Thanksgiving in Lake Tahoe is a time to give thanks, enjoy the crisp mountain air, and indulge in a feast that’ll make you loosen your belt a notch or two. We’ve rounded up the 10 best Thanksgiving dinner spots around Lake Tahoe that’ll leave you craving leftovers for weeks. Grab your fork and let’s dive in!
1. Lone Eagle Grille (Incline Village, NV)
Address: 111 Country Club Dr, Incline Village, NV 89451
Link: Lone Eagle Grille
Feast like royalty at the Lone Eagle Grille, where Thanksgiving means exquisite lakeside dining and turkey that’s juicier than your aunt’s gossip.
2. Riva Grill (South Lake Tahoe, CA)
Address: 900 Ski Run Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Link: Riva Grill
Gobble up stunning lake views and a Thanksgiving spread at Riva Grill that’s more tempting than that extra slice of pie you’ll promise not to eat (but totally will).
3. Jake’s On The Lake (Tahoe City, CA)
Address: 780 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145
Link: Jake’s On The Lake
Jake’s is the place where turkey meets Tahoe, offering a delectable Thanksgiving menu that’ll have you redefining “food coma.”
4. Granlibakken Tahoe (Tahoe City, CA)
Address: 725 Granlibakken Rd, Tahoe City, CA 96145
Link: Granlibakken Tahoe
Get your stretchy pants ready because Granlibakken’s Thanksgiving buffet is a marathon of mouthwatering dishes. We won’t judge if you go back for seconds... or thirds.
5. Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge (Tahoe City, CA)
Address: 1850 W Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145
Link: Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge
Sunnyside’s Thanksgiving celebration is as warm and comforting as your grandma’s embrace, but with a lakeside view that your grandma can’t provide.
6. The Blue Agave (South Lake Tahoe, CA)
Address: 4254 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Link: The Blue Agave
For those craving a south-of-the-border twist on Thanksgiving, The Blue Agave serves up a fiesta of flavors that’ll make you say, “Gracias.”
7. West Shore Café (Homewood, CA)
Address: 5160 W Lake Blvd, Homewood, CA 96141
Link: West Shore Café
West Shore Café’s Thanksgiving dinner is like a warm hug from Mother Nature herself, complete with stunning lakefront views.
8. The Fresh Ketch (South Lake Tahoe, CA)
Address: 2435 Venice Dr E, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Link: The Fresh Ketch
If seafood is your jam, The Fresh Ketch offers a Thanksgiving menu that’ll have you saying, “Pass the crab legs, please!”
9. Gar Woods Grill & Pier (Carnelian Bay, CA)
Address: 5000 N Lake Blvd, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
Link: Gar Woods Grill & Pier
Gar Woods knows how to serve up Thanksgiving with a side of “wow” – both in their cuisine and their scenic lakeside setting.
10. Fire + Ice Grill and Bar (South Lake Tahoe, CA)
Address: 4100 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Link: Fire + Ice Grill and Bar
Fire + Ice invites you to unleash your inner chef on Thanksgiving with their build-your-own plate extravaganza. Warning: you might create a masterpiece!
Now that you’ve got the scoop on Lake Tahoe’s Thanksgiving hotspots, all that’s left to do is book your reservation, don your stretchy pants, and prepare for a feast that’ll leave you thankful for seconds (and leftovers). Enjoy, and don’t forget to save room for pie!
