near Me - Tahoma, California

We randomly stumbled on this restaurant. Thank goodness we did. The service was very quick and efficient. We were seated and served pretty quickly . The food was very fresh and delicious. If you're in the mood for pizza I def recommend getting the truffle pizza. The smell, texture and the way the pizza was cooked was absolutely perfect. The truffle pizza will def leave a long lasting impression on us. My husband doesn't typically avoids anything with mushrooms but it was so delicious he helped me finish the whole pizza. We're currently visiting from Denver so we are a little Bummed that we won't be able to come back so easily. If you're in the area we def recommend stopping here. read more

The Dog and Bear - Pizza Near Me - Tahoma, California

Family friendly. Fancy or plain food. Pizza for kids. Something exotic for mom and dad.

Best pizza on the Lake. I always order the " locals pizza". The Cobb salad is very good. Good beers on tap.

Management, was an A$$. Came here with our task trained service dog. We experienced major discrimination from the white-male manager. He asked the correct questions, but questioned our responses, like her duties she trained for didn't meet his requirements of disability. I suggest training on what dogs fit into the ADA. This establishment is asking for a lawsuit. It was disappointing to see. We had mediocre service and food. Meanwhile our task trained service dog, accredited though ADi.org sat quietly at our feet waiting to help her human. Employees look like they are so unhappy and unwilling to help customers. They were trying too hard making the dishes too rich. There's minimal choices in the area, so they stay busy. I'd choose anywhere else. read more

5 million stars. Impeccable service - Scott 2 was so friendly and he has the best recommendations - if you don't know what you want make sure to just ask him what his favorite is because he is spot on. Duck wings - PERFECTION! That poutine should be outlawed for being too perfect. What made this simply the best was the service. Thank you for a wonderful meal! read more

Best pizza, salads, and the people working there are always so nice. I'll come in with the kids for an early dinner when we are in town and they are always so accommodating. The hot Hawaiian is absolutely my favorite. You really can't go wrong! Thanks for being such a great local neighborhood spot. read more

Place is a gem in South Lake Tahoe, after a day of boarding, since you can't find much like it. Def Bay Area prices and it's alright for what you get. Really paying for the cozy experience, but probably a little too expensive for what you get. Coppa pizza and affogato were the best things from everything we ordered. Mushroom pizza was ok but lacked flavor. Wedge salad was good but not sure it's worth $17, same with brussel sprouts for the portion. Owner served us and he was sweet! Beer options are many things you'd expect from your average tavern. Nice to have some choice tho. read more

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Good pizza, fun west shore vibe. Has a good selection of microbrews and tasty pizza flavors.

Love The Dog and The Bear! Awesome local tavern, acclaimed chef and kitchen and very attentive team. I feel welcomed every time I walk in the door. Can't wait to return soon for Thursday Oysters and Champagne! read more

Amazing food and service. We got the beef short rib poutine which was amazing, the meat was super tender and flavorful. We also got the truffle pizza, also fantastic. Really good local spot with a unique menu. Would recommend when you're in the Tahoe area. read more

The Dog and Bear - Menu April 2025 - Pizza Near Me - Tahoma, California

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*TAKEOUT REVIEW* After a day of boating on the lake, we wanted to do something simple for dinner, so we decided to do takeout pizzas from The Dog and Bear. We ordered 4 pizzas, a couple of cheese, carnivore, and a pepperoni. While the pizza was fine, there was nothing really stand out about anything we eat. It felt like it could've been a bit crispier and thinner. The cheese/pizza dough ratio was leaning more towards the dough and the sauce was on the sweeter side. It did what it needed to do though, and we were full afterwards. We got a cheese pizza with extra cheese, which was the move for me. The pizzas here start around $24 and goes up from there for the specialities. Definitely would try again but for dine-in so I can experience it fresh out of the oven. read more

I.m not really a pizza aficionado, but when I eat it I like good quality and interesting flavor. The Pig & Peach pizza at The Dog and Bear is probably my all-time favorite pizza now, though. We also had the wedge salad, which was better than average. A really nice wine selection, good beer on tap, friendly staff, and mellow atmosphere make this a great spot. read more

Amazing food, service, and atmosphere. Kudos to the chef and staff. Some of my favorites: the short rib poutine, the hamachi crudo, the lamb, the homemade ice cream. read more

Went to the Thursday night Happy Hour and started with six oysters. Best I've had in a long time. We ordered a farro salad which we should have sent back. It was salty and the greens were limp! Yuck. We followed up with the duck confit taco board which was original and very tasty. Waitress brought us a scoop of homemade pistachio ice cream to make up for the salty salad. It was fantastic! Cannot wait to go back! read more

