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Dinner menu at River Ranch, Tahoe City

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Dinner

Nightly, 5–9 PM

Alpine Starters & Shareables

  • Soup du JourCup $9 / Bowl $12
  • Caesar Salad$12 / $17

    Whole Leaf Lettuce, Artisan Croutons, Parmesan, Meyer Lemon Oil, Candied Lemon

    GF
  • Greek Salad$12 / $17

    Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Chèvre, Candied Walnuts, Pickled Red Onion, Lemon Vinaigrette

    GF
  • Wedge Salad$16

    Iceberg, Bacon, Cherry Tomato, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Blue Cheese Dressing

    GF
  • Crispy Brussels & Shishitos$12 / $17

    Twice-Cooked Brussels & Peppers, Balsamic Glaze, Garlic, Parmesan, Sweet Onion Aioli

    GF
  • Roasted Garlic Hummus Plate$17

    Carrot, Celery, Shishito Peppers, Naan Bread

    CGDF
  • Ahi Poke^$25

    Hawaiian Ahi Tuna, Poke Sauce, Avocado, Toasted Macadamia Nuts, Red Onion, Ginger, Wakame, Wontons

    GM
  • Calamari^$18

    Rings & Tentacles, Lemon Aioli

  • Wings$18

    Choice of Buffalo, Spicy Peach Chili, Sriracha Honey, or Teriyaki

    GF
  • Alpine Poutine$16

    Crispy Fries, Mushroom Gravy, Cheese Curds

    GF
  • Chophouse Burger^$24

    1/2 Pound, Brioche Bun, Bacon, Cheddar, Arugula, Beefsteak Tomato, Sweet Onion Aioli, Fries

    GMGF
  • Famous Ranch Nachos$20

    Mountain of Local Corn Chips, Cheese, Black Beans, Jalapeño, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, Guacamole

    GF

River Ranch Signature Entrées

  • New Zealand Elk Chops^Single Chop $47 / Two Chops $70

    Coriander-Crusted, Chimichurri, Fingerling Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Chèvre

    GF
  • Dayboat Diver Scallops^$55

    Pan-Seared, Corn Cream, Pancetta, Fingerling Potato, Grilled Corn, Tomato Confit

    GF
  • Mary’s Half Chicken$40

    Organic, Pan-Seared, Sherry-Leek Pan Jus, Fingerling Potatoes, Corn, Mushrooms

    GF
  • Ranch StroganoffWild Mushrooms $26 / Wild Mushrooms & Tenderloin $36

    Fresh Local Egg Noodles, Crema, Red Wine, Chive

  • Bison Short Ribs$46

    Bourbon Slow-Braised, Soy & Citrus Pan Glaze, Mashed Baby Red Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts

    GF
  • Prime Steak^16oz Ribeye $70 / 8oz Baseball Cut Top Sirloin $45

    Blue Cheese Butter, Veal Jus, Mashed Baby Red Potatoes, Grilled Broccolini

    GF
  • Catch of the Day^Market Price

    Ask your server

    GF
  • Summer Bounty$26

    Summer Squash, Grilled Corn, Tomato, Asparagus, Quinoa, Romesco Sauce

    GF
  • Lemon-Ricotta RavioliVegetarian $27 / Pancetta $32

    Arugula Pesto Cream, Summer Squash, Cherry Tomato, Corn, Spinach

GF: Gluten friendly · CG: Contains gluten · DF: Dairy free · GM: Gluten-free on request

^ Served raw or undercooked, or may be. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

* Denotes Gluten Friendly. Please Specify when placing order. Orders of 6 or more entrées subject to 18% gratuity. ^Item may be cooked to order or contains raw/undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or under-cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Menus and prices change with the season. Tell your server about any allergies.

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River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant
2285 River Road
Tahoe City, CA 96145
  • (530) 583-4264
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Hours

  • Dinner nightly, 5 to 9 PM
  • Happy hour Monday to Friday, 3 to 5 PM
  • Weekend breakfast, 8 to 11:30 AM
  • Check-in 3 PM, check-out 11 AM

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On the Truckee River, at the bottom of Alpine Meadows Road. Since 1964.

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