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Riva Grill, South Lake Tahoe, CA

Riva Grill

4.2
4.2
4775 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 94 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for creative cocktails
Home of the Wet Woody ® and storybook sunsets, Riva Grill is Tahoe South’s premier lake front restaurant located in the Ski Run Marina. The 3,000 square foot deck overlooking Lake Tahoe comfortably seats 200 guests and is a dining experience that is second to none. Floor to ceiling windows in the two-story restaurant provide an equally epic view of the Sierras and Lake. Since 1998, visitors and locals alike have flocked to Riva for the best food and service in town. Try the bacon-wrapped filet and scampi with Point Reyes Bleu Cheese butter, the renown grilled or blackened fish tacos with apple-jicama slaw and micro cilantro or any of their home made wood fired pizzas, to name just a few. Additionally, a visit to Riva Grill would not be complete without trying their world famous Wet Woody ® signature cocktail. The rum and fruit juice blended drink will leave you with cold hands and a warm heart and certainly wanting one more.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (530) 542-2600
  • Website
    http://www.rivagrill.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef - Doug Bussiere
  • Private party facilities
    Private party space available for groups of 20 guests up to 600 guests. Riva Grill is available to close for private functions. Call for details.
  • Location
    900 Ski Run Blvd, Suite 3, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
  • Neighborhood
    South Shore
  • Cross street
    Hwy. 50
  • Parking details
    There is always plenty of parking available at Riva Grill. Complimentary valet parking is provided, lunch and dinner, seven days a week during the summer season. Additional parking is accessible in the lot adjacent to Riva Grill where the first 90 minutes of parking is complimentary.
  • Public transit
    Riva Grill is centrally located in South Lake Tahoe where Ski Run Blvd. meets Lake Tahoe. We are one mile west of the Heavenly Gondola; on the south side of highway 50, and a quick ride by taxi cab, Blue Go transit or bicycle. Many folks choose to walk here on warm summer evenings and return by taxi. Plenty of bicycle and kayak parking available.
  • Entertainment
    Live acoustic music every weekend with your favorites from the 70's, 80's, 90's and today; Fridays and Saturdays 8:00pm to 11:00pm. Ladies are welcome to dance on the bar...but you have to take your shoes off first!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Appetizers

  • Ahi Poke Stack

    marinated tuna / sweeweed salad/ puffed rice / crispy wonton / mango-ginger relish / sweet soy / wasabi cream

    • Lobster Deviled Eggs

      white truffle oil / lobster / scallions / Meyer lemon aioli

      • Pomegranate Glazed Pork Ribs

        slow smoked St. Louis Ribs / pomegranate-molasses glaze / spiced candied orange zest / basil oil

        • Beer Battered Coconut Prawns

          mango mustard marmalade / grilled pineapple

          • Dungeness Crab Cakes

            Dijon-horseradish aioli / cucumber-dill salad / avocado / basil oil

            • Steamed Clams

              white wine / tomatoes / garlic butter / garlic bread / Asiago

              • Garlic Bread

                toasted French roll / garlic butter / Asiago cheese (with Gorgonzola for an additional charge)

                Soups / Salads

                • French Onion au Gratin

                  Gruyere / grated Asiago / sourdough croutons

                  • Shrimp & Lobster Bisque

                    lobster cream / bay shrimp / sherry

                    • House Salad

                      fresh spring greens / roasted red pepper vinaigrette / feta / sugar crisp walnuts (add grilled chicken, grilled salmon or shrimp, chilled tenderloin for an additional charge)

                      • Caesar Salad

                        romaine / classic garlic-lemon dressing / asiago / crostini / sun dried tomatoes / capers (add grilled chicken, grilled salmon or shrimp, chilled tenderloin for an additional charge)

                        • Wedge Salad

                          baby iceberg lettuce / tomatoes / red onions / bacon / Point Reyes blue cheese crumbles (add grilled chicken, grilled salmon or shrimp, chilled tenderloin for an additional charge)

                          • Chef Doug's Soup Du Jour

                            Chef Doug's soup of the day. Ask your server for details.

                            Deck Favorites

                            If you wish, the burger, crab & chicken are available with bacon, sautéed mushrooms, cheese or guacamole - Wishes - (each for an additional charge). If you'd like the Impossible Burger to replace your burger patty (for an additional charge)

                            • Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich

                              krispy fried chicken breast / smoked mayo / dill pickle slices / Franks Red Hot sauce / ciabatta roll

                              • Filet BBQ Bacon Burger

                                ground tenderloin / bacon / cheddar / chipotle ranch / onion ring / bbq sauce

                                • Filet California Burger

                                  ground tenderloin / teriyaki glaze / guacamole / tomatoes / pepper jack cheese / bacon

                                  • Dungeness Crab Sandwich

                                    chilled Dungeness crab / grilled sourdough bread / green leaf lettuce / cheddar cheese

                                    • Peppered Tenderloin & Blue Cheese Salad

                                      served chilled / mixed greens / Point Reyes blue cheese / roasted tomatoes / spiced walnuts / Granny Smith apple salad / red onions / balsamic vinaigrette

                                      • Cobb Salad

                                        blackened chicken / Roma tomatoes / Point Reyes blue cheese / egg / bacon / avocado / olives / cucumber / balsamic vinaigrette

                                        The Riva Grill

                                        on the south shore

                                        • Chimichurri Salmon

                                          Patagonia Verlasso Salmon / pepita chimichurri/ charred poblano cream sauce / prickly pear caulis / spanish rice / pickled red onion / brocolini.

