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River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant, Tahoe City, CA

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant

4.4
4.4
1087 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
2285 River Road, Tahoe City, CA 96145

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for creative cocktails
Located on the banks of the Truckee River between Truckee and Tahoe City, this rustic old Tahoe lodge has been a Tahoe dining favorite for many, many years. Choose between a cozy table in our Alpine Dining Room or along the river in our River View Dining Room. In the summer, dine on our patio that overlooks the river. Enjoy great food and drink that is creative and interesting while being delicious and familiar. The menu changes seasonally to ensure use of the most available sustainable, fresh ingredients.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Sat, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    The River Ranch offers on-site catering for special events, served in our Alpine Dining room for year-round groups up to 35 guests. For large parties or weddings in the warmer months, we can accommodate up to 150 guests on our riverside Patio.
  • Private party facilities
    The River Ranch Alpine Dining Room offers an indoor, year-round space for private dinners, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, family reunions, company parties and holiday festivities for up to 35 seated guests. In the Summer, our spacious riverside Patio can accommodate up to 150 seated guests.
  • Private party contact
    Event Coordinator: (530) 583-4264 ext. 203
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Tahoe City
  • Cross street
    Alpine Meadows Road
  • Parking details
    Complimentary, first-come first-serve
  • Public transit
    Tahoe Area Regional Transit stops at the River Ranch sign.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,087 people are saying

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Contemporary American

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Overall

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Food

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Ambiance

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Value

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Kid-friendly

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Healthy

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Great for fine wines

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Great for scenic views

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Lively

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "great service" and a "fun vibe." Guests rave about the "delicious food," including standout dishes like the mahi mahi and salads. The setting by the Truckee River provides "lovely views," enhancing the charming rustic atmosphere.
1,087 Reviews
  1. Carrie

    Tahoe3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing.we had a view of the river. Great food. Really enjoyed our afternoon. After our meal, we hung out on the veranda and enjoyed the peaceful waters of the Truckee River while taking pictures of the scenery.

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  2. Steve VIP

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great mahi mahi and best salads in Tahoe area Great service

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  3. Peter

    Los Angeles1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a very very poor experience yesterday evening (April 5, 2025). Perhaps just a bad day for the team at River Ranch. Food: * salmon under cooked and raw. * pasta overcooked and mushy. Those were over comable items, as everyone as different taste. But what was unforgivable, was being ingnored for several minutes upon check in. We were at the resturaunt early and before dinner rush, with reservations. There were empty tables and no line, so this was not a capacity issue. But again forgivable on its own. Then after our dinner and bill was paid. We were asked to leave by a hostess (not even our server), "so they could make room for more people". We were not loud or rude beforehand so our behavior could not be the issue. They table next us was not asked to leave. They were there before us, and had recieved their bill etc. we felt singled out. Any one of these items by themselves forgivable. But all together, it was a deal breaker. We have eaten at the River Ranch several times over the years, and this was aweful, and we probably will not return. As we didn't feel appreciated or treated well as customers.

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  4. charlie

    San Francisco11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    always a very good choice. service, food, prices, and atmosphere always top notch.

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  5. jean

    Philadelphia12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    River Ranch dining experience can be whatever you’d like it to be -a high end dining or burgers and nachos. We did a bit of both. We had excellent service by Sam One tiny disappointment was I couldn’t wait to have the halibut but upon ordering found out they were out of it. I ended up going in a totally different direction with the nachos which ended up being great. Dining companion had the stroganoff and loved it. Our table was overlooking Truckee river and views were lovely. Would definitely recommend!

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  6. Wuin VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time with happy hour last night with a simple dinner. Even nicer evening tonight drinks to start at the bar and then , wine and a full dinner at the table next to the river. Waitstaff was excellent (both night!) really friendly and professional. Appreciate that! Food was lovely and we had a nice table next to the river and took our time having dinner and talking. It was a really nice moment after a day of skiing. Will be back! Thanks!

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  7. Allison VIP

    Atlanta75 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Unique spot on river that’s got great history. Food was delicious, enjoyed the wedge salad and some great enteees like elk, bison short rib. Fabulous servers. Mine was Simone.

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  8. Eric VIP

    San Francisco115 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A favorite for many years. The service was great, the food delicious and we'll be back soon!

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  9. jeffo

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding place. Great staff. Delicious food. Fun vibe

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  10. Cesar

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a 5 pm reservation I showed up 15 mins to check in 15 mins later i was till waiting with all I mean all the staff walk pass me only the female worker that started at 5 ask me if I have been helped and I replied No and ive been here for 15 mins s

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FAQs

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (530) 583-4264.

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 1087 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Tahoe / Reno Area
  4. North Lake Tahoe
  5. Tahoe City

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Booked 10 times today
Google Map for River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant

2285 River Road, Tahoe City, CA 96145

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Alpine Meadows Road
  • Neighborhood
    Tahoe City
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Sat, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary, first-come first-serve
  • Public transit
    Tahoe Area Regional Transit stops at the River Ranch sign.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    The River Ranch offers on-site catering for special events, served in our Alpine Dining room for year-round groups up to 35 guests. For large parties or weddings in the warmer months, we can accommodate up to 150 guests on our riverside Patio.
  • Private party facilities
    The River Ranch Alpine Dining Room offers an indoor, year-round space for private dinners, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, family reunions, company parties and holiday festivities for up to 35 seated guests. In the Summer, our spacious riverside Patio can accommodate up to 150 seated guests.
  • Private party contact
    Event Coordinator: (530) 583-4264 ext. 203
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