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Riva Grill On The Lake in South Lake Tahoe is a four star American restaurant. Here's a place to get good food.
3.0 of 5 stars.
September, 2009Unbeatable location and ViewYes, this place is in an excellent location, and with a great view. It might be the only restaurant in South Lake Tahoe that is just next to the lake!!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ambience and view of the lake were great. Great for date, romance, etc. However, service was average. Price was high for what we ordered. We ordered the tortilla salad, pan seared scallop special,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Went there with family on Monday night. We had the Chicken Picata which was the best chicken ever. The view was great sitting outside on the deck. Now the only upsetting thing I have to say was the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great server, food and atmosphere. The bar service was very prompt and plenty of seating.After quickly being seated at a lovely round table over looking the lake, we were attended to by a very nice...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Met some friends here at sundown. If a lake could sing, this one would have have been crooning a love song as the sun went down. Purple and red and on fire. As a visitor to Lake Tahoe I can say I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sitting out on the deck during these warm days has knocked Riva up to 3 stars....however, let me be clear...the food is still mediocre at best. We ordered ahi sushi.......disgusting! I told the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Get the fish tacos!!! Prob the best I've had. The pizza & burgers are also standouts. Great service as well...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had lunch here over the weekend. Had one of their Wet Woodies for the first time and they are worth making a trip down to have one. The patio seating is great, wait staff was also very assertive. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We started our Wednesday off by driving to Reno via Gar Woods at the north end of the lake for a light lunch and a wet woodie since it was Wednesday.We planned our trip so that we would return in time...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My fiance and I came in here to grab a drink before we went parasailing. When we sat at the bar, we were not greeted by the extremely eccentric bar tender for about 5 minutes despite the fact that it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Spent the 4th in Tahoe and had lunch at Riva. Were were able to walk right in and get a lakeview table. I ordered a "Wet Woody" alcoholic drink and ended up ordering another later. When we were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
During my 12 mile hike in the way too hot sun and a few too many drinks the night before the hike, there was two things that were motivating me to make it back down to the car. One of them was the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We headed to Riva Grill on the Lake for the July 4 celebrations as it was one of the few places that had availability at short notice. The food was good - I had the swordfish with cheddar polenta and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best in Tahoe! Great bar/restaurant inside for a nice dinner or classy drinks after a day on the slopes or beach. The real attraction is as one of the best patios to spend some time in the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason why it gets even one star is because their fried zucchini is pretty decent. Went there today with my boyfriend never had a good experience there but only went because we were waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the location, decor, service and food.I want to go back when it's warm and I can sit outside. All four of us really enjoyed our meals and felt it was good quality. It can get a bit pricey, so be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
SICK STOMACH...BARF....I have had better pasta in a box than that...and my wife Pesto pasta with shrimp YUCK we were both sick that night from the food. BAD SHELL FISH. We should have stayed with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two friends and I really enjoyed ourselves here for dinner and drinks. The view is great, the space and seating are quite big and spacious, and the food was very good. Two of us had burgers which we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just sit in the bar, it is way more comfortable and you can order the big boy menu there too.They have Rombauer by the bottle. That should at least get you in the door! , The stunner panoramic lake...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have never had a bad meal here. The last time I was having dinner here we ended up staying for 3 hours. The food is fantastic. Wither you eat out on the deck and enjoy the beautiful view or inside...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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Wonderful Lake Tahoe restaurant. Good food and service with a great view of the lake and mountains. Sat immediatly for our reservation which was a large party. Nice but not stuffy. Love the steaks and the Wet...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Riva Grill On The Lake with a large group and was very pleased with the service and quality of food. The decor of the restaurant is pleasant and it is very spacious inside, with a nice view...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places to stop for lunch in the summertime. I love the view from the deck at Riva's. The food is your standard American grill menu with class and a bit of a gourmet touch....
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a trendy restaurant with a nice casual setting and nice views, but the service is incredibly slow. In addition, the food is nothing special..just your typical choices like varying burgers &...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here twice. Once with a group of girls for a 30th Birthday Dinner and then for a date night with my husband.When I ate here with my girlfriends we were out to have a good time and I think...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had lunch here with friends and had a great meal and reasonable cost considering it is lakeside in Tahoe. But my yay! review is actually for their wedding services.My husband and I booked the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Here's the perfect setting to justify a meal here (or at least in my mind)...Fourth of July weekend, waiting for access to the Cobalt to go cruising for hot young male things, me and a best friend...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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Riva Grill is on the expensive side. The food is great. It is located right on the marina, there is indoor and outdoor seating. It is on the fancier side of things so make sure to dress a little bit nicer.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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Great place, wonderful view. Super nice and friendly staffs. Food was GREAT!!!! We all had a wonderful time.
