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!
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