Spindleshanks

Name: Spindleshanks
Address: 6873 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe Vista, CA, United States, 96148
Telephone: (530) 546-2191
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

93 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Jan 8, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 2 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Lively
Great for brunch

Spindleshanks American Bistro and Wine Bar represents the best of both old and new Lake Tahoe. Opened in 2000 by partners Steve Marks and Harman Schuchmann, the restaurant has become a Tahoe Vista institution in a short amount of time. By offering regional American cuisine and a variety of wines in a casual atmosphere, the pair created a dining experience that caters to both large families and couples seeking a romantic evening.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Bistro, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(530) 546-2191
Website
http://spindleshankstahoe.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
On-site catering available.
Private party facilities
We can accommodate your private party and banquet needs for up to 50 people. Please contact us for more information!

Location
6873 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
Neighbourhood
Kings Beach
Parking details
Private Lot
Entertainment
We offer live music almost every week. Please visit our website for a full schedule.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 93 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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Spindleshanks offers a "great menu with delicious food" and a "great wine selection." Guests appreciate the "old Tahoe" decor and generous portions. While some experienced delays in service, others praised the "impeccable service" and friendly staff. It's a "perfect place to relax," though outdoor seating might attract bees.

93 Reviews

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Masako
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We had dined here 2 years ago, and thought it was decent. This time, it felt like other overpriced restaurants in a touristy area. Some items were alright, but some not so great. In our case, oyster appetizer was so heavily sauced, we couldn’t find the oysters. We enjoyed our spinach salad. Our main course of duck was so tough, we had to chew & spit them out.. yuck. We mentioned it to our main wait staff at the end, and he barely acknowledged our comment. I thought that was odd. Front staff was nice.
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Stephanie
Seattle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service were excellent. This restaurant was recommended by our lodging as a kid-friendly option. While they do have a kids menu, the space itself was quite tight, with hot platters of food and drinks coming around the corners often. If you have a toddler that needs to move around from time to time (accompanied by a parent), you might find a different option. We ended up packing up our entree to go. All very tasty, though!
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Rosalie
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a solid “old Tahoe” decor and menu. The portions were very generous and the waiter was friendly and efficient. This was a perfect place to relax and enjoy.
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Renee
VIP
Los Angeles
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Spindleshanks' never disappoints. Great food, great drinks, great wine selection and great service.
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Korey
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was beyond fantastic! Our waiter was excellent and very attentive.
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Roberta
VIP
San Francisco
178 reviews
5.0
178 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great, except for the bees swarming over the table, they did put a table fan on our table but bees did not care, I suggest don’t order any kind of meat dish if your sitting outside
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Dawn
VIP
San Francisco
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great menu with Delicious food and great location.
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Aaron
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Heavy delays in seating and then over 45 minutes once seated before our order was taken. Pleasant atmosphere and music!
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LRav4411
VIP
San Francisco
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food is good but it always takes 1 hour plus for our Food to be served. Dinner reservations were 7:15, dinner entrees came at 8:30, bill @9:00 and their wifi was down and unable to process our credit card. Did not get out the door until 9:15. Do not be in a hurry and bring enough cash to cover your bill. We come every year when we visit in summer and winter and every time I say, “Never again!”
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Impeachable service and food was amazing. The owner Steve even came out to talk with us.
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FAQs

Spindleshanks offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (530) 546-2191.

Spindleshanks is rated 4.4 stars by 93 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 8, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

6873 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe Vista, CA 96148

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Kings Beach
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Bistro, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
We offer live music almost every week. Please visit our website for a full schedule.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://spindleshankstahoe.com/
Phone number
(530) 546-2191
Catering
On-site catering available.
Private party facilities
We can accommodate your private party and banquet needs for up to 50 people. Please contact us for more information!

Spindleshanks

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