I'm a 50 year Tahoma gal and have seen several restaurants come and go in our little West Shore berg: Burgers, Basque, Mexican, Steakhouse, Pizza... the first restaurant here that comes close to rivaling anything in the Bay Area is The Dog & Bear. EVERYTHING here is amazing. I can't afford to eat here every night I'm up at the cabin, but I would if I could. Nonetheless, I've tried several menu items, favorites of which are the Caesar Salad (anchovy bread crumbs!!) the Pig & Fig pizza, and the Confit Duck Leg. I have to mention that one of the most delicious items on the menu is the Sunchoke Bisque, but be forewarned: it may give you... how to put it gently... it may give you some air. And if you already deal with any issues in that regard, I advise avoiding sunchokes altogether. But I digress... There is quite a bit of seating at Dog & Bear, but the tables are always filled, so be prepared to wait a bit on the weekends. It's worth it! read more

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This place is terrific. It was ramen night when we first there and my wife got one of their pizzas; the pig and fig. The ramen was fantastic and enough for multiple meals. The pizza was absolutely terrific. Usually, i don't eat the crust and prefer the toppings. The crust on this pizza was very very good. The service was top notch, the interior is very nice, and they have a very good wine list. Give this place a shot and you'll be glad you did. ​ read more

This place is DELICIOUS! fantastic pizza with GF options for everything. Service has always been top notch. Draft beer list is awesome and plenty of wine available as well. Prices are reasonable for "craft" pizza. Must get the proscuitto pizza! read more

The Dog and Bear - Draft beer list 12/29/23 - Pizza Near Me - Tahoma, California

We've had a cabin in Tahoma for over 35 years and have been loyal patrons of Dog & Bear since they opened. We've always loved the great food and customer service. However, during our recent visit, we ordered a pizza and decided to have some wine. The manager mentioned there was a special for a bottle of wine for $25, so we ordered it. When the bill arrived, we were shocked to see a charge of $120 for the bottle of wine. The manager claimed he had said it was $25 per glass, which was never clearly communicated. I would never spend that kind of money on a bottle of wine at a pizza restaurant. We ordered a margherita pizza and what we believed to be a $25 bottle of wine and instead were left feeling misled and very disappointed. read more

A really good choice if you're in the Tahoma area! My family came here before arriving at our Airbnb to grab dinner and the pizzas were delicious. Good as leftovers too! It's interesting they don't accept online orders after a certain time, but I guess it's understandable since they might get busy at night. They weren't busy that night and the pizzas took about 20 mins so it wasn't too bad. We got a veggie pizza and a pizza for the kids. This place was really close to the Airbnb too! It's pretty small and the parking lot is small too so I would imagine it'd be hard to find parking sometimes if it got busy. Definitely would recommend if you're vacationing in the area :) read more

The Dog and Bear - Margherita and Veggie pizza - Pizza Near Me - Tahoma, California

Just wanted to update my review of this wonderful tavern in Tahoma! It really is a gem of a place. Super tastey revolving innovative menu, friendly and attentive staff, warm environment to enjoy after a day of adventures in LT. read more

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We go to Dog & Bear regularly and have always had great service delivered by friendly people. And the food is always reliably delicious. I especially like going in the off season because the patrons also enjoy each other's company. Can't wait to go back. read more

The Dog and Bear has taken over the old Angela's and reinvented the space. It is expanded and features a long bar and added seating. They still have pizza but they have a much more upscale menu. Linda got a pepperoni pizza and I got the sausage. Both were delicious. About 14" with a nice crisp crust and generous toppings. Eric ordered the scallops; he said they were by far the best he had ever had - and he has had his share. Eric was disappointed that the dish only had two scallops, he called it a nice appetizer. The owner made him a third and told him to let the server know how many he wanted on his next visit. Tonight was the first night of a new menu. They also have a good assortment of locally brewed beer. About 16 to 20 on tap. Dinner was about $30 each for the entree or per pizza. The place does get busy and loud as the evening goes on. We really enjoyed the food. read more

It's been awhile since I have been hunting for pizza spots. What better place than somewhere that invited a 12 year reunion (yes, haven't been to Tahoe in 12 years ZOMG). So I went pizza hunting, and the pizza pictures from The Dog and Bear were enough to convince me we had to try it. We got there around 7:45 PM, and we were seated immediately. The place has a really cool vibe and decor...I can't think of where it reminds me of but maybe sort of Napa-esque combined with Tahoe and a little SF thrown in. The menu is pretty small, but that was fine with me because I only had a mind for pizza. We decided to order the four cheese pizza because it had lemon-herb ricotta. I go crazy for ricotta on my pizza. The pizza was really good!! I loved the crust. It wasn't really like a Neapolitan style pizza with a light, bubbly crust but it was delicious. It was doughy with a little crunch and something kind of like cornmeal on the bottom that I couldn't place. Kind of like wood fired minus the Neapolitan. Just know that all these pizzas have a lot of cheese! Especially the four cheese. I noticed the others they were carrying out had more cheese than the typical Italian pizza. The lemon ricotta on the pizza was amazing!! The pizza overall was amazing too! This is a cool spot to visit with yummy pizza! read more

The Dog and Bear - 4 cheese pizza! A special lemon ricotta. - Pizza Near Me - Tahoma, California