California Burger Company

Hamburger restaurant · South Lake Tahoe ·

Gourmet burgers, 200+ whiskeys, live music, & outdoor seating

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California Burger Company by null
California Burger Company by null
California Burger Company by null
California Burger Company by null
California Burger Company by null
California Burger Company by null
California Burger Company by null
California Burger Company by null
California Burger Company by null
California Burger Company by null
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Information

1001 Heavenly Village Way #2b, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Get directions

$20–30

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"After a long day of hiking, sometimes you just want something cheesy, salty, and juicy. Fortunately, California Burger is happy to meet that need, with creative burgers—you can’t go wrong with the Wild Turkey with ghost pepper-habanero cheese, or the caprese with balsamic and basil. You can make any burger vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free, and the cocktail menu has a ton of standouts and more than 200 whiskeys. You should also seriously consider ordering a Buttery Pecan adult milkshake with bourbon, butterscotch schnapps, vanilla ice cream, and pecans for an ideal après-ski treat." - suzie dundas

California Burger Company
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California Burger Co. - Review - South Lake Tahoe - Tahoe - The Infatuation

"After a long day of hiking, sometimes you just want something cheesy, salty, and juicy. Fortunately, California Burger is happy to meet that need, with creative burgers—you can’t go wrong with the Wild Turkey with ghost pepper-habanero cheese, or the caprese with balsamic and basil. You can make any burger vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free, and the cocktail menu has a ton of standouts and more than 200 whiskeys. You should also seriously consider ordering a Buttery Pecan adult milkshake with bourbon, butterscotch schnapps, vanilla ice cream, and pecans for an ideal après-ski treat." - Suzie Dundas

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Bhaskar B.

Google
The best place is South Lake Tahoe for the good old burger...Just delicious and awesome..They have quite a few varieties of burgers, sanwiches, hotdogs, salads. We kept coming back for the burgers for lunch and dinner and tried out them all during the length of our stay. The service is awesome with some gentle and spirited souls handling the service. Great place to enjoy your food in a comfy ambience.

Purva K.

Google
I wanted to enjoy a local pub experience in my visit to Lake Tahoe . As I read reviews of all other places , I was giving up because all the pubs had complaints of either being racist or being non welcoming to visitors . I decided to give this place a try ( even though I am brown ). I was pleasantly surprised as both our server ( I forgot his name , cute guy with a lovely smile ) and our hostess Kiara were extremely helpful and friendly. I had a very good time and I was well attended. And I really need to mention the veggie patty burger that I had - it was out of the world ! It was the tastiest thing I had tasted in entire Tahoe as a vegetarian. I’m so glad I took a chance and went in here . Thank you !

Vee

Google
We stopped by for lunch and were seated right away at a nice outdoor table. The host was very friendly, the weather was perfect, and they were setting up for live music, which added a great vibe. There are lots of food options on the menu! The service was just okay—efficient, but it felt a bit transactional/impersonal, lacking warmth and hospitality. I was especially disappointed with the sweet potato tots. Honestly, they were the main reason I came in—and they were not good. Completely undercooked, soft, and mushy instead of crispy. I also was expecting a lot more than the small amount of tots i was given for the price I paid. The Inferno Burger I ordered (with added blue cheese) was really solid though—nicely spicy, and the hot honey gave it a unique and delicious twist. Would definitely recommend this burger! Overall, the food had its high points, and the location was convenient, but between the overpriced menu, the lackluster service, and those awful tots, I probably wouldn’t come back next time I’m in Tahoe.

Amanda P.

Google
There is a lovely outdoor seating area with umbrellas over each table to provide shade. The service was good and there were lots of menu options. I'm leaving this review because the adult grilled cheese (pictured) was absolutely amazing. I could eat that sandwich for lunch every day! If you like cheese, bacon, and avocado you need to try this sandwich!

Melanie P.

