Boathouse on the Pier

4.6

102 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Charming

Boathouse on the Pier is celebrated as one of the finest South Lake Tahoe restaurants, offering a dining experience extending over the lake. Savor gourmet meals paired with unparalleled views of the clear blue waters.

Our menu features fresh, local ingredients and a selection of fine wines and cocktails. Enjoy not just a meal but experience a moment to remember, perfectly capturing one of the most beautiful sunsets from our restaurant. Dine with your dog on our picnic tables right on the Pier.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(530) 600-1846
Website
https://www.tahoebeachretreat.com/dining/boathouse-on-the-pier
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Roy Brewer

Location
3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Neighborhood
South Shore
Parking details
Complimentary parking is available in front of the Pier, behind the Beach Retreat & Lodge.
Entertainment
Entertainment changes seasonally. Currently, the Boathouse features Wine Not Wednesdays, with live music and wines by the glass at half price, and Sunday Songs with Bloodies and Bubbles.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

Fried Calamari$17.00
Lightly dusted calamari rings and tentacles, sweet-chili & tartar sauce.
Seared Ahi$21.00
Furikake yellowfin tuna seared rare, pickled ginger, wasabi, wakame seaweed salad, wasabi citrus soy.
Ahi Crudo$17.00
Furikake yellowfin tuna seared rare, cucumber, avocado, spicy mayo, wasabi citrus soy, wonton crisps.
Edamame$9.00
Baby soy bean pods, black truffle sea salt
Buffalo Cauliflower$14.00
Spicy breaded cauliflower bites, cucumber, ranch.
Baked Brie$20.00
Whipped brie cheese, honey, toasted almonds, medjool dates, fig jam, grapes, granny smith apple, bosc pear, roasted garlic, lemon-rosemary schiacciata.
Garlic Parmesan Brussel Sprouts$18.00
Crispy brussel sprouts, parmesan cheese, roasted garlic, balsamic reduction.
Sushi Bites$22.00
Lightly tempura-battered roll-cut bites, surimi, avocado, cream cheese, nori, calrose rice, wasabi, atomic sauce, pickled ginger, spicy mayo, wasabi lime soy; serving of seven rolls
Seared Scallops$28.00
Three carmelized, cripsy pan seared scallops, nut-free pesto, mediterranean wheat berry medley.
Zucchini Blossoms$20.00
Lightly battered zucchini squash flower blossoms stuffed with italian ricotta and mascarpone. served with basil nut-free pesto and marinara.
Chicken Wonton Tostadas$21.00
Sweet garlic chili chicken breast, roasted pablano corn salsa, parmesan, spicy mayo, served on three wonton tostada

Entrees

Surf N Turf$51.00
Six ounce beef tenderloin, sweet-chili jumbo shrimp, sauteed seasonal mushrooms, red wine reduction demi glaze, grilled asparagus, served with the potato du jour.
Filet Mignon$42.00
Six ounce beef tenderloin, sauteed seasonal mushrooms, red wine reduction demi glaze, grilled asparagus, served with the potato du jour.
Chilean Sea Bass$46.00
White wine lemon butter sea bass, grilled asparagus, served with mediterranean wheat berry vegetable medley.
Beach Tacos$18.00
Choice of blackened mahi-mahi, grilled chicken, or carne asada skirt steak, avocado, cabbage, cilantro-lime crema, flour tortillas, serving of three tacos with chips and salsa
Boathouse Cheeseburger$20.00
American wagyu beef half pound patty, cheddar cheese, green leaf, heirloom tomato, pickled red onion, garlic dill aioli, brioche bun *Vegetarian option available*
Fish And Chips$20.00
Battered icelandic haddock, fries, cabbage slaw, lemon, tartar sauce.
Caprese Chicken Linguini$26.00
Nut-free pesto cream linguini, parmesan, heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella, grilled chicken breast, balsamic reduction, garlic rosemary bread.
Cajun Shrimp Scampi$32.00
Cajun garlic shrimp, creamy lemon butter sauce, heirloom tomato, linguini, garlic rosemary bread.

Soup And Salad

Beach Retreat Salad$12.00
Spring greens, granny smith apple, bosc pear, goat cheese, candied pecans, champagne vinaigrette. *Add Protein, additional upcharge*
House Salad$12.00
Spring greens, heirloom cherry tomato, cucumber, carrot ribbons, garlic parmesan croutons, balsamic vinaigrette. *Add Protein, additional upcharge*
French Onion Gratin$12.00
Red wine carmelized onions, beef broth, lemon rosemary schiacciata, toasted with gouda, gruyere, and fontina cheeses.
Clam Chowder$12.00
Traditional new england style clam chowder served with oyster crackers.

