River Ranch Lodge - Restaurant & Bar, Alpine Meadows - Tahoe City, CAPlease take a look at the What's Happening page for Dining and Bar Specials.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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Operating HoursOperating hours change seasonally. Please call us for specific opening times. As a general rule, the restaurant and bar are open for business as follows:Bar - Open in the late afternoon year round and at 11:30am on Saturdays and Sundays. View the Café menu Dinner - Nightly at 5:30, year round, with patio seating available in the summer. View the Dinner menu View the Dessert menu Patio and BBQ - Open daily in the summer. View the Patio menu Continental Breakfast - Available for River Ranch Lodge guests only. |
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Julia Walter is the Executive Chef of the River Ranch. Chef 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 began her local career as the Sous Chef at Moody's Bistro and Lounge. As Executive Chef of the River Ranch since 2006, Chef Walter enhances the menu daily with local fresh and seasonal ingredients reflecting and setting current culinary trends. Stop by the River Ranch to enjoy some new menu items.