Shopping and Restaurants near Lake Tahoe and Truckee, CA

There are quite a few great spots for shopping around Lake Tahoe and plenty of restaurants to enjoy in the Truckee and Lake Tahoe area. We’ve gathered just a few to get you started, but you can also stop by our front desk where our knowledgeable staff can give you even more ideas.

Restaurants within walking distance
to Pepper Tree Inn

Wolfdales
Location: 640 North Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA
Phone: 530-583-5700
Blending the flavors of the West and Far East, award-winning Wolfdale's menu reflects the seasons by emphasizing fresh, simply and elegantly prepared cuisine, aesthetically pleasing to the discerning palate. Summertime deck. Garden weddings. Dinner nightly.

Jake's On the Lake
Location: 780 No. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA
Phone: 530-583-0188
Waterfront grill, steaks and seafood. Friendly bar & stunning views, home of MaiTai Tuesdays. Deck dining in summer. Open seasonally for lunch, year-round dinner nightly.

Christy Hill Restaurant
Location: 115 Grove Street
Tahoe City, CA
Phone: 530-583-8551
Panoramic lakeside dining featuring California cuisine. Reservations highly recommended. Open for dinner year round and summer season for lunch.

Blue Agave
Location: 425 No. Lake Blvd
Tahoe City, CA
Phone: 530-583-8113
True "Old Tahoe," stunning lakeviews. Authentic Mexican and Southwest cuisine made fresh with health-conscious ingredients. Specialties include Shrimp Fajitas, fruit-marinated Carnitas, real Seafood Quesadillas and a "grande" selection of world-class tequillas. Lunch & Dinner.

Rosie's Cafe
Location: 571 North Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA
Phone: 530-583-8504
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Casual dining, full bar. Live music and dancing Tuesdays

Sol & Lago Restaurant
Location: Boatworks Mall
Tahoe City, CA
Phone: 530-583-0358
Through the culinary vision of acclaimed chef Johnny Alamilla, Sol y Lago patrons are discovering a whole new array of Latin American flavors. The new Sierra Latino restaurant (former site of Hacienda del Lago) has continued to surprise and delight diners with its innovative menu and redesigned interior.

Sierra Vista Lakefront Dining
Location: 700 No. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA
Phone: 530-583-0233
Large lakefront restaurant, outdoor deck dining in summer. International menu featuring Italian dishes, pizza, pasta, burgers, appetizers, full bar. Accommodates parties up to 300. Open year-round for lunch and dinner. Live music.

Syd’s Bagelry & Espresso
Location: 550 N. Lake Blvd
Tahoe City, CA
Phone:  530.583.2666
Breakfast and lunch offerings. “Free” internet café. Main items include coffee and bagels, fresh salads, sandwiches, smoothies, juices, and more.

Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet
Location: 625 West Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA
Phone: 530-583-1377
European style breads, pastries, chocolates and cakes. Deli lunch featuring homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, and dinner entrees to go. Extensive line of gourmet sauces and condiments. Event catering.

Other fine restaurants just minutes away:

Chambers Landing Restaurant
Location: 6300 W. Lake Blvd.
Homewood, CA
Phone: 530-525-7262
Historic lakefront. Famous for "Chambers' Punch." The only "bar on the water." Open seasonally for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Ideal wedding location.

Sunnyside Resort
Location: 1850 West Lake Blvd.
Sunnyside, CA
Phone: 530-583-7200
Extremely popular Old Tahoe style lakefront lodge with on property restaurant., expansive deck for summer dining. Featuring a seafood grill, full lunch and dinner (seasonal lunch) menus, vibrant ambience and full bar service. Guest boat parking.

River Ranch Lodge
Location: Hwy. 89 at Alpine Meadows Rd.
Alpine Meadows, CA
Phone: 530-583-4264
Historic lodge overlooking the rapids of the Truckee River. Warm, unique atmosphere featuring steaks, seafood and wild game specialties. Occasional live entertainment. Open seasonally for lunch on the patio, dinner nightly.

Gar Woods Grill & Pier
Location: 5000 North Lake Blvd
Carnelian Bay, CA
Phone: 530-546-3366
Beautiful lakefront setting with large deck for seasonal dining. Seafood, steaks, pasta. Home of the famous "Wet Woody." Open year-round, seasonal lunch, dinner nightly, Sunday brunch buffet. Private catered parties available.

Shopping within walking distance to Pepper Tree Inn:

Boatworks Mall
Location: 760 North Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA
Lakeside specialty shops and restaurants. Indoor, year-round shopping and dining.

Goldstrike Jewelry
Location: 495 North Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA
Phone: 530-583-0671
Award-winning designs. Unique and custom wedding bands.

Mother Natures Cabin Fever
Location: 551 No. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA
Phone: 530-581-4278
Unique gifts and furniture with a Tahoe flair.

Tahoe City Marina Mall
Location: 700 North Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA
Phone: 530-581-0750
Upscale and eclectic shopping, home furnishings, sportswear, lakefront dining, full service marina, beauty salon, and home of the Tahoe Yacht Club.

Alpenglow Sports
Location: 415 North Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA
Phone: 530-583-6917
Equipment and apparel

North Tahoe Art Center Gift Shop
Location: 380 North Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA
Phone: 530-581-2787
An exceptional collection of fine art, limited editions, pottery, jewelry, textiles and collectibles by renown local artists.

For more information about shopping and dining in the Tahoe North area, you may want to visit the Tahoe Visitors and Convention Bureau. For hotel reservations at the Pepper Tree Inn, please call 800-624-8590.