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Riva Grill, South Lake Tahoe, CA

Riva Grill

4.4
4.4
4798 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 64 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
Home of the Wet Woody ® and storybook sunsets, Riva Grill is Tahoe South’s premier lake front restaurant located in the Ski Run Marina. The 3,000 square foot deck overlooking Lake Tahoe comfortably seats 200 guests and is a dining experience that is second to none. Floor to ceiling windows in the two-story restaurant provide an equally epic view of the Sierras and Lake. Since 1998, visitors and locals alike have flocked to Riva for the best food and service in town. Try the bacon-wrapped filet and scampi with Point Reyes Bleu Cheese butter, the renown grilled or blackened fish tacos with apple-jicama slaw and micro cilantro or any of their home made wood fired pizzas, to name just a few. Additionally, a visit to Riva Grill would not be complete without trying their world famous Wet Woody ® signature cocktail. The rum and fruit juice blended drink will leave you with cold hands and a warm heart and certainly wanting one more.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (530) 542-2600
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef - Doug Bussiere
  • Private party facilities
    Private party space available for groups of 20 guests up to 600 guests. Riva Grill is available to close for private functions. Call for details.
  • Neighborhood
    South Shore
  • Cross street
    Hwy. 50
  • Parking details
    There is always plenty of parking available at Riva Grill. Complimentary valet parking is provided, lunch and dinner, seven days a week during the summer season. Additional parking is accessible in the lot adjacent to Riva Grill where the first 90 minutes of parking is complimentary.
  • Public transit
    Riva Grill is centrally located in South Lake Tahoe where Ski Run Blvd. meets Lake Tahoe. We are one mile west of the Heavenly Gondola; on the south side of highway 50, and a quick ride by taxi cab, Blue Go transit or bicycle. Many folks choose to walk here on warm summer evenings and return by taxi. Plenty of bicycle and kayak parking available.
  • Entertainment
    Live acoustic music every weekend with your favorites from the 70's, 80's, 90's and today; Fridays and Saturdays 8:00pm to 11:00pm. Ladies are welcome to dance on the bar...but you have to take your shoes off first!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Après Ski Party - Fish Taco Friday

    Jan 17, 2025 - Apr 11, 2025
    Fri - 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    Join us for the Ultimate Après Ski in South Lake Tahoe every Friday, all winter long! The Party takes place from 6:30pm to 9:30pm with live music, food & drink specials , snowboard giveaway & raffles all night. Win Sierra at Tahoe Ski Passes, local business gift cards and more!

  • Happy Hours

    Jan 13, 2025 - Apr 30, 2025
    Mon - Fri - 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Happy Hour on The Lake - Monday to Friday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm Enjoy discounted Wet Woodys®, Well Drinks, Draft Beers, Thunderbird Margaritas, Josh Cabernet and Chardonnay and Rombauer Chardonnay by the glass. All Appetizers and Pizzas! - Holidays and Exceptions may apply.

What 4,798 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Great for scenic views

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Good for groups

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Hot spot

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Neighborhood gem

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Great for scenic views

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Lively

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Riva Grill offers "amazing" views of Lake Tahoe, making it perfect for special occasions. The standout service receives consistent praise, with mentions of attentive and friendly staff. While some find the food "exceptional," others note it could be overpriced. The "Wet Woody" drinks are a hit, enhancing the experience.

4,798 Reviews
  1. Richard

    VIP

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Great food, great ambience, great service, and a beautiful view. 

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  2. Marie

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was very professional and kind. She did an excellent job

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  3. Brent

    Naples

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sam was awesome!!! Food was excellent with great quality and variety!

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  4. Angela

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was delicious and very nice place and service. We can eating with our children. Thanks

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  5. Jack

    VIP

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, view and food. We had soups and split a salad and really enjoyed them

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  6. Neil

    Las Vegas

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing monkfish sando special. Always great to celebrate a birthday.

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  7. Mike

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    8 out of towners really enjoyed our meal. Our server was excellent

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  8. Jeff

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second time at Rivas. A great experience again! From the service to the food, outstanding!! Not to mention the beautiful view of the lake! Can’t say enough as to how beautiful it is .

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  9. Marsi

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kelsey our waitress was wonderful !! She was busy but took very good care of us. We tipped her well. We love Riva Bar and grill where the Wet Woody's are always good and the food is always fresh and delicious. I had the lobster and it was the best lobster I have ever had. Very tasty and delicious. The bread pudding was delicious as well.

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  10. Beto

    Monterrey

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Costoso, no somos bilingües y el mesero hablaba muy rápido, poco empatico.

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FAQs

Riva Grill is rated 4.4 stars by 4798 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 64 times today
Google Map for Riva Grill

900 Ski Run Blvd, Suite 3, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hwy. 50
  • Neighborhood
    South Shore
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is always plenty of parking available at Riva Grill. Complimentary valet parking is provided, lunch and dinner, seven days a week during the summer season. Additional parking is accessible in the lot adjacent to Riva Grill where the first 90 minutes of parking is complimentary.
  • Public transit
    Riva Grill is centrally located in South Lake Tahoe where Ski Run Blvd. meets Lake Tahoe. We are one mile west of the Heavenly Gondola; on the south side of highway 50, and a quick ride by taxi cab, Blue Go transit or bicycle. Many folks choose to walk here on warm summer evenings and return by taxi. Plenty of bicycle and kayak parking available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef - Doug Bussiere
  • Entertainment
    Live acoustic music every weekend with your favorites from the 70's, 80's, 90's and today; Fridays and Saturdays 8:00pm to 11:00pm. Ladies are welcome to dance on the bar...but you have to take your shoes off first!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (530) 542-2600
  • Private party facilities
    Private party space available for groups of 20 guests up to 600 guests. Riva Grill is available to close for private functions. Call for details.
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