Gar Woods Grill and Pier Restaurant

Name: Gar Woods Grill and Pier Restaurant
Address: 5000 North Lake Boulevard, Carnelian Bay, CA, United States, 96140
Telephone: (530) 546-3366
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

4717 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 20 times today

Great for scenic views
Great for creative cocktails
Great for outdoor dining

For 36 years Gar Woods Grill and Pier has been the premier waterfront dining destination in North Lake Tahoe. Floor-to-ceiling windows, large deck and balconies provide breath-taking views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierras. Gar Woods Grill and Pier is an upscale casual restaurant that accommodates groups of 160 just as easily as groups of two. Our Chef has created a menu highlighting California cuisine, hand cut steaks and fresh Pacific seafood, served in a fun-in-the-sun atmosphere. The wine list is a collection of best-known California vintners featuring more than a dozen wines by the glass. Enjoy the waterfront deck while sipping on Gar Woods world famous Wet Woody®. With nearly four million sold, you will be in good company! Or thaw out with a Warm Woody or a Heavenly Bottom. Lake Tahoe sunsets are our specialty.
Service dogs/bunnies/parrots welcome- with appropriate credentials under the ADA.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Seafood, Steak
Hours of Operation
Lunch (Mon - Fri) 11:30 am - 5:00 pm (Sat & Sun) 11:30 am - 5:00 pm Brunch menu served Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 am -3:00 pm Dinner (Sun - Thurs) 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm (Fri & Sat) 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Easter - buffet brunch served from 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Thanksgiving- dinner served 1:00 - 9:00 pm Christmas Eve- 11:30 am - 9:30 pm, dinner starts at 5:00 pm Christmas Day- 11:30 am - 10:00 pm, dinner starts at 5:00 pm Bar The bar is open during lunch and dinner hours and never closes before 12:00 pm (Sun - Thurs) and 1:00 am (Fri & Sat)
Phone number
(530) 546-3366
Website
http://www.garwoods.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Dean Lennon
Private party facilities
Private party space available for groups of 15 guests up to 450 guests. Gar Woods Grill & Pier is available to close for private functions.

Location
5000 North Lake Boulevard, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
Neighbourhood
Carnelian Bay
Cross Street
Center Street
Parking details
Plenty of complimentary on-site parking. Visit by boat in spring, summer and fall and enjoy our complimentary valet boat parking, or dock at our handicap accessible, deep water 130 foot pier.
Public transit
All local bus lines drop off and pick up in front of Gar Woods Grill & Pier
Entertainment
Rustler's MoonSteve and TomAcoustic Guitar Duo8:00pm-11:00pmFriday and Saturday Evenings70's through Today
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Housemade Salt & Vinegar Potato ChipsUS$14.00
Thin sliced russet potatoes / sea salt & vinegar seasoning / classic french onion dip
Garlic BreadUS$15.00
toasted french roll / garlic butter / Asiago cheese
Lobster Deviled EggsUS$20.00
white truffle oil / Lobster / scallion / Meyer lemon aioli
Zucchini SticksUS$18.00
Italian bread crumbs / Asiago cheese / ranch dressing
Barbequed Chicken QuesadillaUS$23.00
fresh corn off the cob / jack cheese / poblano chili pesto / chipotle sour cream
Beer Battered Coconut PrawnsUS$24.00
5 each / mango-mustard marmalade / grilled pineapple
Ahi Poke TacosUS$26.00
3 crispy wonton tacos / mango-ginger relish / unagi sauce / cabbage / wasabi-avocado cream
Dungeness Crab CakesUS$26.00
2 cakes / stacked / avocado / Dijon horseradish aioli / cucumber dill salad / basil oil
Steamed ClamsUS$26.00
white wine / tomatoes / garlic butter / Asiago garlic bread
Caribbean Jerk Pork RibsUS$24.00
guava BBQ sauce / roasted corn pineapple salsa

Soups / Salads

House, Caesar & Wedge Salads - add grilled chicken $8, salmon or shrimp $11

French Onion au GratinUS$16.00
gruyere / grated asiago / sourdough croutons
Shrimp & Lobster BisqueUS$17.00
lobster cream / rock shrimp / sherry
House SaladUS$16.00
fresh spring greens / roasted red pepper vinaigrette / feta / candied-spiced walnuts
Caesar SaladUS$18.00
romaine / classic garlic-lemon dressing / asiago / crostini / sun dried tomatoes / capers
Wedge SaladUS$20.00
iceberg wedge / red onions / bacon / tomatoes / Point Reyes crumbles / blue cheese dressing

