Dock & Dine by Boat

Dock and Dine

DINE BY BOAT ON THE NORTH SHORE

Editor’s Note: Only locations accessible by boat this summer are featured.

You’re lounging on the bow of a boat on Lake Tahoe soaking up the sun while waves gently lap against the hull. You’d be asleep except your stomach is rumbling and the snacks you packed just aren’t that appealing. What you’re really craving is a madeto-order sandwich or dinner and a drink at a lakeside table. But where do you go? After more than two decades living in Tahoe and hundreds of hours spent on Big Blue, I’ve gotten to know where to go so I’ll share some of my favorite spots for dining by boat on the North Shore. Part II will feature the West Shore in our June 8 edition.

Tahoe City

Tahoe City has the largest concentrations of dining options you can access by boat on the lake. Dock | There are public piers located at the bottom of Grove Street (unloading only) and in front of Tahoe State Recreation Area. Tahoe City Marina also offers buoys and docking in the marina; check with the attendant at the gas dock. Dine | Take your pick. Moe’s Original Bar B Que (I go for the Smofu smoked tofu) or reserve a table for lakeside dining only steps away. At Jake’s On the Lake at the Boatworks Mall my favorite summer lunch is an order of the must-have artichoke bites and a salad. Upstairs, go for the street tacos at Mirada Tacos & Tequilas. Delectable Italian fare reigns at Za’s Lakefront, but no matter what you order, add a side of their Brussels sprouts. To Die For. You’ll want to savor every bite and make a reservation at Christy Hill or grab a drink at the SandBar open only in the summer. For a quick grab and go, order a wrap and a smoothie at Syd’s Bagelry or a slice of pizza at Mountain Slice Cafe & Creamery. My favorite is The Straight Trippin’ topped with Angel Dust, owner Alex Hunt’s special blend of seasonings and parm.

BY KATHERINE E. HILL

Jake’s on the Lake | Courtesy TCDA

Carnelian Bay

Dock | Gar Woods Grill & Pier offers guest buoys with taxi service daily in the summer and a public pier next to the restaurant offers limited spots for docking. Dine | If you’re haven’t had a Wet Woody, now is the time to head to Gar Woods Grill & Pier to try this famous (or infamous as the case may be) libation. They are tasty, but strong, so be careful. You’ll need a hearty meal to go with this drink. CB’s Bistro across the street is a great place for pizzas, burgers and sandwiches, while Waterman’s Landing on the far side of Sierra Boat Company offers sandwiches, wraps and espresso drinks.

Incline Village

Dock & Dine | While most of Incline Village isn’t accessible by boat, you can belly up to the bar (almost literally) at Pier 111 at Lone Eagle Grille. The bar located at the end of the dock also offers light fare, or make a reservation for dinner at Lone Eagle, which is one of my favorite fine-dining spots in the region. They also have a great bar menu. n

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Grow Your Own Virtual Workshops

Virtual | May 25, June 1, June 8 6 p.m. Free | tahoe.ucdavis.edu

Incline Village Farmers’ Market

Incline Village Library | Incline Village | May 26, June 2 3-6 p.m. Free | (775) 832-4130, laketahoemarkets.com

Tahoe City Farmers’ Market

Commons Beach | Tahoe City | Thursdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free | tahoecityfarmersmarket.com

Grow-Your-Own In-Person Workshops

Truckee River Regional Park | Truckee | May 28, June 4 10-11 a.m. Free | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

Truckee Certified Farmers Market

Truckee River Regional Park | Truckee | Tuesdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | chamber.truckee.com

Wine on the Water

| Kings Beach | June 1-3 6 p.m. | bgcnlt.org

Tequila Tasting

Caliente | Kings Beach | June 2 5:30-6:30 p.m. $10 | calientetahoe.com

Ski Run Farmers’ Market

Ski Run Blvd. | South Lake Tahoe | June 3 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free | skirunfarmersmarket.com

47th Soroptimist Wine & Restaurant Faire

Coyote Moon Golf Course | Truckee | June 4 5-7:30 p.m. $50-$60 | (408) 316-2413, chamber.truckee.com

South Lake Tahoe Farmers’ Market

American Legion Hall | S.Lake Tahoe | June 7 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free | eldoradofarmersmarket.com

Farmers’ Market

Meyers Mountain Market | Meyers | June 8 3-7:30 p.m. Free | facebook.com

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40TH ANNIVERSARY

1982 – 2022 MISSING

We are missing copies of “North Tahoe Truckee This Week” from SEPTEMBER 1998 to MID-JUNE 1999 in our archives. If you have a copy that you can donate or lend to us for scanning, email editor@tahoethisweek.com.

JUNE 24-30, 1999 | West Shore resident Sean Palmer, ranked No. 11 racer in the world on the downhill circuit at the time, was featured on the cover of “North Tahoe Truckee This Week” for the upcoming World Cup Knobular Race in Olympic

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NOV. 2-17, 1999 | The late Joy Michael was again featured on the cover portraying the character Little Nell (one of Joy’s many characters) tied to the railroad tracks in Truckee. Photo by “Snidely Whiplash.”

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