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Big Water Grille, Incline Village, NV

Big Water Grille

4.5
4.5
1287 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 11 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Nestled in the mountains of the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, the Big Water Grille has spectacular panoramic lake views that are among the best around. Our Chefs are impressing diners with his fresh/seasonal menu. Join us for a martini in the lounge, a glass of wine on the deck or a fine dining experience in the dining room. Choose from our craft cocktails or extensive wine list from around the world.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Ample parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Cello Taddeo / Antonio Duran

What 1,287 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Healthy

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Neighborhood gem

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Great for fine wines

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Romantic

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Great for scenic views

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Overall

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Service

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Healthy

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Neighborhood gem

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Great for fine wines

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Great for outdoor dining

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Romantic

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Great for scenic views

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Good for special occasions

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Big Water Grille offers a "beautiful setting" with "stunning views" of Lake Tahoe. Diners appreciate the "outstanding food" and "excellent service," with particular praise for dishes like ahi tuna and pork chops. Many highlight the welcoming ambiance and attentive staff, making it a "local fave" for special occasions or upscale dining.
1,287 Reviews
  1. EddieL

    VIP

    Charleston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was great and so is the Korean cauliflower. The soup special and the Seabass were both kind of watered down tasting. Composition was a little off and no distinct flavors. Not sure why they had to add so much water around the Seabass so the rice was wet and the vegetables were floating in it.

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  2. Colin

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    They don't even know how to cook a burger... Wait staff was nice.

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  3. Markus

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was very nice, but 3 out of 5 meals were not really done well (the burger and pasta were good, the filet, pork chops and beef short ribs were not).

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  4. Joel

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service Normally I dislike loud restaurant noise but last night it seemed more like a celebration.

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  5. Michelle

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place—Tasty food and nice ambiance! We prefer eating at the tables near the bar. Local fave 😉

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  6. Guy

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Happy hour great time for locals, et al. good live music

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  7. Julie

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed watching football in the bar with a fantastic sunset view! The service, food and bevs were all really great!

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  8. Andrea

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! We dined at 5pm and had a beautiful table with a sunset view. Our server was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and wine list. We enjoyed the ahi tuna poke, KFC, short ribs, filet mignon, and blondie for dessert. Everything was amazing, but the ahi tuna was a standout. Hope to come back soon!

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  9. Mike

    Cancun

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dinner. The pork chop was awesome. The sea bass was also very flavorful. The desserts were not as great as we hoped after the great dinner. The cauliflower starter was really good. The beet salad was unique and worth mentioning. I will go there again.

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  10. Cassandra

    Tahoe

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the most incredible experience! Jaden provided impeccable customer service, making us feel truly valued as guests. All dishes prepared by the chef were unforgettable---every bite was perfection! Please know how much we appreciated the effort and passion behind it all.

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FAQs

Big Water Grille offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (775) 833-0606.

Big Water Grille is rated 4.5 stars by 1287 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Big Water Grille

341 Ski Way, Incline Village, NV 89451

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Ample parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Cello Taddeo / Antonio Duran
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