River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant

4.5

1051 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Great for scenic views
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

Located on the banks of the Truckee River between Truckee and Tahoe City, this rustic old Tahoe lodge has been a Tahoe dining favorite for many, many years. Choose between a cozy table in our Alpine Dining Room or along the river in our River View Dining Room. In the summer, dine on our patio that overlooks the river. Enjoy great food and drink that is creative and interesting while being delicious and familiar. The menu changes seasonally to ensure use of the most available sustainable, fresh ingredients.

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Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat 11:00 am–5:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
Phone number
(530) 583-4264
Website
http://riverranchlodge.com/dining
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
The River Ranch offers on-site catering for special events, served in our Alpine Dining room for year-round groups up to 35 guests. For large parties or weddings in the warmer months, we can accommodate up to 150 guests on our riverside Patio.
Private party facilities
The River Ranch Alpine Dining Room offers an indoor, year-round space for private dinners, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, family reunions, company parties and holiday festivities for up to 35 seated guests. In the Summer, our spacious riverside Patio can accommodate up to 150 seated guests.
Private party contact
Event Coordinator: (530) 583-4264 ext. 203

Location
2285 River Road, Tahoe City, CA 96145
Neighborhood
Tahoe City
Cross street
Alpine Meadows Road
Parking details
Complimentary, first-come first-serve
Public transit
Tahoe Area Regional Transit stops at the River Ranch sign.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

* Denotes Gluten Friendly. Please Specify when placing order. Orders of 6 or more entrées subject to 18% gratuity. ^Item may be cooked to order or contains raw/undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or under-cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Alpine Starters & Shareables

Add Chicken $7.00 | Prawn $12.00 | ^Tenderloin $12.00

Soup Du Jour
Ask Server
- Cup$9.00
- Bowl$12.00
* Caesar Salad
Whole Leaf Lettuce, Classic Caesar Dressing, Parmesan, Candied Lemon, Meyer Lemon Oil, Artisan Croutons
- Half$12.00
- Whole$17.00
* Autumn Farm Salad
Baby Kale, Arugula, Roasted Squash, Pickled Red Onion, Pear, Chèvre, Pepitas, Sherry-Mustard Vinaigrette
- Half$10.00
- Whole$16.00
* Wedge Salad$12.00
Iceberg, Bacon, Cherry Tomatoes, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Blue Cheese Dressing
* Crispy Brussels & Shishitos
Twice-Cooked Brussels & Peppers, Balsamic Glaze, Garlic, Parmesan, ^Sweet Onion Aioli
- Half Order$12.00
- Full Order$17.00
Artisan Cheese Plate$22.00
3 Cheese Varieties, Fig Jam, Seasonal Fruit, Flatbread Crackers
^Ahi Poke$25.00
Hawaiian Ahi Tuna, Poke Sauce, Avocado, Toasted Macadamia Nuts, Red Onion, Ginger, Wakame, Wontons
^Calamari$18.00
Rings & Tentacles, Lemon Aioli
* Wings$18.00
Choice of: Buffalo, Spicy Peach Chili, Sriracha Honey, or Teriyaki, Crudité
* Famous Ranch Nachos$20.00
Mountain of Local Corn Chips, Cheese, Black Beans, Jalapeño, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, Guacamole

River Ranch Signature Entrées

* ^New Zealand Elk Chops
Coriander-Crusted, Chimichurri Fingerling Potatoes, Beets, Chèvre *Please specify desired cooking temp in the notes: WELL, MEDIUM WELL, MEDIUM, MEDIUM RARE, RARE
- Single Chop$47.00
- Two Chops$70.00
* Bison Short Ribs$46.00
Bourbon Slow-Braised, Soy & Citrus Pan Glaze Mashed Baby Red Potatoes, Baby Carrots
* ^Top Sirloin$45.00
Prime 8oz Baseball Cut, Blue Cheese Butter, Veal Jus Mashed Baby Red Potatoes, Wild Mushrooms
* ^USDA Prime Cut-of-the-Day** MARKET PRICE
~Please Inquire~ Mashed Baby Red Potatoes, Wild Mushrooms, Blue Cheese Butter, Veal Jus *Please specify desired cooking temp in the notes: WELL, MEDIUM WELL, MEDIUM, MEDIUM RARE, RARE
* Mary's Half Chicken$36.00
Organic, Pan Seared, Sherry-Leek Pan Jus Fingerling Potatoes, Baby Carrots
* ^Dayboat Diver Scallops$49.00
Pan-Seared, Romesco Sauce, Pancetta Wild Mushroom Risotto
* ^Mahi Mahi$38.00
Sesame Miso Glaze Wasabi Mashed Potatoes, Baby Bok Choy
* Stuffed Delicata Squash$26.00
Quinoa, Manchego, Butternut Pistachio Puree, Shaved Fennel, Balsamic Glaze
Pesto Rigatoni
Arugula Pesto, Roasted Squash, Baby Kale, Pecorino, Pepitas
- Vegetarian$24.00
- Italian Sausage$30.00
Ranch Stroganoff
Fresh Local Egg Noodles, Crema, Red Wine, Chive
- Wild Mushroom$24.00
- Wild Mushroom & ^Tenderloin$36.00
* ^Chophouse Cheeseburger$22.00
1/2 Pound Wagyu Blend, Brioche Bun, Bacon, Extra Sharp White Cheddar, Beefsteak Tomato, Arugula, ^Sweet Onion Aioli, Fries *Please specify desired cooking temp in the notes: WELL, MEDIUM WELL, MEDIUM, MEDIUM RARE, RARE

