Stopped at this place for lunch Great atmosphere Good food Reasonable prices Large portions Excellent staff read more

We stopped by Zephyr Cove for breakfast and, at first, the experience was fine. They were out of blueberries and several other menu items we requested, which was disappointing, but the food itself was decent. The real problems started when it came time to pay. We were given our bill and placed our credit card down. One server took the card, processed the payment, and returned it for us to sign. A short time later, another employee approached and asked for my husband's card again, claiming the payment hadn't gone through. Later, when I checked our credit card account, the charge appeared twice. We were assured the duplicate charge would be removed, but it still hasn't been, so we'll now have to spend time contacting the restaurant to resolve it. Unfortunately, things got even worse after breakfast. After spending more than $100, we stepped outside, grabbed our sunglasses from the car, and planned to take a quick five-minute walk to look at a boat by the lake. As I was putting things away in the car, a golf cart came speeding toward me and stopped abruptly, nearly hitting me. The driver immediately began yelling that we needed to move our car because we were not restaurant customers. I explained that we had literally just finished breakfast there and had spent over $100. His response was, "We don't care, you need to get your car out of here." I told him there was no reason to drive a golf cart at me or speak to me that way. A simple, polite conversation would have been sufficient. At that point, my husband and I decided to leave. Between the duplicate charge and the aggressive, disrespectful treatment afterward, it turned what had been a decent breakfast into a terrible experience. We will not be returning and cannot recommend Zephyr Cove based on our experience. read more

Zach was the lone wolf & had his hands full but handled everything well! Two other employees did nothing. A guy name George walked in & helped out which was wonderful helping him out! We ordered a quick snack before our cruise to Emerald Bay. Mozzarella Sticks 5/5 sauce 0 but it went so well w/ our Crab Soup & our Tomato Soup w/ Garlic Bread. Pepsi was flat. read more

The ambiance and food are unbeatable! HOWEVER... upon being seated by a sweet, young girl named Valentina, a large bald man named Vicente came out to yell at her for seating us because he'd told her not to seat anyone for 10 minutes, and when she said, "ok" he continued to reprimand her VERY loudly in front of all the customers throughout our entire time there! It ruined the ambiance. I almost felt guilty for being there. I've never felt so unwelcome in any establishment or so badly for a hostess in my life! He has no business being in management. If you need to talk to your staff, do it quietly and not in front of customers. read more

Zephyr Cove Restaurant - The view from our table - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Zephyr Cove, Nevada

Great food with fresh ingredients. The service is wonderful. We love the atmosphere over looking the lake.

Horrible rude server. He was very extremely rushed, walked away while we were ordering. Then had snarky comments. No thanks.

We stopped in after hiking Cave Tunnel Rock on Thursday. We were ready for lunch but they were still serving breakfast. We waited a bit and took our lunch order early. Thanks!! Enjoyed a tasty Blue cheese burger with fruits. Love the rustic log cabin ambiance. After lunch, we took a quick stroll along the narrow beach - water level was pretty high. read more

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Escaping the crowd in Stateline, we were on the lookout for a lunch spot. Zephyr Cove filled the bill. Quiet, quaint dining area with old-school ambiance. - Reuben: solid example of the breed - Potato salad: a little bland Only negative were the chairs: painful to sit in for any length of time. read more

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Super slow and not friendly...waiting for 15 minutes with no one acknowlegde you... not even giving you a menu. Maybe because there s no other establishment nearby. read more

We came right when they opened as i was concerned of busy parking. It was 8am and we were one of the first batch of customers. At 9am more diners came mostly families. There's 2 sides to park and it can accommodate about 8 cars. Come early as it can get packed! There's also $12 all day parking by MS Dixie if you are staying for the day and it's just a few meter walk away from this restaurant. Place was clean and bright. Lovely and naturally lit cabin. The young man greeted us nicely and an older heavy set dude was not as friendly but not too bad, though not as nice as the younger waiters. He just needed to maybe smile and relax and not hurry up. People are there to relax, let them! Food was great--nothing extraordinary, menu is simple and straightforward. Service was fast and we headed out to take our Tahoe walks just like any other weekend. It is a great place to be in when you are around Tahoe area. For the price of 2 people, we paid about $ $60 including the tax. Pricey but it's touristed area and a lovely summers day! Go out and have fun! read more

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Nice location by the beach. Good food and great service! I will ask for my sandwich bread to be lightly toasted next time. A little too crunchy for my liking. read more

