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Big Water Grille, Incline Village, NV

Big Water Grille

4.5
4.5
1289 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
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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Dining areas

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
  • 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 1,289 people are saying

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Healthy

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Great for fine wines

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Romantic

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Great for scenic views

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Overall

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Service

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Healthy

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Neighbourhood gem

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Great for fine wines

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Great for outdoor dining

  • 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 an "amazing view" of Lake Tahoe, paired with "excellent food and service." The Korean Fried Cauliflower is a standout dish. While some dishes like the halibut have been inconsistent, the ambiance and attentive staff like Jordan and Nick are highly praised. Perfect for special occasions with "breathtaking views" and a "romantic dinner" setting.
1,289 Reviews
  1. Chris

    Portland2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Just underwhelming in every aspect except the view.

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  2. franzv

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food excellent service by Jordan will go again

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  3. Jeff

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food was outstanding. All guests enjoyed the experience.

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  4. EddieL VIP

    Charleston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was great and so is the Korean cauliflower. The soup special and the Seabass were both kind of watered down tasting. Composition was a little off and no distinct flavors. Not sure why they had to add so much water around the Seabass so the rice was wet and the vegetables were floating in it.

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  5. Colin

    San Francisco4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    They don't even know how to cook a burger... Wait staff was nice.

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  6. Markus

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was very nice, but 3 out of 5 meals were not really done well (the burger and pasta were good, the filet, pork chops and beef short ribs were not).

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  7. Joel VIP

    Los Angeles30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service Normally I dislike loud restaurant noise but last night it seemed more like a celebration.

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  8. Michelle

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    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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  9. Guy

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    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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  10. Julie

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    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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FAQs

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

Big Water Grille is rated 4.5 stars by 1289 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
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
  • 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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