Google
Came here for a little date night magic and it didn’t disappoint. We rolled in late on a weekday, just minutes before closing, but the manager welcomed us with a smile and happily seated us anyway. Multiple servers checked in on us throughout the night, all incredibly kind and gracious despite being near the end of their shift. We ordered the chili and a California burger with a side of ranch, everything was delicious. We dined outside under the stars by the cozy fire pit. Total romantic vibes. We’ll definitely be back for round two.

Scott A.

Google
I wish I had more time here to try some of their different food options. The chicken strips, fries and burgers are really good! They have a nice happy hour - great deals on drinks including margaritas, Moscow mules and various appetizers. Lots of room inside, but a great patio for dining and enjoying a drink. Recommended!

Sasha A.

Google
The burgers are yummy and smell great. The hotdog is delicious. Service is great and Charles did amazing. You can’t go wrong, one of my new favorite places.

JM

Google
California Burger Co. has a nice ambiance with bonfire in the evening if you sit outside. I enjoyed the blue cheese burger with sweet potato tots. Pretty expensive burger though but at least it comes with a side. About $65 without tip for 2 burgers with upgraded sides and a soda for 2 people. Come here for a casual date night.
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Rebecca B.

Yelp
We came with a group of 18 and the service was excellent--super organized and on top of it the whole time. The burgers were great (favorites at the table were the avocado bacon cheddar, hangover burger with an egg, and the mushroom swiss). Drinks were refreshing and easy to enjoy. Casual inside vibe, perfect for a big group. Would definitely come back. Recommend.
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Elle F.

Yelp
We got roped in because of the live band and I saw a sandwich board with a Mexican menu so we got 2 seats on the patio with our dogs. The positive is they are super dog friendly and they have a lawn seating area with a fire pit for the cooler weather. What we figured out after we were seated was that the mexican restaurant was actually the restaurant next door (blue umbrellas) and we were in fact at a burger place. Having already gotten settled and was greeted by the server we decided to stay- I started with a cocktail which wasn't bad but wasn't great. We then shared the regular burger with a side soup, fries, and the house salad with added veggie Patty. The food took a very long time to come out- which was weird as it was all which items, the burger was ok- again nothing special, the salad was definitely lacklustre and the added veggie patty (only option as a vegetarian) was burnt?? It was charred to black on one side- still tasted fine but also not a great veggie patty- maybe in their burger with all the dressings it would have been better but as a add to a salad it was definitely not anything I would order again. The fries were good, so that was a plus. We did also order the sundae for dessert that took literally atleast 10-15 minutes to come out... it was weird, it was literally just 4 scoops of not great vanilla ice cream with whipped cream chocolate sauce and flavourless chocolate chips- I had no idea why it took so long to come out- at that point we were ready to bail on it. The service was slow, she was kind but I'm really not sure why things took so long...
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Pepe M.

Yelp
I was there for breakfast and never got our meal we wait 50 minutes and server said 5 more minutes we wait 10 mire and decide to walk away. of course I pay for my coffee! if they are not ready for breakfast just do you think.
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Mike T.

Yelp
Great spot for a burger on the patio people watching on the busy street outside heavenly. Fire pits outside for the cooler days/nights. Good amount of outdoor seating. Inside is connected to next door spot too. Milkshake was really good. Fries come with lawry's seasoning salt type seasoning so be aware if you get them for the kiddos. But overall really good burger and beer spot with people watching.
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John M.

