Sorensen's Resort Cafe

4.5

227 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Dog-friendly
Great for live music
Neighborhood gem

For generations, people have been coming to Sorensen’s Café for delicious, home-cooked meals and mountain hospitality. Stop by for a nourishing meal before hitting the trails, or a relaxing dinner at the end of the day.
Hours- 7:00 am to 8:00pm, daily.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–12:00 pm Dinner Daily 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(530) 725-1233
Website
https://www.desolationhotel.com/hope-valley/dining
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mark Markham
Catering
We cater to groups large & small, please inquire!
Private party facilities
We have multiple venues for weddings, birthdays & special occasions.

Location
14255 CA-88, Hope Valley, CA 96120
Neighborhood
South Shore
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine

Experiences

New Years Dinner
$29.50 per party
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable 6-course culinary journey at Sorensen's Café in the charming Hope Valley. Our New Year’s Eve dinner is a celebration of fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, inventive flavors, and seasonal elegance. Paired with sparkling ambiance, delightful wines, and impeccable service, this special event promises to make your evening as extraordinary as the year ahead. Whether you’re sharing this special night with family, friends, or a loved one, our New Year’s Eve dinner is designed to create lasting memories and celebrate new beginnings.

Offers

Live Music and Drink Specials
Multiple dates available
Sun - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Wed - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM,Fri - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM,Sat - 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Escape to the serene beauty of the mountains and join us at Sorensen Cafe for unforgettable evenings of live music! Nestled on a historic property with stunning views and a cozy atmosphere, our cafe offers the perfect backdrop for a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Join us every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday for local music and great drink specials including $4 Coors Banquets and Pacificos, $10 Mango Margarita's, and $12 Key Lime Pie Martini's! Music is from 4:00pm-7:00pm Wednesday & Friday and 3:00pm-6:00pm Sundays.

What 227 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

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tahoe / Reno Area
Hot spot
Tahoe / Reno Area
American
South Lake Tahoe
Best Ambiance
South Lake Tahoe
Best Value
South Lake Tahoe
Healthy
South Lake Tahoe
Hot spot
South Lake Tahoe
Neighborhood gem
South Lake Tahoe
Great for outdoor dining
South Lake Tahoe
Romantic
South Lake Tahoe
Great for scenic views
South Lake Tahoe
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sorensen's Resort Cafe offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with "amazing food and specialty drinks." Guests rave about the "delicious beef stew" and "best ever Venison Stroganoff." The friendly, attentive staff and picturesque outdoor dining add to the charm. However, note the "very limited menu" and occasional service delays.

227 Reviews

K
Kellen
Tahoe
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic dinner! Steak was great and the service was A+.
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Hannah
Las Vegas
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Incredibly underwhelming. It would have been an okay experience if my one plate didn’t cost me $30 and not impress me. The food is more than edible, just a horrible value. My stew had no meat in it, and that made me sad. The waiter was always in the kitchen and I could hear the chef swearing like a sailor. The other table had to wait so long for their bill they went up to the check-in lady to get the waiter. And there were only two tables sat for the night. If you are staying at the resort, the location is convenient. But my second night I cancelled my reservation and drove 20 minutes in the snow and dark to get anything else.
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Jeanna
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
GREAT spot in an unexpected location. Bonus: Great cocktails and music... and the food was delicious. It's cozy so we made friends with all the other diners.
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OpenTable Diner
Tahoe
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Sorensen's used to have a sweet and spicy chicken sandwich that was so much better than the pesto chicken sandwich they have now. We would send our customers here for the spicy chicken sandwich and would always hear they enjoyed it as well. It is a shame to change a sandwich that was so good. The atmosphere is good. Not sure we will return if the spicy chicken sandwich is no longer on the menu. Please bring it back!
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Judith
VIP
San Francisco
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delicious, creative, well-prepared food. Pleasant and considerate service, though staff occasionally over-worked and behind at times. Very pleasant place to eating ideas and outside.
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Susan
Sacramento
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food. Nice folks. Extremely long wait for food to arrive.
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Judith
VIP
San Francisco
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious dishes. Excellent pleasant serviceable staff. Enjoy the beautiful new deck and updated interior.
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Michael
Tahoe
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Tis was our 1st visit to Sorensen's Cafe and we enjoyed the location and the food. We sat outside and enjoyed live music being played by Just Josh. We would consider a return visit to the Cafe in the future.
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Jerry
Tahoe
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were seated quickly and water was provided immediately. Our server was friendly but a bit stressed as they were the only one. Later, a second server arrived and our server immediately became more relaxed and more pleasant. Cocktails were very good and the food as well with the only suggestion is to season the potato salad more as it was bland and nearly tasteless. Dessert was great and extra ice cream added as requested. We never felt rushed or ignored and our server earned a 30% tip. Table was clean as were the menus, silver and glassware. Outdoor dining was excellent with no flying insects. Although cloth napkins were on the table, extra paper should be as well so we wouldn't need to ask. The grounds are beautiful and restrooms clean. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal experience.
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Debbie
Tahoe
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our food was fresh and delicious. The menu is very limited so I recommend taking a look before you go. The choices worked for us, and the wine list was good. My hamburger was simply amazing, and my husband really enjoyed the hearty stew. The ambience of this small and quiet country restaurant in the Sierras is perfect. Our server was very friendly, helpful and efficient. What more can I say? It was a very positive experience and I highly recommend.
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FAQs

Sorensen's Resort Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (530) 725-1233.

Sorensen's Resort Cafe is rated 4.5 stars by 227 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

14255 CA-88, Hope Valley, CA 96120

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
South Shore
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–12:00 pm Dinner Daily 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mark Markham
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine

Website
https://www.desolationhotel.com/hope-valley/dining
Phone number
(530) 725-1233
Catering
We cater to groups large & small, please inquire!
Private party facilities
We have multiple venues for weddings, birthdays & special occasions.

Sorensen's Resort Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

New Years Dinner

Offers

Live Music and Drink Specials

Menu

What 227 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Sorensen's Resort Cafe offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Sorensen's Resort Cafe restaurant rated?

Is Sorensen's Resort Cafe currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information