Great location, cute cozy style restaurant but lacking food! We went on Thanksgiving night, we got there at 5pm. Lots of families but not packed. We had made a reservation a few days before. We are not quite Thanksgiving food fans so we opted to eat out. It was me and my sister and my nephew so not a big party. Upon an entry, the host sat down, gave my nephew, a coloring page and Kids menu. We were not given a menu. We just sat there. And sat there. We noticed that the waitress was pretty much working alone besides someone dropping off food. It would've been better if the hostess handed out menus.. By the time the waitress came to us She asked us if we wanted Thanksgiving meal. We did not know what was on it or other choices. She then got us a menu. Leaving us to review the menu for another 10 minutes. We ordered hot cocoa, as it was really cold outside. The hot cocoa was not hot very lukewarm if you call it that. My nephew liked his grilled cheese and fries. My classic burger was so so the fries were great My sister's French dip was also so so We would probably only return if we went out to drinks for a nice view. The view is amazing if you get a seat by the window. read more

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I have lived in north Tahoe for over 8 years. I kept driving by Zephyr Cove Restaurant every time I went to SLT. I know it's a tourist stop but I finally decided to stop and check it out. It's a cozy historic restaurant with great views. I sat at the bar and the friendly bartender gave me a menu and took my order quickly. I ordered the Three-Tiered Club sandwich. It was sourdough bread cut in half and had substantial amount of turkey, ham and bacon. I also ordered a cup of French Onion au Gratin. It was a small but it was full of onion slices and tasted quite good. I will try to come back and try their breakfast. read more

Zephyr Cove Restaurant - Three-Tiered Club with a cup of French Onion au Gratin soup and an ice tea. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Zephyr Cove, Nevada

Great Food and priced right too! We were on our way to the Old Dominion concert at Harvey's Outdoor Arena and the food hit the spot! read more

Most beautiful view you could ask for and the restaurant or servers care! Took 30 min to get and drink and good luck with getting dinner.....and once we got dinner, they stopped serving alcohol because they closed since it took so long to make the food.....negative star read more

I've been coming to Zephyr Cove restaurant for 10 years or so and was surprised i hadn't already done a review. Super cozy log cabin feel to the place because its a historic building from the mid 1800's. Beautiful rustic original hardwood floors throughout and wood accents everywhere. If you are lucky you might get a table by the fireplace !! I highly recommend for breakfast lunch or dinner if you are staying in South Lake Tahoe/ Stateline area because it's quiet and cozy and typically no wait for a table, especially when compared to any stateline or Heavenly village restaurants. So if you want to get away from the chaos of stateline and have a lovely meal in a historic building, try Zephyr Cove and thank me later! If you sit in the northwest corner or outside on the deck you get beautiful lake views. All the breakfast offerings are great, i've honestly never had a bad meal so i'd recommend everything! Cute little gift shop on the way out too! My wife and always used to eat breakfast at Red Hut in Tahoe but Zephyr Cove is waaay better food, atmosphere and scenery. read more

Zephyr Cove Restaurant - Bacon, Eggs and killer french toast! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Zephyr Cove, Nevada

My family went here for breakfast today for the first time in about 20 years. When we lived in Lake Tahoe, the Lodge was one of our go to restaurants especially for breakfast. The food did not disappoint! Same great food that we always enjoyed years ago. My husband got the veggie omelette which came with hash browns and toast. My daughter got two Zephyr specials and split it amongst herself and 3 children that eat like grown men. It came with 2 pancakes, 2 bacon , 2 sausage and 2 eggs. My granddaughter got the biscuits and gravy and loved it. I am giving the 4 star rating for the delicious food. If I were to rate the service, I would give it a 2 at best! Our waiter was extremely rude and totally lacked any personality for being in the hospitality business. read more

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Breakfast was great. I had the classic breakfast with French toast and everything was wonderful I particularly enjoyed the coffee mugs. They held a lot of coffee and coffee stayed hot. Ambience amazing with a beautiful view Service was spectacular waiter and assistant did an amazing job making us feel extra special I ordered a side of fries and they were amazing The environment was very homey feeling and comfortable. It's a definite must visit location. Took a walk on the beach after breakfast and the weather was perfect read more

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The food was good, but the fact that they won't accept cash takes away from that. Pushing a cashless society agenda is not very Nevada of them. Would love to go back one day if they change!! Till then, hope this bit of information helps you decide what kind of businesses to support! read more