Yelp
"Cheers to 10 years" My partner & I noticed it almost immediately. Printed on t-shirts, hanging on the wall, right next to the entrance. It seemed like quite the coincidence. Believe it or not, once upon a time, Yelp flexed some serious muscle & occasionally put on 4 consecutive days of multiple events in cities all across the U.S.: Las Vegas, New Orleans, Nashville, Ft. Lauderdale, San Diego, San Antonio... & 10 years ago, on October 1st, it was South Lake Tahoe's turn with "Yelp's Tahoe Getaway." The kickoff to that 4-day weekend was right here at California Burger*. We were here, too. Apparently, California Burger, itself, had also just opened earlier that year. We'd come back, 10 years later, to pick the nostalgia berries of that serendipitous day. Even after all that time gone by, we were amazed how the place still looked so familiar. Greeted by staff, we relayed our Yelp tale. Pleasant conversation & reminiscing with servers & a manager followed, while we noshed on a fried pickles appetizer & I enjoyed a beer. It felt good to be back. So much so, that we came back again a couple days later for Happy Hour. Service was, again, welcoming & friendly. We shared a fried chicken sandwich & some Beer Battered Sidewinders. It was all yum & decent value at HH pricing. A lot can change in 10 years. Yelp hasn't done a 4-day events extravaganza in many years. But much at California Burger is as it was, which was nice to see. So, in more ways than one, I say, "cheers to 10 years." * https://www.yelp.com/biz/yelps-burger-blastoff-california-burger-co-south-lake-tahoe

Ellen G.

Yelp
The ambiance is so inviting Very beautiful bar and so friendly bartender. The burgers are gourmet so yummy. And every one is so friendly and accommodating always smiling and ready to answer questions, good job and keep the beautiful place and I fell in love with everything in it.
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Lauren D.

Yelp
Overall was a good dinner tonight! Our waitress was nice and friendly, getting drinks out fast and same with taking our orders. We did have two and bothers were good! We sat outside to enjoy the fresh air and it was nice, plus the live music was a bonus. Burgers were flavorful and juicy and the fries were fried perfectly!
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Wesley L.

Yelp
The Blue Burger- Nice juicy burger with blue cheese and onions. Normally comes with tomatoes and mushrooms but had them take it out due to my preference. Overall decent burger with that blue cheese sharpness. The level of sharpness of blue cheeses vary but this one is not too over powering. Personally I like a little bit more but it's not too bad A nice busy restaurant in the busy tourist area with plenty of outside/indoor seating. Got seated very quickly and go our food in a timely matter. A nice option to go to in the area if you are not wanting to travel far. Paid Parking garage in the back for easy parking.
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Vicky B.

Yelp
We were able to get greeted and seated immediately which was nice, we must have walked in during the call before the storm. Ordered the Bob's Burger and blue cheese burger both with standard fries. I ordered the month whiskey flight which was only $12 and came with 3 small samples. I also had a coca cola which was very sweet and not enough carbonation (hence the 4 stars). Thankfully it wasn't too loud inside when we were there but again I think it was due to the time visited. The food was great and I need to rent to come back and eat here as I always go to other places when I'm in Tahoe.
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Scott H.

Yelp
Excellent burger in fries. The serving size for the fries could have been a little bit bigger. Service was outstanding. Dining room is clean and comfortable. Seated quickly. All in all a good dining experience. I'll definitely be going back.
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Benedict A.

Yelp
California Burger is at the end corner of the outdoor mall area. On the corner of heavenly village way and lake tahoe Blvd. They have a lot of outdoor seating as well as indoor seating. They have live music playing (not very good musician but live music nonetheless) on a Thursday evening. We sat outside. And the glare of the sun was intense!! This place was packed when we showed up. Our waitress was really good. And food came out really quick. I ordered their inferno burger and a whiskey drink. The inferno burger was slightly spicy but not crazy. It was really good. Patty was juicy. Everything tasted amazing. The battered sidewinders (fries) were amazing. Crunchy and salty. A real compliment to the burger. It was definitely a nice place to eat and have some drinks after driving almost 8 hours from SoCal.
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Chef Will G.

Yelp
Ambiance Nice outdoor seating beautiful crisp cool weather. Guy playing guitar what more could u ask for. Service Jackie our server was attentive and sweet. Cold beer with chilled glass. Yes. The Honorary Texan Burger Applewood bacon, green chiles, lettuce, tomato, bourbon BBQ sauce, chipotle mayo, melted cheese and onion ring on top. Quality ground beef this is massive. So much flavor. This was cooked perfectly. Cobb Salad Fresh produce very good. Onion rings Batter light and tasty.
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Bonnie G.

