Smoke Door - Lake Tahoe Saryo

4.9

188 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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2 people

3 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

Smoke Door Lake Tahoe Saryo is a Japanese-inspired restaurant using primitive wildfire cooking methods highlighting seasonal ingredients from Japan and the Tahoe region.

Our Executive Chef, Tyler Burges, hails from notable restaurants such as Michael Mina, Angler, and the esteemed Saison and is driven by seasonality and innovation.
Nestled in the breathtaking surroundings of Lake Tahoe, it offers an unforgettable dining experience with views of the open kitchen and wood-burning hearth.

Please note, we are unable to accommodate vegans or celiacs within our restaurant. If you have any specific dietary restrictions, allergies, or aversions please contact us via email at info@smokedoorsaryo.com

**We are unable to accommodate any children under the age of 10 within our restaurant.**

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, American
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(530) 553-1064
Website
http://smokedoor-tahoe.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Cheque Gourmet, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Tyler Burges

Location
9980 N Lake Blvd, Kings Beach, CA 96143
Area
Kings Beach
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

A La Carte Bar Menu
Multiple dates available
Our bar menu includes all our dishes from the tasting menu. Please note, we allow only parties of 1-2 for this experience. This is a communal area so there are other guests around you. We highly encourage reservations. We do our best to accommodate all dietary needs, however are unable to provide a vegan, or gluten free menu for this experience. We ask that you contact us via email at info.smokedoor@gmail.com within 3 days before your initial reservation date if you have any dietary restrictions, allergies, or aversions. The final check includes a sales tax and a 22% service fee. There is a time limit of two-and-a-half hours. **Please note we do not allow children under the age of 10 within our restaurant**
10 Course Harvest Menu
US$198.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Harvest Tasting Menu 10 Course Please note that we do our best to accommodate all dietary needs, however are unable to provide a vegetarian, vegan, or gluten free menu for this experience. We ask that you contact us via email at info@smokedoorsaryo.com within 3 days before your initial reservation date if you have any dietary restrictions, allergies, or aversions. We will not be able to accommodate any last-minute dietaries. This menu is priced at $198 per person, which includes our Japanese A4 Wagyu. This price is not inclusive of beverages, sales tax, or a 22% service fee. **Please note we do not allow children under the age of 10 within our restaurant. We do not offer our tasting menu outdoors**
6 Course Tasting Menu
US$128.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Tasting Menu 6 Course Please note that we do our best to accommodate all dietary needs, however are unable to provide a vegan, or gluten free menu for this experience. We ask that you contact us via email at info@smokedoorsaryo.com within 3 days before your initial reservation date if you have any dietary restrictions, allergies, or aversions. We will not be able to accommodate any last-minute dietaries. This menu is priced at $128 per person, which includes the option of Steelhead Trout or Smoked Mary's Chicken as the main course. This price is not inclusive of beverages, sales tax, or a 22% service fee. **Please note we do not allow children under the age of 10 within our restaurant. We do not offer our tasting menu outdoors**

What 188 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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
Innovative
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
Romantic
North Lake Tahoe
Good for special occasions
North Lake Tahoe
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Smoke Door - Lake Tahoe Saryo offers an "extraordinary dining experience" with exquisite Japanese-inspired dishes. The 10-course tasting menu and creative beverage pairings are standout features. Diners praise the "amazing service" and "intimate atmosphere," making it perfect for special occasions. Enthusiastic reviews highlight the "exceptional" quality of both food and service.

188 Reviews

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John
Tahoe
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went to Smoke Door om a Friday evening and the restaurant was almost full. The atmosphere was warm and inviting and we were anticipating a wonderful meal. we were not disappointed. We had the ten course taste menu with the beverage pairing and it was all fantastic. there are other reviews that break down each course in detail so no need to repeat. Hurry and go now. The quality and expertise is evident in every bite and sip. we had an experience. Not simply a meal. This place is a local treasure.
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Blair
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cool small restaurant Every course was amazing Truly enjoyed the experience. We will be back soon!
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Jamie
VIP
San Francisco
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was spectacular. From the moment you walk through the door. Calm and beautiful. The food was exquisite, service was of Michelin star level. The sake menu was two pages long. Only 26 seats. The noise level was high but the food made up for everything
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vince
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I'd heard that this was the best restaurant in Tahoe so decided to surprise my wife with a dinner there. We chose the 6 course tasting menu and split a wine pairing (which had several sakes and a cocktail as well). The food was fantastic and the courses were spaced out well to create a great dinner event. We loved our server, Sebastian, and the manager, Zack. It's a really great experience for a night up in the mountains.
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Willow
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 22 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A total unique dining experience at every level.
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diana
Tahoe
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 22 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a Tuesday night and the restaurant was packed with very happy customers. The dishes were exquisite and beautifully presented. The avocado toast was a new one to us and it was just divine! We can not wait to go back! Also very impressive is how quietly and efficiently the open kitchen staff worked together. They are a well oiled machine. Servers were very personable and accommodating. Watching the smoking process was also very interesting. This may not be appropriate, but I also enjoyed the heated Toto toilet in the restroom!
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kimberly
VIP
Tahoe
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was exquisitely prepared and presented and our server was knowledgeable and friendly! The wine and saki pairing really made the experience top notch. Thank you 🙏
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Julia
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic dining experience! We had the 10-course harvest menu with pairings at the bar. Each dish was a masterpiece, showcasing incredible creativity and high-quality, seasonal ingredients. The cocktails are also amazing. The service was excellent, and we had the pleasure of chatting with the chef, who was warm and engaging. His insights into the dishes and the inspiration behind them added another layer of appreciation to the experience. Smoke Door Saryo is a true gem. The ambiance is intimate and sophisticated, perfect for a special occasion. We highly recommend this restaurant to anyone seeking a truly memorable dining experience in Lake Tahoe.
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Jessica
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent experience. Food was amazing and service impeccable. We did the six course tasting with the alcohol pairing. The drinks were fantastic and perfect compliments to the food. Was a very enjoyable evening and we plan to return for the nine course tasting!
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Jeff
San Francisco
86 reviews
5.0
86 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely not your typical Tahoe meal, this place delivers beautifully prepared and presented food with a modern Asian flair. The 6-course tasting menu delivers plenty of food. The wine list is quite varied, and the somm is super knowledgeable and has opinions. Yes! The service and the ambiance are totally Tahoe - Relaxed, attentive, friendly and fun. We’ll be back.
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Smoke Door - Lake Tahoe Saryo is rated 4.9 stars by 188 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

3 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Smoke Door - Lake Tahoe Saryo

9980 N Lake Blvd, Kings Beach, CA 96143

Additional information

Area
Kings Beach
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Cheque Gourmet, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard
Executive Chef
Tyler Burges
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://smokedoor-tahoe.com/
Phone number
(530) 553-1064

Smoke Door - Lake Tahoe Saryo

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

A La Carte Bar Menu

10 Course Harvest Menu

6 Course Tasting Menu

Menu

What 188 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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