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Dining at The River Ranch Lodge

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River Ranch Restaurant and Bar

Lake Tahoe River Ranch Romantic Dining Enjoy a creatively prepared meal, fresh seafood, fabulous steaks, and many unique specialty items, the essence of California continental cuisine. Whether you choose a table by the river rock fireplace or along the curved wall cantilevered over the rushing Truckee River, the friendly, professional staff will see that your visit is a memorable one. Begin or end your evening with a visit to the River Ranch Bar. The warm, friendly atmosphere will have you feeling like a "regular" in no time, discussing places to ski, hike or tour the next day with local "experts" and fellow visitors. Or choose a table by the cozy lounge fireplace - perfect for a romantic after dinner drink.
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River Ranch Schedule

Operating hours change seasonally. Please call us for specific opening times. As a general rule, the restaurant and bar are open for business as follows:
River Front Dining Continental Breakfast - available for River Ranch Lodge guests only
Lunch - daily on the patio in summer, weekends only in spring, fall and winter
Dinner - nightly, year round, with patio seating available in the summer

Bar (inside) - daily, year round, opening for lunch on weekends and holidays and in the late afternoon on weekdays
Bar (outside) - daily on the patio in summer

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EXECUTIVE CHEF AT THE RIVER RANCH LODGE
Julia Walter is the Executive Chef of the River Ranch, formerly the Chef de Cuisine at Moody's Bistro and Lounge. Walter's culinary background began at Johnson and Wale's in South Carolina, one of the nation's top culinary schools, where she graduated with high honors. Walter moved to the Truckee area in 2002, and was hired as the Sous Chef at Moody's Bistro and Lounge. As the new Chef, Walter will be changing the menu seasonally to keep up with culinary trends. Stop by the River Ranch to enjoy some new menu items!

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Menu

Subject to Change without Notice

Menu

APPETIZERS

SEARED SESAME COATED AHI TUNA
    With a marinated seaweed salad and wasabi vinaigrette
12.95
HERB POLENTA
    With sauteed spinach and heirloom tomato concasse in a garlic-white wine broth with bleu cheese crumble
8.95
PAN FRIED CRAB CAKES
    Dungeness crab with smoky aioli and micro greens
12.95
SOUP OF THE EVENING 6.95
SALADS

CAESAR SALAD
    Whole leaf romaine with traditional dressing
7.95
BLOOMSDALE SPINACH
    Organic spinach tossed in a raspberry bacon vinaigrette with fresh berries, shaved egg, Laura Chenel goat cheese and candied walnuts
10.95
WEDGE SALAD 
     Chilled wedge of Iceberg Lettuce with Baby Tomatoes, avocado, Maytag Bleu Cheese, toasted pinenuts and a Balsamic bleu cheese vinaigrette
9.95
GREEN SALAD
    Mixed greens tossed in roasted shallot vinaigrette with baby tomatoes and spiced pecans
    Add Maytag Bleu, goat or Asiago cheese
6.95

2.00

ENTREES

SONOMA CHICKEN
    Half Fulton Valley Farms organic chicken, pan roasted with caramelized onions and sherry
19.95
IDAHO RED TROUT
    Pan roasted with a crispy skin and lemon caper brown butter sauce
20.95

SHRIMP RISOTTO
     Creamy risotto and sauteed shrimp with spring vegatables, Parmesan Cheese, toasted pinenuts and crispy basil
    without Shrimp

24.95

17.95

PORTOBELLA MUSHROOM NAPOLEAN
    Grilled marinated portabellas with mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes,  sauteed spinach and broiled tomatoes
18.95
PEPPER STEAK
    Broiled New York with cracked pepper and our traditional green peppercorn sauce
30.95
FILET MIGNON
    With California Cabernet and roasted Gilroy Garlic sauce
30.95
RACK OF LAMB
    Full New Zealand rack with a Dijon rub and apple, Bourbon, rosemary demi-glace
31.95
CROWN PORK CHOP
    Brined, grilled and served with braised greens and bacon onion jus
25.95
DUCK TWO WAYS
    Half Maple Leaf Farms duck with pan roasted breast and confit leg. Served with a blackberry fumet
26.95
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Corner Highway 89 and Alpine Meadows Road
P.O. Box 197, Tahoe City, CA 96145
(866) 991-9912 or (530) 583-4264



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