Yelp
California Burger will always have a special place in my heart. You see, ten years ago, Yelp threw epic weekend getaways. SAY WHAT?! Yes, it's true. Yelp would basically take over a whole town for 4 days and tons of yelpers from other cities/states would gather. In October 2015, there was the infamous Yelp Tahoe Getaway (YTG) and the kickoff event was at California Burger. They were incredibly generous back then, and that hasn't changed ONE bit. My partner and I went back and the first thing we noticed on the wall were some commemorative t-shirts celebrating their 10th anniversary. So, we pulled up old pictures...and started talking to the manager. Yes, they had just opened when yelp took over their restaurant one evening. We chatted with the manager (maybe the owner?), told them the whole Yelp story, and our server for a while, took a few pictures, and then placed an order- an order of fried pickles, a beer for my partner, and an iced tea for me. Service was how restaurants should be- unlike the rest of the places in Tahoe. Friendly, personable. They were incredibly grateful we remembered them after ten years. We ended up returning a few days later to take advantage of their HH offerings- beer batter sidewinders and some kind of chicken sandwich. I can't remember all the details because the beer batter sidewinders stole the show- almost an upscale potatoes hasselback but cut all the way through and deep fried. There's a nice variety and service was just as friendly as the first visit. Super casual place. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. The place does get busy as it's located in Heavenly Village. Highly recommend you check this place out!
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Elizabeth T.

Yelp
Wow I just tried this restaurant for the first time during summer and was so pleasantly surprised. We tried 2 burgers and 2 sides and they were all delicious! Californian burger with grilled chicken breast: 9.5/10 - everything was perfect, expertly cooked juicy chicken, delicious sauces, melty cheese; only slight deduction was that the bread was really soft and falling apart, but overall would 100% get this again and recommend (in fact, I'm thinking about getting this again in 2 days before I leave!) Chicken club: 8.5/10 not as amazing as the Californian but still really solid if you want a club with bacon and spicy aioli House salad: 7/10 solid salad with delicious champagne vinaigrette Sidewinder beer battered fries: 10/10 delicious and tasted like a hybrid of a curly fry and a potato wedge Overall super friendly service and was extremely quick (we were in and out in 30 min)!
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Heather S.

Yelp
Anyone that has the soft sweet potato tots is always a win in my book. Our waitress was super nice and loved that we could watch the football game inside or listen to awesome live music outside. The service was quick and yummy. We got bobs burger which was yummy and we also shared the fried pickles which I thought were awesome. I loved that they were shaped like fries. Their side winder fries were also yummy but the tots were my highlight! I couldn't decide between the milkshakes and the waitress kindly surprised me with the chocolate and it was definitely yummy and decadent. Will definitely come here again!
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Michael H.

Yelp
This is one of the places where I would go for a burger. I do not come to South Lake Tahoe often but this is one of my stops when I am in the area. I ordered the Inferno Burger since I wanted it spicy and it had guacamole, bacon, avocado, jack cheese, and jalapeños! The burger was good but it was not as spicy as it was advertised. I'm sure there are jalapeño's that may not always be spicy. The restaurant can be busy but sitting at the bar can solve that problem to get better service. I would come back to try the other menu items when I am in the area! FYI, this would be a good stop when shopping in the area. There's plenty of small shops in the area.
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Jackie S.

Yelp
Stopped by after a day of skiing. We arrived around 630 pm during ski season and there was an hour wait. We provided a phone number for them to text us when our table was ready. Even though it was winter, there were both indoor and outdoor seating (with heating). The text came through earlier than an hour which was a nice suprise. There was a slight mix up but the staff was able to resolve it fairly quickly and seat us. Our waitress was friendly and the food was as expected. We can't say too much about the ambiance because we sat outside but overall seemed nice and clean from the quick glance
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David B.

