River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant

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4.3

( 8 reviews )

Hotel, Bed & breakfast, Lodge $$

Closed 12:00 PM - 09:00 PM See Hours

2285 River Rd, Tahoe City, CA 96146, United States

+1 5305-834-264

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant is a well-established and highly regarded brand in the hospitality industry. Known for its exceptional service and picturesque setting, the lodge and restaurant have become a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike. Nestled in a serene location, surrounded by stunning natural beauty, River Ranch Lodge offers a truly immersive experience for guests. The restaurant, known for its delectable cuisine and warm ambiance, provides a dining experience that is second to none. The brand prides itself on offering top-notch hospitality, ensuring that every guest is treated with warmth and professionalism. With a team of dedicated and experienced staff, River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant strives to create unforgettable memories for its guests, making it a sought-after destination for those looking for a tranquil retreat or a memorable dining experience.

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Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Bar
Smoke-free

Reviews

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Luciano cappelli

March 22, 2024

It was so rude after a nice New Year's Eve dinner to hear silence in response to our "thank you and happy new year" in return. Both waiters pretended not to notice us as we were leaving the restaurant. This last minute experience ruined the whole service. The food was good.

Paul a. pulcini

March 22, 2024

Ambience: A restaurant with a great view, with takes right by the Truckee river. You can enjoy the calming sound of the flowing river as you enjoy your meal. Seating: They have proper indoor seating and lots of outdoor seating as well with the heaters. Despite that don't forget to carry a jacket as it tends to be cooler by the river. They have high top tables, regular and seating by the outdoor bar. There are just a few tables along the river if you want the views. Food: The food is fresh and a well curated menu. The menu is different on Mon & Tue as compared to the rest of the days. The portion size for all of their dishes is very huge. Appetizers and shared plates can serve more than 2 depending on what you order. Everyday they have a chefs special, don't forget to ask them about it. Parking: They have plenty of parking onsite. Lodging: They also have Lodging options with rooms attached to the restaurant.

Jackie post

March 22, 2024

This review is for the restaurant. This place truly is a wonderful restaurant to enjoy delicious food, get great service, hear the river rushing by, smell the pine trees in the air and have an enjoyable evening away from the craziness of near by N. Tahoe. All of the dishes and drinks I've eaten here (2x) were delicious. Lamb, bison ribs, pork chops, salads, chicken nuggets w/fries (kids 😉) and drinks were delicious. If you can get outdoor seat, it's amazing, but indoor by the river is very very nice as well. Again this place is worth the $$$, and a visit next time you are up in this area.

Dan p

March 22, 2024

Visited as part of a business trip. We had the Brussels with shishito peppers which was delicious and fairly large portion. For entrees, had a special (sirloin, potatoes, mushrooms) and the elk chops. Overall, entrees were good but steak which was ordered medium rare was close to medium well/well done and the dish was very under-salted - which is saying something as I never ever add salt to my food. I would definitely eat here again, but maybe would try other entrees instead.

Tristan franklin

March 22, 2024

This review is for the restaurant. It is a very nice setting on the Truckee river. It can get very busy when rafting is in session but this summer it is not. Live music in the patio with a nice bar. We did dinner inside and had a nice window seat. The Chile verse soup was fantastic as was the wedge salad and beet salad. I had the shrimp and cod dish which was nice and light…..quite good. My wife had the bison short ribs. They were very good but she only got a few pieces of meat mixed in with the Brussels sprouts. Thankfully we were both full, but for $44, e expected more. In the end, we enjoyed our dinner. It was not cheap. We spent $250 for two of us including only three drinks. Our waitress was very good.

Jonathan lui

March 22, 2024

Rooms are fairly small and have "rustic" furnishings. But bed was comfortable after long days of exploring the Lake Tahoe area. View from the room was outstanding. Restaurant has great food, but go before sunset in Summer as mosquitoes can be a menace. And they find their way to inside dining areas too.

David butts

March 22, 2024

Great casual hangout along the Truckee. We had 2 pulled pork sammies and they were spicy delicious. The French fries and coleslaw were also tasty. Kind of pricy but you are paying for the location. 2 sammies, 1 beer and ice tea. $51.00.

Thomas

March 22, 2024

Went for a late dinner, was tone of the few places that accepts a reservation after 7:45pm. The food was good. Our server, Simone, was awesome and friendly. We ate indoors and the mosquitoes were slaughtering us with the proximity to the river and this time of year; pro tip: wear long pants and sleeves. Definitely recommend this Tahoe staple for dinner.