Thursday, April 11, 2024

Riva Grill - South Lake Tahoe, CA

This one is fun. Lots of all-American classics meant to be eaten next to breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevadas' largest freshwater lake. Sister to the northern Gar Woods Grill, the menu is the same, lots of heavy comfort food. 


Hot Wings really hit the spot after a long day at the spa, and these are fried delightfully crispy. 


Dungeness Crab Cakes have more celery than I like with plenty of crab in between. 


Shrimp & Lobster Bisque is a bowl of seafood cream. Best for sharing - it's a lot for one person to drink. 


The Dungeness Crab Sandwich is full of cold crab drenched in mayo, covered with cheddar cheese. No need for the cheese, and those chunks of crab would stand out more with less. 

It's a touristy restaurant for sure, but it's far from a tourist trap. The decor is cute and the experience is fun, and it's absolutely reasonable for a meal at a destination that caters to tourists.

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