Yelp
Amazing outdoor seating options. Live music. Prompt and knowledgeable service. Burger: Plain Jane loaded with sweet potato tots washed down with local IPA... sunny and 80... could sit here a long long time. People watching is a sport. A bit on the spendy side for a burger but location, season and tourism should be factored in. Oh and there was a celebrity golf event down the street. City was buzzing! Will be back.
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Trish T.

Yelp
Great service. Nice touch with the music in the evenings. Ordered hamburgers, which were good. California burger... the pesto on the burger was minimal but otherwise good.,
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Larry P.

Yelp
Ashaley server was great she was very friendly! Happy to help you with anything you needed! My Ruben was delicious! My wife's Cobb was bigger than she thought so she took the rest with her. The food here is very fresh! Sitting outside looking at all the trees and on a cool day only72 it's so relaxing! If you visit South Tahoe make it a point to stop here!
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Amparo I.

Yelp
Great place to grab lunch. The burgers are flavorful. The only downside is the bun that breaks apart as you are eating it. The kid portion options are great. Our server on this visit was attentive. We appreciate they have some seating options inside.
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Maria G.

Yelp
The burgers were great! We ordered to go since it was close to closing time. Ordered a Texan, plain jane, and bobs burgers w cheese. Ordered both types of fries, onion rings and a cubano w slaw. They had forgotten the cubano sandwich we realized when we got back to our resort. We called and my husband went back to get it, it was delicious, warm, good portion and for the inconvenience they gave him onions rings and a beer! We will come back!!
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Ianne B.

Yelp
Our family, esp my eldest daughter, was really excited to return to California burger, as we recall our experience last year being a very positive one. It was a solid four stars from what I remember. I'm bummed report that our experience this time was subpar. We went on a Thursday evening around 6:30 and it was not very busy so we were seated right away. Our server was really energetic and personable. He brought waters right away so we were off to a good start. We ended up ordering two California burgers , and Aloha burger and a Gouda cheesesteak. Our side, dishes of choice included sidewinder fries. regular fries and a side salad. We opted to not have any appetizers, expecting our burgers to be quite filling. It took maybe 15ish minutes for our orders to arrive. In the meantime, we watched him Bob Ross on a nearby television along with some ice hockey. When our food did arrive, we were really excited as we were famished, esp the hubby. Everything looked good, so we were off to a good start, but as soon as I assembled my burger, I immediately noticed that the buns were COLD. Definitely not toasted, cold to the touch. I will always mention food temperature in my reviews as it's just one of my big pet peeves. That alone carries a star for me. A $25 burger (side included), should not be cold. As the taste of the burger, it just didn't do it for me. The combination of ingredients sounded superb, but for me it was a bit bland. The taste of pesto or the aioli was barely detectable. Perhaps it could use a more flavorful cheese and /or the patty could be better seasoned as well. It was cooked well though and was nice and juicy. My side salad was pretty standard - greens were fresh and croutons crunchy. It's pretty rare that my husband complains, but he was even more disappointed in his California Gouda cheesesteak. He said it just didn't taste fresh and neither the sandwich or fries were hot (barely warm). I tasted it and I agreed. The most satisfied in our party was our eldest daughter who ordered the Ohana burger (repeat order from last year). She said it was very flavorful, and hers was warm with the exception of the pineapple, which she recalled being grilled or heated last time. She actually felt my burgers's bun and was really surprised. I tasted her sidewinder fries - I liked the crunchy seasoned outside and soft inside. Again, the place was really not that busy, so I'm not sure why the quality of food was not great tonight. I did read reviews of similar experiences prior to going, but I was really hoping that we would have an encore of last year's experience. Perhaps it was an off night, but based on this experience, we would not return considering the price point. Yes we're staying at a resort and expect the higher prices, but with that we also expect consistent, high-quality.
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Hanna L.

