Our favorites include:
Beacon Bar & Grill, located on the water at Camp Richardson. Open year-round. Very popular in the summer and they charge $5 to park. Options: park on Emerald Bay highway and walk in or bike or walk from the cabin.
Sunny Side Bar & Grill, Half-hour drive north of Springcreek,ocated on the the westside of Tahoe on the lake. Popular in the summer, deck with great water views.
Italian- Passaretti's Italian Restaurant 1181 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Breakfast- Ernie's Coffee Shop 1146 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 - 530-541-2161
More choices by location: Tahoe's Guide to Fine Dining