Deck Favorites

Slider Along the PierUS$22.00
three classic mini burgers / grilled onions / ketchup / mayo / pickles & lettuce on the side
Teriyaki Salmon SaladUS$30.00
soy marinated King Salmon / arugula / avocado / Mandarin oranges / red bell peppers / red onion / cucumber lime dressing / crispy wonton strips
Tossed Cobb SaladUS$29.00
blackened chicken / roma tomatoes / Point Reyes blue cheese / egg / bacon / avocado / olives / cucumber / balsamic vinaigrette
Peppered Tenderloin & Blue Cheese SaladUS$31.00
served chilled over mixed greens / Point Reyes blue cheese / roasted tomatoes / candied-spiced walnuts / Granny Smith apple salad / balsamic vinaigrette
Great Scott BurgerUS$22.00
8 oz. handmade classic / olive oil bun / mayonnaise / tomato / lettuce / onion
Grilled or Battered Fish TacosUS$24.00
Pacific Snapper / warm corn tortillas / apple- jicama slaw / guacamole / cilantro / pico de gallo
Would you like a Filet Mignon for lunch?US$42.00
7 or 10 ounce / bacon- wrapped filet / Point Reyes blue cheese butter / crunchy French fries
Southwest Beyond BurgerUS$26.00
cajun spice / iceberg / pico de Gallo / avocado / roast poblano / garlic avocado aioli / rustic ciabatta
Buffalo Chicken SandwichUS$25.00
buttermilk battered chicken breast / tomato / lettuce / onion / buffalo sauce / blue cheese dressing / split brioche bun
Korean Short Rib Street TacosUS$24.00
sesame ginger kimchi / chipotle wasabi aioli / mango salsa / cilantro
Prime Rib French DipUS$26.00
slow roasted & thinly sliced / sweet french roll / gruyere / sauteed onions / horseradish cream
Dungeness Crab SandwichUS$32.00
chilled Dungeness crab / grilled sourdough bread / lettuce / cheddar cheese
Filet BBQ Bacon BurgerUS$27.00
ground tenderloin / bacon / cheddar / chipotle ranch / BBQ sauce / onion ring

What 4,717 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tahoe / Reno Area
Hot spot
Tahoe / Reno Area
Great for scenic views
Tahoe / Reno Area
Most Booked
North Lake Tahoe
Best Overall
North Lake Tahoe
Best Food
North Lake Tahoe
Best Service
North Lake Tahoe
Best Ambience
North Lake Tahoe
Good for groups
North Lake Tahoe
Hot spot
North Lake Tahoe
Great for outdoor dining
North Lake Tahoe
Great for scenic views
North Lake Tahoe
Lively
North Lake Tahoe
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gar Woods Grill and Pier Restaurant offers a "beautiful view of Lake Tahoe" paired with a lively atmosphere. Known for its "great cocktails" and accommodating service, it provides a memorable lakeside dining experience. While "food quality can vary," the stunning scenery and signature Wet Woody drinks make it a must-visit spot.

