Riva Grill

Name: Riva Grill
Address: 900 Ski Run Blvd Suite 3, South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States, 96150
Telephone: (530) 542-2600
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.3

4.3

4785 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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2 people

Jan 2, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 69 times today

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
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

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steak, Californian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(530) 542-2600
Website
http://www.rivagrill.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef - Doug Bussiere
Private party facilities
Private party space available for groups of 20 guests up to 600 guests. Riva Grill is available to close for private functions. Call for details.

Location
900 Ski Run Blvd, Suite 3, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Neighbourhood
South Shore
Cross Street
Hwy. 50
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.
Public transit
Riva Grill is centrally located in South Lake Tahoe where Ski Run Blvd. meets Lake Tahoe. We are one mile west of the Heavenly Gondola; on the south side of highway 50, and a quick ride by taxi cab, Blue Go transit or bicycle. Many folks choose to walk here on warm summer evenings and return by taxi. Plenty of bicycle and kayak parking available.
Entertainment
Live acoustic music every weekend with your favorites from the 70's, 80's, 90's and today; Fridays and Saturdays 8:00pm to 11:00pm. Ladies are welcome to dance on the bar...but you have to take your shoes off first!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Ahi Poke BowlUS$28.00
marinated tuna/ seaweed salad/ mango-ginger relish/ sweet soy/ wasabi cream/ crispy wonton bowl.
Lobster Deviled EggsUS$20.00
white truffle oil / lobster / scallions / Meyer lemon aioli
Pomegranate Glazed Pork RibsUS$25.00
slow smoked St. Louis Ribs / pomegranate-molasses glaze / spiced candied orange zest / basil oil
Beer Battered Coconut PrawnsUS$25.00
mango mustard marmalade / grilled pineapple
Dungeness Crab CakesUS$27.00
Dijon-horseradish aioli / cucumber-dill salad / avocado / basil oil
Steamed ClamsUS$27.00
white wine / tomatoes / garlic butter / garlic bread / Asiago
Garlic BreadUS$13.00
toasted French roll / garlic butter / Asiago cheese (with Gorgonzola for an additional charge)

Soups / Salads

Chef Doug's Soup Du JourUS$17.00
Chef Doug's soup of the day. Ask your server for details.
French Onion au GratinUS$17.00
Gruyere / grated Asiago / sourdough croutons
Shrimp & Lobster BisqueUS$17.00
lobster cream / bay shrimp / sherry
House SaladUS$17.00
fresh spring greens / roasted red pepper vinaigrette / feta / sugar crisp walnuts (add grilled chicken, grilled salmon or shrimp, chilled tenderloin for an additional charge)
Caesar SaladUS$17.00
romaine / classic garlic-lemon dressing / asiago / crostini / sun dried tomatoes / capers (add grilled chicken, grilled salmon or shrimp, chilled tenderloin for an additional charge)
Wedge SaladUS$18.00
baby iceberg lettuce / tomatoes / red onions / bacon / Point Reyes blue cheese crumbles (add grilled chicken, grilled salmon or shrimp, chilled tenderloin for an additional charge)

Deck Favorites

If you wish, the burger, crab & chicken are available with bacon, sautéed mushrooms, cheese or guacamole - Wishes - (each for an additional charge). If you'd like the Impossible Burger to replace your burger patty (for an additional charge)

Spicy Fried Chicken SandwichUS$27.00
krispy fried chicken breast / smoked mayo / dill pickle slices / Franks Red Hot sauce / ciabatta roll
Filet BBQ Bacon BurgerUS$30.00
ground tenderloin / bacon / cheddar / chipotle ranch / onion ring / bbq sauce
Filet California BurgerUS$30.00
ground tenderloin / teriyaki glaze / guacamole / tomatoes / pepper jack cheese / bacon
Dungeness Crab SandwichUS$30.00
chilled Dungeness crab / grilled sourdough bread / green leaf lettuce / cheddar cheese
Peppered Tenderloin & Blue Cheese SaladUS$31.00
served chilled / mixed greens / Point Reyes blue cheese / roasted tomatoes / spiced walnuts / Granny Smith apple salad / red onions / balsamic vinaigrette
Cobb SaladUS$30.00
blackened chicken / Roma tomatoes / Point Reyes blue cheese / egg / bacon / avocado / olives / cucumber / balsamic vinaigrette

