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Riva Grill, South Lake Tahoe, CA

Riva Grill

4.4
4.4
4807 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–21:30 Sat, Sun 10:30–22:00
  • 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.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef - Doug Bussiere

Experiences

  • Easter Brunch

    US$89.00 per person

    20 Apr 2025 only
    Hop on over to Riva Grill for a magical lakefront Easter Brunch! Join us on April 20th from 10 AM to 2 PM for a delicious brunch with stunning views of the lake. Enjoy family-friendly fun, a special visit from the Easter Bunny, and a memorable experience by the water. Reservations are highly recommended, so make sure to book your spot today and celebrate Easter with us in style!
    Easter Brunch photo
  • Mother's Day Brunch

    US$89.00 per person

    11 May 2025 only
    Treat Mom to the ultimate Mother's Day Brunch by the lake! Give her the gift of quality time, delicious food, and refreshing drinks with a beautiful lake view. Make your reservation, and we’ll take care of the rest — ensuring you look great and take all the credit for this unforgettable day! Brunch will be served from 10am to 2pm.
    Mother's Day Brunch photo

Offers

  • Après Ski Party - Fish Taco Friday

    17 Jan 2025 - 11 Apr 2025
    Fri - 18:30 - 21:30
    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

    13 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2025
    Mon - Fri - 16:30 - 17:00, 17:00 - 18:30
    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 4,807 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Great for scenic views

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Lively

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Most Booked

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Child-friendly

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Good for groups

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Neighbourhood gem

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Great for fine wines

  • 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 a stunning lakeside view with "great service" and "amazing" food, making it an ideal spot for special occasions. Patrons consistently praise the "friendly staff" and "beautiful ambiance." While some find the pricing high, the overall experience—enhanced by "excellent" seafood and "fantastic" drinks—makes it a popular choice.

4,807 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible view of Lake Tahoe, all staff we dealt with were all very friendly and helpful in selecting menu items. It was our first time visiting Lake Tahoe we highly recommend!

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  2. debbie

    Richmond

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a nice restaurant on the expensive side. Pretty view of the lake. Food was good, not fantastic but good.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    the ambiance was great but the food was very salty

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  4. rori

    Hawaii

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We chose to eat at Riva Grill to help celebrate our anniversary because of the location, menu and previous reviews. The location was outstanding and the food was very good. It was a busy night but our server, Jesslyn, did an amazing job of giving us top service and making us feel special .

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Exceptional service! Beautiful setting. Food was good but not great.

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  6. Rose Ann

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious. The table by the window allowed for a beautiful view of the lake. Arrive a few minutes early to walk around the lake. Highly recommended.

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  7. Charles

    VIP

    Hawaii

    137 reviews

    5.0

    137 reviews

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been here several times, and the food is always good. The service was good as well. The noise level was high at times it was hard to hear the waiter.

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  8. Richard

    Connacht

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place! And good food. Friendly staff too. Can’t wait to go back.

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  9. Bruce

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place on the water, nice views, good food, great service, wonderful in all seasons. Outside tables in the summer are especially nice. Kinda expensive, but worth it IMHO.

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  10. Richard

    VIP

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    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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FAQs

Riva Grill is rated 4.4 stars by 4807 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 37 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Riva Grill

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

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–21:30 Sat, Sun 10:30–22:00
  • 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.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef - Doug Bussiere
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