Squaw Valley and the surrounding North Lake Tahoe region boast an astounding array of culinary and dining experiences. With more than 167 restaurants and cafes to choose from in the Lake Tahoe area, it’s difficult to decide where to tantalize your taste buds. From simple and inexpensive to award-winning fine dining, all palates and passions can be satisfied. Here are a few of our favorite eateries.

 

Squaw Valley Favorites

Graham’s of Squaw Valley -Serves country cuisine from Italy, France and Spain. Dinner - 1650 Squaw Valley Road. (530) 581-0454.

Plump Jack Café - Mediterranean fine dining and nice views. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. At Squaw Valley Inn next to the Cable Car Building. (530) 583-1576.

Headwall Café - Homebaked breads, pastries, sandwiches, deli, and coffee. Cable Car Building, Squaw Valley. Breakfast and Lunch. Squaw Valley Resort Mall. Lunch. Winter and Summer only. (530) 581-3251/(530) 583-7673.

Le Chamois - Casual Dining. Pizza, sandwiches, beer and wine. Squaw Valley Ski Resort Mall. Lunch & Dinner. The best après ski in the area! (530) 583-4505.

Auld Dubliner - An authentic Irish Pub straight from Ireland. This Irish Pub was built in Ireland, then dismantled, shipped over and reassembled. The Auld Dubliner offers the best in contemporary Irish cuisine as well as traditional favorites. 530-584-6041

Fireside Pizza Co. - Gourmet pizza made with a sourdough crust and farm-fresh toppings. Other Italian favorites and staples will round out the menu 530-584-6150

Blue Coyote brings a welcoming dining experience for families and friends. Serving sandwiches, burgers, a bit of mexican and salads. 530-584-6080

Mamasake Sushi Bar will offer a wide selection of fresh hand rolls, sashimi, sushi and sake, “Eat Raw at Squaw!” will become a rallying cry for all who taste and experience chef/owner Elsa Corrigan’s culinary craft. 530-584-0110. [Top]

Tahoe City Favorites

• Christy Hill - California cuisine. Seasonal. Dinner. 115 Grove Street. (530) 583-8551.
• Wolfdale’s Cuisine Unique - East meets west from Asian to European. Dinner. 640 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-5700.
• Fiamma Cucina Rustica - Rustic Italian Trattoria with wood oven specialties. Lunch (summer) and Dinner. 521 North Lake Blvd. (530) 581-1416.
• Tahoe House Restaurant and Backerei - Fresh baked pastries and deli. Breakfast, Lunch. 625 West Lake Blvd. (530) 583-1377.
• Firesign Café - California country cuisine. The best breakfast ever! Breakfast, Lunch. 1785 West Lake Blvd. (530) 583-0871.
• Sunnyside Resort - Lakefront dining - fresh fish, steaks, pasta. Breakfast (summer), Lunch (summer), Dinner. 1850 West Lake Blvd. (530) 583-7200.
• Chamber’s Landing - Country cuisine from Italy, France and Germany. Dinner (summer). 6300 Chamber’s Lodge Road. (530) 525-7262. [Top]

Truckee Favorites

• Cottonwood at Hilltop - Summer outdoor dining, live music, and great views. Dinner. 10142 Rue Hilltop. (530) 587-5711
• Pacific Crest - Mediterranean, wood-burning oven, seafood. Lunch, Dinner. 10042 Commercial Row. (530) 587-2626.
• Pianeta - Rustic Italian, fresh homemade pasta. Dinner. 10096 Commercial Row. (530) 587-4694.
• Dragonfly - Classic California cuisine. Lunch, Dinner. 10118 Commercial Row (530) 587-0557.
• Moody's Bistro and Lounge -The place in Truckee for great food and atmosphere with soulful music and delectable Contemporary American cuisine. 10007 Bridge St., Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 587-8688
• Casa Baeza - Family style Mexican. Lunch, Dinner. 10004 Bridge Street. (530) 587-2161. [Top]