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Gar Woods Grill and Pier Restaurant, Carnelian Bay, CA

Gar Woods Grill and Pier Restaurant

4.7
4.7
4707 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
19:30
Booked 50 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for creative cocktails
For 36 years Gar Woods Grill and Pier has been the premier waterfront dining destination in North Lake Tahoe. Floor-to-ceiling windows, large deck and balconies provide breath-taking views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierras. Gar Woods Grill and Pier is an upscale casual restaurant that accommodates groups of 160 just as easily as groups of two. Our Chef has created a menu highlighting California cuisine, hand cut steaks and fresh Pacific seafood, served in a fun-in-the-sun atmosphere. The wine list is a collection of best-known California vintners featuring more than a dozen wines by the glass. Enjoy the waterfront deck while sipping on Gar Woods world famous Wet Woody®. With nearly four million sold, you will be in good company! Or thaw out with a Warm Woody or a Heavenly Bottom. Lake Tahoe sunsets are our specialty.
Service dogs/bunnies/parrots welcome- with appropriate credentials under the ADA.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch (Mon - Fri) 11:30 am - 5:00 pm (Sat & Sun) 11:30 am - 5:00 pm Brunch menu served Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 am -3:00 pm Dinner (Sun - Thurs) 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm (Fri & Sat) 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Easter - buffet brunch served from 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Thanksgiving- dinner served 1:00 - 9:00 pm Christmas Eve- 11:30 am - 9:30 pm, dinner starts at 5:00 pm Christmas Day- 11:30 am - 10:00 pm, dinner starts at 5:00 pm Bar The bar is open during lunch and dinner hours and never closes before 12:00 pm (Sun - Thurs) and 1:00 am (Fri & Sat)
  • Phone number
    (530) 546-3366
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Dean Lennon
  • Private party facilities
    Private party space available for groups of 15 guests up to 450 guests. Gar Woods Grill & Pier is available to close for private functions.
  • Area
    Carnelian Bay
  • Cross Street
    Center Street
  • Parking details
    Plenty of complimentary on-site parking. Visit by boat in spring, summer and fall and enjoy our complimentary valet boat parking, or dock at our handicap accessible, deep water 130 foot pier.
  • Public transit
    All local bus lines drop off and pick up in front of Gar Woods Grill & Pier
  • Entertainment
    Rustler's MoonSteve and TomAcoustic Guitar Duo8:00pm-11:00pmFriday and Saturday Evenings70's through Today
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 4,707 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Hot spot

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Great for scenic views

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Most Booked

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Overall

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Food

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Service

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Best Ambience

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Child-friendly

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Good for groups

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Hot spot

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Great for outdoor dining

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Great for scenic views

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Lively

  • North Lake Tahoe

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gar Woods Grill and Pier Restaurant is a gem on Lake Tahoe, offering "amazing views" and a "quintessential Tahoe experience." Patrons rave about the "excellent service" and "delicious food," with standout dishes like the prime rib and seafood. It's a perfect spot for special occasions with its "beautiful setting" and "friendly staff." Whether you're enjoying the scenic deck or indulging in the popular Wet Woody cocktails, Gar Woods promises an unforgettable dining experience.

4,707 Reviews
  1. Michael

    San Francisco

    575 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    575 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Fair lunch this afternoon. Pleasant lake view from my window table. I started with the French onion soup. I remembered it being better on my last visit. Rather unremarkable this time. Next I had the bacon wrapped 7oz.filet Mignon with crispy French fries. The fries were quite tasty and as crispy as advertised. The filet was perfectly cooked medium rare. Fair selection of wines by the glass. Service was adequate.

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  2. Terri

    Las Vegas

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful lunch with our friends. We all had the prime rib dip sandwich and is was delicious. The service was excellent too. Gar Woods is one of our favorite places.

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  3. Patrick

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome dinner with family! Thick and perfect prime rib and pork chop! A Tahoe must for every trip.

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  4. BETH

    Sacramento

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, attentive service and a pitcher of Wet Woody’s!

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  5. Brad

    Tahoe

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Terrible service, seated then waited 15 without anyone coming around to drink or food order finally flagged down a waiter, who was not our waiter to take our order. Ordered soup and salad, 20 minutes later soup arrives , after 45 minutes no food arrives. Our waiter never checked on us. Finally left without ever getting our salads. The parity at the table behind us and in front of us were seated after us and served, but we were either ignored and forgotten. All this was at 2pm not during the lunch or dinner rush. Place is very popular, but I cannot recommend because of the poor service.

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  6. John

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was cooked to perfection! Taste was amazing, service was excellent!!!!!

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  7. Steve

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have not been there for a few years and I remains one of the jewels of Lake Tahoe - sat in the deck, weather was perfect and crab Sandi was excellent!!

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  8. Jennifer

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The hostess started the experience with seating us at an exceptional table like we requested for our special birthday dinner. We had a fabulous server. It was his second day on the job and he was excellent and knowledgeable. Our food was great. Crab-cakes are delicious and so is the teriyaki salmon salad. Views are unbeatable. Can’t wait to return.

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  9. sonja

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a Birthday Dinner for my Husband there. Food very good. Service and Drinks Excellent! Ambience and View Great. Highly recommended for big Groups, Families or Date Night.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved it here! Thank you! Great food and service! We will be back.

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Gar Woods Grill and Pier Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 4707 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:30
Booked 50 times today
Google Map for Gar Woods Grill and Pier Restaurant

5000 North Lake Boulevard, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Center Street
  • Area
    Carnelian Bay
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch (Mon - Fri) 11:30 am - 5:00 pm (Sat & Sun) 11:30 am - 5:00 pm Brunch menu served Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 am -3:00 pm Dinner (Sun - Thurs) 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm (Fri & Sat) 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Easter - buffet brunch served from 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Thanksgiving- dinner served 1:00 - 9:00 pm Christmas Eve- 11:30 am - 9:30 pm, dinner starts at 5:00 pm Christmas Day- 11:30 am - 10:00 pm, dinner starts at 5:00 pm Bar The bar is open during lunch and dinner hours and never closes before 12:00 pm (Sun - Thurs) and 1:00 am (Fri & Sat)
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of complimentary on-site parking. Visit by boat in spring, summer and fall and enjoy our complimentary valet boat parking, or dock at our handicap accessible, deep water 130 foot pier.
  • Public transit
    All local bus lines drop off and pick up in front of Gar Woods Grill & Pier
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dean Lennon
  • Entertainment
    Rustler's MoonSteve and TomAcoustic Guitar Duo8:00pm-11:00pmFriday and Saturday Evenings70's through Today
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (530) 546-3366
  • Private party facilities
    Private party space available for groups of 15 guests up to 450 guests. Gar Woods Grill & Pier is available to close for private functions.
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