Riva Grill
American Restaurant and Cocktail Bar$$$$
South Lake Tahoe
Ranked #4 for American restaurants in South Lake Tahoe
"Wet Woodys and the chef"(7 Tips)
"Best view, patio, cocktails and food on the lake."(13 Tips)
"Go one Friday for Fish Tacos, free prizes and live bands."(5 Tips)
"The lobster & shrimp bisque is 90% cream."(2 Tips)
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Bre LambertMay 20, 2013Sit outside for gorgeous views of the lake in summer. The Wet Woody cocktail is called world famous for a reason. Don't have more than one, though, or you may end up in the lake!
Sahar AJuly 1, 2016Sit outdoors - amazing view of Lake Tahoe; even at night perfect w/ heaters. Great seafood. Make sure you read the menu, it's rather cheeky.
Luisa PedreschiMay 24, 2014The artichoke appetizer and fried zucchini appetizer are very delicious. I had a margarita and it was super big, flavorful and strong so one was enough!
Anything seafood is typically amazing here and so are the specialty cocktails. Surprisingly awesome pizzas, too! Check the website to see if Fish Taco Fridays are happening - they're a blast.- Donald HaiberJuly 19, 2015Gotta try the Wet Woodys and the chef will prepare any fish you catch with the charter boats, Awesome
James MacKennaSeptember 14, 2016Blueberry lemon cheesecake is worth waiting for. Split a meal if you have to!
GabrielleFebruary 1, 2021Burger and service are not great! Take your monies elsewhere other than for the Wet Woody, which is tasty.
Eliot LandrumMay 12, 2015Nice upscale dining and beautiful views. Ask for upstairs dining if you can!
Michael MonizDecember 31, 2012Service pretty good. Option to have 64 oz beers. Burgers not bad. Quite expensive. Lakeside view. Upper class place. Nice establishment . One of top restaurants in Tahoe.
TV in dining room really detracts from an otherwise upscale atmosphere. Football game is on during Xmas eve dinner!!!
Elynn LeeNovember 25, 2016California burger was pretty good, but everything else we had was meh. Waitress (Kelly) was super nice, friendly, and attentive. Crust on Riva pizza was undercooked, Caesar salad portion was small.- Chemene PhillipsJune 21, 2012Best view, patio, cocktails and food on the lake. $5 Wet Woody Wednesday, Spirit tasting on Thursdays.
- Jackson ShihNovember 25, 2011I'm sure part of the reason for the high prices here is the real-estate. If you're coming here, do so when it is still light out to enjoy the lakeside view.
Stephanie LewisJuly 7, 2014Hostesses and waitstaff were pretty rude considering the price point here. Crab cakes and lobster bisque were on point though!
Zucchini Sticks are awesome! Kim is a great event manager too.
- Donald HaiberJuly 19, 2015Also check out Ike and Martin, very talented and entertaining, Thursday nights
Mike CahillOctober 27, 2011Fish tacos and lobster bisque soup were amazing...plus lake Tahoe view...WOW!
- David HeiserOctober 17, 2015Tenderloin salad is pretty decent, but almost everything is way overpriced. The lobster & shrimp bisque is 90% cream. Too heavy.
Sean StenstromSeptember 18, 2017$5 off rum runners on Wednesdays. Increidble sunsets from this place
jenny rockSeptember 9, 2017The views and staff are great, but the food leaves much to be desired for the price.
Albert GomezJuly 26, 2010Fish n chips are the bomb at this spot! And the side of coleslaw was also delish.
Conrad LopezMay 9, 2011The drinks are awesome. Very expensive food and drink menu. Would kind of expect the service to compare the pricing. It doesn't
Sara HurtadoFebruary 15, 2012Not worth the price. The filet mignon was NOT a filet mignon. Service was sparse but when we got service it was decent.
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- Mon–Fri
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 10:30 AM–10:00 PM
(530) 542-2600
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- 7.6
"Location location! Amazing spot for the sunset, gorgeous views, gets chilly at night, they have heaters. Good food, bruschetta app is delicious! No kids menu, it's shared for the price."
Jen A - 7.4
"The Lakeview omelette is awesome, and the fresh muffin come out warm and fluffy"
Bryan M - 7.5
"Cute place, their plates are huge but the food is great. Recommend the breakfast menu"
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