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Riva Grill, South Lake Tahoe, CA

Riva Grill

4.4
4.4
4807 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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

Experiences

  • Easter Brunch

    US$89.00 per person

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Hop on over to Riva Grill for a magical lakefront Easter Brunch! Join us on April 20th from 10 AM to 2 PM for a delicious brunch with stunning views of the lake. Enjoy family-friendly fun, a special visit from the Easter Bunny, and a memorable experience by the water. Reservations are highly recommended, so make sure to book your spot today and celebrate Easter with us in style!
    Easter Brunch photo
  • Mother's Day Brunch

    US$89.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Treat Mom to the ultimate Mother's Day Brunch by the lake! Give her the gift of quality time, delicious food, and refreshing drinks with a beautiful lake view. Make your reservation, and we’ll take care of the rest — ensuring you look great and take all the credit for this unforgettable day! Brunch will be served from 10am to 2pm.
    Mother's Day Brunch photo

Offers

  • Après Ski Party - Fish Taco Friday

    Jan 17, 2025 - Apr 11, 2025
    Fri - 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
    Join us for the Ultimate Après Ski in South Lake Tahoe every Friday, all winter long! The Party takes place from 6:30pm to 9:30pm with live music, food & drink specials , snowboard giveaway & raffles all night. Win Sierra at Tahoe Ski Passes, local business gift cards and more!

  • Happy Hours

    Jan 13, 2025 - Apr 30, 2025
    Mon - Fri - 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
    Happy Hour on The Lake - Monday to Friday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm Enjoy discounted Wet Woodys®, Well Drinks, Draft Beers, Thunderbird Margaritas, Josh Cabernet and Chardonnay and Rombauer Chardonnay by the glass. All Appetizers and Pizzas! - Holidays and Exceptions may apply.

What 4,807 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Great for scenic views

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Lively

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Most Booked

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Child-friendly

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Good for groups

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Neighbourhood gem

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Great for fine wines

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Great for scenic views

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Lively

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Riva Grill offers a beautiful lakeside dining experience with "amazing views and great food." Highlights include the flavorful crab risotto, "delicious" prime rib, and famous "Wet Woody" drinks. The service is frequently praised as "excellent" and "friendly," although some guests note the higher pricing. Overall, a memorable destination dining spot.

4,807 Reviews
  1. Annid

    Unspecified1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our host was lovely and very helpful with drink / food suggestions. Unfortunately for a California restaurant they do not have very many options that are vegan friendly which was surprising. Also sadly our burgers were raw in the middle, if they had been properly cooked our rating would be much higher, but very expensive restaurant to have poor quality food. There needs to be a change in quality control… also maybe it’s their winter menu.. because we had gone here the summer before and loved it so that is why we came back with friends, and it was quite an embarrassing / disappointing experience other than the nice ambience and waitress. Live music and water views are also always a nice touch that saves this place from a worse rating

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    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible view of Lake Tahoe, all staff we dealt with were all very friendly and helpful in selecting menu items. It was our first time visiting Lake Tahoe we highly recommend!

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  3. debbie

    Richmond9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a nice restaurant on the expensive side. Pretty view of the lake. Food was good, not fantastic but good.

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    the ambiance was great but the food was very salty

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  5. rori

    Hawaii9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We chose to eat at Riva Grill to help celebrate our anniversary because of the location, menu and previous reviews. The location was outstanding and the food was very good. It was a busy night but our server, Jesslyn, did an amazing job of giving us top service and making us feel special .

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Exceptional service! Beautiful setting. Food was good but not great.

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  7. Rose Ann

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious. The table by the window allowed for a beautiful view of the lake. Arrive a few minutes early to walk around the lake. Highly recommended.

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  8. Charles VIP

    Hawaii137 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been here several times, and the food is always good. The service was good as well. The noise level was high at times it was hard to hear the waiter.

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  9. Richard

    Connacht1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place! And good food. Friendly staff too. Can’t wait to go back.

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  10. Bruce VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place on the water, nice views, good food, great service, wonderful in all seasons. Outside tables in the summer are especially nice. Kinda expensive, but worth it IMHO.

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FAQs

Riva Grill is rated 4.4 stars by 4807 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 20 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Riva Grill

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
  • 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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