Yelp
Disappointed by the food. I didn't realize the server didn't ask how I would like the burger patty to be cooked. I usually prefer medium-rare, but it came out well done-super dry. The burger was just mediocre and nothing tasted special. We came here very hungry but it still wasn't that great or satisfying. I guess people come here for the live music outside and the vibe. The service was okay.
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Elizabeth G.

Yelp
The wings came out cooked well, needed more sauce to cover the wings. The Loaded Fries were good. The fail were the buns on the burgers, all three fell apart. Obviously must had been frozen the thawed for use. That was disappointing. Hopefully they will step.it up. But, we will try again.
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Jennifer T.

Yelp
An easy place to find, especially if you're walking around. They have live music with outdoor and indoor seating. We opted to sit inside since there was a slight breeze. I wanted to like this place. The menu looks amazing but to our surprise, neither of our burgers fit our taste buds. The beer battered sidewinders were good and seasoned. I ordered the Blues Burger and while it did look good and the burger did not fall apart when eaten, it lacked seasoning and flavor. I could not taste the blue cheese at all, which was disappointing. My boyfriend got the Californian and his also lacked flavor or any kind of seasoning. Both our burgers were big for its size and we finished them but the lack of flavor made it taste like a normal burger I could've made at home. Service was great. Everyone was attentive and nice.
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Jim W.

Yelp
Located on Heavenly Village Way it has to be sky high rent. It shows in the prices charged for meals. Don't think they can help it. The blue burger has lots of blue cheese, mushrooms, grilled onions, tomatoes and lettuce. One bite and the onions, tomatoes and mushrooms slide out onto the plate. All that moisture made for a slippery burger. It was cooked properly and tasted pretty good. The sidewinder fries are batter dipped and then fried. Could use more seasoning in the batter. Again they were pretty good. My wife had a veggie wrap with broccoli coleslaw that she loved. It was fresh and flavorful. Also a large serving. Our server was attentive and helpful with the menu. She suggested the sidewinder fries, which was a good choice.
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Valerie

Yelp
We stopped by for lunch and were seated right away at a nice outdoor table. The host was very friendly, the weather was perfect, and they were setting up for live music, which added a great vibe. There are lots of food options on the menu! The service was just okay--efficient, but it felt a bit transactional/impersonal, lacking warmth and hospitality. I was especially disappointed with the sweet potato tots. Honestly, they were the main reason I came in--and they were not good. Completely undercooked, soft, and mushy instead of crispy. I also was expecting a lot more than the small amount of tots i was given for the price I paid. The Inferno Burger I ordered (with added blue cheese) was really solid though--nicely spicy, and the hot honey gave it a unique and delicious twist. Would definitely recommend this burger! Overall, the food had its high points, and the location was convenient, but between the overpriced menu, the lackluster service, and those awful tots, I probably wouldn't come back next time I'm in Tahoe.
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Rufhiline T.

Yelp
We had dinner here after a long day of exploring South Lake Tahoe. It was tucked in the side of the Heavenly Village shopping center and had a nice patio outside with live music and cute fire pits. We were with my nieces and nephew so we opted out for a warmer temp inside! Although, they took more than 25 minutes to come out, the food was delicious--I got the Californian Burger for the avocados and subbed my side for the clam chowder it was delicious and was a pretty big portion I was barely able to finish it! They had side winders fries and they were shaped very uniquely but tasted just like potato ha! They also had really really good and strong margarita and is very aesthetically pleasing! The vibe was kinda like a family friendly pub and everyone was nice! Would recommend for your burger cravings :)
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Jessica K.

