Top 12 Budget-Friendly Restaurants Near You in in South Lake Tahoe, CA

Milan Wilkerson We got the veggie wrap w falafel and it was absolutely amazing! Lilly gave us so amazing service and was very kind. Food felt very filling and had lots of delicious veggies. Highly recommend after a good hike

Sean Tompkins Good use of space and building atmosphere.  Greeted instantly and seated quickly.  Server was very warm and friendly, and tolerated our chatty tendency.  Wide menu selection, and, as advertised, 500+ whiskies to choose from.  I went with a flight so I could sample a few that Id not yet tried.  For me it happened to be a burger-kinda evening (bacon & jam!), and theirs didnt disappoint.  Caesar salad good, as was artichoke dip appetizer.  Very happy to stop in here for an evening.  Will revisit when again in town.

HENRY DUONG We are glad we chose this restaurant for dinner while we were in downtown South Lake Tahoe. Because it was a last-minute decision, we were unable to make reservations to have a table inside, but the staff was able to take walk-ins and seat us at an outdoor table, which we really liked. We are enjoying good food while watching other visitors walking around shopping. The food was good, and we all liked it.

Krystyn Azar Empanash is such a gem. Prices are fair for the area, and the empanadas are authentic and delicious! We tried the ground beef and the spicy chicken. I usually prefer ground beef, their spicy chicken was exceptionally good. Their chimichurri is a MUST. What really made the visit special was the service. Friendly and clearly proud of their food. They were sincerely appreciative that we stopped by, which was really heartwarming. The space itself is cozy too, with board games, books, and even a cute little nook for kids. We’ll definitely make a point to stop by whenever we’re in the area!

Mo Wi Husband and I stopped in for lunch. Great food and service. Chill atmosphere. Had the French onion soup, patty melt, and Isaiah burger. Get the tempura fries, they were light and crispy. Dinner is probably even better, looks like they have live music. Nice menu and good prices.

Pham Do We ordered ribs dinner and jerk chicken burger. The ribs are 10/10 and jerk chicken is 6/10 because it’s a little over cook and dry. The server is friendly. Good spot for Hawaiian food

Sales Individual Great dining experience ! Delicious food (Best chili I’ve ever had)! The staff was fabulous !! Thank you all!

Mandi Rundstrom Great view and a great little spot. The food was quite tasty (ahi wrap, poke nachos). There was a large party there so Im sure it was a little busier and louder than normal. Definitely a nice outdoor spot to look out at the lake.

Melita Anušić We’ve been on the road for three weeks before we arrived to Tahoe and tried Jimmy’s. It was hands down the best food we’ve hand in the US thus far and I’m sure it will be hard to top. Just wonderful - coconut and carrot soup was balanced out perfectly, bolognese and short rib were incredible, my mouth waters days after and the desserts were also just delicious. Would recommend to anyone looking for great food!

Catherine Scott I love this locals bar. The owner is often there serving behind the bar and she could teach a class on hospitality: she’s always friendly and accommodating and makes some darn good drinks. The food is pretty good too. Not fancy dining but they do a good job. Anytime I come to SLT away from my Kingsbury Summit home I make a point to visit this bar. Highly recommend.

Martha Kreeger The drinks, bartenders, music and the vibe were stellar. The pizza and tasty pear and pecan salad were also fabulous, but after two drinks and new friends from the crowd, we just enjoyed a great evening and could not tell you about dinner specifically Drinks came fast, bartenders were excellent, did was also very good. Dessert was a warm deep dish cookie with ice cream and chocolate sauce. Really good night!!! Snow is falling, the skiing was amazing and everyone is having a fun time.

Cassandra Natt Loved it here so much I stopped by 2 days in a row while in Tahoe. Fantastic beer selection, great staff and delicious food trucks. If youre a craft beer fan and love a good vibe then this is a must stop.