A true GEM hidden in plain sight. We were looking for a nice, simple dinner and found Zephyr Cove Restaurant after several local South Lake Tahoe residents recommended it. Yes, it looks like a tourist-trap. It's part of a "resort" that offers lakefront cabins, rentals and an attached general store. Service - friendly and quick Ambiance - dripping with camp-vibe including the log cabin interior and furnishings. Lakefront view - WOW. If weather permits I would definitely suggest sitting on the lanai. But the star was the food, Excellent! I am quite the fan of crab cakes - and theirs was a real winner! Nothing fancy, but we could really taste the crab. For dinner we opted for the namesake Zephyr Steak Sandwich and the French Dip Sandwich. Both were built on roasted ribeye - so beefy and unctuous. Do NOT forget to order extra au jus for the French Dip - it was out of control-not just beef stock. Home-made apple pie ala mode with a great cup of brewed Starbucks coffee ended a very pleasurable meal. We may stop off on ouir way back to Reno airport. read more

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Cute little spot. Prices are what you'd expect for a place primarily relying on tourism. We sat outside and had a great view of Lake Tahoe. Our waitress was friendly and attentive, no complaints there. We got our food and drinks relatively promptly, but it did seem to take a bit long considering it wasn't very busy. Or maybe we were just very hungry! The sides were not great. Both the fries and potato salad were on the bland side. The chicken sandwich itself was very tasty. The chicken was moist in the center but also had a bit of a char. The tomatoes very fresh and flavorful. The chipotle mayo had the right amount of kick and portion. We both loved our drinks! The restaurant is right off the mai road, so there is some traffic noise if you sit outside but it's worth it for the view. read more

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Service was terrible, short staffed. I was extremely patient it took forever, no problem. When asked how my burger was, I said it was extremely overcooked and I was told I'll tell chef. No effort to make anything right. read more

Zephyr Cove Restaurant - Blue cheese burger with Cajun fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Zephyr Cove, Nevada

2nd year in a row for a week stay during the first week of October. We had space 188 and 189. They were both full hook up sites with water, 30a electric and sewer connection. Farthest back before you get to the tent camping sites. Backing in our 24ft travel trailer was easy for both sites. The sites are far from level and had to stack our leveling legos 3 high on one side. The staff here was super friendly when we checked in, the beach is right across the highway but they charge for parking ($12 a day) seems if we are staying at the zephyr cove campgrounds, the vehicle access to the beach should be included. The only reason we drove there is to launch our kayak from the far side of the beach. Dogs are allowed only at the far end. We saw an awesome aurora boreales from that beach!! read more

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This is a great breakfast spot! Twelve of us ate breakfast before the noon M.S. Dixie cruise. The dining room is classic old Tahoe, with lots of wood and a large fireplace. The food was tasty; large portions and coffee was fresh. The bar was available, too, for those who may like a mimosa or toddy. The staff is friendly and they help each other. I look forward to a return visit. read more

We stopped in for drinks on a slow afternoon and came back the next morning for breakfast. The drinks were great and the location is hard to beat, especially since there aren't a ton of options in the area. The food was just okay, and the service left a lot to be desired--it felt like the staff didn't really want to wait on us. A little more friendliness would go a long way here read more

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Service was terrible. Asked for waters , got it 10 minutes later. Ordered food got coffee had to ask for sugar. Food came had to ask for jelly. Food was just ok! Had to ask for refill of coffee! We were here last year and the service and food were great. Won't be back this year. We are in Tahoe for a week every year and usually go to Zephyr cove restaurant a few times every week. Not this time! read more

Zepher Cove Restaurant is a beautiful place that brings back memories of when I camped across the street at the Zephyr Cove Resort with my Mom, my trailer and my daughter who was then 4, she is now 23. We would watch the MS Dixy dock at the Zephyr Cove pier and shop in the gift shop which I did today. I came by myself and sat out on their deck overlooking the pine trees and Lake Tahoe. I had an amazing server named Ashlan, and I ordered a beautiful salad and a French Dip to die for! This was a Five Star meal with outstanding customer service. Thank you Ashlan, great service and a kind vibe. Also many thanks to Tyler in the beautiful gift shop. You have a warm smile. I loved all the gifts I bought today. I hope to see you all again soon! Julie A read more