Yelp
Solid burger joint with outdoor seating available with heat lamps and live music. We sat outdoors to avoid a wait, and it was a great vibe but the heat lamps initially were not positioned to be close to the tables at all. After we asked, our server kindly repositioned the heat lamp closer to us. We ordered the California and Texan burger. I found it a bit odd that their default is medium well - be sure to let them know if you want it any other way because our server didn't clarify this when taking our order. Thankfully we asked to get it medium rare, and it ended up being a great decision, since it was super juicy! Overall, the burgers were good but not amazing. The Texan came out with one singular small onion ring that didn't span the size of the burger - I saw people around us who ordered a Texan and had more than one onion ring - perhaps they could have a more consistent portion. Buns got soggy very quickly and were falling apart while eating. Flavors were good, portions adequate, slightly pricey but expected in a touristy area. Service was consistently efficient and kind. I'd recommend if you're already in the area but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come here by itself, especially since they don't have their own parking (paid lot for the entire village).
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Teresita V.

Yelp
Very lively and friendly spot. The chicken club was nice as well, although definitely on the heavy side. I wish there was a larger selection of drinks - seemed like the draft was pretty limited, but not a huge deal. I love that this place is also pet-friendly with plenty of outdoor seating. They also have live music, which was a unique vibe.
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Jordan S.

Yelp
This place has some pros and cons. I think it gets a lot of high marks because most people eating here are on vacation and having a blast. But the food is just ok. The burgers are pricey, but it's a resort spot, so it's expected. The wait is usually long, but there is live music, the staff is great. Etc. It's a fine place to eat, but you pay a premium for it's location in relation to heavenly, and the food is honestly just "ok". I wouldn't seek it out. But I also wouldn't avoid it if I were in the area and wanted a beer and burger with friends.
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Eugene A.

Yelp
Finally got to visit after not being able to my first visit to Heavenly Village a few years ago. Got the Ohana Burger and it was perfect. The pineapples inside were very fresh as well as the rest of the burger. The ranch on the side of the fries was amazing too. The waitress was very nice and informed me after asking that they DO NOT USE PEANUT OIL or PEANUTS in their kitchen. I loved the transparency and how reassuring she was of my needs. I felt more confident ordering and coming back here in the future knowing so. The live music was awesome. I didn't follow his name, but the guitarist was absolutely shredding the guitar and set the mood for a perfect lunch.
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Sandee L.

Yelp
Party of six for Sunday lunch. I shared the blues burger with sidewinder fries with my fiancé since we were still full from breakfast. I literally counted six fries, looking kinda bare on the plate. For being called a blues burger, there was barely any blue cheese to be found. The burger was also skimpy on the mushrooms and onions. That was kind of sad for a whopping $23! It was alright. The remaining four got three Reubens with coleslaw and salads and a club sandwich. The consensus for the sandwiches was literally "it's ok". My dad commented that "KFC's coleslaw is better". Dayam, pops! Parking is basically non existent in this complex and it's a madhouse on weekends. Indoor and outdoor seating.
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Jason M.

Yelp
Amazing burger with tasty sweet potato tater tots. Service was great and vibe very cool. Go there and get in on this jam. The pic says it all.
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Travis T.

Yelp
This was a great place to start off our ski weekend in Lake Tahoe. California Burger is located in Heavenly Village near the outdoor fire pit. It was snowy and there was a line when we got here, but our wait ended up not being too bad. They put us in the bar area near the live music. It was a little loud at times, but the guitarist was entertaining. California Burger offers a number of gourmet burgers on their menu. It was hard to pick one because they all sounded really good. I am always all about the heat and decided to order the Inferno Burger. I really enjoyed the spicy honey with the habanero Jack and fresh guacamole. California Burger makes a very tasty burger and uses meat from USDA certified natural, free range, grass fed cows. Service wasn't bad and we ended up having a great time.

Monica B.

Yelp
Our service and burger was outstanding! We would definitely go back and try a different burger! Yum!
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Eve N.

Yelp
Also for Charles! Excellent service! Always made sure we had cold beers and my kid had a sugary sprite! The food was soooooo good! We had ehe chili( a must of a cold,icy day) hot and ready. The burger is where it's at! No doubt: get the burger. The kid has chicken strip and yummy fries. Ambiance is vibing!
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Esther S.