What 1,051 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
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tahoe / Reno Area
Great for outdoor dining
Tahoe / Reno Area
Great for scenic views
North Lake Tahoe
Best Ambiance
North Lake Tahoe
Kid-friendly
North Lake Tahoe
Good for groups
North Lake Tahoe
Healthy
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
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nestled by the Truckee River, River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant offers a "beautiful outdoor setting" and "spectacular views." Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive service" and "excellent food," particularly the "brussels sprouts" and "short ribs." While some experienced service hiccups, the "amazing atmosphere" and river proximity make it a memorable dining destination.

1,051 Reviews

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Karen
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent and the service was top tier. The waitress was very attentive and friendly, and seated us next to the fireplace when the patrons left. That was a nice touch because it was snowing, outside, so the fireplace made the ambience nice and cozy.
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david
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner, great service. Very consistent, I go there often
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Pam
Tahoe
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such an icon. Love the seasonal menu and warm service. Happy hour 3-5 during the week. Great bar area. Amazing view of the truckee river. Most importantly, wonderful food !
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Foodiesatthepinkdoor
San Francisco
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great experience at this restaurant. We were greeted warmly by the host/bartender and seated at a table overlooking the Truckee river. Our server, Courtney, was knowledgeable, super nice, and made the evening enjoyable. The food - well, what can I say except that it was really delicious? The Brussels sprouts are a must, the Mahi Mahi prepared to perfection, the quinoa stuffed delicata squash was so tasty, and the flourless chocolate torte was a great ending to our meal.
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Karen
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent chicken, carrots, potatoes in a wonderfully appetizing sauce! Can’t beat it with Tahoe water!
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MARY
Las Vegas
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our waitress Camry was awesome. Food delicious, highly recommend.
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JoAnne
Tahoe
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dine at River Ranch as often as possible, and after finishing playing for the show, The Prom, with Truckee Community Theater, my husband and I had the privilege of taking my band members to dinner. It was fun being served by Esa, as always, and we thoroughly enjoyed our meals. My drummer and 2nd keyboardist had not been to River Ranch, so it was totally fun to introduce them to this wonderful experience.
River Ranch Lodge & RestaurantResponded on October 19, 2024
It's always 100% our pleasure hosting you guys. Thanks for the review. See you soon hopefully! - Alex.
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Bob
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bailey was a great server. The food was exceptional. Never has brussels sprouts like that! We'll be back! BVH
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very noisy, hard to hear each other talk across the table. I wish we sat next to each other at the bar. Bar was very busy too. There was a football game on which we also enjoyed. That may of been why it was so noisy or the high ceiling.
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OpenTable Diner
Tahoe
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Most spectacular setting for any meal in a character rich environment. Food and service brilliant.
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FAQs

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (530) 583-4264.

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 1051 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant

2285 River Road, Tahoe City, CA 96145

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Alpine Meadows Road
Neighborhood
Tahoe City
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat 11:00 am–5:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Complimentary, first-come first-serve
Public transit
Tahoe Area Regional Transit stops at the River Ranch sign.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://riverranchlodge.com/dining
Phone number
(530) 583-4264
Catering
The River Ranch offers on-site catering for special events, served in our Alpine Dining room for year-round groups up to 35 guests. For large parties or weddings in the warmer months, we can accommodate up to 150 guests on our riverside Patio.
Private party facilities
The River Ranch Alpine Dining Room offers an indoor, year-round space for private dinners, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, family reunions, company parties and holiday festivities for up to 35 seated guests. In the Summer, our spacious riverside Patio can accommodate up to 150 seated guests.
Private party contact
Event Coordinator: (530) 583-4264 ext. 203

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Alpine Starters & Shareables

Soup Du Jour

* Caesar Salad

* Autumn Farm Salad

* Wedge Salad$12.00

* Crispy Brussels & Shishitos

Artisan Cheese Plate$22.00

^Ahi Poke$25.00

^Calamari$18.00

* Wings$18.00

* Famous Ranch Nachos$20.00

River Ranch Signature Entrées

* ^New Zealand Elk Chops

* Bison Short Ribs$46.00

* ^Top Sirloin$45.00

* ^USDA Prime Cut-of-the-Day** MARKET PRICE

* Mary's Half Chicken$36.00

* ^Dayboat Diver Scallops$49.00

* ^Mahi Mahi$38.00

* Stuffed Delicata Squash$26.00

Pesto Rigatoni

Ranch Stroganoff

* ^Chophouse Cheeseburger$22.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Does River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

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