A memorable dining experience awaits you as you enter the Christy Hill Restaurant in the center of Tahoe City. The restaurant sits on the shoreline of Lake Tahoe on an elevated embankment offering diners a panoramic vista. The intimate setting offers guests a view that is only upstaged by the cuisine, wine and service. Spectacular sunsets that can be seen from every table is just one of the many reasons that Christy Hill was voted "Most Romantic Restaurant" and "North Lake Tahoe's Iconic Restaurants with World-Class Views" by the San Francisco Chronicle.
Executive Chef, Luis Vallin, focuses on sustainability and innovation, supporting local merchants and farmers. The thoughtful and playful menu pays homage to the tradition of Christy Hill while continuing to uplift and propel the cuisine and restaurant into exciting new territory.
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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
4.8Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value
Noise • Moderate
Diners' Choice Awards
Tahoe / Reno Area
Best Overall
Tahoe / Reno Area
Best Food
Tahoe / Reno Area
Best Service
Tahoe / Reno Area
Best Ambience
Tahoe / Reno Area
Great for fine wines
Tahoe / Reno Area
Romantic
Tahoe / Reno Area
Great for scenic views
North Lake Tahoe
Best Overall
North Lake Tahoe
Best Food
North Lake Tahoe
Best Service
North Lake Tahoe
Best Ambience
North Lake Tahoe
Best Value
North Lake Tahoe
Healthy
North Lake Tahoe
Great for fine wines
North Lake Tahoe
Great for outdoor dining
North Lake Tahoe
Romantic
North Lake Tahoe
Great for scenic views
North Lake Tahoe
Good for special occasions
North Lake Tahoe
Most Booked
Review summary
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Christy Hill offers a memorable dining experience in Tahoe City, highlighted by "spectacular views of Lake Tahoe" and "excellent service." Guests praise the "superb food" and "warm, inviting atmosphere." The tasting menu is a standout, while outdoor seating provides a "magical" ambiance. Ideal for special occasions, it remains a local favorite.
2,227 Reviews
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Carrie
VIP
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Consistently excellent- service and food. We had the tasting menu with the wine pairings and both were outstanding. Perfect for a special occasion or a memorable dinner with family and friends.
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zachary
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent dining options and all well prepared. Our server, Janice, could not have been more helpful and definitely steered us in the right directions.
Just a delightful evening in a lovely setting.
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Alessia
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2024
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Nicest restaurant in all Tahoe area- great service great wine good food and European ambiance
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Nancy
VIP
San Francisco
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The tasting menu was superb, especially the scallops and ravioli! We had the wine pairing with it and really enjoyed the wines chosen for each dish. Christy Hill continues to impress us each time we dine with them. We will be back!
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Janice
VIP
San Francisco
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Once again Christy Hill was outstanding. The food was inventive and absolutely delicious! I had the octopus appetizer which was flavorful and nicely plated. The parsnip puree soup was great for a wet cold night. The duck breast with mole sauce was wonderful as was the lamb with stuffed peppers. We also enjoyed our favorite orange wine. We highly recommend Christy Hill!
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Joli
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
An exceptional meal in a lovely setting. The four of us dined liked kings at Christy Hill. We started with four delicious appetizers and liked the tuna crudo and brussel sprouts best. Highlights of our main dishes were the black cod and the lamb. Loved that the food was served on warm plates. And we finished with the chocolate croissant bread Pudding. Delicious! Service was impeccable.
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Dyami
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great dinner, drinks and atmosphere. Would recommend for an elevated dinner in Tahoe
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Maryam
VIP
San Francisco
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on 24 December 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Very cozy restaurant with excellent food. My favorite restaurant in Tahoe City. Everything is delicious at this restaurant and staff are very friendly. Our party of 4 ordered 5 appetizers and 4 different entrees and we wiped out plates clean. Everyone was super happy with their food.
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Robert
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 23 December 2024
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 3
Ambience 4
Excellent and creative cuisine. Wonderful wine list. Friendly service
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Matt
Las Vegas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 23 December 2024
Overall 3
Food 4
Service 3
Ambience 5
Food was good, felt our waiter could be better. When of my plates had a chip in it as well which I would not expect from this level of restaurant. Cost check would also be a nice feature to have in the future.
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FAQs
Christy Hill is rated 4.9 stars by 2227 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.