River Grill

Tahoe City, CA · American restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Tahoe City
#6
of 32 restaurants
City Percentile
61%
rating percentile
Address
River Grill, 55 W Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145
Phone
(530) 581-2644
Website
www.rivergrilltahoe.com
Status
Open · Closes 9 PM

River Grill is a restaurant located in Tahoe City, CA. It is one of 32 restaurants listed in Tahoe City. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Tahoe City city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #6 of 32 restaurants in Tahoe City. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Friday5 PM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Jeremy Lawrence · Aug 2025

We came here on a Monday night and sat at the bar. Bartender recommended the lamb chops and they were 5/5. May be the best lamb chops I’ve ever had. Not that I have lamb a lot but there was really nothing left to be desired. Maybe the potatoes were a tad salty, but not too salty to where it was bothering me. Cook was done well - my wife got medium + and I asked for medium rare. This is the best food we’ve had in Lake Tahoe so far. Would definitely come back and get the lamb again.

★★★★★ 5.0 Mary Elizabeth Lunetta · Sep 2025

The best meal we’ve had in the Tahoe area all week long. Just perfectly done — my halibut with tomato shallot sauce was out of this world. Going to try and make it at home, it was very impressive! The potatoes gratin were perfect, and the rosemary bread and butter was also divine. Thanks for feeding us so well on our honeymoon. 🥰

★★★★☆ 4.0 Marcela Ma · Jul 2025

Landed in this place for a date night dinner. This spot has the perfect vibe—an outdoor patio right on the Truckee River, live music, and super cute surroundings. We ordered a quite a bit of food, and most of it hit the mark. The tempura shrimp was light, crispy, and delicious. The seared tuna had a great portion but could’ve used more flavor—maybe a better sear. The lamb was tender and tasty, but the five small pieces left us wanting more. Then came the corn chowder, which was… milk and corn with a dry muffin. Definitely not chowder. Honestly, it should’ve been 86’d. Even with that one miss, we had an amazing evening. Great atmosphere, friendly service, and mostly solid food. Would come back for sure! ❤️

★★★★★ 5.0 Kammanas Nh · Jan 2026

Our favorite place to have dinner and relax some drinks after working. Food and service are wonderful 😊.

★★★★★ 5.0 David Harris · Aug 2024

Really great service. Super knowledgeable server with great recommendations. We had the poke appetizer which was everyone’s favorite and could make a light meal. The ravioli and sea scallops were amazing. The halibut was good but like the other dishes better. Two of us ordered the bourbon berry and did not love it. Would suggest another drink. Overall amazing location, service and meal.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

American restaurantBarRestaurant

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