Sylva

Tahoe City, CA · New American restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Tahoe City
#4
of 32 restaurants
City Percentile
61%
rating percentile
Address
Sylva, 521 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145
Phone
(530) 807-1099
Website
www.sylvatahoe.com
Status
Open · Closes 9 PM

Sylva 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 #4 among Tahoe City restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Sylva

New American Bistro by Chef Andrew Shimer. Down-to-earth fine casual dining in the heart of Tahoe City featuring an inviting organic-modern aesthetic and moody vibes. Bar, Chef's counter, Lounge or Dining room seating available. Our seasonal-always... More

Hours

Friday5 PM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Stephanie · Feb 2026

Had a good meal at Sylva. We ordered the Bibb lettuce, miso glazed sweet potato, and mortadella pizza - all packed with bold, unique flavors and generous portions. The sweet potato (that chili crunch + cilantro combo) and the pizza were definite standouts. The salad was just a little over-tossed for our taste. The space feels modern and stylish but still warm and welcoming. Overall a fun and flavorful spot.

★★★★★ 5.0 Kazem Edmond · Feb 2026

Sylva is an absolute gem. Just 14 months in, this intimate restaurant has already mastered the art of creating a memorable dining experience. From the moment we walked in, everything was flawless: attentive service, inviting atmosphere, and perfectly curated music that enhanced rather than distracted. A special note on their accommodation of dietary restrictions: my girlfriend has a unique set of food allergies, and our server had one of their chefs personally mark up the menu to clearly denote which meals would be safe. This level of care and attention is remarkably rare. We've only experienced this at a handful of other restaurants. Now, the food. Each dish was exceptional, but a few standouts deserve special mention: the sourdough focaccia bread was extraordinary on its own, but paire

★★★★★ 5.0 Harrison Broker · Feb 2026

Book a reservation at Sylva. I cannot recommend this place enough, it is a fantastic staff, amazing menu and beautiful place. Every dish was beautifully executed and delivered more than it promised. The palette on their chef and the flavors their menus bring cannot be missed. I will be back here every time I’m in Tahoe from now on. Trust the chefs at Sylva and the staff will take care of the rest. They do get crowded so please make that reservation ahead of time. My favorite place in Tahoe City, hands down.

★★★★★ 5.0 Michael Chan · Aug 2025

Our family of four ordered a number of appetizers and entrees and shared everything to make our own tasting menu. We loved the bread so much, we’re ordered two orders so that we could soak up all the delicious sauces. We loved all the presentations and the music set list made for a great ambience. We highly recommend Sylva and think this is one of the best restaurants in Lake Tahoe area.

★★★★★ 5.0 Joseph Young · Jan 2026

Excellent food, even better than expected. Incredible what they churn out given the size of the kitchen. Service was also great. It was a little loud but can still have conversations. Be aware it tends to be busy. Very busy on weekends too.

Accessibility & Amenities

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

Services

New American restaurant

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