Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge

We had a lovely meal at Sunnyside Restaurant, the food was delicious and our waitress was very attentive. They offer nightly specials, and on our Wednesday visit we were lucky enough to enjoy discounted sparkling wine. Both of our meals were excellent, and we shared the Hula Pie for dessert — absolutely delicious. Highly recommend, and we’d definitely return.

We visited Sunnyside Restaurant during our trip to Lake Tahoe with our family of five and had a wonderful experience. The restaurant offers absolutely stunning views of the lake — the kind that make you want to linger a little longer. The food was delicious, with every dish tasting fresh and well-prepared. Service was decent and efficient, allowing us to enjoy our meal without feeling rushed. Overall, it was a memorable dining experience in a beautiful setting. Highly recommended if you’re in the Lake Tahoe area!

We had a fabulous dinner with a lovely view of the lake. We really enjoyed the cocktails and our various entree choices. The highlights of the meal were the double rainbow out over the lake and the warm, personable service we received from Lauren, our waitress. She made great recommendations, helped us with our group photo, and checked in just enough to feel helpful and friendly but not intrusive. Great spot!

We had lunch for 6 and we found the menu limited, premium pricing for not premium food. The cocktails were average. The seafood curry had very limited seafood and a ton of curry sauce which was way too sweet. The salmon bowl, the salmon portion was small and dry, the hawaiian chicken was dry and bland. The Fish Tacos were liked. We boated in, the guys on the tender and dock were very nice and our server was good. We were disappointed in the food. The location is amazing, but we will boat into a different restaurant next time.

Went to Sunnyside for dinner 2 weeks ago, not very crowded, but the hostess gave us the option of waiting for a waterfront table, which we did. We waited about 20 minutes when a few tables cleared and our buzzer went off. The girl then proceeded to take us to a seat against the bar. I told her she was mistaken that we had waited for a waterfront table. She informed me that the manager said those tables were for guests with reservations and I could take the table near the bar or leave, I chose option B. The depths that this place has fallen to since Covid are just sad. Please sell this place to someone who cares about the hospitality business. Even with the spectacular view, this place is no longer worth the hassles for food that has steadily declined in quality.

We paddleboarded to this spot and waited at the bar for our table. The view is absolutely gorgeous, which is clearly part of what you’re paying for. Drinks were on the pricier side and a bit weak, so I’d recommend sticking with beer. Food was also a little pricey, but again—you’re really paying for the atmosphere and amazing view. We had the fried calamari, fish tacos, and one other dish I can’t quite remember. Everything was just okay—nothing really stood out. That said, our server was great, super friendly and attentive. Overall, it’s a decent spot if you’re looking to relax, have a drink, enjoy the view, and nibble on a few bites.

My wife and I visited the Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge for a wedding reception this past weekend, and while this was a special event, the staff all did a fantastic job keeping up with our requests. The cocktails were quite good, with a solid assortment to suit every taste. The food was delicious, and we ensured that none of it went to waste. We don't get up to Lake Tahoe very often, but this is a place I would definitely recommend for a group meal or cocktails near the water.

Review about restaurant only: We were seated right on the water, super pretty view of the lake. Our waiter Bode was friendly and attentive and our food came out fairly quickly. My favorite was the fried zucchini, and their salmon bowl was pretty good too.