The 19 Best Restaurants Near Lake Tahoe

"Cafe Fiore is South Lake Tahoe’s long-standing date-night staple, so if you’re looking to actually bring the romance your lakeside summer getaway, call and book a table here. The small cafe is tucked away inside a decades-old log cabin and serves some of the best pasta and Italian classics in the area. The eggplant crepes stuffed with smoked salmon and sherry cream are a must-order, and the veal scaloppine with wild mushrooms, garlic, and tarragon is a decadent third or fourth course. When we say make a reservation, we mean it—they only take them by phone and should be made as far in advance as possible. " - suzie dundas