Top rated Diners in South Lake Tahoe, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Diners in South Lake Tahoe

Experience the best that South Lake Tahoe has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 18 places from Diner category.

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Bert's Café

Breakfast restaurant

Casual daytime eatery serving all-day breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in old-school surroundings.

$ $$$

4.70 (1.4K reviews) (~3.15 km from centre)

Cowboy's Cafe

Cafe

👍 This place was like visiting the wild West. There were customers in cowboy hats, and all sorts of memorabilia from the old West on the wLls. Guns, spears, photos, ammunition, branding irons. The service was swift and helpful. Food was plenty ... and rather high on calories. I had the chicken froe...

$$ $$

4.70 (506 reviews) (~18.24 km from centre)

One Love Pizza DBA Nik N' Willie's Pizza

Pizza restaurant

4.70 (81 reviews) (~21.45 km from centre)

In-N-Out Burger

Hamburger restaurant

Classic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.

$ $$$

4.60 (2.9K reviews) (~26.64 km from centre)

Ernie's Coffee Shop

Coffee shop

With a cabinlike exterior & laid-back vibe this coffee shop welcomes diners for breakfast & lunch.

$ $$$

4.60 (1.1K reviews) (~3.21 km from centre)

The Red Hut Café

American restaurant

Long-running local diner chain serving all-day breakfast & sandwiches in an old-school setting.

$$ $$

4.60 (1.1K reviews) (~5.89 km from centre)

Tree House Cafe

Coffee shop

👍👍 If you want really good coffee, I highly recommend this place. The barista welcomed me as if I was an old friend and the Legos carefully crafted by her husband make the cozy space feel more intimate. The aroma and taste of the deep coffee was worth waiting for and gave me joy and pleasure. I will de...

$ $$$

4.60 (109 reviews) (~34.03 km from centre)

Bowl Incline

Bowling alley

👍👍 Most authentic bowling alley I’ve yet to see. Felt like you walk back in time lol, won a hundo at the bar sit n play. The hamburger was nice garlic fries on point. Definitely will be back to chill love this place.

4.50 (398 reviews) (~35.03 km from centre)

The Red Hut Café

Cafe

Long-running local diner chain serving all-day breakfast & sandwiches in an old-school setting.

$ $$$

4.40 (2.3K reviews) (~2.9 km from centre)

Carson Lanes Family Fun Center

Bowling alley

🫤 This used to be my go to place! Recently it sold and the new management doesn’t have any personal skills. The floors are dirty everywhere, no bathroom seat covers, TP is not installed in TP holders, garbage cans are gone…. The bar has no alcohol after 4 weeks and still no consistent schedule for a...

4.40 (601 reviews) (~28.27 km from centre)

Betsy's Big Kitchen

Restaurant

👍👍 Amazing little diner with some of the friendliest wait staff around. Definitely stop by if you're in the area.

$ $$$

4.30 (922 reviews) (~35.4 km from centre)

The Red Hut Cafe & Soda Fountain

Diner

Long-running local diner chain serving all-day breakfast & sandwiches in an old-school setting.

$$ $$

4.30 (709 reviews) (~28.5 km from centre)

Jax At The Tracks

Restaurant

Milkshakes, burgers, meatloaf & other American classics served in an old-school diner setting.

$$ $$

4.20 (2.1K reviews) (~47.09 km from centre)

Katie's Country Kitchen

American restaurant

👍👍 A wonderful diner restaurant with American classics at a very reasonable cost. The entrees are your favorite American dishes done well. The service is very fast and super friendly. Excellent for families. There's lots of parking shared with the Carson Valley Casino.

$$ $$

4.20 (1.3K reviews) (~18.87 km from centre)

Black Bear Diner

American restaurant

Easygoing chain serving familiar all-day comfort food & desserts in a woodsy setting.

$$ $$

4.00 (1.4K reviews) (~31.27 km from centre)

Applebee's Grill + Bar

Restaurant

Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

$$ $$

4.00 (1.3K reviews) (~29.29 km from centre)

Applebee's Grill + Bar

Restaurant

Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

$$ $$

3.90 (1.7K reviews) (~4.12 km from centre)

Denny's

Diner

Casual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.

$ $$$

3.90 (1.5K reviews) (~33.37 km from centre)

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Top rated Diners in South Lake Tahoe, United States