Smoke Door - Lake Tahoe Saryo

4.9

161 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Fancy

Smoke Door Lake Tahoe Saryo is a Japanese-inspired restaurant using primitive wildfire cooking methods highlighting seasonal ingredients from Japan and the Tahoe region.

Our Executive Chef, Tyler Burges, hails from notable restaurants such as Michael Mina, Angler, and the esteemed Saison and is driven by seasonality and innovation.
Nestled in the breathtaking surroundings of Lake Tahoe, it offers an unforgettable dining experience with views of the open kitchen and wood-burning hearth.

Please note, we are unable to accommodate vegans or celiacs within our restaurant. If you have any specific dietary restrictions, allergies, or aversions please contact us via email at info.smokedoor@gmail.com.

**We are unable to accommodate any children under the age of 10 within our restaurant.**

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, American
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(530) 553-1064
Website
http://smokedoor-tahoe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cheque Gourmet, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Tyler Burges

Location
9980 N Lake Blvd, Kings Beach, CA 96143
Neighborhood
Kings Beach
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

A La Carte Bar Menu
Multiple dates available
Our bar menu includes all our dishes from the tasting menu. Please note, we allow only parties of 1-2 for this experience. This is a communal area so there are other guests around you. We highly encourage reservations. We do our best to accommodate all dietary needs, however are unable to provide a vegan, or gluten free menu for this experience. We ask that you contact us via email at info.smokedoor@gmail.com within 3 days before your initial reservation date if you have any dietary restrictions, allergies, or aversions. The final check includes a sales tax and a 22% service fee. There is a time limit of two-and-a-half hours. **Please note we do not allow children under the age of 10 within our restaurant**
10 Course Harvest Menu
$198.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Harvest Tasting Menu 10 Course Please note that we do our best to accommodate all dietary needs, however are unable to provide a vegetarian, vegan, or gluten free menu for this experience. We ask that you contact us via email at info.smokedoor@gmail.com within 3 days before your initial reservation date if you have any dietary restrictions, allergies, or aversions. We will not be able to accommodate any last-minute dietaries. This menu is priced at $198 per person, which includes our Japanese A4 Wagyu. This price is not inclusive of beverages, sales tax, or a 22% service fee. **Please note we do not allow children under the age of 10 within our restaurant. We do not offer our tasting menu outdoors**
6 Course Tasting Menu
$128.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Tasting Menu 6 Course Please note that we do our best to accommodate all dietary needs, however are unable to provide a vegan, or gluten free menu for this experience. We ask that you contact us via email at info.smokedoor@gmail.com within 3 days before your initial reservation date if you have any dietary restrictions, allergies, or aversions. We will not be able to accommodate any last-minute dietaries. This menu is priced at $128 per person, which includes the option of Steelhead Trout or Smoked Mary's Chicken as the main course. This price is not inclusive of beverages, sales tax, or a 22% service fee. **Please note we do not allow children under the age of 10 within our restaurant. We do not offer our tasting menu outdoors**

What 161 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tahoe / Reno Area
Best Overall
Tahoe / Reno Area
Best Food
Tahoe / Reno Area
Best Service
Tahoe / Reno Area
Best Ambiance
Tahoe / Reno Area
Innovative
North Lake Tahoe
Best Overall
North Lake Tahoe
Best Food
North Lake Tahoe
Best Service
North Lake Tahoe
Best Ambiance
North Lake Tahoe
Best Value
North Lake Tahoe
Hot spot
North Lake Tahoe
Romantic
North Lake Tahoe
Good for special occasions
North Lake Tahoe
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Smoke Door - Lake Tahoe Saryo delivers an unforgettable dining experience with "exceptional food" and "impeccable service." The creative Japanese cuisine, often featuring a smoky twist, is a standout. Guests rave about the tasting menu, especially the "avocado toast," and appreciate the attentive staff. Perfect for special occasions, it's a top choice in Tahoe.

162 Reviews

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NEIL
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly a great experience. I was told that the Smoke Door restaurant was outstanding and nowadays that could mean on that given night they got it right. But to be truthful it was all and more than what I was expecting. Food was on point, service also. We did the ten course taster menu chose not to do the drink paring as we were driving 20 oz of alcohol is too much for me. I really liked the atmosphere for such a high end restaurant the service wasn’t stuffy and the staff were very friendly and explained the courses and answered all of our questions. Will definitely return.
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ElizabethW
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent! Enjoyed our meal and the whole experience!
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Leslie
San Francisco
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was my husband’s birthday and we have been trying to get in for a while. It is well worth the wait! I am a horrible food snob and the food and service was transcendent, truly! We were born and raised in SF but had not been to Saison. Tyler Burges has a really unique vision for food and service it is perfectly executed here and we soo appreciate it! Our server was lovely and everyone else was as well! As an aside, we had returned from Italy the month prior and we really noticed the service and the pride that Italians feel with their jobs and it felt like we were transported to another country at Smokedoor. The aesthetics are gorgeous also! We did the 6 course menu and the only thing I didn’t love was the pork belly (but I never like pork belly- lol)! We will definitely be back.
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Frank
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
An experience meal for sure. 10 course tasting menu was outstanding and the drink paring was also excellent. Not inexpensive, but worth the money for a special occasion. Staff was wonderful and very knowledgeable. Will certain return.
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Brent
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is an extraordinary dining experience. Unexpected pleasures and refined culinary choreography.
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james
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They were great, contacted us ahead of time to check on any food allergies and if we had a special occasion. The food was perfect and unique. I’ve had sushi all over the world. This ranks up there with my top three!
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Kendra
Tahoe
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Smoke Door is by far the best food experience in Tahoe. The food is exquisite and the service is on point. They went above and beyond to make our birthday celebration special.
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Yana
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and great staff. Definitely get the avocado toast. Omg.
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Arty
Tahoe
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing dinner with great personal service. Very interesting flavor combinations with that subtle hint of smoke in everything! highly recommended for a special dinner outing.
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Katie
Austin
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food and service! I highly recommend Smoke Door.
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Smoke Door - Lake Tahoe Saryo is rated 4.9 stars by 161 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Smoke Door - Lake Tahoe Saryo

9980 N Lake Blvd, Kings Beach, CA 96143

Additional information

Neighborhood
Kings Beach
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Cheque Gourmet, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard
Executive chef
Tyler Burges
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://smokedoor-tahoe.com/
Phone number
(530) 553-1064

Smoke Door - Lake Tahoe Saryo

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

A La Carte Bar Menu

10 Course Harvest Menu

6 Course Tasting Menu

Menu

What 161 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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