                                          • Seared Diver Scallops

                                            Dungeness Crab risotto / sautéed baby carrots & green beans / blood orange beurre blanc

                                            • Soy Braised Short Ribs

                                              Slow braised shorts ribs /ginger sticky rice / Asian pineapple slaw / Szechuan green beans

                                              • Roasted Chicken

                                                half roasted chicken / BBQ glaze / mashed potatoes / Caribbean fire roasted corn on the cob

                                                • Filet Mignon

                                                  10 oz. bacon-wrapped / red wine demi / Point Reyes blue cheese butter / garlic mashed potatoes

                                                  • Filet and Scampi

                                                    garlic prawns / 7 oz. bacon-wrapped filet mignon / red wine demi / Point Reyes blue cheese butter

                                                    • Ribeye

                                                      18 oz. char grilled /sautéed mushrooms / asparagus / pancetta & red potato hash / rum peppercorn demi

                                                      • Grilled Pork Tenderloin

                                                        Kurobuta pork tenderloin / lightly smoked / cream corn mashed potatoes / pancetta & brussels sprouts / apple cider bourbon glaze

                                                        • Filet & Lobster

                                                          10 oz. lobster tail / 7 oz. bacon-wrapped filet mignon / garlic mashed potatoes

                                                          • Slow Roasted Prime Rib

                                                            Friday & Saturday! Oven roasted / garlic mashed potatoes / asparagus / au jus / horseradish cream

                                                            Pasta

                                                            • Wild Mushroom Risotto*

                                                              sautéed wild mushrooms / asparagus / grape tomatoes / Asiago cheese / creamy risotto (add chicken or shrimp for an additional charge)

                                                              • Conchiglie

                                                                grilled chicken / pancetta / artichoke hearts / shell pasta / smoked gouda cream

                                                                • Seafood Tagliarini

                                                                  sautéed prawns / scallop / clams / mussels / house roasted tomatoes / basil / saffron / tomato Gruyére cream sauce

                                                                  Sweets

                                                                  • Irish Coffee

                                                                    Tullamore D.E.W. / sugar / Peerless coffee / fresh whipped cream / the 4 food groups

                                                                    • White Chocolate Snickers Cheesecake

                                                                      graham cracker crust / Hershey's Hot Fudge / Snickers bar crumbles

                                                                      • Apple Pecan Bread Pudding a La Mode

                                                                        apple cider foster sauce / pecan pieces / Hoch's Family Creamery vanilla bean ice cream

                                                                        • Mocha Crunch Ice Cream Cake

                                                                          Hoch's Family Creamery chocolate & coffee ice cream / Oreo crust / Skor Bar sprinkles

                                                                          • Peppermint Stick Sundae & Creme Wafers

                                                                            Hoch's Family Creamery peppermint ice cream / creme wafers (Hershey's hot fudge is available, Yum)

                                                                            • Seasonal Sorbet

                                                                              Hoch's Family Creamery sorbet / fresh berries / honey granola / lemon zest / mint

                                                                              • Warm Chocolate Brownie

                                                                                Hoch's Family Creamery vanilla bean / caramel sauce / fresh raspberry whipped cream

                                                                                Last updated: November 24, 2024

                                                                                What 4,775 people are saying

                                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                4.2
                                                                                4.2 based on recent ratings
                                                                                • 4.1Food
                                                                                • 4.4Service
                                                                                • 4.4Ambience
                                                                                • 3.8Value

                                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                                Loved For

                                                                                • South Lake Tahoe

                                                                                  Good for groups

                                                                                • South Lake Tahoe

                                                                                  Hot spot

                                                                                • South Lake Tahoe

                                                                                  Neighborhood gem

                                                                                • South Lake Tahoe

                                                                                  Great for outdoor dining

                                                                                • South Lake Tahoe

                                                                                  Great for scenic views

                                                                                • South Lake Tahoe

                                                                                  Most Booked

                                                                                Review summary

                                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                Riva Grill offers a stunning lakeside experience with "amazing views" and a vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "spectacular service," especially on the patio. The menu features standout dishes like crab legs and prime rib, complemented by the infamous "Wet Woody" cocktails. Perfect for special occasions or a relaxed lakeside meal.

                                                                                4,775 Reviews

                                                                                1. Marty

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  St. Louis

                                                                                  22 reviews

                                                                                  3.0

                                                                                  22 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                                  Overpriced for what you get at a lunchtime session. Portions are ample, presented well. Wouldn’t hurry back

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                                                                                2. Debbie

                                                                                  Sacramento

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Excellent service and great place to go for a birthday celebration. Had a great time!