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Zephyr Cove Restaurant is a cozy little spot near the lake. It isn't lakeside per se but is walking distance. We missed breakfast so we had to choose from a pretty limited lunch menu. I got the grilled cheese and a cup of tomato basil soup. The latter was so salty I could barely eat it. The grilled cheese was pretty tasty but I had to take the bacon out - too much salt in this meal. My partner and I also got some nice hot toddies to warm us up. Our server was nice but the place seemed understaffed. We fortunately came before a big lunch rush and I noticed that many tables had to wait awhile for their food. read more

Zephyr Cove Restaurant - Hot toddy in a cute mug - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Zephyr Cove, Nevada

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Quaint restaurant with friendly service and decent food. It's nice to not have to wait to be seated (unlike Driftwood) which usually has a wait. read more

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This place is so cute and you can see the lake from the outdoor patio. Parking is limited and only for 90 mins, but luckily there were plenty of spots when we came. The food is good, but the views are better. The best part of the meal was definitely the salad! Service was slow and we would have to flag down our waiter for everything. It wasn't that busy, but they were nice and quick once we got their attention. read more

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I have been here for breakfast and for dinner, and I came here for drinks as well. I have been served well, but it does take a little bit of communication to get there. They hire foreign exchange students to help so be patient. It is nice to eat dinner outside, alfresco. I had an excellent French onion soup, we had fish and chips, and we had shrimp pasta. I recommend this place. read more

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Sunday morning brunch and only 1 waiter, and he had a a big party of 20 people. Thankfully Jesus the busser was very attentive and he provided drinks and menus until we were offered food. The food was Nahhh nothing special, not special in flavor or presentation.... Not worth the price. read more

That was some of the worst service I've ever experienced.....waitress totally ignored me, staff is very unprepared

Food was decent, workers were very very very nice to me and my family. And the food was not that expensive for all four of us. But in my sons food there was 2 pieces of hair in it. Overall it was pretty good but it could be a lot better. 3 read more

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Came back to bring out of town guests for lunch on the lake. I parked and got a parking pass, went inside and ordered food. My guests asked to eat at the beach; I expected it to be less than 15 mins. and the parking attendant rudely made us leave the parking lot, even with food in hand. We weren't there for the beach, weren't dressed for the beach, but thought we'd eat at the water. She was incredibly rude. There are a lot better restaurants on this lake, and I'll give them my money in the future. read more

Zephyr Cove Restaurant - Nice shaded patio with a view of Tahoe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Zephyr Cove, Nevada

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The vibes were off the charts. As a Christmas lover, I loved the music, decorations, and warm lighting! The gift shop connected to the restaurant had amazing snacks and items. The food was great, but there was a small menu. The service was amazing, and there were many kind waiters and waitresses. read more

We were exploring the sites and sounds around South Lake Tahoe and happened upon this restaurant. Our server David was the absolute best! There was a nip in the air so the fireplace in the center of the dining room made the environment nice and cozy. We ordered the calamari and crab bisque for starters and the fish and chips for our entrees - all of which were delicious! The food was great but it was the iced tea with David's signature simple syrup that took this review to five stars!!! I didn't take a picture of it because I was too busy ordering 2 cups to go!!! I highly recommend this spot if you're ever in the area! read more

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Came in with all the volleyball moms while our volleyball team did beach conditioning. The food is ALWAYS amazing. The service not so much these days. Sat ourselves, took 13 minutes to be acknowledged. The server (Ariana). acted like it was a nuisance to wait on us. Asked for drinks, never brought them. Had to ask another server for our drinks now going on over 20+ minutes. Only two other tables of two tops so it was not busy by the least. No smile, no personality, act like you want to be here. Need better training. This is a gem in our beautiful town. Don't treat us like we are tourists. Although, we continue to come back and support our favorite beach spot. read more

Had dinner - fish & chips, French dip, and chicken. Everything tasted great and the service was excellent, Very cozy and nice views.

We've driven by this place for over 20 years, and today we finally decided to stop in. Objectively speaking, the location and building have a quaint, nostalgic charm. If you're looking to dine with a view of the Lake, this is not the place. The service was mediocre. The menu was a letdown with limited options, and the prices were shockingly high for what was delivered. We ordered the fish and chips ($42 for 2 people), which turned out to be a big disappointment-- the fish were straight out of the freezer with no flavor. The fries were awful. All in all, not the experience we were hoping for... Very sad. read more

Zephyr Cove Restaurant - Fish and chips - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Zephyr Cove, Nevada