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Host your event here! - Boathouse on the Pier, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Boathouse on the Pier, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Boathouse on the Pier, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Boathouse on the Pier, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Boathouse on the Pier, South Lake Tahoe, CA

Boathouse on the Pier

4.4
4.4
112 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Boathouse on the Pier is celebrated as one of the finest South Lake Tahoe restaurants, offering a dining experience extending over the lake. Savor gourmet meals paired with unparalleled views of the clear blue waters.

Our menu features fresh, local ingredients and a selection of fine wines and cocktails. Enjoy not just a meal but experience a moment to remember, perfectly capturing one of the most beautiful sunsets from our restaurant. Dine with your dog on our picnic tables right on the Pier.

Please Note: Beginning May 17, 2025 we will be accepting walk ins only. Reservations not available during the summer months.

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Additional information

  • Area
    South Shore
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking is available in front of the Pier, behind the Beach Retreat & Lodge.
  • Entertainment
    Entertainment changes seasonally. Currently, the Boathouse features Wine Not Wednesdays, with live music and wines by the glass at half price, and Sunday Songs with Bloodies and Bubbles.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wine

What 112 people are saying

Boathouse on the Pier reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Romantic

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Great for scenic views

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    American

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Best Overall

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Best Service

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Best Ambience

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Best Value

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Innovative

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Neighbourhood gem

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Great for outdoor dining

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Romantic

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Boathouse on the Pier offers "breathtaking views" and a "romantic ambiance" that guests love. The service, led by attentive staff like Ally and Jace, receives high praise. While some dishes like the Mahi-Mahi Tacos and Sea Bass have mixed reviews, many find the food "delicious" and the location a "hidden gem."
112 Reviews
  1. Suzanne VIP

    Phoenix1 review

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice location. Small staff that was hostess, waiter, bartender and busboy. Difficult circumstances. We waited 20 (25? 30?) minutes after ordering for our first course (soup for me and salad for my husband). We had to flag down a server to ask on the status. First course came out and then a few minutes later came the main course. So we had both courses on the table at once (pet peeve). Nobody came by to see how the food was while we ate. My ahi was so spicy I couldn’t eat it (even after removing the upper and lower crusts). My husband’s fish tacos were so dry he didn’t eat them all. We told them of our disappointments and they gave us a 25% discount on both entrees (less than $10) but it was pretty miserable overall. Not up to open table standards. Until they staff appropriately it should be avoided

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  2. Amber

    Tahoe1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The views are the main attraction. The drinks were great. My burger was a little undercooked but they seemed very short staffed. It was empty when I arrived but getting packed as I left.

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  3. Bruce

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had never been here before, and it was perfect ! The service was very good, Luceta and Jace were amazing! We will definitely be back!

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  4. Rose

    Baton Rouge16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 7 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We arrived early for our reservation so that we could take in the bar view and the view from the bar was a 10/10. My lavender French 75 was the best. At our reservation time we were seated at our table. We had early reservations so there was no other table occupied. We sat and no one came over, brought water or even acknowledged that we were there. After about 15 mins, the hostess walked by and I asked her to please let our waiter know we were ready. We ordered the truffle edamame, and Ahi tuna appetizer. The tuna was great the edamame was very over salted with the truffle salt. We decided to split the mahi-mahi fish tacos and the fish was over cooked, very dry. For the price the food, it wasn’t worth the visit. I probably won’t return given I have now read other reviews that state similar experiences.

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  5. Michael VIP

    San Francisco50 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great location next to a beach park. The carrot cake was the highlight of the meal.

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  6. Jarrod VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful unique location on a pier above the lake. We were timed perfectly for sundown. Service started out excellent, and tapered off once the food was delivered. They appeared to be understaffed; it happens.. The Sea Bass for $50 lacked seasoning and was the size of a hockey puck. For that price it should be perfect, and plentiful. We had two appetizers which we good. Three people with drinks was $300. That's expected in a tourist location, but it should be perfect if it's expensive.

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  7. Robin

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was our first time at the Boathouse: we were visiting from Boston in March. Felt like a hidden gem! Food was delicious and breathtaking views!

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  8. Charles VIP

    Hawaii139 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and so was the service. We had been here in a while and we're happy we returned.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The view was great ! Definitely worth the time to go here . I had the fish and chips and the Calamari as an appetizer. They both were wonderfully delicious! My husband had the Chilean sea bass . He loved the asparagus that came with his dish; the sauce was very tasty as well . Will be visiting this restaurant again the next time I visit .

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  10. janet VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great view on the water. The food was excellent although not alot of selections to choose from. The 1 waitress that was there that night did an excellent job handling all of the tables. The entrance to restaurant could use some work and doesn't do justice to the quality of the food served. I guess they are trying to keep the 'boathouse' vibe though.

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FAQs

Boathouse on the Pier offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (530) 600-1846.

Boathouse on the Pier is rated 4.4 stars by 112 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
19:00
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Boathouse on the Pier

3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Additional information

  • Area
    South Shore
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 15:00–20:00 Fri–Sun 12:00–20:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking is available in front of the Pier, behind the Beach Retreat & Lodge.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Roy Brewer
  • Entertainment
    Entertainment changes seasonally. Currently, the Boathouse features Wine Not Wednesdays, with live music and wines by the glass at half price, and Sunday Songs with Bloodies and Bubbles.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wine
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