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                                                                                3. Jane

                                                                                  Denver

                                                                                  10 reviews

                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                  10 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  Riva is a fabulous restaurant. I think tonight was just off with the food. We will definitely be back.

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                                                                                4. Jason

                                                                                  Phoenix

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Spent Christmas dinner here with our 3 teens. It was a perfect evening in every way. The ambience & view of the lake are hard to beat (4 pm dinner rez). The food was very good (only reason not perfect was wife's medium rare was a little undercooked). My son had the prime rib -- delicious. I had the salmon, our appetizers were great. The service was splendid...how often do you take your teens to dinner and they rave about how good dinner was?? We will definitely be back whether in summer or winter.

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                                                                                5. John

                                                                                  Jacksonville

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  2.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 2
                                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                                  3. Service 3
                                                                                  4. Ambience 2
                                                                                  Very disappointed with Riva Grill for not having their Special Christmas Menu all day. We made reservations for Christmas Day based on the menu that was advertised. When we arrived at 1p we learned that menu was for the evening only. Our server offered to change our reservation to later but we were there and hunger so we stayed. Every table that was seated around us had the same question about why the Christmas menu wasn’t available all day. In my experience, on special holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, restaurants have a special menu all day. We were really disappointed as we thought we were going to have a nice Christmas meal, not hamburgers and sandwiches. On a positive note, the crab cake appetizer was very good.

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                                                                                6. Emily

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  San Diego

                                                                                  24 reviews

                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                  24 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Riva Grill is located right on the water, so the view is nice. We were there for lunch, and the service was excellent. I have two complaints about the food, however. The fish in the fish tacos was not entirely fresh, nor were the tomato slices on my pizza. For those prices, that is inexcusable. The shrimp/ lobster bisque is excellent. The sauce and condiments on the tacos were great. And I liked my salad with cheese and candied walnuts. A really nice touch was that our server brought us the blender the chocolate shake was made in, so we got all of it, and it was yummy.

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                                                                                7. Terri

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  Tahoe

                                                                                  54 reviews

                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                  54 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Great venue for a special celebration or a holiday. While prices are a tad higher than most places, it is a gorgeous place with excellent service.

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                                                                                8. Suni

                                                                                  New York City

                                                                                  18 reviews

                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                  18 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  We are pleased with Location, food quality & service received from the waitress waited our table. However, when we seated, the restaurant wasn’t yet busy, we requested to be seated the table on the 2nd floor for better lake viewing. Although the restaurant accommodated our request, but the hostess had an unfriendly attitude towards to us all the way which it left us a bad note

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                                                                                9. Bricio

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  Guadalajara

                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Comida y atención excelente, Variedad en comida, y un lugar muy agradable

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                                                                                10. Leanne

                                                                                  Tahoe

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  The food was amazing and great service on Christmas Eve! Thanks Jesselynn!

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                                                                                FAQs

                                                                                Riva Grill is rated 4.2 stars by 4775 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                Make a reservation

                                                                                2 people
                                                                                7:00 PM
                                                                                Booked 94 times today
                                                                                Google Map for Riva Grill

                                                                                900 Ski Run Blvd, Suite 3, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

                                                                                Additional information

                                                                                • Cross street
                                                                                  Hwy. 50
                                                                                • Neighborhood
                                                                                  South Shore
                                                                                • Hours of operation
                                                                                  Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm
                                                                                • Price
                                                                                  $50 and over
                                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                                  Contemporary American, Steak, Californian
                                                                                • Dining style
                                                                                  Casual Elegant
                                                                                • Dress code
                                                                                  Casual Dress
                                                                                • Parking details
                                                                                  There is always plenty of parking available at Riva Grill. Complimentary valet parking is provided, lunch and dinner, seven days a week during the summer season. Additional parking is accessible in the lot adjacent to Riva Grill where the first 90 minutes of parking is complimentary.
                                                                                • Public transit
                                                                                  Riva Grill is centrally located in South Lake Tahoe where Ski Run Blvd. meets Lake Tahoe. We are one mile west of the Heavenly Gondola; on the south side of highway 50, and a quick ride by taxi cab, Blue Go transit or bicycle. Many folks choose to walk here on warm summer evenings and return by taxi. Plenty of bicycle and kayak parking available.
                                                                                • Payment options
                                                                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                • Executive chef
                                                                                  Chef - Doug Bussiere
                                                                                • Entertainment
                                                                                  Live acoustic music every weekend with your favorites from the 70's, 80's, 90's and today; Fridays and Saturdays 8:00pm to 11:00pm. Ladies are welcome to dance on the bar...but you have to take your shoes off first!
                                                                                • Additional
                                                                                  Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                • Website
                                                                                  http://www.rivagrill.com/
                                                                                • Phone number
                                                                                  (530) 542-2600
                                                                                • Private party facilities
                                                                                  Private party space available for groups of 20 guests up to 600 guests. Riva Grill is available to close for private functions. Call for details.

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