weddingwire.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I will say first off that our food was DELICIOUS! I had the seared ahi steak w/ wasabi mashed potatoes (YUM!) and my boyfriend had the steak and shrimp. We each had one drink and no dessert. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had dinner there on a Wednesday night off-season. Restaurant was not crowded so we were seated quickly. Hadn't realized it before but looks like its owned by the same folks of Gar Woods (of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here this past weekend with my boyfriend and his family, and we had a really good time. I was a little weary about coming here since we had yelped it beforehand and it only had 3.5 stars. But,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars because it is one of the nicer places on the lake, and it has the lake view that most want. ( well kind of- you can see the water, but it's nothing compared to Edgewood)3 stars because in all...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I spent the Labor Day weekend in lake Tahoe and we saved the Riva Grill for our last stop - and it was worth the wait. My daughter has often raved about this place and I can see why. While I am not as...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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This place is absolutely awful. My family went here for a special occasion and this restaurant is poorly run. We came here because it was supposed to be a 4 star restaurant, we wanted to celebrate something...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Where do I start? They changed the menu on me several times and raised the prices of the "per person" due to "market prices" after the contract was signed. Two weeks before the wedding they took off a shrimp...
weddingwire.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I returned to the Riva Grill this weekend for drinks on the patio in the beautiful sunset. They do have an amazing patio with an amazing view and even more surprising - the only good margaritas I've...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OK we went here because we wanted to get pampered and waited on while enjoying a great lake view. The service was 2 stars, the view 4 stars and food only 2 stars. I don't mind spending top dollar for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
very expensive, not tasty bar food. the pizza is especially terrible - it was the worst crust that i have ever tasted. the only perk was that our waitress was really great and attentive.
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The best bet is the bar menu which features a number of good appetizers, and some great pizzas made in a traditional pizza oven. The restaurant side can be a bit pricey.
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Massive ripoff for brunch/buffet!Went for an after wedding brunch. Cost about $44 per person- not worth it!I know we paid to have a nice large room with a view of the bay. Drinks were included. We...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Very nice and helpful!
weddingwire.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch on the lake. Champagne nice and cold. Big-ass bfast sandwich (knife and fork big). Slimey berries on the side were gross. Very nice waitress brought some extra bread for my nephew. Little...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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This was an absolutely fabulous venue for our reception. I highly recommend them for any size party. The location is fantastic and the service was unrivaled.
weddingwire.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We wanted to do a fun fancy brunch here for my friend's bachelorette party. This place reminded me of a mid-range hotel restaurant. Where you get a mediocre sandwich or a burger for $20 each,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I highly recommend this place especially for Easter brunch. We went here 1 1/2 years ago. This is a great place for everyone.Great price, great location and great service.There's also a time when the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty decent. I always went with my aunt when she came into town to visit. We ordered their ahi tuna salad which is really good.
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The sister restaurant of Gar Woods on the North Shore. Here's a tip (that also applies to Gar Woods): only go between 4-6:30 pm in the winter (this ends around May 1st). Sit in the bar and order off...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Man i could tell you some stories about this place. Ask for Tim. And bring your gold card because it ain't cheap.
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST WEDDING RECEPTION VENUE IN SOUTH LAKE TAHOE.Rhonda is the banquet manager, and she does a wonderful job with her staff and the food/beverage is excellent for wedding banquets up to 150 persons....
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
All sizzle, no steak. Way overpriced, so very few locals, but when the tourists are on vacation they have no clue when they want to eat close to the water. If you're going to spend this kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was one of the few places that wasn't overly busy on a Friday night in South Lake. Here's the bad: We made reservations for our group, but for some reason we were made to wait 15-20 minutes....
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a nice place, swanky for South Lake Tahoe, great view of the lake, nice outdoor deck. I was excited to be eating at an upscale joint. (We took mom for Mother's Day). The food was pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good location with a good view. My food was good, but you can't really mess up a chicken caesar salad.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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Went to Tahoe for a weekend vacation; had lunch on a Saturday afternoon at Riva Grill on the Lake. Drinks were good, menu was very limited for lunch, and service was pretty good. Overall, a nice relaxing place...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went for the second time yesterday. I had a burger and we split the calamari, I was happy. The first time the service sucked, but this time it was great! They have an excellent set up for watching...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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This is a good place but tends to be more flash than substance. The food is pretty good but nothing amazing and on the pricey side. The service is very spotty. It can be good (never great) but tends to be a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a good place but tends to be more flash than substance. The food is pretty good but nothing amazing and on the pricey side. The service is very spotty. It can be good (never great) but tends...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent Grilled Ahi topped with olive tapanade and risotto on the bottom. Excellent wine list. Had Rosenblum Zinfandel from Sonoma....
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2005
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Had the House Special, which was the 20 oz Porterhouse. Crab/Lobster bisque was ok, certainly not the best I ever had. Service was excellent and a very nice establishment. Nice wine list with good variety.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2003
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the decor is mahogany, high-mountain chic, and the view of tahoe could not be any more spectacular. when the weather is warm, enjoy cocktails on the deck for an all-around view of the lake. get started with...
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