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River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant, Tahoe City, CA

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant

4.5
4.5
1084 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Sat, Sun 09:00–12:00 Lunch Sat 12:00–17:00 Sun 12:00–15:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 15:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,084 people are saying

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Healthy

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Contemporary American

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Overall

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Food

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Ambience

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Value

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Child-friendly

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Healthy

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Great for scenic views

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Lively

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant offers a "unique spot on the river" with "delicious food" and a "fun vibe." Guests rave about the "friendly and professional" staff and the "beautiful rustic atmosphere." Enjoy a meal next to the Truckee River, where "outstanding service" and "fabulous food" create memorable dining experiences.
1,084 Reviews
  1. Wuin VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time with happy hour last night with a simple dinner. Even nicer evening tonight drinks to start at the bar and then , wine and a full dinner at the table next to the river. Waitstaff was excellent (both night!) really friendly and professional. Appreciate that! Food was lovely and we had a nice table next to the river and took our time having dinner and talking. It was a really nice moment after a day of skiing. Will be back! Thanks!

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  2. Allison VIP

    Atlanta71 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Unique spot on river that’s got great history. Food was delicious, enjoyed the wedge salad and some great enteees like elk, bison short rib. Fabulous servers. Mine was Simone.

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  3. Eric

    San Francisco113 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A favorite for many years. The service was great, the food delicious and we'll be back soon!

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  4. jeffo

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding place. Great staff. Delicious food. Fun vibe

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  5. Cesar

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a 5 pm reservation I showed up 15 mins to check in 15 mins later i was till waiting with all I mean all the staff walk pass me only the female worker that started at 5 ask me if I have been helped and I replied No and ive been here for 15 mins s

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  6. Gregory

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff was very unfriendly. I felt very uncomfortable like they didn't want us. Both hostess and our sever. The accustics are poor making it very high pitched noiney background. The food is very good. But plan on being their awhile, service is slow, even for a full service resturant and servers not welcoming.,

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner! The food was amazing. The ambience is awesome so fun. Right on the river our table looked over a small river with rapids! Fun bar. Would highly recommend.

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  8. Rene VIP

    Montreal2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was ok at best. Steak was not very tender. Pasta were overcooked. New server with no experiences made it less enjoyable, we will not return. One good thing, to compensate for the bad service, the restaurant credited 50% of the cost of the bottle of wine, which was appreciated.

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  9. Abby VIP

    San Francisco10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was way off tonight. Took forever to get out food in, waitress forgot multiple items, never brought us basic like extra water, never asked how our food was, forgot to tell us what they were out of until we were placing the order and ordered the thing they were out of, the hostess was rude/short with us from beginning…

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  10. Lisa

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a fabulous experience! The food was fantastic, and our server was excellent!

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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 1084 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 12 times today
Google Map for River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant

2285 River Road, Tahoe City, CA 96145

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Alpine Meadows Road
  • Area
    Tahoe City
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Sat, Sun 09:00–12:00 Lunch Sat 12:00–17:00 Sun 12:00–15:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 15:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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
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