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Big Water Grille, Incline Village, NV

Big Water Grille

4.6
4.6
1284 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
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7:00 p.m.
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Booked 9 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
Nestled in the mountains of the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, the Big Water Grille has spectacular panoramic lake views that are among the best around. Our Chefs are impressing diners with his fresh/seasonal menu. Join us for a martini in the lounge, a glass of wine on the deck or a fine dining experience in the dining room. Choose from our craft cocktails or extensive wine list from around the world.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (775) 833-0606
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Cello Taddeo / Antonio Duran
  • Catering
    Catering available
  • Private party facilities
    Wine Cellar private dining for up to 18 people. Restaurant buyout options for up to 120 people. Minimums apply.
  • Neighbourhood
    Incline Village
  • Cross Street
    Country Club Dr
  • Parking details
    Ample parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,284 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Great for fine wines

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Great for scenic views

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Overall

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Service

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Value

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Healthy

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Neighbourhood gem

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Great for fine wines

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Romantic

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Great for scenic views

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Good for special occasions

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Big Water Grille offers "fantastic sunset views" and a "wonderful dining atmosphere" high above Lake Tahoe. Guests praise the "excellent service," especially from standout servers like Jordan and Chris. The menu features "delicious" dishes such as ahi tuna and filet mignon. A perfect spot for special occasions, despite some inconsistent experiences.
1,284 Reviews
  1. Michelle

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place—Tasty food and nice ambiance! We prefer eating at the tables near the bar. Local fave 😉

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  2. Guy

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Happy hour great time for locals, et al. good live music

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  3. Julie

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed watching football in the bar with a fantastic sunset view! The service, food and bevs were all really great!

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  4. Andrea

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! We dined at 5pm and had a beautiful table with a sunset view. Our server was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and wine list. We enjoyed the ahi tuna poke, KFC, short ribs, filet mignon, and blondie for dessert. Everything was amazing, but the ahi tuna was a standout. Hope to come back soon!

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  5. Mike

    Cancun

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dinner. The pork chop was awesome. The sea bass was also very flavorful. The desserts were not as great as we hoped after the great dinner. The cauliflower starter was really good. The beet salad was unique and worth mentioning. I will go there again.

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  6. Cassandra

    Tahoe

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the most incredible experience! Jaden provided impeccable customer service, making us feel truly valued as guests. All dishes prepared by the chef were unforgettable---every bite was perfection! Please know how much we appreciated the effort and passion behind it all.

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  7. Dale

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nick is the best Bartender ever! The food is always great. After dinner we relaxed by the fire with after dinner drinks. A perfect evening.

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  8. Patricia

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have dined here infrequently and the food has been inconsistent. They crushed it this time. Everything was fabulous! We will definitely be back.

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  9. MichaelH

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Perhaps you pay for the view and exemplary service. The food was oily and poorly prepared. The decor is dated and badly in need of sprucing up. Would not recommend.

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  10. Michael

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    42 reviews

    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Short ribs were great, service has excellent.. and noise level this time was very quite

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FAQs

Big Water Grille offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (775) 833-0606.

Big Water Grille is rated 4.6 stars by 1284 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 p.m.
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Big Water Grille

341 Ski Way, Incline Village, NV 89451

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Country Club Dr
  • Neighbourhood
    Incline Village
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Ample parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Cello Taddeo / Antonio Duran
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (775) 833-0606
  • Catering
    Catering available
  • Private party facilities
    Wine Cellar private dining for up to 18 people. Restaurant buyout options for up to 120 people. Minimums apply.
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