What 102 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tahoe / Reno Area
Romantic
Tahoe / Reno Area
Great for scenic views
Tahoe / Reno Area
Good for special occasions
Tahoe / Reno Area
American
South Lake Tahoe
Best Food
South Lake Tahoe
Best Service
South Lake Tahoe
Best Ambiance
South Lake Tahoe
Best Value
South Lake Tahoe
Innovative
South Lake Tahoe
Good for groups
South Lake Tahoe
Healthy
South Lake Tahoe
Neighborhood gem
South Lake Tahoe
Great for fine wines
South Lake Tahoe
Romantic
South Lake Tahoe
Great for scenic views
South Lake Tahoe
Good for special occasions
South Lake Tahoe
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Boathouse on the Pier offers a "charming, quaint waterfront" dining experience with stunning lake views. Guests rave about the "awesome and attentive" service and delicious food, especially the "SOO GOOD" appetizers. The ambiance is romantic and cozy, making it a "hidden gem." Despite minor service hiccups, most diners highly recommend this spot.

102 Reviews

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Pat
Sacramento3 reviews
2.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
It was our 37 anniversary and we thought this was going to be a nice dinner, it was anything but. They had no steak, so the menu was even more diminished. The seared ahi was a very poor cut of fish, so tough to chew and cut. The service was fair at best and the entire place needs repair. Overall, I would definitely NOT recommend
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OpenTable Diner VIP
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best service and food in awhile. This bar has a beautiful view of the lake. The ambiance is quiet and romantic. We had the deep fried sushi bite,chicken wontons and calamari. All were freshly made and very tasty. Highly recommend giving this place a try.
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jaelyn
Las Vegas4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The most romantic spot with a view I’ve ever eaten at. Right by the water after sunset was perfect for date night. Very secluded spot. The inside was cute and spacious. The staff were lovely and nice and very attentive. The menu was small but honestly I would eat everything on the menu especially with how affordable the items were. We even had the cucumber martini it was very refreshing I’d take a double. All in all would come back multiple times.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional food, excellent service. Very cozy atmosphere.
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Marley
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ally and Ivetta were awesome and attentive. The view of the lake is amazingggg! I made sure to make a reservation dinning room a little limited. We’ll definitely be returning!
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carol
Las Vegas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Charming, quaint waterfront restaurant, wait staff and food was excellent!
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Gia
Philadelphia1 review
1.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Took 10 minutes to seat us after tour reservation time. One staff member taking care of tables and drinks. 20 minutes to receive a glass of wine and 40 minutes to receive food… which had a staff member’s hair in it. I returned the dish and was turned off and could not eat anything else in this establishment. Also silverware looked dirty and was unpolished. Waitress was inattentive and I tracked her down for water refill to find her chatting away with a friend… after staring 15 minutes prior that she’d get us water refills. Terrible service and extremely unprofessional.
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Jeff
Sacramento1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience! The food was awesome and the Line39 Sauvignon Blanc was amazing. We will be back for great food and wine.
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Jing
Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed the boathouse during our vacation. Food is delicious, beach is nice, service is wonderful.
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Renate
San Francisco16 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for Happy Hour and had a great time. Most of us ordered Mahi Mahi Tacos, roasted brussel sprouts and red wine. All were delicious. The service was excellent, and the view was beautiful. The ambiance is inviting, and the restaurant is cozy.
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FAQs

Boathouse on the Pier offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (530) 600-1846.

Boathouse on the Pier is rated 4.6 stars by 102 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Additional information

Neighborhood
South Shore
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Complimentary parking is available in front of the Pier, behind the Beach Retreat & Lodge.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Roy Brewer
Entertainment
Entertainment changes seasonally. Currently, the Boathouse features Wine Not Wednesdays, with live music and wines by the glass at half price, and Sunday Songs with Bloodies and Bubbles.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

Website
https://www.tahoebeachretreat.com/dining/boathouse-on-the-pier
Phone number
(530) 600-1846

Boathouse on the Pier

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

Fried Calamari$17.00

Seared Ahi$21.00

Ahi Crudo$17.00

Edamame$9.00

Buffalo Cauliflower$14.00

Baked Brie$20.00

Garlic Parmesan Brussel Sprouts$18.00

Sushi Bites$22.00

Seared Scallops$28.00

Zucchini Blossoms$20.00

Chicken Wonton Tostadas$21.00

Entrees

Surf N Turf$51.00

Filet Mignon$42.00

Chilean Sea Bass$46.00

Beach Tacos$18.00

Boathouse Cheeseburger$20.00

Fish And Chips$20.00

Caprese Chicken Linguini$26.00

Cajun Shrimp Scampi$32.00

Soup And Salad

Beach Retreat Salad$12.00

House Salad$12.00

French Onion Gratin$12.00

Clam Chowder$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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