Yelp
One of the best burgers I've had in a long time!! I tried the inferno with sweet potato tots and both were incredible. Generous portions for both (I definitely couldn't finish) and the burger was a little messy to eat from the guac, but sooo juicy and flavorful. There was definitely a little bit of a kick to it, but nothing crazy. Also highly recommend the hot cider! Not sure what brand apple juice they use but it was extra thick and a little sweeter than what I'm used to (in the best way!) Service was quick and friendly even.
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J T.

Yelp
It was amazing. Gluten free options including buns and a separate fryer. Being able to have a GF burger and uncontaminated fries is always great. The service was great. Slightly loud. But it was great. Will go back.
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Kat H.

Yelp
Love the vibe when you enter, staff are friendly. The burger is amazing! I also ordered the house made lemonade which was so good. It does get really crowded and they don't pick up their phone, so try to go by during less busy hours when people are on the slopes They also do take out! But the online and phone doesn't work so have to go in to order
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Kalie P.

Yelp
I absolutely LOVED it here. The burger was amazing soft bread and juicy patty, not so much of a burger fan but i indeed demolished the plate. The beer battered fries were my favorite and crispy, the cocktail hit the spot and did the job for sure. I loved the spot it's small but cozy and nice size tvs for any games you may want to watch. Service was quick and the sweetest people yet, I will be back!!!
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Molly L.

Yelp
Great spot for a drink and a burger. We came by on a Friday afternoon and it was really busy up until dinner time. The menu is pretty much mostly burgers and sandwiches, as the name of the restaurant would allude. They do have a portion of the menu for salads! My husband got the French dip and I got the caprese, which I found out isn't actually a caprese salad. It's literally just mozzarella, tomato, and basil lol. I should have guessed that but I was thinking it would be like a caprese salad rather than the traditional appetizer. I ordered a side salad to go with it and it was great. Fried pickle appetizer was amazing. The pickles were just crispy enough and not soggy. They are served in thin strips like fries, with a delicious spicy ranch type of sauce. One of the toilets in the women's bathroom was backed up, but they seemed aware of it. I would guess that can happen in any busy restaurant in a high traffic area. Definitely recommend for a casual dinner. We would come back.
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Jen L.

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Came for lunch and luckily they had some spots outside cause everywhere else was packed for the long weekend. We had our dogs with us and they gave us a bowl of water for them! We got some saucy tater tots to share and I went with a southwest salad. For a burger place., it had some pretty good salads!
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Amanpreet S.

Yelp
Loved the vibe of the place, sunny evening on the deck was great to enjoy the burger. Tried the Texan and it was great! Juicy with flavors bursting all around. I got the sidewinder fries and they were delicious. The service was excellent, the server was very friendly. And most importantly it did not have unreasonable amount of wait time.
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Celina N.

Yelp
This is a great spot to chill and relax after a day out in the snow. Their burgers and sandwiches are good, but is a bit pricey.
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Jenny T.

Yelp
Such amazing burgers! All the descriptions of the burgers are exactly what it states. Their wings are also delicious. I was informed that their wings have won some awesome awards so it's definitely worth a try while you're here.
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Josh M.

Yelp
The burger I had here was great and cooked to a solid medium rare. Their sweet potato tots and salads were solid as well. Server was attentive and kind. The atmosphere was definitely on the dive bar side of things which was alright. We did have to send back one of the regular side of fries because it came out cold, but they promptly replaced it with a hot side of fries.
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RaeLynn F.

Yelp
Had a great experience here! I got the turkey burger which was delicious! Turkey can be a hit or a miss and this one was a big hit!! My friend got the inferno burger sub veggie patty. We have been disappointed by veggie patties in the past but she said this one was very good. The patio is huge and there was live music which was lovely. Our server was also so kind!

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