The Riva Grill

on the south shore

Chimichurri SalmonUS$49.00
Patagonia Verlasso Salmon / pepita chimichurri/ charred poblano cream sauce / prickly pear caulis / spanish rice / pickled red onion / brocolini.
Seared Diver ScallopsUS$51.00
Dungeness Crab risotto / sautéed baby carrots & green beans / blood orange beurre blanc
Soy Braised Short RibsUS$50.00
Slow braised shorts ribs /ginger sticky rice / Asian pineapple slaw / Szechuan green beans
Roasted ChickenUS$45.00
half roasted chicken / BBQ glaze / mashed potatoes / Caribbean fire roasted corn on the cob
Filet MignonUS$56.00
10 oz. bacon-wrapped / red wine demi / Point Reyes blue cheese butter / garlic mashed potatoes
Filet and ScampiUS$53.00
garlic prawns / 7 oz. bacon-wrapped filet mignon / red wine demi / Point Reyes blue cheese butter
RibeyeUS$56.00
18 oz. char grilled /sautéed mushrooms / asparagus / pancetta & red potato hash / rum peppercorn demi
Grilled Pork TenderloinUS$48.00
Kurobuta pork tenderloin / lightly smoked / cream corn mashed potatoes / pancetta & brussels sprouts / apple cider bourbon glaze
Filet & Lobster
10 oz. lobster tail / 7 oz. bacon-wrapped filet mignon / garlic mashed potatoes. MKT PRICE.
Slow Roasted Prime RibUS$56.00
Friday & Saturday! Oven roasted / garlic mashed potatoes / asparagus / au jus / horseradish cream

Pasta

Wild Mushroom Risotto*US$42.00
sautéed wild mushrooms / asparagus / grape tomatoes / Asiago cheese / creamy risotto (add chicken or shrimp for an additional charge)
ConchiglieUS$42.00
grilled chicken / pancetta / artichoke hearts / shell pasta / smoked gouda cream
Seafood TagliariniUS$49.00
sautéed prawns / scallop / clams / mussels / house roasted tomatoes / basil / saffron / tomato Gruyére cream sauce

Sweets

Irish Coffee
Tullamore D.E.W. / sugar / Peerless coffee / fresh whipped cream / the 4 food groups
White Chocolate Snickers CheesecakeUS$16.00
graham cracker crust / Hershey's Hot Fudge / Snickers bar crumbles
Apple Pecan Bread Pudding a La ModeUS$16.00
apple cider foster sauce / pecan pieces / Hoch's Family Creamery vanilla bean ice cream
Mocha Crunch Ice Cream CakeUS$16.00
Hoch's Family Creamery chocolate & coffee ice cream / Oreo crust / Skor Bar sprinkles
Peppermint Stick Sundae & Creme WafersUS$16.00
Hoch's Family Creamery peppermint ice cream / creme wafers (Hershey's hot fudge is available, Yum)
Seasonal SorbetUS$16.00
Hoch's Family Creamery sorbet / fresh berries / honey granola / lemon zest / mint
Warm Chocolate BrownieUS$16.00
Hoch's Family Creamery vanilla bean / caramel sauce / fresh raspberry whipped cream

What 4,785 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South Lake Tahoe
Good for groups
South Lake Tahoe
Hot spot
South Lake Tahoe
Neighbourhood gem
South Lake Tahoe
Great for outdoor dining
South Lake Tahoe
Great for scenic views
South Lake Tahoe
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Riva Grill offers a stunning lakeside experience with "amazing views" and a vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "spectacular service," especially on the patio. The menu features standout dishes like crab legs and prime rib, complemented by the infamous "Wet Woody" cocktails. Perfect for special occasions or a relaxed lakeside meal.