4,717 Reviews

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Rod
Tahoe
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible view of Lake Tahoe. Fantastic food and service.
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Michael
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, great ambiance and great food. We sat in bar area and was fun!
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Avie
San Francisco
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Tonight is not a good night. I ordered a King Salmon but it was undercooked. I brought this to the server's attention but I was told that they used to cook king salmon “Medium “. I informed him that I consistently order it, but the fish was not medium cooked, it was actually raw. He stated that I should have notified him earlier so he could have returned it. I chose not to argue and ruin my night, so I told him it's okay. It was not his fault, so I still gave him a good tip. My point is, the chef should know prior to serving any food to their customers that it is well-cooked the way they wanted it to be.
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Ron
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Seated within 5min of our reservation on a very busy Thanksgiving day Serve staff was excellent, treated as welcome guests Food was fabulous: appetizers, main course, & desert Will definitely visit again when in the N. Lake Tahoe area
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James
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gar Woods was crawling with tons of folks looking to spend a great Thanksgiving with a great meal and good friends. For as jam packed as they were, the staff kept everything moving as smoothly as possible, which was an incredible feat! The menu was a choice of Thanksgiving Turkey or Thanksgiving ha plus you could order off of their normal Dinner menu if you preferred. Most of my group had the Turkey and it came out piping hot, covered with gravy, mashed potatoes, white and dark meat, dressing, cranberry sauce, and asparagus tips . . a feast for the eyes and stomach . . followed by apple pie and ice cream. An incredibly joyous and memorable evening. Gar Woods never fails to deliver and deliver it did. Lots of smiling faces that night!
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Mary
Phoenix
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Being that we are locals we like to visit Garwoods several times a year. Always come for Thanksgiving and as usual this Thanksgiving did not disappoint! Food was delicious. Service was fabulous. We love Garwoods!
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Sarah
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, our food was delicious and our server was delightful. Thank you Avery S. for making our visit so enjoyable!
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Kathy
Sacramento
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delightful experience. Good was fresh and plentiful. Great location.
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Jonathan
San Diego
22 reviews
vip
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I have to give kudos to Tori, the manager who helped turn our experience around.
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Michael
San Francisco
576 reviews
vip
4.0
576 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Fair lunch this afternoon. Pleasant lake view from my window table. I started with the French onion soup. I remembered it being better on my last visit. Rather unremarkable this time. Next I had the bacon wrapped 7oz.filet Mignon with crispy French fries. The fries were quite tasty and as crispy as advertised. The filet was perfectly cooked medium rare. Fair selection of wines by the glass. Service was adequate.
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Gar Woods Grill and Pier Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 4717 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 20 times today

Google Map for Gar Woods Grill and Pier Restaurant

5000 North Lake Boulevard, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140

Additional information

Cross Street
Center Street
Neighbourhood
Carnelian Bay
Hours of Operation
Lunch (Mon - Fri) 11:30 am - 5:00 pm (Sat & Sun) 11:30 am - 5:00 pm Brunch menu served Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 am -3:00 pm Dinner (Sun - Thurs) 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm (Fri & Sat) 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Easter - buffet brunch served from 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Thanksgiving- dinner served 1:00 - 9:00 pm Christmas Eve- 11:30 am - 9:30 pm, dinner starts at 5:00 pm Christmas Day- 11:30 am - 10:00 pm, dinner starts at 5:00 pm Bar The bar is open during lunch and dinner hours and never closes before 12:00 pm (Sun - Thurs) and 1:00 am (Fri & Sat)
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Plenty of complimentary on-site parking. Visit by boat in spring, summer and fall and enjoy our complimentary valet boat parking, or dock at our handicap accessible, deep water 130 foot pier.
Public transit
All local bus lines drop off and pick up in front of Gar Woods Grill & Pier
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Dean Lennon
Entertainment
Rustler's MoonSteve and TomAcoustic Guitar Duo8:00pm-11:00pmFriday and Saturday Evenings70's through Today
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.garwoods.com/
Phone number
(530) 546-3366
Private party facilities
Private party space available for groups of 15 guests up to 450 guests. Gar Woods Grill & Pier is available to close for private functions.

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Gar Woods Grill and Pier Restaurant

Make a reservation

Additional information

33 Tahoe / Reno Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Teriyaki Salmon Salad

Shrimp & Lobster Bisque

Prime Rib French Dip

Appetizers

Housemade Salt & Vinegar Potato ChipsUS$14.00

Garlic BreadUS$15.00

Lobster Deviled EggsUS$20.00

Zucchini SticksUS$18.00

Barbequed Chicken QuesadillaUS$23.00

Beer Battered Coconut PrawnsUS$24.00

Ahi Poke TacosUS$26.00

Dungeness Crab CakesUS$26.00

Steamed ClamsUS$26.00

Caribbean Jerk Pork RibsUS$24.00

Soups / Salads

French Onion au GratinUS$16.00

Shrimp & Lobster BisqueUS$17.00

House SaladUS$16.00

Caesar SaladUS$18.00

Wedge SaladUS$20.00

Deck Favorites

Slider Along the PierUS$22.00

Teriyaki Salmon SaladUS$30.00

Tossed Cobb SaladUS$29.00

Peppered Tenderloin & Blue Cheese SaladUS$31.00

Great Scott BurgerUS$22.00

Grilled or Battered Fish TacosUS$24.00

Would you like a Filet Mignon for lunch?US$42.00

Southwest Beyond BurgerUS$26.00

Buffalo Chicken SandwichUS$25.00

Korean Short Rib Street TacosUS$24.00

Prime Rib French DipUS$26.00

Dungeness Crab SandwichUS$32.00

Filet BBQ Bacon BurgerUS$27.00

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