4,786 Reviews

E
Edgar
Tahoe
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This place is in a great location, but the value of food was awful! The food is way overpriced and did not taste good, I had wine which tasted sour, next I ordered a pomegranate martini which was very red, cocktails were not made by a professional. The waitress was decent although it took awhile to get our check, to give her credit- she was swamped and I’m sure had many people returning bad food or drinks. I would not recommend this place.
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Heidi
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful NYE experience! Friendly, experienced waitstaff, deliciousness in every plate from appetizers thru desserts! We can’t dine here without having the lobster bisque 🥰 Nice touches for NYE with complementary party hats & champagne toast! Dancing in the bar with countdown at midnight was a fun atmosphere. We’ve visited here many time & it’s always enjoyable.
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alina
Miami
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Riva Grill was amazing last night! The waitress and the quality of food was great. We enjoyed the music and dancing for the New Year.
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Cesar
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service even when full of costumers. Great experience. Special thanks to our waitress Maria.
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Marty
San Francisco
20 reviews
2.0
20 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We have always loved Riva Grill. This visit went a bit sideways. It all started well. We were seated quickly and our waitress was pleasant. We ordered a salad and soup, to be split, and they accommodated this nicely. We no sooner received our soup and salad,when our entrée arrived. First they were delivered to another table, before they finally got to us. We still had soup and salad. No pacing at all, and no apologies or accommodation was offered by the waitress or management. The salad and soup were delicious, but the filet mignon was undercooked.
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J
Jeannine
San Joaquin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service from Karen. Very personable with no sense of hurry. Our early New Year’s Eve dinner was perfect.
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Miranda
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Karen was amazing! The food was fantastic and we had a lovely time. We especially loved the lobster deviled eggs, filet mignon, bisque, and homemade potato chips! The woodys are wonderful as well.
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Ted
VIP
Las Vegas
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food just OK. Baby Back Ribs as an appetizer were a joke.. basically just a plate of bones with little bits of meat. See were wrapping up dinner our server was overheard telling the other table that we had gotten " the last of the ribs" and they were all out. So basically they had just sent out what they could scrape together to make our ribs late. Chef should have been embarrassed to send that out of his kitchen
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Brandi
VIP
Las Vegas
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Riva never disappoints. We had a party of 9 for lunch - 4 teens, a 10 year old and 4 adults. The variety of options was excellent for all and every dish was perfect and tasty. Our server was amazing. 100% on top of it all and so friendly! Thank you for a wonderful experience.
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Lauren
VIP
Houston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful meal, we were all impressed with our choices. Jorge our server was exceptional. Look forward to returning.
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FAQs

Riva Grill is rated 4.3 stars by 4785 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 2, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 69 times today

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

Additional information

Cross Street
Hwy. 50
Neighbourhood
South Shore
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steak, Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
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.
Public transit
Riva Grill is centrally located in South Lake Tahoe where Ski Run Blvd. meets Lake Tahoe. We are one mile west of the Heavenly Gondola; on the south side of highway 50, and a quick ride by taxi cab, Blue Go transit or bicycle. Many folks choose to walk here on warm summer evenings and return by taxi. Plenty of bicycle and kayak parking available.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef - Doug Bussiere
Entertainment
Live acoustic music every weekend with your favorites from the 70's, 80's, 90's and today; Fridays and Saturdays 8:00pm to 11:00pm. Ladies are welcome to dance on the bar...but you have to take your shoes off first!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rivagrill.com/
Phone number
(530) 542-2600
Private party facilities
Private party space available for groups of 20 guests up to 600 guests. Riva Grill is available to close for private functions. Call for details.

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Riva Grill

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Additional information

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

Seared Diver Scallops

Peppered Tenderloin & Blue Cheese Salad

French Onion au Gratin

Appetizers

Ahi Poke BowlUS$28.00

Lobster Deviled EggsUS$20.00

Pomegranate Glazed Pork RibsUS$25.00

Beer Battered Coconut PrawnsUS$25.00

Dungeness Crab CakesUS$27.00

Steamed ClamsUS$27.00

Garlic BreadUS$13.00

Soups / Salads

Chef Doug's Soup Du JourUS$17.00

French Onion au GratinUS$17.00

Shrimp & Lobster BisqueUS$17.00

House SaladUS$17.00

Caesar SaladUS$17.00

Wedge SaladUS$18.00

Deck Favorites

Spicy Fried Chicken SandwichUS$27.00

Filet BBQ Bacon BurgerUS$30.00

Filet California BurgerUS$30.00

Dungeness Crab SandwichUS$30.00

Peppered Tenderloin & Blue Cheese SaladUS$31.00

Cobb SaladUS$30.00

The Riva Grill

Chimichurri SalmonUS$49.00

Seared Diver ScallopsUS$51.00

Soy Braised Short RibsUS$50.00

Roasted ChickenUS$45.00

Filet MignonUS$56.00

Filet and ScampiUS$53.00

RibeyeUS$56.00

Grilled Pork TenderloinUS$48.00

Filet & Lobster

Slow Roasted Prime RibUS$56.00

Pasta

Wild Mushroom Risotto*US$42.00

ConchiglieUS$42.00

Seafood TagliariniUS$49.00

Sweets

Irish Coffee

White Chocolate Snickers CheesecakeUS$16.00

Apple Pecan Bread Pudding a La ModeUS$16.00

Mocha Crunch Ice Cream CakeUS$16.00

Peppermint Stick Sundae & Creme WafersUS$16.00

Seasonal SorbetUS$16.00

Warm Chocolate BrownieUS$16.00

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